Splendide WDC1024M, WDC1025M owner manual Winterizing, AVOID-SERVICE Check List

WINTERIZING

•Turn off the hot and cold water source to machine.

•Set machine to fill in regular cycle on warm wash.

•Turn machine on for a few minutes so machine can take on any water.

•Lift inlet hoses to assure no water is left in inlet hoses.

•Turn unit off.

•Advance the wash timer to spin cycle and turn on. This will activate the water pump and will evacuate as much water as possible.

•Turn unit to off.

•Place a towel under the drain filter area and remove drain filter. This will drain any water left in the bottom of unit.

•Install drain filter correctly to assure it does not leak water.

•In extreme conditions you may wish to completely remove the inlet hoses.

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AVOID-SERVICE CHECK LIST

You may save the cost and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call by first reviewing this easy-to-use check list of the most frequently encountered situations that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials.

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.

Review this Avoid-Service Check List before calling for service. It may save time and expense.

Washer Does Not Start Wash And Rinse Water Temperatures Are Incorrect

•Washer may not be plugged in or connection may be • The hot water hose and cold water hose are connected

loose.	to the wrong faucets.
• House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.	Water Is Entering Washer But Tub Does Not Fill
• Timer knob not in correct position.	• Standpipe for the drain hose is not the correct height.
• Cycle selector knob not in correct position.	(Fig. 2), drain hose is to far into standpipe or air break
• Door is not securely shut.	does not exist.
Washer Stops During Cycle	Water Leaks
• Drain hose is kinked or clogged (Fig. 1).	• Hose connections at faucet and/or machine not tight.

•House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or wall plug • Rubber washers are not inside the metal hose connec-

not firmly in receptacle. tors (Fig. 3).

•No more than 6" of the drain hose should insert into a • Drain hose not securely fastened (Fig. 1,2). Drain pipes

standpipe.		in the house are clogged.
• The	outlet end of the drain hose must be at least •	Too much detergent or a high sudsing detergent in soft
20"	(50 cm) above the base of the machine.	water is being used.

•Assure an air break is available to prevent the machine • Soil may be on the door seal or gasket of the washer

from siphoning in a standpipe. preventing a tight seal.

•The standpipe should be at 25" (62 cm) minimum Water In Washer Does Not Drain Or Drains Slowly

•Drain hose is kinked or clogged (Fig. 1).34" (86 cm) maximum height.

•Assure the drain loop or suitable clamp to support drain • Standpipe does not have a large enough diameter and is

hose has been used.	Enters •	slowing the draining process.
Water Does Not Enter The Washer, Or It		Machine is over soaped.
Slowly	•	Wash filter plugged.
• Water supply is not adequate in the area.	Over Sudsing

•Hot and cold water faucets for the inlet hoses are not • Too much detergent used.

	turned completely on.	• Detergent used is not compatible with water conditions.
•	Water is being used elsewhere in the house, when the	•	Garments were pretreated, before washing.
	washer is running.	•	Additional laundry aids such as oxygen bleach may
•	Water inlet hose filter are clogged (Fig. 3).		cause additional sudsing.

•Water inlet hoses are kinked.

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