Speed Queen SF7 User manual

Quick Start Guide –Frontload Washer
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Before Using
✓Follow Safety and Installation Instructions
✓Double check the following:
oPower cord is connected to a properly
installed electrical outlet
oMachine is leveled
oLock nuts on leveling legs are tightened
oFront shipping brace and 2 rear shipping
bolts have been removed
oCold and Hot water supply are properly
connected and there are no leaks
oDrain hose is fastened securely without kinks
using a beaded tie strap
✓Wipe out wash drum using an all-purpose
cleaner or detergent and water solution
Prepare Laundry / Tips for Optimal Fabric Care
✓Always follow manufacturer’s care label
✓Empty pockets and cuffs
✓Mend rips and tears
✓Close zippers and fasten hooks
✓Put small items in a mesh bag
✓Check for colorfastness
✓Sort items by color, fabric, temperature, soil
level, and level of lint attraction
✓Pretreat stains individually
Loading Laundry
✓Load items loosely
✓Determine load size based on bulk of load, rather
than weight
✓Do not hesitate to fill entire wash drum
✓Balance load by washing small and large items
together
✓To minimize wear on large, bulky items such as
blankets and comforters, use Bedding cycle
Adding Detergent
✓Use HE detergent.
✓If using non-HE
detergent, avoid over-
sudsing by using only ½
the amount
recommended by the
detergent manufacturer
✓Note that most
detergents do not
dissolve well in water
temperatures colder
than 60⁰F [16⁰C]
✓If using detergent pods,
packets or sheets, add
directly to wash drum
with laundry items
Look for this logo:
Water Temp
Use
Comments
Hot
oSturdy whites and
colorfast items
oWork clothes
oSoiled items
oDiapers
Best cleaning for items
soiled with oily or
greasy stains, grass, or
ink.
Warm
oLight/ moderately
soiled items
oNon-colorfast or dark
colors
oPermanent press
oSilks, woolens, nylon,
acrylic
Reduce wrinkles in
permanent press
fabrics, reduces
shrinking in knits and
reduces fading.
Cool
oPermanent press
oSilks, woolens, nylon,
acrylic
Reduces shrinking in
knits and reduces
fading.
Cold
oNon-colorfast fabrics
oExtra delicate
clothing
Saves energy, reduces
fading, wrinkles and
shrinking
1. Main Wash Detergent
2. Liquid Bleach
3. Fabric Softener
4. Pre-Wash Detergent
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Part No. 808193EN
August 2022

Troubleshooting
Washer Symptom
Possible Causes / Solutions
Too many suds –
Over-sudsing
oUse the recommended amount of low-sudsing, high efficiency (HE) detergent per the detergent’s label. If
using non-HE detergent, use only 1/2 of detergent manufacturer's recommended amount.
oLaundry load may be overloaded. Refer to Loading Laundry.
Noises
oMake sure washer is level. Uneven leveling can cause noise/vibration.
oSome sounds are normal, such as clicking noise during the following: door locks/unlocks, balance ring during
cycle agitation, or the balance balls clicking together when rotating the tub slowly.
Vibration / Moves
Slightly
oMake sure washer is level. Uneven leveling can cause noise/vibration.
oMake sure shipping materials have been removed.
oMake sure washer is installed on a solid, sturdy and level floor. Washer should not be installed on carpeting,
soft tile, or other weakly supported structures.
oMake sure rubber feet are installed on all four leveling legs.
oTry placing washer near a corner of the room or near an external structural support wall.
Water leaks
oCheck that fill hoses are properly installed on faucets and washer’s water mixing valve.
oCheck condition of fill hoses. Replace fill hoses every five years.
oCheck condition of rubber door gasket for tears or holes.
oMake sure drain receptacle is not clogged. Check plumbing in laundry area.
oLaundry load may be over-sudsing; use high efficiency (HE) detergent.
oLaundry load may be overloaded. Refer to Loading Laundry.
oMake sure outside perimeter of the door glass where seal contacts glass is clean.
Unresponsive
control pad
oMake sure Control Lock feature is off. If on, Control Lock light will be lit.
oPress and hold Signal Keypad for three seconds to turn off.
Water draining
abnormally slow
oThe washer has a pump that may collect foreign objects and may need to be cleaned. To clean, refer to the
Cleaning Foreign Object Trap section in the User’s Guide.
Smells
oLeave door and dispenser open slightly when not in use.
Out of Balance Load
If the load is dripping
wet at end of cycle, the
washer has limited the
spin speed. This
prevents damage if
there is a severely
unbalanced load. If this
occurs, redistribute
load manually. Run a
SPIN cycle. If it persists,
refer to Before
Washing section in
User’s Guide.
Preventative Maintenance
Frequency
Procedure
Monthly
1. Check drain and all hoses for leaks
2. Check door lock for proper operation
3. Clean dispenser drawer
4. Make sure machine is level
Every six
months
1. Clean filter screens in fill hoses
2. Clean door gasket with a bleach and
water solution
Every five
years
1. Have a qualified service technician
conduct general preventative
maintenance to ensure proper
operation
2. Replace fill hoses
Cleaning Washer
oTub Clean cycle: Use this cycle on its own or with an added
cleaning agent such as bleach, distilled white vinegar, or a
washing machine tub cleaner for an extra cleaning boost.
Refer to Tub Clean section in User’s Guide for full procedure.
oOnly use a damp or sudsy cloth to clean the control panel,
wipe dry after. Some cleaning products may harm finish or
damage interior. DO NOT use products that contain alcohol on
control panel.
oWipe washer cabinet as needed. If detergent, bleach or other
products are spilled on cabinet, wipe immediately; some
products could cause permanent damage.
oDo not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on washer.
oOccasionally wipe down perimeter of door glass where the
seal meets the glass as well as front surface of the door seal
lip with a mild soap solution. If mineral build-up occurs,
surface may need to be cleaned with a lime removal chemical.
oIf water remains in the door seal, the drain holes at the
bottom of the door opening may be plugged and will need to
be cleaned out so the water can be drained properly.
oTo clean dispenser: Pour hot water into dispenser drawer,
making sure to flush each compartment. Use a small brush to
clean out any residue.
oCleaning Foreign Object Trap: The washer has a pump that
may collect foreign objects and may need to be cleaned if
water is draining slower than normal. Refer to Cleaning
Foreign Object Trap section in User’s Guide for more details.
Error Codes
For the following error
codes, refer to
Troubleshooting section
in the User’s Guide. For
error codes not on this
list, contact service.
Er, do Er, dU
Er, dL Er, dl
Er, dr Er, ub
Er, FL PF
Er, nF Er, SL
Er, OF Sr
Er, PS
Contact Information
If service is needed, refer to the Contact Information page in the User’s Guide.