There are washing machines in every house. They can be automatic or semi-automatic, with drying, spinning and other functions. They also differ in technical characteristics, dimensions, design. The kit always includes instructions for using the washing machine and a warranty card. It is recommended that you study in detail all the information provided in these documents.
In short, the manual tells about the main advantages of the selected model, safety rules, specifics, installation, preparation for washing, programs, maintenance, problems and their elimination. It makes no sense to retell the entire instruction, but it is still worth paying attention to important aspects. After all, it is in the instructions that it is described how to wash in a washing machine so that it works without breakdowns for quite a long time.
Installation and connection
The first thing to start withis to check the package. Each washing machine comes with inlet and drain hoses, fasteners, a wrench, shipping bolts. After the device has been delivered home, it is necessary to free it from the packaging. After performing simple steps, unscrew the bolts that hold the drum during transport.
Now you need instructions for using the washing machine. You need to find the "Install" item. It talks about the most optimal location and highlights such as:
- Floor slope must not exceed 1°.
- The socket is installed no further than 1.5 meters from the appliance.
- Plug in other appliances while the washing machine is running.
- The appliance is installed in such a way that there is a distance of about 2 cm on the sides, and 10 cm from the back panel to the wall.
- Small difference in the floor can be leveled with the feet.
In order to connect the washing machine to the plumbing system, you must use only new hoses. The optimum pressure is 30-1000 kPa. If it exceeds the maximum value, then it is recommended to use a special device to reduce it.
Be sure to install gaskets and a filter on the water intake hose. The drain can be connected directly to the central drain or use a special mount for the bathroom or sink.
Control panel
Each device is equipped with a power button. Switching off the washing machinehappens automatically. Some models have a Start/Pause button. Thanks to her, the wash cycle can be paused without knocking down the settings.
To change the temperature mode, a button or regulator is provided (depending on the brand). Some manufacturers equip their appliances with additional functions, for example, a choice of spin level, prewash, intensive rinse, drum cleaning, “no wrinkles” mode. Detailed information about their purpose is contained in the instructions for using a washing machine of a certain brand.
Also in all modern devices on the control panel there is a mechanical regulator for selecting automatic programs. As a rule, there are at least 10 of them. After turning on the device, a mode is selected in which the optimal indicators of temperature, spin speed, and rinse time for a certain type of fabric have already been programmed.
Troubleshooting
The most common problems of all washing machines are leaks, water supply problems, drum stop. How to solve them, the instructions for using the washing machine will help. It contains tips to help you figure out the problem without specialists. For example, if the drum stopped during the washing process, then the balance was most likely disturbed. In order to correct such a mistake, it is enough just to straighten things or add a couple of others.
Sometimes washing machines won't start at all. This does not always mean serious engine damage. Most often, the cause is a weak water supply. In order to runmachine, just clean the filters.
Choice of detergents
Currently, a large number of different detergents are sold in stores. They differ not only in manufacturers, but also in purpose. Some are used for hand washing, others for the cleaning process that an automatic washing machine performs. Powder with reduced foaming, conditioner, water softener are poured into a special compartment. It is important to note that there are three divisions in the box:
- One of them is for the Prewash mode.
- Second is for powder (main cycle) and water softener.
- Third - for the conditioner.
