RPW302 - Washing machine RCA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RPW302 RCA

MACHINEUNPACKING 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.

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. 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

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. 13.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. 17..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. 20.This appliance must be connected to a proper electrical outlet with the correct electrical supply. 21.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. 22.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

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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- grunding 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 positiondoes not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

flow each for several minutes . This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas .As the gas 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. 24.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.Please do not let children climb the machine or peer into the rotating spin barrel to avoid accidents.It is prohibited to wash the clothes touching with kerosene, gasoline, alcohol and other flammable materials.Please do not damage power flexible cord and power plug to avoid electricshocking, short circuit and catching fire.Regularly clean the power plug to remove dust and dirt to avoid contactfailure.Please pull out plug from the socket if the machine is not in use.Please well connect the earth line of socket to avoid electric shocking byaccidental leakage.（earthing）Please insert the power plug tightly.

ProhibitedProhibitedProhibitedSmoke and fire prohibitedEarthingPull out the plugWarningPlease do not place on the washer burning candle, mosquito-repellent incense, cigarette and other flammable things, as well as electric stove, air heating fan and other heating sources.

Please do not directly rinse the machine with water when cleaning.Please do not install the machine in damp and raining environment to avoid electric shocking, catching fire, faults and distortion accidents.No dampnessNo rinsing

Observe the following items in order to prevent from injuring yourself, others and the damage of property:Please observe following contents of graphics. WarningCaution This indicates serious injury or death to human being may be caused. This will remind you that injury to people and damage to property may occur. This graphics represents (operation prohibited), and detailed prohibitive items will be displayed inside the graphics. This graphics represents(cause attention),and detailed cautions will be displayed inside the graphics. This graphic represents (forcible execution), and detailed forcible execution items will be displayed inside the graphics. WarningNo dismantlingNo touchingPlease do not disassembly and assembly the machine without authorization.Please do not insert your hand and take out clothes inside the spin barrel before it is fully stopped. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,

lack knowledge, unless they have been of experience and given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Safety and precautions Safety and precautions7 Please use correct power source. Please do not pull out or insert the plug with wet hands to avoid electric shocking. 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. It is strictly prohibited to place and sit children or lay weights on the washer. Please do not pull the electric cord when pulling out the plug. Please do not wash down raincoat, fishing coat and similar clothes in the washer.

55 C The water temperature shall not exceed 55℃ when washing with warm water. Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Caution

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.Base foamed cushion The height of drain hose (“a”)should between 86-100 cm. Diameter of “b”shuld not less than 3 cm, and flow capacity not less than 40 L/Min. 86~100 cm Placement of upper water drain hose Before washing machine starts, user should hang up the drain pipe 86-100cm height from the floor. Installation of water inlet pipe 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 evenly apply the force and do not twist the water inlet valve to avoid breaking of water inlet valve joint. clamping nut, Water inlet hose Clamping nut If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified personsin 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. Wet hands are prohibited Safety and precautions Safety and precautions10 Preparation before washing Before washing, please do take out coins, keys and other hard goods, and zip up clothes and barrel from damage.

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

Adjustable foot (extend when clockwise rotating and shorten when counterclockwise rotating) (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) Connect with to power source.

Put down the drain hose.

Upper drain Note: The water will overflow when the height of the drain hose under 860mm.>860mm Put in clothes and suitable amount of washing powder.

Install the water inlet hose.

tightly to prevent them Turn on the water supply. 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. Washers Faucet Faucet Adapter Quick Connector Washer Water inlet hose Drain hose Washer Rear View of Washer Installing Quick Sink Adapter 9Parts identification of the washer Instruction of the washer operation panel Inlet hose 1pc Accessories Please refer to the real material as the attachment Top lidLint filterControl panelCabinetDrain hoseInner tubImpellerDetergent dispenserAdjustable legPower plug

Rinse setting Press the button , you can choose between 1-4 times rinse. Delay Each time we press the preset button, the preset timeis added by 1hr. For more than 24hrs preset time, eachpress of the button would add 6hrs. preset time can beset up to 48 hrs. When the light of preset is on, it meansthe preset time, or no preset time. Program setting Select wash program of [ ], ], white , ,[child`s clothes],[color], [economic] and [wool].heavy [normal [ ] [jeans]The indicator light moves to the selected program. The expected water level, no of rinses and total time to completethe program will be displayed in the indicator. Environment protect We can select “energy saving”, water saving quiet operation, Water temperature press the button to select different temperature water for washing .when the "hot"is on ,it does not means washing machine will usewater supplied by the water inlet Start/pause After program selection, press the button to start. The flashing indicator light will indicate that selected program is working and its current states. Press the button to pause the operation during the wash program, repressing of button will continue the program till the program is finished. ON/OFF switch When “ON/OFF” button is pressed, the washing machine is in working state, and starts in standard program.During the operation if the button is pressed ,wouldend the running program, and is in the state of power off. “ON/OFF” it If drawing is changed, no inform any more.

JEANS 1.The function display light Indicate that a selected feature is ON or what the cycle is about to begin. 2.During the wash cycle ,the light indicates the current STATUS of wash/ rinse /spin cycle.The wash stops Programme selection 1 Install the washing machine 3 Measure out the detergent 7 Plug the power supply 6 Turn on the water supply 8 Select the desired program 5 Hang up the drain pipe firmly 4 Close the top lid 9 Press the [start/pause] key

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.

Select the proper water level and other attached functions. 2 Load the laundry Instruction of the Heavy procedure Instruction to single wash procedure Steps in details 1.Press the button.2.According to the washing amount choose the proper water level.3.Press Start/Pause button. ON/OFF

! 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.1.[ ] wash program is the easiest, most convenient and most common washing program. When the user press the switch and then press [Start/Pause] button, the washing 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.Heavy“ON/OFF” Heavy! 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. NOTICE

Quick start The main wash 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. 5. Put in the laundry in the first batch and press “ Function” button to run “Rinse” and “Spin”.Special features About the procedure of full automatic wash program Preset time means the staring time of washing2.Open the tap and lay the drain hose.3.Put in the laundry and detergent.Preset time program1.Switch on the “ON/OFF” . 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 beginning 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 time2. To change the delay time , cancel the delay time first , and then press “Delay” button to reset.1. Press “ Power” button to cancel the delay time.Method of use of delay buttonPress the “ DELAY” button each time, the number on the digital indication adds by “1” ; After the number reaches “24” , press the “ DELAY”button eachtime , the number adds by “6” ; After the number reaches 48, the light of delaytime turns off , and the delay program returns to original status. Heavy Powerful in washing and applicable for washing clothes of a family in any season. Normal Powerful in washing, applicable for washing seriously stained clothes. White Especially suitable for washing cotton clothes. Colour Suitable for washing easily fading clothes and don't mix the clothes with different color. Especially suitable for washing underclothes and child's clothes. Child's clothes Wool The washing time is short. Applicable for washing light stained clothes. Economy Jeans Powerful in washing, applicable for washing seriously stained clothes.Suitable for washing woolen clothes. Soak wash1. 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.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. Notes: Weight standard of clothes Union suit including coat and trousers(blended) about 800g Pyjamas including coat and trousers (cotton) about 500gLong sleeves shirt (blended) about 200gShort sleeves shirt (cotton) about 130gBed sheet (cotton)about 500gBath towel (cotton) about 300gTrunks (cotton) about 50gSocks (blended) about 50gNotes: 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.

3. Switch on the “ON/OFF”and press the “Program” button to select the“ program and“Large”orJeans”

“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 wrinkle.

16Features of five fully auto program are as follows: NormalJeans program16'40"+20"36'30"+30"8'40"+20"11'40"+20"11'40"+20"2'40"+20"2'40"+20"14'40"6mins7mins81mins43mins76mins79mins91mins31mins22mins67mins Heavy WhiteChild`s clothesprogramColourNormal WoolNormal Economy Normal 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. The water volume above listed is based on normal clothes volume. Water volume is different because of clothes variety. When washing machine doe not run properly, please adjust clothes volume or water level. The test Program During program, it is identified as Efficiency Program .“Normal” Recommended Load size: Load size in lbsLoad size SmallMediumLarge Less than 7.76

Approximate Water used in gallon

LargeLargeLargeLargeLargeLargeLargeLargeSmall-LargeDefaultSmall-LargeSmall-LargeSmall-LargeSmall-LargeSmall-LargeSmall-LargeSmall-Large Total timeEnd of programThe washing machine will send off the sound of dou-dou at the end of any program operationto 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 notin use to avoid water leakage or the fire accidents." "Maintenance 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 avoidany damage to the plasticaccessories.Clean the water inletClean 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.If the drain filter is not cleaned at proper time (every 10 times of use),Drain problem could be caused.Notes: Clean Of the filter After long time use, the water inlet mesh bag may be blocked with smudginess, and should be cleaned according to the following steps:

1. Switch on the power, followed by shutting off the tap .

2. Let the washer works for 5 seconds so that water

flows into the tub through the water inlet hose. 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:

1. Take out the lint filter.

2.Open the filter and wash it clean in the water.

3. Restore it and fix it.

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 magic filter) (only for normal filter) Cleaning and Maintenance of the washing machine About the procedure of full automatic wash program

Load sizeThe washing machine can self determine and send buzzing alarming to some errors andincorrect 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.SymptomThe machine does not workThe electricity is offThe power plug is not plugged tight.The power switch is not switched onTurn the electricity onRe-plug the power plug. Check the power socket, or change other inlet was stopped up by the sundries.Whether the washing machine leakPower off, wait for coming water.Open the lid and tap, close the lidOpen the lid, dislodge the sundries, close the lid.Power off, plug out, send to repairAlarming foropening lidHaving opened the lid before spinOpen the lid after presetCover the top lidCover the top lidUnbalance alarmingThe laundry is uneven.Open the top lid, replace the laundry evenly, and close the top lid.Does not drainThe drain hose is twisted or jammed or placed too high.Open the lid, solve the problem of jam, and close the lidOverflow alarmingWater level is higher than rated overflow levelPower off, repairCausation SolutionNo water supplyThe tap is not open Flashing. (Water inlet error)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 unbal- anced distribution of load in the tub.The following cases are not faultsDoor-lock failureNot 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.

washing Abnormal draining Abnormal spin Identify usual trouble of washer 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. ! 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. 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 abnormity or alarms, please check and correct as follows. ! 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. ! 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) Malfunction display and solutions

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