Purpose
The designers have developed a specialized device that purifies water from inclusions and reduces the content of dissolved hardness salts in it. This is a water filter, the use of which is a reasonable cost. The device, although it costs decently in some cases, is a significant benefit - it makes the life of equipment used in everyday life with bad water longer. The main tasks for which this device is used are as follows.
- Cleaning of inclusions. Accumulating in internal communications, they clog hoses, reducing water flow.
- Removal of rust and sand. Abrasive mechanical particles, which are abundant in ordinary water from a city water supply, quickly render the drain pump of a washing machine unusable.
- Softening from dissolved salts. This not only counteracts the appearance of scale on the thermoelectric heater (TEH), but also raises the quality of the very removal of contaminants in the machine.
In accordance with the purpose and design, such water filtering devices are classified according to the place of installation.
Water supply system designed to supply water to the apartment. In this case, the entire watercourse entering the dwelling is subjected to purification, which excludes certain purification methods (for example, chemical treatment with polyphosphates).
Washing machine care instructions
If you regularly take care of your assistant, you can do without disassembling the structure and unscheduled replacement of its elements. And for this you just need to follow a few simple rules.
To prevent an unpleasant musty smell and mold from appearing in the washing machine, try to keep the drum open, and close it when you take a bath or shower.
Recommendations and useful tips for care:
- After washing, always wipe the door glass, drum and rubber dry, and rinse the powder container under a good pressure of warm water and dry.
- If your area has hard water, you can equip the water supply hose to the machine with a magnetic filter. The flow will pass through the magnetic field and change the crystal structure of the water, as a result of which scale simply does not form.
- Wash blankets, sweaters and other fluffy items in a special fine-mesh bag.
- Do not leave wet clothes in the machine even for a couple of hours - in addition to an unpleasant smell, the consequences of such forgetfulness will soon appear as black moldy spots.
- Timely remove powder stains, water drips and splashes of grease (applies to appliances installed in the kitchen) from the appliance body.
Depending on the time the stain appears, the options for getting rid of it will differ.To remove fresh dirt, it is enough to wipe the plastic with a cloth soaked in water or a solution of dishwashing liquid. And with old yellow spots and divorces, soda paste will help to cope.
The frequency of preventive cleaning with home or professional products depends on the quality of the water in your system, the use of emollients and the frequency of use of the washing machine.
On average, the procedure for disinfestation and descaling should be carried out every 2-3 months. And do not forget to rinse the filter and drum cuff from lime particles after all the cleaning compounds.
Washing machine maintenance
As in other areas of life, timely preventive maintenance can significantly extend the performance of washing equipment and save money for its owner. To do this, you need to remember a few simple rules and do not forget to follow them during the operation of household appliances.
- We use the strictly necessary amount of powder, the principle "more is better" does not work here. We put in the container exactly as much detergent as indicated in the instructions. Otherwise, the excess powder, especially if it is not of the best quality, will simply settle on the surfaces of the machine and will “delight” you with unpleasant odors.
- To avoid clogging the drain filter, do not forget to check the pockets of clothes before washing: they should not contain any, even small particles.
- Do not store dirty clothes inside the washer, use a specially adapted laundry basket for this. The combination of dirty clothes and moisture can lead to an unpleasant smell, which will be quite difficult to get rid of. After washing, immediately remove things and send them to dry.
- After washing, do not immediately close the hatch cover, let the drum dry. Also, leave the powder tray open.
- In order to avoid the build-up of scale on the heating element, it is recommended to add special agents to the washing powder during the operation of the machine to prevent the formation of plaque. You can also purchase a special filter for the water supply hose.
- After washing, do not forget to dry the drum, the hatch door and the rubber seal, rinse and dry the powder tray regularly.
- Fluffy items must be placed in a fine mesh bag before washing. So small villi will not get inside the machine.
Here are some washing machine cleaning tips to help make it more efficient:
use chlorine-containing products with caution, as they can damage the rubber elements of the machine;
do not combine cleaning with washing, as the aggressive substances that make up cleaning products can ruin your clothes. If you do not like to spin the drum for nothing, fill it with unnecessary rags;
heat and moisture, which no wash can do without, lead to the formation of plaque that feeds bacteria and contributes to the formation of an unpleasant odor
Plaque is not easy to see, but its presence can be determined with the help of a simple experiment: place a clean piece of cloth in an empty washing machine and put the machine on a short wash at a high temperature (without the addition of detergents). If after a few minutes of work you notice foam through the glass of the hatch - do not hesitate, there is a raid in the car.
do not use vinegar as a cleaner if you used chlorine bleach in the previous cycle, as it is highly undesirable to mix them. It is also undesirable to pour vinegar into the machine through the bleach dispenser;
do not forget to use rubber gloves during cleaning;
even if you usually choose a low temperature mode, do at least one wash per month at a temperature of at least 60 (preferably 90) degrees to get rid of bacteria and germs that have settled in the machine;
clean items of stubborn dirt before sending them to the washing machine.
Regular cleaning of the washing machine at home helps to avoid serious problems and breakdowns. Especially timely cleaning is important for those who have hard water in the house, who often do laundry or have furry pets.
So, scale on such an important element as a heating element can lead to its malfunction, and then to the breakdown of the heating element. Much easier and more economical to clean regularly
Moreover, for this it is not necessary to buy expensive funds or use the services of specialists. Pay a little attention to your household appliances at least once a month - and it will delight you for a long time to work properly.
Local cleaning
Many people wonder about the frequency of cleaning the washing machine from various unwanted deposits. According to the instructions, local cleaning should be done once a quarter. But if there is a dog or cat in the house and you wash woolen things quite often, then such cleaning should be done much more often. The fact is that the internal elements of the washing machine are overgrown with dirt, which is removed from the clothes during the washing process.This becomes especially noticeable on the sealing rubber bands and the edges of the drum. Dark spots appear there, and these are signs of mold development. Heating elements and some other parts during operation may become covered with a hard white coating. This is the result of the presence of salt in the water.
To keep the washing machine clean, you need to periodically arrange general cleaning and cleaning, and you need to start from the body, gradually moving on to the internal details. Explicit external contamination in the form of gel smudges, stains from the conditioner, traces of the powder is removed with warm water and a sponge. Hidden parts inside the machine also need to be cleaned.
Cleaning the cuff
This warm and humid place seems to be created for the accumulation of all kinds of dirty deposits and the development of mold.
Therefore, the cuff must be paid close attention and thoroughly cleaned. This plaque is washed off with cleaning products.
You can take either pemolux or regular soda. If a huge amount of fungus is found on the cuff, which smells rather unpleasant, then you can take a more powerful remedy. It can be Domestos, duckling or whiteness. But you need to keep in mind that the chlorine-containing agent can deform the rubber. Therefore, its too frequent use is undesirable.
How it's done. It is necessary to apply the selected agent to a wet piece of rag, then gently pull the rubber and wipe the metal parts of the case. The rubber cuff itself is cleaned in the same way. Remember that most dirt accumulates at the bottom, but you still need to clean around the entire circumference of the drum
Be careful when retracting the rubber cuff, do not apply too much force, otherwise it may be damaged. After cleaning with a cleaning agent, you need to wipe the cuff with a clean, damp cloth
Drum cleaning
Each wash leaves some water and dirt on the bottom of the drum. Soon we will begin to notice that dark spots begin to appear on the sealing collar, and an unpleasant smell comes out when the drum is opened. The problem with the smell is solved by starting at idle and using a disinfectant (you can use citric acid). But the rubber cuff is cleaned only by hand.
Scale causes the greatest harm to the drum of a washing machine; the formation of bacteria is unsafe for human health. To combat microorganisms, disinfectants are used, and to combat mineral plaque, a substance is required that can dissolve it. The drum, in either situation, is cleaned by treating its surface. Here you can use two options. You can use the cleaning mode, but not all units have this mode, but only those that have such a function. You can choose the composition to combat the corresponding problem, apply it, and then rinse.
Tena cleaning
The first step is to clean the inside of the washing machine. We have to remove mineral deposits on the drum and heating element. We will use a simple method. It is known that scale is formed from salts of magnesium and calcium. Therefore, it is necessary to fight it using organic and inorganic acids. Such acid can be found in every apartment and it costs a penny. This is vinegar, vinegar essence or citric acid.
But first, let's try to clean the washing machine with a special tool. It is called "anti-scale". This tool consists of an acid that dissolves deposits. When pouring the powder into the washing machine, you need to use the “no linen” washing mode. As a result of heating, chemical reactions occur that rid the elements of the machine of scale.
How to clean the washing machine filter
The quality of tap water affects the operation of the inlet trap. After city water treatment, lime components remain there, which are deposited on the grid. Impurities clog the filter over time, causing the washing machine to break down or leak or flood.
Before cleaning the filter, it is important to disconnect the household appliance from the mains and turn off the valve for supplying water to the washing machine.
The inlet catcher is located on the reverse side, where the valve and the water supply hose are. Access to the part is carried out after unscrewing the filling tube. Do not lose the sealing rubber for the nut. The design of equipment from manufacturers is different. Step-by-step instructions for cleaning the Indesit brand inlet filter:
Carefully remove the protective panel at the bottom of the washing machine body. It is necessary to drain the remaining liquid from the inner case, parts. You will need to move the washer, tilt it back towards the wall. The residual liquid from the drum is drained into a container, which must be taken care of in advance. In the Indesit and Candy model, the filter element does not unscrew. Pull out the water pump housing ("snail"), secured with two bolts.
Disassemble a simple structure, remove the grid. You can use pliers.Remove the water drain pipe with slightly twisting movements.
When the wings for fixing the mesh are very clogged, it is not possible to pull out the filter, then pull the pump completely out of the machine. The water pump is attached with 3 bolts.
Thoroughly clean, remove debris
It is important to clean the inlet trap very carefully. It is not recommended to use powder, products with hard particles.
Washing machine repairmen remove dirt from the mesh under running water. It can be cleaned by hand or with a brush.
After completing the procedure, put the clean filter back in its original place. Connect the inlet hose. It is important not to forget about the rubber gasket.
Check the correct location, connection of parts. Open the valve, turn on the water again. Check for leaks. Then move to the starting position.
In order to clean the filter of the washing machine from dirt:
- Disconnect the appliance from the power supply, close the water supply valve.
- Find the location of the filter part, open the hatch or remove the bezel. The lid fits snugly to the body, pry with a wide screwdriver, a knife with a rounded end. The false panel closes with a latch or hook. It opens with a movement towards itself or shifts to the side, more often from right to left.
- Try to grab the notches with your fingers, pliers, turn clockwise. The filter, reinforced with a bolt, is unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver. There is residual liquid in the washing machine. When you pull out the catcher, put the container. Use the emergency hose, completely drain the remaining liquid from the container. The hose is available from manufacturers Bosh, Candy, Electrolux, Zanussi.Pull the tube, open the lid, pour water into the bucket. After insert the plug back, fix.
- Clean under running water. Do not wash in hot water. The plastic part is deformed, the sealing gum loses its flexibility, becomes unusable.
- It is required to clean the filter, the place of its attachment in the washing machine from dirt, debris. Move the impeller with twisting movements - it should rotate freely.
- Put the structure in its original position.
- The last step is a sanity check. Start the car and check for leaks. Run a test rinse. There should be no escaping liquid. If the surface is dry, you can close the hatch, install a false panel, move the washer to its original position.
Sometimes the filter does not want to be pulled out due to severe blockage. He "sticks" because of the debris, body fat. Masters are advised to get close to the part through the side panel. Tilt the device to the side, unscrew the fasteners, remove the cover. Pull out the water pump, hook it with a tool, clean it under running water.
On the forums, it is advised to try a method for cleaning a washing machine: 1-2 sachets of food citric acid are poured into a container for detergent, the longest possible wash is started at a high temperature. Hardware stores sell specialized products for the prevention of washing filter contamination, blockages in the form of tablets, powder, gel.
How often should the pump filter be cleaned?
Manufacturers of household appliances advise to carry out this procedure at least once every 3 months. However, this cleaning frequency is based on the standard use of the machine.If you wash more often or less often, then, accordingly, it is necessary to regularly remove debris from the filter element. So, for a large family with children, in which the washing machine is used daily, it is necessary to service the machine every month.
Additionally, it is necessary to take into account the type of fabrics that are usually loaded into the drum. For example, any pile fabrics, as well as wool products, clog the equipment more. If you are washing feather pillows, blankets or similar products, then cleaning the pump filter of the washing machine should be carried out immediately after the end of the program.
How to wash the washing machine inside from dirt and scale
Salt deposits on the heating element can lead to failure of the unit. The tubular heater is in contact with running water. In the process of its heating, magnesium and calcium salts are deposited on the tube. A small layer makes it difficult to run the program, since it becomes more difficult to heat the washing solution to the set temperature. If there is a lot of scale, the heater works, but the temperature does not rise, then it simply burns out.
To prevent this from happening, you need to deal with excessive hardness of the water. It is best to put a softening filter on the input. If this is not possible, it is worth adding special agents such as "Kalgon" to the powder. Its analogue is already included in the composition of some detergent preparations. In any case, it is recommended to carry out preventive cleaning at least once every one and a half to two months. This can be done in different ways.
Citric acid and vinegar
The easiest and most affordable method. As an alternative to citric acid, a tribasic carboxylic acid can be used. The powder is poured into a dish for detergent. The dose is calculated based on the load of the machine.For each kilogram, 25-30 grams of acid is taken. After that, a cycle with a high temperature is started, always without laundry. The fabric will deteriorate under the influence of chemicals.
A hot solution of citric acid effectively corrodes plaque. It crumbles and is removed during the process of draining the liquid. At the same time, the heating element and the drum are cleaned. If the deposit layer is large, it is recommended to turn off the power for several hours approximately in the middle of the wash cycle. Can be used overnight for maximum cleansing effect. At the end of the cycle, you need to clean the drain hose, filter and cuff from small crumbs of limestone.
Table vinegar is also used as a remedy for salt deposits. It is poured into a cuvette, a high-temperature long cycle is started. To make the vinegar work more efficiently, pour half a glass of water with half a glass of soda into the powder compartment. A glass of 9% vinegar is poured into the drum and washing starts at a high temperature.
Sometimes machines are cleaned with Coca-Cola or similar sodas. Pour 5-6 liters into the drum and leave for two to three hours, then start washing in any mode. The latter method is effective, but does not guarantee a good result.
