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for your
topload
washer
Inside . . .
Safety Information . . . . 3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clothing Care . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . 25
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Part No. 201959
www.comlaundry.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 -2- 201959
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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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23. If the washer’s volume or type of sound NOTE: The WARNING and Important Safety changes from what is normally heard, call an Instructions appearing in this manual are not authorized service agent immediately to meant to cover all possible conditions and prevent possible damage to other situations that may occur. Observe and be components. aware of other labels and precautions that are located on the machine. They are intended to 24. Never start a cycle and leave the property provide in
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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 3. Sort by Temperature: Cold Little
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� When washing very large items, do not fill WARNING washtub as full as with other loads. Water Level Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils � The water level in your washer should fit the may remain after washing and may size of your wash load. Small loads will use cause the fabric to catch on fire by lower water levels. There must be enough itself. water in the washtub to allow items to move W527 and turn over freely. Loading the Washer Wrong Water L
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Wash Temperature Energy You can save energy when washing by following a Hot Water few guidelines: Hot water will give the best results of cleaning 1. Heating water accounts for the greatest and sanitizing, but it is not suitable for all items. energy expense when washing. Save on It is best for sturdy whites and colorfast items, heating water by using warm or cold washes heavily soiled items and diapers. as well as cold rinses. Warm Water 2. Wash full loads, but do not overload. By using
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Delicate Cycle Operating Your Washer Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on WARNING this cycle. A full tub of water is recommended (even for small loads) to allow the delicate items To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, to move freely through the water. More water serious injury or death to persons, read helps reduce fabric wear, wrinkling, and provides the Safety Information section before for a clean wash. operating your washer. W522 There are two settings in the DELICATE
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To Wash Clothes 3. Add clothes loosely into the washtub. IMPORTANT: Before using your new washer, make sure the washer cord is plugged into a 120 Volt electrical outlet that has the proper grounding and polarity. Make sure the washer hoses are connected to the hot and cold water faucets, and that the faucets are turned on. Be sure the drain hose is not kinked and is inserted into a drain. Refer to the INSTALLATION TLW1996N INSTRUCTIONS for details of proper washer TLW1996N installation.
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5. Set WASH/RINSE temperatures. 7. Select the cycle according to the type of fabric being washed. Push the timer knob in and turn clockwise to the desired cycle and wash time. 8. Pull the timer knob out to start the water fill. Agitation will begin when the water reaches the level you selected. NOTE: Lid must be closed for agitation and spin to start. The washer will stop (pause) shortly before the wash and rinse spins. Do not turn the timer through these pauses. They are part of the TL
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Timer Manual Soaking Although the washer cycles are automatic, the Set the timer knob in the center of the word timer may be reset to lengthen, shorten or repeat “RINSE” (this prevents the washer from spinning a portion of a cycle. without first filling with water). Place the soaking product and clothes load in the washtub. Pull To set or reset the timer, push timer knob in to timer knob to start washer fill. After fill is stop the washer. Hold timer knob in firmly while completed and agi
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Fabric Softener Dispenser Optional Features To Use Dispenser Bleach Dispenser After the clothes are loaded into the washtub The bleach dispenser is located in the left front and before the start of the WASH cycle, pour the corner, under the lid. proper amount of liquid fabric softener into the Use liquid bleach in the dispenser. Powdered bottle measuring cap (refer to bottle directions). bleach must not be used in the dispenser. Add Pour into dispenser. powdered bleach to the wash water.
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To Clean the Dispenser Use Tips Remove the dispenser housing from agitator by � Fabric softener spilled onto garments may squeezing the lower part of the dispenser, pulling cause staining. To remove, dampen stain and directly upward and at the same time tilting rub with bar soap. Wash as usual. slightly. This will expose the dispenser cup, which � Liquid fabric softeners will be dispensed is also removable, for cleaning (refer to during the final rinse and should not be illustration). Both
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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 Warning DRY2037N 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 � Use warm wash temperature. � 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 sufficien
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Problem Cause Solution Excessive Lint Improper Sorting Fabrics which shed lint cannot be washed with fabrics that receive lint. Insufficient Detergent / Use enough detergent so lint remains suspended in water and Non-phosphate Detergent flushed out. Mixing Fabric Types Knits and Permanent Press attract lint. Wash these only with similar items. Use fabric softener in rinse water. Wrinkling Improper Sorting Heavy items like towels should not be washed with light items like nightgowns. Too Man
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Laundry Aids Use Comments Bleach Alternatives � In some cases, mild bleaching may be accomplished � Always test to be sure that the using white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide or lemon juice as product will not damage fabric by a pretreater. applying to a small part of the � An oxygen bleach may be used in the wash cycle. fabric that is not easily seen. Fabric Softeners � Use to soften clothes and remove static electricity � Undiluted fabric softener poured from permanent press knits and other fa
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Stain Treatment Blood Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in cold water. Rub detergent into stain. If stain persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the stain and rub again with detergent. If safe for fabric, wash in hot water and chlorine bleach if traces of the stain persist. Candle Wax Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and press with warm iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge with rubbing alcohol, if
