Speed Queen frontload washer manual

f or y our fr ontload washer Inside . . . Safety Information . . . 3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . 6 Clothing Care . . . . . . . 17 Maintenance . . . . . . . 26 Troubleshooting . . . . 28 P art No. 8019 89R3 October 2005 www .speedqueen.com P ar a bajar una copia de estas instrucciones en español, visite www .speedqueen.com.[...]

-2- 801989 Product Registration New owners of Speed Queen equipment ar e encour aged to r egister their appliance to insur e proper warr anty cover age. Register by r eturning the product r egistr ation car d enclosed in the accessories bag or online at www .speedqueen.com. All information will be kept confidential and will not be distributed to ot[...]

-3- 801989 Safety Information Explanation of Safety Messages Throughout this manual and on machine decals , you will find pr ecautionary statements (“DANGER, ” “W ARNING, ” and “CAUTION”) followed by specific instructions . These pr ecautions ar e intended for the personal safety of the oper ator , user , servicer , and those maintainin[...]

-4- 801989 5. Under certain conditi ons , hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or mor e. HYDR OGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, befor e using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer , turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from e[...]

-5- 801989 25. Always r ead and follow manufacturer’ s instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning aids . Heed all warnings or pr ecautions . T o reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns , keep them out of the r each of childr en at all times (pr efer ably in a locked cabinet). 26. Always follow the fabr ic car e instructions supplied [...]

-6- 801989 Operation Before W ashing Prepare W ash Load Empty Pockets and Cuf fs Make sur e all pockets are empty and turn them inside out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy , nail or sharp object in a load can catch laundry and cause tears . F acial tissue left in a pocket will produce extr eme “lint”. A cr ayon or lipstick in a wash load ma[...]

-7- 801989 Loading the W a sher Load Ar ticles • Load items by the amount of space they take up , not by their weight. Mix lar ge and small items in a load to get the best washing r esults . • Load items loosely into the wash drum. The bulk of the clothes r at her than the weight will determine load size. Load Sizes • Load sizes v ary . Small[...]

-8- 801989 W ash T emperature Guide Energy Y ou can save ener gy when washing by following a few guidelines: 1. Heating water accounts for the gr eatest ener gy expense when washing. Sav e on heating water by using warm or cold washes as well as cold rinses . 2. Wash full loads , but do not overload. Wat e r T e m p e rat u re Use Comments BOOSTED [...]

-9- 801989 Operating Y our W asher NOTE: Always f ollow manufactur er’ s care labels . Determine Proper Cycle NOTE: The cy cle times might be longer if a Boosted Hot W ash, if available, is selected. Regular Cycle Use for stur dy items , like play or work clothes , towels , T -shir ts , etc. This cycle includes a wash tumble for nine minutes . Th[...]

-10- 801989 T o W ash Clothes IMP ORT ANT: Befor e using your new washer , make sur e the washer cor d is plugged into a 120 V olt electrical outlet that has the proper grounding and polarity . Make sur e the washer hoses ar e connected to the hot and cold wate r faucets , and that the faucets are turned on. Be sur e the dr ain hose is not kinked a[...]

-11- 801989 5. Set WAS H/RINSE temperatures . Ther e are four or fiv e W ASH/RINSE temper atur es av ailable – Boosted Hot W ash/Cold Rinse (select models only), Hot W ash/Cold Rinse, W arm W ash/ W arm Rinse, W a rm W ash/Cold Rinse, Cold W ash/ Cold Rinse. The Ener gy Sav er settings , marked with an asterisk ( *) on some models , show which te[...]

-12- 801989 T o Change Cycles If the selected cycle is not the corr ect cycle for the fabric being washed, you may change the cycle selection at any time un til the first wash fill is complete. Once the washer has filled for the first part of the cycle (the wash portion), the current cycle must be aborted and a new cycle must be started. T o change[...]

-13- 801989 A vailable W ashing Cycles The cycles of your washer include seve r al different settings . Refer to the tabl e below for what can be expected during the cycles that you select. Regular Cycle Activity Wa ter T emp er atures Was h Fill & T umble Boosted Hot (select models), Hot, Warm or Cold Spin Pu l s e S p i n Rinse Fill & T u[...]

-14- 801989 Common W asher Sounds Handwash/D elicate Cy cle Activity Wa ter T emp er atures Was h Fill & T umble Boosted Hot (select models), Hot, Warm or Cold Spin Pu l s e S p i n Rinse Fill & T umble Cold Spin Pu l s e S p i n Extr a Rinse (Optional) Fill & T umble Cold Spin Pu l s e S p i n Fi nal Rinse Fill & T umble Warm or Co[...]

-15- 801989 Using Y our Dispenser Drawer Detergent Compartment The deter gent compar tment is located on the right side of the dispenser dr awer . Refer to compartment 1 of illustration. Use low sudsing, high efficiency (HE) powd ered or liquid deter gents that ar e recommended for use with frontload washers . P owder ed bleach can also be used in [...]

-16- 801989 Liquid Bleach Compar tment The bleach compartment is located in the left front corner of the dispenser dr awer . Refer to compartment 2 of illustration. It has been designed to pr event the dispensing of undiluted bleach onto the clothes load. Use liquid bleach in the dispenser . P owder ed bleach must not be used in this comp ar tment.[...]

-17- 801989 Clothing Care Clothing Care Labels The symbols below appear on many clothing car e labels . F ollowing the instru ctions on each label will help ensur e the best laundry r esults . WA S H BLEA CH IR ON TL W2010N Machine W ash Cycle Normal TLW2011N Pe r m a n e n t P ress/Wrinkle Resistant TLW2013N Hand wash Wa r ni n g Signs TL W2015N H[...]

-18- 801989 W a shing Special Items NOTE: Always F ollow Manufacturer’ s Car e Label Instructions . Bedding • Warm wash and warm rinse, if av ailable. • Use PERMANENT PRESS cycle. • P retr eat heavily soiled areas befor e washing. • When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the blanket over the plug. Only[...]

-19- 801989 NOTE: W e do not r ecommend star ching in this washer . Sweaters of Manufactur ed Fibers • F ollow directions for comparable knits . • Button sweaters and turn inside out. • Str etch to shape after washing. • A void pulling when wet. Wool Items • Unless labeled “ma chine washable, ” wash by hand. P ermanent P ress • Wa s[...]

-20- 801989 Clothing Concerns T o keep clothes looking white or br ight, use good washing pr actices at all times to prev ent a gr adual build-up of soil or water har dness minerals on them. If you notice that your clot hes ar e not as bright as they should be, take corr ectiv e measur es immediately . Pr o b l e m Cause Sol ut io n Gr ay or Dingy [...]

-21- 801989 Laundr y Products Laundr y Aids Use Comments Soak/P retr eat Pr o d u c t s • Use a pr etreating agent and soak ov ernight to r emove stains and soils . • Always follow manufactur er’ s instructions with any pr etreat pr oduct (Spray ‘N Wash, Shout*, etc .). • D o not use a pretr eating agent with chlorine bleach. • D o not [...]

-22- 801989 Stain Removal • Many soils will not become stains if tr eated promptly . Older stains may be difficult or impossible to r emove . Hot water will set some stains , par ticularly protein based stains . Use cold or warm water on these befor e washing in hot water . • Always follow the inst ructions on the clothing car e label and instr[...]

-23- 801989 Chocolate or Cocoa Rinse with cold water . Rub deter gent into stain and soak in cold water . If greasy stain r emains , sponge face down on paper towels wi th a pre treat pr oduct. If traces of the stain r emain, wash in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Coffee, T ea Soak in cold water . Rub deter gent into stain, rin[...]

-24- 801989 Ketchup , T omato-Based P roducts Scr ape off excess . Soak in co ld water 30 minutes . Rub deter gent into the stain and, if safe for fabric, wash in ho t water and chlorine bleach. Lipstick Rub dampened stain with bar soap and wash. Lotion (Hand, Body , Suntan) Scr ape off excess . Blot stain with paper to wel. Rub colorless hand dish[...]

-25- 801989 *Br and names are tr ademarks of their respective manufactur ers . Urine Rinse with cold water . Soak with an enzy me soaking product. Wash in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). If the color of the fabric has changed, sponging the ar ea with ammonia may restor e the color . Vo m i t Soak in a solution of one quart warm[...]

-26- 801989 Maintenance Lubrication • All moving parts are sealed in a permanent supply of lubricant or ar e equipped with oilless bearings . Additional lubrication will not be necessary . Cold W eather Care • If the washer is deliver ed on a cold day (below fr eezing), or is stor ed in an unheated room or ar ea during the cold mo nths , do not[...]

-27- 801989 Reinstallation of Shipping Materials T o prev ent damage while moving the unit, the shipping materials MUST be r einstalled. • Disconnect washer from electrical supply . • While supporting the front access panel, r emove two scr ews from the bottom edge of the panel. • Gently lower the panel to r emov e it from the washer . • Pl[...]

-28- 801989 T roubleshooting T ry these troubleshooting tips befor e making a service call. Y ou may save time and money! Wa s he r S y m pt o m P ossible Cause / Solution Won’t Fill • Make sure pow er cor d is plugge d all the way into the electrical outlet. • Make sure hot and cold water faucets ar e turned on. • Make sure t hat the fill [...]

-29- 801989 T oo Many Soap Suds • Laundry load may be oversudsing. Make sure y ou are using low sudsing, high efficienc y (HE) deter gent. • Make sure y ou ar e using the amount of deter gent r ecommended on the deter gent’s label. If using deter gents made fo r topload washers , use only 1/4 cup r egular deter gent (1/2 of the r ecommended a[...]

-30- 801989 Contact Information If service is requir ed, contact the nearest F actory Authorized Service Center . T o find the nearest service center , visit us online at www .speedqueen.com. If you ar e unable to locate an authorized service center or ar e unsatisfied with the service performed on your unit, contact: Speed Queen Shepar d Str eet P[...]