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User's Guide for Topload Washers TLW22C_SVG Original Instructions Keep These Instructions for Future Reference. (If this machine changes ownership, this manual must accompany machine.) Part No. 203183 October 2014 www.speedqueen.com www.goedekers.com...
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Front Matter Front Matter WARNING Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this ma- chine according to the manufacturer's instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily in- jury and/or property damage. W030 WARNING For your safety and to reduce the risk of fire or an ex- plosion, do not store or use gasoline or other flamma- ble vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any oth- er appliance.
Product Registration Product Registration New owners of Alliance Laundry Systems equipment are encour- aged to register their appliance to insure proper limited warranty coverage. Register online at http://www.speedqueen.com/home/en- us/support/product-registration.aspx or contact your dealer to register your appliance. All information will be kept confidential and will not be distributed to other parties.
Table of Contents Safety Information................6 Explanation of Safety Messages..............6 Important Safety Instructions..............6 Operation..................8 Before Washing..................8 Loading the Washer.................. 8 Control Panel...................11 Digital Display..................11 Cycles....................11 Selections.................... 11 Options....................12 Status....................12 To Wash Clothes..................12 Cycle Operation................14 Optional Features..................
Safety Information Safety Information Explanation of Safety Messages WARNING Precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAU- TION”), followed by specific instructions, are found in this manual To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury and on machine decals. These precautions are intended for the per- or death to persons when using your washer, follow sonal safety of the operator, user, servicer, and those maintaining these basic precautions:...
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Safety Information • Never operate the washer with any guards, panels and/or parts removed or broken. DO NOT tamper with the controls or bypass any safety devices. • Use your washer only for its intended purpose, washing clothes. Always follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the gar- ment manufacturer.
Operation Operation Before Washing Prepare Wash Load Empty Pockets and Cuffs Make sure all pockets are empty and turn them inside out. One bob- by 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 pock- TLW1991N_SVG et will produce extreme “lint”.
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Operation • Drop items loosely into the washtub. The bulk of the clothes NOTE: Starting January 2009, the Department of Ener- gy (DOE) mandated new efficiency standards which re- rather than the weight will determine load size. Do not pack sulted in reduced water levels in the topload washer.
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Operation Wash Temperature Guide Water Tem- perature Comments • Sturdy whites • Best cleaning and colorfast for soiled items items • Good for sani- • Work clothes tizing • Soiled items • Diapers WARM • Light and mod- • Reduces wrin- erately soiled kling in perma- items...
Control Panel Control Panel Preset Cycles Power Start Perm Heavy Normal Duty Press Rinse Delicate Spin & Spin Cancel Pause Pre- Temp Wash Cold Warm Wash Load Second Size Soak Rinse Small Medium Large Rinse Soil Signal Level Light Medium Heavy Spin TLW2234N_SVG...
Control Panel To Wash Clothes Temp Press the Temp keypad to change the cycle’s wash water tempera- IMPORTANT: Before using your new washer, make sure ture from the default selection to Cold, Warm, or Hot. the washer cord is connected to an appropriate electrical outlet that is properly installed and connected to a pro- Load Size tective earth/ground.
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Control Panel TLW1996N_SVG 4. Close the lid. The washer will not fill, agitate or spin with the lid open. TLW1997N_SVG WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, do not by-pass the lid switch by permitting the washer to agitate or spin with the lid open.
Cycle Operation Cycle Operation The cycles of your washer include several different stages. Refer to Cycle stages that are Options must be selected on the keypad to the tables below for what can be expected during the cycles that be included in the cycle. you select.
Cycle Operation Rinse & Spin and Spin Cycles Cycle Stage Activity Time (minutes) Comments Pre-Wash Fill/Agitate/Spin 13:10 Option Rinse Fill/Agitate/Spin 10:10 Not active in Spin Cycle Second Rinse Fill/Agitate/Spin 10:10 Option Final Spin Spin 5:00 Optional Features To Clean the Dispenser 1.
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Cycle Operation • Liquid fabric softeners will be dispensed during the first rinse and should not be combined with bleach, bluing, starch, deter- gents, soaps or packaged water conditioners. • Fabric softener is not to be used in dispenser when using Pre- wash cycle, if available.
Clothing Care Clothing Care Clothing Concerns To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good washing practices minerals on them. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright at all times to prevent a gradual build-up of soil or water hardness as they should be, take corrective measures immediately.
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Clothing Care Problem Cause Solution Excessive Lint Improper Sorting Fabrics that shed lint cannot be washed with fabrics that receive lint. Insufficient Detergent/Non-phosphate Use enough detergent so lint remains sus- Detergent pended in water and flushed out. Do not oversuds the water. Mixing Fabric Types Knits and permanent press attract lint.
Maintenance Maintenance Cold Weather Care Vacations and Extended Non-Use If the unit is delivered on a cold day (below freezing), or is stored in IMPORTANT: To avoid possible property damage due to flooding, turn off the water supply to the washer whenev- an unheated room or area during the cold months, do not attempt er there will be an extended period of non-use.
Maintenance Refer to illustration below. TLW2044N_SVG 1. Shipping Brace 2. Shipping Plug Opening 3. Base Opening 4. Shipping Plug After the shipping brace has been installed in the lid opening, tilt washer back enough to access base opening. Insert shipping plug into base opening and, using the palm of your hand, push shipping plug into washer until it snaps into shipping plug opening.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Try these troubleshooting tips before making a service call. They may save you 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. •...
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Troubleshooting Washer Symptom Possible Cause/Solution Won't Spin • Make sure lid is closed. • Press Start/Pause button to start washer. • Make sure power cord is plugged all the way into the electrical outlet. • Check the laundry room fuse or circuit breaker. •...
• If the control displays any other Er codes, unplug the machine for 15 seconds. Plug the machine back in. If code still appears, call for service. Speed Queen Contact Information Shepard Street P.O. Box 990 If service is required, contact the nearest Factory Authorized Ripon, Wisconsin 54971-0990 Service Center.
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Troubleshooting Model Number __________________________ Serial Number __________________________ TLW2003N_SVG 1. Serial Plate When contacting us about your washer, PLEASE GIVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS. The model and serial numbers are located on the serial plate. The serial plate will be in the location shown. Please include a copy of your bill of sale and any service receipts you have.