Alliance Laundry Systems 800970R1 User manual

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Part No. 800970R1
April 2003
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IMPORTANT: Read the complete
INSTALLATION/OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
before using the washer.
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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All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
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Table of
Contents
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................... 5
Use and Care ....................................................................................... 7
Before Washing .................................................................................... 7
Prepare Wash Load.......................................................................... 7
Sort................................................................................................... 7
Pretreat ............................................................................................. 8
Load Articles.................................................................................... 8
Load Sizes........................................................................................ 8
Water..................................................................................................... 8
Water Level...................................................................................... 8
Water Hardness................................................................................ 8
Iron................................................................................................... 9
Energy .............................................................................................. 9
Washing Special Items ......................................................................... 10
Common Washer Sounds .................................................................... 10
Washing Concerns................................................................................ 11
Laundry Tips......................................................................................... 12
Special Care.......................................................................................... 13
Starching .......................................................................................... 13
Knits................................................................................................. 13
Permanent Press............................................................................... 13
Stain Removal....................................................................................... 14
Maintenance ........................................................................................ 17
User Maintenance ................................................................................. 17
Lubrication....................................................................................... 17
Cold Weather Care........................................................................... 17
Vacations and Extended Non-Use ................................................... 17
Care of Your Washer ....................................................................... 17
Reinstallation of Shipping Materials .................................................... 17
Before You Call for Service ................................................................. 18
If Service Is Required........................................................................... 19
Information for Handy Reference......................................................... 20

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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.
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 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.
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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21. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time the
washer is to fill, tumble or spin. DO NOT
bypass the loading door switch by permitting the
washer to operate with the loading door open.
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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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.
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WHITES
LIGHTS
DARKS
NON-COLORFAST
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COTTONS AND
LINENS
SYNTHETICS, BLENDS
& POLY KNITS
PERMANENT
PRESS
DELICATES
COLD
HOT
WARM

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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.
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
Water Level
The washer will automatically adjust the water level to
the type and size of the load during any fill.
Water Hardness
Figure 4
NOTE: One grain per U.S. gallon equals 17.1 parts
per million (P.P.M.).
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 more detergent
but avoid oversudsing. 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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SOFT WATER
10 grains per U.S. gallon
MODERATELY HARD WATER
20 grains per U.S. gallon
HARD WATER
50 grains per U.S. gallon
VERY HARD WATER
Over 50 grains per U.S. gallon

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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 wash drum before
starting the wash.
If iron comes from the water heater, drain the heater
occasionally to remove the rust.
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.
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. Soak heavily soiled items to reduce wash times.
4. Select a shorter wash time for lightly soiled
items.

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Washing Special Items
NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care label
instructions.
Common Washer Sounds
Bedding ●Warm wash and warm rinse.
●PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
●Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.
●When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the
blanket over the plug. Only dry in the dryer if manufacturer says it can be done.
Diapers ●Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a small
amount of detergent or enzyme presoak.
●Limit wash load to two dozen cloth baby diapers.
●Recommend an all-purpose, low-sudsing detergent.
Draperies, Curtains,
Slip Covers
●Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.
●Do not wash sun-damaged draperies and curtains. They will not withstand washing.
●Use warm water.
●Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust and the sun.
●Fiberglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable. Some
fiberglass curtains should be hand washed.
Pillows (Feather and Down) ●Do not wash pillows unless they can be dried in the dryer. They may mildew if not
dried completely.
●Use warm wash and low-sudsing detergent.
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 rinse on the
PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
●To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine bleach
occasionally.
●Use fabric softener to remove static electricity.
Sounds Cause
Accelerating This sound is heard during the spin portion of every cycle.
Tapping These sharp sounds may come from metal fasteners, zippers, belt buckles or coins hitting
the wash drum or door glass.
Thumping Washer may be out of balance. Washer is designed to balance the load. If the washer is
severely unbalanced, pull timer knob out to stop washer and redistribute the load.
Rumbling Washer may not be level. Stop washer and adjust leveling legs. Refer to INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS for details.

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Washing Concerns
To keep clothes looking white or bright and to prevent
a gradual build-up of soil or water hardness minerals
on them, use proper washing practices at all times. If
you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they
should be, take corrective measures immediately.
Problem Cause Solution
Gray or Dingy
Clothes
Too Little or Too Much Detergent Add recommended amount of low-sudsing detergent to
dispenser drawer before loading clothes. Mild detergents are
not suitable for average soil.
Improper Sorting Wash whites separately. Separate light from heavily soiled
items. Clothes can pick up soil from dirty wash water.
Water Not Hot Enough White clothes will stay whiter with hot wash water. Increase
temperature.
Yellowed Clothes Unremoved Soil Skin soil is hard to remove. Check hem edge of sheets and
pillowcases, bottom end of t-shirts, etc. If this portion is white
and center is yellow, the fabric contains unremoved soil. Use
sufficient detergent and a hot wash. Chlorine bleach or
powdered bleach may be needed.
Clothes Stained from Iron in the
Water
To test for an iron stain, use a rust remover that is
recommended for use with washing machines on a portion of
the garment. Follow bottle directions for larger items.
Older Clothes Some white fabrics turn yellow with age and cannot be
whitened.
Clothes Tearing or
Damaged
Improper Use of Chlorine No correction for bleach damaged clothes. Always keep level
at or below maximum in bleach dispenser compartment.
Insufficient Precare Fasten all hooks and zippers. Mend tears. Remove objects
from pockets.
Excessive Lint Improper Sorting Fabrics which shed lint should not be washed with fabrics
that receive lint.
Insufficient Detergent Use enough detergent so lint remains suspended in water and
flushed out. Do not oversuds the water.
Mixing Fabric Types Knits and permanent press attract lint. Wash these only with
similar items. Use fabric softener in dispenser drawer.

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Laundry Tips
Laundry Aids Use Comments
Pretreat
Products
●Use a pretreating agent and soak overnight to remove
stains and soils.
●Always follow manufacturer’s instructions with any
pretreatment product.
●Do not use a pretreating agent with
chlorine bleach.
●Do not use pretreaters around the
washer or dryer control panel.
They may harm the finish or panel
markings.
Detergents/Soaps ●Use low-sudsing detergent (recommended for high
efficiency or front loading washers) in your washer.
●When using detergents made for topload washers, use
1/3 of the recommended amount to prevent
oversudsing. Using these detergents may decrease
cleaning performance.
●Soap and powdered detergents will
not give good washing results in
hard water. Soap in hard water will
form sticky deposits.
●We do not recommend the use of
powdered soap when washing in
cold water.
Bleaches ●Use to remove certain stains, disinfect, and keep
clothes white.
●Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser
compartments. Powdered bleach can be used in the
detergent compartment only.
●Use liquid bleach in the proper dispenser compartment
only. Do not add bleach to the wash load.
●Follow directions on care label of garment.
●Do not use bleach as a substitute for detergent.
●Always measure the bleach. Never
exceed maximum level on bleach
dispenser.
●Never use chlorine bleach and
ammonia in the same wash cycle.
●Add powdered bleach along with
the detergent.
Fabric Softeners ●Use to soften clothes and remove static electricity
from permanent press knits and other fabrics of
manufactured fibers.
●Add to the fabric softener dispenser compartment.
Follow bottle directions carefully.
●Do not add fabric softener directly
to load. Use fabric softener
dispenser.
●Do not mix with detergent or
bleach.
●Do not fill past maximum level on
dispenser compartment.
Water
Conditioners
Non-precipitating
Type
●These products soften water by tying up the hardness
minerals and are recommended if using soap when
water is over three grains hard.
Precipitating Type ●These products settle out hardness minerals by
converting them into particles that will not dissolve in
the water.
●Use water conditioner when
necessary.

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Special Care
Starching
We do not recommend starching in this washer.
Knits
A variety of knits are used for many types of clothing
and household furnishings. Many knits are machine
washable, some are hand washable, and some must be
dry-cleaned. When buying, make sure the garment has
a care label with care instructions. These directions
must be followed. Some knits are stretched during
their manufacture and may shrink or relax when
exposed to water.
Cotton Knits
Unless the label indicates that it is preshrunk, cotton
knits will probably shrink to some degree. Overdrying
contributes to shrinkage of cotton knits. Wash water
should be hot or warm, suitable for color and soil. The
rinse water should be cold.
Rayon Knits
Rayon stretches and shrinks easily. Treat as a delicate
fabric and wash gently.
Synthetic Fiber Knits
Knits made from synthetic fibers or blends containing
a high percentage of synthetics will generally keep
their shape. When buying, make sure the trimmings
(including belts) are machine washable, seams are not
puckered, and zippers and trimmings are well
fastened.
Knits of Manufactured Fibers
In general, follow the rules for permanent press fabrics
as they tend to have the same characteristics. Set
machine to PERMANENT PRESS cycle. Set the wash
water warm, or suitable for color and soil. Rinse water
should be cold. Do not wash with lint-shedding
fabrics. Separate items for color, washing whites
separately.
Sweaters of Manufactured Fibers
Follow directions for comparable knits. Button
sweaters and turn inside out. The ribbon behind the
buttons and button holes may shrink. Stretch to shape
after washing. Orlon sweaters may stretch. Avoid
pulling them when wet. Dry items in dryer.
Wool Sweaters
Loosely knit or delicately constructed sweaters will
need delicate care. Hand wash. Measure garment
before and after washing. Squeeze gently through the
water with little motion. Rinse thoroughly. Block to
shape and dry flat.
For sweaters labeled “machine washable,”follow
manufacturer’s directions. Dry flat. Excess tumbling is
the main cause of wool shrinkage.
Wool Knits
Dry-clean wool knits unless labeled “machine
washable.”Follow manufacturer’s directions.
Permanent Press
Permanent or durable press garments and household
items will usually not need pressing when washed and
dried properly. However, some will be more wrinkle
resistant than others.
The care needed for permanent press is a little
different than for cottons. Permanent press garments
will soften or become pliable when heated. This
softening in warm or hot wash water will allow wear
wrinkles to be removed. This will also cause the fabric
to wrinkle if it is crushed, squeezed or spun when hot.
Permanent press cycles of washers, when washer
controls are properly set, will cool the clothes before
the wash spin to avoid wrinkling. Because the clothes
soften when heated, it is important to remove them
from the washer as soon as tumbling stops.
How to Wash Permanent Press
1. Sort loads correctly. Refer to Before Washing
section.
2. Do not wash with lint-shedding loads. Permanent
press attracts lint in the wash water.
3. Pretreat grease stains and oily areas. This is
especially important for shirt collars and cuffs.
Rub liquid detergent or a paste of detergent into
the area.
4. Use the PERMANENT PRESS cycle, hot or
warm water, cold rinse, and sufficient detergent.
5. Use fabric softener in the dispenser. This will
reduce the static electricity which attracts lint and
makes garments cling.
To Dry Permanent Press
For best results, permanent press should be dried in the
dryer. See garment care labels. Ironing may be
necessary. Use low heat setting on iron or steam
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Stain Removal
Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly.
Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remove.
Hot water will set some stains, particularly protein-
based stains. Use cold or warm water on these before
washing in hot water.
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. All items with
these substances on them should be
thoroughly hand-washed with a detergent
so that no trace of the flammable
substances remains. The articles can then
be machine washed and/or dried.
When using any kind of a dry-cleaning fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations. The fumes should never
be inhaled. Use in a well ventilated room
away from sparks and flames. Air dry before
washing or drying. Dry-cleaning fluid may
cause a “ring”to be formed on some
permanent press fabrics. This will not wash
out. To remove, clean the garment in a coin-
operated dry-cleaning unit, or by a
professional dry-cleaner.
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Stain Treatment
Adhesive Tape Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (refer to
WARNING above). Launder.
Airplane Glue Place face down on paper towels and sponge with fingernail polish remover until stain
dissolves. Launder.
Alcoholic Beverages Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold water.
Apply detergent to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric, launder in
hot water using chlorine bleach.
Blood Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in cold water. Rub detergent into
stain. If stain persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the stain and
rub again with detergent. If safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach if
traces of the stain persist.
Candle Wax Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and press
with warm iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge with dry-
cleaning solvent (refer to WARNING above). Let dry, launder. If traces of color
remain, launder with a commercial color remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or if safe for the
fabric, hot water and chlorine bleach.
Catsup, Tomato-based
Products
Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain and if
safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.

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Stain Treatment
Chewing Gum Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and sponge
with a dry-cleaning solvent.
Cocoa or Chocolate Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If greasy stain remains, sponge
face down on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the stain remain,
launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Coffee, Tea Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain,
launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Crayon Treat the same as candle wax or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric) using soap (not
a detergent) and 1-2 cups baking soda. If stains remain, professional dry-cleaning
may be necessary.
Deodorants and
Anti-perspirants
Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of some dyes.
The color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with ammonia then rinsed.
To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub, rinse. If stains remain, rub detergent into
stain and launder with hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Dye Treat with a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or if safe for fabric, bleach
with chlorine bleach.
Egg If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into damp stain and if
safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Fabric Softener Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual.
Fruit Juices Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Grease, Oil Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (refer to
WARNING on previous page). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or
detergent. Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric).
Ink Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel and
sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (refer to WARNING on previous page).
Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the dampened stain and launder.
Some inks may be impossible to remove.
Iodine Rinse from the back side of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a commercial
color remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and starch. Let stand for
15-30 minutes and launder.
Lipstick Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (refer to WARNING on previous
page). Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.
Mildew Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cannot be removed. Launder
with chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine bleach, soak in
an all-fabric bleach, then launder.
Milk and Milk Products Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Sponge with a cleaning fluid (refer to WARNING on previous page), if a stain is
noticeable. Rewash.
Miscellaneous
Eye and Face Make-up,
Tar, Gravy, Felt-tip
Marker, Pitch,
Typewriter Ribbon
Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (refer to
WARNING on previous page). Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water and eight
parts dry-cleaning solvent). Tap on the stain with a spoon to loosen it. Keep stain
moist with dry spotter and blot occasionally with toweling. Continue until stain is
removed. Allow to dry completely, rinse in warm water, and launder as usual.

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Stain Treatment
Mud 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.
Launder in hot or warm water with enzyme product.
Mustard Rub dampened stain with bar soap. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe
for fabric).
Nail Polish Place face down on paper towel. Sponge with nail polish remover (non-oily) until
stain disappears. Launder. Do not use nail polish remover on Acetate or Arnel fabrics.
Paint Water-based –Treat by rinsing fabric in cool water while stains are still wet. Then
launder. Dried paint cannot be removed.
Oil-based –Pretreat with a solvent recommended on the paint container. If not
available, use mineral spirits. Rinse. Pretreat with a stain remover or detergent, rinse
and launder.
Perspiration Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe
for fabric). If the fabric is discolored, you can try to restore it by treating fresh stains
with ammonia or old stains with vinegar.
Rust Apply a commercial rust remover (Whink, Rit, RoVer, etc.). Follow manufacturer’s
directions and launder as usual.
Scorching Launder using hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Fabrics can be
damaged by being scorched. If this has happened, you may not be able to remove the
marks.
Shoe Polish Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe
for fabric).
Soft Drinks Rinse stain with cold water immediately. Launder in warm water and chlorine bleach
(if safe for fabric).
Tobacco Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse. If necessary, soak in an all-fabric bleach
solution. If stain remains, launder with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Urine Rinse with cold water. Soak with an enzyme soaking product. Launder 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 a solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid hand dishwashing
detergent, and one tablespoon ammonia (if safe for fabric). Soak 15 minutes. Use
sponge to loosen stain. Blot with toweling. Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric)
with an enzyme product.

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Maintenance
User Maintenance
Lubrication
All moving parts are sealed in a permanent supply of
lubricant or are equipped with oilless bearings.
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.
Vacations and Extended Non-Use
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible property damage
due to flooding, turn off the water supply to the
washer whenever there will be an extended period
of non-use.
Care of Your Washer
Use only a damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning the
control panel. Some cleaning product sprays may
harm the finish on the control panel or damage the
interior of the hood.
Wipe the washer cabinet as needed. If detergent,
bleach or other washing products are spilled on the
cabinet, wipe immediately. Some products will cause
permanent damage if spilled on the cabinet.
Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleansers.
Do not lay sharp or rough objects on or against the
washer. The finish could be damaged.
The wash drum and window will need no particular
care although they may need rinsing or wiping after an
unusual load has been washed. Outside of window can
be cleaned with household window cleaner.
Reinstallation of Shipping Materials
Remove front access panel by removing two screws.
Place the shock sleeves on all four shock absorbers.
Refer to Figure 5.
Insert hooked end of shipping brace into the open slot
of the motor mount. Attach with bolts and washers.
Refer to Figure 5.
Reinstall front access panel.
Figure 5
Refer to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for
proper procedures whenever the washer is moved.
H336I
1Shock Sleeves
2Motor Mount
3Bolts and Lockwashers
4Hooked End of Shipping Brace
2
1
4
3

Maintenance
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Before You Call for Service
You may save time and money by checking the
following:
If the Washer:
Won’t
Fill Won’t Start Won’t Tumble Won’t Spin Won’t Drain Possible Reason –Do This to Correct
•Be sure power cord is plugged all the way into the electrical
outlet.
•••• Close the loading door tightly.
•••• Check the house fuse or circuit breaker.
•Turn on the hot and cold water faucets.
•Check to make sure the cycle selector switch is not set to the
OFF position.
•Clean the screens in the water mixing valve.
•• Are controls properly set?
•• Broken drive belt. Call the service person.
••
Foreign object trap clogged. Clean foreign object trap.