Alliance Laundry Systems LWS01A*C series User manual

Use and Care Guide
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Home Laundry
W001C
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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All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
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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NON-COLORFASTLIGHTS
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LINENS
PERMANENT
PRESS
DELICATES
SYNTHETICS, BLENDS &
POLY KNITS
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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
OR
1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case
OR
1-2 lightweight dresses
Medium
6-7 perm. press shirts
OR
2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases
OR
8 standard bath towels,
6 wash cloths
Large
10-11 perm. press shirts
OR
2 full size sheets, 2 pillow cases,
2 pair men’s pajamas
OR
12 standard bath towels,
4 hand towels, 4 wash cloths
Extra Large (OPTIONAL)
8-9 shirts and
5 pair polyester pants
OR
2 queen size sheets,
4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns
1 pair men’s pajamas
OR
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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0 to 10 milligrams per liter
MODERATELY HARD WATER
300 milligrams per liter
HARD WATER
500 milligrams per liter
VERY HARD WATER
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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.
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100 °F/37 °C
60 °F/18 °C COLD
WARM
HOT