Alliance Laundry Systems Frontload Washer manual

f or y our fr ontload washer www .comlaundry.com Inside . . . Safety Information . . . 3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Clothing Care . . . . . . . 18 Maintenance . . . . . . . 27 Troubleshooting . . . . 29 P ar a bajar una copia de estas instrucciones en español, visite www .comlaundry .com. P art No. 802753 November 2006[...]

-2- 802753 For your safety and to reduce the risk of fire or an explosion, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. W022E WA R N I N G[...]

-3- 802753 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- 802753 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- 802753 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- 802753 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- 802753 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- 802753 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 ure Use Comments BOOSTED H[...]

-9- 802753 Operating Y our W asher a. 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 24 minutes . T[...]

-10- 802753 T o W ash Clothes IMP ORT ANT: Befor e using your new washer , make sur e the washer cor d is plugged into an appropria te electrical outlet that has the proper grounding (earthing) and polarity . Refer to the washer nameplate and Installa tion Instructions for pr oper vo ltage and Her tz the washer is designed to oper ate on. Refer to [...]

-11- 802753 4. Close the loading door tightly . The washer will not oper ate with the loading door open. 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 Wa sh/Cold Rinse, Cold W ash/ Cold Rin[...]

-12- 802753 Ther e is no agitator on this washer . Instead, the clothing gently tumbles through the water . The wash action consists of a period of tumbling in one dir ection, a brief pause, and then a r ev erse tumble in the opposite dir ection. The pauses ar e part of the tumble action and add to the unique cleaning capabilities of the washer . T[...]

-13- 802753 DOOR Light When the washer is st arted, the DOOR light will come on after a short dela y . The light will turn off approximately 45 seconds after the cycle is complete. W ASH Light This light comes on during the wash part of each cycle. RINSE Light This light comes on for the rinse portion of each cycle. FINAL SPIN Light This light come[...]

-14- 802753 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 atur es 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 [...]

-15- 802753 Common W asher Sounds De l i c a t e C y c l e Activity Wa ter T emp er atur es 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[...]

-16- 802753 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 [...]

-17- 802753 Fabric Softener Compar tment The fabric softener compartment is located in the left r ear corner of th e dispenser draw er . Refer to compartment 3 of illustration. Use no mor e than the m aximum level indicated for the fabric softener compartment. Adding mor e than the maximum amount could r esult in early dispensing of the product and[...]

-18- 802753 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 TLW201 3 N Hand wash Wa r n i n g Signs TL W2015[...]

-19- 802753 W a shing Special Items NOTE: Always F ollow Manufacturer’ s Car e Label Instructions . Bedding • Warm wash and warm rinse. • 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 dry in drye r [...]

-20- 802753 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 wash able, ” wash by hand. P ermanent P ress • W a[...]

-21- 802753 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 u ti on Gr ay or Dingy [...]

-22- 802753 Laundr y Products Laundr y A ids 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[...]

-23- 802753 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[...]

-24- 802753 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 pretr eat product. If tr aces 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[...]

-25- 802753 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[...]

-26- 802753 *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[...]

-27- 802753 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[...]

-28- 802753 Filter Screens Check the filter scr eens in the fill hoses for debris or damage annually . Clean or replace them if necessary . If the washer is filling with water slower than normal, check the filter scr eens . Clean or replace them if necessary . Or der filter screen P art No. F270300 fr om the near est authorized par ts distributor .[...]

-29- 802753 T roubleshooting T ry these troubleshooting tips befor e making a service call. Y ou may save time and money! Wa s h e r Sy m p t 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[...]

-30- 802753 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[...]

-31- 802753 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 .comlaundry .com. If you ar e unable to locate an authorized service center or ar e unsatisfied with the service performed on your unit, contact: Alliance Laundr y Systems She[...]