Operating instructions

ManualsBrandsAlliance Laundry Systems ManualsWashersCHM166C

Maintenance

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9. Clean interior of machine, both basket and shell,

by wiping with a water-soaked sponge or cloth.

10. Use compressed air to ensure that all electrical

components are free of moisture and dust.

11. Verify the insulation is intact on all external wires

and that all connections are secure. If bare wire is

evident, call a service technician.

12. For variable-speed models only, clean AC drive

cooling fan blades monthly (more often if

required by the condition of the air).

a. Open the top cover and remove the control

module cover.

b. Gently wipe the fan blades clean with a dry

cloth.

Quarterly

NOTE: Disconnect power to the machine at its

source before performing the quarterly

maintenance procedures.

1. Tighten door hinges and fasteners, if necessary.

2. Using a Teflon-based spray lube, lubricate the

door lock by applying the spray to the door lock

pin while turning the door handle.

3. Tighten anchor bolts, if necessary.

4. Verify that the drain motor shield is in place and

secure.

5. Check all painted surfaces for exposed metal.

(Matching gray paint is available from the

manufacturer.)

● If exposed metal is showing, paint with

primer or solvent-based paint.

● If rust appears, remove it with sandpaper or by

chemical means and paint with primer or

solvent-based paint.

6. Clean steam filter, where applicable. Refer to

Figure 15.

a. Turn off steam supply and allow time for the

valve to cool.

b. Unscrew Cap.

c. Remove Element and clean.

d. Replace Element and Cap.

Figure 15

7. For variable speed and F-speed models only,

measure the out-of-balance switch gap setting

and adjust it as needed. The switch gap settings

are listed in the Installation manual, which is

supplied with the machine.

8. Check the bearing mounting bolts to make sure

they are torqued properly. Refer to Table 5 for

specifications.

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1 Cap

2 Filter Element

Machine

Capacity

Bearing Torque

18-25 All 75 ft.-lbs.

27-60 All 105 ft.-lbs.

80 Front 200 ft.-lbs.

80 Rear 97 ft.-lbs.

Table 5

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