Equator EW510 User Manual

Washer

EW 510

Owner’s Manual

Colors: Platinum & White

FRONT LOADING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty……………………………………………………………………………2-3
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………….4

Important Safety Instructions ………………………………………………………5
Picture of the Combo Washer ………………………………………………8
Installation………………………………………………………………………….9-11
Control Panel …………………………………………………………………… 12-13
Operating Instructions …………………………………………………………….14
Program Selection Chart ………………………………………………………….15
Stain removal Chart………………………………………………………… 16-17
Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………….19
Technical Data …………………………………………………………………….19
Troubleshooting .………………………………………………….……………… 20

Company Information …………………………………………………………….21

Please read the Owner’s Manual careful ly before using your

new Equator Washer

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

Your Equator® appliance is protected by this warranty under normal,

personal, family or household use (1 Year), and limited commercial use

(90 days) in the USA and Canada.

WARRANTY

Equator Corporation undertakes to the consumer-owner to repair or, at Equator
Corporation’s option, to replace any part of this product that proves to be defective in
workmanship or material under normal personal, family or household use, in the USA and
Canada, for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. For commercial use, the
product is warranteed for a period of 90 days. During this period, Equator Corporation will
provide all labor and parts necessary to correct such defect, free of charge, if the appliance
has been installed and operated in accordance with Equator Corporation’s written
instructions with the appliance. Ready access to the appliance, for service, is the
responsibility of the consumer-owner.

Geographic Exception: If the product is installed at a location more than 50 miles from an
urban area (minimum population 25,000), Equator Corporation may, at its option, offer a
2-year parts only Warranty, if a service agent cannot be found. Responsibility for labor, in
such instances will be that of the consumer-owner. Equator Corporation will, however
provide free technical assistance for repairs.

EXCLUSIONS

In no event shall Equator Corporation be liable for incidental or consequential damages or
for damages resulting from external caus es such as abuse, misuse, incorrect voltage or acts
God. This warranty does not cover service calls that do not involve defective workmanship or
materials covered by this warranty. Accordingly, diagnosis and repair costs for a service call
that does not in volve defective workmanship or materials will be the responsibility of the
consumer-owner.

Specifically, the following work is not covered under warranty and does not constitute
warranty work:

§ Installation – e.g. improper hook-up or leveling or non-removal of shipping bolts

§ Maintenance – e.g. cleaning of air and/or water filter

§ Damage – e.g. replacing broken door handle

Most work is covered. The defining factor is, has the machine malfunctioned (Equator is
responsible) or has the customer omitted or done something to cause machine to
malfunction (customer is responsible). Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you.

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WARRANTY SERVICE

This warranty is given by:

Equator Corporation,
Equator Plaza,
2801 W. Sam Houston Parkway N.
Houston, TX 77043-1611

Service under this warranty must be obtained by the following steps, in order:

Call an Equator Corporation Authorized Service Agent (obtain number of nearest agent
from your dealer or by calling Equator Service at 1-800-776-3538). Under normal
circumstances, Service will be provided during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. weekdays).

GENERAL

Since it is responsibility of the consu mer-owner to establish the warranty period by verifying
the original purchase date, Equator Corporation recommends that a receipt, delivery slip or
some other appropriate payment record be kept for that purpose. Remember to send in your
Warranty Registration Card so that a proof of your purchase exists with Equator. You can
also register online or by calling Equator Customer Service at 1-800-776-3538. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
State to State.

Corporate Office

EQUATOR CORPORATION
Equator Plaza
2801 W. Sam Houston Parkway N.
Houston, Texas 77043 -1611
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: 800 -935-1955

European Testing Laboratories

US N° 3008319 CANADA

The ETL Listed Mar k is the legal equivalent to the UL and CSA Listed Marks

EQUATOR CONTACT NUMBERS

Service: 800-776-3538
Parts & Accessories: 888-483-9627
Technical Support: 888-935-1565

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your new Equator Washer. In addition to its award winning
design, this is a highly sophisticated engineered product that will give you many
years of satisfaction.

Here are some of the best reasons for buying your Equator Washer

1. Energy Savings

This appliance is engineered to provide valuable energy savings when compared to
other washers.

2. Maintenance

Since the machine has a self-cleaning pump, this appliance needs no cleaning of lint
after washing. Instead, there is a convenient coin trap.

3. Water Savings

This appliance uses approximately 9 gallons of water per wash cycle and 3 gallons per
dry cycle (in 120 minutes of drying) saving almost 40 gallons over a standard full-size
top-loading washer.

4. Improved Operation

With a spin speed of 1,000 RPM, more water is extracted..

5. Convenience

This appliance can be permanently installed and be made portable with casters and the
faucet adapter kit (sold separately as accessories) where needed.

6. Better Clothing Appearance

This Washer has no agitator to damage your clothes so they look better and last longer.

7. Placement Options

The Washer’s sleek design makes it a perfect appliance for any Kitchen or Laundry
Room. Its compact size makes the Washer perfect for placement on each floor of your
home.

8. Placement Options

The Washer’s sleek design makes it a perfect appliance for any Kitchen or Laundry
Room. Its compact size makes the Washer perfect for placement on each floor of your
home.

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1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your safety and that of you children

Your washing machine has been built in compliance with safety regulations, to
protect you and all your family.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using

your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

2. Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, or spotted with
gasoline, other flammable or explosive substances, as they emit vapors that could ignite or
explode.

3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near children.

4. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door.

5. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or drum is moving.

6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

7. Do not tamper with controls.

8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have skills to carry out.

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

10. 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 the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any
accumulated Hydrogen.

11. Do not use fabric softeners or products to reduce static unless recommended by the
manufacturers of the fabric softener product.

12. Check the Coin Trap every few months to remove any coins, buttons or similar size objects.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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HELPFUL HINTS

Your Washer features three different speeds during the wash cycle. During the Cotton cycle the drum

spins at 1,000 or 400 rpm depending on how you set it. During Permanent Press the drum spins at
500 rpm. During delicates, the drum spins at 400 rpm. When washing heavy cotton articles such as
bath towels or jeans, be sure the “Regular” washer setting is selected. The faster spinning will extract
more water from these highly absorbent fabrics and reduce the degree of dampness as the machine
goes into the drying mode. This will cut down on your drying time.

Use Liquid Fabric Softener. Fill the softener compartment up to the level marked. Using fabric
softener fluffs out clothes immediately after the wash cycle. This helps speed drying time and
reduces wrinkles.

Use Low sudsing Detergent. This is recommended for all front-loading washers. It ensures there is
no over sudsing, which may reduce the performance of your machine. If you have any problem
obtaining low sudsing detergent, please call Equator to obtain information on our house brand,
Equator low sudsing detergent. A coupon for a free box of the Equator detergent is enclosed with the
warranty card.

When sorting laundry always take into consideration the quantity and type of fabric contained in the
load. Highly absorbent fabrics such as those used in towels or jeans will absorb more water and
become very heavy when saturated. If you notice that you are washing too many highly absorbent
articles for a single load, separate them into smaller loads.

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