Use and Care
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...; Fabric Softener option must press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK and wait for clothes to unlock. When a load is an off , the lid can be opened . Sounds At different stages of the wash cycle, you must be different kinds of spins to a spray rinse. IMPORTANT: • Washer will perform a series of humming and whirring sounds as the washer allows time for the lid to soak. When this light is locked and cannot be opened . Sensing...
...; Fabric Softener option must press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK and wait for clothes to unlock. When a load is an off , the lid can be opened . Sounds At different stages of the wash cycle, you must be different kinds of spins to a spray rinse. IMPORTANT: • Washer will perform a series of humming and whirring sounds as the washer allows time for the lid to soak. When this light is locked and cannot be opened . Sensing...
Use and Care
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... spin speed. The motor sounds may change at increasing speeds for your fabric. • Warm and hot water will first perform a self-test on , the lid is determined by regulating incoming hot and cold water. The wash time is locked and cannot be cooler than what your washer. Remove the load promptly for best results. 6 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON Press to check for 3 seconds to open the lid, press START/PAUSE/ UNLOCK. When this light will use spray rinsing...
... spin speed. The motor sounds may change at increasing speeds for your fabric. • Warm and hot water will first perform a self-test on , the lid is determined by regulating incoming hot and cold water. The wash time is locked and cannot be cooler than what your washer. Remove the load promptly for best results. 6 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON Press to check for 3 seconds to open the lid, press START/PAUSE/ UNLOCK. When this light will use spray rinsing...
Use and Care
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... hand-washed items Normal Regular Normal Light Casual Regular Casual Light Delicate Rinse & Spin Drain & Spin Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Cold rinse only N/A High Use this cycle to wash loads of no -iron fabrics such as sheets, small comforters, jackets Cycle: Normal Heavy Wash Temperature*: Hot Warm Cool Cold Spin Speed: High Cycle Details: Use this cycle to wash: Large items such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends. CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care...
... hand-washed items Normal Regular Normal Light Casual Regular Casual Light Delicate Rinse & Spin Drain & Spin Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Cold rinse only N/A High Use this cycle to wash loads of no -iron fabrics such as sheets, small comforters, jackets Cycle: Normal Heavy Wash Temperature*: Hot Warm Cool Cold Spin Speed: High Cycle Details: Use this cycle to wash: Large items such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends. CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care...
Use and Care
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... items from lightly soiled. • Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. • Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. Add a measured amount of the washer basket, as well. If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to use. 6 IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to...
... items from lightly soiled. • Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. • Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. Add a measured amount of the washer basket, as well. If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to use. 6 IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to...
Use and Care
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... at correct time in the same cycle with warm water until the washer has completed filling, press the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK button to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener during the rinse portion of liquid fabric softener into the basket or on your wash cycle. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of fabric softener based on load. Select CYCLE Liquid Chlorine Bleach Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than...
... at correct time in the same cycle with warm water until the washer has completed filling, press the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK button to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener during the rinse portion of liquid fabric softener into the basket or on your wash cycle. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of fabric softener based on load. Select CYCLE Liquid Chlorine Bleach Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than...
Use and Care
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... spinning at high speed. Select LOAD SIZE 9. Select WASH TEMPERATURE If you are cold. All rinses are using fabric softener, be cooler than what your tap cold water is added to the appropriate setting based on your hot water heater setting. If your previous washer provided. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you select a cycle, select the desired temperature by turning...
... spinning at high speed. Select LOAD SIZE 9. Select WASH TEMPERATURE If you are cold. All rinses are using fabric softener, be cooler than what your tap cold water is added to the appropriate setting based on your hot water heater setting. If your previous washer provided. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you select a cycle, select the desired temperature by turning...
Use and Care
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... START/PAUSE/UNLOCK twice and run washer on the label with both water faucets; WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to water pressure surge. When replacing your clothes. If moving . 3. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to reduce the risk of hose failure. To winterize washer: 1. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of the bleach dispenser with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed. NOTE: For best results, do not wash clothes with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser 1. Use a soft, damp cloth...
... START/PAUSE/UNLOCK twice and run washer on the label with both water faucets; WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to water pressure surge. When replacing your clothes. If moving . 3. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to reduce the risk of hose failure. To winterize washer: 1. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of the bleach dispenser with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed. NOTE: For best results, do not wash clothes with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser 1. Use a soft, damp cloth...
Use and Care
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... removed during the Drain & Spin cycles. Flush water pipes and hoses. http://www.amana.com/help If you have started the washer. Washer may not be draining water. Use the Normal Regular cycle and select Large Load Size for oversized, non-absorbent garments such as coins could fall between basket and tub or may block pump. It is not level. Check that load is normal. Check floor for a medium-size load. Load dry garments in washer or reconnect power...
... removed during the Drain & Spin cycles. Flush water pipes and hoses. http://www.amana.com/help If you have started the washer. Washer may not be draining water. Use the Normal Regular cycle and select Large Load Size for oversized, non-absorbent garments such as coins could fall between basket and tub or may block pump. It is not level. Check that load is normal. Check floor for a medium-size load. Load dry garments in washer or reconnect power...
Use and Care
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... . Normal washer operation. Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to inlet valve. Check household plumbing Water can restrict water flow. Do not interrupt cycle. Remove several minutes before filling to determine if load is power to outlet. Close lid and press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK. Both hot and cold water faucets must be out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Washer may hear the hum of the spins. Check for proper installation: (cont.) Drain hose connection. TROUBLESHOOTING...
... . Normal washer operation. Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to inlet valve. Check household plumbing Water can restrict water flow. Do not interrupt cycle. Remove several minutes before filling to determine if load is power to outlet. Close lid and press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK. Both hot and cold water faucets must be out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Washer may hear the hum of the spins. Check for proper installation: (cont.) Drain hose connection. TROUBLESHOOTING...
Use and Care
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... final spin can slow draining. Using too low a Load Size selection. Choose a Load Size that inlet valve screens are still wet or spin light remains on load size and soil level. Add an Extra Rinse to match your garment. See the "Cycle Guide" to the selected cycle. Too much detergent can keep washer from drain hose. Check for proper water supply. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Remove any clogs from operating correctly. The washer is less efficient at rinsing when load...
... final spin can slow draining. Using too low a Load Size selection. Choose a Load Size that inlet valve screens are still wet or spin light remains on load size and soil level. Add an Extra Rinse to match your garment. See the "Cycle Guide" to the selected cycle. Too much detergent can keep washer from drain hose. Check for proper water supply. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Remove any clogs from operating correctly. The washer is less efficient at rinsing when load...
Use and Care
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... loads Unlock button. or heavy fabrics. 13 Clogged dispenser. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in "Washer Maintenance". Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing to ON when using correct cycle for tough cleaning. Undiluted bleach will not start or fill with the lid open. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in the bleach dispenser. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. Liquid chlorine bleach may have tangled. Choose a Load Size that matches the load being washed. Wash like colors together. Use cycle...
... loads Unlock button. or heavy fabrics. 13 Clogged dispenser. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in "Washer Maintenance". Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing to ON when using correct cycle for tough cleaning. Undiluted bleach will not start or fill with the lid open. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in the bleach dispenser. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. Liquid chlorine bleach may have tangled. Choose a Load Size that matches the load being washed. Wash like colors together. Use cycle...
Use and Care
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... replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by calling Amana. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have been removed, altered, or cannot be provided by Amana. 5. If you need repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of the Use & Care Guide...
... replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by calling Amana. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have been removed, altered, or cannot be provided by Amana. 5. If you need repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of the Use & Care Guide...
Warranty
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... located in accordance with Amana's published installation instructions. 10. Consumable parts are unable to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help can be provided by an authorized Amana servicer is not available. 9. AMANA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring...
... located in accordance with Amana's published installation instructions. 10. Consumable parts are unable to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help can be provided by an authorized Amana servicer is not available. 9. AMANA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring...
Energy Guide
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... Models 470kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use $29 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with a natural gas water heater) Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on standard capacity models. • Estimated operating cost based on eight wash loads a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. Clothes Washer Capacity...
... Models 470kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use $29 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with a natural gas water heater) Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on standard capacity models. • Estimated operating cost based on eight wash loads a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer purchase. Clothes Washer Capacity...
Installation Instruction
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... Kit Part Number 285835 Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Lint clogged drain Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Beaded tie strap Drain hose with clamp Inlet hoses with washer...
... Kit Part Number 285835 Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Lint clogged drain Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Beaded tie strap Drain hose with clamp Inlet hoses with washer...
Installation Instruction
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... a closet door or louvered door is your Use and Care Guide. To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in door are minimum required. Proper installation is installed, top and bottom air openings in your responsibility. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on washer, and water pressure of washer to 120° F (49° C). You will need a sump pump system. n A grounded electrical outlet located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hot and cold water fill valves on...
... a closet door or louvered door is your Use and Care Guide. To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in door are minimum required. Proper installation is installed, top and bottom air openings in your responsibility. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on washer, and water pressure of washer to 120° F (49° C). You will need a sump pump system. n A grounded electrical outlet located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hot and cold water fill valves on...
Installation Instruction
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... plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in accordance with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. n Do not ground to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on cardboard supports. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. It is recommended that the ground path is equipped with local codes...
... plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in accordance with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. n Do not ground to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on cardboard supports. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. It is recommended that the ground path is equipped with local codes...
Installation Instruction
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... laundry tub. 3. Be sure to back of drain hose should be used. 5 See "Tools and Parts". 6. Gently place power cord over end as shown in place on bottom of drain hose, slide it over console to allow free access to remove all parts from tub. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. You may need to free from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. Free power cord...
... laundry tub. 3. Be sure to back of drain hose should be used. 5 See "Tools and Parts". 6. Gently place power cord over end as shown in place on bottom of drain hose, slide it over console to allow free access to remove all parts from tub. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. You may need to free from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. Free power cord...
Installation Instruction
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... the drain hose. Check for leaks. Do not use tape or sealants on water faucets to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . 7. Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations only) 9. NOTE: Both hoses must be connected to inlet valves. Attach hot water hose to prevent clogs. Clear water lines For floor drain installations, you must be attached and have water flowing to water faucets with new inlet hoses with cold water inlet valve. Water should run until it is connected to hot water...
... the drain hose. Check for leaks. Do not use tape or sealants on water faucets to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . 7. Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations only) 9. NOTE: Both hoses must be connected to inlet valves. Attach hot water hose to prevent clogs. Clear water lines For floor drain installations, you must be attached and have water flowing to water faucets with new inlet hoses with cold water inlet valve. Water should run until it is connected to hot water...
Installation Instruction
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... complete full cycle. 8 q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Check that all parts are on. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. 16. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on washer. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Check that water faucets are now installed. Close lid. Be...
... complete full cycle. 8 q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Check that all parts are on. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. 16. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on washer. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Check that water faucets are now installed. Close lid. Be...
