Laundry Aids. 1; Maintaining Your Washer-Dryer. I I - Equator EZ 3600 C Owner's Manual

LAUNDRY AIDS
Detergent Recommendations
1. Use only detergent specifically made for laundering
clothes.
2. The degree of soil will change detergent amounts.
For heavily soiled loads, increase the amount of de¬
tergent used, for lightly soiled loads decrease the
amount of detergent used.
3. If water is extremely hard, detergent should be in¬
creased. Reduce detergent amount in soft water, (un¬
der 3.5 grains per gallon)
4. if garments have been pre-treated, decrease the
amount of detergent If garments have been heavily
pre-treated, it may not be necessary to add detergent.
5. If the previous machine owned was a top loader, the
initial wash loads in a front loader may require a re¬
duced amount of detergent. Until the detergent re
maininq in the clothes is removed. Old detergent
trapped in the garments will be released during the
tumble action wash cycle.
For quantities of detergent to be used, refer to the de¬
tergent manufacturer's instructions on the box.
WARNING: Detergent will be flushed automatical¬
ly into the machine from the detergent dispenser.
The suds level should never rise more than half
way up the porthole. Too much foam will not on¬
ly impede the wash action of your machine, but
will rise through the detergent dispenser and
make a mess on the floor!
If this should happen clear excessive suds by set
ting the timer to the beginning of the first rinse
and allow the machine to rinse out.
To prevent spillage from happening clear excessive suds
from the drum by folowing these steps:
- Turn Off the machine
- Turn the Washer Timer Dial forward to Rinse.
-Turn On the machine
- Allow the machine to rinse the suds out.
Bleaches
Bleach functions to whiten, remove certain problem
stains, deodorize and in some cases to sanitize clothes;
however bleaching is not a substitute for good laundry
techniques. Bleach only during the soak or wash cycle.
Bleach should never be added to the rinse water. Always
dilute bleach before using.
To add bleach, open detergent dispenser door and pour
it in compartment C (front left).
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you
over-fill the bleach dispenser. Excessive bleach
will run directly into the machine, and may dam¬
age the clothes.
Frequent or excessive use of bleach may damage
clothes.
NOTE:
Please refer to bleach manufacturers' instructions
for proper amounts of bleach.
Fabric Softeners
All fabrics, particularly towels and diapers, benefit from
the use of fabric softeners in the final rinse. Items of
laundry feel softer, are more easily ironed and the ding
mg effect of synthetics is considerably reduced.
Pour the amount of softener specified by the softener
manufacturer into the "Additives Compartment" (Com¬
partment "D") of the detergent dispenser (left rear) to
the level indicated on the siphon. Under no circum¬
stances should you over-fill this compartment as the
softener will immediately siphon into the machine and
in so doing, impair the wash results.
MAINTAINING YOUR WASHER DRYER
Cleaning the exterior
Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth or sponge; dry with
a soft cloth. Do not use polish of any kind on the plas¬
tic trim. Some polishes contain agents which may dam¬
age plastics.
Cleaning the interior
If you live in an area with hard water, or if you use non¬
phosphate detergent, it may be necessary to clean the
interior of your Washer-Dryer periodically to remove
any oils or deposits that may have accumulated in the
Washer-Dryer tub.
To remove this build-up, run the Washer-Dryer through
a complete cycle using hot water and 2 cups of a non
precipitating water conditioner. Do not add any clothes,
laundry detergent or other laundry aids.
Once all accumulation has been removed, your laundry
should be satisfactory if you follow the preventive sug¬
gestions in this guide.
General maintenance
After washing is complete, the water faucets should be
turned off to relieve water pressure on the hoses.
Wipe the inside of the washer Dryer door with a soft
cloth to remove any remaining moisture. Periodically, a
thin coat of paste wax should be applied to the inner
door of the Washer-Dryer; especially to the area which
is immediately next to the door window.
This will protect the door finish from laundry aid spills
and the discoloration which may result.
NEVER
use prewash sprays near your washer-dryer.
The chemicals In these sprays can damage plastic and
painted parts. This type of damage is not covered un¬
der the terms of your warranty.
Before moving your Washer Dryer to a new location,
you must re attach the shipping brackets you removed
during installation. (See page 6)
Cleaning the Water Drain Screen
The water drain screen, located at the bottom right-
hand corner of the Washer-Dryer, protects the water
pump from lint and foreign matter. This screen needs
rn he cleaned periodically (after about 20 loads), de¬
pending on the clothing that is washed.
For removing and cleaning the drain screen carry out
the following few steps;
1. Place a shallow pan at the base of the machine di¬
rectly under the drain screen service door to catch
the water that will flow out when drain screen is re¬
moved.
NOTE:
You may find it helpful to first set the machine to
spin before removing the drain screen. This will
reduce the amount of water in the drain screen.
Approximately 3-4 cups of water will flow out
when drain screen is opened.