The design features of the tray in the Indesit brand automatic machine cause difficulties when trying to remove it from the installation socket, which sometimes leads to breakage of the cuvette.
Even after carefully reading the instructions and repeated attempts to follow the recommendations outlined in it, all actions end in failure.
How to remove the powder tray from the Indesit washing machine without damaging the device? Below is a detailed description of simple manipulations with which the tray can be removed without difficulty.
How can I prevent plaque or mold from forming?
The best way to maintain the original appearance of the detergent tray is regular maintenance. To make this process easy and enjoyable, after each wash you should thoroughly rinse off the remaining powder and wipe the tray dry. As a last resort, you can leave the container open so that all the moisture from it evaporates and there are no conditions for the appearance and proliferation of mold.
Important! To increase the service life of your household appliances, it is very important to follow some recommendations while using them. Check out the basic rules for using an automatic washing machine on our website.
Principle of powder receptacle extraction
With reasonable care, it is not difficult to remove the powder receptacle from the Beko automatic machine, but some nuances still have to be taken into account. So, if you simply pull the container towards you, the protective system is activated, and the tray seems to jam. In this situation, by forcefully pulling the dispenser, you can completely break the structure. Therefore, you need to act correctly:
- pull the container towards you until the tray stops;
- Without releasing the dispenser, with your second hand press the “tab” located above the middle section of the powder receptacle (the blue section for the conditioner);
- remove the tray from the hopper.
On some Beko models, the rinse aid section is located on the left, therefore, the “tongue” is located there, above it.
Returning the container to the hopper is even easier - just insert it straight into the hole. There are special guides for the tray on the walls of the niche. Once you place the cuvette in place, you will understand that this task is elementary. Now let’s figure out how to properly care for your “home assistant.” Let's talk about how often you should wash the powder receptacle and what to do if the dispenser is very clogged.
How to disassemble an Indesit washing machine - step-by-step instructions
The unit is disassembled carefully so as not to damage the electrical equipment. A sufficient area (2x2 meters) is allocated for work. It is important to follow the sequence of actions.
- Removing covers: The machine, disconnected from the network, is moved to the disassembly site.
- Dismantle the top cover (using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the 2 bolts that are located on the back of the case). If it fits tightly, lightly tap the side with the edge of your palm and pull the panel up.
- Remove the rear cover (service hatch) by first unscrewing the bolts (6 pieces).
The back cover of the washing machine is secured with 6 bolts
Remove the drive belt by turning the friction wheel (pulley). Disconnect the wiring connectors from the heating element and temperature sensor. Disconnect the wire connectors from the engine. Use a wrench to unscrew the mounting bolts on the engine body.
If the nuts do not unscrew, the threads are pre-soaked. Kerosene, diesel fuel, gasoline, and WD-40 liquid, which is sold in auto parts stores, are suitable.
Remove the counterweight through the top hatch:
- Unscrew the 3 bolts securing the counterweight.
Remove the counterweight from the housing.
The counterweight is secured with three bolts, which require a wrench to remove.
Remove the control unit, tray and loading module:
- Remove the powder drawer.
Unscrew the screws that secure the loading module (the receiver into which the tray is inserted). Unscrew the screws that hold the panel with the control unit. Disconnect the wiring connectors. Lightly pull the panel up, freeing it from the latches (this must be done carefully so as not to break the wires). Fix the panel in the free position. Remove the cuff of the loading hatch:
- Pass the screwdriver around and find the fastening.
Unscrew the fastening, remove the clamp. Thread the cuff inside the drum.
The cuff often collects debris and small objects that must be removed
Unscrew the valves, disconnect the filler pipe, which is attached to the corrugated pipe, and remove the loading module. Disconnect the wires from the water level sensor (pressostat), remove the level sensor. Lay the machine on its side. The pipe is attached to clamps, they are disconnected with pliers. Remove the engine (for To do this, it needs to be moved towards the front of the machine). Unscrew the fixing nuts of the shock absorbers of the dampers. Place the device in a vertical position. Disconnect the springs. Remove the tank with the drum.
In order to remove the tank, you need to disconnect the drain pipe, remove the heating element, the engine and unscrew the shock absorbers and dampers secured with nuts
If you need to change bearings, and the tank is not dismountable, you have to saw it. The factory seam on this tank is sealed. In this case, use a hacksaw. The bearings are replaced and soldered again (glued with sealant).
Methods of cleansing
the removed detergent dispenser , removing deposits, powder residues and accumulated dirt. The plastic case can be easily washed using simple means - soda, table vinegar or citric acid.
Using Baking Soda
Sodium bicarbonate or sodium bicarbonate is a proven anti-pollution agent. Baking soda can also deal with deposits on plastic.
To cleanse you will need:
- mix soda and water in a 1:1 ratio;
- apply the composition to the cuvette;
- in 5 – 10 minutes. Wipe the sides of the tray with a dishwashing sponge.
This treatment will clean the removable part from adhering powder and mold.
Application of citric acid
The recipe for cleansing with citric acid is even simpler. The tray is wiped with a solution prepared from lemon juice (1 tbsp) and warm water (100 ml).
For this:
- Pour 1 – 2 sachets of citric acid into a cleaned cuvette previously inserted into the socket.
- Set the temperature to 50-60°.
- Turn on the wash (without loading laundry).
This method can be used for preventive purposes. In this case, you do not have to remove the tray from the machine.
In addition to treating the tray, citric acid can be used to clean the entire system that ensures the flow of detergents into the drum of the machine.
Cleaning with table vinegar
Plaque and traces of detergents are easily removed with a solution of vinegar diluted with warm water.
To carry out the procedure:
prepare a solution by mixing vinegar with water - 200 ml of vinegar per 1 liter of water;- place the tray in a spacious container;
- completely fill it with the resulting mixture;
- leave for 4 – 5 hours;
- then rinse the cuvette under running water.
Plaque and powder will come off the surface of the tray without any effort. In addition, the vinegar solution will destroy mold, mildew and pathogenic bacteria.
The installation socket must also be treated with a cleaning compound. It also accumulates plaque from detergents, mold and pathogens.
If there are few embryos, do they need to be grown until 5 days?
At the initial stages of development of in vitro fertilization (IVF), embryos were transferred into the uterine cavity on the 1st and 2nd days after the puncture. By now, science has stepped far forward and in the laboratory it is possible to create optimal conditions for cultivating embryos to the blastocyst stage (5th day of development). This has become routine practice due to the introduction of new equipment such as multi-gas incubators, as well as new embryo culture media.
Transferring embryos into the uterus at the blastocyst stage increases the chance of pregnancy compared to transferring embryos at earlier stages. Cultivating embryos for up to 5 days is a kind of selection, since not all embryos reach the blastocyst stage.
However, this method cannot be recommended for all patients. In patients with reduced ovarian reserve and severe male factor, there is a high risk of embryo transfer cancellation due to the fact that the embryos will not be able to reach the blastocyst stage when cultured in vitro. It should also be noted that no matter how much we try in the laboratory to create conditions for the embryo as close as possible to natural ones (in vivo), we will not be able to recreate them 100%. When cultivating in vitro, we only ensure optimal temperature conditions, the gas composition of the environment, and supply the embryo with nutrients. In the uterine cavity, among other things, embryos receive various growth factors and cellular signals from surrounding tissues. Based on the fact that in the uterine cavity embryos receive the most optimal conditions for their development, ART clinics practice transfer on both the 3rd and 5th days of embryo development.
Preparation
Before you begin any repairs, you need to make sure you have the necessary tools. You may need:
- a set of flat and Phillips screwdrivers;
- socket and open-end wrenches;
- set of heads and knobs;
- hammer;
- multimeter;
- bit;
- hacksaw for metal;
- pliers;
- WD-40 product;
- awl.
In order to disassemble a washing machine, you may need a variety of tools.
Please note that the presented list of tools and tools is as wide as possible and allows you to perform any repair. In some cases, you can get by with a much smaller set.
You must understand that troubleshooting can take more than one day, and the removed parts will take up a lot of space. Therefore, if possible, move the unit to a garage, shed or any other utility room, where it will not be in the way, and spare parts can be neatly laid out.
Before disassembling the automatic machine, find the warranty card and make sure that the warranty period has expired. Remember that the manufacturer is not responsible for equipment that was repaired at home, so if the warranty is still in force, contact a specialized service center.
If there is no free space, organize the work on site: prepare a section of the floor at least 2 x 2 m in size, removing carpets, furniture and covering it with film or old newspapers. Disconnect the washing machine from all communications and carefully disconnect the hoses.
It is imperative to drain the remaining water from the tank so that during disassembly it does not get on other parts. To do this, place a dry cloth under the machine, unscrew the drain filter and wait until all the water drains from the hole. Also remove the detergent tray (usually to do this you need to press the latch located in the middle and at the same time pull the part towards you) and set it and the filter aside.
In order to disassemble a washing machine, certain skills are required. If you are not confident in your own abilities, it is better to entrust the work to professionals.
So, the Indesit washing machine is ready for disassembly, what should you do first?
In what cases is it necessary to contact a specialist?
Everything regarding external causes of malfunctions associated with the remaining powder in the tray, such as problems with the powder, mesh filter, clogged pipes, can be eliminated independently.
But everything that relates to malfunctions of the water supply system, software module or replacement of inlet valves is best entrusted to specialists who carry out repairs, following the manufacturer’s flow charts, using original spare parts.
Watch a video about why the washing machine does not wash away powder well
Why might you need to remove the box?
A clogged powder loading tray can cause the machine to not function properly.
There are several reasons for cuvette contamination:
- If the water pressure is low, the detergents are not fully used. Over time, they accumulate on the walls of the housing in the form of a sticky coating, which reduces their supply to the drum. This negatively affects the quality of the wash.
- Plaque on the walls of the cuvette also appears when using a rinse aid. The active components of the product are located in a special compartment of the tray from the beginning to the final stage of washing, as a result of which they stick to the walls of the container.
- The quality and type of media used also affects the condition of the unit for loading them. When using powder, plaque forms faster than when using liquid preparations.
Without systematic cleaning of the cuvette, in addition to detergent residues, contaminants from the clothes and linen being treated accumulate on its surface.
This provokes the formation of mold and fungi, for which the presence of humidity and a comfortable temperature becomes a favorable environment for reproduction.
A note for Indesit washing machine owners
Sometimes the use of simple tips prevents the negative effects of substances that are aggressive towards household appliances, and following some of them returns household items to their original properties:
- A little trick to make it easy to get the tray out: to make it easier to remove the tray from the Indesit machine, grind off the limiting protrusions by literally 1 mm with sandpaper or a file. In the future, the tray will be pulled out without problems.
- Don’t be lazy to regularly remove and clean the tray from the Indesit automatic machine. After all, the accumulation of plaque, mold and bacteria during the washing process enters the drum with water and remains on the items being processed!
- After using bleach, you should turn on the dry wash cycle. This will help prevent the aggressive effect of the bleach remaining on the walls of the container and the entire washing system on colored items during subsequent loads.
Detailed operating instructions for Indesit washing machines are presented in this section.
Preventive measures
The service life of household appliances directly depends on their care. Therefore, for preventive purposes, it is recommended to follow simple but important rules:
- Systematically clean the internal and external surfaces of the detergent dispenser - after 1 - 2 washes.
- Remove dirt not only from the tray, but also from its nest.
- Once a month, wash the entire system of tubes through which detergents enter the drum with citric acid powder, using the method described above.
Ignoring preventive measures is the reason for the appearance of plaque on the tray and, as a result, poor quality washing.
Good and excellent embryos - what's the difference? How does their quality affect the unborn child?
The better the quality of the embryos, the higher the chance of pregnancy. That is why embryos with the best morphological characteristics are selected for transfer into the uterine cavity.
However, sometimes it happens that the best embryos from the entire pool of embryos are those of average or low quality. Don't despair. Even in this case, pregnancy and the birth of a healthy child are possible. To date, no correlation has been established between the quality of the embryo and the health of the child.
Simplify tray removal process
After you have managed to remove the powder container from the washing machine for the first time and remove dirt from it, there is no need to rush to put the container back in place. This is explained by the fact that the secondary procedure for removing the container from the machine may also be accompanied by problems due to the same teeth.
That is why professional craftsmen recommend stocking up on sandpaper or a needle file and slightly sharpening the interfering teeth. There is no need to apply a lot of force; it will be enough to cut off approximately 1 mm.
Thanks to these actions, the container will be easier to remove and it will not jump out on its own if you pull it a little harder.
