How do I turn on the washing machine?

Well, you have become the owner of a new washing machine! This helpful helper will make the washing completely automatic, saving the lion's share of your time, your strengths and nerves. But in order for it to last for many years, it needs to be properly installed and started. How to turn on the washing machine, so that it will continue to function properly and work correctly and not crash? This will be discussed in this article.

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Checking the machine before operation

If the installation was performed by specialists, the following points can be omitted. Otherwise - you need to check everything carefully and only after that it will be possible to turn on the washing machine:

1. Checking for the presence of transport bolts. With their help, the drum is fixed during transportation. Their location is the back of the washing machine.

Important! If the transport bolts are found, you can not start washing.

1. After the fixing elements are removed, the holes after them are closed using special plugs. They are always included in the package.
2. Determine the hardness of water - this is necessary to choose the right type of powder.
3. We check how the machine is connected to the network, connected to the water supply and sewerage.
4. The valve that covers the water inlet hose must be open.

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First start-up of

All modern automatic machines have the same initial start-up:

1. The first thing to check is the connection of the power cable and grounding.
2. The undergarment is folded into the drum.

Important! Each drum is distinguished by its regulated weight of laundry, which can be loaded into it. These data are specified in the instructions. In case of overload, the drum sprocket may break.

1. Before opening the washing machine, the door must be closed.
2. If there is a vertical drum in the machine, the drum first closes and then the hatch. And if the load is horizontal, the door simply closes.
3. The mixture is poured into the powder compartment, its dose must be determined according to the instructions.

Important! Powder is poured in a certain amount, as with its excess foam is formed, and if it is not enough - the laundry will be washed poorly.

1. When the mixture is falling asleep, use a measuring cup.

Important! Most often the location of the main compartment for the powder is on the left, it is loaded with a mixture with which the main wash is performed. Nearby - the location of the containers for prewash and the section for rinsing. Of course, these compartments can be located in other places, all depends on the manufacturer.

1. Before you start the washing machine, it is necessary to supply water. Depending on the model, water can be fed in various ways. Most machines are directly connected to the water supply. In some models, you must turn on the hot water connection. And there are options for cars, in which it comes with a separate tank for water.

Important! If the washing machine is connected to the water supply, in some configurations a valve is provided to stop the water supply.

If all the conditions are met, the washing machine can be turned on, but before that you need to select the right washing program.

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Varieties of wash programs:

• "Hand wash" is used with delicate fabrics. Water is used at this temperature not higher than 30-40 degrees. The drum rotates in this mode at low speed, without spinning.
• The "quick wash" mode lasts about half an hour. The water temperature does not exceed 30 degrees. Things are squeezed at maximum speed.
• In the "prewash" mode, the powder needs to be filled in two compartments. The part is used for preliminary, the second - for preliminary washing.
• The "Synthetic" installation is used for fabrics that need to be washed at temperatures up to 60 degrees.
• "Delicatessen wash" is used in the same cases as manual. However, this regime differs by pressing.
• "Cotton" mode is in all washing machines. It is designed for washing bed linen or cotton worn things. Washing takes place at a temperature of up to 95 degrees. This process takes up to two hours, pressing - the maximum.
• In the "intensive washing" mode, strong impurities are erased. The water temperature is 80-90 degrees.
• In the "economy wash" mode, water heating does not occur practically. At the same time, both water and electricity are saved.
• In the "Wool / Silk" mode, you can only erase things from the modes listed in the name. The water temperature is low, spinning is not performed.

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How to prolong the life of a washing machine?

Before you start the Indesit washing machine or any other, you must follow the rules for extending the life of the equipment:

• sort the laundry, because for a particular fabric the mode is selected;
• in different washing machines, there are differences in temperature and spin conditions;
• it is necessary to sort the underwear by color;
• is not subject to washing in the machine linen with a marking-warning;
• if things have embroidery or rhinestones, they are erased in "manual" mode;
• use only a working electrical appliance - if suddenly there is a suspicious smell or sound, the washing immediately stops;

Important! Before washing, you should carefully check the pockets for small items. Otherwise, they can clog the filter.

• for wiping the case and the panel of the washing machine a damp cloth is used;
• after each wash requires cleaning of special containers for detergents;
• every six months, the machine requires a preventive cleaning, while using special detergents.

Important! Usually experts recommend during the first run not to load the laundry into the drum. Running in this case occurs as usual with the maximum wash mode, the powder is added in a small amount.

We are sure that due to our recommendations, the first start of the washing machine will be successful for you. Henceforth, life will be cloudless, without spots and dirt, because they will help remove your new home appliances.