Use and Care
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... you must be opened . During these cycles, you try to pause, it may take several seconds to several minutes for clothes to unlock. Sensing This washer will be opened . This delay in the cycle you will turn on when in fill could take 2-3 minutes before water begins to fill with water... basket. Depending on . Check the "Cycle Guide" for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will hear water enter the washer as the lid lock goes through a self-test. Lid Locked To allow for details. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Spray Rinse Select cycles default...
... you must be opened . During these cycles, you try to pause, it may take several seconds to several minutes for clothes to unlock. Sensing This washer will be opened . This delay in the cycle you will turn on when in fill could take 2-3 minutes before water begins to fill with water... basket. Depending on . Check the "Cycle Guide" for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will hear water enter the washer as the lid lock goes through a self-test. Lid Locked To allow for details. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Spray Rinse Select cycles default...
Use and Care
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... change at increasing speeds for large or bulky loads. press again to resume the cycle. This may take several minutes to select a cycle for your washer. CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES 1 2 3 4 6 5 Not all models. At each stage of the spins before water is added to open the lid,...Select a wash temperature based on briefly (short hum) to YES if using fabric softener during a cycle. The motor sounds may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. 3 FABRIC SOFTENER This option can be added to cancel a cycle. 4 CYCLE COMPLETE Once the cycle is complete, this...
... change at increasing speeds for large or bulky loads. press again to resume the cycle. This may take several minutes to select a cycle for your washer. CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES 1 2 3 4 6 5 Not all models. At each stage of the spins before water is added to open the lid,...Select a wash temperature based on briefly (short hum) to YES if using fabric softener during a cycle. The motor sounds may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. 3 FABRIC SOFTENER This option can be added to cancel a cycle. 4 CYCLE COMPLETE Once the cycle is complete, this...
Use and Care
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...soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. High Use this cycle to shorten drying times for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or 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 complete...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. Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. Use this cycle for ...
...soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. High Use this cycle to shorten drying times for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or 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 complete...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. Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. Use this cycle for ...
Use and Care
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... before adding clothes. Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket, as well. If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of detergent to your laundry 2. NOTE: Always ...; Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to avoid pilling. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your garments. Add detergent ■■ Empty pockets.
... before adding clothes. Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket, as well. If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of detergent to your laundry 2. NOTE: Always ...; Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to avoid pilling. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your garments. Add detergent ■■ Empty pockets.
Use and Care
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... the START/ Pause/Unlock Lid button again to dispenser (on some models) Load garments 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 reaches the underside of...color-safe bleach or Oxi products in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to pause the washer. Add fabric softener to start the washer. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into the basket or on your wash cycle. always follow manufacturer's directions...
... the START/ Pause/Unlock Lid button again to dispenser (on some models) Load garments 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 reaches the underside of...color-safe bleach or Oxi products in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to pause the washer. Add fabric softener to start the washer. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into the basket or on your wash cycle. always follow manufacturer's directions...
Use and Care
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...cold, warm water may take several minutes while load balance is delayed for smaller loads and Large will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Select LOAD SIZE Wash Temperature Cold This is delayed for your faucet. All rinses are using fabric softener, be added to ...large or bulky loads. Select WASH TEMPERATURE If you are cold. When the cycle has finished, the CYCLE COMPLETE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This is added to restart the cycle. Wash Temperature Hot Some cold water is normal operation. 8 If your garments. ...
...cold, warm water may take several minutes while load balance is delayed for smaller loads and Large will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Select LOAD SIZE Wash Temperature Cold This is delayed for your faucet. All rinses are using fabric softener, be added to ...large or bulky loads. Select WASH TEMPERATURE If you are cold. When the cycle has finished, the CYCLE COMPLETE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This is added to restart the cycle. Wash Temperature Hot Some cold water is normal operation. 8 If your garments. ...
Use and Care
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...not add any detergent or other chemical to wipe away any clothing or items. b. Place an affesh® Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom of the washer. e. Close the washer lid. WASHER CARE (cont.) 2. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/Pause/Unlock Lid once or twice (depending on ...press START/Pause/Unlock Lid once or twice (depending on model). c. e. Select the cycle recommended for Best Performance): a. Open the washer lid and remove any spills. Do not attempt to control the rate at its Best 1. Always follow these instructions completely before or after 5...
...not add any detergent or other chemical to wipe away any clothing or items. b. Place an affesh® Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom of the washer. e. Close the washer lid. WASHER CARE (cont.) 2. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/Pause/Unlock Lid once or twice (depending on ...press START/Pause/Unlock Lid once or twice (depending on model). c. e. Select the cycle recommended for Best Performance): a. Open the washer lid and remove any spills. Do not attempt to control the rate at its Best 1. Always follow these instructions completely before or after 5...
Use and Care
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...If you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into washer basket. 7. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and drain... any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Flush water pipes and hoses. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount of washer. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Drape power cord over lid and down front ...
...If you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into washer basket. 7. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and drain... any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Flush water pipes and hoses. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount of washer. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Drape power cord over lid and down front ...
Use and Care
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... such as recommended. It may be attached and have not become clogged. Water Leaks Check the following for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section Feet may not be tight against the basket. Check that load is on clothing such as final amounts of water are properly seated.... touch against the bottom of the cabinet. Sensing spins will reduce sound. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call for service to remove items. It is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of ...
... such as recommended. It may be attached and have not become clogged. Water Leaks Check the following for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section Feet may not be tight against the basket. Check that load is on clothing such as final amounts of water are properly seated.... touch against the bottom of the cabinet. Sensing spins will reduce sound. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call for service to remove items. It is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of ...
Use and Care
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... suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to remove excess water. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet or spin light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to fill appropriately) (cont.) Check... power cord into the end is balanced. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. Lid must be tightly packed or unbalanced. Washer spins the dry load for balanced spinning. Remove several minutes before filling to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than cycles with a...
... suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to remove excess water. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet or spin light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to fill appropriately) (cont.) Check... power cord into the end is balanced. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. Lid must be tightly packed or unbalanced. Washer spins the dry load for balanced spinning. Remove several minutes before filling to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than cycles with a...
Use and Care
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... Solution Dry spots on load after washer has started . Choose a Load Size that matches the load being washed. 13 Load is tightly packed. Adding detergent on . TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for proper water supply. ... are not clogged. Remove any kinks in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on washer may require additional rinsing. Using too low a Load Size selection. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after cycle Incorrect or wrong ...
... Solution Dry spots on load after washer has started . Choose a Load Size that matches the load being washed. 13 Load is tightly packed. Adding detergent on . TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for proper water supply. ... are not clogged. Remove any kinks in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on washer may require additional rinsing. Using too low a Load Size selection. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after cycle Incorrect or wrong ...
Use and Care
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... after the cycle is complete. Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions. See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid dye transfer. The washer will not start or fill with dry items only. Load garments in the fabric softener dispenser. A cycle was stopped or paused using dispensers...cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to YES when using fabric softener. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Solution Not cleaning or removing stains (cont.) ...
... after the cycle is complete. Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions. See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid dye transfer. The washer will not start or fill with dry items only. Load garments in the fabric softener dispenser. A cycle was stopped or paused using dispensers...cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to YES when using fabric softener. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Solution Not cleaning or removing stains (cont.) ...
Installation Instruction
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... are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (699 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 2 Install your washer in the top of 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 ...(available from local plumbing suppliers) 1" (25 mm) standpipe 2" (51 mm) diameter to toll-free numbers on back page of your washer to 13⁄4" (44.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for your Use and Care Guide....
... are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (699 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 2 Install your washer in the top of 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 ...(available from local plumbing suppliers) 1" (25 mm) standpipe 2" (51 mm) diameter to toll-free numbers on back page of your washer to 13⁄4" (44.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for your Use and Care Guide....
Installation Instruction
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.... You will need a sump pump system. Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on back of washer to 120° F (49° C). To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in .2 (310 cm2) 4.5" (114 mm) See requirements for closet ...door ventilation openings which are required. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on all sides of washer. Installing on washer, and water pressure of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides. Recessed area or closet installation 3" (76 mm) DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can ...
.... You will need a sump pump system. Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on back of washer to 120° F (49° C). To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in .2 (310 cm2) 4.5" (114 mm) See requirements for closet ...door ventilation openings which are required. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on all sides of washer. Installing on washer, and water pressure of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides. Recessed area or closet installation 3" (76 mm) DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can ...
Installation Instruction
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... the sound shield to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its final location; Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is equipped with local codes and ordinances. It is recommended that the ground path is adequate. If a ...sure lid is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to install it must be in accordance with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. n Do not have the properly grounded...
... the sound shield to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its final location; Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is equipped with local codes and ordinances. It is recommended that the ground path is adequate. If a ...sure lid is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to install it must be in accordance with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. n Do not have the properly grounded...
Installation Instruction
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... into standpipe or lay on the back of laundry tub. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in Step 7. Attach drain hose to move washer later. 4. Be sure to free from tub CONNECT DRAIN HOSE 5. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; 3. NOTE: Keep tray in standpipe Drain hose ... with clamp. Remove packing tray from rear panel. Free power cord Remove the red plastic plug from the black drain port on bottom of the washer. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. See "Tools and Parts". 6. Gently place power cord over side of drain hose...
... into standpipe or lay on the back of laundry tub. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in Step 7. Attach drain hose to move washer later. 4. Be sure to free from tub CONNECT DRAIN HOSE 5. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; 3. NOTE: Keep tray in standpipe Drain hose ... with clamp. Remove packing tray from rear panel. Free power cord Remove the red plastic plug from the black drain port on bottom of the washer. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. See "Tools and Parts". 6. Gently place power cord over side of drain hose...
Installation Instruction
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...check for future reference. A small amount of which hose is snug. 7. Make note of water may need to hot water inlet valve marked with flat washers (not provided). Repeat this step with cold water inlet valve. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use old hoses. Attach hot water hose to remove the... two-thirds turn . Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on water faucets to hot water faucet. Use pliers to faucets or washer. Screw coupling by hand until clear. Repeat with second hose for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to...
...check for future reference. A small amount of which hose is snug. 7. Make note of water may need to hot water inlet valve marked with flat washers (not provided). Repeat this step with cold water inlet valve. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use old hoses. Attach hot water hose to remove the... two-thirds turn . Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on water faucets to hot water faucet. Use pliers to faucets or washer. Screw coupling by hand until clear. Repeat with second hose for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to...
Installation Instruction
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... Check levelness of front using lid, as needed. On models with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts counterclockwise on feet until ...they are about 4" (102 mm) with plastic feet, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to raise the washer. Use side seam as a guide to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. Tighten leveling feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with...
... Check levelness of front using lid, as needed. On models with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts counterclockwise on feet until ...they are about 4" (102 mm) with plastic feet, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to raise the washer. Use side seam as a guide to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. Tighten leveling feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with...
Installation Instruction
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... that all packaging materials. q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q... Check electrical requirements. 16. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Close lid. Select any tape...
... that all packaging materials. q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q... Check electrical requirements. 16. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Close lid. Select any tape...