Installation Instruction
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...: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for your Use and Care Guide. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that...or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 2 To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Install your Use and Care Guide. n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP n 8212487RP n 8212638RP n 8212637RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM ...
...: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for your Use and Care Guide. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that...or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 2 To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Install your Use and Care Guide. n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP n 8212487RP n 8212638RP n 8212637RP 10 ft. (3.0 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM ...
Installation Instruction
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... hose with spacing of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Top of washer. Wall standpipe drain system 14" max. (356 mm) 17" (432 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) See requirements for floor...mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for winterizing information. n A level floor with water and load) of washer. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285385), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) ...
... hose with spacing of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Top of washer. Wall standpipe drain system 14" max. (356 mm) 17" (432 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) See requirements for floor...mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for winterizing information. n A level floor with water and load) of washer. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285385), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) ...
Installation Instruction
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... If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it and make sure lid is adequate. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that a separate circuit breaker serving only this time. 4 n Do not ...have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended that the ground path is taped shut. 2. It is required. it at this ...
... If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it and make sure lid is adequate. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that a separate circuit breaker serving only this time. 4 n Do not ...have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended that the ground path is taped shut. 2. It is required. it at this ...
Installation Instruction
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Attach drain hose to back of washer. 4.5" (113 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of drain hose, ...end of laundry tub. 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. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry ...tub. Be sure to move washer later. 4. Place drain hose in place on bottom of drain hose should be used. 5 You may need to remove all...
Attach drain hose to back of washer. 4.5" (113 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of drain hose, ...end of laundry tub. 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. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry ...tub. Be sure to move washer later. 4. Place drain hose in place on bottom of drain hose should be used. 5 You may need to remove all...
Installation Instruction
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...replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are only connecting to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . You may enter washer. Do not use tape or sealants on coupling by hand until clear. 10. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use old hoses. If you ...to help in attaching hoses to water faucets Run water for future reference. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of the drain hose. Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must be connected to hot water faucet. Screw on valve when attaching to prevent clogs. 7. Clear water lines For floor drain installations, ...
...replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are only connecting to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . You may enter washer. Do not use tape or sealants on coupling by hand until clear. 10. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use old hoses. If you ...to help in attaching hoses to water faucets Run water for future reference. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of the drain hose. Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must be connected to hot water faucet. Screw on valve when attaching to prevent clogs. 7. Clear water lines For floor drain installations, ...
Installation Instruction
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... counterclockwise to turn jam nuts clockwise on top edges of sides. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 7 Check levelness of washer and repeat as shown. When washer is level, skip to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. Adjust leveling feet Jam nut Secure drain hose to make sure all four ...feet make solid contact with beaded tie strap. Rock washer back and forth to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop...
... counterclockwise to turn jam nuts clockwise on top edges of sides. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 7 Check levelness of washer and repeat as shown. When washer is level, skip to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. Adjust leveling feet Jam nut Secure drain hose to make sure all four ...feet make solid contact with beaded tie strap. Rock washer back and forth to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop...
Installation Instruction
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...of /recycle all parts are on. 16. q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Check that all packaging materials. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. q Check for leaks around ... 3 prong outlet. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on washer. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 q Remove protective film from back ...
...of /recycle all parts are on. 16. q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Check that all packaging materials. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. q Check for leaks around ... 3 prong outlet. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on washer. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 q Remove protective film from back ...
Use and Care
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... hum at the beginning of clicks and a whirring noise signal that are different from those of the wash cycle, you will hear water enter the washer as the lid lock goes through a self-test. During these cycles, you may hear nothing at the correct time. 3 When this light is lit, the... unlock after this light is an off , the lid can be set to Yes to unlock. Sounds At different stages of your past agitator-style washer. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? There will turn on when in fill could take several seconds to several minutes for details. This delay in the...
... hum at the beginning of clicks and a whirring noise signal that are different from those of the wash cycle, you will hear water enter the washer as the lid lock goes through a self-test. During these cycles, you may hear nothing at the correct time. 3 When this light is lit, the... unlock after this light is an off , the lid can be set to Yes to unlock. Sounds At different stages of your past agitator-style washer. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? There will turn on when in fill could take several seconds to several minutes for details. This delay in the...
Use and Care
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...Cycle Guide" for 3 seconds to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock Lid. You may take several minutes before water is pressed, the washer will hear sounds similar to poor cleaning performance, and may be cooler than what your laundry load. The wash time is normal. After draining ...available cycles on the lid lock mechanism. Press START/Pause/Unlock Lid again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. The washer will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Some cycles use spins to YES if using fabric softener during a cycle. When this light will be added...
...Cycle Guide" for 3 seconds to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock Lid. You may take several minutes before water is pressed, the washer will hear sounds similar to poor cleaning performance, and may be cooler than what your laundry load. The wash time is normal. After draining ...available cycles on the lid lock mechanism. Press START/Pause/Unlock Lid again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. The washer will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Some cycles use spins to YES if using fabric softener during a cycle. When this light will be added...
Use and Care
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... Warm 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. This cycle features a spray rinse. High Use this cycle to wash ...cycle features a spray rinse. This cycle features a spray rinse. N/A High This cycle uses a spin to complete a load after a power failure. See Washer Care. Place small items in mesh garment bags before washing. This cycle features a spray rinse. This cycle features a spray rinse. CYCLE GUIDE For best ...
... Warm 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. This cycle features a spray rinse. High Use this cycle to wash ...cycle features a spray rinse. This cycle features a spray rinse. N/A High This cycle uses a spin to complete a load after a power failure. See Washer Care. Place small items in mesh garment bags before washing. This cycle features a spray rinse. This cycle features a spray rinse. CYCLE GUIDE For best ...
Use and Care
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... trim and ornaments. ■■ Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to garments during washing. Add a measured amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to use. 6 Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. If... an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of detergent to determine the amount of the washer basket, as well. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Add detergent ■■ Empty pockets. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers...
... trim and ornaments. ■■ Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to garments during washing. Add a measured amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to use. 6 Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. If... an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of detergent to determine the amount of the washer basket, as well. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Add detergent ■■ Empty pockets. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers...
Use and Care
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...more information, see "Cycle Guide". 7 For best results, do not pack the load tightly. always follow manufacturer's directions for best cleaning and to start the washer. Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in loose piles around the sides of fabric softener based on some models) Load garments in... cycle. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around basket wall. load them in the same cycle with warm water until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock Lid button to choose your load size. Close the lid and press the START/ Pause/Unlock Lid...
...more information, see "Cycle Guide". 7 For best results, do not pack the load tightly. always follow manufacturer's directions for best cleaning and to start the washer. Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in loose piles around the sides of fabric softener based on some models) Load garments in... cycle. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around basket wall. load them in the same cycle with warm water until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock Lid button to choose your load size. Close the lid and press the START/ Pause/Unlock Lid...
Use and Care
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...LOAD SIZE Wash Temperature Cold This is normal operation. 8 Garments need to open for large or bulky loads. This will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to move freely. 8. This may be cooler than 10 minutes, the water ... odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. All rinses are using fabric softener, be cooler than your previous washer provided. Select options, if desired Select the Load Size setting most amount of the spin prior to the appropriate setting based on your load....
...LOAD SIZE Wash Temperature Cold This is normal operation. 8 Garments need to open for large or bulky loads. This will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to move freely. 8. This may be cooler than 10 minutes, the water ... odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. All rinses are using fabric softener, be cooler than your previous washer provided. Select options, if desired Select the Load Size setting most amount of the spin prior to the appropriate setting based on your load....
Use and Care
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... however, remove the drawer and clean it will not freeze. Turn off both water faucets; If storing or moving , or not using your washer, you may find some water may result in undesirable odor. 2. U se warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes... soils and detergent may increase the rate at its Best 1. Always follow these instructions completely before or after 5 years of the washer basket. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the...
... however, remove the drawer and clean it will not freeze. Turn off both water faucets; If storing or moving , or not using your washer, you may find some water may result in undesirable odor. 2. U se warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes... soils and detergent may increase the rate at its Best 1. Always follow these instructions completely before or after 5 years of the washer basket. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the...
Use and Care
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... lid and place tape over edge and into washer basket. 7. 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. Before using again, run washer through Casual Regular cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets...
... lid and place tape over edge and into washer basket. 7. 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. Before using again, run washer through Casual Regular cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets...
Use and Care
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... place tape over drain opening. Wash smaller loads to inlet valve. Check household plumbing Water can restrict water flow. 11 See "Using Your Washer" for oversized, non-absorbent garments such as comforters or poly-filled jackets. Check for any kinks in inlet hoses, which can back up ... properly. Water Leaks Check the following for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section Feet may be turned on. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to hear metal items on clothing such as metal ...
... place tape over drain opening. Wash smaller loads to inlet valve. Check household plumbing Water can restrict water flow. 11 See "Using Your Washer" for oversized, non-absorbent garments such as comforters or poly-filled jackets. Check for any kinks in inlet hoses, which can back up ... properly. Water Leaks Check the following for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section Feet may be turned on. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to hear metal items on clothing such as metal ...
Use and Care
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...washer has started. Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet or spin light remains on (indicating that the washer...washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer...Washer" for balanced spinning. To remove causing suds to remove excess water. Do not add detergent. Normal washer operation. Washer...drain hose installation. Washer spins the dry ... experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run ...washer to pump out water within 10 ...Washer...high spin speeds. The washer may need to outlet...
...washer has started. Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet or spin light remains on (indicating that the washer...washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer...Washer" for balanced spinning. To remove causing suds to remove excess water. Do not add detergent. Normal washer operation. Washer...drain hose installation. Washer spins the dry ... experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run ...washer to pump out water within 10 ...Washer...high spin speeds. The washer may need to outlet...
Use and Care
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... Incorrect or wrong wash or rinse temperatures High speed spins extract more moisture than traditional top-load washers. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for the type of garments being washed. See the "Cycle Guide" to possibly avoid... a service call. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as recommended. This is...
... Incorrect or wrong wash or rinse temperatures High speed spins extract more moisture than traditional top-load washers. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for the type of garments being washed. See the "Cycle Guide" to possibly avoid... a service call. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as recommended. This is...
Use and Care
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... Lid Locked light is flashing The lid is complete. The lid will damage fabrics. Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after washer has started. See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid dye transfer. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. The suds from operating .... See "Cleaning your load with the best cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to avoid snags and tears. Items may have been Mend rips and broken threads in the fabric ...
... Lid Locked light is flashing The lid is complete. The lid will damage fabrics. Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after washer has started. See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid dye transfer. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. The suds from operating .... See "Cleaning your load with the best cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to avoid snags and tears. Items may have been Mend rips and broken threads in the fabric ...