Many owners of household appliances make critical mistakes that cut the life of the appliance in half. To washing machine served for a long time, and the quality of washing remained high, it is necessary to follow several simple but mandatory operating rules. The main reason for failure is the accumulation of scale, mold and overload of key components of the mechanism.
Proper care begins with monitoring water hardness and the cleanliness of internal elements:
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Clean regularly drain filterlocated at the bottom of the body. Coins, buttons, animal hair and small debris accumulate there and can block the pump.
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Leave the door and powder tray open after each cycle. This prevents unpleasant odors and black mold on a rubber cuff.
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Once every three months, run a preventive wash at a temperature of 90 degrees without laundry, using special detergents limescale.
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Wipe the rubber seal of the hatch dry, as remaining water in the folds quickly destroys the structure of the material.
Particular attention should be paid to the load on drum and bearing assembly. Constant overload leads to imbalance and costly repairs.
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Do not fill the drum all the way: there should be a palm space between the clothes and the top wall.
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Wash heavy items (blankets, jackets) separately to avoid strong vibration at high spin speeds.
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Check pockets before loading as sharp objects can damage heating element or break through the tank.
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Use a moderate amount of detergent as excess suds will settle on parts and promote corrosion.
Following these technical recommendations helps to avoid sudden leaks and maintains the efficiency of the heating element throughout the life of the device.
Proper distribution of the weight of the laundry and timely removal of dirt from hard-to-reach places minimizes wear on moving parts.
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