Alliance Laundry Systems LWS02N Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...er www comlaundry com Inside Safety Information 3 Operation 6 Clothing Care 15 Maintenance 23 Troubleshooting 25 Para bajar una copia de estas instrucciones en español visite www comlaundry com Part No 201959 November 2006 ...

Page 2: ...2 201959 For your safety and to reduce the risk of fire or an explosion do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance W022E WAR N I NG ...

Page 3: ... washer 3 Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode 4 Do not add gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode In...

Page 4: ...g not the cord 15 Install the washer according to the Installation Instructions All connections for water drain electrical power and grounding must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required Do not do it yourself unless you know how 16 To reduce the risk of fire clothes which have traces of any flammable substances such as vegetable oil cooking oil machine oil flammabl...

Page 5: ...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 this machine according to the manufacturer s instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and or property damage 31 Replace washer fill hoses every five years NOTE The WARNING and Important Safety Instruct...

Page 6: ...if you follow a few guidelines 1 Sort by Color Separate items into loads of whites darks lights and non colorfast 2 Sort by Fabric and Construction Separate items into loads of cottons linens permanent press synthetics blends poly knits and delicates 3 Sort by Temperature Separate items into loads that can be washed in cold warm or hot water 4 Sort by Type and Amount of Soil Heavily soiled clothes...

Page 7: ...ub can result in poor washing and rinsing Overloading may also cause wrinkling and tearing of items IMPORTANT If in doubt always use a higher water level Most average loads will require a water setting between Medium and Extra Large Failure to have the correct volume of water relative to the load will increase the incidence of excessive lint Reset OPTIONAL Use the RESET if agitation has started an...

Page 8: ...ting water by using warm or cold washes as well as cold rinses 2 Wash full loads but do not overload 3 Use soak cycles for heavily soiled items to reduce wash times 4 Select a shorter wash time for lightly soiled items 120 F 49o C 100o F 37o C 60o F 15oC HOT WARM COLD TLW1994N Wash Temperature Guide Water Temperature Use Comments HOT approximately 120 F 49 C as determined by outside water supply S...

Page 9: ... number shown next to these settings is the length of agitation in minutes For example Setting the timer on Normal will be a nine minute agitation Delicate Cycle Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on this cycle A full tub of water is recommended even for small loads to allow the delicate items to move freely through the water More water helps reduce fabric wear wrinkling and provides for a...

Page 10: ...a damp cloth to remove shipping dust from inside of washtub 1 Get the clothes ready for washing Empty pockets and cuffs Sort items into separate loads Pretreat stains and heavily soiled areas IMPORTANT Remove all sharp objects from laundry to avoid tears and rips to items during normal machine operation 2 Measure and add detergent to the washtub Follow instructions on detergent package for amount ...

Page 11: ... can cause flooding of the washer 7 Select the cycle according to the type of fabric being washed Push the timer knob in and turn clockwise to the desired cycle and wash time 8 Pull the timer knob out to start the water fill Agitation will begin when the water reaches the level you selected NOTE Lid must be closed for agitation and spin to start The washer will stop pause shortly before the wash a...

Page 12: ...sher from spinning without first filling with water Place the soaking product and clothes load in the washtub Pull timer knob to start washer fill After fill is completed and agitation has started lid must be closed push the timer knob in This will stop the washer When the clothes have soaked the desired length of time TURN THE TIMER KNOB TO THE START OF THE SPIN SETTING then pull the timer knob o...

Page 13: ...nd before the start of the WASH cycle pour the proper amount of liquid fabric softener into the bottle measuring cap refer to bottle directions Pour into dispenser The large fabric softener dispenser allows for the fabric softener to be diluted with water We recommend adding water up to the fill level Do not exceed tip of arrow which indicates correct fill level Over filling can allow fabric softe...

Page 14: ...ed together Use Tips Fabric softener spilled onto garments may cause staining To remove dampen stain and rub with bar soap Wash as usual Liquid fabric softeners will be dispensed during the final rinse and should not be combined with bleach bluing starch detergents soaps or packaged water conditioners Fabric softener is not to be used in dispenser when using Prewash cycle if available When adding ...

Page 15: ...mbols Any bleach when needed Warning Signs Only non chlorine bleach when needed Do not bleach TLW2027N TLW2024N TLW2025N Iron Dry or Steam Low Warning Signs TLW2022N Iron TLW2023N High Medium No steam Do not iron DRY DRYCLEAN DRY2033N DRY2034N DRY2035N DRY2036N DRY2037N DRY2038N DRY2039N DRY2040N DRY2041N DRY2042N DRY2045N DRY2046N Tumble Dry Cycle Warning Signs Dry Do not tumble dry Normal Perman...

Page 16: ...r knob in after water has filled half way Submerge pillows to release trapped air Start washer to complete fill For best results stop washer periodically during cycle to release air from pillows Rugs Shake before washing Do not use hot water on rubber backed rugs Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer Slips and Nightgowns Wash often using all purpose detergent warm or hot water and cold rins...

Page 17: ... Improper Sorting Wash whites separately Separate light from heavily soiled items Clothes can pick up soil from dirty wash water Nonphosphate Detergent and Hard Water Follow package directions Soften water if possible Water Not Hot Enough White clothes will stay whiter with hot wash water Increase temperature Overcrowding Washer Clothes must circulate freely through the water for best results Yell...

Page 18: ... remove stains and soils Always follow manufacturer s instructions with any pretreat product Spray N Wash Shout etc Do not use a soaking product with chlorine bleach Do not use pretreaters around the washer or dryer control panel They may harm the finish or panel markings Detergents Soaps You may use detergents or soap in your washer Powdered or liquid detergents can be used Only use soap in soft ...

Page 19: ...ers Add during the rinse cycle or if available use the fabric softener dispenser using no other product in the rinse Follow bottle directions carefully Undiluted fabric softener poured directly on clothes can stain them Do not mix with detergent or bleach Laundry Aids Use Comments Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline kerosene waxes cooking oils dry cleaning solvents etc into a washe...

Page 20: ... stain with soapy water If stain remains apply a pretreat product and wash in hot water if safe for fabric Crayon Treat the same as candle wax or place face down on paper towel and spray with WD 4O Rinse Wash in hot water if safe for fabric using soap not a detergent and 1 2 cups baking soda If stains remain professional drycleaning may be necessary Deodorants and Anti Perspirants Some of these pr...

Page 21: ...roducts Soak in cold water Wash in hot water and chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Apply a pretreat product if a stain is noticeable Rewash Mud Let dry Scrape off excess Soak in solution of one quart warm water half teaspoon liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes Rinse Wash in hot or warm water with enzyme product Mustard Rinse with cold water Rub dampened sta...

Page 22: ...lution If stain remains wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Toothpaste Scrape off excess Blot stain with enzyme soaking product and cold water Rinse Wash as usual 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 ...

Page 23: ...al load has been washed This also may be necessary if too little detergent has been used Leave the lid open to allow the inside of the washer to dry out after use This helps prevent musty odors from developing Check the filter screens in the fill hoses for debris or damage at least once a year Clean or replace them if necessary Replacing Hoses Hoses and other natural parts deteriorate after extend...

Page 24: ... order to accomplish this the shipping plug opening must be directly lined up with the base opening Refer to illustrations below 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 Motor Overload Pr...

Page 25: ...lf in two or three minutes and restart the washer automatically Won t Agitate Make sure lid is closed Pull timer knob out to start washer Make sure power cord is plugged all the way into the electrical outlet Check the house fuse or circuit breaker The motor overload protector may have stopped the cycle It will reset itself in two or three minutes and restart the washer automatically Broken drive ...

Page 26: ...even leveling can cause vibration Load Is Too Wet Wash load may be unbalanced Open lid and redistribute the load Load is too small Add items to make full load Make sure the correct spin speed is selected for the type of items being washed if option is available on your model Wrong Water Temperature Make sure that the controls are properly set Check fill hoses Make sure hot faucet hose is connected...

Page 27: ..._____ When contacting us about your washer PLEASE GIVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS The model and serial numbers are located on the nameplate The nameplate will be in the location shown 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 comlaundry com TLW200...

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