Alliance Laundry Systems HF25VCV, SF18VCV, UF18PC, HF18VCV, UF25PCV User Manual

Washer-Extractor

Cabinet Freestanding

Variable-Speed

Instructions for Operating and

Programming the V-Series

Microcomputer

Model Numbers

HF18VCV SF18VCV UF18PCV HF25VCV SF25VCV UF25PCV

Operation/Programming

NOTA: El manual en español aparece des pués del manu al en inglés.

Keep These Instructions for Future Reference.

(If this machine changes ownership, this manual must accompany machine.)

Part No. F232061

September 1999

Table of Contents

Operation/Programming

Safety

Key to Symbols ................................................ 4

Operator Safety ................................................ 5

Safe Operating Environment ............................ 6

Environmental Conditions ............................ 6

Machine Location ......................................... 7

Input and Output Service s ..... ....................... 7

AC Inverter Driv e ..... .. ... .......... .. .. .......... ... .. .. 8

Misuse .............................................................. 8

Operation

Customer Service ............................................. 9

Machine Familiarizati o n G u id es.............. .. ....... 9

Theory of Operation ......................................... 12

V-Co mputer .. .......... ....... .......... ......... .......... .. 12

Keypa d ... .... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ..... ... .... ..... ..... ..... .. 1 3

Conditions Monitored by the Computer ....... 14

Display Indications ....................................... 15

Start-U p ......... ............. ............ ............ ............ .. 16

Openi ng D oo r ............... .. ... .......... .. .. .......... ... .. .. 16

Loadin g ..... ......... ... .. .......... .. .......... .. ... .......... .. .. 16

Supply Dispenser ............................................. 16

Cycle Selection ................................................ 17

Cycle Execution ............................................... 17

Programming

Key Functions in Programm ing Mode ............ 21

Setup Mode ...................................................... 21

Degrees Displayed in Fahrenheit or

Celsius ...................................................... 22

Auxiliary Heat .............................................. 22

Setting Display to Flash “PAY” and a

Start Amount............................................. 22

Programming Start Price............................... 22

Coin 1 Denomination .................................... 23

Coin 2 Denomination .................................... 23

Cycle Count ..................................................... 23

Cycle Programming ......................................... 23

Segment Programming ................................. 23

Test Cycle......................................................... 25

Cycle Segment Charts ..................................... 27

V-Computer Standard Coin Cycles .................. 30

Fill .. ... .. .......... .. .......... .. ... .......... .. .. .......... ... .. .. 17

Wash .................. .. ... ......... ... .. .......... .. .......... .. 1 8

Drain .......... ... .......... .. .. .......... ... .. .......... .. ... .... 18

Spin ........ ....... ....... ....... ..... ........ ....... ....... ....... 1 8

Stop Routine ................................................. 19

Balance Detection ............................................ 19

Over tr av e l Li mit Switch ........ .......... .. .......... .. 1 9

Test Cyc l e ...... .......... ... .. .......... .. ... ......... ... ......... 19

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Section 1

Death or serious injury can resu lt if children become trapped in the ma c hine. Do not allow childre n t o play o n or around this machine. Do not leave children unattended while the machine door is open.

SW001

DANGE R

This mach ine must be installed, adjuste d, and serviced by qualif ied electrica l maintena nc e personnel familiar with the construc t ion and operation of this type o f machine ry. They mu s t al s o be familiar with the potential hazards involved. Failure to observe th is warning may resu lt in personal injury and/or equipment dama ge, a nd may void the warranty.

SW004

WARNING

Safety

Anyone operating or servicing this machine must follow the safety rules in this manual. Particular attention must be paid to the

DANGER, WARNING

, and

CAUTION

blocks which appear throughout the manual.

CAUTION

Be carefu l around the open door, par ticularly wh en loading from a level below the doo r. Impact wi th door edges can cause personal injury.

SW025

WARNING

Dangerous voltages are p res ent in the electrical control box(es ) and at the motor termin als. Only qualifi ed personnel familia r with electrical te st procedures, test equipment, and safety precautions shou ld attempt ad justments and troubleshoot ing. Disconnec t pow er f rom the mach ine before removing the c ontrol box cover, and before attemptin g any servic e procedures.

SW005

The following warnings are general examples that apply to this machine. Warnings specific to a particular operation will appear in the manual with the discussion of that oper ation.

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Safety

CAUTION

Ensure th at th e m ac hine is installed on a level floor of sufficient s t rength and that the recommended clearances for inspection and maint enance are prov ided. Never allow the inspect ion and maint enance space to be blocked.

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Key To Symbols

The lightning flash and arrowhead within the triangle is a warning sign indica ting the presence of dangerous voltage.

WARNING

Never touch internal or exter nal steam

pipes, connections, or components. These surfaces can be extremely hot and will cause severe burn s. Th e s t eam must be turned off and the pipe, co nnections, and compone nt s allow ed to cool before the pipe can be touched.

SW014

This warning symbol indicates the presence of possibly dangerous chemicals. Proper precautions should be taken when handling corrosive or caustic materi als.

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign indicating important instructions concerning the machine and possibly dangerous conditions.

This warning symbol indicates the presence of potentially dangerous drive mechanisms within the machine. Guards should always be in place when the machine is in operation.

This warning symbol indicates the presence of hot surfaces that could cause serious burns. Stainless steel and steam lines can become extremely hot and should not be touched.

This warning symbol indicates the presence of possibly dangerous pinch-points. Moving mechanical parts can crush and/or sever body parts.

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Safety

Never operate the machine with a bypassed or disconnected b alance system. Operating the machine with severe out-of-balance loads cou ld result in personal injury and serious equipment da m age.

SW039

WARNING

To provide personal safety and keep the machine in proper working or der, follow all maintenance and safety procedures presented in this manual. If questions reg arding sa fety ari se, contact the factory immediately.

Use factory-authorized spare parts to avoid safety hazards.

Operator Safety

WARNING

NEVER in s ert hands or objects into basket until it has co m pletely stopp ed. Doing so could resu lt in s erious injury.

SW012

To ensure the safety of machine operators, the following maintenance checks must be performed daily:

If the door lock and interlock are not functioning properly, call a service technician.

3. Do not attempt to ope rate the machine if any of the following conditions are present:

a. The door does not remain securely

locked during the entire cycle.

b. E xcessively high water level

is evident.

c. Machine is not connected to a

properly grounded circuit.

Do not bypass any safety devices in the machine.

1. Prior to operating the machine, verify that all warning signs are present and legible. Missing or illegible signs must be replaced immediately. Make certain that spares are available.

2. Check door interlock before starting operation of the machine:

a. Attempt to start the machine

with the door open. The machine should not start with the door open.

b. Cl ose the door without locking it and

attempt to start the machine. The machine should not start with the door unlocked.

c. Close and lock the door and start a

cycle. Attempt to open the door while the cycle is in progress. The door should not open.

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Safety

Do not place volatile or flammable fluids in any machine. D o not clean the m ac hine with volatile or flammable fluids s uc h as acetone, lacquer thinners, enamel reducers, carbon tetrachloride, gasoline, benzene, naptha, etc. Doing so could result in serious personal injury and/or damage t o the machine.

SW002

DANGER

Safe Operating Environment

Safe operation requires an appropriate operating environment for both the operator and the machine. If questions regarding safety arise, contact the factory immediately.

V entilation

•

. The need for make-up air openings for such laundry room accessories as dryers, ironers, water heaters, etc., must be evaluated periodically. Louvers, screens, or other separating devices may r educe the available air opening significantly.

Environmental Conditions

Ambient Temperatur e

•

. Water in the machine will freeze at temperatures of 32° F or below.

Temperatures above 120° F (50° C) will result in more frequent motor ove rhea ting and, in some cases, malfunction or premature damage to solid state devices that are used in some models. Special cooling devices may be necessary.

Water pressure switches are affected by increases and decrease s in temperat ure . Every 25° F (10° C) change in temperature will have a 1% effect on the water level.

Humidity

•

. Relative humidity above 90% may cause the machine’s electronics or motors to malfunction or may trip the ground fault interrupter. Corrosion problems may occur on some metal components in the machine.

Radio Frequency Emissions

•

. A filter is availa ble for mac hines in installations where floor space is shared with equipment sensitive to radio frequency emissions.

Elevation

•

. If the machine is to be operated at elevations of over 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level, pay special attention to water levels and electronic settings (particularly temperature ) or desired results may not be achieved.

Chemicals

•

. Ke ep stainless steel surfaces

free of chemical residues.

If the relative humidity is below 30%, belts and rubber hoses may eventually develop dry r ot. This condition can result in hose leaks, which may cause safety hazards external to the machine in conjunction with adjacent electrical equipment.

Water Dama ge

•

. Do not spray the machine with water. Short circuiting and serious damage may result. Repair immediately all seepage due to faulty gaskets, etc.

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Safety

Safe Operating Environment

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Machine Location

Foundation

•

sufficient strength and thickness to handle the floor loads generated by the high extract speeds of the machine.

Ser v ic e/ M aintenanc e Space

•

sufficient space to allow comfortable performance of service procedures and routine preventive maintenance.

This is especially important in connection with machines equipped with an AC inverter drive.

Consult installation instructions for specific details.

. The concrete floor must be of

. Provide

(6.7 bar) may result in damage to m achine plumbing. Component failure(s) and personal injury could result.

Steam Heat (Optiona l) Pressure

•

. Best performance will be realized if steam is provided at a pressure of 30–80 psi (2.0–5.4 bar). Steam pressure higher than 125 psi (8.5 bar) may result in damage to steam components and may cause personal injury.

For machines equipped with optional steam heat, install piping in accordance with approved commerc ial steam practices. Failure to install the s upplied steam filter may void the war ranty.

Compressed Air

•

. For machines requiring compressed air service, best performance will be realized if air is provided at a pressure of 80–100 psi (5.4–6.7 bar).

CAUTION

Replace a ll panels that are removed to perform service an d m aintenance procedures. Do not opera te th e m ac hine with missing gua rds or with broken or missing parts. Do not bypass any safety devices.

SW019

Input and Output Services

Water Pressure

•

realized if water is provided at a pressure of 30–85 psi (2.0–5.7 bar). Although the machine will function properly at lower pressure, increased fill times will occur. Water pressure higher than 100 psi

. Best performance will be

Drainage System

•

. Provide drain lines or troughs large enough to accommodate the total number of gallons that could be dumped if all machines on the site drained at the same time fr om the highest attainable level. If drain troughs are used, they should be covered to support light foot traffic.

Power

•

. For personal safety and for proper operation, the machine must be grounded in accordance with state and local codes. The ground connection must be to a proven earth ground, not to conduit or water pipes. Do not use fuses in place of the circuit breaker. An easy-access cutoff switch should be provided.

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Safety

WARNING

Ensure that a ground wire from a proven earth ground is connected to the ground lug near the input power block on this machine. Without proper ground ing, personal injury from electric shock could occur and machine malfunctions may be evident.

SW008

Always disconnect power and water supplies before a service technician performs any service procedure. Where applicable, steam and/or compressed air supplies should also be disconnected before service is performed.

AC Inverter Drive

Machines equipped with the AC inverter driv e require special attention with regard to the operating environment.

• An especially dusty or linty environment will require more frequent cleaning of the AC inverter drive cooling fan f ilte r and of the AC inverter drive itself.

• Power line fluctuations from sources such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) can adversely affect machines equipped with the AC in verter drive. Proper suppression devices should be utilized on the incoming power to the machine to avoid problems.

If voltage is above 230V for 200V installations or above 440V f or 400V installations, a buckboost transformer is recommended. If voltage is above 240 or 480, a buckboost transformer is required.

• Sufficient space to perform service procedures and routine preventive maintenance is especially important for machines equipped with the AC inverter drive.

Misuse

Never use this machine for any purpose other than washing fabric.

• Never wa sh petroleu m- soaked rags in the machine. This could result in an explosion.

• Never wash machine parts or automotive parts in the mac hine. This could result in serious damage to the basket.

• Never allo w children to play on or around this machine. Death or serious injury can result if children become trapped in the machine. Do not leave children unattended while the machine door is open. Th es e cautions apply to animals as well.

• A clean power supply free from voltage spikes and surges is absolutely essential for machines equipped with the AC inverter drive. Nonlinear inconsistencies (peaks and valleys) in the power supply can cause the AC inverter drive to generate nuisance errors.

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Section 2

Operation

This manual is designed as a guide to operating and programming the 18-pound and 25-pound capacity cabinet freestanding washer-extractors equipped with the V-computer and AC inv erter driv e. The models covered by this manual are designed for use in coin laundries.

The manuals, installation instructions, and wiring diagrams which accompany the machine have been included with the machine at no charge. Additional copies are available at a nominal charge.

Note:

attempting to operate the machine or program the microcomputer.

Note:

with earlier model computer-controlle d machines. Do not use technical literature intended for earlier models when operating this machine.

Read this manual thoroughly before

Do not use this manual in conjunction

Customer Service

If literature or replacement parts are required, contact the source from whom the machine was pur chased or contac t Alliance Laundry Systems LLC at (920) 748-3950 for the name and address of the nearest authorized parts distributor.

For technical assistance, call any of the following numbers:

(850) 718-1035 (850) 718-1026

Marianna, Florida

(920) 748-3121

Ripon, Wisconsin

A record of each machine is on file with the manufacturer. Always provide the machine’s serial number and model number when ordering parts or when seeking technical assistance.

Note:

specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information availa ble at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

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All information, illustrations, and

Machine Familiarization Guides

The machine familiarization guides in Figures 1 and 2 provide front and rea r views of the washer-extractor and identify the major operational features of the machine.

Operation

Top Cover

Supply Dispenser

Control Panel

V-Computer Keypad

Door

Door Unlock

Button

Door Handle

Inner Fro nt Panel

Coin Meter

Door Glass

Outer Front Panel

MA019K

Front View

MA019K

Figure 1

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Power Connection

Rear Panel

Operation

Cold Water Inlet

AC Drive Cooling Fan Filter

Hot Water In let

Steam Inlet

(Optional)

Vacuum Breaker

Vent

Rear View

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MA018K

Drain Outlet

MA018K

Figure 2

Operation

Theory of Operation

The design of the machine emphasizes performance reliability and long service life. The cylinder, shell, and main body panels are fabricated of stainless steel.

The machine uses one motor to drive the cylinder via a V-belt drive in all speeds.

A door-lock system prevents opening of the stainless steel door when water is in the machine. It also prevents operation of the machine when the door is open.

An electrically operated drain valve is used to retain the water and wash solution in the machine during the wash and fill steps. The drain valve closes when power is applied and opens when power is removed, allowing the machine to drain in the event of a power fail ure.

The cylinder is designed with lifters or ribs that lift the garments from the wash solution when the cylinder rotates at slow speed and allow the garments to tumble back into the solution. The cylinder is perforated, allowing the water to pass through and drain from within during the wash pr oces s and extract.

The AC inverter drive uses special balance detection software in conjunction with the V-computer to prevent out-of-balance conditions. When the AC dri ve detects an unbalanced load at the end of a drain step, the computer will make up to seven attempts to balance the load.

The operator can select from among 10 preprogrammed

cycles and program up to six for a total of 16 cycles available. A special permanent test cycle can be selected to verify proper operation of the machine.

V-Computer

The V-computer control is a programmable solid-state control capable of storing and running up to 16 cycles. A detailed description of these cycles can be found in the Programming section of this manual.

If this machine’s computer has been equipped with special preprogrammed cycles, a separate insert listing these cycles has been included in the resealable plastic bag which contained this manual.

Electrical controls for the machine are housed in a separate enclosure located underneath the top cover of the machine.

The machine uses an AC inverter drive control which provides four motor speeds using a single motor. The solid state output board converts motor logic from the V-computer to the correct signals for the AC inverter drive.

Note:

computer mode switch is in the PROGRAM position. Such action will disorder portions of the programmed data, necessitating reprogramming of some or all of the existing cycles. Always return the mode swit ch to R UN position before turning the power off.

Never turn the power off while the

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Operation

Keypad

Operation of the V-computer control is performed with a 4-key touch keypad and LED display located on the front of the machine. See Figure 3.

Out-of-Balance

Condition

High Water Level

Medium Water Level

Low Water Level

The following table describes the function of the individual keys when the machine is in RUN mode.

Keypad

Key Description

Down

Start

Stop

Used in cycle selection; pressing thi s k ey moves among cycles from smaller to greater.

Used in cycle selection; pressing thi s k ey moves among cycles from greater to s maller.

Used to s ta r t a cyc le . This key is not active in normal RUN mode.

In RUN m ode, it is used only fo r s toppin g t he test cycle.

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Figure 3

Operation

Theory of Operation

Conditions Monitored

by the Computer

•

–The computer continuously

Door

monitors the open/locked status of the door. If it detects that the door is open during a wash cycle, it immediately aborts the cycle and exe cutes the stop routine.

Power

enough for the computer to go off, after the power is restored, the display briefly flashes “Hold” to indicate the interruption. The door unlock will be disabled to keep the door from being opened while the basket is still turning.

Balance

balance signal provided by the AC drive during drain steps. It will attempt to optimize the load seven times before skipping the programmed spin for the extract step. The dot at the top of the leftmost display digit will light following the final unsuccessful attempt.

–If power is interrupted long

–The computer monitors the

(Continu ed)

•

Tempe rature probe problem

temperature sensor fails when prompted for degrees Fahrenheit, the computer flashes “tSFL” in PROGRAM mode rather than showing the temperature. If the temperature sensor fails when prompted for degrees Celsius, the display will re ad “-17C” rather than showing the temperature.

The following table, entitled “Display Indications,” lists the various displays and what they mean. The operator should become familiar with these computer displays.

–If the

•

Water level

maintain the water level programmed for the fill preceding the agitation step. If the level f alls below the programmed le vel, the computer will stop the time countdown and re-energize the fill valves until the level is restored.

•

Water level in a heat step

the computer to energize the heat output, there must be at least a low water level in the machine. If this minimum level is not detected, the heat output will be turned off until the required level is restored.

–The computer attempts to

–In order for

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Display Indications

Display Meaning Display Meaning

FC 5

Program identification code (ROM). This is an example onl y.

HFIL Hot fill Lo Low water level

Operation

Hold Wait...power has just been turned on.

PAY/(pric e)*

CY Cycle (followed by two-digit number) SUP1 Supply 1 tESt/CYC* Test cycle selecte d. SUP2 Supply 2 FAr Degrees Fahrenheit SUP3 Supply 3 CEL Degrees Ce lsius SUP5 Supply 5 (Supply 1 and 2) Heat Auxiliary hea t enabled. SUP6 Supply 6 (Supply 2 and 3) noHt Auxiliar y hea t disabled. drAI/dISt* Distribution (load balancing before extract)

FLSH Flashing ve nd price enabled. drAI/For* nFLS Flashing ve nd price disabled.

Strt/A

Con1/deno*

Con2/deno*

PrE Prewash segment (1st of 8 se gm ents) bAL/FAIL* Balance routine failed during test cycle. UASH Wa sh segment (2nd of 8 segments) SHUT/door* Door not prope rly closed. FIL1 First fill (3rd of 8 segments) FIL2 Second f ill (4th of 8 segments) FIL3 Third f ill (5th of 8 segments) FIL4 Fourth fill (6th of 8 segments) FIL5 Fifth fill (7th of 8 segments) FIL6 Sixth fill (8th of 8 segments) AFIL Auxiliary fill dFLt Drive f ault detected. bFIL Warm fill (both hot and cold) CFIL Cold fill bLCH Add ble ach *Display indications separated by a slash represent an alte rnating display.

Pay (flashes alternately with start price if “FLSH” SETUP option is enabl ed)

Start amount—flashe s bri efly before showing vend price in SETUP mode

Coin 1 value—flashes briefly before showi ng value of coin 1 in SE TUP mo de

Coin 2 value—flashes briefly before showi ng value of coin 2 in SE TUP mo de

HI High water level SUP0 No supplies

SPIn/tI

SdLY Spin coast delay STOP Stop routine donE Cycle and stop routine have ended. HI 1 Low spin in test cycle. HI 2 High spin in test cycle.

CANt/OPEN*

FILL/STOP*

FULL

tSFL

Medi um wate r leve l

Drain step (low speed forward in test cycle)

Reads “SPIn” for one second, then

E” followed by time for spin.

“tI

Computer cannot unlock door after f ive attempts.

Programmed wate r level not reached after 30 minutes.

The computer detects low water level or higher when none should be present.

Temperature sensor fail ure or temperature out of range.

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Operation

Start-Up

Turn on th e main power source (circuit bre aker or cut-off switch on the wall).

The display shows an identification code for approximately fiv e seconds. The display then flashes “hold” briefly.

The display then shows the vend price or alternately flashes the vend price and “PAY,” depending upon which setting was prompted in the “FLSH”/“nFLS” setup option.

Opening Door

Press the round button on the door handle and turn the door handle downward.

Partial loads are a waste of energy, water, and chemicals, and cause greater machine wear than full loads. Partial loads also increase the possibility of a severe out-of-balance condition.

WARNING

Never operate the machine with a bypassed or disconnected b alance system. Operating the machine with severe out-of-balance loads cou ld result in personal injury and serious equipment da m age.

SW039

When loading is complete, ensure that all fabric is inside the basket. Then close and lock the door by rotating the door handle counterclockwise until the door handle pushbutton pops out. The machine should not start or run unless the door is both closed and locked.

CAUTION

Be carefu l around the open door, par ticularly wh en loading from a level below the doo r. Impact wi th door edges can cause personal injury.

SW025

Load the machine to full capacity whenever possible, but do not exceed the rated dryweight capacity of the machine if the fabric to be washed is quite dense, closely woven, and heavily soiled. Overloading can result in an inferior wash. The operator may need to experiment to determine load size based on fabric content, soil content, and level of cleanliness required.

CAUTION

Check the door safety interlock daily before the machine is placed in operation.

SW024

Note:

disintegrate, such as mop heads or sponges, use laundry net bags to prevent drain blockage.

Supply Dispenser

Both liquid and powder supplies may be added by raising the flexible cover of the dispenser.

When washing items which may

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Cycle Selection

Note:

enough to activate them.

As coins are inserted in the coin meter slot, the display shows the remaining amount to start. It will continue to count down until the start price is satisfie d.

Once the amount to start is satisfied, the display will read “CYxx” where “xx” represents a cycle number. Pr es s t he Up or Down key until the desired cycle number is displayed. Press the Start key to start the cycle. For a more detailed description of the preprogrammed cycles, see the cycle charts at the end of the Programming section.

Note:

blocking coil, the machine must be loaded and the door closed before coins can be added. The meter will not accept coins until these two conditions are met.

If the computer detects that the door is not properly closed when the Start key is pressed, the display will alternately read “SHUT” and “door. ” Verify that the door is properly closed, and press Start again to begin the desired cycle.

Press keys at their centers just hard

If the coin meter is equipped with a coin

Operation

Note:

remaining cycle time during fills and drains or prior to first achieving the programmed heat temperature when heating. The computer resumes counting down cycle time once the programmed fill level is reached, when the machine has drained, and after a programmed heat temperature is reached.

Each of the 16 cycles consists of eight segments: Prewash, Wash, and Fills 1–6. A description of the various steps in a cycle segment follows:

After the Start key is pressed, the door locks, the drain closes, and the machine begins fi lling to the programmed level. Each programmed segment begins with a fill. The display counts down the remaining cycle time in minutes and seconds while the cycle is running, except as noted above.

If a supply is programmed in a step, the supply dispenser will flush during the fill of that segment. If the programmed supply is supply 2 (“sup 2”), the display will fla sh “bLCH” alternately with the cycle time while supply 2 is on. This signals the user to manually add liquid bleach in the middle supply dispenser compartment.

The computer does not count down the

Fill

Cycle Execution

To display the temperature of the w ater while a cycle is running, press the Up key. To display the number of the cycle in progress, press the Start key.

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Note:

programmed water leve l after attempting to fill to that level for 30 minutes, the display will flash “FILL”/“STOP” while sounding the buzzer briefly. The computer will then abort the cycle. This indicates a serious problem. Contact a qualified service technician.

If the computer does not detect the

Operation

Cycle Execution (Continued)

Wash

As soon as water level is reached (and any programmed temperature is reached), the displayed time begins counting down at one-second intervals.

The machine will agitate low speed forward, pause, low speed reverse, pause, then repeat this sequence for the programmed time. The table below shows available agitation options.

Agitation Action Option s

Agitation Type Description

12 seconds forward,

Normal

Gentle*

* Gentle agitat ion information must be programmed

in cylces 15 and 16.

3 seconds pause,

12 sec o nds revers e,

3 seconds pause

3 seconds forward,

12 seconds pause, 3 seconds reverse,

12 sec o nds paus e

The cylinder accelerates to distribution speed seven seconds into the drain step. About five seconds later, the drain opens.

Note:

The machine should drain in 30 seconds. If the machine fails to drain, contact a qualified service technician.

Spin

Spin steps for all segments except Fill 6 are low-speed spins. These spin steps are cal le d intermediate spins. For cycles 1–14, the spin step for the Fill 6 segment is the final spin and is thus a high-speed spin. For cycles 15 and 16 (gentle cycles), the final spin is always a low-speed spin.

Intermediate spin steps can be 30 to 240 seconds in length. Final spin steps can be from 1 to 10 minutes in length. Any spin step can be skipped by programming 0 for the spin time. However, in order to have a high speed spin in the Fill 6 segment, a nonzero time must be programmed for that segment.

Note:

If the water does not reach the programmed temperature in 30 minutes, the computer will proceed with the cycle. (The time countdown will resume as though temperature had been reached, but the computer will continue heating).

Drain

The drain v al ve w ill open afte r th e pro gramm ed segment time has elapsed. The cylinder will turn counterclockwise (forw ar d ) at w ash speed while in th e drain step. This counterclockwise direction mirrors the spin rotation and is, therefor e, also considered for ward.

Note:

An automatic 25-second coastdown follows all spins. This does not add to the cycle time because the fill for next segment begins during the coastdown.

If the cycle program se gment spin time is set to zero, the computer moves to the next segment of the cycle program. I f the segment is at the end of a cycle program, the computer goes into the stop routine.

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Operation

Stop Routine

When the wash cycle concludes, the c omputer goes into the stop routine. The stop routine consists of a brief countdown and a brief reversing sequence, after which the computer will display “donE.”

WARNING

NEVER in s ert hands or objects into basket until it has co m pletely stopp ed. Doing so could resu lt in s erious injury.

SW012

If no water level is detected, and no rotation is detected from the AC drive, the computer will unlock the door and sound the buzzer for five seconds. The computer will display “dONE” for 25 seconds regardless of whether or not the door is opened.

If the computer cannot unlock the door, it will display “----” while attempting to unlock the door fiv e additional ti mes. If it is still unable to unlock the door after fiv e attempts, it will flash “CANt”/“OPEN.” No further attempts will be made to unlock the door.

If the balance signal indicates that the wash load is unbalanced, the computer will slow the cylinder down to wash speed for seven seconds in an attempt to redistribute the load. The computer will make as many as seven attempts, if needed.

If on the seventh attempt the load is not balanced, the machine will light the out-ofbalance LED indicator located in the upper left corner of the display (to the left of the first digit) until the next drain step. The machine will then skip the programmed spin and continue to the next programmed step.

If this occurs in the final segment, the machine will begin the Stop routine.

Overtravel Limit Switch

As a fail-safe measure, an overtra vel limit switch is installed. The limit switch serves to trigger a rapid stop. This means that if the machine balance “passes” the inverter drive balance detection system at the drain step but the balance switch detects an out-of-balance load condition at the extract step, the basket will brake to a rapid stop.

Balance Dete ct io n

All models come equipped with an inverter drive balance detection system.

Load balance is detected by the invert er drive during the drain step. The V-series computer will make up to seven attempts to balance the load during a drain step.

The computer begins monitoring the balance signal from the AC in verter drive eight s econds after the water level drops below low level. If the balance signal indicates that the wash load is evenly distributed, the computer will start the spin step.

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To reset the control, push the stop button and open the door when the display shows “donE.”

Test Cycle

A test cycle is provided as a means of verifying proper machine operation. Before the test cycle is run, it must be enabled. Refer to the Programming section of this ma nual for instructions on enabling and running the test cycle.

Operation

NOTES

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Section 3

Programming

The V-computer board is inside the control module. Near the center of the board is a s mall toggle switch: this is the RUN/PROGRAM mode switch.

WARNING

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The RUN/PROGRAM switch is normally in the down (RUN mode) position. To enter PROGR AM mode, flip the switch to the up position. The display will now show the current temperature in the sump.

Down–The Down key is used to decrease cycle numbers (1 through 16) and other numerical values such as times or temperatures (when creating wash formulas).

Start–The Start key acts as an enter key in program mode. Use this key to enter data and move to the next function in the cycle.

Stop–The Stop key saves all data and terminates the programming procedure. If it is the first key pressed in program mode, the computer enters setup mode. The Stop ke y can be pressed again to exit setup mode and return to program mode.

Setup Mode

Setup options are programmable options that are in effect for all wash formulas. These options include:

Since the keypad operates in a slightly different fashion when in program mode, pay careful attention to the programming instructions provided in this manual.

Key Functions In Programming Mode

Up–The Up key is used to increase cycle numbers (1 through 16) and other numerical values such as times or temperature s (when creating wash formulas).

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• Degrees displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius

• Auxiliary heat enabled or disabled

• Set the display to flash or not flash

• Program coin denominations and start

price

Note:

only in setup mode.

These options can be read or changed

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