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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The machine does not require special care; however, to best ensure a long life, certain precautions are
recommended (see page 3).

WARNING!  Before performing the operations described below, make sure that the power is off and
the unit is unplugged.

CLEANING THE DETERGENT DRAWER

The drawer should be cleaned periodically with a damp, slightly soapy cloth.

CAUTION:  Never clean the door with cleaning solvents or abrasive cleansers.
You could damage the finish.

You can remove the drawer completely by pressing on the plastic part of the
softener compartment marked “PUSH” (Fig. 10). Clean the drawer with a soft
brush under warm running water.

CLEANING THE LINT FILTER

The lint filter should be cleaned about once a month. Make sure the unit has drained before opening the
filter door.

1.

Place a pan or towel under the filter door (Fig. 11), since a small amount of water could spill.

2.

Remove the filter by turning it a half turn counterclockwise and pulling outwards (Fig. 12).

3.

Clean the filter with a soft brush under running water until all residue is removed.

4.

Replace the filter and turn it clockwise until it is securely locked in place (Fig. 13). Give the cap a gentle
tug to confirm that the filter is in securely.

FIG. 11

FIG. 12

FIG. 13

CLEANING THE CONTROL PANEL

To clean the control panel, use only a warm, damp cloth. To prevent penetration of liquid into the door lock
and electrical components, never spray water or cleaning solvents on the control panel. Also, never use
abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on the outer surfaces because they will scratch the finish and could
remove the writing on the control panel. Some paper towels may also scratch the finish.

Summary of Contents for WCAM 1812

Page 1: ...D CARE GUIDE MODEL WCAM 1812 COMBINATION WASHER DRYER IMPORTANT To get the best performance from your appliance read all operating instructions before using it for the first time READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...NE 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 RECOMMENDED LOAD SIZES 7 CARE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS 7 THE CONTROL PANEL 8 WASH PROGRAMS 9 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE WASHER DRYER 10 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 11 COMMON LAUNDRY PROBLEMS 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 WARRANTY 15 QUICK START REFERENCE 16 ...

Page 3: ...d rubberlike materials fiberglass wool unless the label specifies washable Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire Do not heat dry items that have been dry cleaned Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 w...

Page 4: ...es minimum noise levels The stainless steel drum is large and well mounted to ensure a better quality wash and a longer life of clothing The control panel lets you use all the wash and dry programs with ease The access door has a wide opening to facilitate easy loading and unloading of the washing SPECIFICATIONS Supply voltage Single phase 115 V 60 Hz 15 Amp Inlet supply hose Two 5 ft 1 5 m fill h...

Page 5: ...he steps below 1 Move the machine to its installation position and remove the outer wrapping and the polystyrene base 2 For transport reasons the drum is locked in position Loosen the four locking bolts and remove them along with the plastic spacers Fig 1 NOTE If the plastic spacers cannot be removed from the machine open the side panel by loosening the screws indicated as V in Fig 1 Remove the sp...

Page 6: ...oper outlet installed by a qualified electrician If the power supply cord is damaged in any way please contact the dealer Position the appliance so that the plug can be accessed and disconnected easily in case of emergencies WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION Before making the water supply connection allow a quantity of water to flow from the tap The water should be clean and free from impurities especially ...

Page 7: ...ting Do not iron or press with heat Permanent Press or Wrinkle resistant setting Iron without steam RECOMMENDED LOAD SIZES To reduce wrinkling you should determine the load size based on the type s of fabrics being washed Cotton and Linen Fabrics These items should be washed in full loads because the tumble action of the tub along with the gentle rubbing lifting and falling movement of the clothes...

Page 8: ... the Program Knob and press the Start Button NOTE Before the program will start the machine will drain any water already in the machine Before you press Start it is a good idea to make sure you do not need to add more detergent CYCLE INDICATOR LIGHTS As the program progresses the light for the cycle in progress will glow The Stop indicator light glows when the program is complete At this point the...

Page 9: ...in 1200 Yes 1 Color Cold Light Cottons Linens Blends Synthetics Half Main wash 3 rinses drain spin 1200 Yes 1 Wool Hand Wash 3 Warm Light Machine washable wool and silk nylon One third High water level wash 3 rinses drain gentle spin 800 n a 1 Quick Wash Cold Light Machine washable wool and silk nylon Full High water level wash 2 rinses drain gentle spin 1200 n a n a Spin n a n a Cottons Linens Bl...

Page 10: ...d leave a residue on your clothes and possibly damage the appliance Do not add detergent to the prewash compartment unless you are using a wash program that has a prewash cycle otherwise the machine could oversuds and spill onto the floor Also do not use liquid detergent for a prewash program because the detergent will be washed out the back of the drawer NOTE It is not recommended that you use bl...

Page 11: ... Make sure the unit has drained before opening the filter door 1 Place a pan or towel under the filter door Fig 11 since a small amount of water could spill 2 Remove the filter by turning it a half turn counterclockwise and pulling outwards Fig 12 3 Clean the filter with a soft brush under running water until all residue is removed 4 Replace the filter and turn it clockwise until it is securely lo...

Page 12: ...cs inside out For the best results wash in the delicate cycle Lint or residue left on clothes Improper sorting of clothes Non phosphate detergent Fabric softener used improperly Pilling Add slightly more detergent Use the hottest recommended temperature for each type of load If possible install a water filter A small amount of Calgon or other type of water conditioner added once a week is advisabl...

Page 13: ...insed items to contact other fabrics Mend all garments before laundering to prevent enlarging of rips These items may fray at edges from normal wear not the washer Wash only in half loads and don t wash in the same load with heavy items such as towels or jeans Rips snags excess wear Sharp objects in pockets Hooks snaps zippers buckles Harsh chemicals Existing rips and tears Permanent press items P...

Page 14: ...cted to a sink the drain hose outlet is not under water Does not drain and spin Check that 1 The No Spin button is not pressed in 2 The drain hose is in the correct position 3 The drain hose is not kinked 4 The amount of detergent is not excessive 5 The detergent dispenser is not encrusted with residue 6 The detergent is low sudsing specifically for front loading washers Vibrates and is noisy Chec...

Page 15: ... Repair and or replacement parts for failure of product if appliance is used for other than residential use C Damage resulting from accident fire floods acts of God alteration misuse abuse improper installation or installation not in accordance with local electrical or plumbing codes D Any shipping costs for parts during the limited warranty period E Replacement parts or repair labor costs for uni...

Page 16: ...ens Blends Synthetics Full Main w ash 3 rinses drain spin 1200 Yes 2 Color Cold Light Cottons Linens Blends Synthetics Full Main w ash 3 rinses drain spin 1200 Yes 2 Pre Wash Extra Rinse Heavy Stain Note 2 Hot Heavy Cottons Linens Blends Synthetics Half Long main w ash 3 rinses drain spin 1200 Yes 1 Color Fast Warm Light Cottons Linens Blends Synthetics Half Main w ash 3 rinses drain spin 1200 Yes...

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