User manual ASKO WCAM1812

[. . . ] USE AND CARE GUIDE MODEL WCAM 1812 COMBINATION WASHER/DRYER r you s m fro tion AN ce struc RT O an IMP rform ting in e. pe era tim est all op first b ad the the et e, re t for g To lianc ing i s app ore u ef b T! READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ESPAÑOL . RANÇAIS ENGLISH CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Delicate Fabrics--These fabrics, such as machine washable wool and silk, should only be washed in one-third size loads for the best results. CARE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS Most clothes and other washable items have permanent care labels. Care label instructions and warnings should be followed for the best cleaning results. The table below defines the typical symbols used on fabric care labels. (Note: Some manufacturers may use slightly different symbols. ) WASH CYCLE Normal wash cycle Permanent Press or Wrinkle Resistant setting Gentle/Delicate setting Hand wash only Do not wash Do not wring. Hang dry, drip dry, or dry flat WASH WATER TEMPERATURE Maximum water temp 200 F/95 C Maximum water temp 160 F/70 C Maximum water temp 140 F/60 C Maximum water temp 120 F/50 C Maximum water temp 105 F/40 C Maximum water temp 85 F/30 C BLEACH INSTRUCTIONS Any bleach when needed Only non-chlorine bleach IRONING INSTRUCTIONS Do not bleach DRY CLEAN SYMBOL Dry clean only Ironing is necessary High temperature setting Medium temperature setting Low temperature setting Do not iron or press with heat Iron without steam 7 TUMBLE DRY CYCLE Machine dry Normal setting Permanent Press or Wrinkle resistant setting Gentle or Delicate setting Do not tumble dry TUMBLE DRY HEAT SETTING Any heat High heat Medium heat Low heat No heat/Air fluff SPECIAL DRYING INSTRUCTIONS Line dry or hang to dry Drip dry (do not spin or wring) Dry flat Dry in shade ENGLISH THE CONTROL PANEL The control panel is simple to understand and easy to operate. The illustration below defines the knobs and buttons and the following paragraphs define the purpose of each. Continued on next page. 8 This button sets the program to add one or two rinse cycles. See the Wash Programs table below for an explanation of the number of rinse cycles added to each program. Three rinses are usually sufficient, but iff you live in an area with very soft water or you are allergic to detergent, you may want to use this option. This option is only available with the Heavy Stain, Normal and Rinse programs. START BUTTON After you have set the program, a drying time, and prewash or extra rinse option, press this button to start the program. WASH PROGRAMS The table below defines each wash program in detail to help you determine which program is best for each type of load. Soil Level Load Size (1) Full Full Full Full Program Description Long main w ash, 3 rinses, drain & spin Main w ash, 3 rinses, drain & spin Main w ash, 3 rinses, drain & spin Main w ash, 3 rinses, drain & spin Long main w ash, 3 rinses, drain & spin Main w ash, 3 rinses, drain & spin Main w ash, 3 rinses, drain & spin Spin Speed 1200 1200 1200 1200 Options Available Pre Extra Wash Rinse Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 2 2 2 Program Temp Hot Hot Warm Cold Fabrics REGULAR Heavy Stain (2) Whites Color Fast Color Heavy Cottons, Linens Heavy Cottons, Linens, Blends, Synthetics Heavy Cottons, Linens, Blends, Synthetics Light Cottons, Linens, Blends, Synthetics Heavy Cottons, Linens, Blends, Synthetics Light Cottons, Linens, Blends, Synthetics Light Cottons, Linens, Blends, Synthetics Light PERMA PRESS Heavy Stain (2) Color Fast Color Hot Warm Cold Half Half Half 1200 1200 1200 Yes Yes Yes 1 1 1 DELICATE Wool/Hand Wash (3) Quick Wash Warm Machine-w ashable One-third High-w ater level w ash, 800 w ool and silk, nylon 3 rinses, drain, gentle spin Machine-w ashable Full High-w ater level w ash, 1200 w ool and silk, nylon 2 rinses, drain, gentle spin Cottons, Linens, Full Drain & intensive spin 1200 Blends, Synthetics Full Dry only n/a n/a 1 Cold Light n/a n/a Spin Dry n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a NOTES: (1) For an explanation of the recommended load sizes, see page 6. (2) When you select the Heavy Stain program, the unit heats the water to 140° F for the main wash. (3) The Wool/Hand Wash program has an 800 rpm spin speed to eliminate stress on delicate fabrics. 9 ENGLISH EXTRA RINSE BUTTON INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE WASHER/DRYER WARNING!To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Refer to pages 8 and 9 for explanations of the control panel functions and programs. Before placing the items in the machine, sort the laundry by type of fabric and care label instructions (see page 7). Make sure nothing is in the garment pockets to avoid damage to clothes, the machine or the filter. Pour detergent and fabric softener into the appropriate compartments in the detergent drawer (Fig. NOTE: Use only low sudsing detergent made for front-loading washers and Prewash Main Wash follow label instructions. The amount of detergent varies among the different brands, but for most detergents, you need only one or two tablespoons. Too much detergent could leave a residue on your clothes and possibly damage the appliance. Do not add detergent to the prewash compartment unless you are using a wash program that has a prewash cycle; otherwise, the machine could Fabric FIG. Also, do not use liquid detergent for a Softener prewash program because the detergent will be washed out the back of the drawer. [. . . ] 2) If connected to a sink, the drain hose outlet is not under water. Does not drain and spin Check that: 1) The No Spin button is not pressed in. 6) The detergent is low-sudsing specifically for front-loading washers. Vibrates and is noisy Check that: 1) Large items have not become entangled (sheets, tablecloths, etc. ). 3) The four packing screws, spacers and two lower rods have been removed (see page 5). The door will not open 1) For safety reasons, the door remains locked for two to three minutes after the program has finished. If you think you have resolved the problem, try starting the machine again. If the problem persists, call for technical assistance (see page 15). BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before calling for service or contacting AM Appliance Group regarding a warranty issue, be prepared to explain: 1) The appliance model number (shown on the detergent dispenser) 2) The serial number of the machine (located on the inner door facing) 3) The specific problem 14 PRODUCT WARRANTY MODEL WCAM 1812 Be sure to complete the Warranty Registration Card you received with your appliance and mail it to AM Appliance Group to validate your appliance warranty. Cosmetic damage must be reported to your dealer within five days from the date of purchase. [. . . ]