Washer-Extractor Operation Pocket Hardmount Instructions for Operating the WE-4 and WE-5 Microcomputers UW50P4 COLD / HOT / WARM / DISPLAY TEMP. / LOW HIGH OVER CYCLE WASH / HEAT / SUPPLY ADD CYCLE FLUSH RINSE SOAK MEDIUM HIGH ERASE PAUSE SPEED SPEED NUMBER CLEAR DRAIN BUZZER ENTER NUMBER / ADVANCE CYCLE STOP NO REVERSE START PHM542N www.comlaundry.com Part No.
Table of Contents Introduction......................................................................................... Nameplate Location.............................................................................. Replacement Parts ................................................................................ Customer Service.................................................................................. 3 3 3 3 Safety Information....................................................................
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Introduction Nameplate Location Replacement Parts The nameplate is located at the top of the machine. Always provide the machine’s serial number and model number when ordering parts or when seeking technical assistance. If literature or replacement parts are required, contact the source from which the machine was purchased or contact Alliance Laundry Systems at (920) 748-3950 for the name and address of the nearest authorized parts distributor.
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Safety Information Precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “WARNING” and “CAUTION”), followed by specific instructions, are found in this manual and on machine decals. These precautions are intended for the personal safety of the operator, user, servicer, and those maintaining the machine. DANGER DANGER indicates the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the danger is ignored.
Safety Information 9. Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. 10. Do not tamper with the controls. 11. Do not repair or replace any part of the washer, or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that the user understands and has the skills to carry out. 12.
Operation General Information Theory of Operation This manual is designed as a guide to operating and maintaining your washer-extractor. It also serves as an aid to troubleshooting. NOTE: When power has been turned off from the machine and then reapplied, the display will read “WAIT” for approximately 30 seconds before the display changes to “NEXT 00”. Read and be sure you understand this manual and any other literature included with your machine before attempting to start the machine.
Operation Start-Up Select Cycle Turn on the main power source (breaker panel or cutoff switch on the wall). The front panel display should light up and show “WAIT 00” for 30 seconds followed by “NEXT 00” which means Select Cycle. This display will be on at all times that power is on indicating the machine is ready for loading and unloading. Find the cycle number (cycle numbers must be twodigit numbers) of the desired wash cycle from the cycle code list provided.
Operation Test Cycle LED Display Cycle number 01 is a test cycle to check out all machine functions. The program for the cycle is shown following the copy of the Program Worksheet. When display shows letters and/or numbers with or without the beeper, refer to Table 1. The computer control in this machine is continuously on the alert for problems both within the machine and with the total installation.
Operation Display Interpretations Display Meaning Display Meaning DOOR Door not locked problem SK Soak EMTY Empty problem S1 Supply #1 (Soap/Break) FILL Fill problem S2 Supply #2 (Bleach) SDLY Spin coast delay S3 Supply #3 (Softener/Sour) NEXT Select cycle or open door or program S4 Supply #4 (as needed) NOGO Cycle not available S5 Supply #5 (as needed) STOP Stop key has been pressed or end of cycle TH Controlled Temperature Fill to High Level 01/4 One quarter hour (soak in
Operation Test Procedure WARNING Serious shock may occur. Open primary disconnect switch before attempting any repairs. W447 1. The WE-4 and WE-5 Programmable Computer, with its display/fuse board should be easier to maintain than other type controls. The following procedure should help to eliminate problems and determine if components are defective. 2. Test equipment required: a. 20K OHM/Volt AC-DC voltmeter b. Programmable computer diagram, WE-4 page 43, WE-5 page 44. c.
Operation 9. If only one light on display/fuse board not lit: a. Check the fuse on the fuse board associated with that light. b. If fuse is OK, check jumpers between computer and display board, J4 and J5, making sure J4 on display board is connected to J4 plug on computer board, etc. c. If the fuse is blown, check the related valve or relay for shorted condition before replacing the fuse with one of the same size. d. Use similar procedure for any individual function which does not work. 10. “DOOR” Alarm a.
Operation Motor Thermal Overload Indicator MOTOR THERMAL INDICATOR AUTOMATIC RESET PHM521N Figure 2 Located on the side of the control module is a small indicator lamp with the above descriptive decal. WARNING This machine must be installed, adjusted, and serviced by qualified electrical maintenance personnel familiar with the construction and operation of this type of machinery. They must also be familiar with the potential hazards involved.
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