Alliance Laundry Systems 802756R3 User Manual

for your

frontload

washer

www.comlaundry.com

Inside . . .

Safety Information . . . 3

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Clothing Care . . . . . . . 17

Maintenance. . . . . . . . 18

Troubleshooting. . . . . 21

REMARQUE: Le guide est rédigé en anglais et en français. La version française figure à la suite de la version anglaise.

Part No. 802756R3

May 2010

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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Safety Information

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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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.

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.

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.

or transmitted in any form or by any means without the expressed written consent

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.

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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. 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.

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.

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 usermaintenance instructions or in published userrepair 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.

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. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time the washer is to fill, tumble or spin. DO NOT bypass the loading door by permitting the washer to operate with the loading door open.

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 service agent.

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.

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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.

32. If unit is a stacked washer and dryer, do not operate washer and dryer if the units have been separated.

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

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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, cause tears and plug the pump. 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.

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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.

Put Small Items in Bag

Small items such as baby socks may get stuck around the door. Put them inside a mesh garment bag.

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:

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

1. Sort by Color:

Separate items into loads of whites, darks, lights and noncolorfast.

Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pretreat product or liquid detergent when placing them in the washer. Before washing, treat special stains individually.

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Loading the Washer

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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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.

Bulky Items

• Use the HANDWASH/DELICATE cycle for

bulky items such as blankets and comforters. The cycle includes gentle agitation to clean items delicately and thoroughly. The extra rinse cycle may be selected to ensure complete removal of soap residue. A final spin extracts the moisture at a low speed to maintain the load’s balance and minimize wear to the articles.

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.

Wash Temperature

Boosted Hot Water (on select models only)

The Boosted Hot Wash will boost the water temperature in the tub to 60°C (140°F) and is useful for improved cleaning of some loads. The red HEATING light will light up when heating. The cycle will not advance until 60°C (140°F) has been reached.

The time needed to reach this temperature may add an additional 30 to 60 minutes to the cycle time. Hot water is the most effective for cleaning but it is not recommended for all fabric types (read labels).

NOTE: The Boosted Hot Wash can be turned off by changing the cycle selector knob to OFF and restarting a cycle with a different water temperature setting.

Hot Water

The Hot Wash temperature is determined by the actual temperature of the hot water supplied to the washer. For models with Boosted Hot Wash, the heater element will not be on. Hot water is the most effective for cleaning, but it is not recommended for all fabric types (read labels).

Warm Water

The Warm Wash is useful for providing a thorough cleaning on lightly soiled clothing without damaging fabric or adding to color fading.

The Warm Rinse is useful in preventing wrinkles on certain fabrics. Check labels for fabric manufacturer’s recommendations.

Water Level

• The washer will automatically adjust the water

level to the type and size of the load during any fill.

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Cold Water

49oC

(120

38oC

(100

16oC

(60

HOT

WARM

COLD

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NOTE: In wash temperatures colder than 16oC (60oF), detergents do not dissolve well. This may

The Cold Wash is ideal for delicate items. Although its cleaning abilities are not as great as hot or warm water, it is useful for colors that bleed easily

cause ineffective cleaning, or lint and residue to form.

NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care labels.

and for sensitive fabrics. The Cold Rinse is optional in every cycle and is the

most beneficial for fabrics. Cold rinses reduce

wrinkling and color fading. In addition, cold rinses will save money and energy.

Wash Temperature Guide

Water Temperature Use Comments

BOOSTED HOT

(select models only)

(approximately 60°C [140°F])

HOT

(approximately 49°C [120°F]

or as determined by outside hot

water supply)

WARM

(approximately 38°C [100º F])

COLD

(approximately 16°C [60º F])

• Sturdy whites and colorfast items

• Work clothes

• Heavily soiled items

•Diapers

• Sturdy whites and colorfast items

• Work clothes

• Soiled items

•Diapers

• Rinsing of some items (OPTIONAL)

• Light and moderately soiled items

• Non-colorfast or dark colors

• Permanent press

• Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic

• Rinsing of most items

• Non-colorfast fabrics

• Extra delicate clothing

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.

• Best cleaning for heavily soiled items

• Best for sanitizing

• Best cleaning for soiled items

• Good for sanitizing

• Reduces wrinkling in permanent press fabrics

•Less fading

• Reduces shrinking in knits

• Saves energy

• Reduces color fading

• Reduces wrinkling

• Reduces shrinking

2. Wash full loads, but do not overload.

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Operating Your Washer

WARNING

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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Extra Rinse

This optional setting is useful for detergent sensitive skin. By pressing the “EXTRA RINSE” button to “ON,” the REGULAR, PERMANENT PRESS and HANDWASH/DELICATE cycles will each provide an additional rinse.

To Wash Clothes

NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care labels.

Determine Proper Cycle

NOTE: The cycle times might be longer if a Boosted Hot Wash, if available, is selected.

Regular Cycle

Use for sturdy items, like play or work clothes, towels, T-shirts, etc. This cycle includes a wash tumble and two rinses with an optional third rinse. The final spin starts with a medium spin and finishes with a high spin.

Permanent Press Cycle

Use for permanent press items and synthetics. This cycle includes a wash tumble and two rinses with an optional third rinse. The final spin starts with a medium spin and finishes with a high spin.

Handwash/Delicate Cycle

Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on this cycle. The cycle includes a wash tumble and two rinses with an optional third rinse. The final spin extracts moisture at a low spin.

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 wash drum.

1. Get the clothes ready for washing. Empty pockets and cuffs. Sort items into separate loads. Pretreat stains and heavily soiled areas.

Rinse & Spin Cycle

Use to quickly rinse items. The rinse is followed by a high spin.

Spin Only Cycle

Use to extract water from wet items. This cycle uses the high spin.

OFF

Use to stop a cycle or change cycles.

IMPORTANT: Remove all sharp objects from laundry to avoid tears and rips to items during normal machine operation.

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2. Measure and add low sudsing, high efficiency

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To reduce the risk of serious injury, do not bypass the loading door switch by permitting the washer to tumble or spin with the loading door open.

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(HE) detergent, fabric softener and bleach to the dispenser drawer. Refer to section on Using Your Dispenser Drawer. Follow instructions on detergent package for amount to use.

NOTE: High efficiency (HE) detergents are designed especially for frontload washers to reduce oversudsing and maximize cleaning results. Look for the HE logo or “high efficiency” on the detergent’s label.

When washing bulky items such as blankets and comforters, use the HANDWASH/DELICATE cycle. The cycle includes gentle agitation to clean items delicately and thoroughly. The extra rinse cycle may be selected to ensure complete removal of soap residue. A final spin extracts the moisture at a low speed to maintain the load’s balance and minimize wear to the articles.

4. Close the loading door tightly. The washer will not operate with the loading door open.

IMPORTANT: If using non-HE detergent, avoid oversudsing by using only 1/2 of the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount.

3. Load clothes into wash drum. Refer to section on Load Sizes.

NOTE: Small items such as baby socks may get caught around the door. Place these articles inside a mesh garment bag.

5. Set WASH/RINSE temperatures.

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There are four or five WASH/RINSE temperatures

WARNING

Window may be hot in the Boosted Hot and Hot wash cycles.

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available – Boosted Hot Wash/Cold Rinse (select models only), Hot Wash/Cold Rinse, Warm Wash/ Warm Rinse, Warm Wash/Cold Rinse, Cold Wash/ Cold Rinse.

The Energy Saver settings, marked with an asterisk (

*) on some models, show which

temperature settings will use the least energy. Refer to the Water Temperature section for the

temperature that works best for your garments.

6. Select EXTRA RINSE if desired.

If items need to be added or removed after a cycle has started, turn the cycle selector knob to the OFF position. Wait until the DOOR light goes off (approximately 45 seconds after cycle has been stopped), open door, add or remove items, and start the cycle again.

There is no agitator on this washer. Instead, the clothing gently tumbles through the water. The wash action consists of a period of tumbling in one direction, a brief pause, and then a reverse tumble in the opposite direction. The pauses are part of the tumble action and add to the unique cleaning capabilities of the washer. They are part of the cycle.

NOTE: There will be extended pauses when Boosted Hot Wash, if available, is selected because the water is being heated.

To Change Cycles

If the selected cycle is not the correct cycle for the fabric being washed, you may change the cycle selection at any time until the first wash fill is complete. Once the washer has filled for the first part of the cycle (the wash portion), the current cycle must be aborted and a new cycle must be started.

The extra rinse control is useful for detergent sensitive skin. By pressing the EXTRA RINSE to ON, the REGULAR, PERMANENT PRESS, and HANDWASH/DELICATE cycles will each provide an additional rinse. If the rinse is desired, press the switch to ON. When the extra rinse is not wanted, OFF should be selected.

7. Select the cycle according to the type of fabric being washed. Use the indicator dot on the cycle selector knob as a guide.

8. Press and hold the START button for two seconds to start the washer. The DOOR light will come on after a short delay, water fill will begin, and wash drum will begin tumbling.

NOTE: Washer door MUST be closed tightly to start washer.

To change the cycle before the first fill is complete:

Change the cycle selected on the cycle selector knob.

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To change the cycle after the first fill is complete and before the first wash is complete:

1. Abort the current cycle by changing the cycle selector knob to the OFF position.

2. Set the WASH/RINSE temperature selector.

DOOR Light

When the washer is started, the DOOR light will come on after a short delay. The light will turn off approximately 45 seconds after the cycle is complete.

3. Set cycle selector knob.

4. Turn on extra rinse, if desired.

5. Press and hold the START button for two seconds.

To change the cycle after the first wash is complete:

NOTE: This should only be done if the speed of the final extract is incorrect for the fabric being washed. For example, if washing delicate items on the REGULAR cycle, the high speed extract may damage the fabric. Or, if washing towels or jeans on the HANDWASH/DELICATE cycle, the lower speed extract would increase drying time.

1. Abort the current cycle by changing the cycle selector switch to the OFF position.

2. Restart the cycle from the beginning. Refer to the To Wash Cl othe s section.

To Pump Out Water After Aborting Cycle

WASH Light

This light comes on during the wash part of each cycle.

RINSE Light

This light comes on for the rinse portion of each cycle.

FINAL SPIN Light

This light comes on while the wash load is in the final spin of the cycle.

HEATING Light (Red Light – on select models only)

This light comes on during the Boosted Hot setting only. While the washer is heating, the HEATING light will turn on.

Out of Balance Load

Run a SPIN ONLY cycle. This cycle will perform a high speed extract operation that will pump all of the water out of the washer.

Manual Soaking

To soak a clothes load, start a wash in the desired cycle. After fill is complete and wash drum has started tumbling, turn the cycle selector knob to OFF. When the clothes have soaked the desired length of time, turn the cycle selector knob to the cycle and press the start button to restart the cycle.

If at the end of the cycle, the load is dripping wet, the washer has limited the spin speed. This is to prevent damage to the unit if there is a severely unbalanced load.

If this condition occurs, redistribute the load manually and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle.

If the condition persists, consider steps discussed in the Before Washing section.

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Available Washing Cycles

The cycles of your washer include several different settings. Refer to the table below for what can be expected during the cycles that you select.

Regular Cycle

Activity Water Temperatures

Was h

Spin

Rinse

Spin

Extra Rinse (Optional)

Spin

Final Rinse

Spin

Final Spin

Fluff

Was h

Fill & Tumble

Pulse Spin

Fill & Tumble Cold

Pulse Spin

Fill & Tumble Cold

Pulse Spin

Fill & Tumble Warm or Cold

Pulse Spin

Medium Spin (650 rpm)

High Spin (1000 rpm)

Tum bl e

Boosted Hot (select models),

Hot, Warm or Cold

Permanent Press Cycle

Activity Water Temperatures

Fill & Tumble

Boosted Hot (select models),

Hot, Warm or Cold

Spin

Rinse

Spin

Extra Rinse (Optional)

Spin

Final Rinse

Spin

Final Spin

Fluff

Pulse Spin

Fill & Tumble Cold

Pulse Spin

Fill & Tumble Cold

Pulse Spin

Fill & Tumble Warm or Cold

Pulse Spin

Medium Spin (650 rpm)

High Spin (1000 rpm)

Tum bl e

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Handwash/Delicate Cycle

Activity Water Temperatures

Was h

Spin

Rinse

Spin

Extra Rinse (Optional)

Spin

Final Rinse

Spin

Final Spin

Fluff

Rinse

Spin

Fill & Tumble

Pulse Spin

Fill & Tumble Cold

Pulse Spin

Fill & Tumble Cold

Pulse Spin

Fill & Tumble Warm or Cold

Pulse Spin

Low Spin (500 rpm)

Tum bl e

Boosted Hot (select models),

Hot, Warm or Cold

Rinse & Spin Cycle

Activity Water Temperatures

Fill & Tumble Warm or Cold

Pulse Spin

Medium Spin (650 rpm)

Final Spin

Fluff

High Spin (1000 rpm)

Tum bl e

NOTE: The Rinse setting will give a cold rinse when the optional Extra Rinse is selected.

Common Washer Sounds

Sounds Cause

Accelerating

Ta pp in g

Thumping

Rumbling

This sound is heard during the spin portion of every cycle.

These sharp sounds may come from metal fasteners, zippers, belt buckles or coins hitting the wash drum or door glass.

Washer may be out of balance. Washer is designed to balance the load. If the washer is severely unbalanced, turn cycle selector knob to OFF and redistribute the load.

Washer may not be level. Stop washer and adjust leveling legs. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details.

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Using Your Dispenser Drawer

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1 Detergent 2 Bleach 3 Fabric Softener

Detergent Compartment

NOTE: If using non-HE detergent, avoid oversudsing by using only 1/2 of the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount.

When adding detergent, use only the recommended amount. Adding too much detergent or using regular sudsing detergent could result in an oversudsing condition, which would require additional rinsing with cold water. Use care when adding detergent so as not to spill into the other compartments. Detergent mixed with fabric softener can make the softener gummy.

NOTE: The normal level of suds should be below center of the door.

The detergent compartment is located on the right side of the dispenser drawer. Refer to compartment 1 of illustration.

Use low sudsing, high efficiency (HE) powdered or liquid detergents that are recommended for use with frontload washers. Powdered bleach can also be used in the dispenser along with the detergent.

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