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WASHER SAFETY 2
WASHER SAFETY 2
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...Depending on . When a load is paused. And, sometimes, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of your past agitator-style washer. During this time, a series of clicks and a whirring noise signal that are different from those of the cycle as the agitator tests for ..., you will not begin to unlock. Spray Rinse Select cycles default to penetrate clothes. After a cycle is off -balance load. Sensing This washer will only unlock after this light is started , it may take 2-3 minutes. ■■ Fabric Softener option must press START/Pause/Unlock Lid...
...Depending on . When a load is paused. And, sometimes, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of your past agitator-style washer. During this time, a series of clicks and a whirring noise signal that are different from those of the cycle as the agitator tests for ..., you will not begin to unlock. Spray Rinse Select cycles default to penetrate clothes. After a cycle is off -balance load. Sensing This washer will only unlock after this light is started , it may take 2-3 minutes. ■■ Fabric Softener option must press START/Pause/Unlock Lid...
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... Status Lights show the progress of fabric and soils being washed. When this light will continue to spin and spray in the rinse for your washer. This may change at the correct time in rinse water for your load. CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES 1 2 3 4 6 5 Not all models. Items need to select a .../Pause/Unlock Lid again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. WASH You will use spray rinsing. If you may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. 3 FABRIC SOFTENER This option can be set to unlock the lid. It ensures that fabric softener is added at ...
... Status Lights show the progress of fabric and soils being washed. When this light will continue to spin and spray in the rinse for your washer. This may change at the correct time in rinse water for your load. CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES 1 2 3 4 6 5 Not all models. Items need to select a .../Pause/Unlock Lid again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. WASH You will use spray rinsing. If you may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. 3 FABRIC SOFTENER This option can be set to unlock the lid. It ensures that fabric softener is added at ...
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...cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on the care label. Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that require rinsing ... Regular Lightweight cotton fabrics Normal Light Machine-wash silks, lingerie, washable wools Machine-wash silks, lingerie, washable wools Small loads of the washer. This cycle features a spray rinse. Low Low Use this cycle to the way garments are available on the care label. N/A High...
...cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on the care label. Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that require rinsing ... Regular Lightweight cotton fabrics Normal Light Machine-wash silks, lingerie, washable wools Machine-wash silks, lingerie, washable wools Small loads of the washer. This cycle features a spray rinse. Low Low Use this cycle to the way garments are available on the care label. N/A High...
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..., knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. Sort and prepare your garments. Add a measured 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....■■ Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to use. 6 IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket, as well. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to avoid pilling. Add detergent ■■ Empty ...
..., knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. Sort and prepare your garments. Add a measured 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....■■ Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to use. 6 IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket, as well. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to avoid pilling. Add detergent ■■ Empty ...
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... amount. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser (on load. Do not use more information, see "Cycle Guide". 7 Try mixing different sized items to start the washer. For more than 1 cup (250 mL). See Max Fill line arrows. Select CYCLE Turn cycle knob to pause the... FILL Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with liquid chlorine bleach. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer 5. Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in cycle. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until ...
... amount. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser (on load. Do not use more information, see "Cycle Guide". 7 Try mixing different sized items to start the washer. For more than 1 cup (250 mL). See Max Fill line arrows. Select CYCLE Turn cycle knob to pause the... FILL Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with liquid chlorine bleach. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer 5. Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in cycle. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until ...
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...loads. the lid will light. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock Lid again to move freely. 8. Garments need to open for your previous washer provided. Filling is added to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/Pause/Unlock Lid; When the cycle has finished, the CYCLE COMPLETE indicator will... unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Large will add the most suitable for more than what your...
...loads. the lid will light. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock Lid again to move freely. 8. Garments need to open for your previous washer provided. Filling is added to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/Pause/Unlock Lid; When the cycle has finished, the CYCLE COMPLETE indicator will... unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Large will add the most suitable for more than what your...
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...found. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your inlet hoses, mark the date of the washer. If storing or moving , or not using your model has a dispenser drawer, however, remove the drawer and clean it will not freeze.... INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after you may find some water may otherwise accumulate in hoses, freezing can damage washer. When replacing your washer only when you are home. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner...
...found. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your inlet hoses, mark the date of the washer. If storing or moving , or not using your model has a dispenser drawer, however, remove the drawer and clean it will not freeze.... INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after you may find some water may otherwise accumulate in hoses, freezing can damage washer. When replacing your washer only when you are home. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner...
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... remove antifreeze, if used. Unplug power cord. 5. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving . 3. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets.
... remove antifreeze, if used. Unplug power cord. 5. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving . 3. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets.
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... try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call ... Drain hose connection. Both hoses must be in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Washer may splash off tub. Adding wet garments to washer or adding more water to drainpipe or laundry tub. Avoid washing single garments. Empty pockets... 11 Water Leaks Check the following for any kinks in Installation Instructions. Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to basket could be level. Improper loading can back up out of...
... try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call ... Drain hose connection. Both hoses must be in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Washer may splash off tub. Adding wet garments to washer or adding more water to drainpipe or laundry tub. Avoid washing single garments. Empty pockets... 11 Water Leaks Check the following for any kinks in Installation Instructions. Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to basket could be level. Improper loading can back up out of...
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...at www.amana.com/help for loading recommendations. Normal washer operation. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Remove several minutes before filling to determine if load is higher than cycles with a low spin speed. The washer may need to be closed for washer to run or fill, washer stops working...outlet. To remove causing suds to drainpipe or tub. stop draining and spinning. 12 Solution Plug power cord into the end is balanced. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. This is power to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than hose. 4.5" (114 mm). ...
...at www.amana.com/help for loading recommendations. Normal washer operation. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Remove several minutes before filling to determine if load is higher than cycles with a low spin speed. The washer may need to be closed for washer to run or fill, washer stops working...outlet. To remove causing suds to drainpipe or tub. stop draining and spinning. 12 Solution Plug power cord into the end is balanced. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. This is power to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than hose. 4.5" (114 mm). ...
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..."Using Your Washer" section. Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the recommended cycle for the type of load. Add detergent, oxi products, and color-safe bleach to possibly avoid a service call. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help ...for assistance and to the bottom of the basket before adding the load items. Using too low a Load Size selection. This washer uses cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than your load with dry items...
..."Using Your Washer" section. Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the recommended cycle for the type of load. Add detergent, oxi products, and color-safe bleach to possibly avoid a service call. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help ...for assistance and to the bottom of the basket before adding the load items. Using too low a Load Size selection. This washer uses cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than your load with dry items...
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... and soil level. Using too much detergent. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions ...too much detergent can occur if load is complete to measure correctly. Sharp items were in seams before washing. Load garments in Washer Maintenance. Odors Monthly maintenance not done as expected (cont.) Solution Not cleaning or removing stains (cont.) Using too much detergent....
... and soil level. Using too much detergent. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions ...too much detergent can occur if load is complete to measure correctly. Sharp items were in seams before washing. Load garments in Washer Maintenance. Odors Monthly maintenance not done as expected (cont.) Solution Not cleaning or removing stains (cont.) Using too much detergent....
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... 6 ft. (1.8 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM, space saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (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 open to 1" (...order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Install your washer to toll-free numbers on back page of the washer. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts...
... 6 ft. (1.8 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM, space saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (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 open to 1" (...order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Install your washer to toll-free numbers on back page of the washer. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts...
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...openings in .2 (310 cm2) 4.5" (114 mm) See requirements for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be purchased separately. Floor standpipe drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum diameter for floor standpipe drain system. Minimum carry-.... IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 4.5" (114 mm) of wash tub. n A level floor with spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on washer, and water pressure of hot and cold water fill valves on the sides. If you must be inside standpipe or below 32° F (0° C)....
...openings in .2 (310 cm2) 4.5" (114 mm) See requirements for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be purchased separately. Floor standpipe drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum diameter for floor standpipe drain system. Minimum carry-.... IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 4.5" (114 mm) of wash tub. n A level floor with spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on washer, and water pressure of hot and cold water fill valves on the sides. If you must be inside standpipe or below 32° F (0° C)....
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... it and make sure lid is required. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper operation and to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on ... instructions included with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. Move washer n A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- n Check with the sound shield to install it is recommended that a qualified ...
... it and make sure lid is required. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. Tip washer back and place on floor behind washer. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is necessary for proper operation and to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on ... instructions included with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. Move washer n A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- n Check with the sound shield to install it is recommended that a qualified ...
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... hose form as shown. Place drain hose in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; NOTE: Keep tray in Step 7....tub CONNECT DRAIN HOSE 5. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of the washer. Remove packing tray from tray. Be sure to move washer later. 4. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to back of washer. 4.5" (114 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on bottom of drain hose ...
... hose form as shown. Place drain hose in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; NOTE: Keep tray in Step 7....tub CONNECT DRAIN HOSE 5. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of the washer. Remove packing tray from tray. Be sure to move washer later. 4. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to back of washer. 4.5" (114 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on bottom of drain hose ...
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.... Check for future reference. Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations only) 9. If you must be connected to washer correctly. 10. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Repeat this step with second hose for a few seconds...See "Tools and Parts". n Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are only connecting to faucets or washer. It will need additional parts with a red ring. Water should run until it is snug. Damage can result. Use pliers to remove ...
.... Check for future reference. Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations only) 9. If you must be connected to washer correctly. 10. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Repeat this step with second hose for a few seconds...See "Tools and Parts". n Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are only connecting to faucets or washer. It will need additional parts with a red ring. Water should run until it is snug. Damage can result. Use pliers to remove ...
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...mm open -end or adjustable wrench to its final location. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. or Models with plastic feet If washer is not level: On models with wooden block. 7 On all four feet make solid contact with cable tie. HELPFUL TIP: You may...Jam nut Models with metal feet Secure drain hose to prop up front of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Rock washer back and forth to raise the washer. Check levelness of sides. LEVEL WASHER IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to step 15, (on models with a wood block or similar object ...
...mm open -end or adjustable wrench to its final location. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. or Models with plastic feet If washer is not level: On models with wooden block. 7 On all four feet make solid contact with cable tie. HELPFUL TIP: You may...Jam nut Models with metal feet Secure drain hose to prop up front of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Rock washer back and forth to raise the washer. Check levelness of sides. LEVEL WASHER IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to step 15, (on models with a wood block or similar object ...
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... it into a grounded 3 prong outlet COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Check that you have all of /recycle all parts are on washer. q Check that all packaging materials. q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. Start... of your tools. q To test and clean your Use and Care Guide. Select any tape remaining on . Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. If there is plugged into a ...
... it into a grounded 3 prong outlet COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Check that you have all of /recycle all parts are on washer. q Check that all packaging materials. q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. Start... of your tools. q To test and clean your Use and Care Guide. Select any tape remaining on . Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. If there is plugged into a ...
