RCA RPW302 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMPACT PORTABLE
WASHING MACHINE

UNPACKING 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.

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Co ntent s

Safety and pr eca uti ons ... ... ... .......... ... ... ... ... ... ............. ... ... ... ... ... ..........

Installat ion o f the w ash er.. ... ... .......... ... ... ... ... ... ............. ... ... ... ... ... ........

Preparati on be for e was hin g.. ... .......... ... ... ... ... ... ... .......... ... ... ... ... ... .......

Parts ident ifi cat ion o f the w ash er.. .......... ... ... ... ... ... ... .......... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Instructi on of t he wa she r ope rat ion p anel......... ... ... ... ... ... .......... ... ... ... ...

Quick start ... ... ... ... ... ............. ... ... ... ... ... .......... ... ... ... ... ... ............. ... ... ...

The m ain w ash ... ... ... .......... ... ... ... ... ... ............. ... ... ... ... ... .......... ... ... ... ...

Special fea tur es. ... ... ... ... .......... ... ... ... ... ... ............. ... ... ... ... ... .......... ... ...

About the proc edu re of f ull a uto mat ic wa sh program..... ... ... ... ... ... .......... ... .

Cleaning an d Mai nte nan ce of t he wa shi ng machine..... ... ... ... ... ... ............. ... ... ... ... .

Identify usual trouble of washer.............................................................................

Malfuncti on di spl ay an d sol uti ons ............. ... ... ... ... ... .......... ... ... ... ... ... ....

Technical spe cif ica tio ns. ... ... .......... ... ... ... ... ... ............. ... ... ... ... ... .......... ... ... ...

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Important safety instructions

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Installing Quick Sink Adapter

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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
before it is used.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 equipment­grunding 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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 electric
shocking, short circuit and catching
fire.

Regularly clean the power plug to
remove dust and dirt to avoid contact
failure.

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 by
accidental leakage.

（earthing）

Please insert the power plug tightly.

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Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Smoke and fire prohibited

Earthing

Pull out the plug

Warning

Please 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.

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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 dampness

No rinsing

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Observe the following items in order to prevent from injuring yourself, others
and the damage of property:

Please observe following contents of graphics.

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Warning

Caution

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.

Warning

No dismantling

No touching

Please 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,

or

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.

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Safety and precautions Safety and precautions

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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.

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55 C

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

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Caution

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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 d rai n hos e (“a ”)s hou ld be tween 86-100 cm.
Diameter of “ b”s hul d not l ess t han 3 c m, an d flow capacit y
not less than 4 0 L/M in.

86~100 cm

Placement of upper water drain hose

Before wash ing m ach ine s tar ts, u ser s hould hang up th e
drain pipe 86 -10 0cm h eig ht fr om th e flo or.

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 persons in 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 precautions

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Preparation before washing

Before washing, please do take out coins,
keys and other hard goods, and zip up clothes

and

barrel from damage.

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NOTICE

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

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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.

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Put down the drain

hose.

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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.

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Install the water
inlet hose.

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For two inlet hoses

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tightly to prevent them

Turn on the
water s upply.

When instal lin g the q uic k sin k fau cet a dapter to the fa uce t, fo llo w the s tep s bel ow:

1.First,r emo ve th e aer ato r fro m you r faucet nozzl e and d ete rmi ne th e siz e/t ype of
the faucet.

2.Once you de ter min e the s ize /ty pe of t he faucet(Ou tsi de Th rea ded End or Inside
Thr ead ed En d), pla ce th e proper sized r ubb er wa she r int o the s ilv er faucet adapter.

3.Attach th e sil ver f auc et co nne cto r to the faucet.

4.Attach th e fau cet c onn ect or to t he wa ter inlet hose a nd ma ke su re th at th e rub ber
washer is pla ced i n bet wee n.

5.Attach th e oth er en d of th e wat er in let h ose to the washe r wat er in let a nd ma ke
sure that the r ubb er wa she r is pl ace d in be tween.

Washers

Faucet

Faucet Adapter

Quick Connector

Washer

Water inlet hose

Drain hose

Washer

Rear View of Washer

Installing Quick Sink Adapter

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Parts identification of the washer

Instruction of the washer operation panel

Inlet hose 1pc

Accessories

Please refer to the real material as the attachment

Top lid

Lint filter

Control panel

Cabinet

Drain hose

Inner tub

Impeller

Detergent dispenser

Adjustable leg

Power plug

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Rinse setting

Press the button , you can choose between 1-4 times rinse.

Delay

Each time we press the preset button, the preset time

is added by 1hr. For more than 24hrs preset time, each

press of the button would add 6hrs. preset time can be

set up to 48 hrs. When the light of preset is on, it means

the 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 complete

the 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 use

water 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.

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Load Size select

Selection of function

START

PAUSE

ON/OFF

HEAVY

LOAD SIZE

Press “Load size” button, the user can set water level freely.

LED display :“1”(small)、“2”(medium)、“3”(large)

small

medium

large

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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 was h stops

Progr amme se lecti on

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

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When th e was h sto ps, the buzz er wi ll bu zz continu ous ly fo r 6 times and

then th e pow er wi ll be automa tic all y cut off.

Tur n off t he wa ter t ap.

Although the power can be cut off automatically, the power plug must be pull
out for the safety.

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Press t he butto n.ON/OF F

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Press t he St art /Pause key.

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Selec t the p rop er water lev el an d oth er attache d fun cti ons.

2 Load the laundry

Instr uctio n of the Heavy p roced ure

Instr uctio n to sing le wash p rocedure

Steps i n detai ls

1.Press the b utt on.

2.Accordi ng to t he wa shi ng am oun t cho ose the proper wate r lev el.

3.Press Sta rt/ Pau se bu tto n.

ON/OF F

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! 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.

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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”.