Splendide Washing Machine Use and Care Guide

Wash Cycle Table

Product Description
1. Top
2. Detergent dispenser drawer
3. Control panel
4. Door handle
5. Porthole door
6. Drain pump (behind the cover panel)
7. Cover panel
8. Adjustable feet (2)

 

Detergent Dispenser Drawer

• compartment 1: Pre-wash detergent (powder)
• compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid) If liquid detergent is used, it is recommended that the removable plastic partition A (supplied) be used for proper dosage. If powder detergent is used, place the partition into slot B.
• compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.) The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.
• extra compartment 4: Bleach

NOTE: Splendide recommends using 1 to 2 tbsp. of a bio-friendly fabric softener, or similar brand per wash load. These softeners tend to appear light in color and dissolve more quickly in less water, minimizing build-up within your machine.

NOTE: Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-washing, and for washing with hot temperatures.

NOTE: Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.

 

Bleach Cycle

Bleaching may only be performed in conjunction with wash cycles “Whites”. If desired, pour the bleach into extra compartment 4; pour the detergent and softener into the corresponding compartments, then select one above mentioned wash cycle. This option is recommended only for sturdy fabrics such as cottons, linens, etc...

NOTE: At the end of the cycle, there may be water standing in the bleach or other compartments, this is NORMAL. The Bleach compartment can be removed when not in use.

NOTE: Bleach & Prewash cannot both be used in the same cycle. If desired, you must choose only one of these options.

 

Wash Cycles

NOTE: The machine remembers your last option selection for Temperature, Spin Speed, and Post Cycle Care, and will use it for future wash cycles until you deselect that option i.e. if temperature is changed from the default setting on the Regular wash cycle, the machine will use that modified setting next time a Regular wash cycle is selected. To restore factory defaults for Temperature and Spin Speed, refer to the WASH CYCLE TABLE.

Whites

• Use this cycle when using liquid chlorine bleach. Pour the bleach, the detergent and the additives into the relevant compartments.

Colors

• This cycle is intended for use with colored fabrics, including cotton and synthetic garments.This cycle is designed to use less hot water, and is suitable for lightly soiled garments.

Regular

• Suitable for washing normally soiled cottons and linens.

Express

• This wash cycle was designed to wash lightly soiled garments quickly. By selecting this wash cycle (“Express” at WARM temperature), it is possible to wash different fabrics together (except for wool and silk items).

Perm Press

• This cycle has less mechanical agitation and lower spinning speed designed to reduce wrinkles.

Quick Wash

• This wash cycle was designed to wash lightly soiled garments quickly. By selecting this wash cycle (“Quick Wash” at WARM temperature), it is possible to wash different fabrics together (except for wool and silk items).

Lightly Soiled

• This wash cycle was designed to wash lightly soiled garments quickly. By selecting this wash cycle (“Lightly Soiled” at WARM temperature), it is possible to wash different fabrics together (except for wool and silk items). For this cycle we recommend pretreating stains, shirt necks and wrists with specific anti-stain products. This cycle is also used for winterization. Refer to the RV/MARINE WINTERIZATION section for details.

Active Wear

• Is for washing lightly soiled sports clothing fabrics (tracksuits, shorts, etc.); for best results, we recommend not exceeding the maximum load indicated in the “Wash Cycle Table”.

Jeans

• Turn garments inside-out before washing.

Delicates

• For washing very delicate garments. It is advisable to turn the garments inside out before washing them.

Wool

• For washing wool garments. For best results, use special detergents and do not exceed the maximum recommended load indicated in the “Wash Cycle Table.

Silk

• Use special wash cycle to wash all silk garments. We recommend the use of special detergent which has been designed to wash delicate clothes.

Clean Washer

• This cycle uses a higher water volume in combination with regular liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer. Do not use thickened or splash-less bleach for this cycle. When using this cycle, the drum must be empty.

Rinse + Spin

• Rinses and then spins. For resilient garments.

Spin + Drain

• Spins the load then empties the water. For resilient garments. If you exclude the spin cycle using the button, the machine will only drain.

 

Checking the Water Supply Hose

Check the inlet hose regularly (at least once per year) for brittleness and cracks. If damaged, replace it immediately. During the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open. If the inlet hose has a transparent coating, periodically check if the color intensifies locally. If yes, the hose may have a leak and should be replaced.

Cleaning the Mesh Filters in the Water Inlet Valves

1. Close water tap and unscrew the inlet hose. NOTE: Never use second-hand hoses.

2. Now unscrew the inlet hose on the back of the washing machine by hand. Wipe any debris off of the mesh filter on the water inlet valve with your hand or using a squirt bottle to flush it out with water.

3. Attach one inlet hose to the water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on washer. Use pliers to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Turn on that hose's respective water supply, and check for leaks. Tighten if necessary. Repeat this step with the second inlet hose. Both inlet hoses must be connected for washer to work properly.

Cleaning the Detergent Dispenser

Remove the dispenser by rotating out to fully open position and then pulling it out (see figure). The drawer will slide on the handle.

You may find some residue buildup in or behind the washer’s dispenser. Wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth and towel dry. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.

Replace the dispenser by sliding it back onto the handle and make sure that it is correctly seated.

Cleaning the Water Filter/ Draining Residual Water

1. Remove the cover panel: Using a screwdriver, do that which is shown in the following figure.

2. Container for the drained water: Place a low and wide container under the water filter in order to collect the residual water.

3. Drain the water: Slowly turn the filter counter-clockwise until all the water has come out. Allow the water to flow out without removing the filter. Once the container is full, close the water filter by turning it clockwise. Empty the container. Repeat the procedure until all the water has been drained.

4. Remove filter: Lay a cotton cloth beneath the water filter, which can absorb a small amount of rest water. Then remove the water filter by turning it out anticlockwise.

5. Clean the water filter: remove large clumps of lint by hand from the filter and place lint in a suitable waste container. Remove remaining residue from the filter by rinsing with water.

6. Insert the water filter and reinstall the cover panel: Reinsert the water filter again by turning it in clockwise direction. Make sure to turn it in as far as it goes; the filter handle must be in vertical position. To test water tightness of the water filter, you can pour about 1 liter (0.22 gal) of water into the detergent dispenser. Then reinstall the cover panel.