Alliance Laundry Systems W446I manual

Installation/Operation www .comlaundry .com Automatic W ashers Metered and Nonmetered W446I Part No. 38857R9 June 2007 K eep These Instructions f or Future Refer ence. (If this machine changes ownership, th is manual must accompany machine.) Para bajar una copia de estas instrucciones en español, visite www .comlaundry .com.[...]

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© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 38857 1 IMPOR T ANT : Read the complete INST ALLA TION/OPERA TION IN STR UCTIONS bef ore using the washer . For y our safety and to reduce the risk of fire or an explosion, do not store or use gasoline or other flammab le v apors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other [...]

© Copyright 2007, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC All rights reserved. No part of the cont ents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the expressed writte n consent of the publisher . © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 2 38857 Ta b l e o f Contents Replacement Parts .....[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 38857 3 Operation Instructions for MDC Washers .............................. .............. 26 Step 1: Add Detergent ................................. ............................ ......... 26 Step 2: Load Laundry.............................. ...................... ...........[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 38857 4 Replacement P ar ts If replacement parts are requ ired, conta ct the source from which you purchased your washer , or contact: Alliance Laundry Systems Shepard Str eet P. O . B o x 9 9 0 Ripon, WI 54971-0990 U .S.A. Phone: (920) 748-3950 for the name and address of the n[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 5 38857 Safe ty Inf ormation Explanation of Safet y Messages Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you will find precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “W ARNING ,” and “CAUTION”) follow ed by specific instructions. These precautions are intended for the persona[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Sa fet y In for ma t io n 38857 6 10. Do not tamper wi t h the controls. 1 1. Do not repair or replace any part of the washer , or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user -repair instructions that you unders[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 7 38857 Installation Meter Case The factory mount ed coin meter case does not inclu de the service door lock, slide, coin drawer , coin drawer lock or keys. These parts must be ordered (at extra cost) according the purchaser ’ s requirements direct from the manufacturer of yo [...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Installation 38857 8 Dimensions and Specifications 1 Pilot Hole W553I 25.63 in. (65.09 cm) 30.5 in. (74.47 cm) 42.75 in. (108.59 cm) 28 in. (71.1 2 cm) 0.44 in. (11.11 cm ) 26 in. (66.04 cm) 28.75 in. (73.02 cm ) METERED MODELS 43 in. (109. 22 cm) 36 in. (91.44 cm) 51 in. (129.5[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Installation 9 38857 Bef ore Y ou Star t T ools For most installations, the basic tools you will need are: Figure 2 Electrical W asher needs a 120 V olt, 60 Hertz, polarized three slot effectively grounded recept acle. For more detailed information, refer to section on Electrica[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Installation 38857 10 Step 2: Wipe Out Inside of W ashtub Prior to first wash, use an all purpose cleaner or a detergent and water soluti on and a d amp cloth to remove shipping dust from inside of washtub. Figure 4 Step 3: Connect Fill Hoses Refer to section on W ater Supply Re[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Installation 11 38857 Step 4: Connect Dr ain Hose to Drain Receptacle Refer to section on Drain F acilities before connecting drain hose to drain receptacle. Remove the drain hose from its shipping position on the rear of the washer by unhooking the hose f rom the retainer clamp[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Installation 38857 12 Low Standpipe Installation NO TE: No. 562P3 Siphon Br eak Kit and No. 25863 Hose Coupling ar e requir ed f or this type of installation. This kit is a vailable (as optional equipment at extra cost) thr ough an authorized dealer or parts distributor . Instal[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Installation 13 38857 Step 6: Plug In the W asher Refer to the following section on Electrical Requirements before plugging in the washer . Figure 10 Step 7: Add W ate r to the W asher T o prevent damage to pump, do n ot run washer before adding at least one quart wate r to the [...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Installation 38857 14 Electrical Requirements (120 V olt, 60 Hertz with 3-Prong Gr ounding Plug) NO TE: The wiring diagram is located in the control hood. The washer is des igned to be operated on a s eparate branch, polarized, three-wire, ef fectively grounded, 120 V olt, 60 He[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Installation 15 38857 Grounding Instructions The washer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakd own, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The wa sher is equipped with a cord having an eq ui[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Installation 38857 16 W ater Supply Requirements W ater supply fauc ets must fit standard 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) female garden hose couplings. DO NOT USE SLIP-ON OR CLAMP-ON CONNECTIONS. NO TE: W ater supply faucets should be readily accessible to permit tur ning them off when washe[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Installation 17 38857 Risers Risers (or air cushions) may ha ve to be installed if the pipes knock or pound when flow of water stops. The risers are more efficient when installed as close as possible to the water s upply faucets. Refer to F igur e 16 . Figure 16 W005I 1 Risers ([...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Installation 38857 18 Drain F acilities IMPOR T ANT : The drain hose installation is a very important factor in the wa sher installation. If care is not taken when the drain hose is in stalled, a siphoning action can be started which will cause water to be siphoned from the wash[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Installation 19 38857 Additional W asher Security (Coin Models Only) Located on the service door of the washer is a flat Phillips head screw . During shipment, this screw is used to attach the service door to the meter case. For additional security , this screw can be reinstalle[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 38857 20 Operation Operation Instructions f or Electr omechanical W ashers IMPOR T ANT : Prior to f irst wash, use an all- purpose cleaner or a detergent and water solution and a damp cloth to remov e shipping dust fr om inside of washtub . IMPOR T ANT : Remov e all sharp object[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Operation 21 38857 Step 4: Set W ash T emperature One Speed W ashers Set at either HOT/NORMAL, W ARM/PERM PRESS or COLD/SPECIAL. T wo Speed W ashers Set at HOT (COLD rinse), W ARM (COLD rinse) or COLD (COLD rinse). Figure 22 Step 5: Set Fabric/Cyc le Selector NO TE: Setting may [...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Operation 38857 22 Indicator Lights IN USE This light will remain on while washer is in use. RINSE This light will be on during the rinse portion of the cycle. SPIN This light will be on during the final spin only . W a sher will stop automatically at end of cycle. (SPIN light a[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Operation 23 38857 Operation Instructions f or Electr onic Display Contr o l W ashers IMPOR T ANT : Prior to f irst wash, use an all- purpose cleaner or a detergent and water solution and a damp cloth to remov e shipping dust fr om inside of washer . IMPOR T ANT : Remov e all sh[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Operation 38857 24 Step 4: Set Fabric Selector Push touchpad for NORMAL, PERM PRESS or DELICA TES. Light indicates selection. Figure 29 Step 5: Set W ash T emperature Push touchpad for HOT , W ARM or COLD. Light indicates selection. Figure 30 Step 6: Inser t Money or Car d T o I[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Operation 25 38857 Indicator Lights WA S H WA S H is lit at the beginning of a W ash cycle and will remain lit until the W ash cycle is complete. RINSE RINSE is lit at the beginning of the Rinse or Extra Rinse cycle and will remain lit until the cycle is complete. SO AK SO AK is[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Operation 38857 26 Operation Instructions f or MDC W ashers IMPOR T ANT : Prior to f irst wash, use an all- purpose cleaner , or a detergent and water solution, and a damp cloth to remov e shipping dust fr om inside of washer . IMPOR T ANT : Remov e all sharp objects fr om laund[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Operation 27 38857 Step 4: Set Fabric Selector and W ash T emperature Push touchpad for NORMAL/HOT , NORMAL/ W ARM, PERM PRESS/W ARM or DELICA TES/ COLD. Light indicates selection. Figure 36 Step 5: Inser t Money or Car d T o Inser t Mone y Check pricing as seen on digital disp [...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Operation 38857 28 Step 6: Star t W a sher After vend price has been satisfied, push the ST AR T pad. LID MUST BE CLOSED T O ST AR T W ASHER. Figure 39 Indicator Lights WA S H W ASH is lit at the beginning of a W ash cycle and will remain lit until the W ash cycle is complete. R[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Operation 29 38857 Operation Instructions f or NetMaster W asher s IMPOR T ANT : Prior to f irst wash, use an all- purpose cleaner , or a detergent and water solution, and a damp cloth to remov e shipping dust fr om inside of washer . IMPOR T ANT : Remov e all sharp objects fr o[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Operation 38857 30 Step 4: Set Fabric Selector Push touchpad for NORMAL, PERM PRESS or DELICA TES. Light indicates selection. Figure 43 Step 5: Set W ash T emperature Push touchpad for HOT , W ARM or COLD. Light indicates selection. Figure 44 Step 6: Inser t Money or Car d T o I[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Operation 31 38857 Step 7: Star t W a sher After vend price has been satisfied, push the ST AR T pad. LID MUST BE CLOSED T O ST AR T W ASHER. Figure 47 Indicator Lights WA S H W ASH is lit at the beginning of a W ash cycle and will remain lit until the W ash cycle is complete. R[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 38857 32 Maintenance V ariable W ater Level Contr ol The washer is equipped with a variable water level pressure switch (located inside the control hood) which allows the owner to adjust the water fill level height in the washtub from 10, 1 1 or 13 inches. IMPOR T ANT : If the 1[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Maintenance 33 38857 User -Maintenance Instructions Cold W eather Care If the washer is delivered on a cold day (below freezing), or is stored in an unheated room or area during the cold months , do not attempt to operate the washer until it has had a chance t o warm up. Care of[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Maintenance 38857 34 Bef ore Y ou Call f or Service Y ou may save time and money by checking the following: If the W asher: Wo n ’ t Fill W on’t Start W on’t Agitate W on’t Spin P ossib le Reason – Do This to Correct •••• Place coin(s) in slide or dr op (metere[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Maintenance 35 38857 If Service Is Required If service is required, contact the nearest Factory Authorized Ser vice Center . If you are unable to locate an authorized service center or are unsatisfied with the service performed on your unit, contact: Alliance Laundry Systems She[...]

© Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Maintenance 38857 36 Inf ormation for Hand y Ref erence Alliance Laundry Systems Shepard Street P .O. Box 990 Ripon, WI 54971-0990 U. S . A . Date Purchased Model Number Serial Number Dealer’ s Name Dealer’ s Address Phone Numb er Service Agen cy Service Ag ency Address Phon[...]

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Installer Chec klist F ast T rac k f or Installing the W asher (Ref er to the manual f or more detailed inf orm ation) CHECK • Remove the Shipping Brace and Ship ping Plug. ➋ • Wipe Out Inside of Washtub. • Add Water to the Washer. • Check Lid Switch. ➊ ➌ ➍ ➑ TLW1 9 74N • Connect Fill Hoses. • Connect Drain Hose to Drain Recep[...]