Alliance Laundry Systems LWS01A*C series User manual

Use and Care Guide

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Automatic

Washers

Home Laundry

W001C

Part No. 39091R5

July 2007

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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.

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WARNING

means without the expressed written consent of the publisher.

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Table of

Contents

Safety Information.............................................................................. 3

Explanation of Safety Messages........................................................... 3

Important Safety Instructions ............................................................... 3

Use and Care ....................................................................................... 5

Before Washing .................................................................................... 5

Prepare Wash Load .......................................................................... 5

Sort................................................................................................... 5

Pretreat ............................................................................................. 6

Loading the Washer.............................................................................. 6

Load Articles.................................................................................... 6

Load Sizes........................................................................................ 6

Water Level...................................................................................... 7

Water..................................................................................................... 7

Water Hardness................................................................................ 7

Iron................................................................................................... 8

Wash Temperature ........................................................................... 8

Laundry Tips......................................................................................... 9

Washing Temperature Guide................................................................ 10

Optional Features.................................................................................. 10

Bleach Dispenser ............................................................................. 10

Fabric Softener Dispenser................................................................ 10

Special Care .......................................................................................... 11

Starching .......................................................................................... 11

Knits................................................................................................. 11

Permanent Press ............................................................................... 12

Washing Special Items ......................................................................... 13

Washing Concerns ................................................................................ 14

Stain Removal....................................................................................... 15

Maintenance ........................................................................................ 19

Washer Maintenance ............................................................................ 19

Cold Weather Care........................................................................... 19

Care of Your Washer ....................................................................... 19

Replacing Hoses............................................................................... 19

Filter Screens ................................................................................... 19

Vacations and Extended Non-Use ................................................... 19

Reinstallation of Shipping Materials ............................................... 20

Motor Overload Protector..................................................................... 20

Before You Call for Service ................................................................. 21

If Service Is Required ........................................................................... 22

Information for Handy Reference......................................................... 23

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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 INSTRUCTIONS in

the INSTALLATION manual for the proper

grounding 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.

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.

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:

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7. Before the washer is removed from service or

discarded, remove the lid to the washing

compartment.

8. Do not reach into the washer if the washtub or

agitator 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 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. Lid MUST BE CLOSED any time the washer is

to agitate or spin. DO NOT bypass the lid switch

by permitting the washer to agitate or spin with

the lid open. A brake will stop the washtub

within seconds if the lid is opened during

spinning. If the washtub does not stop when the

lid is opened, remove the washer from use and

call the service person.

22. 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).

23. Always follow the fabric care instructions

supplied by the garment manufacturer.

24. Never operate the washer with any guards and/or

panels removed.

25. DO NOT operate the washer with missing or

broken parts.

26. DO NOT bypass any safety devices.

27. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this

washer according to the manufacturer's

instructions may result in conditions which can

produce bodily injury and/or property damage.

NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this

manual are not meant to cover all possible

conditions and situations that may occur. Common

sense, caution and care must be exercised when

installing, maintaining, or operating the washer.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent

or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions

you do not understand.

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Use and Care

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.

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.

Sort

Proper sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines:

1. Sort by Color

Figure 1

2. Sort by Fabric and Construction

Figure 2

3. Sort by Care Label

Figure 3

4. Sort by Type and Amount of Soil

Children’s play clothes, as well as work 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 which have been heavily

bleached.

Lint receivers are synthetics, permanent or

durable press, knits (including socks), corduroy,

and other smooth fabrics.

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WHITES DARKS

NON-COLORFASTLIGHTS

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COTTONS AND

LINENS

PERMANENT

PRESS

DELICATES

SYNTHETICS, BLENDS &

POLY KNITS

COLD WARM

HOT

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Pretreat

Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pre-wash product

or liquid detergent when placing them in the washer.

Before washing, treat special stains with bar soap,

liquid detergent or a paste of water and granular

detergent. Use a pretreat soil and stain remover.

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.

Drop items loosely into the washtub. The bulk of the

clothes rather than the weight will determine load size.

Do not pack items in or wrap them around the agitator.

Overloading can cause poor cleaning, excessive

wrinkling, and tears.

Figure 4

Items should move freely through the wash water for

best cleaning results. Items should roll over, sink, and

then reappear.

When washing very large items, do not fill washtub as

full as with other loads.

Load Sizes

Small

3-4 perm. press dress shirts

1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case

1-2 lightweight dresses

Medium

6-7 perm. press shirts

2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases

8 standard bath towels,

6 wash cloths

Large

10-11 perm. press shirts

2 full size sheets, 2 pillow cases,

2 pair men’s pajamas

12 standard bath towels,

4 hand towels, 4 wash cloths

Extra Large (OPTIONAL)

8-9 shirts and

5 pair polyester pants

2 queen size sheets,

4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns

1 pair men’s pajamas

1 queen size bedspread

Reset (OPTIONAL)

Use the RESET if agitation has started and more water

is needed for the load.

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Water Level

Figure 5

NOTE: Illustrations shown without fabric softener

dispenser. Your washer may have a fabric softener

dispenser.

The water level in your washer should fit the size of

your wash load. Small loads will use lower water

levels. There must be enough water in the washtub to

allow items to move and turn over freely.

Overloading the washtub 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 of Large. Failure to have the correct volume

of water relative to the load will increase the

incidence of excessive lint.

Water

Water Hardness

Figure 6

Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon

(G.P.G.) or parts per million (P.P.M.). To learn your

water hardness, call your Water Department or State

Extension Service. Hard water will not remove soil as

well as soft water and can result in gray, dingy laundry.

To get clothes clean in hard water, use a phosphate

detergent or use more detergent if using a non-

phosphate detergent. Do not use soap.

Hard Water May Be Softened By:

1. A mechanical water softener installed in your

home.

2. The use of a packaged water conditioner.

Soft Water

Water should be soft enough to allow soaps and

detergents to remove soil effectively. Clothes will be

whiter and brighter when washed and rinsed in soft

water.

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RIGHT

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SOFT WATER

0 to 10 milligrams per liter

MODERATELY HARD WATER

300 milligrams per liter

HARD WATER

500 milligrams per liter

VERY HARD WATER

Over 500 milligrams per liter

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Iron

If iron is present in the water, the clothes may become

an all-over yellow or they may be stained with brown

or orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible in

the water.

Solutions to Iron Problems

The installation of a water softener will remove small

amounts of iron from the water supply. The

installation of an iron filter may be necessary for more

severe cases. If the iron comes from the pipes, it may

be sufficient just to let the water run into the empty

washer for about one minute. This may help to clear

the pipes. Spin this water out of the washtub before

starting the wash.

If iron comes from the water heater, drain the heater

occasionally to remove the rust.

If the Iron Condition Cannot Be Corrected

Prepare the wash water first by adding detergent (not

soap), then add the clothes to the washtub. Use a

phosphate detergent. The phosphate content of a

detergent is listed on the package side panel.

Add a nonprecipitating water conditioner to the

washtub just before the rinse water enters. Do not use

fabric softener in the rinse water if a packaged water

conditioner is used.

Iron with Chlorine Bleach

The use of chlorine bleach with water that contains

iron will make the rust discoloration worse. Use an

“all fabric” bleach.

Wash Temperature

Hot Water

Hot water will give the best results of cleaning and

sanitizing, but it is not suitable for all items. It is best

for sturdy whites and colorfast items, heavily soiled

items and diapers.

Warm Water

By using warm water, there is less chance of color loss

in items. Warm water also reduces wrinkling in

permanent press items. Use with light and moderate

soils, non-colorfast or dark colors, permanent press,

silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic.

Cold Water

Cold water is less effective in cleaning than hot or

warm water, but it does minimize wrinkling and color

fading. Use it for washing extra-sensitive clothes and

for rinsing all fabrics.

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 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.

Figure 7

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100 °F/37 °C

60 °F/18 °C COLD

WARM

HOT

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