Washer-Extractors: Pocket Hardmount Variable-Speed
Washer-Extractors: Pocket Hardmount Variable-Speed
Washer-Extractors: Pocket Hardmount Variable-Speed
Operation/Maintenance
Pocket Hardmount Variable-Speed
PS40 Control
Refer to Page 6 for Model Identification
PHM1397C
PHM1397C
7. Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. 16. Do not attach anything to the supply dispenser’s
Close supervision of children is necessary when nozzles, if applicable. The air gap must be
the washer is used near children. This appliance maintained.
is not intended for use by young children or
17. Do not operate the machine without the water
infirm persons without supervision. Young
reuse plug or water reuse system in place, if
children should be supervised to ensure that they
applicable.
do not play with the appliance. This is a safety
rule for all appliances. 18. Be sure water connections have a shut-off valve
and that fill hose connections are tight. CLOSE
8. DO NOT reach and/or climb into the tub or onto
the shut-off valves at the end of each wash day.
the washer, ESPECIALLY if the wash drum is
moving. This is an imminently hazardous 19. Keep washer in good condition. Bumping or
situation that, if not avoided, will cause severe dropping the washer can damage safety features.
personal injury or death. If this occurs, have washer checked by a
qualified service person.
9. Never operate the washer with any guards, panels
and/or parts removed or broken. DO NOT bypass 20. DANGER: Before inspecting or servicing
any safety devices or tamper with the controls. machine, power supply must be turned OFF. The
servicer needs to wait for at least 3 minutes after
10. Use washer only for its intended purpose,
turning the power OFF and needs to check for
washing textiles. Never wash machine parts or
residual voltage with a voltage meter. The
automotive parts in the machine. This could
inverter capacitor or EMC filter remains charged
result in serious damage to the basket or tub.
with high voltage for some time after powering
11. Use only low-sudsing, no-foaming types of OFF. This is an imminently hazardous situation
commercial detergent. Be aware that hazardous that, if not avoided, will cause severe personal
chemicals may be present. Wear hand and eye injury or death.
protection when adding detergents and
21. Do not repair or replace any part of the washer, or
chemicals. Always read and follow
attempt any servicing unless specifically
manufacturer’s instructions on packages of
recommended in the user-maintenance
laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or
instructions or in published user-repair
precautions. To reduce the risk of poisoning or
instructions that the user understands and has the
chemical burns, keep them out of the reach of
skills to carry out. ALWAYS disconnect the
children at all times (preferably in a locked
washer from electrical, power and water supplies
cabinet).
before attempting any service.
12. Do not use fabric softeners or products to
22. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug,
eliminate static unless recommended by the
not the cord. Replace worn power cords and/or
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
loose plugs. If the supply cord is damaged, it
13. Always follow the fabric care instructions must be replaced by a special cord or assembly
supplied by the textile manufacturer. available from the service agent.
14. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time the 23. Before the washer is removed from service or
washer is to fill, tumble or spin. DO NOT bypass discarded, remove the door to the washing
the loading door switch by permitting the washer compartment.
to operate with the loading door open. Do not
24. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this
attempt to open the door until the washer has
washer according to the manufacturer’s
drained and all moving parts have stopped.
instructions may result in conditions which can
15. Be aware that hot water is used to flush the produce bodily injury and/or property damage.
supply dispenser. Avoid opening the dispenser lid
while the machine is running.
WARNING
Safety Decals
This machine must be installed, adjusted,
and serviced by qualified electrical Safety decals appear at crucial locations on the
maintenance personnel familiar with the machine. Failure to maintain legible safety decals
construction and operation of this type of could result in injury to the operator or service
machinery. They must also be familiar technician.
with the potential hazards involved. Use manufacturer-authorized spare parts to avoid
Failure to observe this warning may result safety hazards.
in personal injury and/or equipment
damage, and may void the warranty.
SW004
CAUTION
Install the machine on a level floor of
sufficient strength. Failure to do so may
result in conditions which can produce
serious injury, death and/or property
damage.
W703
CAUTION
Be careful around the open door,
particularly when loading from a level
below the door. Impact with door edges
can cause personal injury.
SW025
Operator Safety
WARNING
NEVER insert hands or objects into
basket until it has completely stopped.
Doing so could result in serious injury.
SW012
WARNING
Never operate the machine with a
bypassed or disconnected balance
system. Operating the machine with
severe out-of-balance loads could result
in personal injury and serious equipment
damage.
SW039
Model Identification
Information in this manual is applicable to these
models:
+32 56 41 20 54
PHM1397C
Wevelgem, Belgium
PHM1397N
Figure 1
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5 10 13 14
2
9
8
15
16
PHM696N
Figure 2
1 2 3 4 5
6
RUN
PROG
1 2 3
4 5 6 PS40
7 8 9
0
12
PHM1398C
11 10 9 8 7
PHM1398C
Figure 3
1. Open door and make sure that machine is empty. 1. Press and hold ENTER button and program time
will advance.
2. Load to capacity. DO NOT OVERLOAD.
2. When program time pauses, release ENTER
3. Close and lock door. button. To continue to end of program, continue
4. FILL dispenser cups with appropriate chemicals. holding ENTER button.
5. Enter number of desired program. When PS40 Control fast advances it will pause
whenever it comes to beginning of a drain or agitation
6. Press START button. routine.
7. Machine door will automatically lock and cycle Display bath temperature and cylinder speed:
will begin.
1. Press TEMPERATURE/TOGGLE button and
8. When program is completed, display will show current temperature is displayed.
message “open door” and door will automatically
unlock and is ready to be opened. 2. Press TEMPERATURE/TOGGLE button again
and target temperature is displayed.
3. Press TEMPERATURE/TOGGLE button again
and current cylinder RPM is displayed.
WARNING 4. Display will revert to program status display after
Never use flammable materials of any a few seconds.
kind in the machine! Never use any
solvent other than water!
W686
WARNING
The PS40’s fault codes indicate
potentially hazardous operating
conditions. If a Fault occurs the machine
should be shut off and locked out until a
service technician can repair the machine.
All fault codes are indicated by a flashing
“Fn” display. Where F indicates a fault
condition, and n indicates the particular
fault number.
W687
WARNING
Be careful when handling sheet-metal
parts. Sharp edges can cause personal
injury. Wear safety glasses and gloves,
use the proper tools, and provide
adequate lighting.
SW035
CAUTION
Replace all panels that are removed to
perform service and maintenance
procedures. Do not operate the machine
with missing guards or with broken or
missing parts. Do not bypass any safety
devices.
SW019
3. Verify V-belts are properly aligned by checking 7. Clean inlet hose filter screens:
pulley alignment. Place a straight edge across
a. Turn water off and allow valve to cool, if
both pulley faces. The straight edge should make
necessary.
contact with pulleys in two places. Refer to
Figure 4. b. Unscrew inlet hose and remove filter screen.
c. Clean with soapy water and reinstall. Replace
1 if worn or damaged.
8. Make sure that all hose clamps are tight and all
hoses are secure
2 3 5 9. Tighten motor mounting bolt locknuts and
4 bearing bolt locknuts, if necessary.
10. Verify that motor plate mounting bolt is tight but
plate is free to pivot.
11. Use compressed air to clean dust and lint from
motor.
P045I
12. Clean interior of machine by wiping with a
1 Drive Motor water-soaked sponge or cloth.
2 Drive Pulley
3 Belt 13. Open rear electrical enclosure and clean out any
4 Straight Edge dust or lint build up in box with a vacuum cleaner
5 Drive Pulley and a soft brush.
Figure 4 WARNING
4. Check all hoses for leaks, cracking and
deterioration. Do not clean the cooling fans with
compressed air! Doing this spins the fan
5. Check supply dispenser hoses and hose too fast and will cause premature fan
connections for leaks. failures.
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6. Check all hoses and temperature probe for leaks,
cracking and deterioration.
14. Remove chemical supply components and check
for residual chemicals. Clean or replace as
necessary.
Quarterly
NOTE: Disconnect power to machine at its source
before performing quarterly maintenance
procedures.
1. Tighten door hinges and fasteners, if necessary.
2. Tighten anchor bolts, if necessary.
3. Verify that drain motor shield is in place and
secure.
4. Check all painted surfaces for bare metal.
a. If bare metal is showing, paint with primer or
solvent-based paint.
b. If rust appears, remove it with sandpaper or
by chemical means. Then paint with primer or
solvent-based paint.
5. Clean steam filter, where applicable.
a. Turn off steam supply and allow time for
valve to cool.
b. Unscrew nut.
c. Remove element and clean.
d. Replace element and nut.