Alliance Laundry Systems LWS01A*C manual

Use and Car e Guide www .comlaundry .com Automatic W ashers Home Laundry W001C W001C Part No. 39091R5 July 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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39091 1 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT For y our safety and to red uce the risk of fire or an e xplosion, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable v apors and liquids in the vicinity of this or an y other appliance. W022 W ARNING[...]

© 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 . 2 39091 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Ta b l e o f Contents Safety Information ....[...]

3 39091 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 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”) followed by specific instructions. These precautions are intended for the personal[...]

Sa fety In form at ion 39091 4 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 7. Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove th e lid to the washing compartment. 8. Do not reach into the washer if the washtub or agitator is moving. 9. Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to water and[...]

5 39091 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Use and Care Bef ore W ashing Prepare W ash Load Empty Pockets and Cuffs Make sure all pock ets are empty and t urn them inside out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy , nail or sharp object in a load can catc h laundry and cause tears. Facial tissue left in a pocket wi[...]

Use and Care 39091 6 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Pretreat Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pre-wash product or liquid detergent when pl acing them in the washer . Before washing, treat speci al stains with bar soap, liquid detergent or a paste of water and granular detergent. Use a pretreat soil and[...]

Use and Care 7 39091 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT W ater Level Figure 5 NO TE: Illustrations shown without fabric softener dispenser . Y our washer may ha ve a fabric softener dispenser . The water level in your wash er should fit the size of your wash load. Small lo ads will use lower water levels. There m[...]

Use and Care 39091 8 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Iron If iron is present in the water , the clothes may bec ome an all-over yellow or they may be stained with brown or orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible in the water . Solutions to Iron Problems The installation of a water so ftener will re[...]

Use and Care 9 39091 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Laundry Tips Laundry Aids Use Comments Soak/Pretr eat Produc ts ● Use a soaking agent and follow steps un der “Soaking” in your Operating Instru ctions insert or soak overnight to remove stains and soils. ● Always follow manufactu rer ’ s instructi[...]

Use and Care 39091 10 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT W ashing T emperature Guide Optional Features Bleach Dispenser The bleach dispenser is locate d in the left front corner, under the lid. Use liquid bleach in the dispenser . Powdered bleach must not be used in the dispenser . A dd powdered bleach to the was[...]

Use and Care 11 39091 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT To Clean the Dispenser Remove the dispenser housing f rom agitator by squeezing the lower part of the dispenser , pulling directly upward and at the same time tilting slightly . This will expose the dispenser cup, which is also removable for cleaning (refer[...]

Use and Care 39091 12 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Rayon Knits Rayon stretches and shrinks easily . T reat as a delicate fabric and wash gently . Synthetic Fiber Knits Knits made from synth etic fibers or blends containing a high percentage of synt hetics will generally keep their shape. When buying, make s[...]

Use and Care 13 39091 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT W ashing Special Items NO TE: Always follo w Manufacturer’ s care label instructions. Bedding ● W arm wash and warm rinse if available. ● PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle. ● Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing. ● When washing an electric blank[...]

Use and Care 39091 14 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT W ashing Concerns T o keep clothes looking white or bright and to prevent a gradual build-up of soil or water hardness minerals on them, use proper washing practices at all times. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they should be, take cor[...]

Use and Care 15 39091 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Stain Remo v al Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly . Older stains ma y be difficult or impossible to remove. Hot water will set some stains, particularly protein based stains. Use cold or warm wate r on these before washing in hot water .[...]

Use and Care 39091 16 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Stain T reatment Adhesive T ape Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (refer to W ARNING on page 15). Laund er . Airplane Gl ue Place face down on paper towels and sponge wi th fingernail polish remover until stain dissolves[...]

Use and Care 17 39091 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Ink Saturate the stain with hair spray or pl ace the fabric face down on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbin g alcohol (refer to W ARNING on page 15). Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub deter gent into the dampened stai n and launder[...]

Use and Care 39091 18 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Urine Rinse with cold water . Soak with an enzyme soaking product. Launder in h ot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). If the color of the fabric ha s changed, sponging the area with ammonia may restore the color . Vo m i t Soak in a solution o[...]

19 39091 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Maintenance W asher Maintenance 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 mont hs, do not attempt to operate it until the washer has had a chance to warm up. Care of Y our W ash[...]

Maintenance 39091 20 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Reinstallation of Shipping Materials Shipping Brace The shipping brace in the lid opening should be sa ved and reinstalled whenever the washer is moved. T o reinstall the brace, open the washer lid and place the brace over the washer agitator , placing the b[...]

Maintenance 21 39091 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Bef ore Y ou Call for Service Y ou may save time and money by checki ng the following: If the Washer: W on’t Fill Wo n ’ t S t a r t W on’t Agitate Wo n ’ t Spin P ossible Reaso n — Do This to Correc t •••• Be sure power cord is plugged all[...]

Maintenance 39091 22 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 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 cent er or are unsatisfied with the service performed on your unit, contact: Alliance Laundry Systems LL[...]

Maintenance 23 39091 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Inf ormation f or Handy Ref erence Alliance Laundry Systems LLC Shepard Street P .O. Box 990 Ripon, WI 54971-0990 Date Purchased Model Number Serial Number Dealer’ s Name Dealer ’ s Address Phone Number Service Agen cy Service Agen cy Address Phone Numbe[...]