Cleaning the Candy washing machine

It is not enough to simply follow the operating rules of the washing machine so that it does not break down over time. In order for the machine to serve for a long time, you also need to clean it regularly, because if you do not clean the “home assistant” in time, then an unpleasant odor, mold and mildew may appear in it. In addition, limescale can form in the powder receptacle, and scale can form on the internal components. Of course, all this is harmful not only for household appliances, but also for family members, whose health will be under serious threat. We'll tell you how to properly clean a Candy washing machine to avoid such consequences.

Comprehensive dirt removal

First of all, before cleaning the drum and other key components, you need to make sure that the machine is empty. This means that you need to remove from the drum all the things that could have accumulated there for the future working cycle. It is very important to carry out a comprehensive cleaning of the system, taking care of the cleanliness of each node. Otherwise, there will simply be no tangible benefit from this procedure. By comprehensive cleaning we mean removing all contaminants from the drum and powder receptacle, removing water from the rubber seal, cleaning the drain filter, and also using special household chemicals for the cleaning cycle.

At the same time, it is not necessary to buy expensive technical cleaning products, because you can limit yourself to simple household chemicals from the store or even homemade solutions according to folk recipes.

In small supermarkets near your home you can always find high-quality household chemicals created specifically for cleaning automatic washing machines.If you want to create a cleaning product yourself, then you should pay attention to citric acid, soda, and vinegar.

The detergent must be poured into a tray for household chemicals, or directly into the drum, and then immediately run any long and high-temperature operating cycle.

Monitor the progress of the program carefully. If you hear a sharp sound similar to a beep, then you need to immediately pause the operation of the SM. This can happen in a situation where a broken piece of scale gets into the drain system. In this case, you need to remove it from the system yourself, and then continue the cycle.

We remove contaminants from the main containers

We will analyze in detail each step of cleaning the internal components of the Candy washing machine. During prevention, you can use a solution of citric or acetic acid, or take a solution of bleach. Household chemicals must be added directly to the washing drum, and then you need to select a cycle lasting more than 60 minutes, in which the water is heated to 70-90 degrees Celsius. It is very important that during the cleaning cycle there are no clothes inside the device that could be damaged due to aggressive household chemicals and high temperatures.

When the program is completed, you should additionally activate the rinse mode, and you need to do this twice. This is necessary in order to completely wash out any remaining household chemicals from the tank. Experts advise carrying out such cleaning at least once a month, because this will always keep the internal components of the “home assistant” clean.

You can also clean the surfaces of the drum yourself. How to do this correctly?

• Prepare a sponge or wet rag.
• Wipe the sides of the drum to moisten them.
• Apply detergent to a sponge or rag.
• Thoroughly treat all contaminated areas.
• When the surfaces are covered with the cleaning composition, leave them there for at least an hour so that the household chemicals are absorbed and corrode the dirt deposits.
• Remove any remaining dirt from surfaces using a dry cloth.
• Run the rinse cycle several times to rinse the detergent out of the washer.

Cleaning with Frisch Activ is also acceptable. What should I do for this?

• Add half a glass of the specified product to the powder receptacle.

The measuring cup is included with Frisch Activ products.

• The second half of the glass of chemicals must be added directly to the drum.
• Select a high-temperature washing mode, and also turn off the waste liquid drain.
• When the program ends, let the SM stand like this for at least half an hour.
• After this, manually start the drain.

Finally, it is worth noting the special self-cleaning mode that some modern washing machines have. Running such a working cycle allows you to clean the equipment from any contaminants without manipulation by the housewife. Moreover, if the user has not used this mode for a long time, so scale has formed in the system, then the self-cleaning mode can be improved using Frisch Activ.

Drain hose and filter

Regardless of the degree of contamination of the device, it is always necessary to clean all elements of the drain system. This is due to the fact that most of the debris collects in the hoses, pipes and filters. How to effectively clean the drain filter?

• Disconnect the machine from the power supply.
• Place dry rags or unnecessary towels on the floor.
• Prepare a large container to collect waste fluid.
• Remove the filter located in the lower right corner of the housing by unscrewing it from right to left and collect all the water in a prepared bucket or basin.

In some models of Candy washing machines, the filter is additionally held in place by a bolt, so you will have to first remove it using a screwdriver.

• Clean the drain filter thoroughly.
• Separately, it is necessary to wipe the seat of the element. Not only dirt should be removed from there, but also various foreign objects, for example, hair, buttons, bra wires, etc.

Cleaning the filter does not complete the maintenance of the unit, because you should also carefully examine the drain hose. To do this, you need to disconnect it from the sewer, as well as from the washing machine. After it, you need to rinse with a powerful stream of warm water from the tap. Also, do not forget about the pump, which also needs cleaning. You can wash it as follows:

• lay the automatic SM on its side;
• remove the pump impeller;
• carefully wipe the impeller cavities, internal pump elements, and casing;
• install the impeller back, and then securely fix it with self-tapping screws.

You should also study the situation when the household appliance still has a fill filter installed, for example, as in the Candy WISL models. In this case, you will also have to thoroughly clean the inlet filter mesh. To do this, you need to turn off the water supply, dismantle the filler hose and use pliers to remove the filter mesh. Then simply rinse the filter element under a powerful stream of tap water. If this does not help, then you need to use a small brush.

Detergent tray

Cleaning the drum and drain system is just the beginning of the process, because next on the plan is cleaning the powder receptacle, which also needs to be carefully monitored. This is due to the fact that after each cycle, household chemicals remain in it, sticking to the walls. Because of this, during operation, limescale, mold and even mildew appear in the tray. All this is extremely dangerous for humans, because harmful bacteria are spread throughout the entire system, landing on clothing and penetrating into the fibers of the fabric. This is why it is so important to clean the detergent dispenser regularly.

Experts recommend cleaning the powder receptacle after each operating cycle, regardless of the condition of the element itself.

Even if the tray looks clean, it needs to be removed from the “home assistant” and rinsed with warm water. In a situation where the walls have become covered with plaque, the element must be soaked for several hours in a solution of citric acid. When time has passed, the cuvette should be thoroughly cleaned with a brush or sponge with an abrasive surface.

If even this way it is not possible to remove contaminants, then stronger means will be needed. In this case, it is allowed to use household chemicals to clean plumbing fixtures and tiles. Never allow aggressive products to come into contact with your skin, so wear gloves when cleaning. If there is mold in the powder receptacle, then it is additionally necessary to use special anti-mold solutions.

The worst situation is when the dispenser simply cannot be removed from the housing due to a thick layer of scale. In this case, you can try pouring warm water into the element and try to clean it with a brush or small brush.In case of failure, you should use citric acid, one package of which should be poured directly into the powder receptacle, and the second into the washing drum. After this, all that remains is to start the high-temperature operating cycle and wait for it to complete.

Keep the heating element clean

Cleaning a Candy washing machine may be more difficult if your locality has very hard tap water, saturated with metals and mineral salts, as this will negatively affect the washing machine. Be prepared for scale to form on key system components, such as your water heater. The more the heating element becomes covered with hard deposits, the sooner it will fail.

Regular cleaning of the heater will help you cope with this, which is easiest to do with ordinary citric acid. The amount of product depends solely on the degree of contamination of the heating element. Most often, it will be enough to take five bags of citric acid, the contents of four of which are poured into the cuvette, while the fifth is poured directly into the drum. After this, you need to select a working cycle with maximum water heating, for example, up to 90 degrees Celsius.

This procedure is almost guaranteed to eliminate scale, so the housewife can only carefully monitor the process to prevent broken pieces of scale from clogging the drain system. If your water supply is of poor quality, then it is advisable to carry out a similar procedure at least once a quarter. In this case, instead of citric acid, it is permissible to use vinegar, which is more aggressive, but at the same time more effective. To do this, you need to pour about 50 milliliters of acetic acid into the powder receptacle, and then start the wash with high water heat.

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