Speed Queen No. 201472R3 manual

f or y our topload washer Inside . . . Safety Information . . . 3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Clothing Care . . . . . . . . 15 Maintenance . . . . . . . 23 Troubleshooting . . . . 25 P art No. 201472R3 October 2006 www .speedqueen.com P ar a bajar una copia de estas instrucciones en español, visite www .speedqueen.com.[...]

-2- 201472 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- 201472 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- 201472 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- 201472 23. If the washer’ s volum e or type of sound changes from what is normally hear d, call an authorized service agent immediately to pr event possible damage to other components . 24. Nev er start a cycle and leave the property without first checking to make sur e the wash cycle is complete. 25. Always r ead and follow manufacturer’ s[...]

-6- 201472 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- 201472 Loading the W a sher NOTE: Always add deter gent first. 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 . • Drop items loosely into the washtub . The bulk of the clothes r ather than the weight will determine load size. D o no[...]

-8- 201472 W ash T emperature Hot W ater Hot water will giv e the best results of cleaning and sanitizing, but it is not suitable for all items . It is best for stur dy wh ites and colorfast items , heavily soiled items and diapers . W ar m W ater By using warm water , ther e is less chance of color loss in items . Warm water also r educes wrinklin[...]

-9- 201472 Operating Y our W a sher Determine Proper Cycle (Some cycles may not be included on your model) Regular Cycle Use for sturdy items, like play or work clothes, towels, T-shirts, etc. The wash time selection will depend on the type of fabric and the amount of soil. For the best results when cleaning heavily soiled items, use a longer wash [...]

-10- 201472 Fabric Selector Setting (on select models only) Regular This setting provides a r egular agitation speed and a fast spin speed. Use REGULAR setting for stur dy items like work or play clothes . Also use it for items that are heavily soiled. Per m Pr ess This setting provides a r egular agitation speed and a slow spin speed. Use PERM PRE[...]

-11- 201472 4. Close the lid. The washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open. 5. Set WASH/RINSE temperatures . (All rinses are cold.) NOTE: Cold rinses will sav e yo u money and ener gy and will help reduce wrinkling in permanent pr ess and synthetics . The Ener gy Sav er settings , marked with an asterisk ( *), show which temper atur e sett[...]

-12- 201472 7. Set F abric Selector (on select models only). 8. Select Extra Rinse (on select models only) if desir ed. 9. Select the cycle accor ding to the type of fabric being washed. P ush the timer knob in and turn clockwise to the desir ed cycle and wash time. 10. P ull the timer knob out to start the water fill. Agitation will begin when the[...]

-13- 201472 Optional Features Bleach Dispenser The bleach dispenser is l ocated in the left front corner , under the lid. Use liquid bleach in the dispenser . P ow der ed bleach must not be used in the dispenser . Add powder ed bleach to the wash water . Use no mor e than one cup chlorine bleach for lar ge loads , three-quarters cup for medium and [...]

-14- 201472 T o Clean the Dispenser Remove the dispenser housing from agitator by squeezing the lower part of the dispenser , pulling dir ectly upwar d and at the same time tilting slightly . This will expose the dispenser cup , which is also r emovable , for cleaning (r efer to illustr ation). Both housin g and cup can be soaked in hot soapy water[...]

-15- 201472 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 Machine W ash Cycle TLW2011N Pe r m a n e n t P ress/Wrinkle Resistant TLW2012N Gentl e/ Del ic at e TLW2013N Hand wash Wa rn i ng Signs[...]

-16- 201472 W a shing Special Items NOTE: Always F ollow Manufacturer’ s Care 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 dr[...]

-17- 201472 Clothing Concerns T o keep clothes looking wh ite or bright, use good washing pr actices at all times to pr event a gr adual build-up of soil or water har dness miner als on them. If you notice that y our clothes ar e not as bright as they should be , take corr ective measur es immediately . Sweaters of Manufactur ed Fibers • F ollow [...]

-18- 201472 Laundr y Products Excessiv e Lint Improper Sorting F abrics which shed lint cannot be washed with fabrics that r eceive lint. Insufficient D eter gent / Non-phosphate D eter gent Use enough deter gent so lint r emains suspended in water and flushed out. Mixing F abric T ypes Knits and P ermanent P ress attr act lint. W ash these only wi[...]

-19- 201472 * Br and names ar e tr ademarks of t heir re spective ma nufacturers . 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 . ?[...]

-20- 201472 Blood T reat stain immediately . So ak 30 minutes or mor e in co ld water . Rub deter gent into stain. If stain persists , place a small amou nt of household ammonia on the stain and rub again with deter gent. If sa fe for fabric, wash in hot wa ter and chlorine bleach if tr aces of the stain persist. Candle W ax Rub with ice and scr ap[...]

-21- 201472 Grease , Oil Place face down on paper tow el and spon ge with a pr etreat product. D ampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or deter gent. Wash in hot water (if safe for fabric). Ink S aturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric fa ce down on paper towel and sponge with rubbing alcohol (refer to W ARNING on page 19). Rin[...]

-22- 201472 * Br and names ar e tr ademarks of t heir re spective ma nufacturers . Scor ching W ash using hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). F abrics can be damaged by being scor ched. If this has happened, y ou may not be able to r emove the marks . Shoe P olish Rub dampened stain with deter gent. W ash in hot water and chlorine b[...]

-23- 201472 Maintenance 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 attempt to oper ate it until the washer has had a chance to warm up . Care of Y our W asher • Use only a damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning the control panel. Some sp[...]

-24- 201472 Reinstallation of Shipping Materials Y ou must install the shipping br ace and shipping plug any time the washer is mov ed. Shipping Brace • The shipping br ace in the lid opening should be save d and reinstalled whenev er the washer is moved. T o reinstall the br ace, open the washer lid and place the br ace over the washer agitator [...]

-25- 201472 T r oubleshooting T ry these troubleshooting tips befor e making a service call. Y ou may save time and money! Wa sh e r S y mp t om 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 [...]

-26- 201472 Wa ter Leaks • Check that fill hoses are pr operly instal led on the faucets and the washer’s water mixing val ve. • Replace the fill hoses ev ery fiv e years . • Make sure dr ain receptacle is not clogged. • Check house plumbing. • Laundry load may be oversud sing or ov er loaded. Use less dete r gent (or low-sudsing deter [...]

-27- 201472 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[...]