New speed queen awn432 fill adjustment details?

[Gustophersmob]

Howdy!

I'm having a speed queen awn432 washer (and matching dryer) delivered today. I'm interested in doing the full level adjustment and have read several topics and watched many YouTube videos on it. Unfortunately, I still have some questions on the details of this mod.

1) the location of the adjustment screw is obvious. I've read some people saying you adjust it 1/4 turn, others saying up to 3.5 turns. Which one is it closest to?

2) do you make the adjustment, then fill the drum? Or fill them adjust? If you fill first, how does the adjustment refill?

3) if you adjust it once and it is not enough, do you have to drain it and start over?

4) really stupid question: how do you drain it? I'm assuming you advance the control knob to the drain part of the cycle, but how do I know where that is? I'm assuming the drain step is not marked like my old machine.

Thanks for bearing with my noob ness!

 

[washman]

See below

1. All of the above or none. My dad's machine was about 4 turns. My machine was 7 or 8 I don't recall.

2. Set the load size to max fill. Turn off machine by pushing in the cycle knob. Then turn the screw gently 1/4 turn each time. Then w/o pissing with the load size knob, push the cycle knob in. Either it will fill some more or it won't. Keep going in 1/4 turn increments until you have the fill level in the tub to your liking. I went to just under the top row of holes in mine.

3. No.

4. YMMV but it is right after the wash cycle. This you will have to experiment with due to maunfacturing variations in the timer itself.

Then enjoy old school cleaning where you won't have to use special machine cleaners, reboots, resets, or other nonsense. Marvel at the industry leading 210 degree wash action that results in a level of laundry cleanliness heretofore not seen since a direct drive Whirlpool. Rejoice in knowing your time will be spent doing productive activities as opposed to 1 to 3 hour wash times. Relax knowing you have the industry leading warranty that is second to none.

You made a wise choice. Enjoy your machine for years to come.

 

[Gustophersmob]

Great, thank you!

They have installed it, but apparently the new washer drains faster than my old one and overflows the drain. I'll have to fix that before I can experiment...

 

[Gustophersmob]

Well, the plumber came and snaked the drain. Seems to be just fine now.

I opened it up and it looks like the load size switch is different than the normal pics I've seen. There is still a set screw. And 1.5 turns seems to do the trick. Got it to right under the top holes.

There won't be any problems having the water level about 1/16" below the top row of holes in the pic, right?

 

[washman]

Yup that switch does look different

mine has a metal shell. But you nailed it and it should be just fine with the setting you did.

Don't you just love the old school mechanical things in there there are easily replaced and don't cost a paycheck?

 

[rapunzel]

You can go higher than just under the top holes. Mine is set to just above the rim of the stainless basket and the water level touches the underside of the plastic collar. You can set it so that the water level reaches an inch above the stainless basket and is half way up the collar. Sometimes with a big load of heavy beach towels I manually increase the water level to get a little more in. However, my machine does a static drain. If yours does a spin drain that might be a little too high.

 

[washdaddy]

I would think that having your water level set above the lip of the inner basket would be risky. Something could possibly be pushed over the lip and end up being trapped between the inner and outer tubs and then end up clogging up the drain in the machine or you may end up with other problems

 

[rapunzel]

No, that is actually not possible. The plastic collar is fixed to the stainless tub, there is no gap for anything to slip between the inner and outer baskets. If you look at Post#834657 you can see what I am talking about.

 

[maylingsmom]

I have SQ AWN432. Personally, I would was a couple of loads before changing the level so you can see how it is with different types of clothing. IMO, if it was changed, I would have it at the second hole.

 

[Chetlaham]

Is this the newer version with the eco cycle? The pressure switch looks different then mine.

 

[Gustophersmob]

Yes, it does have the Eco cycle. See the attached pic.

 

[Chetlaham]

Turning the screw will do the trick. By how much will require some play, but try 1 and half turns at first and see how it works. Be gentle and make sure the srew driver is straight, those plastic parts are a lot less forgiving.

Also, can you post a pic of the tech sheet/wiring diagram in the council? That would be awesome, I might get this model before its finally phased out.

 

[maylingsmom]

This is the exact same machine I have. My machine did not come with a tech sheet/wiring diagram.

 

[Chetlaham]

Tech sheet

The tech sheet is usually in the control panel. (Gusherb's 7th post in the beginning of the thread)

New owner of a 2015 Speed Queen TL washer!

Went in hoping to get an AWN542 but after some careful thought and this dealer not having them available anymore I decided to get the AWNE82 electronic model instead. I take delivery Wednesday morning, they only had the display that they said they just got in so I opted for that instead of...

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[combo52]

Adjusting The WL On A New SQ TL Washer

The current machines [ both the AWN432 and the two electronic models ] Have a much higher water level and do not and should not have the WL raised, yes the higher you set it the greater chance you will have a small item of clothing go over the plastic rim and do a lot of damage to the washer.

 

Three weeks ago I ran a call on a SQ TL washer [ less than a month old ] where a table napkin went over the tub and jammed the wash basket from turning, the main drive belt heated up and melted the main drive pulley, also melted the pump drive and of coarse destroyed the belt. Total cost almost $200 and NOT covered by the warranty as the customer admitted he had turned up the WL.

 

[combo52]

Adjusting The WL On A New SQ TL Washer

The current machines [ both the AWN432 and the two electronic models ] Have a much higher water level and do not and should not have the WL raised, yes the higher you set it the greater chance you will have a small item of clothing go over the plastic rim and do a lot of damage to the washer.

 

Three weeks ago I ran a call on a SQ TL washer [ less than a month old ] where a table napkin went over the tub and jammed the wash basket from turning, the main drive belt heated up and melted the main drive pulley, also melted the pump drive and of coarse destroyed the belt. Total cost almost $200 and NOT covered by the warranty as the customer admitted he had turned up the WL.

 

[combo52]

Adjusting The WL On A New SQ TL Washer

The current machines [ both the AWN432 and the two electronic models ] Have a much higher water level and do not and should not have the WL raised, yes the higher you set it the greater chance you will have a small item of clothing go over the plastic rim and do a lot of damage to the washer.

 

Three weeks ago I ran a call on a SQ TL washer [ less than a month old ] where a table napkin went over the tub and jammed the wash basket from turning, the main drive belt heated up and melted the main drive pulley, also melted the pump drive and of coarse destroyed the belt. Total cost almost $200 and NOT covered by the warranty as the customer admitted he had turned up the WL.

 

[Gustophersmob]

Combo52, I guess I'm confused. SQ is pretty clear they lowered their water levels to meet new regulations. Setting where I indicated brings it back to where they used to set it at the factory. At least according to all the internet wisdom I've read about them.

 

[combo52]

Adjusting The WL On A New SQ TL Washer

With the introduction of the new TL washers with the Eco-Normal Cycle SQ raised the WL to the previous levels. That said you can raise it even more, I have never seen a TL washer going back 50 years that you couldn't raise the WL an inch or so, BUT keep in mind mechanical WL controls are not very accurate and if you get close to the limit you may have problems.