Speed Queen washer AWN311 water level

[amyswasher]

The water adjustment is probably in the repair manual online accidentally on purpose so people will buy speed queens and make them how we want them. (ability to customize) I have a whirlpool DD I would love to raise the water level on.

 

[mrb627]

Manuals

If there is a link to the Manual for the front loader with heater, that would be great too.

MRB

 

[mtn1584]

Adjusting the water level

Mike,
I have the AWN542 for about 2 months now and I love it.
I also have the matching electric dryer, and I love it.
I e-mailed Alliance about the water level and they told me that the wash water needed somewhere to go as the washer agitated. I was satisfied with that answer, but if I can adjust the water level, I would like to.
Can you please post this diagram. Is it easy to take the back panel off?
Thanks
MTN1584

 

[jeffg]

> the wash water needed somewhere to go as the washer agitated <

Water levels in these washers can be raised to the bottom rim of the inner tub without issue for most loads.

 

[mtn1584]

I have adjusted the water level without any problems, but I wasn't sure how to adjust the water level permanently. I also did not feel like waiting for a service tech to come to my house, so I just accepted the answer. To be honest with you, I was just glad that they acknowledged my e-mail.

 

[frigilux]

Mike, that's the same level my Frigidaire TL'er fills to. It limits you to washing 2/3 of maximum capacity, which drives me bonkers. I don't think my picture hook-and-rubber band method will work on your water level control.

 

[amyswasher]

water level

There may be some rule or law that says they cannot in anyway affect the water consumption of an appliance. It might be a government spy calling. Speed Queen TL's in 5 years might fill up only half-way to keep selling TL's.

 

[gyrafoam]

Wonderful machine. By all means adjust the water level right on up and neutralize that pesky lid-switch!

 

[nmassman44]

here is the link to the manual. Its an Amana manual but its the same as the Speed Queen washer in almost every way.

http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/RS3100005R3.pdf

 

[jeffg]

Thanks Mike!

I managed to stumble on one for Speed Queen, it dates from the same year:

http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/RS3100004R1.pdf

 

[gregm]

adjusted water level ... ...

I adjusted mine to fill up to the top row of holes and slightly above that. Works great, LOVE this machine !! I think its the only top loader that has the full, traditional long stroke unlike all the others on the market.

 

[mtn1584]

How high do you recommend?

JeffG
Thanks for posting that link, I am definitely going to adjust my water level now. Would you recommend to the top line of straight holes, or to the "zig/zag" holes all the way at the top. I always wash large loads, very rarely do I wash smaller loads.
mtn1584

 

[nmassman44]

I am going to adjust mine tomorrow to the bottom of the top zigzag holes...I hope this makes sense or to where I show a pic of the tub filled to the holes in #378901

 

[jeffg]

I've had no problem with filling to the zig-zag holes, for almost all loads. Be careful when washing large bulky items like mattress pads, pillows etc. A lot of water can slosh around and possibly over the outer tub.

 

[mtn1584]

The Adjustment has been made

I made the adjustment last night, my machine now fills to the top row of straight holes, and I also "tricked" the lid switch by rolling up the Sunday comics into a nice rectangle and pushing the lid switch down. Thanks for all your help.

 

[streakers]

So - still kicking myself...

I had an older version of these Speed Queen machines (Branded Kleenmaid here in Aus.) and stupidly got rid of it when I moved last... Anyhow - now have a maytag centennial... Been a good machine - but it's just not the same...

However - does anyone know if I can tinker with the water level switch on the Maytag? Unlike my old speed queen - it's not an infinite water level switch - the maytag has a 4 stage switch mechanism... Do these work in the same manner? Does anyone know if I can adjust the Super Plus (highest level) setting? It just doesn't quite have enough water for my liking - and as JeffG states - those extra couple of inches - makes a whole lotta difference on a full load... Any help would be appreciated...

Even if someone has the service manual for the newer maytag/whirlpools they could email to me??

Thanks Kindly folks!
Streakers.

 

[jeffg]

What's the model#?

 

[streakers]

Model

should be 6AMTW5555TQ... Does this help?

Cheers
Streakers.

 

[brisnat81]

Hi Streakers,

On those Whirltags, its a fixed position pressure switch. Fully enclosed in a plastic case that may or may not dissasemble.

I've never tried to pull one apart, but the easiest way could be to extend the length of the pressure tube.

If you try and pull it apart, my experience has been that whirlpool spares are very expensive and hard to come buy. I had to replace the lid switch on Mums whirlpool and it was going to cost $230 for the part and take 5 weeks to arrive from the US.

Just something to be aware of if you try to remove the plastic case off the pressure switch.

Cheers

Nathan

 

[streakers]

Wow - that sounds pretty scary!

Thanks Nathan - in that case - perhaps I should just hold off until I'm ready to replace this one with another Speed Queen... I don't want to do any damage and have it cost me any cash.

So - have you seen the internals of one of these new Whirltags? I've not ever had the chance to pull it apart and see it. And in saying that - it doesn't appear to be as easy as the S/Queens to get into.

By the way - you have a pretty impressive collection. Did you manage to pick up most of yours in Brisbane? Ever going to do a 'wash-in' like our fellow collectors in the US?? Cheers Steve.