TM 10-3510-208-12
kg) of wash; refer to Table 22 as a reference to
returning the switch to the OFF position. Add
the weight of certain items.
water of the proper temperature and to proper level
prescribed in the formula (tables 2-3 or 2-4).
10. After repeating washing and rinsing
cycles as required by the selected formula, the load
until the finger on the extreme right is on the red
is ready for extraction. To extract the water from
line on the record.
the load, proceed in the following manner:
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(a) To begin the extraction cycle, push
the BRAKE-DRAIN switch to the DRAIN
gage (fig. 2-4), and determine that the air pressure
is at least 60 psi (4.22 kg per sq cm).
position to drain the rinse water from the load.
(b) Push the WASH-PRE-EXT switch
NOTE
The desirable pressure reading is 80 psi (5.62 kg per
to the PRE-EXT position. Wait about 10 seconds
sq cm).
before proceeding with the next step.
5. Add the washing supplies through the
(c) Push the EXTRACT switch from
supply lid.
the OFF position to the EXTRACT position. Turn
PRE-EXTRACT switch to OFF position.
6. With all control panel switches in the
OFF position, push the AUTO-MANUAL switch
(d) Leaving the drain open, extract
clothes for about 5 minutes.
to the MANUAL position.
(e) Push EXTRACT switch to the OFF
position.
2 of 2) to the desired position and push the
WASH-PRE-EXT switch to the WASH position
(f) Push the BRAKE-DRAIN switch to
the BRAKE position, and leave it there until the
to start the washing cycle.
cylinder stops. Push the BRAKE -DRAIN switch
8. Add water to the proper level in the
washer-extractor, holding down the HOT water
to the OFF position.
11. When the pin withdraws from the
switch (fig. 2-5, sheet 2 of 2) to add hot water and
washer-extractor door, push the AUTO-MANUAL
the COLD water switch (fig. 2-5, sheet 2 of 2) to
switch to the OFF position.
add cold water. Refer to the formula (tables 2-3 or
2-4) for the proper level and temperature of the
12. Remove the load from the washer-
extractor.
water for each operation. If after the first attempt
the washer-extractor does not contain water of the
(2) Dying the Load.
proper temperature, as indicated by the tem-
(a) Remove the load from the washer.
extractor and place not more than 30 pounds (13.5
perature gage (fig. 2-5, sheet 1 of 2), add ad-
kg) in the dryer-tumbler (fig. 1-1) and the
ditional hot or cold water to obtain the desired
remainder in the transfer-drain bin (fig. 1-2).
water temperature. Water in excess of the desired
level may be dumped by pushing the BRAKE-
(b) Close the tumbler door securely.
DRAIN switch (fig. 2-5, sheet 2 of 2) to the
(c) Set the control switch (fig. 2-6, sheet
2 of 2) to the desired temperature, and the elec-
DRAIN position, and then returning it to the OFF
trical timer (fig. 2-6, sheet 2 of 2) at the desired
position.
9. After the washing cycle, the load may
position. Refer to table 2-5 for drying times and
temperatures.
be rinsed by pushing the BRAKE-DRAIN switch
to the DRAIN position and after water drains,
Table 2-5. Timing Cycles and Drying Temperatures
Air temperature
control netting
Operation
Drying time (minutes)
(degrees F.)
Balanced:*
13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250(121 C} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Woolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
200(93 C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unbalanced: q *
As required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
180 (82C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
As required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
160 (71C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Woolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
As required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
130(54 C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*30 lbs. maximum damp.
**Less than maximum load.
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