The bone from the bra hit the washing machine

In many families, a washing machine is a Bermuda triangle, where one toe from a pair and various ribbons, ties disappear, buttons dissolve. But sometimes underwear also disappears there, and the exact one of its details is a bone from a bra. And if all women know perfectly well what it is, then men, as a rule, learn about its existence only at the moment when the bone from the bra got into the washing machine. It is sometimes difficult to take out such a part, but with the knowledge of some secrets it is quite possible to do it yourself at home. So do not rush to immediately call the master and lay out a tidy sum for his services.

to contents ↑

How to find out that a bone from a bra got stuck in a washing machine?

From understanding what exactly is stuck in a typewriter, further actions to extract this item often depend.

Signs that a bone from a bra got into the washing machine:

1. Strong metal clang or knock during washing.
2. Lack of a support plate in a bra.

Important! If you hear a rattle or other abnormal sounds while the washing machine is operating, turn it off immediately. Otherwise, serious equipment damage is possible.

to contents ↑

Do I need to remove the bone from the bra from the typewriter immediately?

Please note that sometimes a bone falling into a washing machine does not cause rattle and disturbances in the operation of the equipment. But over time, it may begin to rust, which will cause red spots on the laundry. And also under the influence of various factors, it can shift and cause damage to the machine. Therefore, having lost this part of the laundry after washing, it is better to immediately think about how to remove the bone from the bra from the washing machine.

to contents ↑

The bone from the bra got into the washing machine - what threatens?

To assess the possible harm to the washing machine from a stuck bone, you first need to understand, in fact, from what material it was made.

The further method of extraction and possible location in the machine also depend on this:

1. The plastic parts of the bra cups are pretty harmless. Such bones are flexible and cannot greatly damage the drum and the washing machine tank. Often they break, and then their pieces can be found in the drain filter.
2. The iron “parts” of the bra can easily damage the mechanisms. However, you can remove the metal bone from the bra from the washing machine using a magnet.

What is stuck bone dangerous for a machine:

• Sliding under the drum, it can become across and pierce the wall of the tank. Naturally, this will cause a leak and you can’t do without a master.
• Also, it can catch on one edge of the drum, and the second - on the heating heater. In this embodiment, when the drum rotates at high speed, damage to the heater can occur. There are even cases when the heating element is torn off completely.
• She can pierce the rubber manhole seal.Accordingly - for further use of household appliances, the cuff will need to be replaced.
• If a bone from a bra has got into the drum of the washing machine, then it can simply jam. In this case, the technician will give an error message.

to contents ↑

Where is this bone?

To understand how to remove the bone from the bra from the washing machine, you first need to determine its specific location.

Most often it can be found:

• at the bottom of the drum itself;
• at the bottom of the tank;
• between the tank and the drum.

To determine a specific bone location:

1. Take a close look at things that have been washed at the same time as a bra. Suddenly you are lucky - you will find her there.
2. Inspect, or better, touch the entire drum with your fingers. Sometimes it gets stuck in the hole so that it can be removed with your hands or tweezers.
3. Take a flashlight and, slowly scrolling the drum, try through the holes to find in the tank a bone from the bra that got into the washing machine.
4. If the above methods did not help to identify the part from the bra, then it can be found only during the disassembly of the machine.

to contents ↑

How to remove a bone indiscriminately washing a machine?

If you do not want to disassemble the washing machine, then you can try to get a bone from the bra with your fingers.

Important! Before starting any operation with the washing machine, be sure to disconnect it from the power supply.

Armed with a flashlight, thin wire and great patience, get to work:

1. Open the hatch and place the flashlight on so that you can see the bottom of the tank through the holes in the drum.
2. Then carefully examine all the holes - you may be able to notice the bone from the bra that got into the washing machine.
3. Make a small hook at one end of the wire and insert it into the hole in the tank.
4. Now you need to wire up the desired part from the bra.
5. Slowly rotating the drum, ensure that the bone gets into one of the holes in the tank.
6. Almost all the work is done. It remains only to pull the bone from the bra out of the washing machine with tweezers or pliers.

Important! It is very difficult to rotate the drum and simultaneously manipulate the wire. Therefore, it is better to find an assistant in advance.

to contents ↑

If you are among the lucky ones

Some owners of household appliances are very lucky, since you can get a “spare part” from a bra from their models in a matter of minutes. Such lucky ones include owners of top-loading machines from Bosch and Siemens. These models have a special hatch for extracting small items that accidentally fell into the mechanism.

In this case, proceed as follows:

1. Close the drum flaps.
2. Scroll it half a turn.
3. Open the latch. As a rule, the hatch will be just opposite the flaps of the drum.
4. Return the drum to its original position with the flaps open.
5. Take out a bone from the special hatch.

Important! Henceforth, in order not to encounter such problems:

• Use special bags for washing clothes in the machine.
• Check out how to wash underwear.

to contents ↑

We get a bone through the hole for the heating element

Many masters of service centers prefer this method, because it allows you to remove the bone from the bra, which fell into the washing machine, in 90% of cases.

Important! This method is suitable for those models in which access to the heating element is opened from the rear wall of the machine.

For some Bosh, LG, and Samsung brand washing machines, the heating element is located on the front. And to remove the front panel is much more troublesome than the back.

The main stages of bone extraction through the hole from the heater:

1. Deploy the washing machine so that you have easy access to the rear panel.
2. Unscrew the screws from the back cover and remove it. If there is a service hatch at the back, then you just need to open it.
3. You will see a big wheel - a drum pulley, behind it is the tank body itself. Right below the wheel are the power supply wires of the heater.
4. Disconnect the contacts of the heating element.

Important! Before removing the power terminals from the heater, sketch or photograph their location so that later there is no confusion with the wires when connecting.

5. Now you need to loosen the stud to the maximum, which holds the heating element itself. To do this, unscrew the nut almost to the end - there is no need to remove it completely.
6. Grasp the heater with both hands and, slightly swaying it from side to side, pull it towards you. Sometimes making it with your bare hands is quite difficult - in this case, use pliers.

Important! In no case do not try to remove the heater by tipping it with a screwdriver or other hard object. You can damage the seat of the heating element, which will subsequently cause leakage.

7. Removing the heater, you can simultaneously remove the bone from the bra from the washing machine. If this did not happen, then through the hole formed it is easy to get the “spare part” from the bra, prying it with wire or pliers.
8. Install the heating element back and connect the wires.

Important! If grooves have formed on the TEN rubber band, which impede the installation of the heating element in place, you need to cut them a little with sandpaper or a file.

9. Screw on the back cover.

to contents ↑

We get a bone by removing the drain pipe

The above method is suitable for most cases, but 10% remains when it does not help. What to do if a bone from a bra got into the washing machine, but could not be found in the hole from the heater? “In that case, maybe she was stuck in the drain pipe.” To make sure of this, you will need to remove it and clean it.

How to get a bone from the drain pipe:

1. Move the washer to the center of the bathroom or other room. Most models have access to the drain pipe through the bottom, so you will need enough space to turn the washing machine over and continue to work.
2. Pull out the powder receptacle.
3. Put the machine on its side.

Important! Before starting work, be sure to drain the water.

4. Unscrew and remove the bottom of the washing unit. Please note that for some models, the bottom is mounted on special clips.
5. You will see a thick drain pipe that connects the tank and pump. You need to remove it.
6. First loosen the clamps, and then remove the pipe.
7. Remove the bone from the bra that has fallen into the washing machine, as well as other foreign objects from the nozzle, and rinse it thoroughly.
8. Put the pipe in place, close the bottom, if necessary - re-adjust the legs of the machine.

If after all the manipulations you did not manage to pull the bone from the bra out of the washing machine or if other breakdowns occurred, for example, a leak or breakdown of the heater, we recommend contacting specialists from the service center.

Important! The ingress of foreign objects into the drum of the washing machine does not apply to warranty cases, so contacting the master will be paid.

to contents ↑

Precautionary measures

Now you know what to do if a bone from a bra gets into the washing machine. But let's see how this can be avoided:

1. It is preferable to wash bras by hand. Thus, you will not only avoid getting a foreign object into the drum, but also protect the bra cups from deformation.
2. Before washing, make sure the bra is intact. Pay special attention to the “hazardous” area.
3. To prevent creasing of the foam rubber cups use a special container for bras.

to contents ↑

Stock footage

Knowing the answer to the question “How to remove the bone from the bra from the washing machine?”, You can solve the problem yourself and significantly save the family budget.