Speed Queen FF7009BN Front Load Washer User Guide

Speed Queen FF7009BN Front Load Washer

Product Information

The product is a washing machine manufactured by Speed Queen. It comes with a warranty of 3, 5, or 7 years for parts and labor. To register the product, customers in the USA can visit www.speedqueen.com/register. The warranty service offers simplified warranty service, the latest product information, verification of ownership, and the option to receive the latest offers and promotions.

Before using the washing machine, it is important to follow safety and installation instructions. Some key points to check before using the machine include ensuring that the power cord is properly connected to an electrical outlet, the machine is leveled, lock nuts on leveling legs are tightened, front shipping brace and rear shipping bolts have been removed, cold and hot water supply are properly connected with no leaks, and the drain hose is securely fastened without any kinks. Additionally, it is recommended to wipe out the wash drum using an all-purpose cleaner or detergent and water solution.
When preparing laundry for washing, it is advised to follow the manufacturer’s care label. Other tips for optimal fabric care include emptying pockets and cuffs, mending rips and tears, closing zippers and fastening hooks, putting small items in a mesh bag, checking for colorfastness, sorting items by color, fabric, temperature, soil level, and level of lint attraction, and pretreating stains individually.

When loading laundry into the machine, it is recommended to load items loosely and determine the load size based on the bulk of the load rather than its weight. The entire wash drum can be filled without hesitation. To balance the load, small and large items can be washed together. For large, bulky items like blankets and comforters, it is suggested to use the Bedding cycle to minimize wear.
Water temperature settings for the machine include Hot, Warm, Cool, and Cold. The usage recommendations for each temperature setting are provided for different types of items and fabrics.
For adding detergent, it is recommended to use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent. The product manual also includes information on using non-HE detergent and provides a logo to look for. The manual specifies four compartments for adding different types of detergents: Main Wash Detergent, Liquid Bleach, Fabric Softener, and Pre-Wash Detergent.
The product manual also provides information on cleaning the washer, performing preventative maintenance, handling out-of-balance loads, and understanding error codes.

Product Usage Instructions

Before Using:

• Follow safety and installation instructions provided in the manual.
• Double-check the following:
  • Ensure the power cord is connected to a properly installed electrical outlet.
  • Check if the machine is leveled.
  • Tighten the lock nuts on leveling legs.
  • Remove the front shipping brace and 2 rear shipping bolts.
  • Ensure proper connection of cold and hot water supply with no leaks.
  • Fasten the drain hose securely without any kinks using a beaded tie strap.
• Wipe out the wash drum using an all-purpose cleaner or detergent and water solution.

Prepare Laundry / Tips for Optimal Fabric Care:

• Always follow the manufacturer’s care label.
• Empty pockets and cuffs.
• Mend rips and tears.
• Close zippers and fasten hooks.
• Put small items in a mesh bag.
• Check for colorfastness.
• Sort items by color, fabric, temperature, soil level, and level of lint attraction.
• Pretreat stains individually.

Loading Laundry:

• Load items loosely.
• Determine load size based on the bulk of the load, rather than its weight.
• Do not hesitate to fill the entire wash drum.
• Balance the load by washing small and large items together.
• To minimize wear on large, bulky items such as blankets and comforters, use the Bedding cycle.

Water Temp:

• Hot: Use for sturdy whites and colorfast items, work clothes, soiled items, and diapers.
• Warm: Use for light/moderately soiled items, non-colourfast or dark colors, and permanent press fabrics.
• Cool: Use for silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic fabrics.
• Cold: Use for non-colorfast fabrics and extra delicate clothing.

Adding Detergent:

• Use HE detergent. Look for the HE detergent logo.
• If using non-HE detergent, refer to the manual for further instructions.
• Add detergent to the appropriate compartments:
  1. Main Wash Detergent
  2. Liquid Bleach
  3. Fabric Softener
  4. Pre-Wash Detergent

Cleaning Washer:
Tub Clean cycle: Use this cycle on its own or with an added cleaning agent. Frequency: Monthly

Preventative Maintenance:

• Procedure for regular maintenance:
  1. Check drain and all hoses for leaks.
  2. Check door lock for proper operation.
  3. Clean dispenser drawer.
  4. Make sure machine is level.
• Procedure for maintenance every six months:
  1. Clean filter screens in fill hoses.
  2. Clean door gasket with a bleach and water solution.
• Procedure for maintenance every five years:
  1. Have a qualified service technician conduct general preventative maintenance to ensure proper operation.
  2. Replace fill hoses.

Out of Balance Load:

If the load is dripping wet at the end of the cycle, redistribute the load manually and run a SPIN cycle. If the issue persists, refer to the “Before Washing” section in the User’s Guide.

Error Codes:

For error codes, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the User’s Guide. Error codes not listed in the manual should be addressed by contacting customer support or a qualified service technician.

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Before Using

• Follow Safety and Installation Instructions
• Double check the following:
  • Power cord is connected to a properly installed electrical outlet
  • Machine is leveled
  • Lock nuts on leveling legs are tightened
  • Front shipping brace and 2 rear shipping bolts have been removed
  • Cold and Hot water supply are properly connected and there are no leaks
  • Drain hose is fastened securely without kinks using a beaded tie strap
• Wipe out wash drum using an all-purpose cleaner or detergent and water solution

Prepare Laundry / Tips for Optimal Fabric Care

• Always follow manufacturer’s care label
• Empty pockets and cuffs
• Mend rips and tears
• Close zippers and fasten hooks
• Put small items in a mesh bag
• Check for colorfastness
• Sort items by color, fabric, temperature, soil level, and level of lint attraction
• Pretreat stains individually

Loading Laundry

• Load items loosely
• Determine load size based on bulk of load, rather than weight
• Do not hesitate to fill entire wash drum
• Balance load by washing small and large items together
• To minimize wear on large, bulky items such as blankets and comforters, use Bedding cycle

Water Temp

o    Work clothes

o    Soiled items

o    Diapers

| Best cleaning for items soiled with oily or greasy stains, grass, or ink.
Warm| o    Light/ moderately soiled items

o    Non-colorfast or dark colors

o    Permanent press

o    Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic

| Reduce wrinkles in permanent press fabrics, reduces shrinking in knits and reduces fading.
Cool| o    Permanent press

o    Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic

| Reduces shrinking in knits and reduces fading.
Cold| o    Non-colorfast fabrics

o    Extra delicate clothing

| Saves energy, reduces fading, wrinkles and shrinking

Adding Detergent

• Use HE detergent.
• If using non-HE detergent, avoid oversudsing by using only ½ the amount recommended by the detergent manufacturer
• Note that most detergents do not dissolve well in water temperatures colder than 60⁰F [16⁰C]
• If using detergent pods, packets or sheets, add them directly to the wash drum with laundry items

Look for this logo:

1. Main Wash Detergent
2. Liquid Bleach
3. Fabric Softener
4. Pre-Wash Detergent

Cleaning Washer

• Tub Clean cycle: Use this cycle on its own or with an added cleaning agent such as bleach, distilled white vinegar, or a washing machine tub cleaner for an extra cleaning boost. Refer to Tub Clean section in User’s Guide for full procedure.
• Only use a damp or sudsy cloth to clean the control panel, wipe dry after. Some cleaning products may harm finish or damage interior. DO NOT use products that contain alcohol on control panel.
• Wipe washer cabinet as needed. If detergent, bleach or other products are spilled on cabinet, wipe immediately; some products could cause permanent damage.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on washer.
• Occasionally wipe down perimeter of door glass where the seal meets the glass as well as front surface of the door seal lip with a mild soap solution. If mineral build-up occurs, surface may need to be cleaned with a lime removal chemical.
• If water remains in the door seal, the drain holes at the bottom of the door opening may be plugged and will need to be cleaned out so the water can be drained properly.
• To clean dispenser: Pour hot water into dispenser drawer, making sure to flush each compartment. Use a small brush to clean out any residue.
• Cleaning Foreign Object Trap: The washer has a pump that may collect foreign objects and may need to be cleaned if water is draining slower than normal. Refer to Cleaning Foreign Object Trap section in User’s Guide for more details

Preventative Maintenance

2.       Check door lock for proper operation

3.       Clean dispenser drawer

4.       Make sure machine is level

Every six months| 1.       Clean filter screens in fill hoses

2.       Clean door gasket with a bleach and water solution

Every five years| 1.       Have a qualified service technician conduct general preventative maintenance to ensure proper operation

2.       Replace fill hoses

Out-of-Balance Load
If the load is dripping wet at the end of the cycle, the washer has limited the spin speed. This prevents damage if there is a severely unbalanced load. If this occurs, redistribute load manually. Run a SPIN cycle. If it persists, refer to Before Washing section in User’s Guide.

Error Codes
For the following error codes, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the User’s Guide. For error codes not on this list, contact service

• Er, do
• Er, dU
• Er, dL
• Er, dl
• Er, dr
• Er, ub
• Er, FL
• PF
• Er, nF
• Er, SL
• Er, OF
• Sr
• Er, PS

Troubleshooting

Too many suds –

Over-sudsing

| o     Use the recommended amount of low-sudsing, high efficiency (HE) detergent per the detergent’s label. If using non-HE detergent, use only 1/2 of detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount.

o     Laundry load may be overloaded. Refer to Loading Laundry.

Noises| o     Make sure the washer is level. Uneven levelling can cause noise/vibration.

o     Some sounds are normal, such as clicking noise during the following: door locks/unlocks, balance ring during

cycle agitation, or the balance balls clicking together when rotating the tub slowly.

Vibration / Moves Slightly| o     Make sure the washer is level. Uneven levelling can cause noise/vibration.

o     Make sure shipping materials have been removed.

o     Make sure washer is installed on a solid, sturdy and level floor. The washer should not be installed on carpeting, soft tile, or other weakly supported structures.

o     Make sure rubber feet are installed on all four levelling legs.

o     Try placing the washer near a corner of the room or near an external structural support wall.

Water leaks| o     Check that fill hoses are properly installed on faucets and washer’s water mixing valve.

o     Check the condition of fill hoses. Replace fill hoses every five years.

o     Check the condition of rubber door gasket for tears or holes.

o     Make sure drain receptacle is not clogged. Check the plumbing in the laundry area.

o     Laundry load may be over-sudsing; use high efficiency (HE) detergent.

o     Laundry load may be overloaded. Refer to Loading Laundry.

o     Make sure the outside perimeter of the door glass where seal contacts glass is clean.

Unresponsive control pad| o     Make sure the Control Lock feature is off. If on, the Control Lock light will be lit.

o     Press and hold Signal Keypad for three seconds to turn off.

Water draining abnormally slow| o  The washer has a pump that may collect foreign objects and may need to be cleaned. To clean, refer to the

Cleaning Foreign Object Trap section in the User’s Guide.

Smells| o  Leave door and dispenser open slightly when not in use.

Contact Information
If service is needed, refer to the Contact Information page in the User’s Guide

References

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