How to disconnect the washing machine from the water supply?

The washing machine can be referred to the number of "stationary" household appliances. Moving from place to place, this bulky aggregate has, frankly, rarely. Install a "stiralku" in the bathroom or in the kitchen. However, there are times when the washing machine must be moved. For example, when moving to a new apartment, it needs to be disconnected not only from the power supply, but also from the hoses for the supply and discharge of water. Consider how to disconnect the washing machine from the water pipe to prepare a "stiralku" for the move by all rules.

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Algorithm for shutting down the washing machine:

• The first thing to do is to cut off the water supply. Typically, the water supply valves are located behind the machine and are mounted on the wall. Turn the valve clockwise until it stops. Now, even if the hose is damaged, you will be able to avoid water leaks.
• Push the machine away from the wall. It is important not to overdo it. The travel distance must be such that excessive tension of the hoses does not occur. It is quite enough that you can freely go for "Stiralka".
• Disconnect unit from power supply. Of course, you need to make sure beforehand that the machine is not "busy" with washing clothes. This step is the simplest. It is enough to pull the plug from the socket.
• Place the bucket or pelvis behind the unit. This is necessary so that water does not flow to the floor. It is advisable to put a few rags or towels around the machine, as water can be poured and splashed when the hoses are disconnected.
• Detach the hoses from the washing machine. If the hoses are secured with clamps, you must turn the clamp in the counterclockwise direction until the fastener becomes noticeably weaker. Now it remains to send the hose into a bucket or a basin and pour out the water.

Important! Do not forget to check once again that the water supply is off. If the valve is easily scrolled, you can inadvertently turn on the water supply.

Close the valve and wait a few seconds. Disconnect the hoses is much easier after the pressure in them will return to normal.

• Detach the hoses from the wall. To do this, they must be scrolled in a counterclockwise direction until they are completely detached. If this is difficult, you need to use pliers. After completely disconnecting the hose, the remaining water must be drained into the bucket.
• Disconnect the drain hose from the sewer inlet. The free end of the hose should be sent to a bucket and drained. After the fixing screws are unscrewed, it remains to drain the water that is in the hose into the bucket.

Important! If you notice that the old hoses are cracked for prolonged use, remove them and replace them with new ones.

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How to move the washing machine

So, you know how to turn off the washing machine, and quite successfully coped with this work. The unit is disconnected from the power supply and the connecting hoses. Now a few words about how to move the machine from place to place:

• Pour the water out of the bucket, wipe the spilled water around the machine.
• Check once again that all hoses and cords are disconnected from the machine.
• Once you have access to the water drainage pipes, clean them thoroughly with a brush. Now, when the machine is disconnected from the sink of water, it's time for this. After this, the holes from the hoses must be closed with plugs.
• Unplug the power cord. If you can not remove it, then you need to attach it to the machine with the help of an adhesive tape.
• It is advisable to remove and pack all the handles of the unit separately, so that they do not accidentally lose them during the move.
• The next step is to fix the drum. This will avoid damage and skew during transport. Fasten the drum with special bolts, a piece of foam rubber or by fastening the screws in the rear of the unit.
• Packing of detached spare parts. As a packaging material, it is desirable to use a special wrapping paper, air-bubble wrap or a conventional towel. It is desirable to transport parts inside the machine, which will protect them from breakages.

Important! If you are not going to move immediately, allow the machine to dry a little after the hoses have been disconnected - soak it for a day or two with the door open. When transporting the device, this can play a decisive role. If water accidentally falls on the control module, then when you turn on the machine may fail.

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How to disconnect the washing machine during washing?

The program in the automatic washing machine is designed for a particular operating time. In addition, if the machine is running, the door is locked automatically. But sometimes it is necessary to stop the device, which is called, "halfway."Consider how you can stop the washing machine directly during washing.

Fast completion of washing

The fastest way to finish the washing is if you are sure that there are undesirable objects in the drum. Or vice versa, you found some forgotten things that you need to wash by all means. You can stop the machine in several ways.

Pressing the "Start-Pause" button

When the button is pressed one time, the wash program is suspended. Now wait until the door lock is unlocked. Open the door and perform the necessary actions( for example, report the forgotten linen).

Important! Before opening the door of the machine, make sure that the water is lower than the level of the loading hatch. Otherwise - the water will pour out, flooding the floor in the bathroom or in the kitchen. Neighbors floor below will also be hard. If the water level is too high, it will need to be drained beforehand.

Stop the washing program

To do this, just press and hold down the start button for a few seconds. The specified program will stop running. Then one of two options is possible:

• The machine unlocks the door without draining the water.
• There is a full discharge of water with the door unlocking.

How to proceed:

• If the water does not drain, you can activate the appropriate program and achieve complete removal of water from the tank.
• If the washing machine program has stopped due to a power outage, the washing program will start from the moment of stoppage with the power supply resumed.

Important! Unfortunately, this property is not available in all models of washing machines. Some devices "remember" the execution phase of the program for only a few minutes, after which the program completely stops.

Machine "hung"

Quite an unpleasant moment when the device stops responding to control commands. In this case, there is usually no problem with how to disconnect the washing machine. It helps to disconnect the washing machine from the network for 15 minutes, which makes it possible to reset the program that hung. After that, the equipment will start functioning normally.

Important! If after restarting the machine does not work, you will have to contact a specialist.

Washing machine is turned off - how to drain the water?

To avoid a flood in the bathroom or in the kitchen, you can drain the water through a filter. It is located in the lower front part of the unit, behind the hinged door. The best option is to use a draining or spinning mode to remove water. Only five to ten minutes, and the tank will be completely empty.

Knowing how to disconnect the washing machine from the water supply or suspend the set washing program, you can avoid many problems associated with the operation of this unit. We hope that you managed the simple efforts by adhering to the advice from this article, which means that you do not threaten the extraordinary expenses for the purchase of new equipment.