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Washer Operating Instructions

Please Note: While Holliday House utilizes two generations of Speed Queen front-load washing machines, their operation is fundamentally similar. Minor differences include the height of the washers, and the location of some control buttons.

Load Laundry

load

Load items loosely into wash drum (maximum capacity is 21 pounds [9.5 kg] of dry clothes).

IMPORTANT: Remove all objects from laundry to avoid tears, rips, and other damage during machine operation.

NOTE: Small items such as baby socks may get caught around the door. Place these articles inside a mesh garment bag.

NOTE: When washing bulky items such as blankets and comforters, use the DELICATES/BULKY cycle. The cycle includes agitation and final spin speeds that maintain the load’s balance and minimize wear to the articles.

NOTE: Different fabrics will have different densities and loads must be adjusted accordingly to meet machine loading specifications shown.

 

door

Close Washer Door

Close loading door tightly. The washer will not operate with the loading door open.

 

disp1 (or)disp2

Add Laundry Supplies

NOTE: If using powdered supplies, or detergent packs/pods, please place the supplies directly in the drum. Powders and packs/pods tend to clump in the drawer and not rinse thoroughly.

  1. Pull open dispenser drawer.
  2. Measure and add high efficiency (HE) detergent, bleach, fabric softener, and prewash detergent to the dispenser drawer:
    1. Liquid HE Detergent
    2. Liquid Bleach
    3. Fabric Softener
    4. Prewash Detergent (Note the two washers on the left do not have a prewash detergent dispenser cup.)
  3. Close the dispenser drawer.

 

cycle

Set Cycle

  1. Push touchpad for NORMAL, PERM PRESS or DELICATES/BULKY cycle.
  2. The LED light will indicate your current selection.

NOTE: Changes can be made to your settings up until the first fill is complete.

 

temp

Set Wash Temperature

  1. Push touchpad for HOT, WARM or COLD wash temperature. All rinses are cold.
  2. The LED light will indicate your current selection.

NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care labels.

 

soil1(or) soil2

Set Soil Level

This setting adds wash and rinse cycles to ensure a more thorough clean.

  1. Push Soil Level touchpad to select LIGHT, MEDIUM or HEAVY.
  2. The LED light will indicate your current selection.

 

coin

Insert Coins

  1. Insert quarters in the coin slot.
  2. Check the pricing on the display. The display will display amount necessary to satisfy the vend.

 

start

Start Washer

  1. After the vend price has been satisfied, push the START pad.
  2. The door must be closed to start washer.

The washer will lock the door, and the display will count down the approximate time left for the wash to complete.

Indicator Lights

INSERT COINS/CARD INSERT COINS/CARD is lit to prompt the user to insert coins or card to satisfy the vend price. When INSERT COINS/CARD is lit, the digits show the vend price remaining for the wash price to be satisfied.
WASH WASH is lit during the WASH portions of the cycle.
RINSE RINSE is lit during the RINSE portions of the cycle.
SPIN SPIN is lit during the final spin portion of the cycle.
DOOR DOOR is lit whenever the door is locked. The door cannot be opened when this light is on.
START START flashes when the full vend price has been satisfied. Press the START touchpad.