Cleaning and Maintenance

[electradeluxe]

hey all,My washer could do with a clean out as i haven't done it for time,my machine seems to be getting a lot of suds lock during the spin cycles,so i think there may be a build up,What's the best thing to use to give it a good clean out and get rid of any build up?

 

[lavamat_jon]

I tend to use a dishwasher tablet... my theory being it always cleans stainless steel great in the dishwasher so would work for the washing machine drum,

Jon

 

[autowasherfreak]

Since my Frigidaire front loader doesn't have a cleaning cycle I use a 1/2 of dishwasher detergent, hot wash in the heavy cycle.

 

[electradeluxe]

will the dishwash detergent clean out the wastepipe too?

 

[lavamat_jon]

I would imagine so... but if you mean the actual standpipe the washer drains into, I would just treat it like a sink drain and pour bleach down it and leave it for an hour or so.

Jon

 

[electradeluxe]

i just need somethin to give it a good clean out,i heard white vinegar and a boilwash was effective too

 

[favorit]

suds lock while spinning .....

can also be a slow drain

Have you checked the coin trap (filter) ? Don't care if the machine is said to have a self cleaning filter .. check it
Some bath mats are awful and loose a lot of lint ....

 

[electradeluxe]

i don't know where it is on my washer

 

[ronhic]

Well...

Tell us what it is and someone on here is likely to be able to help...

...BUT, most (all?) European machines tend to have them on the front right hand bottom behind the kick panel or a door....

 

[electradeluxe]

it's a Hotpoint First Edition FEW12