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Speed Queen AFB50R User Manual

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Operation . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clothing Care. . . . . . . .18
Maintenance . . . . . . . 27
Troubleshooting . . . . 30
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Part No. 803236
January 2009

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    for your frontload washer Inside . . . Safety Information . . 3 Operation ..6 Clothing Care..18 Maintenance ..27 Troubleshooting .
  • Page 2 W022 Product Registration New owners of Speed Queen equipment are encouraged to register their appliance to insure proper warranty coverage. Register online at www.speedqueen.com.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information Explanation of Safety NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate 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,”...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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).

  • Page 6: Operation

    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, cause tears and plug the pump. Facial tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme “lint”.
  • Page 7 Water Level W A R N I N G • The washer will automatically adjust the water level to the type and size of the load Do not wash or dry items soiled with during any fill. vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils may remain after washing and may cause the Wash Temperature fabric to catch on fire by itself.
  • Page 8 Cold Water NOTE: In wash temperatures colder than 60 C), detergents do not dissolve well. This The Cold Wash is ideal for delicate items. may cause ineffective cleaning, or lint and Although its cleaning abilities are not as great residue to form. with hot or warm water, it is useful for colors that NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’...
  • Page 9 Operating Your Washer Delicates/Bulky Cycle Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on this cycle. The cycle includes a wash tumble of 12 W A R N I N G minutes. The cycle has two rinses with an optional third rinse. The final spin extracts moisture at a To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, low spin for four minutes.
  • Page 10 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 120 Volt electrical outlet that has the proper oversudsing and maximize grounding and polarity.
  • Page 11 4. Close the loading door tightly. The washer will WA R N I N G not operate with the loading door open. Window may be hot in the Boosted Hot and Hot wash cycles. W325 6. Select EXTRA RINSE if desired. FLW2171N W A R N I N G To reduce the risk of serious injury, do...
  • Page 12 There is no agitator on this washer. Instead, the To change the cycle after the first wash is clothing gently tumbles through the water. The complete: wash action consists of a period of tumbling in NOTE: This should only be done if the speed of one direction, a brief pause, and then a reverse the final extract is incorrect for the fabric being tumble in the opposite direction.
  • Page 13 RINSE Light Out of Balance Load This light comes on for the rinse portion of each If at the end of the cycle, the load is dripping wet, cycle. the washer has limited the spin speed. This is to prevent damage to the unit if there is a severely FINAL SPIN Light unbalanced load.
  • Page 14 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), Wash Fill & Tumble Hot, Warm or Cold Pulse Spin Spin...
  • Page 15 Delicates/Bulky Cycle Activity Water Temperatures Boosted Hot (select models), Wash Fill & Tumble 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...
  • Page 16 Using Your Dispenser Drawer NOTE: High efficiency (HE) detergents are designed especially for frontload washers to reduce oversudsing and maximize cleaning results. Look for the HE logo or “high efficiency” on the detergent’s label. NOTE: If using non-HE detergent, avoid oversudsing by using only 1/2 of the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Clothing Care

    Clothing Care Clothing Care Labels 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 Normal Permanent Gentle/ DRY2035N DRY2033N Do not Press/Wrinkle Delicate DRY2034N...
  • Page 19 Washing Special Items NOTE: Always Follow Manufacturer’ s Care Label Instructions. Bedding • Warm wash and warm rinse. • Use DELICATES/BULKY 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.
  • Page 20 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 •...
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 Laundry Products Laundry Aids Comments Soak/Pretreat • Use a pretreating agent and soak overnight to remove • Do not use a pretreating agent Products stains and soils. with chlorine bleach. • Always follow manufacturer’s instructions with any • Do not use pretreaters around the pretreat product (Spray ‘N Wash, Shout*, etc.).
  • Page 23 Stain Removal • When removing a stain, treat the stain from the back of the fabric unless otherwise noted. This will force the stain off the • Many soils will not become stains if treated surface instead of driving it through the promptly.
  • Page 24 Stain Treatment Chewing Gum Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a pretreat product. Chocolate or Cocoa Rinse with cold water. Rub detergent into stain and soak in cold water. If greasy stain remains, sponge face down on paper towels with a pretreat product.
  • Page 25 Stain Treatment Jam, Jelly Scrape off excess. Rinse with cold water. Rub dampened stain with detergent. Apply a pretreat product and launder with an enzyme soaking product. If stain remains, sponge with a mild bleach, such as water and white vinegar mix (equal parts) and wash again. Ketchup, Tomato-Based Products Scrape off excess.
  • Page 26 Stain Treatment Tobacco Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse. If necessary, soak in an all-fabric bleach solution. If stain remains, wash with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Toothpaste Scrape off excess. Blot stain with enzyme soaking product and cold water. Rinse. Wash as usual.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Maintenance Lubrication Cleaning Glass Sealing Area • All moving parts are sealed in a permanent In order to assure that the door properly seals supply of lubricant or are equipped with against water leaks, the following surfaces should oilless bearings. Additional lubrication will be wiped off periodically: not be necessary.
  • Page 28 Vacations and Extended Shock Sleeves Non-Use • To avoid possible property damage due to flooding, turn off the water supply to the washer whenever there will be an extended period of non-use. Motor • Leave the loading door open during extended Mount periods of non-use to allow the wash drum to Hooked End of...
  • Page 29 Preventative Maintenance Follow these guidelines to ensure the washer operates properly. Call for service if you observe any of the following: water of any amount on the floor, an increase in operating noise or water remaining in the wash basket after a cycle. Frequency Maintenance Procedure 1.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Try these troubleshooting tips before making a service call. You may save time and money! Washer Symptom Possible Cause / Solution Won’t Fill • Make sure power cord is plugged all the way into the electrical outlet. • Make sure hot and cold water faucets are turned on. •...
  • Page 31 Washer Symptom Possible Cause / Solution Too Many Soap Suds • Laundry load may be oversudsing. Make sure you are using low sudsing, high efficiency (HE) detergent. • Make sure you are using the amount of detergent recommended on the detergent’s label. If using non-HE detergent, use only 1/2 of the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount.
  • Page 32 Speed Queen W A R N I N G Shepard Street P.O. Box 990 To reduce the risk of serious injury or...