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Inside . . .
Safety Information . . .3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clothing Care . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance. . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting . . . . 28
Para bajar una copia de estas instrucciones
en español, visite www.speedqueen.com.
www.speedqueen.com
for your
frontload
washer
Part No. 801989R3
October 2005
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Clothing Care ..17 Maintenance..26 Troubleshooting ..28 Para bajar una copia de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.speedqueen.com. www.speedqueen.com for your frontload washer Part No. 801989R3 October 2005... -
Page 2: Product Registration
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
Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons when using your washer, follow these basic precautions: 1. Read all instructions before using the washer. 2. Refer to the Grounding Information in the Installation Instructions for the proper grounding of the washer. - Page 4 7. Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment. 8. Do not reach into the washer if the wash drum is moving. 9. Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
- Page 5 27. Never operate the washer with any guards and/or panels removed. 28. DO NOT operate the washer with missing or broken parts. 29. DO NOT by-pass any safety devices. 30. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate...
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Page 6: Operation
Roll down cuffs and shake out grass, sand and gravel. Mend Rips and Tears Little holes can become bigger in the washer. Mend holes and tears before placing garments in the washer. Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks These can catch on garments in a wash load and tear them. -
Page 7: Loading The Washer
• Smaller loads can create an unbalanced condition and cause premature wear on the washer. Do not hesitate to fill the entire inner drum of the washer. The load will compress a great deal when wet. This allows room for proper tumbling. - Page 8 Wash Temperature Guide Water Temperature BOOSTED HOT (select models only) (approximately 140°F [60°C]) (approximately 120°F [49°C] or as determined by outside hot water supply) WARM (approximately 100º F [37°C]) COLD (approximately 60º F [15°C]) Energy You can save energy when washing by following a few guidelines: 1.
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Page 9: Operating Your Washer
Operating Your Washer W A R N I N G To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons, read the Safety Information section before operating your washer. NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’ s care labels. - Page 10 To Wash Clothes 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.
- Page 11 (approximately 45 seconds after cycle has been stopped), open door, add or remove items, and start the cycle again. There is no agitator on this washer. Instead, the clothing gently tumbles through the water. The wash action consists of a period of tumbling in one direction, a brief pause, and then a reverse tumble in the opposite direction.
- Page 12 HEATING light will turn on. Out of Balance Load If at the end of the cycle, the load is dripping wet, the washer has limited the spin speed. This is to prevent damage to the unit if there is a severely unbalanced load.
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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. Wash Spin Rinse Spin Extra Rinse (Optional) Spin Final Rinse Spin Spin... -
Page 14: Common Washer Sounds
These sharp sounds may come from metal fasteners, zippers, belt buckles or coins hitting the wash drum or door glass. Washer may be out of balance. Washer is designed to balance the load. If the washer is severely unbalanced, turn cycle selector knob to OFF and redistribute the load. - Page 15 Using Your Dispenser Drawer Detergent Bleach Fabric Softener Detergent Compartment The detergent compartment is located on the right side of the dispenser drawer. Refer to compartment 1 of illustration. Use low sudsing, high efficiency (HE) powdered or liquid detergents that are recommended for use with frontload washers.
- Page 16 Liquid Bleach Compartment The bleach compartment is located in the left front corner of the dispenser drawer. Refer to compartment 2 of illustration. It has been designed to prevent the dispensing of undiluted bleach onto the clothes load. Use liquid bleach in the dispenser. Powdered bleach must not be used in this compartment.
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Page 17: Clothing Care
Clothing Care Clothing Care Labels The symbols below appear on many clothing care labels. Following the instructions on each label will help ensure the best laundry results. WASH Machine Wash Cycle Normal Permanent Gentle/ Hand wash TLW2011N TLW2010N Press/Wrinkle TLW2012N Delicate Resistant Water Temperature... -
Page 18: Washing Special Items
• Use warm wash, cold rinse and low-sudsing detergent. • Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs. • Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer. • Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on the PERMANENT PRESS cycle. - Page 19 Sweaters of Manufactured Fibers Wool Items Permanent Press NOTE: We do not recommend starching in this washer. • Follow directions for comparable knits. • Button sweaters and turn inside out. • Stretch to shape after washing. • Avoid pulling when wet.
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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 (Spray ‘N Wash, Shout*, etc.). Detergents/Soaps • Use low-sudsing, high efficiency (HE) detergent (recommended for frontload washers) in your washer. • When using detergents made for topload washers, use 1/2 of the recommended amount to prevent oversudsing. Using these detergents may decrease cleaning performance.
- Page 22 Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, dry cleaning solvents, etc. into a washer or dryer. Never put articles that have been cleaned with such substances into a washer or dryer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in a fire, explosion, and/or serious burns or death.
- Page 23 Stain Chocolate or Cocoa Coffee, Tea Copier Toner Crayon Deodorants and Anti-Perspirants Egg, Gravy Eye and Face Make-up Fabric Softener Felt-Tip Marker Fruit Juices Grass Grease, Oil Iodine Jam, Jelly 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 24 Follow manufacturer’s directions. Wash as usual. Scrape off excess. Apply a pretreat product. Rub stain with an enzyme soaking product and wash with hot water (if safe for fabric). Do not leave washer unattended as remaining residue may cause fabric to catch on fire.
- Page 25 Stain Urine Vomit Wine *Brand names are trademarks of their respective manufacturers. 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.
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Page 26: Maintenance
Additional lubrication will not be necessary. Cold Weather Care • If the washer is delivered on a cold day (below freezing), or is stored in an unheated room or area during the cold months, do not attempt to operate it until the washer has had a chance to warm up. -
Page 27: Reinstallation Of Shipping Materials
Refer to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for proper procedures whenever the washer is moved. Cleaning Foreign Object Trap The washer’s pump has a trap that may collect foreign objects. The trap may need to be cleaned if water is draining slower than usual. To clean: •... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
• Foreign object trap in pump may be clogged. Clean the trap. Refer to Maintenance Water Leaks • Check that fill hoses are properly installed on the faucets and the washer’s water mixing • Check the condition of the fill hoses. Replace fill hoses every five years. - Page 29 Is Noisy • Make sure washer is level. Uneven leveling can cause vibration. • Some sounds may be a part of normal operation for a frontload washer. Refer to Common Washer Sounds section. Load is too Wet •...
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Page 30: Contact Information
Please include a copy of your bill of sale and any service receipts you have. If replacement parts are required, contact the source from where you purchased your washer or visit us online at www.speedqueen.com. To reduce the risk of serious injury or...