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USER MANUAL RPW302 RCA

COMPACT PORTABLE WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model No.:RPW302

To ensure proper use of this appliance and your safety, please read the following Instructions completely before operating this appliance.

"RCA", "NIPPER&CHIPPER" ARE TRADEMARKS OF RCA TRADEMARK MANAGEMENT USED UNDER LICENSE TO CURTIS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

UNPACKING YOUR WASHING MACHINE

1.Inspect and remove all packing material.
2.Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials before powering on the Washer.

DANGER

Risk of child entrapment. Before throwing away your old appliance, remove the door so that children may not easily become trapped inside.

Notes

Contents

Important safety instructions 3
Safety and precautions. 5
Installation of the washer. 8
9
Preparation before washing. 10
Parts identification of the washer. 11
Instruction of the washer operation panel. 12
Quick start. 13
The main wash. 14
Special features. 15
About the procedure of full automatic wash program. 16
Cleaning and Maintenance of the washing machine 18
Identify usual trouble of washer. 19
Malfunction display and solutions. 20
Technical specifications. 21

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic preca

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance .
2. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide.
3. Use only detergents or softeners as recommended for use in this manual and keep them out of the reach of children.
4. This appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used.
5. Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
6. Replace immediately any worn power cord, loose plugs and power outlets.
7. Unplug your appliance before cleaning or before making any repairs.
8. If your old appliance is not being used, we recommend that you remove the door. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.
9. Do not operate your appliance in the presence of explosive fumes.
10. Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
11. Clothes or rags used to clean flammable or explosive materials should not be washed in this appliance until all traces of this material have been removed.
    12.Do not add or mix any flammable or explosive substances to the wash.
12. Do not try to remove clothes while the tub is moving. Allow it to come to a complete stop before reaching in.
    14.The appliance's loading door must be closed when the tub is spinning.
    15.Do not operate your appliance when parts are missing or broken.
    16.Do not use this appliance for commercial uses.
13. Do not operate this appliance unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
    18.Do not tamper with controls.
    19.Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
14. This appliance must be connected to a proper electrical outlet with the correct electrical supply.
15. Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock and fire. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PLUG. If you do not have a three-prong electric receptacle outlet in the wall, have a certified electrician install the proper receptacle. The wall receptacle MUST be properly grounded.
16. Under certain condition, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

flow each for several minutes . This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas . As thegas is flammable , do not smoke or use an open flame during this time .

23 Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-repair instructions, which you understand and have the skill to carry out.

Note: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that a certified technician perform the service.

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not use extension cords or adapters to connect the unit to an electrical power source.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTION

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 cord having an equipment-grounding conductor plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

Safety and precautions

Observe the following items in order to prevent from injuring yourself, others and the damage of property:

Warning

This indicates serious injury or death to human being may be caused.

Caution

This will remind you that injury to people and damage to property may occur.

Please observe following contents of graphics.

This graphics represents (cause attention), and detailed cautions will be displayed inside the graphics.

This graphics represents (operation prohibited), and detailed prohibitive items will be displayed inside the graphics.

This graphic represents (forcible execution), and detailed forcible execution items will be displayed inside the graphics.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision instruction concerning the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Warning

Please do not disassembly and assembly the machine without authorization.

No dismantling

Please do not insert your hand and take out clothes inside the spin barrel before it is fully stopped.

No touching

Please do not install the machine in damp and raining environment to avoid electric shocking, catching fire, faults and distortion accidents.

No dampness

Please do not directly rinse the machine with water when cleaning.

No rinsing

Safety and precautions

Warning

Please do not let children climb the machine or peer into the rotating spin barrel to avoid accidents.

Prohibited

It is prohibited to wash the clothes touching with kerosene, gasoline, alcohol and other flammable materials.

Prohibited

Please do not damage power flexible cord and power plug to avoid electric shocking, short circuit and catching fire.

Prohibited

Regularly clean the power plug to remove dust and dirt to avoid contact failure.

Please pull out plug from the socket if the machine is not in use.

Pull out the plug

Please well connect the earth line of socket to avoid electric shocking by accidental leakage.

(earthing)
Earthing

Please insert the power plug tightly.

Please do not place on the washer burning candle, mosquito-repellent incense, cigarette and other

flammable things, as is as electric stove, air heating fan and other

Smoke and fire prohibited

Safety and precautions

Please use correct power source.

Please do not pull out or insert the plug with wet hands to avoid electric shocking.

Wel hands are prohibited

Caution

Please ensure that the water inlet pipe is connected and the tap is opened before washing clothes.

Customers are not allowed to change the power line without permission.

Prohibited

Please do not pull the electric cord when pulling out the plug.

The water temperature shall not exceed 55^ when washing with warm water.

Prohibited

It is strictly prohibited to place and sit children or lay weights on the washer.

Prohibited

Please do not wash down raincoat, fishing coat and similar clothes in the washer.

Prohibited

Installation of the washer

Remove package

! Remove package and take out the bottom board of the cabinet on the foam cover.
! Open the lid of washer's door and take out accessories.
! A trial operation or washing on the foamed cushion is strictly forbidden.

Placement of upper water drain hose

The height of drain hose ("a") should between 86-100 cm. Diameter of "b" should not less than 3 cm, and flow capacity not less than 40 L/Min.

Before washing machine starts, user should hang up the drain pipe 86-100cm height from the floor.

Installation of water inle

• Put the water inlet pipe (which has metallic filtering bag) screw on to the tap.
• Tightly screw another end of water inlet hose on water inlet valve. (with rubber seal ring inside).

Note: When tightening the clamping nut, evenly apply the force and do not twist the water inlet valve to avoid breaking of water inlet valve joint.

Safety and precautions

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

The instructions for appliances connected to the water mains by detachable hose-sets shall state that the new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.

The openings must not be obstructed by a carpet. This appliance is for indoor use only. When choosing the water inflowing to wash tub or spin tub, please do not move the water inlet valve during the process of water inflowing.
If strong vibration occurs in time of spinning, open the spin cover immediately.
Make sure that the washing machine is placed on a flat and stable floor, and then adjust washing materials, distribute them evenly.
To do spinning and draining together, please spin for 1 minute before draining. Do not wash or spin waterproof clothes or clothes that float easily to avoid abnormal vibration or damage to the clothes.

Installing Quick Sink Adapter

When installing the quick sink faucet adapter to the faucet, follow the steps below:
1. First, remove the aerator from your faucet nozzle and determine the size/type of the faucet.
2.Once you determine the size/type of the faucet(Outside Threaded End or Inside Threaded End),place the proper sized rubber washer into the silver faucet adapter.
3. Attach the silver faucet connector to the faucet.
4. Attach the faucet connector to the water inlet hose and make sure that the rubber washer is placed in between.
5. Attach the other end of the water inlet hose to the washer water inlet and make sure that the rubber washer is placed in between.

Preparation before washing

Adjust the adjustable foot to make the washer be placed stable.

(Slightly incline the washer first and loosen the adjustable foot knob. Adjust the adjustable foot so as to ensure four corners of washer be steadily contacted with the ground. Then tighten the adjustable foot knob and lock it. If the ground is obviously not flat, correction should be made on the ground surface, otherwise the washer barrel will incline and knock the cabinet)

2 Install the water inlet hose.

For two inlet hoses

3 Connect with to power source.

4 Turn on the water supply.

Put down the drain hose.

6 Put in clothes and suitable amount of washing powder.

NOTICE

Before washing, please do take out coins, keys and other hard goods, and zip up clothes tightly to prevent them and barrel from damage.

Parts identification of the washer

Accessories
Please refer to the real material as the attachment

Instruction of the washer operation panel

Quick start

Programme selection

1 Press the button.ON/OFF
2 Select the proper water level and other attached functions.
3 Press the Start/Pause key.

The wash stops

• When the wash stops, the buzzer will buzz continuously for 6 times and then the power will be automatically cut off.
• Turn off the water tap.
• Although the power can be cut off automatically, the power plug must be pull out for the safety.

The main wash

Instruction of the Heavy procedure

1. [H]ewash program is the easiest, most convenient and most common washing program. When the user press the switch and then press [Start/Pause] button, the Hwashing program will start to work.
2. When the washer start to work, the digital tube show the remain time. The indicator light which stand for remaining time is flickering.

Steps in details

1. Press the button
   2.According to the washing amount choose the proper water level.
2. Press Start/Pause button.

Instruction to single wash procedure

! User can freely select any single procedure, or any combination of procedures among Wash, Rinse and Spin according to the actual requirements. It is only required to turn off any one or two of these three indicators that not needed by the user. And keep the indicator be on showing the process needed by the user.
! Single wash -- after switching on the power, turn off Rinse and Spin two indicators by pressing these two keys. The operation for single rinse and single spin is similar
! Single wash-spin - after switching on the power, turn off Rinse indicator by pressing that key. The operation for single rinse-spin and single wash-rinse is similar.

Use the cleaning solution for twice

1. Put the laundry in the first batch and wash powder and press "Function" button to set single "wash" to run.
2. Take out the laundry in the first batch after hearing the buzzing sound.
   3.put in the laundry in the second batch, and run "Wash", "Rinse", "Spin"
3. Take out the laundry in the second batch after hearing the buzzing sound.
4. Put in the laundry in the first batch and press "Function" button to run "Rinse" and "Spin".

NOTICE

! Close the lid of the door when machine is running, otherwise, it will automatically stop working during spin process and send out abnormal warning.
The washer will not work when the filled water does not reach the set water level.

Special features

- Preset time program

Preset time means the staring time of washing
Switch on the "ON/OFF"
2. Open the tap and lay the drain hose.
3.Put in the laundry and detergent.
4. Select the proper water level according to the
quantity of clothes.
5. Select the functions and programs.
6. Press "DELAY" button to select the beg
time of washing.
7.Close the lid and press START/PAUSE"button.

Confirmation and examination of the preset

1. After the press starting, the corresponding light will be turned on, the display digit shows the washing machine starting time.
   2.After starting preset, you can press the preset button continuously to check the preset status,

then loose the preset button, the program returns to preset status, if you open the lid now, the

washing machine will alarm.

- Cancel the delay time or alternate the delay time

1. Press * Power" button to cancel the delay time.
2. To change the delay time, cancel the delay time first, and then press "Delay" button to reset.

Heavy

Powerful in washing and applicable for washing clothes of a family in any season.

Normal

Especially suitable for washing cotton clothes.

White

Powerful in washing, applicable for washing seriously stained clothes.

Jeans

Powerful in washing, applicable for washing seriously stained clothes.

Child's clothes

Especially suitable for washing underclothes and child's clothes.

Colour

Suitable for washing easily fading clothes and don't mix the clothes with different color.

Economy

The washing time is short. Applicable for washing light stained clothes.

Wool

Suitable for washing woolen clothes.

- Cancel the delay time or alternate the delay time

The washing time is short. Applicable for washing light stained clothes.

Wool

Suitable for washing woolen clothes.

About the procedure of full automatic wash program

Soak wash

1. Switch on the power. Open the tap and lay the drain hose.
2. Put in clothes and detergent.
3. Select proper water level according to the weight of clothes

4. Press the Function button, the lights of "Soak" "Wash" "Rinse" "Spin" will turn on.

5. Press "Start/Pause" button and close the lid.

Notes:

1. Pressing the "start/pause" button, the rinse light is on, when the program enters washing
   state, the light starts to flash.
2. In the process of soaking, the washing machine does not stop working completely, it alters washing and stopping, which mixes the laundry fully.

- Wash of blanket

The weight of blanket should be less than 5kg, it is better to use a washing net.
1. Dissolve the detergent with proper amount of warm water, then pour it into the
washing machine.
2. Fold up the blanket as the method showed in the figures below and put it into the washing tub.
3. Switch on the "ON/OFF" and press the "Program" button to select the "Jeans" program and "Large" or
"Medium" water level.
4. Press the "Start/Pause" button, and close the lid.
5 . After the ending of washing , put it to clothes line for sunshine . Make sure that the blanket is flat and
free of

Notes

Undo the net after washing; take the blanket out by holding it in the center. Put blanket into the wash tub the same direction with the edge downwards when not using the net. Only the blanket with marks "hand wash" can be washed.

Use the cleaning solution for twice

1. Put the laundry in the first batch and wash powder and press "Function" button to set
   single "wash" to run.
2. Take out the laundry in the first batch after hearing the buzzing sound.
3. put in the laundry in the second batch, and run "Wash", "Rinse", "Spin".
4. Take out the laundry in the second batch after hearing the buzzing sound.

Weight standard of clothes

Union suit including cost and

Ded short (co)

about 50ng

Pyjomas including coat and

（K）-198（000）5000

Date towel (cctton)

about 500g

Long sleeve shirt

(bkrkxl) sbmt 201

Trunks (cotton)

hour 50g

Shirt sleeve, shirt (in.) 180

coon) abce 130g

Socas (bipck)

about 50g

About the procedure of full automatic wash program

- Features of five fully auto program are as follows:

Program	Load size		Soak wash	Washing time	Spin time	Total time
	Default	Scope
Heavy program	Large	Small-Large		\( 36^{\circ}30^{\prime }+30^{\circ } \)	6mins	81mins
Normal program	Large	Small-Large		\( 16^{\circ}40^{\prime }+20^{\circ } \)	7mins	43mins
White program	Large	Small-Large	20 mins	\( 8^{\circ}40^{\prime }+20^{\circ } \)	5mins	76mins
Jeans program	Large	Small-Large	20 mins	\( 11^{\circ}40^{\prime }+20^{\circ } \)	5mins	79mins
Child's clothes program	Large	Small-Large	20 mins	\( 11^{\circ}40^{\prime }+20^{\circ } \)	5mins	91mins
Colour Normal	Large	Small-Large		\( 2^{\circ}40^{\prime }+20^{\circ } \)	2mins	31mins
Economy Normal	Large	Small-Large		\( 2^{\circ}40^{\prime }+20^{\circ } \)	2mins	22mins
Wool Normal	Large	Small-Large	20 mins	\( 14^{\circ}40^{\prime } \)	2mins	67mins

Recommended Load size:

	Load size in lbsLoad sze	Approximate Water used in gallon
Large	12.5	17.17
Medium	7.76	11.89
Small	Less than 7.76	6.61

Notes:

It is recommended to use low or mid foam powder.
The volume of wash powder is changed with different type. You need to read its usage manual. Water volume is different because of clothes variety. When washing machine does not run properly, please adjust clothes volume or water level.
The water volume above listed is based on normal clothes volume.

The test Program

During program, it is identified as Efficiency Program. "Normal"

Cleaning and Maintenance of the washing machine

End of program		Maintenance
The washing machine will send off the sound of "du-dou" at the end of any program operation to remind you to take out the laundry or operate it again. After the sound, the washing machine returns to its power-off state with no display and all lights off. Please shut off the tap, pull out the plug when not in use to avoid water leakage or the fire accidents.		Use gentle clothing to wipe off the water and dirt on the surface each time after using the washing machine. Detergent, propellant and other chemicals are not allowed to use so as to avoid any damage to the plastic accessories.
Clean the water inlet		Clean Of the filter
After long time used the water inlet mesh bag may be blocked with smudginess and should be cleaned according to the following steps: Switch on the power followed by shutting off the tap. 2. at the washer works for 5 seconds so that water flows into the tub through the water inlet hosed then turn off the power. 3. Unload the water inlet hose and clean the mesh bag, then restore the water inlet assembly.		After using the washing machine for a period please clean it according to the following steps: Take out the lint filter. Open the filter and wash it clean in the water. Restore it and fix it. (only for magic filter)
		After using the washing machine for a period, clean it according to the following steps: 1. Take off the lint filter. 2. Turn over the mesh bag and wash it clean in the water. 3. Restore and fix it. (only for normal filter)
Clean the lint filter in the drain pump (only for having drain filter)
1. Drain the water out of the pump, under which use a container to collect.	2. Loosen the pump cover anticlockwise.	3. Take out the lint filter.
4. Clean the filter.	5. Restore it and adjust the convex place to align at the pump hole.	6. Tighten the pump cover clockwise.

Notes:

If the drain filter is not cleaned at proper time (every 10 times of use), Drain problem could be caused.

Identify usual trouble of washer

When the washer is in trouble, please contact local service office or the sales service department of our company and the customer should not dismantle the machine without permission.

If the washer can not work normally, or appear abnormality or alarms, please check and correct as follows.

List of faults and inspection

Faults	Inspection Items
No water flows in	! If the power is off or the fuse is burned out. ! If the water supply is cut off or the water pressure is too low. ! If the inlet hose is properly connected and the water tap is opened. ! If the filtering screen of inlet valve is blocked by dirt. ! If the coil of inlet valve is damaged. (The slight electromagnetic sound is normal phenomenon when the inlet valve is switched on) ! If the "Start / Pause" button is pressed after the power switch is pressed.
No washing	! If the power is off or the fuse is burned out. ! If the power supply voltage is too low. ! If the water amount reaches to the required water level. (The washer will not work if the water amount does not reach the required water level) ! If it is set to "Delay" washing mode. (It will only start to work until the reservation time reached)
Abnormal draining	! If the water drain hose is placed very high. ! If the end of water drain hose is sealed in pond. ! If the internal rubber ring of drain valve is blocked by dirt.
Abnormal spin	! If the door lid is closed. ! If all clothing piled largely at one side of barrel or the clothing is excessively placed. ! If the washer is not placed in stable condition or it is placed in inclination state. (The ground is not flat). ! If the motor belt is loosened.

Note: During the spin process, if washing are piled at one side of the spin barrel, it will cause unbalance of spin barrel resulting in striking. At this moment, the computer inside the washer will feel this unbalance phenomenon and will automatically correct it ( fill in water Washing ). However, if unbalance situation is not removed after continuous three corrections, which means the computer auto-correction can not resolve the problem. Then the user has to manually and evenly place the clothing inside the barrel to solve the problem.

Malfunction display and solutions

The washing machine can self determine and send buzzing alarming to some errors and incorrect operation. The causation of the error will show on the LED display... In this case, please check the points hereinafter. Plug out and contact with the local service center for their help if the washing machine can not self rectify after all the following points have been checked. Do not repair by yourself, which is dangerous.

Symptom	Causation Solution
The machine does not work	The electricity is off	Turn the electricity on
	The power plug is not plugged tight.	Re-plug the power plug.
	The power switch is not switched on	Check the power socket, or change other
“E1” Flashing.(Water inlet error)	No water supply	Power off, wait for coming water.
	The tap is not open	Open the lid and tap, close the lid
	inlet was stopped up by the sundries.	Open the lid, dislodge the sundries, close the lid.
	Whether the washing machine leak	Power off, plug out, send to repair
“E2”Alarming for opening lid	Having opened the lid before spin	Cover the top lid
	Open the lid after preset	Cover the top lid
“E3”Unbalance alarming	The laundry is uneven.	Open the top lid, replace the laundry evenly, and close the top lid.
“E4”Does not drain	The drain hose is twisted or jammed or placed too high.	Open the lid, solve the problem of jam, and close the lid
“E5”Overflow alarming	Water level is higher than rated overflow level	Power off, repair
“E6”Door-lock failure	Not normally open or unlocked door	the door can be open only by pull up the power when the door is locked, and it can power-off and alarm cleared by press the power key when the door lock is open.

The following cases are not faults

1. There is water injection during washing or rinse. That is because the washer senses a lack of water and changes water level automatically.
2. There is the phenomenon of intermittent spinning in the beginning of spinning, which is performed to achieve better spinning effects.
3. In the course of spin, the program returns to the rinse program. This is designed to rectify unbalanced distribution of load in the tub.

Technical specifications

Technical specifications

Size (mm)	601X625X1015	Weight of the product	45Kg
Current value	5.0A	Drum Size	3.0Cu.ft
Rated voltage	120V~	Maximum water pressure permitted in the water inlet	0.5Mpa
Rated frequency	60Hz	Minimum water pressure permitted in the water inlet	0.1Mpa

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MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS

Modèle No.:RPW302

Instruction of the procedureHeavy

Specifications techniques

Specifications techniques