Alliance Laundry Systems LTS80A User Manual

Model Number LTS80A*

Operating Instructions

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Part No. 686922R2

October 2003

Operating Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in the Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.

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WARNING

Model Number LTS80A*

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NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care labels.

Determine Proper Cycle

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. There are three settings in the REGULAR cycle — Extra Clean, Normal and Light. The number shown next to the settings is the length of tumbling in minutes. (For example: Setting the timer on Extra Clean will be a 15 minute tumble, including pauses.)

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. The number shown next to these settings is the length of tumbling in minutes. (For example: Setting the timer on Normal will be a nine minute tumble, including pauses.)

Delicate Cycle

Wash delicate items usually washed before by hand on this cycle. There are two settings in the DELICATE cycle — Normal and Light. The number shown next to these settings is the length of tumbling in minutes. (For example: Setting the timer on Normal will be a seven minute tumble, including pauses.)

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To Wash Clothes

2. Measure and add low sudsing detergent,

fabric softener, and bleach to the dispenser drawer. Refer to section on

Using Your Dispenser Drawer.

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 allpurpose cleaner, or a detergent and water solution, and a damp cloth to remove shipping dust from inside of washtub.

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

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

3. Load clothes into wash drum. Refer to section on Load Sizes in your Use and Care Guide.

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

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open.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in the Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.

5. Set WASH/RINSE temperatures.

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There are four WASH/RINSE temperatures

available — Hot Wash/Cold Rinse, Warm Wash/Cold Rinse, Warm Wash/Warm Rinse, and Cold Wash/Cold Rinse.

Refer to the chart on the following page for the temperature that works best for your garments.

The Hot Wash temperature is determined by the actual temperature of the hot water supplied to the washer. Hot water is the most effective for cleaning, but it is not recommended for all fabric types (read labels).

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.

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

NOTE: The Energy Saver settings, marked with an asterisk (*), show which temperature settings will use the least energy.

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IMPORTANT: If using detergents made for topload washers, avoid oversudsing by using 1/4 cup regular detergent (1/2 of the recommended amount).

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NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care labels.

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Hot

Approximately 120

(or as determined by outside hot water supply)

ºF

• Sturdy whites and colorfast items.

• Work clothes.

• Heavily soiled items.

• Diapers.

Warm

Approximately 100

ºF

Cold

Approximately 65

ºF

6. Select the cycle according to the type of fabric being washed. Push the timer knob in and turn clockwise to the desired cycle and wash time. Use the indicator dot on the knob as a guide.

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7. Pull the timer knob out to start the washer. The “DOOR LOCKED” 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.

• Light and moderately soiled items.

• Non-colorfast or dark colors.

• Permanent press.

• Non-colorfast items.

• Extra delicate clothing.

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 uniqueness of the washer. Do not attempt to turn the timer through these pauses. They are part of the cycle.

Timer

Although the washer cycles are automatic, the timer may be reset to lengthen, shorten or repeat a portion of a cycle.

To set or reset the timer, push timer knob in to stop the washer. Hold timer knob in firmly while slowly turning it clockwise to the setting desired. Pull timer knob out to start the washer.

“DOOR LOCKED” Light

When the washer is started, the “DOOR LOCKED” light will come on after a short delay. The light will turn off 10 to 30 seconds after the cycle is complete.

• Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic.

• Rinsing of some items.

• Rinsing of most items.

Out of Balance Load

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 repeat the cycle beginning at the last rinse.

If the condition persists, consider the steps discussed in the Before Washing section of your Use and Care Guide.

If items need to be added or removed after a cycle has started, push the timer knob in, wait approximately 45 seconds for “DOOR LOCKED” light to go out, open door, add or remove items, adjust the timer knob (if desired) and pull timer knob out.

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