Splendide WDC1024M - Manual (Page 16)

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.
• Complete
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Washer Does Not Start
• Washer may not be plugged in or connection may be
loose.
• House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
• Timer knob not in correct position.
• Cycle selector knob not in correct position.
• Door is not securely shut.
Washer Stops During Cycle
• Drain hose is kinked or clogged (Fig. 1).
• House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or wall plug
not firmly in receptacle.
• No more than 6" of the drain hose should insert into a
standpipe.
• The outlet end of the drain hose must be at least
20" (50 cm) above the base of the machine.
• Assure an air break is available to prevent the machine
from siphoning in a standpipe.
• The standpipe should be at 25" (62 cm) minimum
34" (86 cm) maximum height.
• Assure the drain loop or suitable clamp to support drain
hose has been used.
Water Does Not Enter The Washer, Or It Enters
Slowly
• Water supply is not adequate in the area.
• Hot and cold water faucets for the inlet hoses are not
turned completely on.
• Water is being used elsewhere in the house, when the
washer is running.
• Water inlet hose filter are clogged (Fig. 3).
• Water inlet hoses are kinked.
Wash And Rinse Water Temperatures Are Incorrect
• The hot water hose and cold water hose are connected
to the wrong faucets.
Water Is Entering Washer But Tub Does Not Fill
• Standpipe for the drain hose is not the correct height.
(Fig. 2), drain hose is to far into standpipe or air break
does not exist.
Water Leaks
• Hose connections at faucet and/or machine not tight.
• Rubber washers are not inside the metal hose connec-
tors (Fig. 3).
• Drain hose not securely fastened (Fig. 1,2). Drain pipes
in the house are clogged.
• Too much detergent or a high sudsing detergent in soft
water is being used.
• Soil may be on the door seal or gasket of the washer
preventing a tight seal.
Water In Washer Does Not Drain Or Drains Slowly
• Drain hose is kinked or clogged (Fig. 1).
• Standpipe does not have a large enough diameter and is
slowing the draining process.
• Machine is over soaped.
• Wash filter plugged.
Over Sudsing
• Too much detergent used.
• Detergent used is not compatible with water conditions.
• Garments were pretreated, before washing.
• Additional laundry aids such as oxygen bleach may
cause additional sudsing.
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.