Alliance Laundry Systems LWS02N Series User manual

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Safety Information . . . . 3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clothing Care . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . 25
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Part No. 201959
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.
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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 Information in the
Installation Instructions 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.
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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© Copyright 2006, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC
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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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. 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 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. Replace fill hoses every five
years.
21. Lid MUST BE CLOSED any time the washer
is to agitate or spin. DO NOT by-pass 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. 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
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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.
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.
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.
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 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
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Loading the Washer
NOTE: Always add detergent first.
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.
•Items should move freely through the wash
water for best cleaning results. Items should
rollover, sink and then reappear.
•When washing very large items, do not fill
washtub as full as with other loads.
Water Level
•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 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 and
more water is needed for the load.
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.
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Size of Load
Right Water Level for
Size of Load
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Load Sizes
Small 3-4 permanent press dress shirts or 1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case or 1-2 lightweight
dresses
Medium 6-7 permanent press shirts or 2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases or 8 standard bath
towels, 6 wash cloths
Extra Large 8-9 shirts, 5 pair polyester pants or 2 queen size sheets, 4 pillow cases,
2 nightgowns, 1 pair men’s pajamas or 1 queen size bedspread

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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 the rinsing of all fabrics.
NOTE: In wash temperatures colder than 60oF
(15oC), detergents do not dissolve well. This
may cause ineffective cleaning, or lint and
residue to form.
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.
3. Use soak cycles for heavily soiled items to
reduce wash times.
4. Select a shorter wash time for lightly soiled
items.
120°F
(49oC)
100oF
(37oC)
60oF
(15oC)
HOT
WARM
COLD
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Wash Temperature Guide
Water Temperature Use Comments
HOT
(approximately 120°F [49°C], as
determined by outside water
supply)
• Sturdy whites and colorfast items
• Work clothes
• Soiled items
•Diapers
• Best cleaning for heavily soiled
items
• Best for sanitizing
WARM
(approximately 100ºF [37°C],
as determined by outside water
supply)
• 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 60ºF [15°C], as
determined by outside water
supply)
• Rinsing of most items
• Non-colorfast fabrics
• Extra sensitive clothing
• Saves energy
• Reduces color fading
• Reduces wrinkling
• Reduces shrinking
NOTE: Some models regulate the hot and warm temperatures to save energy costs. In these models,
hot water is approximately 102ºF (39°C) and warm water is approximately 80°F (26°C).

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Operating Your Washer
Determine Proper Cycle
(Some cycles may not be included on your model)
Regular Cycle
Use for sturdy items, like play or work clothes,
towels, T-shirts, etc. The wash time selection will
depend on the type of fabric and the amount of
soil. For the best results when cleaning heavily
soiled items, use a longer wash time (15 minutes
maximum). Lightly soiled items require less wash
time and spin out.
There are three settings in the REGULAR cycle –
Extra Clean, Normal and Light. On some models,
the number shown next to these settings is the
length of agitation in minutes. (For example:
Setting the timer on Extra Clean will be a 15
minute agitation.)
Permanent Press Cycle
Use for permanent press items and synthetics.
The wash time selection will depend upon the type
of fabric and amount of soil.
There are two settings in the PERMANENT
PRESS cycle – Normal and Light. On some
models, the 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 clean wash.
There are two settings in the DELICATE cycle –
Normal and Light. On some models, the number
shown next to these settings is the length of
time in minutes. (For example: Setting the timer
on Normal will be nine minutes, including short
periods of agitation and long periods of soaking.)
Soak/Prewash (on select models only)
Use for heavily soiled or stained clothing. During
the SOAK/PREWASH setting, the washtub will fill
with water, agitate for a reduced period of time,
pause for approximately 12 minutes, and spin out
to complete the cycle.
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 a
120 Volt electrical outlet that has the proper
grounding and polarity. 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 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 to use.
3. Add clothes loosely into the washtub.
4. Close the lid. The washer will not agitate or
spin with the lid open.
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To reduce the risk of serious injury, do
not by-pass the lid switch by permitting
the washer to agitate or spin with the lid
open.
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