Quick guide

Here are the 11 topics explained in this manual. Read, learn and have fun. You will discover many secret ways to get a better wash more easily, and making your washer-dryer last longer.

1. Warranty Information (page 2)

Here are the warranty clauses that give you specific legal rights, for normal, personal, family or household use in the USA and Canada.

2. Introduction (pages 3-4-5)

The top ten reasons for buying your washer-dryer. Also covered:

1.Important 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;

2.That the inlet and drain hoses are connected correctly.

Never use hoses that have already been used.

3.That the washing machine is levelled properly - improving the performance of your washing machine.

4.THAT THE DRUM'S SHIPPING BOLTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE BACK OF THE WASHER-DRYER.

5.Helpful Hints

4. What goes in your washing machine and how to start it (pages 8-9)

A correct distribution of your laundry is vital to the successful outcome of the wash and the life of the washer-dryer. Learn all the tips and secrets to dividing your linen: color, type of fabric.

7. Useful tips to wash, dry and ...

to avoid mistakes (pages 12-13-14)

Years back, our grandmothers were the ones who gave us good advice - and in those days synthetic fibers did not exist: washing was easy. Today, your washer-dryer offers you helpful advice allowing you even to wash wool better than an expert laundress would by hand.

8. The detergent dispenser (page 15)

How to use the detergent dispenser and the bleach compartment.

5. Understanding the control panel (page 10)

This Washer-dryer’s control panel is very simple. It has only a few essential buttons to help you choose any type of wash and dry cycle, ranging from the most energetic, capable of cleaning a mechanic’s overalls, to the most delicate for wool. Familiarizing yourself with it will help you get the best out of your wash while helping your machine last longer.

6. Guide to the wash programs (page 11)

Here is an easy table to help you choose the right program, temperature, detergents and possible additives. Choose the right program and you will get better results with your wash while saving time, water and energy, day after day.

9. Problems and solutions (pages 16-17)

Before calling a technician, read these pages. Immediate solutions can be found for a many problems. If the problem persists, call Equator Customer Service. They will be glad to help.

10. Care and maintenance (page 18)

With just a bit of care, the washer-dryer will repay you with outstanding performance for years and years to come.

11. Technical characteristics (page 19)

Here are the technical features of your washer-dryer: model number, electric and water specifications, size, capacity, speed of the spin cycle and compliance with US & Canadian regulations.

1 Instructions for installation and use