Precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “WARNING”
and “CAUTION”), followed by specific instructions,
are found in this manual and on machine decals. These
precautions are intended for the personal safety of the
operator, user, servicer and those maintaining the
machine.
DANGER
DANGER indicates the presence of a
hazard that will cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property
damage if the danger is ignored.
WARNING
WARNING indicates the presence of a
hazard that can cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property
damage if the warning is ignored.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
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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1. Read all instructions before using the washer.
2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in
the INSTALLATION manual for the proper
grounding of the washer.
3. Do not wash textiles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, drycleaning 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.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates the presence of a
hazard that will or can cause minor
personal injury or property damage if the
caution is ignored.
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.
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.
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 the user understands and has 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 washer only for its intended purpose,
washing textiles.
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.
16. To reduce the risk of fire, textiles 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 washer in good condition. Bumping or
dropping the washer can damage safety features.
If this occurs, have 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.
21. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time the
washer is to fill, tumble or spin. DO NOT
bypass the loading door switch by permitting the
washer to operate with the loading door open.
22. 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).
23. Always follow the fabric care instructions
supplied by the textile manufacturer.
24. Never operate the washer with any guards
and/or panels removed.
25. DO NOT operate the washer with missing or
broken parts.
26. DO NOT bypass any safety devices.
27. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this
washer according to the manufacturer’s
instructions may result in conditions which can
produce bodily injury and/or property damage.
NOTE: The WARNINGS and IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this
manual are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining, or operating the washer.
Any problems or conditions not understood should be
reported to the dealer, distributor, service agent or the
manufacturer.
The “A” electronic control is composed of the
electronic control unit and the output board with
wiring harness. Only an authorized person should
service components inside the machine. TURN OFF
POWER, open lid and remove any cover present.
Electronic Control Unit
This portion of the control contains the “intelligence” –
the micro-controller and the miscellaneous components
on the printed circuit (PC) board. The board has a
metal cover, which MUST be in place at all times
during machine operation. Operation of the machine
without this cover installed will void the warranty.
The control unit monitors and responds to input, gives
information about the status of the washer and
monitors and responds to inputs from the user
interface (keypad). The control provides signals to the
control output unit, which in turn operates the
components that control the machine functions. This is
located behind the machine control panel.
Control Output Fuse Board
This portion of the control contains the power supply
for the control unit, and also the switching devices
which power the components in the machine, all of
which are on the output PC board. The switching
devices are controlled by the control unit, and are solid
state.
Harnessing
Wiring harnesses are modular – harnesses common to
various configurations are similar, while those specific
to a certain configuration can be added. There are
harnesses for inputs to the control unit, for outputs
from the control power/output unit to the machine
components, and for the main incoming power to the
control power/output unit.
Delivery Inspection
Upon delivery, visually inspect crate, protective cover,
and unit for any visible shipping damage. If the crate,
protective cover, or unit is damaged or signs of
possible damage are evident, have the carrier note the
condition on the shipping papers before the shipping
receipt is signed, or advise the carrier of the condition
as soon as it is discovered.
Remove the crate and protective cover as soon after
delivery as possible. If any damage is discovered upon
removal of the crate and/or protective cover, advise the
carrier and file a written claim immediately.
The nameplate is located at the rear of the machine and
near supply valves. Always provide the machine’s
serial number and model number when ordering parts
or when seeking technical assistance. Refer to
Figure 1.
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Summary of Control Outputs and
Inputs
Outputs
General outputs provide signals to operate the
following components.
1. Hot Fill Valve
2. Cold Fill Valve
3. Drain Valve (normally open)
4. Door Unlock Solenoid Coil
5. Supply 1 (detergent)
6. Supply 2 (bleach)
7. Supply 3 (sour/softener)
8. Supply 4
9. Supply 5 or Optional 3rd (auxiliary) Fill Inlet
(governed by the configuration settings)
10. Optional Heat
For standard models, the components for outputs
shown as “optional” will not be populated on the
output printed circuit board.
AC outputs are solid state outputs that operate either
120 Volt AC or 220 Volt AC (nominal voltage)
components, depending on the control voltage
configuration. Outputs are fused appropriately.
Replacement Parts
If literature or replacement parts are required, contact
the source from whom the machine was purchased or
contact Alliance Laundry Systems at (920) 748-3950
for the name and address of the nearest authorized
parts distributor.
Customer Service
For technical assistance, call: (920) 748-3121 Ripon,
Wisconsin.
Inputs
1. Low Water Level
2. Medium Water Level
3. High Water Level
4. Door
5. Temperature Signal
Control Voltage
The control power supply is configured to operate on
220 Volt AC nominal RMS input voltage 50/60 Hertz.
1. When display shows “Cyxx,” washer-extractor is
ready to be loaded with laundry.
2. Use left hand to press and hold the door unlock
button located on the lower right front of the
control panel. Refer to Figure 3.
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4. Load the washer-extractor to full capacity
whenever possible, but do not exceed the rated
dry-weight 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. Do not
underload the machine. Underloading can result
in premature bearing and sealing failure and outof-balance situations.
WARNING
MACHINE MAY B
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AND CAUSE BUR
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ATTEMPT NO ENTRY UNTIL
BASKET HAS STOPPED
SERIOUS INJURY
MAY
RESULT
Figure 3
3. Use right hand to turn door handle clockwise and
swing the door left to open. Refer to Figure 4.
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Figure 4
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Figure 5
WARNING
Do not operate machine in a cycle with
program keymode switch in program
position. Program keymode switch must
be in run position at all times, except
when editing or programming cycle or
setup information.
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WARNING
Do not operate machine in a cycle or if
spinning with program keymode switch in
program position.
Routine maintenance maximizes operating efficiency
and minimizes downtime. The maintenance
procedures described below will prolong the life of the
machine and help prevent accidents.
WARNING
Be careful when handling sheet-metal
parts. Sharp edges can cause personal
injury. Wear safety glasses and gloves,
use the proper tools, and provide
adequate lighting.
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CAUTION
Replace all panels that are removed to
perform service and maintenance
procedures. Do not operate the machine
with missing guards or with broken or
missing parts. Do not bypass any safety
devices.
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Daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly checklists are
provided at the end of this section. Laminate the
checklists to preserve them for repeated copying.
Operators and technicians are encouraged to add
checks specific to their washer-extractor’s particular
application. Where possible, space is provided on the
checklists for this purpose.
Daily
Beginning of Day
1. Inspect water inlet valve hose connections on the
back of the washer-extractor for leaks.
2. Inspect steam hose connections for leaks (where
applicable).
3. Verify that insulation is intact on all external
wires and that all connections are secure. If bare
wire is evident, call a service technician.
4. Check door interlock before starting operation:
a. Attempt to start the washer-extractor with the
door open. The washer-extractor should not
start with the door open.
b. Close the door without locking it and attempt
to start the washer-extractor. The washerextractor 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.
If the door lock and interlock are not functioning
properly, call a service technician.
The following maintenance procedures must be
performed regularly at the required intervals.
2. Clean the door gasket of residual detergent and
all foreign matter.
3. Clean automatic supply dispenser and lid inside
and out with mild detergent. Rinse with clean
water.
4. Clean powder dispenser and lid with mild
detergent. Rinse with clean water.
5. Clean washer-extractor’s top, front, and side
panels with mild detergent. Rinse with clean
water.
6. Leave loading door open at the end of each day to
allow moisture to evaporate.
Weekly
1. Check the washer-extractor for leaks.
a. Start an unloaded cycle to fill the washer-
extractor.
b. Verify that door and door gasket do not leak.
c. Verify that the drain valve is operating and
that the drain system is free from obstruction.
If water does not leak out during the prewash
segment, drain valve is closed and functioning
properly.
Monthly
NOTE: Disconnect power to the washer-extractor
at its source before performing the monthly
maintenance procedures.
1. Each month OR after every 200 hours of
operation, lubricate bearings. (Locate the bearing
lubrication decal at the rear of the left side of the
control module, as viewed from the front of the
washer-extractor.)
NOTE: Unload the washer-extractor promptly
after each completed cycle to prevent moisture
buildup. Leave loading door open at the end of each
completed cycle to allow moisture to evaporate.
The grease must have the following
characteristics:
The grease must have adequate base oil viscosity
with one of the following ratings:
● ISO VG 150 (135–165 cSt at 40°C or
709–871 SUS at 100°F)
● ISO VG 220 (198–242 cSt at 40°C or
1047–1283 SUS at 100°F)
● An SAE 40 rating is also acceptable as long
as the cSt or SUS values are within the
specified ranges.
Pump the grease gun slowly, permitting only
two strokes.
2. Clean the AC drive cooling fins:
a. Remove the AC drive box cover.
b. Blow the fins clean using compressed air at a
pressure of 60 – 90 psi or canned compressed
air. Use care to avoid damaging cooling fan or
other components.
NOTE: No amount of visible foreign matter should
be allowed to accumulate on the fins or the finger
guard.
● Deflection. Refer to Figure 6. Loosen
motor mounting bolts and slide motor along
motor plate to change belt span length. Belt
tension measurements should be taken as
close to the center of the belt span as
possible. For every inch of belt span length,
the belt should deflect 1/64 of an inch, or
0.40 millimeter, with an exerted force of
5.25 pounds for a new belt or 3.5 pounds for
a used belt. A belt with a span length of 20
inches should deflect
20/64 of an inch, or 7.8 millimeters. The
belt(s) should be as loose as possible
without allowing slippage during peak load
condition. An initial (run-in) force of 7 lbs.
should be used to set the belt tension. An
operating (normal) force of 5 lbs. should be
used after the washer-extractor has been
operated for a few hours.
3. Use the following procedures to determine if
belts require replacement or adjustment. Call a
qualified service technician in either case.
a. Check belts for uneven wear and frayed
edges.
b. After disconnecting power to the washer-
extractor and removing all panels necessary
for access to the drive belt, use one of the
following methods to verify that belts are
properly tensioned:
● Tension Gauge. Belt tension
measurements should be taken as close to
the center of the belt span as possible.
Measurements can be performed with the
Belt Tension Checker. Make adjustments for
the motor pulley diameter and belt type on
the machine.
If belt tension adjustment is required,
loosen motor mounting bolts and slide
motor along motor plate to change the belt
tension. Retighten motor mounting bolts
before verifying belt tension.
checking pulley alignment. Place a
straightedge across both pulley faces. The
straightedge should make contact with the
pulleys in four places. Refer to Figure 7.
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1Drive Motor
2Drive Pulley
3Belt
4Straightedge
5Driven Pulley
3
9. Clean interior of washer-extractor, both basket
and shell, by wiping with a water-soaked sponge
or cloth.
10. Use compressed air to ensure that all electrical
components are free of moisture and dust.
11. Remove chemical supply components and check
for residual chemicals. Clean as necessary and
replace.
Quarterly
NOTE: Disconnect power to the washer-extractor
before performing the quarterly maintenance
procedures.
1. Tighten door hinges and fasteners, if necessary.
2. Tighten anchor bolts, if necessary.
3. Verify that the drain motor shield is in place and
secure.
4. Check all painted surfaces for bare metal.
(Matching gray paint is available from the
manufacturer.)
Figure 7
4. Remove back panel and check overflow hose and
drain hose for leaks.
5. Unlock the hinged lid and check the supply
dispenser hoses and hose connections.
6. Clean inlet hose filter screens:
a. Turn water off and allow valve to cool, if
necessary.
b. Unscrew inlet hose and remove filter screen.
c. Clean with soapy water and reinstall. Replace
if worn or damaged.
7. Tighten motor mounting bolt locknuts and
bearing bolt locknuts, if necessary.
8. Use compressed air to clean lint from motor.
● If bare metal is showing, paint with primer or
solvent-based paint.
● If rust appears, remove it with sandpaper or by
chemical means. Then paint with primer or
solvent-based paint.
5. Clean steam filter, where applicable.
a. Turn off steam supply and allow time for the
valve to cool.
b. Unscrew nut.
c. Remove element and clean.
d. Replace element and nut.
6. Verify frame-mounted vibration safety switch
gap setting. Check for proper switch function.
Maintain the natural beauty of stainless steel and
prolong its service life by following these tips:
●Ordinary deposits of dirt and grease can be
removed with detergent and water. The metal
should be thoroughly rinsed and dried after
washing. Periodic cleaning will help to maintain
the bright surface appearance and prevent
corrosion.
●Contact with dissimilar metals should be avoided
whenever possible. This will help prevent
galvanic corrosion when salty or acidic solutions
are present.
●Salty or acidic solutions should not be allowed to
evaporate and dry on stainless steel. They may
cause corrosion. Ensure that the stainless steel is
wiped clean of acidic solution residues.
●Deposits that adhere to the stainless steel should
be removed, especially from crevices and
corners. When using abrasive cleaners, always
rub in the direction of the polish lines or “grain”
of the stainless steel to avoid scratch marks.
Never use ordinary steel wool or steel brushes on
the stainless steel. Use stainless steel wool or soft
non-metal bristle brushes.
●If the stainless steel appears to be rusting, the
source of the rust may actually be an iron or steel
part not made of stainless steel, such as a nail or
screw. One remedy is to paint all carbon steel
parts with a heavy protective coating. Stainless
steel fasteners should be used whenever possible.
●Discolorations or heat tint from overheating may
be removed by scouring with a powder or by
employing special chemical solutions.
●Sanitizers or sterilizing solutions should not be
left in stainless steel equipment for prolonged
periods of time. They often contain chlorine,
which may cause corrosion. The stainless steel
should be cleaned and rinsed thoroughly of any
solution containing chlorine.
●When an external chemical supply system is
used, make certain that no siphoning of
chemicals occurs when the washer-extractor is
not in use. Highly concentrated chemicals can
cause severe damage to stainless steel and other
components within the washer-extractor. Damage
of this kind is not covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty. Locate the pump below the washerextractor’s injection point to prevent siphoning of
chemicals into the washer-extractor. Refer to the
chemical injection supply system in the
Installation Manual.
In the event that the machine must be
decommissioned, follow these steps:
1. Remove the chemical injection supply system, if
applicable.
a. Have a qualified electrician disconnect power
to the chemical injection supply system at its
source.
b. Using the manufacturer’s instructions,
carefully remove the chemical injection
supply system from the machine. Make
certain that no chemical supplies come into
contact with skin or clothing.
2. Clean interior of machine, both basket and shell.
a. Flush supply dispenser (soap dish) with water.
b. Run a short rinse cycle to clean detergent and
chemical residues from the interior of the
machine.
3. Disconnect electrical power.
a. Shut off main power supply at the breaker box
or main control panel.
b. Do not attempt to disconnect power supply
wires from power supply. Have a qualified
electrician disconnect power to machine and
reuse unit, if applicable, at its source.
4. Disconnect hoses.
a. Disconnect drain hose from sump, gutter, or
drain.
b. Turn off water supply. Disconnect individual
hot and cold water inlet hoses from the
machine.
c. Allow time for residual water in the machine
to drain. Then disconnect drain hose from the
machine.
5. Disconnect steam hose, if applicable.
a. Turn off steam supply and allow time for the
valve to cool.
b. Disconnect steam hose from machine.
6. Remove the washer-extractor from its foundation
pad.
a. Keep all panels in place to provide stability
when moving the machine.
b. Verify that door is closed and secure.
c. Loosen and remove anchor bolts holding
machine base to floor.
d. Break the grout seal at each corner of the
machine, using a crowbar.
e. Use crowbars at the front corners to lift the
machine a few inches so that the forks of a
forklift truck can reach under the machine.