Loading the washer – Speed Queen 202147R2 User Manual

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Loading the Washer

NOTE: Always add detergent first.

Load Articles



Load items by the amount of space they take
up, not by their weight. Mix large and small
items in a load to get the best washing
results.



Drop items loosely into the washtub. The bulk
of the clothes rather than the weight will
determine load size. Do not pack items in or
wrap them around the agitator. Overloading
can cause poor cleaning, excessive wrinkling
and tears.



Items should move freely through the wash
water for best cleaning results. Items should
rollover, sink and then reappear.



When washing very large items, do not fill
washtub as full as with other loads.

Water Level



The water level in your washer should fit the
size of your wash load. Small loads will use
lower water levels. There must be enough
water in the washtub to allow items to move
and turn over freely.



Overloading the washtub can result in poor
washing and rinsing.



Overloading may also cause wrinkling and
tearing of items.

IMPORTANT: If in doubt, always use a higher water
level. Most average loads will require a water
setting between Medium and Extra Large. Failure
to have the correct volume of water relative to
the load will increase the incidence of excessive
lint.

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



Reset (OPTIONAL)
Use the RESET if agitation has started and
more water is needed for the load.

Do not wash or dry items soiled with

vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils

may remain after washing and may

cause the fabric to catch on fire by

itself.

W527

WA R N I N G

TLW1992N

TLW1993

Wrong Water Level for

Size of Load

Right Water Level for

Size of Load

TLW1993N

Load Sizes

Mini

1-2 permanent press dress shirts or 2 pillow cases or 1 lightweight dress or similar
size load

Small

3-4 permanent press dress shirts or 1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case or 1-2 lightweight
dresses

Medium

6-7 permanent press shirts or 2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases or 8 standard bath
towels, 6 wash cloths

Extra Large

8-9 shirts, 5 pair polyester pants or 2 queen size sheets, 4 pillow cases,
2 nightgowns, 1 pair men’s pajamas or 1 queen size bedspread