Easy Care And Maintenance - Equator EZ 1612 V Owner's Manual

Easy Care and Maintenance

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Your washer-dryer is a reliable companion in life. It is just as important for you to keep it in shape.
Your washer-dryer is designed
to provide reliable service over
many years. A few simple steps
will help to extend its life and
avoid problems. It is advisable
to turn off water faucets when
the machine is not in use. This
protects the hoses, etc.
If the water in your area If the water in your area is is is is is If the water in your area
If the water in your area If the water in your area
hard, use a hard, use a hard, use a hard, use a hard, use a water softener water softener water softener water softener water softener
(hard water often leaves white
stains around taps or drains,
especially in bath tubs. For
more accurate information
about the type of water in the
system, call your local water
utility).
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CLEANING THE EXTERIOR CLEANING THE EXTERIOR CLEANING THE EXTERIOR CLEANING THE EXTERIOR CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
The washer-dryer exterior
should be cleaned with a rag
dipped in lukewarm water and
soap. Do not use polish of any
kind on the plastic trim. Some
polishes contain agents which
can damage plastics.
Cleaning the interior Cleaning the interior Cleaning the interior Cleaning the interior Cleaning the interior
If you live an area where
phosphate detergents are
banned, it may be necessary
When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose. When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose. When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose.
When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose. When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose.
The washer-dryer comes equipped with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any cleaning or maintenance. Small The washer-dryer comes equipped with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any cleaning or maintenance. Small The washer-dryer comes equipped with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any cleaning or maintenance. Small The washer-dryer comes equipped with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any cleaning or maintenance. Small The washer-dryer comes equipped with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any cleaning or maintenance. Small
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withheld in an accessible coin trap, located at the bottom right end of the machine. withheld in an accessible coin trap, located at the bottom right end of the machine.
withheld in an accessible coin trap, located at the bottom right end of the machine. withheld in an accessible coin trap, located at the bottom right end of the machine. withheld in an accessible coin trap, located at the bottom right end of the machine.
Fig. 1
The water inlet hose The water inlet hose The water inlet hose The water inlet hose The water inlet hose
Check the rubber hoses at least once a year. If you see any cracks, replace the hose immediately. When you use your washer-
dryer, water pressure is very strong and a cracked tube could easily split open. Superior quality Stainless Steel hoses are also
available for purchase. Call Equator Parts at 1-888-483-9627 to order.
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to recondition the washer
periodically. Because a non-
phosphate detergent must be
used, body oils and detergent
may accumulate in the washer
tub. This is particularly evident
in hard water areas or in
homes where heavily soiled
garments are regularly
laundered. To remove this
build-up, run the washer
through a complete cycle
using hot water and 2 cups of
a non precipitating water
conditioner. Do not add any
clothes, detergent, or other
laundry aids.
Once the accumulation has
been removed, your laundry
should be satisfactory if you
follow the preventive
suggestions in this owner's
manual.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE 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 door with
a soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture.
Periodically, a thin coat of pa-
ste wax should be applied to
the inner door or the washer;
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Attention: Before attempting to examine this coin trap, first ensure Attention: Attention: Attention: Attention:
that the machine has finished its program and is empty. Unplug the
machine, as with any maintenance.
To gain access, gently ease down the top of the kick plate panel at
the base of the machine with a screwdriver etc, to release it. Then
ease the top edge forward to allow it to be lifted clear (Fig. 1). Place a
shallow dish or tray below the cover of the pre-chamber to catch any
water that might be present. Open the cover by turning it counter-
clockwise (Fig. 2). When finished cleaning, ensure that the cover is
securely tightened.
Re-fit the kick plate cover by inserting the hooks on its lower edge
into the slots and ease the top edge back into position.
especially to the area which
is immediately next to the
door window. This will protect
the door finish from laundry
aid spills and
discoloration which may
results of these spills.
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Clear the coin trap in case of
blockage. For instructions,
please read the section
below.
Never add Never add Never add Never add Never add too much too much too much too much too much
detergent. detergent. detergent.
detergent. detergent.
Detergents already contain
deliming agents. Only if the
water is particularly hard, that
is, rich in lime content, do we
recommend the use of a
specific product at every
wash.
A periodical wash cycle with
a dose of a deliming product,
without detergents
washing, may prove useful.
Never Never Never use use use too too too
Never Never use use too too
detergent or additives detergent or additives detergent or additives detergent or additives detergent or additives
because this could cause because this could cause because this could cause because this could cause because this could cause
excessive sudsing, scaling, excessive sudsing, scaling, excessive sudsing, scaling, excessive sudsing, scaling, excessive sudsing, scaling,
and possible damage to and possible damage to
and possible damage to and possible damage to and possible damage to
components components components components components
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It is important to wash
the detergent dispenser
regularly.
To prevent dried washing
any
powder from
accumulating, place the
dispenser under running
water for a few minutes.
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Use only low-sudsing deter- Use only low-sudsing deter-
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If one is not available at your
local grocery store, contact
Equator at 1-800-935-1955 Equator at 1-800-935-1955 Equator at 1-800-935-1955 to
Equator at 1-800-935-1955 Equator at 1-800-935-1955
order a box.
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