Alliance Laundry Systems Frontload Washer User manual

for your

frontload

washer

www.comlaundry.com

Inside . . .

Safety Information . . . 3

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Clothing Care . . . . . . . 18

Maintenance . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting . . . . 29

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Part No. 802753

November 2006

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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

WARNING

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Safety Information

Explanation of Safety

Messages

Throughout this manual and on machine decals,

you will find precautionary statements

(“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION”) followed

by specific instructions. These precautions are

intended for the personal safety of the operator,

user, servicer, and those maintaining the machine.

Additional precautionary statements

(“IMPORTANT” and “NOTE”) are followed by

specific instructions.

IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to

inform the reader of specific procedures where

minor machine damage will occur if the

procedure is not followed.

NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate

installation, operation, maintenance or

servicing information that is important but not

hazard related.

Important Safety Instructions

Save These Instructions

1. Read all instructions before using the

washer.

2. Refer to the Grounding (Earthing)

Information in the Installation Instructions

for the proper grounding (earthing) of the

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.

Indicates an imminently hazardous

situation that, if not avoided, will

cause severe personal injury or death.

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if

not avoided, could cause severe

personal injury or death.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if

not avoided, may cause minor or

moderate personal injury or property

damage.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,

serious injury or death to persons when

using your washer, follow these basic

precautions:

W023

WARNING

transmitted in any form or by any means without the expressed written consent

of the publisher.

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5. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may

be produced in a hot water system that has

not been used for two weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot

water system has not been used for such a

period, before using a washing machine or

combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot

water faucets and let the water flow from

each for several minutes. This will release any

accumulated hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS

FLAMMABLE. DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN

OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME.

6. Do not allow children to play on or in the

washer. Close supervision of children is

necessary when the washer is used near

children. This is a safety rule for all

appliances. This appliance is not intended for

use by young children or infirm persons

without supervision. Young children should be

supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the appliance.

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.

10. Do not tamper with the controls.

11. Do not repair or replace any part of the

washer, or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in the user-

maintenance instructions or in published

user-repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to carry out.

12. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire,

DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter

to connect the washer to the electrical

power source.

13. Use your washer only for its intended

purpose, washing clothes.

14. ALWAYS disconnect the washer from

electrical supply before attempting any

service. Disconnect the power cord by

grasping the plug, not the cord.

15. Install the washer according to the

Installation Instructions. All connections for

water, drain, electrical power and grounding

(earthing) 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,

flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. or

anything containing wax or chemicals such

as in mops and cleaning cloths, must not be

put into the washer. These flammable

substances may cause the fabric to catch

on fire by itself.

17. Do not use fabric softeners or products to

eliminate static unless recommended by the

manufacturer of the fabric softener or

product.

18. Keep your washer in good condition. Bumping

or dropping the washer can damage safety

features. If this occurs, have your washer

checked by a qualified service person.

19. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.

20. Be sure water connections have a shut-off

valve and that fill hose connections are tight.

CLOSE the shut-off valves at the end of

each wash day.

21. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time

the washer is to fill, tumble or spin. DO NOT

by-pass the loading door by permitting the

washer to operate with the loading door

open.

22. Check washer for water leaks after each use.

If water is found, turn off the water supply

and call for service immediately. Don’t use

washer until it is repaired by an authorized

service agent.

23. If the washer’s volume or type of sound

changes from what is normally heard, call an

authorized service agent immediately to

prevent possible damage to other

components.

24. Never start a cycle and leave the property

without first checking to make sure the wash

cycle is complete.

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25. Always read and follow manufacturer’s

instructions on packages of laundry and

cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or

precautions. To reduce the risk of poisoning

or chemical burns, keep them out of the

reach of children at all times (preferably in a

locked cabinet).

26. Always follow the fabric care instructions

supplied by the garment manufacturer.

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

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.

32. If unit is a stacked washer and dryer, do not

operate washer and dryer if the the units

have been separated.

NOTE: The WARNING and Important Safety

Instructions appearing in this manual are not

meant to cover all possible conditions and

situations that may occur. Observe and be

aware of other labels and precautions that are

located on the machine. They are intended to

provide instructions for safe use of the

machine. Common sense, caution and care

must be exercised when installing, maintaining,

or operating the washer.

Always contact your dealer, distributor or service

agent about any problems or conditions you do

not understand.

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Operation

Before Washing

Prepare Wash Load

Empty Pockets and Cuffs

Make sure all pockets are empty and turn them

inside out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, nail

or sharp object in a load can catch laundry and

cause tears. Facial tissue left in a pocket will

produce extreme “lint”. A crayon or lipstick in a

wash load may cause stains that cannot be

removed. 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. Tie belts and sashes so they won’t

wind around clothes.

Put Small Items in Bag

Small items such as baby socks may get stuck

around the door. Put them inside a mesh garment

bag.

Check For Colorfastness

Squeeze a portion of garment in warm or hot

sudsy water. If the color bleeds or runs, wash the

item separately in cold water.

Sorting Items

Different items use different wash cycles and

temperatures. Always follow the manufacturer’s

care label. Proper sorting is easy 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 will need extra

treatment. Lightly soiled clothes can become

dingy if washed with heavily soiled items.

5. Sort Lint “Shedders” From Lint “Receivers”:

Some fabrics attract lint and should not be

washed with lint-shedding loads. Lint

shedders are cottons, terry towels, chenille

bedspreads, rugs and clothes that have been

heavily bleached.

Lint receivers are synthetics, permanent or

durable press, knits (including socks),

corduroy, and other smooth fabrics.

Pretreat

Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pretreat

product or liquid detergent when placing them in

the washer. Before washing, treat special stains

individually. Refer to Stain Removal section for

procedures on treating specific stains.

Whites

TLW1991

TLW1991N

TLW1990N

Cottons

TLW1991

TLW1991N

Cold

TLW1991N

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Loading the Washer

Load Articles

•Load items by the amount of space they

take up, not by their weight. Mix large and

small items in a load to get the best washing

results.

•Load items loosely into the wash drum. The

bulk of the clothes rather than the weight will

determine load size.

Load Sizes

•Load sizes vary. Small and large items

should be washed together to create a

balanced load. If washing a large item, two

bath towels should be added to even the

load.

•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.

Water Level

•The washer will automatically adjust the

water level to the type and size of the load

during any fill.

Wash Temperature

Boosted Hot Water (on select models only)

The Boosted Hot Wash will boost the water

temperature in the tub to 140°F (60°C) and is

useful for improved cleaning of some loads. The

red HEATING light will light up when heating. The

cycle will not advance until 140°F (60°C) has been

reached.

The time needed to reach this temperature may

add an additional 30 to 60 minutes to the cycle

time. Hot water is the most effective for cleaning

but it is not recommended for all fabric types

(read labels).

NOTE: The Boosted Hot Wash can be turned off

by changing the cycle selector knob to OFF and

restarting a cycle with a different water

temperature setting.

Hot Water

The Hot Wash temperature is determined by the

actual temperature of the hot water supplied to

the washer. For models with Boosted Hot Wash,

the heater element will not be on. Hot water is the

most effective for cleaning, but it is not

recommended for all fabric types (read labels).

Warm Water

The Warm Wash is useful for providing a thorough

cleaning on lightly soiled clothing without

damaging fabric or adding to color fading.

The Warm Rinse is useful in preventing wrinkles on

certain fabrics. Check labels for fabric

manufacturer’s recommendations.

Cold Water

The Cold Wash is ideal for delicate items.

Although its cleaning abilities are not as great

with hot or warm water, it is useful for colors that

bleed easily and for sensitive fabrics.

The Cold Rinse is optional in every cycle and is the

most beneficial for fabrics. Cold rinses reduce

wrinkling and color fading. In addition, cold

rinses will save money and energy.

NOTE: In wash temperatures colder than 60oF

(15oC), detergents do not dissolve well. This

may cause ineffective cleaning, or lint and

residue to form.

NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care labels.

Do not wash or dry items soiled with

vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils may

remain after washing and may cause the

fabric to catch on fire by itself.

W527

WARNING

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Wash Temperature Guide

Energy

You can save energy when washing by following a

few guidelines:

1. Heating water accounts for the greatest

energy expense when washing. Save on

heating water by using warm or cold washes

as well as cold rinses.

2. Wash full loads, but do not overload.

Water Temperature Use Comments

BOOSTED HOT

(select models only)

(approximately 140°F [60°C])

• Sturdy whites and colorfast items

• Work clothes

• Heavily soiled items

•Diapers

• Best cleaning for heavily soiled

items

• Best for sanitizing

HOT

(approximately 120°F [49°C]

or as determined by outside

hot water supply)

• Sturdy whites and colorfast items

• Work clothes

• Soiled items

•Diapers

• Best cleaning for soiled items

• Good for sanitizing

WARM

(approximately 100º F [37°C])

• Rinsing of some items

• Light and moderately soiled items

• Non-colorfast or dark colors

• Permanent press

• Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic

• Reduces wrinkling in permanent

press fabrics

•Lessfading

• Reduces shrinking in knits

COLD

(approximately 60º F [15°C])

• Rinsing of most items

• Non-colorfast fabrics

• Extra delicate clothing

• Saves energy

• Reduces color fading

• Reduces wrinkling

• Reduces shrinking

120oF

(49oC)

100oF

(37oC)

60oF

(15oC)

HOT

WARM

COLD

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Operating Your Washer

NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care labels.

Determine Proper Cycle

NOTE: The cycle times might be longer if a

Boosted Hot Wash, if available, is selected.

Regular Cycle

Use for sturdy items, like play or work clothes,

towels, T-shirts, etc. This cycle includes a wash

tumble for 24 minutes. The cycle has two rinses

with an optional third rinse. The final spin starts

with a two-minute medium spin and finishes with

a three-minute high spin. The total cycle time is

approximately 44 minutes without the extra

rinse.

Permanent Press Cycle

Use for permanent press items and synthetics.

This cycle includes a wash tumble of 20 minutes.

The cycle has two rinses with an optional third

rinse. The final spin starts with a three-minute

medium spin and finishes with a two-minute high

spin. The total cycle time is approximately 40

minutes without the extra rinse.

Delicate Cycle

Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on

this cycle. The cycle includes a wash tumble of 12

minutes. The cycle has two rinses with an optional

third rinse. The final spin extracts moisture at a

low spin for four minutes. The total cycle time is

approximately 30 minutes without the extra

rinse.

Rinse & Spin Cycle

Use to quickly rinse items. The rinse is followed by

a high spin. The total cycle time is approximately

12 minutes.

Spin Only Cycle

Use to extract water from wet items. This cycle

uses the high spin. The total cycle time is

approximately 10 minutes.

OFF

Use to stop a cycle or change cycles.

Extra Rinse

This optional setting is useful for detergent

sensitive skin. By pressing the “EXTRA RINSE”

button to “ON,” the REGULAR, PERMANENT

PRESS and DELICATE cycles will each provide an

additional rinse.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,

serious injury or death to persons, read

the Safety Information section before

operating your washer.

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To Wash Clothes

IMPORTANT: Before using your new washer,

make sure the washer cord is plugged into an

appropriate electrical outlet that has the

proper grounding (earthing) and polarity. Refer

to the washer nameplate and Installation

Instructions for proper voltage and Hertz the

washer is designed to operate on. Refer to

Contact Information section for nameplate

location. Make sure the washer hoses are

connected to the hot and cold water faucets,

and that the faucets are turned on. Be sure the

drain hose is not kinked and is inserted into a

drain. Refer to the INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS for details of proper washer

installation.

IMPORTANT: Prior to first wash, use an all

purpose cleaner, or a detergent and water

solution, and a damp cloth to remove shipping

dust from inside of wash drum.

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 low sudsing, high

efficiency (HE) detergent, fabric softener

and bleach to the dispenser drawer. Refer to

section on Using Your Dispenser Drawer.

Follow instructions on detergent package for

amount to use.

NOTE: High efficiency (HE)

detergents are designed

especially for frontload

washers to reduce oversudsing

and maximize cleaning results.

Look for the HE logo or “high efficiency” on the

detergent’s label.

IMPORTANT: If using detergents made for

topload washers, avoid oversudsing by using

only 1/4 cup regular detergent (1/2 of the

recommended amount).

3. Load clothes into wash drum. (18 pounds

[8.1 kg] maximum dry clothes load.) Refer to

section on Load Sizes.

NOTE: Small items such as baby socks may get

caught around the door. Place these articles

inside a mesh garment bag.

TLW1991N

FLW2169N

FLW2170N

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