How to install and use the washing machine properly?

Today, washing machines have become commonplace in modern homes. Compared to many other household appliances, how to properly install and use the washing machine still needs to follow some technical principles, if you do not want to encounter unfortunate incidents.

How to install and use the washing machine properly? Picture 1 Installation and use of washing machine

How to install a washing machine correctly?

The installation of the machine is usually done by a professional technician, but the following notes will help you check the status of your family's machine use, or may also be suggestions for you to design a place. Reasonable machine placement when building a new house:

1. Do not install the device in the bathroom or in humid places, where it is exposed to rain or direct sunlight. Improper placement of the machine will shorten the life of the machine, causing malfunctions, incorrect operation or you may even be electrocuted. You should also not leave the device in the kitchen because the grease and salt on the case will rust the case.
2. The place where the machine is to be installed must be flat and stable. Make sure the machine is leveled, otherwise it may cause abnormal noise, vibration and other problems when running. Adjust the machine to be balanced, by twisting the flexible legs of the machine or the bases, do not use paperboard, wood . to try to adjust the unbalanced positions on the floor. Take care not to let the device touch walls or other objects.

How to install and use the washing machine properly? Picture 2 Use the washing machine stand in low and uneven places

1. Power lines, water supply lines, and sewage lines should be placed as close to the machine as possible. Before the power outlet into the machine, you can install an automatic switch (CB) if there is an anti-electric shock function as possible, every time washing or washing is finished, just turn the switch on and off, both convenient and safe. because you don't have to hold the power cord. To avoid electric shock, it is necessary to connect the ground wire to the machine properly. Unplug the power when the machine is not in use so that the control circuits are not damaged by being immersed in electricity for a long time.
2. Front-loading machines often have a high power consumption capacity of up to 2kW/h, due to the feature of heating washing water and drying clothes after washing. Therefore, it must be checked to make sure that the power line in the house can withstand the maximum load of the machine, and at the same time bear the load of all other devices in use.

How to install and use the washing machine properly? Picture 3 Front-loading machines usually have a higher power consumption capacity than the above washing machines

1. The machines usually have an anti-mice net, but you need to pay attention to prevent mice from entering the machine through the drain pipe. After completing the washing program, it is recommended to hang up the drain hose to prevent rats from entering and damaging the power cord and equipment inside the machine.

How to use the washing machine effectively

How to install and use the washing machine properly? Picture 4 Use nylon washing net to protect thin clothes

1. Washing machines often use a lot of electricity, usually washing machines with a capacity of over 220W, the longer they are used, the more electricity they use. Therefore, in order to use the washing machine effectively, it is necessary to base on the number of clothes to determine the time to use the machine.
2. Generally, synthetic fibers should be washed for 8-10 minutes; cotton and hemp textiles should be washed in 10 - 12 minutes; If the type is too dirty, it should be washed for 15-20 minutes. After washing, rinsing and wringing only need 6-8 minutes/time.
3. When washing clothes with glitter, underwear, nylon and thin synthetic fibers, it is recommended to use a nylon washing net for protection, which is commercially available. For laundry with wool, or with lint, turn it inside out.
4. Dirty clothes should be soaked first. If the mud is too clingy, it must be soaked for at least 20 minutes to reduce the dirt on the clothes, then put it in the washing machine to wash it. Doing so will save both detergent, water and electricity.
5. Regarding the weight ratio of washing water and clothes to be washed 20:1 (eg: 1kg of clothes = 20kg of water), it is also possible to use a little more water when rinsing clothes in the machine. Some washing machines have the function of automatically adjusting the amount of water, but if necessary, you can choose the appropriate amount of water when washing.
6. For washing machines, it is recommended to use washing machine detergents with little foam. The cleaning power of detergent has nothing to do with the amount of foam. High-quality washing powder, low foam but very strong cleaning power, more convenient when rinsing, saving 1-2 times of water compared to using a high-foam washing powder.
7. Depending on the type of clothes, choose the appropriate washing mode. High-grade fabrics such as silk should choose a gentle washing mode; Normal clothes choose medium mode, only thick clothes like Jean, khaki. can use strong washing mode. To save electricity, water shortens the washing time and clothes are washed, after the first wash, you should take out the dirty water to remove all the dirty water and then wash it again (because in the washing modes, the machine can't be wrung out by itself. This makes it difficult for dirt to get out.)

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Jessica Tanner

Update 08 May 2023