Alliance Laundry Systems H370I Rugs, Cause, Sounds, Bedding, Diapers, Tapping, Thumping, Rumbling, Slip Covers, Use and Care, Accelerating, Draperies, Curtains, Slips and Nightgowns

Use and Care

Washing Special ItemsNOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care label instructions.

Bedding	●	Warm wash and warm rinse.
	●	PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
	● Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.
	● When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the
		blanket over the plug. Only dry in the dryer if manufacturer says it can be done.

Diapers	●	Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a small
		amount of detergent or enzyme presoak.
	● Limit wash load to two dozen cloth baby diapers.
	● Recommend an all-purpose, low-sudsing detergent.

Draperies, Curtains,	●	Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.
Slip Covers	●	Do not wash sun-damaged draperies and curtains. They will not withstand washing.
	●	Use warm water.
	● Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust and the sun.
	● Fiberglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable. Some
		fiberglass curtains should be hand washed.

Pillows (Feather and Down)	●	Do not wash pillows unless they can be dried in the dryer. They may mildew if not
		dried completely.
	● Use warm wash and low-sudsing detergent.

Rugs	●	Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.
	● Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.

Slips and Nightgowns	●	Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on the
		PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
	● To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine bleach
		occasionally.
	● Use fabric softener to remove static electricity.

Common Washer Sounds

Sounds	Cause

Accelerating	This sound is heard during the spin portion of every cycle.

Tapping	These sharp sounds may come from metal fasteners, zippers, belt buckles or coins hitting
	the wash drum or door glass.

Thumping	Washer may be out of balance. Washer is designed to balance the load. If the washer is
	severely unbalanced, pull timer knob out to stop washer and redistribute the load.

Rumbling	Washer may not be level. Stop washer and adjust leveling legs. Refer to INSTALLATION
	INSTRUCTIONS for details.

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