Speed Queen frontload washer User Manual Download Page 8

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Wash Temperature Guide

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.

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

Best cleaning for heavily soiled 
items

Best for sanitizing

HOT

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

hot water supply)

Sturdy whites and colorfast items

Work clothes

Soiled items

Diapers

Best cleaning for soiled items

Good for sanitizing

WARM

(approximately 100º F [37°C])

Rinsing of some items (OPTIONAL)

Light and moderately soiled items

Non-colorfast or dark colors

Permanent press

Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic

Reduces wrinkling in permanent 
press fabrics

Less  fading

Reduces shrinking in knits

COLD

(approximately 60º F [15°C])

Rinsing of most items

Non-colorfast fabrics

Extra delicate clothing

Saves energy

Reduces color fading

Reduces wrinkling

Reduces shrinking

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100

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HOT

WARM

COLD

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Summary of Contents for frontload washer

Page 1: ...er Inside Safety Information 3 Operation 6 Clothing Care 17 Maintenance 26 Troubleshooting 28 Part No 801989R3 October 2005 www speedqueen com Para bajar una copia de estas instrucciones en espa ol vi...

Page 2: ...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 For your safety and to...

Page 3: ...asher 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...

Page 4: ...5 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 requi...

Page 5: ...tall 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 ever...

Page 6: ...follow the manufacturer s care label Proper sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines 1 Sort by Color Separate items into loads of whites darks lights and non colorfast 2 Sort by Fabric and Const...

Page 7: ...d 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 Th...

Page 8: ...t for sanitizing HOT approximately 120 F 49 C or as determined by outside hot water supply Sturdy whites and colorfast items Work clothes Soiled items Diapers Best cleaning for soiled items Good for s...

Page 9: ...oximately 27 minutes without the extra rinse Handwash Delicate Cycle Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on this cycle The cycle includes a wash tumble of five minutes The cycle has two rinses...

Page 10: ...nd rips to items during normal machine operation 2 Measure and add low sudsing high efficiency HE detergent fabric softener and bleach to the dispenser drawer Refer to section on Using Your Dispenser...

Page 11: ...e 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...

Page 12: ...om the beginning Refer to the To Wash Clothes section To Pump Out Water After Aborting Cycle Run a SPIN ONLY cycle This cycle will perform a high speed extract operation that will pump all of the wate...

Page 13: ...e Spin Extra Rinse Optional Fill Tumble Cold Spin Pulse Spin Final Rinse Fill Tumble Warm or Cold Spin Pulse Spin Spin Medium Spin 650 rpm Final Spin High Spin 1000 rpm Fluff Tumble Permanent Press Cy...

Page 14: ...dium Spin 650 rpm Final Spin High Spin 1000 rpm Fluff Tumble NOTE The Rinse setting will give a cold rinse when the optional Extra Rinse is selected Sounds Cause Accelerating This sound is heard durin...

Page 15: ...g results Look for the HE logo or high efficiency on the detergent s label NOTE If using detergents made for topload washers avoid oversudsing by using only 1 4 cup regular detergent 1 2 of the recomm...

Page 16: ...leach It is a strong chemical and can damage some fabrics if it is not properly diluted Follow bleach manufacturer s label for proper use Carefully close dispenser door Do not allow bleach to spill in...

Page 17: ...bols Any bleach when needed Warning Signs Only non chlorine bleach when needed Do not bleach TLW2027N TLW2024N TLW2025N Iron Dry or Steam Low Warning Signs TLW2022N Iron TLW2023N High Medium No steam...

Page 18: ...warm wash cold rinse and low sudsing detergent Rugs Shake before washing Do not use hot water on rubber backed rugs Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer Slips and Nightgowns Wash often using a...

Page 19: ...ed machine washable wash by hand Permanent Press Wash often Permanent press clothes tend to look clean even when they should be washed Do not wash with lint shedding loads Pretreat grease stains and o...

Page 20: ...wered bleach may be needed Clothes Stained from Iron in the Water To test for an iron stain use a rust remover that is recommended for use with washing machines on a portion of the garment Follow bott...

Page 21: ...ach dispenser compartments Powdered bleach can be used in the detergent compartment only Use liquid bleach in the proper dispenser compartment only Do not add bleach to the wash load Follow directions...

Page 22: ...ith vegetable or cooking oils Some oils may remain after washing and may cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself W527 WAR N I NG Stain Treatment Alcoholic Beverages Rinse stain immediately with co...

Page 23: ...r fabric wash in hot water and chlorine bleach Eye and Face Make up Tap on the stain with a spoon to loosen it Rub dampened stain with bar soap dishwashing liquid or detergent If stain remains soak in...

Page 24: ...an acrylic paint and varnish remover Rinse and then wash Oil based Pretreat with a solvent recommended on the paint container If not available use mineral spirits Rinse Pretreat with a stain remover...

Page 25: ...ia may restore the color Vomit Soak in a solution of one quart warm water half teaspoon liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon ammonia if safe for fabric Soak 15 minutes Use sponge to lo...

Page 26: ...e products will cause permanent damage if spilled on the cabinet Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleansers The wash drum and window will need no particular care although they may need rinsing or...

Page 27: ...ures whenever the washer is moved Cleaning Foreign Object Trap The washer s pump has a trap that may collect foreign objects The trap may need to be cleaned if water is draining slower than usual To c...

Page 28: ...Make sure power cord is plugged all the way into the electrical outlet Make sure controls are properly set Check the house fuse or circuit breaker Broken drive belt Call the service person Foreign ob...

Page 29: ...a platform or other weakly supported structures Is Noisy Make sure washer is level Uneven leveling can cause vibration Some sounds may be a part of normal operation for a frontload washer Refer to Co...

Page 30: ...hen contacting us about your washer PLEASE GIVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS The model and serial numbers are located on the nameplate The nameplate will be in the location shown Please include a copy...

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