Westinghouse

Westinghouse ePX3100

Answers and step-by-step fixes from the official Westinghouse manual.

Common problems

The pressure washer won't turn on

1. Is it plugged into a grounded outlet? Connect the power cord to a grounded 120 volt outlet.
2. Is there water pressure trapped in the hose? Pull the trigger to release the water pressure.
3. Has the GFCI tripped? Press the RESET button on the power cord.
4. Could the motor or power cord be defective? Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-free for help.

The unit runs but no water comes out

1. Is the water coming from the right source? Connect the pressure washer to a water main. Do not use water from a lake, pool, or pond.
2. Is the nozzle clogged? Clean the nozzle.
3. Is the spray lance defective? Replace the lance.

The washer runs for a couple seconds then shuts off

1. Is this the auto-start feature priming the pump? The motor runs for 1 to 2 seconds to prime the pump, then shuts off until the trigger is squeezed. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem.
2. Are you squeezing the trigger too quickly? Squeezing the trigger rapidly can make the auto-start feature miss a cycle and keep the washer from turning on. Use slow, deliberate trigger pulls.

Step-by-step guides

Test and reset the GFCI

1. Plug the power supply cord into a receptacle.
2. Press the TEST button and listen for a sound showing the power connection broke.
3. Press the RESET button to restore power.

Clean a clogged nozzle

1. Stop the pressure washer and turn the water faucet completely off.
2. Release the pressure in the spray gun and unplug the pressure washer.
3. Remove the nozzle from the spray gun.
4. Clean debris from inside the nozzle with a cleaning tool or fine needle.
5. Back flush water through the nozzle using a garden hose.
6. Put the clean nozzle back on the lance or in storage.

Store the pressure washer

1. Release the pressure in the spray gun and unplug the pressure washer.
2. Wrap the cord around the cord retainer.
3. Remove the garden hose and tilt the unit to drain water from the inlet.
4. Remove all nozzles and place them in the nozzle storage area.
5. Disconnect the high pressure hose and wrap it around the hose retainer.
6. Disassemble the spray gun and lance and place them in the gun holsters.
7. Store the unit in a dry, covered spot away from extreme heat and cold.