Speed Queen 202147R2 User Manual

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Water Leaks

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Check that fill hoses are properly installed on the faucets and the washer’s water mixing
valve.

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Replace the fill hoses every five years.

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Make sure drain receptacle is not clogged.

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Check house plumbing.

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Laundry load may be oversudsing or overloaded. Use less detergent (or low-sudsing
detergent) and proper load sizes.

Is Noisy

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Wash load may be unbalanced. Open lid and redistribute the load.

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Make sure washer is level. Uneven leveling can cause vibration.

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A newly installed washer may make a knocking sound if the machine has been in storage. The
belt may have settled. Run washer through 4-5 cycles to loosen belt. Washer operation will
not be affected.

Load Is Too Wet

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Wash load may be unbalanced. Open lid and redistribute the load.

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Load is too small. Add items to make full load.

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Make sure the correct spin speed is selected for the type of items being washed (if option is
available on your model).

Wrong Water Temperature

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Make sure that the controls are properly set.

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Check fill hoses. Make sure hot faucet hose is connected to hot mixing valve (indicated with
“H” on the valve bracket) and cold faucet is connected to cold mixing valve (indicated with “C”
on the valve bracket).

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Make sure house water heater is adjusted properly.

Low Water Level on Extra
Large Setting

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Starting January 2009, the Department of Energy (DOE) mandated new efficiency
standards which resulted in reduced water levels in the topload washer.

Washer Symptom

Possible Cause / Solution