Speed Queen 802759 User Manual

for your

frontload

washer

Inside . . .

Safety Information . . .3

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

Clothing Care . . . . . . . 17

Maintenance. . . . . . . 26

Troubleshooting . . . . 28

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Part No. 802759

November 2006

WARNING

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.

Product Registration

New owners of Speed Queen equipment are
encouraged to register their appliance to insure
proper warranty coverage.

Register by returning the product registration
card enclosed in the accessories bag or online at
www.speedqueen.com.

All information will be kept confidential and will
not be distributed to other parties.

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Safety Information

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.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will
cause severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could cause severe
personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, may cause minor or
moderate personal injury or property
damage.

Additional precautionary statements
(“IMPORTANT” and “NOTE”) are followed by
specific instructions.

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

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 Information in the
Installation Instructions for the proper
grounding of the washer.

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.

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.

© Copyright 2006, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC

All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or

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

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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
user-repair 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
by-pass 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 and
cause tears. 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.

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.

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2. Sort by Fabric and Construction:

Separate items into loads of

Cottons

cottons/linens, permanent
press, synthetics/blends/poly
knits, and delicates.

3. Sort by Temperature:

Cold

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.

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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:

1. Sort by Color:

Whites

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

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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

Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pretreat
product or liquid detergent when placing them in
the washer. Before washing, treat special stains
individually. Refer to Stain Removal section for
procedures on treating specific stains.

WARNING

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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Loading the Washer

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.

Load Sizes

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.

• 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.

Water Level

• The washer will automatically adjust the

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

Wash Temperature

Boosted Hot Water (on select models only)

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

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

Cold Water

The Cold Wash is ideal for delicate items.
Although its cleaning abilities are not as great
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.

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NOTE: In wash temperatures colder than 60

F
(15oC), detergents do not dissolve well. This
may cause ineffective cleaning, or lint and
residue to form.

NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care labels.

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Wash Temperature Guide

Water Temperature Use Comments

BOOSTED HOT

(select models only)

(approximately 140°F [60°C])

• Sturdy whites and colorfast items

• Work clothes

• Heavily soiled items

•Diapers

HOT
(approximately 120°F [49°C]
or as determined by outside

hot water supply)

WARM

(approximately 100º F [37°C])

• 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

COLD

(approximately 60º F [15°C])

• 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.

2. Wash full loads, but do not overload.

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100oF

(37

60oF

(15

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C)

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• 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

HOT

WARM

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COLD

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Operating Your Washer

Handwash/Delicate Cycle

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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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 for 24 minutes. The cycle has two rinses
with an optional third rinse. The final spin starts
with a two-minute medium spin and finishes with
a three-minute high spin. The total cycle time is
approximately 44 minutes without the extra
rinse.

Permanent Press Cycle

Use for permanent press items and synthetics.
This cycle includes a wash tumble of 20 minutes.
The cycle has two rinses with an optional third
rinse. The final spin starts with a three-minute
medium spin and finishes with a two-minute high
spin. The total cycle time is approximately 40
minutes without the extra rinse.

Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on
this cycle. The cycle includes a wash tumble of 12
minutes. The cycle has two rinses with an optional
third rinse. The final spin extracts moisture at a
low spin for four minutes. The total cycle time is
approximately 30 minutes without the extra
rinse.

Rinse & Spin Cycle

Use to quickly rinse items. The rinse is followed by
a high spin. The total cycle time is approximately
12 minutes.

Spin Only Cycle

Use to extract water from wet items. This cycle
uses the high spin. The total cycle time is
approximately 10 minutes.

OFF

Use to stop a cycle or change cycles.

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.

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