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Splendide Use Procedures

We are preparing to use the Splendide in our coach for the first time.  We purchased the coach used and have not used the washer/dryer combination. Do we wash with the grey water valve closed, then dump. Or do we wash with the grey water dump valve open and the dump hose connected to the RV Park sewer dump. Or maybe some other procedure. Thanks. Larry
Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'

Re: Splendide Use Procedures

Reply #1 –
We leave the grey valve open all the time so in our case when using the Splendide, the grey is open.

You can wash more than you can dry in the Splendide.  So, wash two sheets and pillow cases, then dry one sheet and pillow case at a time.

Hope this helps you as we use ours all the time and never go to a laundromat.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

Re: Splendide Use Procedures

Reply #2 –
Rudy,
Thanks for the reply. Do you know where the valves are located that turn on the hot and cold to the washer?
Thanks, Larry
Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'

Re: Splendide Use Procedures

Reply #3 –
In my 1995 U320, they are in the cabinet under the refrigerator.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

Re: Splendide Use Procedures

Reply #4 –
Quote from: LTG –
We are preparing to use the Splendide in our coach for the first time.  We purchased the coach used and have not used the washer/dryer combination. Do we wash with the grey water valve closed, then dump. Or do we wash with the grey water dump valve open and the dump hose connected to the RV Park sewer dump. Or maybe some other procedure. Thanks. Larry
Larry, you can wash with either configuration.  I would suggest the first time you wash with the gray water valve closed and look at your tank monitor before and after the first load... that will give you an idea of the amount of water that particular cycle uses.

You don't say which model you have... if you or Terry have more questions, you'll get more specific answers as there is some variation between the older models and the newer ones.  Our '03 was plumbed for W/D, but none installed.  A few months after we purchased the coach in 11/09, we installed the new 2100XC.

Awhile back, I responded to another user with some laundry "tips," and the mods broke out my post into a new thread:  Pat's Helpful Splendide Laundry Tips

Here's a related thread on the lint flushing maintenance procedure for the 2100XC:  Splendide 2100XC "maintenance flush" procedure

Lastly, here's a thread on drying laundry using bedroom ceiling fans:  Bedroom Fans

Happy washing!  :))
The selected media item is not currently available.Pat Hatfield
2000 U295 3600 #5666 WTFE (sold 1/7/20)
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
previously: 2003 U295 3610 #6228 (sold 5/29/14)
previously:  2009 Honda CRV (sold 6/9/14)

Re: Splendide Use Procedures

Reply #5 –
Patricia,
Thanks for the reply. Our washer/dryer is a Splendide 2100.
Larry
Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'

Re: Splendide Use Procedures

Reply #6 –
Quote from: LTG –
Patricia, Thanks for the reply. Our washer/dryer is a Splendide 2100. Larry
Larry... don't know if you have the manual or not... but just in case, here are two; one is for the 2100 (non-XC) and the other is for the 2100XC.  I have the XC and I believe the McNeeces (also in an '03) have the non-XC.  You'll note in the lint-flushing discussion (Splendide 2100XC "maintenance flush" procedure) that there are some significant differences.

Here are the manuals:

2100 (non-XC):  http://www.splendide.com/manual_wd2100_2000s.pdf

2100XC:  http://www.splendide.com/WD2100XC_IOM3.pdf
The selected media item is not currently available.Pat Hatfield
2000 U295 3600 #5666 WTFE (sold 1/7/20)
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
previously: 2003 U295 3610 #6228 (sold 5/29/14)
previously:  2009 Honda CRV (sold 6/9/14)

Re: Splendide Use Procedures

Reply #7 –
Quote from: LTG –

Do you know where the valves are located that turn on the hot and cold to the washer?

In our '03 they are back right top behind the Splendide.  Best accessed from the space above the washer (you probably need to remove the top of the wood box in the corner).  The manabloc also likely has valves for the Splendide.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320
 

Re: Splendide Use Procedures

Reply #8 –
Michelle,
Thanks for the reply. I found the box in the corner in the shelve above the washer/dryer. I also found the Manibloc and saw the hot/cold shut offs for the washer/dryer. We turned on washer/dryer and the water started running. The valves have been on for the eight months that we have owned the coach.  Scary how on top of things we are.

Patricia,
We have the manuals. Both in print and PDF.

Thanks
Larry

Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'