After purchasing any household appliance, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the rules for its use. This is especially true for washing machines. Many buyers are in too much of a hurry, immediately testing the machine after unpacking without familiarizing themselves with the basic rules for using it. In this article you can read the operating instructions for the Katyusha Vyatka 722R washing machine.
Installation
After purchasing the equipment and transporting it to your home, you can start installing it. You should unpack the washing machine carefully; do not tear the box. After you have freed the unit from the packaging, you should remove the shipping elements from it. Their schematic location and removal instructions can be found in the image below. Items for transportation are required. They secure the drum, so it does not spin during transportation.
Do not throw away the transport bolts; they should be saved. For example, in case you move.
Preparing the site
You have unpacked the machine, and your next step is to move it to its designated place. This will be a permanent place where the washer will perform its duties. When choosing such a place, you need to meet several conditions:
- The floor under the machine must be strong and level.
- Remove the carpets, you can lay only a special mat under the machine.
- For maintenance, it is necessary to have a sewer, water supply and an electrical outlet nearby.
- The washing machine must be placed so that there is a gap of one and a half centimeters from the body. The distance from the floor to the bottom of the machine should be about 1 cm.
Adjustment
After the place has been selected and prepared according to the rules, you can install the washing machine. It must be level. The maximum angle of inclination of the unit relative to the level is 2 degrees. The washing machine also has legs. By tightening them, you can adjust the angle of inclination. By unscrewing the lock nuts, you can change the height of the legs. When the distance from the floor to the bottom of the machine and the angle of inclination are adjusted according to the instructions, you can begin to level the washing machine. If this is not done, it may make a lot of noise in the future.
Connection
The next step is to connect the washing machine. First, make a connection with the water supply and sewerage. Only then can you plug the machine into the network. Our model requires an electrical outlet with grounding. It must be protected by a machine. The outlet is powered by copper or aluminum wires. It is advisable to call an electrician. If the outlet is ready, then insert the cord into it.
Main components of the washing machine
This information will be useful before using the machine. Let's list the external elements of our washing machine, with which users will always come into contact, and briefly describe them.
Hatch door
The purpose of the door is to isolate the water in the drum so that it does not spill out of it. When you close the door, check the hatch cuff, the door may not close.When opening the hatch door, be careful with the handle - it is not very strong and may break if handled carelessly. The hatch door is closed using a locking mechanism.
Powder tray
Or another name - powder receiver. This is a special retractable compartment in the body of the machine into which powder or detergent is poured. In addition to the powder receptacle, detergent can also be poured into the drum.
Control Panel
Many users find it difficult to understand the control panel of the washing machine. There is nothing difficult about this, just try a few times. The control panel elements are buttons and knobs.
Program selection knob
On the right side of the panel there is a knob that selects the washing mode. Here you can select the program you need from the list provided by simply turning the knob to the desired value.
Temperature control knob
You can adjust the water heating using the appropriate knob.
Buttons
After the handles there are 4 buttons, each of which performs different functions.
- To turn off the spin press the first button.
- Using the second button you can turn on the half load mode.
- Want to stop washing? Pause it using the third button.
- The fourth is needed to turn the washing machine on and off.
Indicator lights
There are only two of them. One light will notify us that the machine is turned on, and the second will indicate that heating is in progress.
How does the powder tray work?
The principle of the powder receiver in our model is similar to others. It is a rectangular drawer divided into three sections. Detergent is added to the left section to soak laundry. The central compartment is used for the main wash.The right section is necessary for adding additives, such as conditioner.
Be sure to check the cleanliness of the tray before washing; nothing should remain there from previous washes.
Let's start washing
When putting dirty items into the drum, be sure to sort them. When sorting items, consider the type of fabric and the recommended washing temperature. Similar information can be found on labels or tags. Be sure to inspect your pockets for money, documents, and keys. Everything must be taken out of your pockets. If you have clothes with a zipper, you need to fasten them or the zippers may break. It is better not to put things in the wash with dangling buttons yet, because they will fly off during the process. You should not overload the drum with clothes, nor should you put too few things. The maximum weight of things that can be placed in the drum is 4.5 kg. The best option would be if you wash 3 kg.
After sorting and loading things into the drum, close the hatch lid tightly and pour the powder into the tray. Then we start the machine by pressing the corresponding button (the power button is the one farthest from the tray). Use the handles to adjust the temperature and washing mode. After selecting the washing program, the machine will begin to wash.
The wash has reached its end and the program selection knob will reach the STOP value. After this, the lock from the hatch door is removed and things can be pulled out. Clean clothes are sent to dry.
When all the laundry is removed from the drum, unplug the machine. It is advisable to turn off the water. Wipe the inside of the drum and powder receptacle with a rag. Inspect the control panel, if it is wet, wipe it too. There is no need to close the hatch door after finishing the wash. It should always be left open, except for washing, of course.All insides must be dried, otherwise fungus may develop over time.
So, we have briefly explained to you the manual for using the washing machine. All this, only in a larger volume, is contained in the full version of the instructions for the Katyusha Vyatka model.
