Before you use the washing machine, you should learn how to do it right. Take a look at the user guide and see the tips in this article. You need to know how to use the washing machine correctly, how to arrange washing frequently and how not to harm the laundry.
Rules for using the machine
Most people after the purchase are convinced that they do not need instructions for using the washing machine and can independently figure out how it works. But this is not so.
Before washing, be sure to read the instructions - it contains important nuances and rules, if not respected, the machine may break.
Compliance with the instructions will greatly facilitate the process of using the machine. The brochure shows the washing modes and the possibilities of household appliances. You will quickly understand whether this or that fabric can be washed in your machine. And most importantly - you do not have to think about which mode to run.
Sorting things
Washing is preceded by sorting. On the clothes label there are tags with instructions for washing: some things sit down after washing in hot water, some clothes can be washed with substances that include bleaches. It is undesirable to wash some fabrics with bleach.
- Sort by color. If clothes prone to molt get into the drum with bright things, all things will deteriorate. The easiest way to sort by color is to divide them into piles: in one - clothes in light colors, in the second - dark ones.
- Sort by weight. In addition to sorting by shades, it is worth separating things by weight so as not to spoil them. Sort piles of light and heavy items. Many washers provide for spinning laundry, so when washing heavy things with light, the latter can go bad.
- Sort by degree of contamination. Put the soiled things in one pile, and slightly soiled in the second. Items from the first pile may need additional processing before washing. Without processing complex stains, such things are not recommended to be washed in a typewriter.
How to wash things in a typewriter
After you have sorted your laundry by color and weight, start washing. Turn on the machine, set the mode and select the temperature.
Turning on
Before starting the drum with dirty laundry, you must turn on the technique. Usually launching is straightforward. As already mentioned above - read the instructions, it lists all the steps for turning on the washer.
But a few useful recommendations for turning on the machine will not hurt:
- Connect the machine to the sewer and piping.
- Inspect the drain system. Incorrect installation of the drain hose can cause a flood.
- Press the start key.
- Pour the detergent into the powder receiver, select the washing mode according to the fabrics. Set the optimum temperature.
- Start the wash with the program start button.
Optimum temperature selection
Modern models provide the ability to set the temperature in manual mode. To determine at what temperature to wash things in a washing machine, you need to consider the type of fabric:
- When washing delicate fabrics, such as silk or wool, choose a temperature of no more than 30 degrees. Cold water carefully treats such tissues and does not harm them.
- Wash home textiles (curtains, bedding) at 30-40 degrees.
- Wash items that are heavily soiled at 40-60 degrees. This temperature can be used for towels, bedding sets, baby clothes.
- At 95 degrees complex stains are removed, linen is disinfected, soft toys are washed.
Important! Before setting the temperature, look at the label of the item. It indicates at what temperature the clothes can be washed.
Choosing the right mode
After turning on the machine, the washing modes will be displayed on the panel. Some models have a special regulator - turning it, select the mode. Each of them is intended for a separate type of fabric.
In programs such as "Cotton", "Wool", "Jeans", the manufacturer took care of automatic adjustment of temperature, washing duration and spin speed. Most models include a quick mode that is suitable for refreshing things.
After choosing the right program, turn on the washing machine by pressing the "Start" button.
What are the modes
In modern washing machines, automatic machines of different brands can have from 5 to 30 programs. The washing mode for linen and cotton linen (Cotton) is popular. Also used is a regime designed to care for synthetic fabrics (Synthetics). A program with a 30-degree temperature regime is suitable for washing any laundry.
On a note. Choosing the appropriate mode, you will not damage things from delicate fabrics and qualitatively wash them.
Delicate or Hand Wash
This program is designed for delicate washing of things from thin and light fabrics. You will see imitation of hand wash - easy swaying of the drum. There is practically no effect on the tissue, so the risk of damage is minimal.
Fast 30
This program is suitable for refreshing things that are in the closet. Also used for clothing with light soiling. The washing time in the washing machine, depending on the model of technology, is from 20 to 40 minutes. The main feature of this program is the saving of electricity and washing facilities.
Features:
- used to rinse clothes;
- suitable for colored items;
- saves resources.
Prewash - fight stains and dirt
This mode is identical to soaking laundry. It is used for things with severe pollution and stubborn stains.
Intensive mode - clean laundry
If your item is spoiled by a stain - intensive washing will do its best to remove it. Rules for using the automatic washing machine in intensive mode:
- Process the stain before sending the item to the drum.
- Set the temperature to 40 degrees - this is the first step.
- Choose a temperature of 90-95 degrees and set a long wash cycle - the second stage.
Now you will not be confused about which mode is suitable for wool or cotton. Recall that the instructions for your machine contain a complete list of all modes and additional functions with their description.
Laundry Detergents
How a washing machine erases depends on the quality of the selected detergent. So, what you need to know about powder and other means:
- Buy powders designed for a specific type of fabric. The packaging should indicate that the product is machine washable.
- For white things, use products that include bleaches - they not only wash clothes and remove dirt, but also return snow-white.
- Wash multi-colored fabrics with products that do not include bleach.
- When choosing between dry and liquid powders, it is better to give preference to the second. Liquid products contain a high degree of concentration of active substances - they are better washed out of things.
- If you need to remove a strong stain, use bleaches (for white fabrics) and only high quality stain removers.
- Use a rinse aid to soften things.
Female hands poured powder in washing machine close-up
Car care
In order for the equipment to serve for a long time and work properly, care is needed. There are a few simple rules to keep in mind:
- There should not be any extraneous things in the drum, so before washing, be sure to check your pockets and remove coins, buttons and more from them. Otherwise, foreign bodies can damage the washing machine.
- If you need to turn off the machine during washing, click on the “Pause” button. Do not unplug the power cord from the outlet, as this may damage the electronics.
- It is recommended that you clean the drain filter at least once a month in which small debris accumulates.
- Once every few months, descale the washing machine using citric acid, soda ash or vinegar.
Now you know how to use the washer properly. You don’t need to think what kind of washing program to choose for a specific fabric and what washing means to use. Feel free to run the machine.