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Is the  Washer  knob in the
correct position for those
models concerned?

Is the water supply turned
on?

 For safety reasons, if the

washer-dryer does not load
water, it cannot start a wash
cycle.

The washer-dryer fails
to fill with water.

Is the hose correctly
connected to the tap?

Is there a water shortage ?

There could be work in
progress in your building or
street.

Is there sufficient water
pressure?

 The autoclave

may be malfunctioning.

Is the tap filter clean?

 If the

water is very calcareous, or
if work has recently been
carried out on the water
piping, the tap filter could be
clogged with particles and
debris.

Is the rubber hose kinked?

The rubber hose bringing
water to washer-dryer must
be as straight as possible.
Make sure it is not squashed
or kinked.

The Washer knob
keeps turning?

Wait a few minutes for the
drain pump to empty the
tub, 

switch the washer-dryer

off, select one of the
positions stop/

OFF

 , then

switch it back on. If the knob
continues to turn, call for
assistance because it is
showing an anomaly.

The washer-dryer
continuously fills and
drains water.

Is the drain hose positioned
too low? 

It must be installed

at a height ranging from 25”
to 34” (62 to 86 cms.).

Before calling, read the following

Troubleshooting

In most cases, when your washer-dryer fails to work, the problems arising can be easily solved

without  having to call for a technician.  Before calling for assistance, always check these points.

The washer-dryer fails
to start.

Is the plug correctly inserted
into the socket?

 It could have

been moved while cleaning.

Is there electricity in the
house?

A circuit breaker may have
switched off as a result of too
many electrical appliances
working at the same time. Or
maybe due to a general failure
in your entire area.

Is the washer-dryer door
closed properly?

For safety reasons, the
washer-dryer cannot work if
the door is open or not shut
properly.

Is the On/Off button
pressed?

If it is, then a program has
been set.

  

Instructions for installation and use

 16

You will be charged for a service call while the

appliance is in warranty if the problem is not

caused by defective workmanship or materials.

 

Is the end of the hose

immersed in water?

 

Does the wall drainage

system have a breather
pipe?

 If the problem persists

even after these checks, turn
the water supply off the
machine and call for
assistance.
If you live on an upper floor of
your building, there may be a
problem with your drain trap.
To solve this problem, a
special valve must be
installed.

WINTERIZING YOUR WASHER/DRYER

To winterize your washer/dryer please, follow the instructions
 below to avoid damage to your unit due to freezing:

1. 

With the unit off, remove wash filter. This  will allow the water

remaining in the pump and drain hose to be evacuated.
Replace filter.

2. Close the inlet  shut-off valves (provided by installer) and
    disconnect  the inlet hoses. There should be no water in

the hoses where they attach at the back of the machine.

IF ANTIFREEZE IS BEING USED IN THE SYSTEM FOLLOW THESE
                                        INSTRUCTIONS:

   

  (not necessary if the above drain procedure is followed)

1. When putting antifreeze into the water system of your

coach, set the washer to a warm/warm fill setting and allow
water to flow into unit until antifreeze is detected.

2. 

Adavance the  knob timer  on “

Reset

”, tun on “

Rinse

” position

and allow water to flow for 10 seconds.

3. Advance the knob timer on “Reset” and then turn again on

“Spin”  to remove the majority of the water from the unit.

4. 

With the unit off, remove wash filter from unit. This will allow

the water remaining  in the pump and drain hose to be
evacuated. Replace filter.

5. If you elect you may close the inlet shut-off valves (provided

by installer) and disconnect the inlet hoses.

6. 

Any water remaining in the unit should contain antifreeze and

be protected from freezing.

Note:  When placing unit into service allow unit to operate  for

one complete cycle before doing laundry to ensure all
antifreeze has been purged from the unit.

If  you have any further questions pertaining  to this matter please
call 

Equator Technical Support Toll free at (888) 935-1565

.

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Summary of Contents for 3612

Page 1: ...Instrucciones para la instalacion y el uso E Owner s Manual GB Washer Dryer Lavadora y Secadora por condensación THE COMPLETE LAUNDRY SYSTEM EL SISTEMA COMPLETO DE LAVADO Y SECADO ...

Page 2: ...mportant Safety Instructions for you and your family Read this section carefully 2 Helpful Hints on using your new Washer Dryer 3 Improving Dryer Efficiency 4 Safety 5 Pre Installation 3 Installation pages 6 7 8 Installation after delivery or transport is the most important operation for the correct functioning of your washing machine Always check 1 That the electric system conforms to regulations...

Page 3: ...fically the following work is not covered under warranty and does not constitute warranty work Installation improper hook up or leveling Maintenance cleaning of air and or water filter Damage replacing broken door handle Most work is covered The defining factor is has the machine malfunctioned Equator is responsible or has the customer omitted or done something to cause machine to malfunction cust...

Page 4: ...ING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons when using your appliance follow basic precautions including the following 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance 2 Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in washed in or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents other flammable or explosive substances as they emit vapors that could ignite or ...

Page 5: ...hly absorbent articles for a single load Your washer dryer operates on 110 volts and has a 1 300 watt dryer It will take a longer time to dry clothes than a traditional dryer which operates on 220 volts 5 000 watts However with the following tips you can increase the efficiency of the dryer 1 DOOR REMAINS LOCKED DURING DRYING The door is electronically kept locked drying cycle with the Mode Door L...

Page 6: ...ily make in your own home You will be charged for a service call while the appliance is in warranty if the problem is not caused by defective product workmanship or materials covered by this warranty To avoid a charge for an unnecessary service call and before callingaserviceman pleaserefertothetroubleshootingsection for situations that you can remedy This section is included on pages 16 17 of thi...

Page 7: ... To order your box of Equator detergent call 1 800 935 1955 5 The washer must be plugged into a properly grounded 3 prong electrical outlet For your safety the third or round grounding prong must never be removed DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD 6 Repair or replacement of a part should be made only by a qualifiedservicetechniciantopreventpersonalinjuryordamage to the machine For a list of authorized r...

Page 8: ...see fig aside No more than 6 of the drain hose should be inserted in the drain pipe IMPORTANT make sure that the drain hose is not kinked and the water flow has not been restricted Standpipe drain system In RV installation needs a 1 1 2 inch 3 7 cm diam standpipe with minimum carry away capacity of 7 gallons 31 liters per minute or 2 5 cm in home installation Floor Standpipe drain Top of standpipe...

Page 9: ...ergent or a laundry detergent or a laundry detergent and water paste over the areas before washing MDividing your garments according to fabric and color is very important for good results Operating instructions RECESSED CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATION Instructions Themachinemaybeinstalledinarecessedarea closet or alcove The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum acceptable Additional ...

Page 10: ... to use it the programmed start should be set before the wash cycle At the end of the wash cycle Mode Door Lock light will flash fast for a few seconds and then flashes slowly Then turn the washer dryer off by pressing Power button O position You can now open the washer dryer door safely After having removed the freshly cleaned laundry leave the door open to allow air circulation inside the drum R...

Page 11: ...will start to operate as soon as you close the door Washer knob and programmed start Use this knob to select the wash program Turn this knob clockwise only To select a program you should turn the knob so that the word number of the desired program is in line with the pointer on the knob Nowpresson offbuttonI position I pilot lamp L will start flashing After 5 seconds the setting will be accepted p...

Page 12: ...spin cycel Anti crease u Anti crease Stop with water in the tub Spin cycle 10 Draining and delicate spin cycle Drying cycle for synthetic fabrics Drying Stop Reset Interrupts Cancels the selected programme DELICATES SYNTHETICS Delicates Regular u u 64 Delicates rinse cycles anti crease or draining Silk particularly delicate garments and fabrics curtains silk viscose etc Silk u u u 60 Wash cycle ri...

Page 13: ...leasant odours Combined Wash Dry Look at table A to the side and follow the instructions provided for MAX load to have an automatic washing and drying cycle Follow the instructions for wash only see page 9 the section Starting the Washer Dryer Set the dryer time on Dryer knob Press the Power button If the laundry load to be washed and dried exceeds the maximum load see table A then follow the inst...

Page 14: ...e to remove A commercial color remover may also be used Egg or Meat Juice Rinse in cold water If stain remains sprinkle with meat tenderizer let stand 15 20 minutes If stain still remains Stain Removal Chart sponge with cleaning fluid or diluted bleach Launder in hot water The use of hot water first may set stain Fabric Softener Stain Rub with bar soap until stain has lightened Rinse thoroughly La...

Page 15: ...directions Rinse Or if safe for fabric boil stained article in solution of 4 teaspoons of cream of tartar to 1 pint water Scorch Rinse or soak in cold water Work detergent into stain Rinse Bleach if necessary Stain may be impossible to re move Shoe Polish Scrape off as much as possible Pretreat with a detergent paste rinse If stain persists sponge with rubbing alcohol 1 part to 2 parts water or tu...

Page 16: ...e specifically formulated for both hand and machine wash are an excep tion One last secret when washing with cold water always reduce the amount of detergent you use it dissolves less easily in cold water than in hot water so part of it would be wasted The detergent dispenser can be removed and cleaned pull it outwards as indicated in the figure Then leave it under warm running water for a few min...

Page 17: ...een set Instructions for installation and use 16 You will be charged for a service call while the appliance is in warranty if the problem is not caused by defective workmanship or materials Is the end of the hose immersed in water Does the wall drainage system have a breather pipe If the problem persists even after these checks turn the water supply off the machine and call for assistance If you l...

Page 18: ... water supply unplug the appliance and try tightening its attachment without forcing it Is the detergent dispenser obstructed Remove and wash it under tap water Is the drain hose well attached Turn off the water supply unplug the appliance and try tightening its attachment The drain hose must be as straight as possible Make sure the drain hose is not crimped or kinked Is the washer dryer s drain h...

Page 19: ...g water for a few minutes ste wax should be applied to the inner door or the washer especially to the area which is immediately next to the door window This will protect the door finish from laundry aid spills and any discoloration which may results of these spills Clear the Coin Trap Clear the coin trap in case of blockage For instructions please read the section below Never add too much detergen...

Page 20: ...s o rb e d p o w e r 1 3 5 0 W 1 3 A W a te r c o n n e c tio n s m a x i m u m p re s s u re 1 0 0 p s i 6 8 9 6 k P a m in im u m p re s s u r e 2 0 p s i 1 3 7 9 k P a S p in n in g s p e e d u p to 1 2 0 0 r p m T h i s a p p l i a n c e c o n fo rm s w ith th e U L U S d ire c tiv e s As a result of technological progress the manufacturer reserves the right to make any improvements to its app...

Page 21: ...Instructions for installation and use 20 ...

Page 22: ...800 935 1955 Fax 713 464 2151 Printed in Italy All rights reserved Manual subject to change without notice EQUATORCONTACTNUMBERS SERVICE 800 776 3538 PARTS ACCESSORIES 888 483 9627 DETERGENT 800 935 1955 TECHNICALSUPPORT 888 935 1565 09 2002 195 034 833 02 Xerox Business Services Docutech ...

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