Summary of Contents for Alliance Laundry Systems HWF561
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Electronic Control Frontload Washer See Page 2 for Model Numbers Use this manual with all electronic frontload washers. Part No. 800000 August 1998...
Model Identification Information in this manual is applicable to these washer models: HWF561 HWF761 SWF561 SWF661 SWF761 HTE517 HTE717 HTG519 HTG719 STE517 STE717 STG519 STG719 800000...
Table of Contents Model Identification ............2 11.Normal Wash Agitate Time “nAg”.......34 12.Normal Rinse Agitate Time “nrg” ........35 Section I 13.Normal Extra Rinse Agitate Time “nEg” .....36 Preliminary Information 14.Normal Final Rinse Agitate Time “nFg”......37 About the Control..............5 15.Permanent Press Wash Agitate Time “PAg”....38 Glossary of Terms ...............
Section I Preliminary Information About the Control Power Failure Recovery The Electronic Control on the commercial washer is If a cycle is in progress and the power fails, the cycle an advanced, programmable computer that lets you status is saved in memory for a minimum of six years control most machine features by pressing a sequence without power.
Section II Electronic Control Identification Select Cycle Pads Select Wash Temp Pads (See Figure 1 ) (See Figure 1 ) SELECT CYCLE pads are used to select the specific SELECT WASH TEMP pads are used to select the washer cycle. These pads include NORMAL, PERM temperature of the water used for the wash fill.
Section III VFD Display Identification Status Words INSERT COINS (See Figure 1 ) INSERT COINS is lit to prompt the user for coins to satisfy the vend price. When INSERT COINS is lit, the WASH three digits and decimal point show the vend price remaining to be satisfied.
Section IV Washer Operation Start Up ignored, allowing the washer to go through the complete cycle. When power is applied to the washer, the control will When a cycle is complete, the control will display display PRICE, INSERT COINS, the decimal point, TIME REMAINING, “00”...
NOTE: Refer to “Programming the Electronic Control,” Section VIII, to program signal options. Changing Cycles Cycles and wash temperatures can be changed anytime during the first fill cycle. After the first fill cycle, all key presses are ignored. Selecting a higher priced wash temperature will stop the first fill cycle, and INSERT COINS will flash one (1) second on and one (1) second off until the vend price has been satisfied.
Section V Electronic Control Special Features Programming the Electronic Control Sales Floor Feature The Electronic Control allows the washer owner to The Electronic Control washer has a built-in sales program the control with the use of the keypad. Audit, floor routine used to display all LED lights, status diagnostic, cycle and vend information may be words, and the three digits with the colon and decimal programmed and retrieved by pressing combinations...
Section VI Opening the Service Door Manually programming the Electronic Control The service door is located in the control panel. See requires the user to open and close the service door. Figure 3. Opening and closing the service door trips a switch Power must be connected within ten (10) minutes after allowing access to various programming options, opening the coin vault or service door to save the...
Section VII Entering the Special Mode For programming, testing, and retrieving information from the Electronic Control, it is often necessary to enter the Special Mode by following the four simple steps below. How to Enter the Special Mode 1. Be sure the washer is in the default mode before continuing to step 2.
Section VIII Programming the Electronic Control What Can Be Programmed? Programmable Options Available This feature allows the owner to program cycle OPTION DESCRIPTION information, standard vend pricing, special vends and “Slg” Audio Signal others by using the keypads. The control must have the “HnC”...
1. Audio Signal “SIg” 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current three digit This option allows the user to program when the number until correct. See Figure 6. signals will sound and at what volume level. Press this pad (+) Press this pad (enter) There are three occasions when a signal may sound...
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How to read Chart 1 To determine the correct three digit number required in Each three digit number in the first column is followed step four on the previous page, review the chart below. by the words ON or OFF in the following columns. Read Chart 1 from left to right.
2. Hot Wash Number of Coins 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of coins “HnC” displayed in the VFD to the desired number of coins. See Figure 9. This option allows the user to set the vend price for a hot wash.
3. Warm Wash Number of Coins 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of coins “AnC” displayed in the VFD to the desired number of coins. See Figure 12. This option allows the user to set the vend price for a warm wash.
4. Cold Wash Number of Coins 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of coins “dnC” displayed in the VFD to the desired number of coins. See Figure 15. This option allows the user to set the vend price for a cold wash.
5. Special Vend A Days ON “SPA” 5. Locate the desired three digit number in the first column of Chart 2 on the following pages. This option allows the user to set the day or days of a 6. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad special vend.
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How to read Chart 2 To determine the correct three digit number required in Each three digit number in the first column is followed step 4 on the previous page, review the chart below. by the words ON or OFF in the following columns. Read Chart 2 from left to right.
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Chart 2: “SPA” (Continued) “SPA” VALUE THUR ON/OFF Chart 2: (Page 2 of 3) 800000...
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Chart 2: “SPA” (Continued) “SPA” VALUE THUR ON/OFF Chart 2: (Page 3 of 3) 800000...
6. Special Vend A Start Time 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current hour to the “SAS” desired hour. See Figure 21. This option allows the user to set the time that Special Press this pad (+) Press this pad (enter) Vend A will begin.
7. Special Vend A End Time “SAE” 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current hour to the This option allows the user to set the time that Special desired hour. See Figure 24. Vend A will end.
8. Special Vend A Hot Wash 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of coins Number of Coins “SHC” displayed in the VFD to the desired number of coins. See Figure 27. This option allows the user to set the vend price for a HOT Wash in Special Vend A.
9. Special Vend A Warm Wash 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of coins Number of Coins “rnC” displayed in the VFD to the desired number of coins. See Figure 30. This option allows the user to set the vend price for a WARM Wash in Special Vend A.
10. Special Vend A Cold Wash 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of coins Number of Coins “CnC” displayed in the VFD to the desired number of coins. See Figure 33. This option allows the user to set the vend price for a COLD Wash in Special Vend A.
11. Normal Wash Agitate Time 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of “nAg” minutes displayed in the VFD to the desired number of minutes. See Figure 36. This option allows the user to set the amount of wash agitate time for the Normal cycle.
12. Normal Rinse Agitate Time 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of “nrg” minutes displayed in the VFD to the desired number of minutes. See Figure 39. This option allows the user to set the amount of rinse agitate time for the Normal cycle.
13. Normal Extra Rinse Agitate 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of Time “nEg” minutes displayed in the VFD to the desired number of minutes. See Figure 42. This option allows the user to set the amount of time for an extra rinse agitate in the Normal cycle.
14. Normal Final Rinse Agitate Time 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of “nFg” minutes displayed in the VFD to the desired number of minutes. See Figure 45. This option allows the user to set the amount of time for a final rinse agitate in the Normal cycle.
15. Permanent Press Wash Agitate 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of Time “PAg” minutes displayed in the VFD to the desired number of minutes. See Figure 48. This option allows the user to set the amount of wash agitate time for the Permanent Press cycle.
16. Permanent Press Rinse Agitate 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of Time “Prg” minutes displayed in the VFD to the desired number of minutes. See Figure 51. This option allows the user to set the amount of rinse agitate time for the Permanent Press cycle.
17. Permanent Press Extra Rinse 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of Agitate Time “PEg” minutes displayed in the VFD to the desired number of minutes. See Figure 54. This option allows the user to set the amount of extra rinse agitate time for the Permanent Press cycle.
18. Permanent Press Final Rinse 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of Agitate Time “PFg” minutes displayed in the VFD to the desired number of minutes. See Figure 57. This option allows the user to set the amount of final rinse agitate time for the Permanent Press cycle.
19. Delicates Wash Agitate Time 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of “dAg” minutes displayed in the VFD to the desired number of minutes. See Figure 60. This option allows the user to set the amount of wash agitate time for the Delicates cycle.
20. Delicates Rinse Agitate Time 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of “drg” minutes displayed in the VFD to the desired number of minutes. See Figure 63. This option allows the user to set the amount of rinse agitate time for the Delicates cycle.
21. Delicates Extra Rinse Agitate 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of Time “dEg” minutes displayed in the VFD to the desired number of minutes. See Figure 66. This option allows the user to set the amount of extra rinse agitate time for the Delicates cycle.
22. Delicates Final Rinse Agitate 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number of Time “dFg” minutes displayed in the VFD to the desired number of minutes. See Figure 69. This option allows the user to set the amount of final rinse agitate time for the Delicates cycle.
23. Coin Value “COI” 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current three digit This option allows the user to set a specific numerical number to the desired three digit number. See value for a coin entered.
24. Default Cycle Select “dCS” 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current number to the This option allows the user to set the default cycle the desired number selected from Chart 3. See machine will enter when in the default mode.
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How to Read Chart 3 Each number in the first column is followed by the words ON or OFF in the following columns. The word To determine the correct number required in step 4 on ON or OFF indicates if the option at the top of that the previous page, review the chart below.
25. Reset After a Power Failure 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current three digit “rPF” number to the desired number selected from Chart 4. See Figure 78. This option allows the user to set the amount of time the Electronic Control will store active cycle Press this pad (enter) Press this pad (+)
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How to Read Chart 4 Use this chart to set the amount of time for Power Fail If 133 is entered, the current cycle will be saved for up Reset. to five minutes. If power is not restored within five minutes, the control will advance to Final Spin and The chart range begins at 0 and ends at 255.
26. Extra Rinse “Ern” 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current three digit This option allows the user to have an extra rinse number to “000” or “128.” See Figure 81. during the wash cycle.
27. Warm Rinse “rrn” 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current three digit to This option allows the user to have a warm rinse “000” or “128”. See Figure 84. during the HOT or WARM wash cycles. The default is Press this pad (+) Press this pad (enter) set for a cold rinse with all cycles and temperatures.
28. Control Configuration “CFg” 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the current three digit This option allows the user to turn ON or turn OFF number to the desired three digit number selected preprogrammed capabilities within the Electronic from Chart 5.
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Configuration Programming To change any or all of these configuration options, review the following descriptions carefully and choose Use the chart on the following page (Chart 5) to turn the appropriate configuration value from Chart 5. on or turn off the preprogrammed daylight savings Enter the appropriate value in step 6 on the previous option, wash temperature, infra-red access option, page.
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Chart 5: “CFg” Config Daylight Wash Decimal Heater Value Savings Temp Access Point Enable 800000...
29. Set Real Time Clock Minutes 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the minutes to the correct “CIn” time. See Figure 90. This option allows the user to set the Electronic Press this pad (+) Press this pad (enter) Control’s internal clock to the correct time in minutes.
30. Set Real Time Clock Hours 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the hours to the correct “CHr” time. See Figure 93. This option allows the user to set the Electronic Press this pad (+) Press this pad (enter) Control’s internal clock to the correct time in hours.
31. Set Real Time Clock Days “CdA” 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the day until correct. See This option allows the user to set the Electronic Figure 96. Control’s internal clock to the correct day of the week. NOTE: Sunday is considered day one (001), How to Program the Clock Days Monday is day two (002) and so on.
32. Set Real Time Clock Date “CdE” 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the day of the month until This option allows the user to set the Electronic correct. See Figure 99. Control’s internal clock to the correct day of the Press this pad (+) Press this pad (enter)
33. Set Real Time Clock Month 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the month until correct. See “COn” Figure 102. This option allows the user to set the Electronic Press this pad (+) Press this pad (enter) Control’s internal clock to the correct month.
34. Set Real Time Clock Year “CYr” 5. Press the DELICATES (+) or the COLD (–) keypad to increase or decrease the year until correct. See This option allows the user to set the Electronic Figure 105. Control’s internal clock to the correct year. Press this pad (+) Press this pad (enter) to scroll forward or...
Section IX Collecting Audit Information This feature allows the owner to retrieve audit audit options available. See Figure 107. information stored in the washer by pressing a Press this pad (enter) sequence of pads on the control. For an explanation of to choose a selected Press this pad (+) the audit options available, see the Audit Options List...
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2. Once the desired option appears in the VFD, press the PERM PRESS (enter) keypad once to start the audit count. At this point, the display will show the first three-digit segment of the audit value. Press the PERM PRESS pad additional times to view the entire number.
Section X Testing Machine and Electronic Control Functions This feature allows the owner to run diagnostic tests How to Start Tests on various washer operations without servicing the IMPORTANT: To start a diagnostic test, the washer. The following tests are available: control MUST BE in the test feature mode (refer to •...
Diagnostic Test Descriptions Show Fill Test This test will display the average fill time. This Coin Vault Opening Test average will be calculated by taking the average of the three (3) last fill times plus the most recent fill time. This option tests the coin vault switch.
Section XI Sales Floor Feature The Sales Floor Feature is used on a sales floor to How to Exit Sales Floor Feature allow the owner to turn on the entire VFD display 1. Be sure service door is open. including all status words, LED’s and the three digits. 2.
Section XII Rapid Advance Feature The Rapid Advance feature allows the owner to For example: If the washer is in the first fill/agitate quickly advance through active cycles or advance into cycle, pressing the COLD keypad will advance the a cycle from the default mode. washer into the WASH PAUSE cycle.
Section XIII Clear Vend Feature The Clear Vend Feature allows the owner to clear a control which is in the middle of satisfying a vend price, and set it back to the default mode. How to Clear Vend 1. Open the service door. Refer to Section VI. 2.
Section XIV Power Fail Recovery The Power Fail Recovery feature allows the cycle selected cycle pad will flash until it is pressed and the status to be saved in memory in the event of a power cycle will restart from the point it left off. failure.
Section XV Infrared Communications The Infrared Communications feature allows the washer control to communicate with the Micro-Wand IIIE. The washer control can be programmed and have its data read without using the keypad. It may also be used to start and stop various diagnostic tests. How to Begin Communications with Micro- Wand IIIE The control will go blank and the VFD will display...
Section XVI Default Washer Settings Default Settings Default Cycle The cycle listed is the default cycle programmed in at Cycle PERM PRESS the factory. This cycle can be made longer or shorter Wash Water Temperature WARM by setting the fills and rinses at different variables. Refer to the Programming section to change these Rinse Water Temperature COLD...
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