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Inside . . .
Safety Information . . .3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clothing Care . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance. . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting . . . . 28
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Part No. 802759
November 2006
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
for your frontload washer Inside . . . Safety Information . . .3 Operation ..6 Clothing Care ..17 Maintenance..26 Troubleshooting . -
Page 2: Product Registration
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. -
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).
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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 and cause tears. Facial tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme “lint”. -
Page 7: Loading The Washer
The time needed to reach this temperature may W A R N I N G add an additional 30 to 60 minutes to the cycle 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. - Page 8 Wash Temperature Guide Water Temperature 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 •...
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Page 9: Operating Your Washer
Operating Your Washer Handwash/Delicate Cycle Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on W A R N I N G 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. - 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 oversudsing 120 Volt electrical outlet that has the proper and maximize cleaning results.
- Page 11 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.
- Page 12 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.
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Page 13: Available Washing Cycles
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 14: Common Washer Sounds
Handwash/Delicate 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 15 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 detergents made for topload washers, avoid oversudsing by using only 1/4 cup regular detergent (1/2 of the recommended amount).
- Page 16 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.
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Page 17: 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 Permanent Gentle/ Do not Normal DRY2035N DRY2033N Press/Wrinkle Delicate tumble dry... -
Page 18: Washing Special Items
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. - Page 19 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 •...
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Page 20: Clothing Concerns
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 21 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 22 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 23 Stain Treatment 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. If traces of the stain remain, wash in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Coffee, Tea Soak in cold water.
- Page 24 Stain Treatment Ketchup, Tomato-Based Products Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain and, if safe for fabric, wash in hot water and chlorine bleach. Lipstick Rub dampened stain with bar soap and wash. Lotion Scrape off excess.
- Page 25 Stain Treatment Urine Rinse with cold water. Soak with an enzyme soaking product. Wash in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). If the color of the fabric has changed, sponging the area with ammonia may restore the color. Vomit Soak in a solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid hand dishwashing detergent, and one tablespoon ammonia (if safe for fabric).
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Page 26: 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 27: Cleaning Foreign Object Trap
Vacations and Extended Refer to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for proper procedures whenever the washer is moved. Non-Use Cleaning Foreign Object Trap • To avoid possible property damage due to flooding, turn off the water supply to the The washer’s pump has a trap that may collect washer whenever there will be an extended foreign objects. -
Page 28: 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 29 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 detergents made for topload washers, use only 1/4 cup regular detergent (1/2 of the recommended amount).
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Page 30: Contact Information
Speed Queen W A R N I N G Shepard Street P.O. Box 990 To reduce the risk of serious injury or...