10v Washer EW 620 Owner’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty……………………………………………………………………………2-3 Introduction ………………………………………………………………………….4 Important Safety Instructions …………………………………………………5-6 Introduction & Pre installation……………………………………………………...7 Picture of the Combo Washer ………………………………………………8 Installation ………………………………………………………………………9-11 Control Panel …………………………………………………………………12-13 Operating Instructions …………………………………………………………….14 Program Selection Chart ………………………………………………………….
WARRANTY INFORMATION Your Equator Appliance is protected by this warranty under normal, personal, family or household use (5 Year Limited Warranty - 1st year parts & labor, 2nd year parts, 3rd-5th year main motor), and limited commercial use (90 days) in the USA and Canada.
WARRANTY SERVICE This warranty is given by: Equator Appliances 2801 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Suite 150 Houston, TX 77043-1611 Service under this warranty must be obtained by the following steps, in order: Call a Equator Appliances Authorized Service Agent (obtain number of nearest agent from your dealer or by calling Equator Service at 1-800-678-8002). Under normal circumstances, Service will be provided during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays).
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your new Equator Washer. In addition to its award winning design, this is a highly sophisticated engineered product that will give you many years of satisfaction. Please take the time to read this Owner’s Manual in order to understand the machine and get the best use out of your valuable purchase. Here are some of the best reasons for buying your Equator Washer 1. Energy Savings This appliance is engineered to provide valuable energy savings when compared to other washers.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your safety and that of you children Your washing machine has been built in compliance with safety regulations, to protect you and all your family. WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2.
HELPFUL HINTS Your Washer features three different speeds during the wash cycle. During the Cotton cycle the drum spins at 1,000 or 400 rpm depending on how you set it. During Permanent Press the drum spins at 500 rpm. During delicates, the drum spins at 400 rpm. When washing heavy cotton articles such as bath towels or jeans, be sure the “Towels-Sheets” washer setting is selected.
INTRODUCTION Your new appliance is carefully engineered product. Many times what appears to be a reason to call service, the problem may require nothing more than a simple adjustment you can easily 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.
PICTURE OF THE WASHER Detergent dispenser Control Panel Adjustable Feet 8 Washer Knob Coin trap Washer Owner’s Manual
INSTALLATION UNPACKING, LEVELING, & POSITIONING Remove the packing and check that the washer is undamaged. If you have any doubt, do not use the washer and call Equator Customer Service. Keep all packing parts (plastic bag, foam rubber, screws, etc.) out of the reach of children since they could be dangerous. Important: The inside of the Washer consists of a free floating drum that is affixed with shipping bolts at the back of the cabinet (Fig.1) during transport.
GROUNDING This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
RECESSED, CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATION (Instructions) The machine may be installed in a recessed area, closet or alcove. The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum acceptable. Closet installation must be exhausted. Other installations must use the minimum dimension indicated. Additional clearances for wall, door and floor molding may be required. Additional space is needed when an external exhaust elbow is used.
CONTROL PANEL A Wash program knob B Detergent Dispenser C Power button D ½ load button E No spin button F Power indicator light C D E F B A A Washer Program Knob Turn wash program selector knob clock-wise, to choose wash cycle.
C Power button. Pressed in for ON Not pressed for OFF D 1/2 Load button. If you have half a load or a light load, press this button. E No spin button. For delicate clothing (wools, silks etc.) Press this button for the, “Delicate” cycle and the washer drum will not spin. F Power indicator light This light indicates whether the power is on or off. The light comes on when button F is pressed and goes off when button F is not pressed.
Warning — to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Make sure Washer is turned off. (Indicator light should be off). 2. Separate clothes into cottons, permanent press and delicates. 3. Close the Washer door. You will hear a click when it is correctly closed. 4. Add detergent to the center compartment of the dispenser (2). Use low-sudsing detergent – about 1 tablespoon.
PROGRAM SELECTION CHART Program Description of load 1 - Pre-wash Heavy, soiled clothing 2 - Heavy 3 - Towels/Sheets Thick cottons (towels, jeans) Mixed cottons (tshirts, jeans) 4 - Active Wear Delicate colors 5 - Easy Care Mixed cottons 6 - Normal 7 - Casual 8 - Quick Cotton mix, light fabrics Cotton mix, light fabrics Cotton mix, light fabrics 9 - Delicates Wools, silks 10 - Wools Wools, silks Features Prewash Cold water wash High spin Hot water wash High spin Warm water wash High spin Cold
STAIN REMOVAL CHART Blood Rinse or soak fresh stain in cold water. Work detergent into any remaining stain. Rinse. If stain persists, put a few drops of ammonia on stain and repeat detergent treatment. Rinse. If necessary bleach. Candle Wax Scrape off excess. Place stain between clean white blotters or several layers of facial tissues. Press with warm iron. Sponge with cleaning fluid. If dye spot remains, bleach. Ketchup Scrape of excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Pre-treat with a detergent paste.
Grass Paint Work detergent into stain. Sponge with denatured alcohol. Bleach, if necessary. Sponge or soak in turpentine or solvent recommended as a thinner on label. Launder. Grease or Oil Perfume Scrape away excess. Rub detergent paste or a general-purpose liquid household cleaner into stain, rinse with hot water. If stain remains, sponge thoroughly with a grease solvent. Dry. Repeat if necessary. To remove yellow stain, use chlorine or oxygen bleach. Rinse in cold water.
UNDERSTANDING FABRIC CARE LABELS The symbols on labels of your garments will help you in choosing the suitable wash program, the right temperature, wash cycles, and ironing methods. Don’t forget to give a glance to these useful indications! WINTERIZING YOUR WASHER To winterize your washer 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.
MAINTENANCE Your Washer has been designed to be operated without complicated maintenance. Follow these simple maintenance procedures for good results: 1. Ensure that your machine was installed according to the correct installation procedures detailed in this Manual. 2. Do not use solvents either to clean the machine or to wash clothes. 3. Keep the inside of the detergent dispenser clean; 4. The drain pump of this Washer is a self-cleaning pump.
TROUBLESHOOTING In most cases, when your washer 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 leaks Is the inlet hose properly attached? Is the detergent dispenser obstructed? Is the drain hose inserted correctly into the drain? The washer door won’t open Is the water in the drum completely drained out? 21 Washer Owner’s Manual
CONTACT INFORMATION www.EquatorAppliances.com SERVICE & SUPPORT: service@equatorappliances.com (800) 935-1955 Equator Appliances 2801 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Suite 150 Houston, Texas 77043-1611 Phone (713) 464-3422 • Fax (713) 464-2151 All rights reserved.
