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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 3 English 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 childre
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 4 English 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. Hydrogen gas may be produced if the water heater has not been used in more than 2 weeks. This may be explosive under certain circumstances. If this is
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 5 English Table Of Contents PAGE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................1-2 PARTS AND FEATURES ..................................................................4-5 OPERATING YOUR WASHER ....................................................6-11 UNPACKING AND ACCESSORIES INVENTORY ..........................12 PROPER LOCATION ........................................................................13 INSTALLATION INS
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 6 English OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Parts and Features 1 2 3 5 4 1. Top Lid 4. Front Leveling Leg 2. Control Panel 5. Cabinet Handle (located on both sides of the washer) 3. Washer Cabinet 4
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 7 English 2 3 4 1 5 6 1. Water Inlet Valve 4. Power Cord Holder Clip 2. Water Absorption Cushion 5. Power Cord (115 Volt / 60 Hz) 3. Water Level Selector 6. Drain Hose 5
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 8 English OPERATING YOUR WASHER The Control Panel POWER ON/OFF A START PROGRAM SPIN QUICK POWER PAUSE SELECT RINSE WASH WASH High Middle Add Water level select Low 3 2 1 4 Power ON/OFF: (1) • Press the button once to turn ON the power to the washer. Press it again to turn the power OFF. Start/Pause: (2) • Press this button once to start the wash process. Press this button once again to pause the activity during the wash cycle. Push it again to resume the wa
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 9 English • Pre-treat all stains and heavily soiled areas for best results. • Do not overload your washer. • Close the door properly after loading the clothes. • When loading wet items, keep water level high enough to keep the unit in balance and to allow clothing to float easily in the water. Proper Use of Detergent • Fill water in the tub at the "Low" water level. • Add the detergent. • Load the washer. • Select the water level. Note: The amount of deterg
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 10 English Selecting the Wash Cycle • Press the "Program Select" button for your desired wash cycle. Choose between 7 options. • The total time includes the normal water inlet time and drain time. The total washing time may be affected by the water inlet pressure and water level. • The spin time is the time from the intermittent running to the finishing of the cycle. • In the "Power Wash" program, the first soak is approximately 20 minutes, pre-wash is app
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 11 English Wash Program Soak Wash Rinse Spin Total Times (approx (approx Minutes (approx (approx minutes) minutes) / Times minutes) minutes) Wash, Rinse - 8 – 15 6 / 2 4 35 – 42 & Spin Twice Wash, 25 16 – 30 6 / 2 4 68 – 82 Wash, Rinse & Spin Quick, Wash, - 5 - 9 3 / 1 4 21 – 28 Rinse & Spin Selecting the Water Level • There are 3 water levels to chose from: Low, Medium and High. Your selection may depend on your wash load. • Turning the knob to "Reset" wil
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 12 English End-of-Cycle Signal The machine will beep at the end of the cycle, indicating that the washing is complete. The "Wash/Rinse/Spin" indicator lights will still be ON. The washer will turn OFF automatically in approximately 10 minutes after the completion of the cycle. Closing the Top Lid For safety purposes, the top lid must always be closed during the wash process. If you open the top lid while the wash cycle is in progress, you will observe the
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 13 English Normal Operating Sounds The following sounds are normally heard during the operation of the washer: • Tumbling sounds can be heard as heavy wet clothes in the washer are tossed around continuously. • Air rushing noise is the result of the washtub spinning at a very high RPM. • Clicking sounds are caused by the wash and rinse cycles turning ON and OFF. 11
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 14 English Unpacking and Accessories Inventory Unpacking 1. Remove all packing materials. This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the washer accessories inside and outside. Slide out and remove the bottom Styrofoam that is used to protect the washer from shipping damage due to vibrations and shock. 2. Inspect and remove any remaining packing, tape or printed materials before using the washer. Note: The bottom panel is located between the
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 15 English Proper Location General • Select a suitable location for the washer on a hard even surface away from direct sunlight and heat sources (e.g., radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances, etc.). • Any floor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling leg located on the bottom right corner of the washer. • The washer must be placed at room temperature. You must not place the washer where the temperature is at or below freezing. Storage in
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 16 English Installation Instructions Read carefully and understand all installation instructions before installing this washing machine. If after completing the process you are still unsure whether the washer has been properly installed, we recommend that you contact a qualified installer. Tools and Materials Required You will need to use the following tools when installing your washer: Scissors Phillips Screwdriver Flathead Screwdriver Pliers Wrench Tape
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 17 English Installing the Lint Filter The lint filter must be installed before the washer is used. The lint filter is packaged with the User Manual. Leveling the Washer Your washer has an adjustable leveling leg that is located on the front right corner. After properly placing your washer in its final location, you may level the washer. • Loosen the adjustable nut. The leveling leg can be adjusted by turning it counter-clockwise to raise the washer and clo
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 18 English Installing Quick Sink Adapter: When installing the quick sink faucet adapter to the faucet, follow the steps below: 1. First, remove the aerator from your faucet nozzle and determine the size/type of the faucet. 2. Once you determine the size/type of the faucet (Outside Threaded End or Inside Threaded End), place the proper sized rubber washer into the silver faucet adapter. 3. Attach the silver faucet connector to the faucet. 4. Attach the fauce
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 19 English Unit Dimensions 17-1/4” 17-1/4” 38-5/8” 29-15/16” 17-5/8” 17-5/8” 17
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 20 English Electrical Connections Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounded plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. • Improper use of the plug can result in a risk of ele
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HLP21E MANUAL 6/20/03 10:03 AM Page 21 English Proper Care and Cleaning Warning! Always unplug your appliance before cleaning to avoid electric shock. Ignoring this warning may result in personal injury or death. Before using cleaning products, always read and follow the cleaning product manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury and product damage. General Cleaning and Maintenance Use only a damp or sudsy cloth to clean the control panel. • To avoid any kind of damag
