Avanti STW30D0W, STW16D0W User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

PORTABLE WASHER

LAVADORA PORTATIL

LAVEUSE PORTABLE

Model Numbers	STW16D0W
Nos de Modelos	STW20D2P
Nos de Modèles	STW30D0W

BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Avanti Products LLC

P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152

www.avantiproducts.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Appliance Safety	3
Important Safeguides	4
Help Us Help You / If You Need Service	5
Parts, Features, and Accessories	6
Important Safety Instructions	7
Installation Instructions	8
Before Using Your Portable Washer	8
Selecting a Location	8
Installing the Noise Damper Plate	9
Connecting the Water Supply Hoses / Sink Faucet Connection	9 – 10
Disconnecting the Water Supply Hoses / Positioning the Drain Hose	10
Electrical Connection / Extension Cords	11
Control Panel / Functions Description	12
Operating Your Portable Washer	13
Preparation / Before Washing	13 – 14
Operating Instructions	15
Manual Function (Custom Washing Cycle) /Automatic Wash Program	15 – 17
Delayed Start (Preset) Setting / Child-Proof Setting	18
Adding / Removing Clothing After the Cycle Starts
Care and Maintenance	19
Problems with Your Portable Washer	20
Troubleshooting Guide / Service for Your Portable Washer	20
Your Avanti Products Warranty / What is not Covered	21
Instrucciones en Español	23 – 29
Instructions en Français	31 - 50
	Last
Registration Information and Registration Card	Page

APPLIANCE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words “DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”.

Danger means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in severe personal injury or death.

Warning means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in extensive product damage, serious personal injury, or death.

Caution means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury, or property or equipment damage.

All safety messages will alert you do what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES

Before the appliance is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using the appliance, follow basic precaution, including the following:

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord.

Replace all panels before operating.

It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your appliance be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.

Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. And do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line of the unit is disconnected.

Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.

Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or death.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this material. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

FOLLOW WARNING CALL OUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE TO YOUR MODEL

Use two or more people to move and install appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and below 90°F (32°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the element, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips.

The appliance should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.

The appliance must be installed with all electrical, water and drain connections in accordance with state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (115 V AC only, 60 Hz), properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required.

Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of appliance.

The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amperes.

It is important for the appliance to be leveled in order to work properly. You may need to make several adjustments to level it.

Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the appliance.

Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents of abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may damage or discolor the interior.

Do not use this apparatus for other than its intended purpose.

HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new portable washer properly.

Keep it handy to answer your questions.

If you don't understand something or you need more assistance, please call:

Avanti Customer Service 800-220-5570

Keep proof of original purchase date (such as your sales slip) with this guide to establish the warranty period.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a plate located on the rear outside wall of the portable washer.

Please write these numbers here:

____________________________________

Date of Purchase

____________________________________

Model Number

____________________________________

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your portable washer.

If you received a damaged portable washer, immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the portable washer.

Save time and money. Before you call for service, check the Troubleshooting Guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

We're proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are some steps to follow for further assistance.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your portable washer. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details, including your telephone number, and send it to:

Customer Service

Avanti Products

10880 NW 30 Street

Miami, FL 33172 USA

PARTS & FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

WARNING injury when using your portable washer, follow these basic precautions:

Read all instructions before using the portable washer.

Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapours that could ignite or explode.

Under certain conditions, 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, turn on all hot-water faucets and let water flow from 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.

DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous . . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”

Before you throw away your old portable washer: Take off the lid.

Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the portable washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.

Do not reach into the washer if the agitator or inner tub is moving.

Do not tamper with controls.

Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions.

Never clean portable washer parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Do not place the washer in steamy rooms or where the washer is directly exposed to rain. Moisture may destroy the electrical insulation causing an electrical shock hazard.

Do not store, use gasoline, or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other portable washer. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

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

-Save these instructions-

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.

This appliance should not be operated by those with a lack of experience or knowledge of its use or operation, unless they have been given instructions concerning and/or are supervised during the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

This appliance is not intended for use by children. To avoid any possible type of injury or damage to the unit and or personal property all children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE WASHER		SCREWDRIVER
Remove the exterior and interior packing.		SCREWDRIVER
Remove the exterior and interior packing.
You will need the following tools:
	Wrench
	Pliers
	Screwdriver
Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:		WRENCH	PLIERS

2 Inlet Hoses

1 Faucet Adapter

1 Noise Proof Plate With Screws

1 Drain Hose Assembly

1 Water Inlet Plug

Remove shipping brace. Note - It should be saved and used (to prevent damage to washer components) whenever washer is moved or transported to a new location.

Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.

Allow 2 inches of space between the back and sides of the appliance.

Put your laundry into the washer evenly. Uneven laundry may cause noise or vibration.

DO NOT use excessively hot water (122ºF / 50°C or more). Plastic parts may be deformed or damaged. Also, clothing may be deformed or bleached.

Before washing, check all pockets. If nails or pins remain in pockets, they may damage the washer or clothes.

Never splash water on the control panel.

Plug the washer into an exclusive properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an Authorized Avanti Products service center.

SELECTING A LOCATION

Before you install the portable washer, select a location with the following characteristics:

A hard level surface (if the surface is uneven, see Adjusting The Adjustable Foot section on the next page).

Away from direct sunlight. Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating, plastic and electrical components.

Adequate ventilation.

Away from sources of heat such as coal or gas. Make sure that the washing machine does not stand on its power cord.

Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by carpeting when the portable washer is installed on a carpeted floor. It is recommended

that you place your portable washer on a hard material floor such as tile, concrete, linoleum and to avoid if at all possible placement on wooden floors or carpeted areas.

INSTALLING THE NOISE DAMPER PLATE

Affix the noise proof plate by using the screws.

CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY HOSES

The water supply hose must be connected to the washing machine at one end and to the water faucet at the other. Do not stretch the water supply hose. If the hose is too short and you do not wish to move the water faucet, replace the hose with a longer, high-pressure hose.

Select appropriate faucet as shown in the figures below. If none of these faucets are available, use the faucet adapter provided.

The end of faucet spout should be longer than 10mm (0.4”), or the connector cannot be fixed properly. Water leakage could develop.

1.Connect the water inlet hose to the faucet by turning the connecting nut.

Rubber ring seal

CONNECTING

NUT

Be sure a rubber ring is inside the connecting nut.

2.Then connect the other end of water inlet hose to the cold connector in water mixing valve by turning the connecting nut.

				LID OF
				HOT WATER
CONNECTING				CONNECTOR
NUT
NUT

WATER

INLET HOSE

COLD WATER

CONNECTOR

If you have both cold and hot water supplied, connect the inlet hoses by matching cold to cold and hot to hot.

1. Connect the water inlet hoses to the faucets	2. Unscrew the lid of hot water connector
by turning the connecting nuts.	in water mixing valve, and then connect
	the other end of water inlet hoses to the

	connectors in water mixing valve by
	turning the connecting nuts.
CONNECTING	CONNECTING
NUT	CONNECTING
NUT	NUT	HOT WATER
	NUT	HOT WATER
		CONNECTOR

WATER

WATER INLET HOSE

CONNECTING

INLET HOSE

NUT

COLD WATER

Be sure the rubber rings are inside the connecting nuts.

CONNECTOR

SINK FAUCET CONNECTION

For normal kitchen-sink tap only use the inlet hose with cold water inlet.

Connect the inlet hose to the male hose thread adapter by turning it clockwise to be fixed tightly.

Make sure to insert the rubber ring enclosed. Then connect tightly to your sink.

Note: Some faucets may require you to also use the female hose thread adapter between the male adapter and your sink faucet as shown below. Make sure the rubber ring is inserted and connect to your sink.

If water leaks from faucet connection or washer connection, turn off water and tighten fully using a wrench. Be careful not to over tighten and damage water connection. Turn on water supply and make sure no leaks are present.

DISCONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY HOSES

Dismantling the hose directly may cause water to splash due to the possible high water pressure in the hose, even after the faucet has been turned off. Please take off the hose as per following steps, even if the faucet is closed:

Turn off the faucet.

Turn on the power and let the machine run for about 5 seconds then turn it off.

Remove the connecting nuts from the faucet and washing machine.

Note: If the washing machine is frequently used, it is not necessary to dismantle the inlet hose to avoid possible damage to the screws.

POSITIONING THE DRAIN HOSE

Since only up drainage is available, drain hose can be hung in the basin or bathtub.

NOTE: The highest point of the drain hose must be in the height of 2.25 – 4 feet above floor level, otherwise, the washer cannot work normally.

CONNECTING

NUT

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Warning

Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products service center.

This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a threeprong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

This appliance requires a standard 115/120 Volt AC ~/60Hz

electrical ground outlet with three-prong. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. When a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3- prong wall outlet.

The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.

The appliance should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating label on the appliance. This provides the best performance and also prevent overloading house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheated. Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. When moving the appliance, be careful not to damage the power cord.

EXTENSION CORD

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this appliance. However, if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL/CUL-Listed, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 115 volts and at least 10 amperes.

SURGE PROTECTOR

Most electrical appliances use a series of electric control boards to operate. These boards are very susceptible to power surges and could be damaged or destroyed.

If the appliance is going to be used in an area or if your city / country is prone to power surges / outages; it is suggested that you use a power surge protector for all electrical devices / appliances you use. The surge protector that you select must have a surge block high enough to protect the appliance it is connected to. If you have any questions regarding the type and size of surge protector needed contact a licensed electrician in your area.

Damages due to power surges are not considered a manufacturer covered defect and will void your product warranty.

CONTROL PANEL

1	POWER ON / OFF BUTTON
2	START / PAUSE BUTTON
3	EXTRA RINSE OPTION SELECTOR BUTTON
4	AUTOMATIC WASH PROGRAM SELECTOR BUTTON
	NORMAL / QUICK	/ HEAVY
	BULKY / DELICATE / SPIN ONLY
5	CONTROL PANEL LOCK
	(PRESS AND HOLD TEMP AND PROGRAM BUTTONS
	SIMULTANEOUSLY)
6	WASH TEMPERATURE SELECTOR BUTTON
	HOT / WARM / COLD
7	LOAD SIZE SELECTOR BUTTON
	LARGE / MEDIUM / SMALL
8	DELAY WASH PROGRAM SELECTOR BUTTON
9	ELECTRONIC DISPLAY WINDOW
10	FUNCTION (CYCLE) SELECTOR BUTTON
	SOAK / WASH / RINSE / SPIN

OPERATING YOUR PORTABLE WASHER

PREPARATION

1.	Connect the water inlet hose 3.	Insert the plug into the
	to the water faucet. Don’t	socket. For safety the plug
	switch on the power if the	should have ground
	water pressure is lower than	connection.
	0.05MPa and higher than
	0.5MPa.
2.	Ensure the drain hose has
	been installed properly.

4.Insert the end of drain hose into the hook shelf, and hang the drain hose over a drain outlet.

5. Open the water faucet.

6.Put the wash load into the tub evenly.

7.Add the suitable quantity detergent into the detergent case.

8.Close the lid. Otherwise the washer will not wash or spin, and alarm will sound.

BEFORE WASHING

Prepare the wash load. Mix large and small articles in a load to get the best washing results. Drop articles loosely into the inner tub. Do not pack articles in or wrap them. Articles should move freely through the wash water for best cleaning results. Articles should rollover, sink and then reappear.

When washing very large articles, do not fill inner tub as full as with other loads. The water level in your washer should fit the size of your wash load. Small load will use lower water levels. There must be enough water in the inner tub to allow articles to move and turn over freely. Overloading the inner tub can result in poor washing and rinsing. Overloading may also cause wrinkling and tearing of articles.

Right

WATER LEVEL Wrong

BEFORE WASHING

Make sure that you follow all manufacturer instructions for washing:

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PRESS THE POWER BUTTON.

PRESS THE WATER LEVEL BUTTON.

Choose appropriate water level according to wash load quantity.

WATER TEMPERATURE CHOICE.

Press the water temperature selection button, you can choose from cold, warm, and/or hot water.

NOTE: The washer will provide a cold rinse in all TEMPERATURE settings.

	Indicator	Description
	Light Shown	Description
	Light Shown
	COLD	When the “COLD” indicator light is ON, it means the washing machine will only use
	COLD	water supplied by the cold water inlet.
		water supplied by the cold water inlet.
	HOT	When the “HOT” indicator light is ON, it means the washing machine will only use
	HOT	water supplied by the hot water inlet
		water supplied by the hot water inlet
	WARM	When the “WARM” indicator light is ON, it means the washing machine will use water
	WARM	supplied by both the cold and hot water inlets
		supplied by both the cold and hot water inlets

IMPORTANT: A single cold hose system does not allow the washing machine to automatically (select) regulate incoming water temperatures to match those listed on the control panel such as WARM or HOT.

PRESS THE FUNCTIONS SELECTION BUTTON.

Choose the desired function and then the corresponding indicator blink.

PRESS DOWN START/PAUSE BUTTON ONCE AND THE MACHINE WILL BEGIN OPERATION.

Please press this button to stop the normal operation, if it continues to work, press it again.

Water level can be reset during the normal operation. If the higher water level is selected, the machine will operate after refilling the water level selected.

MANUAL FUNCTIONS SELECTION (CUSTOM WASHING CYCLE)

WASH ONLY

Press down the power button.

Press the Function button until only the WASH indicator is ON.

Press the water temp button to select the water temperature.

Press the water level button to select the appropriate water level setting.