A Short Course in Using Vended Laundry Equipment

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A Short Course in Using Vended Laundry Equipment Drying a quick reference for single load and stack dryers Observe safety instructions. Insert coins (into slide or drop) or card 1 6into reader. If using a central control card reader, it is required to key in the number of the laundry unit to be used. 2Clean lint filter before each load. 7Push start pad or button to start dryer. 3Place clothes in dryer. Stop dryer at any time by opening door. To restart, close door and push start pad. Close loading door. 8 4 Set temperature by selecting Normal 5(high temp.), Permanent Press (medium temp.), Delicates (low temp.) or Tumble (no heat). AM11-0003 www.speedqueen.com Commercial Built to Last Longer Last to Built Commercial A Short Course in using vended laundry equipment Apartments/Condominiums Colleges/Universities Guest Services Military AM11-0003__Layout 1 2/16/11 11:43 AM Page 1 Page AM 11:43 2/16/11 1 AM11-0003__Layout AM11-0003__Layout 1 2/16/11 11:43 AM Page 2 Washing a quick reference for topload and frontload washers 1 Observe safety instructions. 2Measure detergent. Top load: Front load: softener into Placeautomatic into washtub.dispenser. IMPORTANT: UsePut detergent, detergent bleach, for and front load washer. Use 1/2 the deter- gent manufacturer’s recommended amount if using non- detergent Load the washtub OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Select Wash Temperature HOT, WARM, COLD. 2. Select Fabric Type NORMAL, PERM PRESS, DELICATE. 3. Load Supply Dispenser (See Instructions Below). 4. Load Clothes. 5. Insert Coin(s) / Card. 6. To Start Washer-Close Door and Push Start. DISPENSER INSTRUCTIONS 1.Open Dispenser Door. 3 2.Load Supplies in Proper Compartment (as Indicated). 3.Close Dispenser Door. 3 2 1 Close loading door. loosely with dry clothes. Insert coins (into slide or drop) or card 4 7into reader. If using a central control card reader, it is required to key in the number of the laundry unit to be used. Set fabric selector 5Press or Delicate. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Select Wash Temperature HOT, WARM, COLD. 2. Select Fabric Type NORMAL, PERM PRESS, DELICATE. 3. Load Supply Dispenser (See Instructions Below). 4. Load Clothes. 5. Insert Coin(s) / Card. 6. To Start Washer-Close Door and Push Start. DISPENSER INSTRUCTIONS 1. Open Dispenser Door. 2. Load Supplies in Proper Compartment (as Indicated). 3. Close Dispenser Door. 3 2 1 1. Detergent 2. Liquid Bleach 3. Fabric Softener to Normal, Permanent 685942 To start front loader, and Set water temperature 8controlled 6Warm or Cold. start pad. top loader electronically by selecting Hot, Loading door must push flashing 9washer. Fabric softener when rinse washer only). light comes beon closed(top load to start Washing Tips may be added 10 Cycle completion of top load. washer at any time, open the loading door. Using Detergents To restart washer, close loading door. Detergents IMPORTANT: Cycle completion of frontload. Door cannot be opened for top load washing until door lock light is off. 1/2 cup. getting the most out of your washer To stop Follow recommended usage instructions on detergent Front load washers . For most detergents the recommended amount is IMPORTANT: If you are using a detergent formulated for top loaders, use only 1/2 the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. need a different type of detergent. Bleach brighteners and disinfectants available. Dilute one part chlorine bleach OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Select Wash Temperature HOT, WARM, COLD. 2. Select Fabric Type NORMAL, PERM PRESS, DELICATE. 3. Load Supply Dispenser (See Instructions Below). 4. Load Clothes. 5. Insert Coin(s) / Card. 6. To Start Washer-Close Door and Push Start. DISPENSER INSTRUCTIONS 1.Open Dispenser Door. 3 2.Load Supplies in Proper Compartment (as Indicated). 3.Close Dispenser Door. to four parts water.Chlorine This bleach solution is onecan beof theadded most to effectivethe washtub stain of removers, a top 2 1 load washer after the wash fill and agitation have begun, or in the dispenser of a front load washer. Do not use bleach on any garment Pretreat/Soak where the label warns against it. washing. Most stains come out right away when fresh. Apply a liquid laundry detergent to collars, cuffs, heavily soiled areas and greasy stains, or saturate Sorting the area with a pre-spotter.Look If foritems stains are and heavily heavily soiled, soiled soak areas them and before treat before Sorting the Loads washing. Use laundry detergent for short soaks. Use a pre-soak product items that can be washed at the same water temperature, agitation and for 30-minute-to-overnight soaking. After soaking or treating, wash the spin speed. Sort by the type of fabric, garment construction, degree of items immediately. soil, color (keep whites separate), and the fabric’s lint-shedding properties. Shake dirt and sand out of trouserSorting cuffs. clothes properly is important. Group together Water Temperature Remove perishable trim. Check for buckles or pins Whites = Hot Permanent Press = Warm Colors = Cold Mend tears — small holes become larger after washing. Tie belts and Heavily soiled clothes need hot water while cold water is appropriate for sashes. Close hooks and zippers so they won’t catch on other garments. lightl some powderedy soiled items detergents and bright do ornot dark dissolve colored completely clothes. Keepin water. in mind that detergents dissolve much better. Turn pockets inside out. Fabric Softeners electricity that causes synthetics to cling. Most liquid softeners must be diluted with water before they’re added to the final rinse. If they aren’t, Drying Tips that may rust. they will leave stains on clothes. There are a variety of dryer-added fabric softeners also. Follow label directionsFabric when softeners using theseadd softness products. and If improp- remove static erly used, they can stain clothing. Both dryer-added and liquid fabric softener stains can be removed with bar soap. First dampen the fabric, Sorting the Loads the dos and don’ts of drying instructions forsoap, safethen launder. laundering NOTE: Fabric softener reduces suds. dried together. Don’t dry “lint-givers” and “lint-receivers” in the same load. Liquid Load Size washer. Overloading the dryer Clothesslows drying that areaction. washed It can together extend usuallydrying can be time and cause excessiveThe size wrinkling.of the load If you’reis as important drying a insmall the load,dryer add as ita isfew in the bath towels or other items. This helps the tumbling action. More Efficient Drying you don’t, the airflow can be reduced and drying time will increase. rub with bar Don’t Overdry pletely dry. Overdried clothes may be harsh and wrinkled if all the natural moisture is removed. Knits, especially cottonAlways ones, clean can the shrinklint filter if overdried. before drying. If Remove regular cotton sheets and pillowcases with a trace of moisture Remove clothes from the dryer before they’re com- remaining. Fold and smooth them and they may not need ironing. Remove Don’t place items containing plastic, vinyl, rubber or foam rubber in 1 the dryer. clothes you plan to iron while they’re damp. This eliminates the need for sprinkling and conserves energy. Safety Tips Do not put articles soiled with vegetable or cooking oil in the washer 2or dryer, as these oils may not be removed during washing. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may catch fire by itself. Don’t use the washer or dryer for items that have been pre-spotted 3or cleaned at home with flammable fluids. Make sure all wax and cleaning chemicals have been thoroughly washed 4from cleaning clothes before the clothes are placed in the dryer. 5 Don’t let children play in or around the washer or dryer..
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