Starting The Wash - Speed Queen Top loading Washer Owner's Manual

Starting the Wash

If These Controls
are Different from
Yours
These controls are intended to
show the variety of features that are
available in the product line. If your
washer does not have all the options
that are shown, it is not a mistake. The
information provided applies to several
of the models in the product line.
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1. Prepare clothes for washing
For best wash results:
• Remove items from pockets and cuffs
• Close zippers and fasteners; mend rips and tears
• Sort items into separate loads
• Pre-treat stains and heavily soiled areas
2. Select WASH/RINSE temperature
Always follow garment manufacturer’s care labels for each fabric. See
chart below.
WASH / RINSE
Hot/Cold
Warm/Warm
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Available on
&2/'
some models
Warm/Cold *
Cold/Cold *
NOTE: Energy Saver settings, marked with a star (*), show temperature
settings that use the least energy.
3. Select LOAD SIZE / WATER LEVEL
Variable control allows you to select the most appropriate setting for each
wash load. Do not fill above top row of holes in tub with clothes. Use the
chart below to determine setting.
IMPORTANT: Do not hold knob at RESET for extended periods or washer
flooding may result.
4. Select wash cycle and time
Push timer knob in and turn to desired cycle and wash time. Timer knob
can be turned in either direction. Wash cycle and time selection
depends upon type of fabric and amount of soil. For best results when
cleaning heavily soiled items, use longer wash time, up to 15 minute
maximum. Lightly soiled items require less wash time. See "Cycles"
section for more information.
LOAD SIZE
Super
683(5
Medium
5(6(7
Small
TYPE OF CLOTHING
Sturdy whites and colorfast items;
work clothes, soiled items, and cloth
diapers
Delicate or colorfast items
Moderately soiled permanent press,
silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic
Rinsing of some items
Non-colorfast items
Extra-delicate clothing
Rinsing of most items
If you change your mind
WATER
and the LOAD SIZE
LEVEL
SETTING
Max. Fill
If the tub is filling and you decide to
change the LOAD SIZE SETTING, you
1/2 – 3/4 Full
must turn the knob to RESET before
changing the load size. The tub can
1/2 Full
overfill if you do not turn to RESET
first.
IMPORTANT: Do not stop cycle for
longer than 30 minutes. Internal
pressure switch may reset and cause tub
to overfill.
If cycle has been stopped for more than
30 minutes, set your Cycle Dial to spin
and set your wash cycle again.
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