Magic Chef MCSTCW21W2, MCSTCW16W2 User Manual

2.1 CU. FT. WASHING MACHINE

2.1 CU. FT. WASHING MACHINE2.1 CU. FT. WASHING MACHINE

USER MANUAL

USER MANUALUSER MANUAL

MODEL MCSTCW21W2

MODEL MCSTCW21W2MODEL MCSTCW21W2

CONTENTS

CONTENTSCONTENTS

Important Safeguards

Installation Instructions

Before Washing Preparation

Parts and Features

Washing Cycle Guide

Maintenance and Care / Error Codes

Troubleshooting

Warranty Information

Before using your washing machine, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

READ THIS USER MANUAL

Inside this manual, you will find many helpful information on how to properly use and maintain your washing machine. Just a little preventative care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washing machine. You will find many answers to common problems in the troubleshooting tips section. If you review this section first, you may not need to call for service.

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UNPACKING YOUR WASHING MACHINE

1. Inspect and remove all packaging material.

2. Inspect and remove all remaining packing, tape, or printed materials before powering on your washing machine.

RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. CHILD SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY. THIS APPLIANCE IS TO BE USED ONLY FOR ITS INTENDED PUPROSE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. READ ALL RECOMMENDED SAFEGUARDS THOROUGHLY.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautionary guidelines, which includes the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in user manual.

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 to be used.

5. Never unplug your appliance by pulling on its power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.

6. Immediately replace any power cords, loose plugs, and power outlets in poor condition. Consult a certified electrician when replacing wall outlets.

7. Unplug your appliance before any maintenance and care duties, or before making any repairs to the appliance.

8. If your old appliance is not being used, we recommend that you remove the door or properly dispose your old appliance according to local law ordinances.

9. Do not operate your appliance in the presence of explosive fumes.

10. Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously spotted, cleaned in, washed in, or soaked in food oils, gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, chemicals, and any other flammable or explosive substance, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

11. Clothes or rags used to clean flammable or explosive substances 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 washer.

13. Do not try to remove clothes while the washer tub is moving. Wait for it to come to a complete stop before removing clothes.

14. The loading door of the washer must be closed when the tub is spinning.

15. Do not operate your appliance when parts are either missing or broken.

16. Do not use this appliance for commercial purposes. For household use only.

17. Do not operate this washer unless all enclosure panels are properly installed.

18. Do not tamper with the controls.

19. Do not allow any children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used around them.

20. This appliance must be connected to a proper electrical outlet with the correct amount of electrical supply, as specified on the rating label.

21. Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of electric shock and fire. Do not cut or remove the grounding plug. If you do not have a three-prong electric receptacle wall outlet, have a certified electrician install the proper receptacle wall outlet. The wall outlet must be properly grounded.

22. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a household hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is highly explosive. If the hot water system has not been used for more than two weeks, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow for several minutes prior to using your compact washer.

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

NOTE: If for any reason this product requires servicing, we strongly recommend that a certified technician performs the service.

24. To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not use an extension cord or outlet adapters to connect the unit to an electrical power source. The appliance must be properly grounded using a three-prong electric receptacle wall outlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be properly 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 power cord with a three-pronged plug for grounding purposes. This three-pronged 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 power cord can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the provided plug with the appliance – even if it will not fit into the outlet. Have a qualified technician install the proper wall outlet for you.

WARNING

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

SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONSSAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

In order to prevent injury to yourself and others, or property damage, observe the following items:

Observe the following visual guidelines:

Do not disassemble and reassemble the washer without authorization.

Do not install the washer in moisture enriched environment in order to avoid electric shock, fire, or other electrical accidents.

Do not insert your hand and take out clothes inside the spinning tub before it stops.

Do not directly rinse the machine with water when cleaning.

Do not let children climb onto the machine or peer into the spinning tub, in order to avoid injury.

Prohibit from washing clothes that came in contact with kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, or any other flammable chemicals.

Do not damage the power cord or plug to avoid electric shock, fire, and/or short-circuiting the appliance.

Pull out the 3-pronged plug from the socket when the machine is not in use.

Regularly clean the power plug to remove dust and dirt, in order to prevent electrical failure.

Properly connect the ends of the power cord and water hose to avoid any accidental leakage and electric shock.

Insert the 3-pronged power plug securely into the electrical outlet.

Do not place any incense, flammable items, and other heating sources onto the washing machine.

Use the correct power source: 3-pronged wall outlet (no adapters).

Do not remove or insert the plug with wet hands to avoid electric shock.

Ensure that the water inlet pipe is connected to a water source, and that the tap is opened prior to washing clothes.

Do not change or alter the power cord or the 3-pronged plug, in any way.

The water temperature shall not exceed 131oF when washing with hot water.

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

Remove the power cord from the base of the 3-pronged plug only.

Do not wash: raincoats, fishing coats, heavy jackets, and other similar items or clothes.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

REMOVE PACKAGING

• Remove packaging, foam cushions, and bottom cardboard.

• Open the washer door and take out the accessories.

• Use of washer with the foam cushion is strictly prohibited.

PLACEMENT OF UPPER WATER DRAIN HOSE

The height of the drain hose (A) should be between ~34 to 40”. Its diameter (B) should not be less than 1.20”, and its flow capacity should not be less than 40 L/Min.

Before starting the washer, users should properly hang the drain pipe ~34 to 40” above the floor.

FOR UPPER DRAIN SYSTEM ONLY

Foam Cushion Base

34 - 40”

INSTALLATION OF WATER INLET HOSE

• Place the water inlet hose screw onto the tap.

• Tightly screw the other end of the hose to the water inlet valve using the rubber seal ring inside.

NOTE:

apply force and avoid twisting the water inlet valve to prevent breakage of the water inlet valve joint.

When tightening the clamping nut, evenly

Clamping Nut

Water Inlet Hose

ONLY FOR WATER INLET HOSE WITH

DOUBLE THREADED SCREW

QUICK SINK ADAPTER INSTALLATION

QUICK SINK ADAPTER INSTALLATIONQUICK SINK ADAPTER INSTALLATION

When installing the quick sink adapter to the sink faucet, follow these guidelines:

1. Remove the aerator from your faucet nozzle and determine the size and type of the faucet (Outside Threaded End or Inside Threaded End).

2. Once you determine the size and type of the faucet, place the proper sized rubber washer into the silver faucet adapter.

3. Attach the silver faucet adapter to the sink faucet.

4. Attach the faucet adapter to the water inlet hose and ensure that the rubber washer is placed between the adapter and the water inlet hose.

5. Attach the other end of the water inlet hose to the water inlet on the washer, and ensure that the rubber washer is placed between the water inlet hose and the washer.

PREPARATION BEFORE WASHING

PREPARATION BEFORE WASHINGPREPARATION BEFORE WASHING

ADJUST THE FOOT TO STABILIZE THE WASHING MACHINE.

Adjustable foot. Rotating clockwise

will extend the foot, and rotating counterclockwise will shorten the foot. Slightly incline the washer first and loosen the adjustable foot knob prior to rotating. Adjust all four corners of the washer to ensure an even, stable surface with the ground. Then tighten the adjustable foot knob and lock it. If the ground is not flat, make corrections on the ground surface, otherwise the washer barrel will spin on an incline and knock into the washer cabinet.

CONNECT TO A POWER SOURCE.

TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY.

ENSURE PROPER PLACEMENT OF DRAIN HOSE FOR WATER DRAINING.

UPPER DRAINAGE

NOTE: The water will overflow when the

height of the drain hose is under 34”.

INSTALL THE WATER INLET HOSE.

TWO WATER INLET HOSES

PLACE CLOTHES INTO THE WASHER AND ADD A SUITABLE AMOUNT OF WASHING

~34-40”

POWDER BASED ON LAUNDRY VOLUME, AND SELECT WASH CYCLE PROGRAM.

Before washing clothes, take out any coins, keys, and other hard items, while zipping up zippers to prevent any damage.

POWER LINE

WATER INLET

DRAIN HOSE (UPPER DRAIN ONLY)

CONTROL PANEL

PARTS AND FEATURES

PARTS AND FEATURESPARTS AND FEATURES

TOP LID

FRAME

CABINET

WATER INLET HOSE

INCLUDED WITH WASHING MACHINE

ADJUSTABLE LEG

FOR LOWER DRAIN SYSTEM USE ONLY

CONTROL PANEL

CONTROL PANELCONTROL PANEL

WATER LEVEL

Press this button to select water level. The indicator lights will move each time the button is depressed.

FUNCTION

• Press this button to select wash time.

• Press this button to select rinse time.

• Press this button to select spin time.

DELAY

Press this button to preset the delay function. For less than 24 hours, each time the button is depressed, the time delay is an hour. For 24+ hours, each time the button is depressed, the time delay is 6 hours. After 48 hours, the preset indicator will reset.

PROGRAM

Press this button to select fully automatic programs like:

Normal (Light) Quick (Flash) Jeans (Light) Anti-Wrinkle (Flash) Cotton (Light) Air Dry (Flash)

START/PAUSE

Press this button after program selection to start the washer. Press this button again to pause the current program. Press this button once more to continue the currently selected program.

POWER

• ON/OFF Power

• Automatic Power

TEMPERATURE

Press this button to set either HOT or COLD water for the wash cycle. When the HOT and Cold indicator lights are both lit, both water inlets are activated for WARM water.

NOTE: To protect the electrical components and circuits of the control panel, the ON/OFF power button should not be depressed more than once within 30 seconds.

CHILD LOCK

Press the “Water Level” button and “Function” buttons at the same time to engage the lock feature. Press the “Water Level” And “Spin” button at the same Time to disengage the child lock.

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