After washing machine purchases For many years it has served its owner well. Sooner or later breakdowns appear. After some time, it makes sense to think about purchasing a new washing machine. However, if you follow the operating rules and carry out timely maintenance of the washing machine, the service life will be tens of years. For the machine to almost always work flawlessly, it is enough to know how to do it correctly and carry it out regularly.
Descaling
Since tap water is not distilled, sooner or later impurities settle on the heating elements, contaminate them and reduce the quality of their work. The most significant influence on the formation of scale during washing is calcium salts, which are present in hard water.
In this case, maintenance is carried out as follows:
- The machine is supplied with enough water to wash, but no laundry is loaded.
- Add a descaling agent to the water. To wash the internal parts of the washing machine, you will need 1 cup of cleaning composition and 2 cups of washing powder.
- Start the normal washing cycle.
If necessary, this procedure is repeated more than once during maintenance.
You can prepare the appropriate product yourself. To do this, it is enough to take 200 g citric acid. Typically this amount is contained in 10 sachets. This acid must be dissolved in water and used to clean the washing mashine.
Surface care
One of the maintenance stages is cleaning the external surface of the machine from pollution. Before starting the procedure, the washing machine (for example, Samsung, Ariston or any other) must be disconnected from the network. If this is not done, water may get inside during the washing process and cause damage to the machine.
For washing, it is recommended to use a non-aggressive cleaning agent. During this procedure, you cannot use a composition that includes hard particles, since as a result, the outer part of the washer may be damaged.
Do not use alcohol or solvents that contain chlorine for cleaning during maintenance. These compounds can damage the paint on metal parts and plastic parts.
After finishing washing, you need to wipe the washer with a dry towel and allow time to dry. To carry out washing, it is necessary that there is no water left not only on the external surfaces, but also inside the machine, where it could get accidentally.
Cleaning the cuvette
During maintenance Bosch washing machines, LG or others, it is important to pay attention to the condition of the cuvette. As you know, for the machine to operate, it is necessary to load washing powder or gel concentrate through the cuvette for washing. Over time, dirty marks remain on the surface of this part. To clean up, just rinse it thoroughly under running clean water. In this case, you need to remove it from the washing machine. This is easy to do by pressing the locking latch and gently pulling the cuvette towards you.
Some washing machines do this differently. This applies in particular to Indesit machines. In this case, the following sequence of actions is performed: the cuvette is pulled out a little, then tilted a little and then removed completely.
When cleaning, you can see not only dirt, but also limescale deposits that formed during washing. In this case, it makes sense to fill the container with detergent and leave it that way. The time for this should be allocated depending on how severe the pollution is here.
It is necessary to clean the part that cannot be reached. It is not always possible to remove the cuvette completely. In this case, you can use a toothbrush for cleaning. It is recommended to use an abrasive cleaner on Electrolux, Candy or other machines only in case of severe contamination.
After completing this stage, put the cuvette in place and start rinsing in the same way as they do after washing.
Cleaning the drum
Sometimes small metal objects may remain in clothes during washing; these can be not only parts of clothing, but also those that were accidentally forgotten in pockets. As a result, the drum may rust stains form. The cause may be metal clips, nails, screws, coins, or other similar objects.
Machine storage
Sometimes it may be necessary not to use the washing machine for a long time and the question arises of how to preserve the equipment. It is necessary to ensure its safety during this period. To do this, you need to remove water from the machine, make sure that there is no water left in the drain pump and in the powder cuvette.
After this, the washing mashine is given time to dry completely. In this state it can remain completely intact for a long time. After the preservation period has ended, you can start washing at any time.
Conclusion
You can carry out the maintenance procedure yourself. However, if serious breakdowns occur, it is recommended to seek the help of professionals for maintenance. This should be done in cases where there is not enough experience and confidence in one’s abilities.
If use the washing machine in accordance with the operating instructions, carry out maintenance on time, then as a result the washing machine will delight its owner with impeccable operation for many years.
