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for your
topload
washer
Inside . . .
Safety Information . . . 3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clothing Care . . . . . . . .15
Maintenance. . . . . . . . .16
Troubleshooting . . . . .19
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Part No. 202147R2
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June 2011
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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. W022 -2- 202147 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC - DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT
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Safety Information NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate Explanation of Safety Messages installation, operation, maintenance or servicing information that is important but not hazard Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you related. will find precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION”) followed by specific instructions. These precautions are intended for Important Safety Instructions the personal safety of the operator, user, servicer, Save These Instruct
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5. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may 15. Install the washer according to the be produced in a hot water system that has Installation Instructions. All connections for not been used for two weeks or more. water, drain, electrical power and grounding HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot must comply with local codes and be made by water system has not been used for such a licensed personnel when required. Do not do it period, before using a washing machine or yourself unless you know
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23. If the washer’s volume or type of sound NOTE: The WARNING and Important Safety changes from what is normally heard, call an Instructions appearing in this manual are not authorized service agent immediately to meant to cover all possible conditions and prevent possible damage to other situations that may occur. Observe and be aware components. of other labels and precautions that are located on the machine. They are intended to provide 24. Never start a cycle and leave the property in
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Operation 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 TLW1990N and gravel. TLW1990N Mend Rips and Tears 2. Sort by Fabric and Construction:
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• When washing very large items, do not fill WARNING washtub as full as with other loads. Water Level Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils • The water level in your washer should fit the may remain after washing and may size of your wash load. Small loads will use cause the fabric to catch on fire by lower water levels. There must be enough itself. W527 water in the washtub to allow items to move and turn over freely. Loading the Washer Wrong Water L
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Wash Temperature Energy You can save energy when washing by following a few Hot Water guidelines: Hot water will give the best results of cleaning and 1. Heating water accounts for the greatest sanitizing, but it is not suitable for all items. It is energy expense when washing. Save on heating best for sturdy whites and colorfast items, heavily water by using warm or cold washes as well as soiled items and diapers. cold rinses. Warm Water 2. Wash full loads, but do not overload. By using
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There are two settings in the HANDWASH/ Operating Your Washer DELICATE cycle – Normal and Light. WARNING Delicate Cycle (on select models only) To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on serious injury or death to persons, read this cycle. A full tub of water is recommended (even the Safety Information section before for small loads) to allow the delicate items to move operating your washer. freely through the water. More water helps reduce
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Fabric Selector Setting (on select models To Wash Clothes only) IMPORTANT: Before using your new washer, make sure the washer cord is plugged into a 120 Volt The fabric selector setting allows users to control electrical outlet that has the proper grounding the agitate and spin speeds. However, if certain and polarity. Make sure the washer hoses are cycles are selected, their speeds will override these connected to the hot and cold water faucets, and settings. In the Permanent Press cycl
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3. Add clothes loosely into the washtub. 5. Set WASH/RINSE temperatures. (All rinses are cold.) NOTE: Cold rinses will save you money and energy and will help reduce wrinkling in permanent press and synthetics. TLW1996N TLW1996N 4. Close the lid. The washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open. TLW2108N The Energy Saver settings, marked with an asterisk *), show which temperature settings will use the ( least energy. TLW1997N TLW1997N 6. Set LOAD SIZE (WATER LEVEL) control. Use RES
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7. Set Fabric Selector (on select models only). 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 turning it clockwise to the setting desired. Pull timer knob out to start the washer. Manual Soaking Set the timer knob in the center of the word TLW2110N TLW2110N “RINSE” (this prevents the washer from spinning without fir
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Fabric Softener Dispenser Optional Features To Use Dispenser Bleach Dispenser After the clothes are loaded into the washtub and The bleach dispenser is located in the left front before the start of the WASH cycle, pour the corner, under the lid. proper amount of liquid fabric softener into the Use liquid bleach in the dispenser. Powdered bleach bottle measuring cap (refer to bottle directions). must not be used in the dispenser. Add powdered Pour into dispenser. bleach to the wash water.
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To Clean the Dispenser Use Tips Remove the dispenser housing from agitator by • Fabric softener spilled onto garments may squeezing the lower part of the dispenser, pulling cause staining. To remove, dampen stain and directly upward and at the same time tilting rub with bar soap. Wash as usual. slightly. This will expose the dispenser cup, which is • Liquid fabric softeners will be dispensed during also removable, for cleaning (refer to illustration). the final rinse and should not be combi
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Clothing Care build-up of soil or water hardness minerals on them. Clothing Concerns If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good they should be, take corrective measures washing practices at all times to prevent a gradual immediately. Problem Cause Solution Gray or Dingy Insufficient Detergent Add more detergent to washtub before loading clothes. Mild Clothes detergents are not suitable for average soil. Improper Sorting Wash whites
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Maintenance Cold Weather Care Replacing Hoses • If the washer is delivered on a cold day (below • Hoses and other natural parts deteriorate freezing), or is stored in an unheated room or after extended use. Hoses may develop area during the cold months, do not attempt cracks, blisters or material wear from the to operate it until the washer has had a temperature and constant high pressure they chance to warm up. are subjected to. • All hoses should be checked on a monthly Care of Your Washe
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• After the shipping brace has been installed in Reinstallation of Shipping the lid opening, tilt washer back enough to Materials access base opening. • Insert shipping plug into base opening and, You must install the shipping brace and shipping using the palm of your hand, push shipping plug plug any time the washer is moved. into washer until it snaps into shipping plug Shipping Brace opening. • The shipping brace in the lid opening should be Motor Overload Protector saved and reinstal
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of the following: water of any amount on the floor, Preventative Maintenance an increase in operating noise or water remaining in the washtub after a cycle. Follow these guidelines to ensure the washer operates properly. Call for service if you observe any Frequency Maintenance Procedure 1. Check all hoses and the drain for leaks. Monthly 2. Check the lid switch for proper operation. 3. Check to make sure the washer is level. Every six months Clean the filter screen in the fill hoses. Every
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Troubleshooting Try these troubleshooting tips before making a service call. You may save time and money! Washer Symptom Possible Cause / Solution Won’t Fill • Make sure power cord is plugged all the way into the electrical outlet. • Make sure hot and cold water faucets are turned on. • Make sure that the fill hoses are not kinked or twisted. • Pull timer knob out to start washer. • Make sure that the controls are properly set. • Make sure that the last spin has been completed. • Check the hou
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Washer Symptom Possible Cause / Solution Water Leaks • Check that fill hoses are properly installed on the faucets and the washer’s water mixing valve. • Replace the fill hoses every five years. • Make sure drain receptacle is not clogged. • Check house plumbing. • Laundry load may be oversudsing or overloaded. Use less detergent (or low-sudsing detergent) and proper load sizes. Is Noisy • Wash load may be unbalanced. Open lid and redistribute the load. • Make sure washer is level. Uneven lev
