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for your
frontload
washer
Inside . . .
Safety Information . . .3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clothing Care . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance. . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting . . . . 28
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Part No. 802759
www.speedqueen.com
November 2006
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WARNING 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 Product Registration New owners of Speed Queen equipment are encouraged to register their appliance to insure proper warranty coverage. Register by returning the product registration card enclosed in the accessories bag or online at www.speedqueen.com. All information will be kept confidential and w
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Safety Information NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate Explanation of Safety installation, operation, maintenance or Messages servicing information that is important but not hazard related. Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you will find precautionary statements Important Safety Instructions (“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION”) followed by specific instructions. These precautions are Save These Instructions intended for the personal safety of the operator, user, ser
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5. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may 15. Install the washer according to the be produced in a hot water system that has Installation Instructions. All connections for not been used for two weeks or more. water, drain, electrical power and grounding HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot must comply with local codes and be made water system has not been used for such a by licensed personnel when required. Do not period, before using a washing machine or do it yourself unless you know
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25. Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or precautions. To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep them out of the reach of children at all times (preferably in a locked cabinet). 26. Always follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer. 27. Never operate the washer with any guards and/or panels removed. 28. DO NOT operate the washer with missing or broken parts. 29. DO NOT
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Operation Before Washing Prepare Wash Load Empty Pockets and Cuffs Make sure 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. Facial tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme “lint”. A crayon or lipstick in a wash load may cause stains that cannot be removed. Roll down cuffs and shake out grass, TLW1990N sand and gravel. TLW1990N Mend Rips and Tears 2. Sort by Fabric and Construction:
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The time needed to reach this temperature may add an additional 30 to 60 minutes to the cycle WARNING time. Hot water is the most effective for cleaning Do not wash or dry items soiled with but it is not recommended for all fabric types vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils may (read labels). remain after washing and may cause the NOTE: The Boosted Hot Wash can be turned off fabric to catch on fire by itself. by changing the cycle selector knob to OFF and W527 restarting a cycle with a dif
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Wash Temperature Guide Water Temperature Use Comments BOOSTED HOT � Sturdy whites and colorfast items � Best cleaning for heavily soiled (select models only) � Work clothes items (approximately 140°F [60°C]) � Heavily soiled items � Best for sanitizing �Diapers HOT � Sturdy whites and colorfast items � Best cleaning for soiled items (approximately 120°F [49°C] � Work clothes � Good for sanitizing or as determined by outside � Soiled items hot water supply) �Diapers WARM � Rinsing of some items
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Handwash/Delicate Cycle Operating Your Washer Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on WARNING this cycle. The cycle includes a wash tumble of 12 minutes. The cycle has two rinses with an optional To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, third rinse. The final spin extracts moisture at a serious injury or death to persons, read low spin for four minutes. The total cycle time is the Safety Information section before approximately 30 minutes without the extra operating your washer
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To Wash Clothes NOTE: High efficiency (HE) detergents are designed IMPORTANT: Before using your new washer, especially for frontload make sure the washer cord is plugged into a washers to reduce oversudsing 120 Volt electrical outlet that has the proper and maximize cleaning results. grounding and polarity. Make sure the washer Look for the HE logo or “high efficiency” on the hoses are connected to the hot and cold water detergent’s label. faucets, and that the faucets are turned on.
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5. Set WASH/RINSE temperatures. The extra rinse control is useful for detergent sensitive skin. By pressing the EXTRA RINSE to ON, the REGULAR, PERMANENT PRESS, and HANDWASH/DELICATE cycles will each provide an additional rinse. If the rinse is desired, press the switch to ON. When the extra rinse is not wanted, OFF should be selected. 7. Select the cycle according to the type of fabric being washed. Use the indicator dot on the cycle selector knob as a guide. 8. Press and hold the START
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To Change Cycles Manual Soaking If the selected cycle is not the correct cycle for To soak a clothes load, start a wash in the the fabric being washed, you may change the cycle desired cycle. After fill is complete and wash drum selection at any time until the first wash fill is has started tumbling, turn the cycle selector complete. Once the washer has filled for the first knob to OFF. When the clothes have soaked the part of the cycle (the wash portion), the current desired length of time,
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Available Washing Cycles The cycles of your washer include several different settings. Refer to the table below for what can be expected during the cycles that you select. Regular Cycle Activity Water Temperatures Boosted Hot (select models), Fill & Tumble Wash Hot, Warm or Cold Pulse Spin Spin Fill & Tumble Cold Rinse Pulse Spin Spin Fill & Tumble Cold Extra Rinse (Optional) Pulse Spin Spin Fill & Tumble Warm or Cold Final Rinse Pulse Spin Spin Medium Spin (650 rpm) Spin High Spin (1000 rpm
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Handwash/Delicate Cycle Activity Water Temperatures Boosted Hot (select models), Fill & Tumble Wash Hot, Warm or Cold Pulse Spin Spin Fill & Tumble Cold Rinse Pulse Spin Spin Fill & Tumble Cold Extra Rinse (Optional) Pulse Spin Spin Fill & Tumble Warm or Cold Final Rinse Pulse Spin Spin Low Spin (500 rpm) Final Spin Tumble Fluff Rinse & Spin Cycle Activity Water Temperatures Fill & Tumble Warm or Cold Rinse Pulse Spin Spin Medium Spin (650 rpm) Spin High Spin (1000 rpm) Final Spin Tumble Fluff
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Using Your Dispenser Drawer NOTE: High efficiency (HE) detergents are designed especially for frontload washers to reduce oversudsing 3 and maximize cleaning results. Look for the HE logo or “high efficiency” on the 1 2 detergent’s label. NOTE: If using detergents made for topload washers, avoid oversudsing by using only 1/4 cup regular detergent (1/2 of the recommended amount). When adding detergent, use only the recommended amount. Adding too much detergent or using regular sudsing
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Liquid Bleach Compartment Fabric Softener Compartment The bleach compartment is located in the left The fabric softener compartment is located in front corner of the dispenser drawer. Refer to the left rear corner of the dispenser drawer. Refer compartment 2 of illustration. It has been to compartment 3 of illustration. designed to prevent the dispensing of undiluted Use no more than the maximum level indicated for bleach onto the clothes load. the fabric softener compartment. Adding more U
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Clothing Care Clothing Care Labels DRY The symbols below appear on many clothing care Warning Tumble Dry Cycle labels. Following the instructions on each label will Signs help ensure the best laundry results. WASH DRY2035N Permanent Gentle/ Do not Dry Normal DRY2033N DRY2034N Press/Wrinkle Delicate tumble dry DRY2036N Resistant DRY2037N Warning Machine Wash Cycle Heat Setting Signs Do not dry DRY2042N (used with Do not High Medium DR LoY2040N w No heat/Air wash) DRY2039N DRY2038N DRY2041N N
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Washing Special Items NOTE: Always Follow Manufacturer’s Care Label Instructions. Bedding � Warm wash and warm rinse. � Use PERMANENT PRESS cycle. � Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing. � When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the blanket over the plug. Only dry in dryer if manufacturer says it can be done. Diapers � Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a small amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak befor
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Sweaters of Manufactured Fibers � Follow directions for comparable knits. � Button sweaters and turn inside out. � Stretch to shape after washing. � Avoid pulling when wet. Wool Items � Unless labeled “machine washable,” wash by hand. Permanent Press � Wash often. Permanent press clothes tend to look clean even when they should be washed. � Do not wash with lint-shedding loads. � Pretreat grease stains and oily areas. � Use the PERMANENT PRESS cycle, hot or warm water, cold rinse and recommend
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Clothing Concerns To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good washing practices at all times to prevent a gradual build-up of soil or water hardness minerals on them. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they should be, take corrective measures immediately. Problem Cause Solution Gray or Dingy Clothes Insufficient Detergent Add recommended amount of low-sudsing detergent to dispenser drawer before loading clothes. Mild detergents are not suitable for average soil. Impr
