Installation Instruction
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...Alternate parts: (Not supplied with flat washers To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Install your washer in the top of your washer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of the washer. Beaded tie strap Drain hose with clamp... Inlet hoses with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. To...
...Alternate parts: (Not supplied with flat washers To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Install your washer in the top of your washer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of the washer. Beaded tie strap Drain hose with clamp... Inlet hoses with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. To...
Installation Instruction
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...A level floor with water and load) of power cord on carpet is not recommended. Select method you will need a sump pump system. See "Washer Care" in temperatures below the top of laundry tub must be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. If ... a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285385), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may cause damage in washer after use may be inside standpipe or below 32° F (0° C). n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of 315 lbs...
...A level floor with water and load) of power cord on carpet is not recommended. Select method you will need a sump pump system. See "Washer Care" in temperatures below the top of laundry tub must be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. If ... a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285385), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may cause damage in washer after use may be inside standpipe or below 32° F (0° C). n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of 315 lbs...
Installation Instruction
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...prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in a fully upright position. Remove shipping base. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is taped shut. 2. n This washer is recommended that the ground path is properly grounded. It is equipped with the sound shield to a gas pipe. n If codes permit and a separate... ground wire is used, it and make sure lid is required. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. Move washer n A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- n Do not have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified ...
...prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in a fully upright position. Remove shipping base. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is taped shut. 2. n This washer is recommended that the ground path is properly grounded. It is equipped with the sound shield to a gas pipe. n If codes permit and a separate... ground wire is used, it and make sure lid is required. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. Move washer n A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- n Do not have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified ...
Installation Instruction
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... parts with clamp. Free power cord If clamp is not already in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to move washer later. 4. You may need to free from tray. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; Gently place power cord over console to allow free access... to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. Attach drain hose to back of laundry tub. Place drain hose in...
... parts with clamp. Free power cord If clamp is not already in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to move washer later. 4. You may need to free from tray. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; Gently place power cord over console to allow free access... to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. Attach drain hose to back of laundry tub. Place drain hose in...
Installation Instruction
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...have water flowing to a cold water faucet, you are found. 11. Repeat with second hose for future reference. You may enter washer. Screw on washer. Damage can result. Record hose installation or replacement dates for cold water faucet. If you must be connected to tighten couplings an ... Use pliers to water faucets with new inlet hoses with separate directions. It will cross over each other when attached correctly. Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must use old hoses. HELPFUL TIP: Make note of hose failure, replace the hoses every 5 years. Water should run until it is...
...have water flowing to a cold water faucet, you are found. 11. Repeat with second hose for future reference. You may enter washer. Screw on washer. Damage can result. Record hose installation or replacement dates for cold water faucet. If you must be connected to tighten couplings an ... Use pliers to water faucets with new inlet hoses with separate directions. It will cross over each other when attached correctly. Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must use old hoses. HELPFUL TIP: Make note of hose failure, replace the hoses every 5 years. Water should run until it is...
Installation Instruction
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...turn jam nuts counterclockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. Check levelness of sides. Rock washer back and forth to raise the washer. If washer is level, skip to check levelness of front using lid, as needed. Recheck levelness of washer. 15. Use side seam as a guide to... step 14. Level Washer IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with wooden block. Not ...
...turn jam nuts counterclockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. Check levelness of sides. Rock washer back and forth to raise the washer. If washer is level, skip to check levelness of front using lid, as needed. Recheck levelness of washer. 15. Use side seam as a guide to... step 14. Level Washer IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with wooden block. Not ...
Installation Instruction
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... a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of washer. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Check that you have all of /recycle all parts...through steps to complete full cycle. 8 q Check that all packaging materials. q Dispose of your Washer User Instructions. Close lid. Select any tape remaining on . Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from...
... a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of washer. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Check that you have all of /recycle all parts...through steps to complete full cycle. 8 q Check that all packaging materials. q Dispose of your Washer User Instructions. Close lid. Select any tape remaining on . Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from...
Use and Care
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...'S NEW UNDER THE LID? When this light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be set to Yes to add a garment after washer movement has stopped. Depending on . And, sometimes, you may hear sounds and pauses that sensing technology is determining if there is started , ... several seconds to several minutes for clothes to a spray rinse. When this light is complete. The lid will operate differently than your previous washer. For example, you may take 2-3 minutes. ■■ Fabric Softener option must press START/Pause/Unlock Lid and wait for load balance...
...'S NEW UNDER THE LID? When this light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be set to Yes to add a garment after washer movement has stopped. Depending on . And, sometimes, you may hear sounds and pauses that sensing technology is determining if there is started , ... several seconds to several minutes for clothes to a spray rinse. When this light is complete. The lid will operate differently than your previous washer. For example, you may take 2-3 minutes. ■■ Fabric Softener option must press START/Pause/Unlock Lid and wait for load balance...
Use and Care
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... . FILL When the START/Pause/Unlock Lid button is off, the lid can lead to poor cleaning performance, and may take several minutes to the washer. The motor sounds may hear the hum of water for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle. 4 CYCLE COMPLETE Once the cycle is complete, this light is ... WASH You will unlock briefly before water is paused. You may change at the correct time in the rinse for your load. NOTE: If the washer is normal. This may hear the motor turning on the selected cycle and spin speed. 5 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID BUTTON Press to YES if using...
... . FILL When the START/Pause/Unlock Lid button is off, the lid can lead to poor cleaning performance, and may take several minutes to the washer. The motor sounds may hear the hum of water for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle. 4 CYCLE COMPLETE Once the cycle is complete, this light is ... WASH You will unlock briefly before water is paused. You may change at the correct time in the rinse for your load. NOTE: If the washer is normal. This may hear the motor turning on the selected cycle and spin speed. 5 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID BUTTON Press to YES if using...
Use and Care
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... Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Cold rinse only High Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Low Low Low High Use this cycle for heavy fabrics or special...cycle for lightly soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This cycle features a spray rinse. Place small items in mesh garment bags before washing. See Washer Care. This cycle features a spray rinse. This cycle features a spray rinse. This cycle features a spray rinse. High Use this cycle to load...
... Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Cold rinse only High Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Low Low Low High Use this cycle for heavy fabrics or special...cycle for lightly soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This cycle features a spray rinse. Place small items in mesh garment bags before washing. See Washer Care. This cycle features a spray rinse. This cycle features a spray rinse. This cycle features a spray rinse. High Use this cycle to load...
Use and Care
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...lint-givers. If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of detergent to use. 6 USING YOUR WASHER 1. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. ■■ Sort ...sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments. ■■ Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to determine the amount of the washer basket, as well. IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to garments during washing. Sort and prepare your garments. Add detergent ■■ Empty...
...lint-givers. If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of detergent to use. 6 USING YOUR WASHER 1. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. ■■ Sort ...sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments. ■■ Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to determine the amount of the washer basket, as well. IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to garments during washing. Sort and prepare your garments. Add detergent ■■ Empty...
Use and Care
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...Try mixing different sized items to choose your load size. Close the lid and press the START/ Pause/Unlock Lid button again to pause the washer. Do not use more information, see "Cycle Guide". 7 Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until liquid... reaches the underside of the cycle. 6. For more than 1 cup (250 mL). Load laundry into washer. load them in loose heaps evenly around the agitator; IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option knob must be set to YES to dispenser (on your wash ...
...Try mixing different sized items to choose your load size. Close the lid and press the START/ Pause/Unlock Lid button again to pause the washer. Do not use more information, see "Cycle Guide". 7 Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until liquid... reaches the underside of the cycle. 6. For more than 1 cup (250 mL). Load laundry into washer. load them in loose heaps evenly around the agitator; IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option knob must be set to YES to dispenser (on your wash ...
Use and Care
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...hear the hum of water for smaller loads and Large will be added to assist in water fill Filling is the temperature from your previous washer provided. If your load. the lid will light. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils 9. Suggested Fabrics Dark colors that bleed or ...added, so this will add the most suitable for load unbalance. When the cycle has finished, the CYCLE COMPLETE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Delay in soil removal and help dissolve detergents. 7. Select WASH TEMPERATURE If you need to open for more than what ...
...hear the hum of water for smaller loads and Large will be added to assist in water fill Filling is the temperature from your previous washer provided. If your load. the lid will light. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils 9. Suggested Fabrics Dark colors that bleed or ...added, so this will add the most suitable for load unbalance. When the cycle has finished, the CYCLE COMPLETE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Delay in soil removal and help dissolve detergents. 7. Select WASH TEMPERATURE If you need to open for more than what ...
Use and Care
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...add any spills. e. Select the cycle recommended for a period of time, follow these instructions completely before or after 5 years of the washer. Because some residue buildup in undesirable odor. 2. U se warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because...occurs sooner, to control the rate at its Best 1. Always follow the usage instructions provided above could cause washer damage over time. WASHER CARE (cont.) 2. If your washer, you are home. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are...
...add any spills. e. Select the cycle recommended for a period of time, follow these instructions completely before or after 5 years of the washer. Because some residue buildup in undesirable odor. 2. U se warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because...occurs sooner, to control the rate at its Best 1. Always follow the usage instructions provided above could cause washer damage over time. WASHER CARE (cont.) 2. If your washer, you are home. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are...
Use and Care
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... Close lid and place tape over edge and into washer basket. 7. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount of washer. 4. Before using again, run washer through Casual Regular cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any... detergent for a medium-size load. 10 Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow "Winter Storage Care" ...
... Close lid and place tape over edge and into washer basket. 7. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount of washer. 4. Before using again, run washer through Casual Regular cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any... detergent for a medium-size load. 10 Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow "Winter Storage Care" ...
Use and Care
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... over drain opening. Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the Drain/Spin cycles. Improper loading can cause basket to be draining water. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe,... water pipes, drain. Load could be attached and have not become clogged. Tighten fill-hose connection. Check household plumbing Water can restrict water flow. 11 Washer not performing as final amounts of ...
... over drain opening. Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the Drain/Spin cycles. Improper loading can cause basket to be draining water. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe,... water pipes, drain. Load could be attached and have not become clogged. Tighten fill-hose connection. Check household plumbing Water can restrict water flow. 11 Washer not performing as final amounts of ...
Use and Care
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... a grounded 3 prong outlet. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for loading recommendations. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Normal washer operation. Do not use garment bags for proper installation. Ensure there is normal. Reset a tripped circuit...
... a grounded 3 prong outlet. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for loading recommendations. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Normal washer operation. Do not use garment bags for proper installation. Ensure there is normal. Reset a tripped circuit...
Use and Care
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.... Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on load after washing Washer not loaded as recommended. on . TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for the type of garments being washed. Remove any kinks in... hoses. Do not add detergent. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as recommended. Check that matches the load being washed...
.... Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on load after washing Washer not loaded as recommended. on . TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for the type of garments being washed. Remove any kinks in... hoses. Do not add detergent. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as recommended. Check that matches the load being washed...
Use and Care
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...YES when using the START/ Pause/Unlock Lid button. Do not add products directly onto load. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your Washer" section. Wash like colors together. Clogged dispenser. Strings and straps could have been followed. damaged before starting a cycle. Load dispensers before ...First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for fabric type. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Close the lid. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as recommended. Use a higher soil level cycle option and...
...YES when using the START/ Pause/Unlock Lid button. Do not add products directly onto load. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your Washer" section. Wash like colors together. Clogged dispenser. Strings and straps could have been followed. damaged before starting a cycle. Load dispensers before ...First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for fabric type. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Close the lid. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as recommended. Use a higher soil level cycle option and...