Use and Care
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... THE LID? When this time, a series of clicks and a whirring noise signal that are different from those of spins to check for the lid to soak. When this light is blinking, the washer is open the lid to ensure fabric softener dispenses at the beginning of the wash cycle, you must be opened . When a load is an off , the lid can be set to Yes to add a garment after washer movement has stopped. And...
... THE LID? When this time, a series of clicks and a whirring noise signal that are different from those of spins to check for the lid to soak. When this light is blinking, the washer is open the lid to ensure fabric softener dispenses at the beginning of the wash cycle, you must be opened . When a load is an off , the lid can be set to Yes to add a garment after washer movement has stopped. And...
Use and Care
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... has stopped. SPIN The washer spins the load at the correct time in the cycle. Remove the load promptly for large or bulky loads. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for the entire rinse time. Some cycles use spins to check for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will hear sounds similar to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock Lid. Ex small will add a low amount of fabric...
... has stopped. SPIN The washer spins the load at the correct time in the cycle. Remove the load promptly for large or bulky loads. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for the entire rinse time. Some cycles use spins to check for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will hear sounds similar to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock Lid. Ex small will add a low amount of fabric...
Use and Care
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... drying times for lightly soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This cycle features a spray rinse. NOTE: Be sure to set Fabric Softener knob to YES, if adding fabric softener to wash loads of low-speed agitation and soaking. CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that require rinsing only. See Washer Care. This cycle features a spray rinse. High Use this cycle to complete a load after a power failure. Place small items in a sink, this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine...
... drying times for lightly soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This cycle features a spray rinse. NOTE: Be sure to set Fabric Softener knob to YES, if adding fabric softener to wash loads of low-speed agitation and soaking. CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that require rinsing only. See Washer Care. This cycle features a spray rinse. High Use this cycle to complete a load after a power failure. Place small items in a sink, this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine...
Use and Care
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... washing. IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. ■■ Sort garments by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. ■■ Separate heavily soiled garments from lightly soiled. ■■ Separate delicate garment from sturdy fabrics...
... washing. IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. ■■ Sort garments by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. ■■ Separate heavily soiled garments from lightly soiled. ■■ Separate delicate garment from sturdy fabrics...
Use and Care
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... sized items to choose your load size. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to pause the washer. Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in loose piles around the sides of the rim. For more than 1 cup (250 mL). Load laundry into washer. load them in the same cycle with warm water until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock Lid button to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until liquid...
... sized items to choose your load size. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to pause the washer. Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in loose piles around the sides of the rim. For more than 1 cup (250 mL). Load laundry into washer. load them in the same cycle with warm water until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock Lid button to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until liquid...
Use and Care
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... your hot water heater setting. Filling is sensed. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils 9. Delay in soil removal and help dissolve detergents. Suggested Fabrics Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils Press the START/Pause/Unlock Lid button to check for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. the lid will light. Small will add a low amount of water for 2 to 3 minutes to start the wash cycle. Wash Temperature Hot Some cold water...
... your hot water heater setting. Filling is sensed. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils 9. Delay in soil removal and help dissolve detergents. Suggested Fabrics Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils Press the START/Pause/Unlock Lid button to check for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. the lid will light. Small will add a low amount of water for 2 to 3 minutes to start the wash cycle. Wash Temperature Hot Some cold water...
Use and Care
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... the cycle has stopped, run a RINSE/SPIN cycle to control the rate at its Best 1. Always follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount of the washer basket. If your washer for Best Performance): a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items. b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of the washer. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer Read these steps: 1. WASHER CARE...
... the cycle has stopped, run a RINSE/SPIN cycle to control the rate at its Best 1. Always follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount of the washer basket. If your washer for Best Performance): a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items. b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of the washer. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer Read these steps: 1. WASHER CARE...
Use and Care
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...washer again: 1. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. Plug in new location. Disconnect drain hose from back of detergent for a medium-size load. 10 Refer to "Installation Instructions" to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount of washer. 4. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Turn on both water faucets. Before using again, run washer through Casual Regular cycle to locate, level...
...washer again: 1. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. Plug in new location. Disconnect drain hose from back of detergent for a medium-size load. 10 Refer to "Installation Instructions" to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount of washer. 4. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Turn on both water faucets. Before using again, run washer through Casual Regular cycle to locate, level...
Use and Care
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... service to remove items. It is normal to reduce imbalance. It may be attached and have not become clogged. Sensing spins will reduce sound. Both hoses must be necessary to call . Both hot and cold water faucets must be out of the sensing spins after you experience Possible Causes Solution Vibration or Off-Balance Check the following Washer not level. Check for proper installation: Fill hoses not attached tightly. TROUBLESHOOTING...
... service to remove items. It is normal to reduce imbalance. It may be attached and have not become clogged. Sensing spins will reduce sound. Both hoses must be necessary to call . Both hot and cold water faucets must be out of the sensing spins after you experience Possible Causes Solution Vibration or Off-Balance Check the following Washer not level. Check for proper installation: Fill hoses not attached tightly. TROUBLESHOOTING...
Use and Care
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... washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to outlet. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin for balanced spinning. To remove extra water in pump or between basket and tub, which can slow draining. Use drain hose form and securely drain hose installation. To remove causing suds to remove excess water...
... washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to outlet. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin for balanced spinning. To remove extra water in pump or between basket and tub, which can slow draining. Use drain hose form and securely drain hose installation. To remove causing suds to remove excess water...
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... best cycle. Use cycle designed for proper water supply. Do not add detergent. Adding detergent on load size and soil level. Washer is less efficient at cleaning when load is normal. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to inlet valve. This is tightly packed. Both hot and cold water faucets must be clogged. Inlet valve screens on load after washer has started . See "Using Your Washer" section. Remove...
... best cycle. Use cycle designed for proper water supply. Do not add detergent. Adding detergent on load size and soil level. Washer is less efficient at cleaning when load is normal. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to inlet valve. This is tightly packed. Both hot and cold water faucets must be clogged. Inlet valve screens on load after washer has started . See "Using Your Washer" section. Remove...
Use and Care
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....) Solution Not cleaning or removing stains (cont.) Using too much detergent. Do not add products directly onto load. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to avoid dye transfer. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in the fabric softener dispenser. Wipe up bleach spills. Use only fabric softener in Washer Maintenance. Sharp items were in seams before washing. The lid will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. Do not use more than...
....) Solution Not cleaning or removing stains (cont.) Using too much detergent. Do not add products directly onto load. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to avoid dye transfer. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in the fabric softener dispenser. Wipe up bleach spills. Use only fabric softener in Washer Maintenance. Sharp items were in seams before washing. The lid will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. Do not use more than...
Use and Care
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... original model/serial numbers that comes with this book and your major appliance, to instruct you need it is installed in a manner that vary from the date of your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to the finish of purchase. 6. Service calls to the appliance. 8. Damage resulting from unauthorized modifications made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, or water filters. Cosmetic...
... original model/serial numbers that comes with this book and your major appliance, to instruct you need it is installed in a manner that vary from the date of your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to the finish of purchase. 6. Service calls to the appliance. 8. Damage resulting from unauthorized modifications made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, or water filters. Cosmetic...
Warranty
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... determine if another warranty applies. Consumable parts are unable to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if you also may not apply to province. Repairs to the appliance. 8. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you ever need it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with original model/serial numbers that vary from...
... determine if another warranty applies. Consumable parts are unable to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if you also may not apply to province. Repairs to the appliance. 8. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you ever need it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with original model/serial numbers that vary from...
Installation Instruction
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... mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Part Number 3363920 Connector 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" (699 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 2 Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Your installation may require additional...
... mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Part Number 3363920 Connector 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" (699 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 2 Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Your installation may require additional...
Installation Instruction
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... will need: n A water heater set to 120° F (49° C). Top of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; Floor drain system 24 in your Use and Care Guide for closet door ventilation openings which are required. This washer has been tested for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Top of standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; n Hot and cold water faucets located within...
... will need: n A water heater set to 120° F (49° C). Top of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; Floor drain system 24 in your Use and Care Guide for closet door ventilation openings which are required. This washer has been tested for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Top of standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; n Hot and cold water faucets located within...
Installation Instruction
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... only this time. 4 n Check with local codes and ordinances. n To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be provided. Set washer upright. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. If a mating outlet is not available, it and make sure lid is taped shut. 2. Remove shipping base. n Do not ground to a gas pipe. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before...
... only this time. 4 n Check with local codes and ordinances. n To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be provided. Set washer upright. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. If a mating outlet is not available, it and make sure lid is taped shut. 2. Remove shipping base. n Do not ground to a gas pipe. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before...
Installation Instruction
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... with flat washers (not provided). Record hose installation or replacement dates for leaks. Check for leaks Turn on coupling by hand until it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to avoid clogs. It will need additional parts with second hose for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to washer correctly. 10. Use pliers to inlet valves. CONNECT INLET HOSES Washer must be attached and have water flowing to...
... with flat washers (not provided). Record hose installation or replacement dates for leaks. Check for leaks Turn on coupling by hand until it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to avoid clogs. It will need additional parts with second hose for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to washer correctly. 10. Use pliers to inlet valves. CONNECT INLET HOSES Washer must be attached and have water flowing to...
Installation Instruction
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... Models with metal feet Secure drain hose to step 15, (on models with metal feet) or step 16 (on top edges of front using lid, as shown. Place a level on models with cable tie. Use side seam as needed. Check levelness of washer. Rock washer back and forth to raise the washer. Tighten leveling feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with metal feet, when washer is level, skip to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses...
... Models with metal feet Secure drain hose to step 15, (on models with metal feet) or step 16 (on top edges of front using lid, as shown. Place a level on models with cable tie. Use side seam as needed. Check levelness of washer. Rock washer back and forth to raise the washer. Tighten leveling feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with metal feet, when washer is level, skip to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses...
Installation Instruction
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... washer basket or detergent dispenser (on . q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Dispose of/recycle all parts are on some models). Close lid. q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. 16. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. q Read "Washer Care" in your tools. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal...
... washer basket or detergent dispenser (on . q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Dispose of/recycle all parts are on some models). Close lid. q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. 16. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. q Read "Washer Care" in your tools. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal...