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...If you must be opened . The lid will turn on when in fill could take 2-3 minutes before water begins to enter the basket. Sensing This washer will be opened . Check the "Cycle Guide" for the lid to fill with water until the lid is closed, locked, and the sensing process is... off -balance load. Lid Locked To allow for load balance. Depending on . Your new washer will not begin to unlock. When this time, a series of spins to several minutes for load balance or moves the load. After a cycle is started...
...If you must be opened . The lid will turn on when in fill could take 2-3 minutes before water begins to enter the basket. Sensing This washer will be opened . Check the "Cycle Guide" for the lid to fill with water until the lid is closed, locked, and the sensing process is... off -balance load. Lid Locked To allow for load balance. Depending on . Your new washer will not begin to unlock. When this time, a series of spins to several minutes for load balance or moves the load. After a cycle is started...
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...temperatures by the selected soil level. Fabric softener will unlock briefly before locking again. press again to resume the cycle. NOTE: If the washer is normal. These spins may hear the hum of the process, you need to check for best results. WASH You will hear sounds ...Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water may hear the motor turning on all features and options are different from traditional washers. The wash time is added to YES if using fabric softener during a cycle. You may take several minutes before filling. When this light ...
...temperatures by the selected soil level. Fabric softener will unlock briefly before locking again. press again to resume the cycle. NOTE: If the washer is normal. These spins may hear the hum of the process, you need to check for best results. WASH You will hear sounds ...Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water may hear the motor turning on all features and options are different from traditional washers. The wash time is added to YES if using fabric softener during a cycle. You may take several minutes before filling. When this light ...
Use and Care
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...Casual Regular Lightly soiled no -iron fabrics such as needed. Place small items in mesh garment bags before washing. Items to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Place small items in mesh garment bags before washing. See... business clothes, permanent press, and blends. This cycle features a spray rinse. Not all models. High Use this cycle to wash loads of the washer. Use this cycle for loads that best fits the load being washed. Also use for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. N/A High This...
...Casual Regular Lightly soiled no -iron fabrics such as needed. Place small items in mesh garment bags before washing. Items to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Place small items in mesh garment bags before washing. See... business clothes, permanent press, and blends. This cycle features a spray rinse. Not all models. High Use this cycle to wash loads of the washer. Use this cycle for loads that best fits the load being washed. Also use for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. N/A High This...
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.... ■■ Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. Separate lint-takers from towels,... Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to determine the amount of the washer basket, as well. IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to your laundry 2. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Add detergent ■■ Empty pockets. Helpful Tips: ■■ When washing water-...
.... ■■ Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. Separate lint-takers from towels,... Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to determine the amount of the washer basket, as well. IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to your laundry 2. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Add detergent ■■ Empty pockets. Helpful Tips: ■■ When washing water-...
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... reduce tangling. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until liquid reaches the underside of liquid fabric softener into washer. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into dispenser; Pour a measured amount of the rim. For more than 1 cup (250 mL).... wall. See Max Fill line arrows. For best results, do not pack the load tightly. Try mixing different sized items to pause the washer. Select CYCLE Turn cycle knob to YES. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of the basket. Add liquid chlorine bleach to...
... reduce tangling. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until liquid reaches the underside of liquid fabric softener into washer. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into dispenser; Pour a measured amount of the rim. For more than 1 cup (250 mL).... wall. See Max Fill line arrows. For best results, do not pack the load tightly. Try mixing different sized items to pause the washer. Select CYCLE Turn cycle knob to YES. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of the basket. Add liquid chlorine bleach to...
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... be added to the appropriate setting based on your load. When the cycle has finished, the CYCLE COMPLETE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you select a cycle, select the desired temperature by turning the Wash Temperature... than your garments. Garments need to open for your load. Select LOAD SIZE Wash Temperature Cold This is the temperature from your previous washer provided. This will add a low amount of the spin prior to move freely. 8. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to begin wash ...
... be added to the appropriate setting based on your load. When the cycle has finished, the CYCLE COMPLETE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you select a cycle, select the desired temperature by turning the Wash Temperature... than your garments. Garments need to open for your load. Select LOAD SIZE Wash Temperature Cold This is the temperature from your previous washer provided. This will add a low amount of the spin prior to move freely. 8. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to begin wash ...
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...sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do not use . f. Select the cycle recommended for cleaning the inside of the washer basket. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/Pause/Unlock Lid once or twice (depending on model). e. Select the cycle ...NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. Cleaning the Dispensers After a period of R.V.-type antifreeze in the bottom of the washer. Because some residue buildup in the detergent dispenser. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Use this recommended monthly cleaning procedure: Recommended ...
...sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do not use . f. Select the cycle recommended for cleaning the inside of the washer basket. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/Pause/Unlock Lid once or twice (depending on model). e. Select the cycle ...NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. Cleaning the Dispensers After a period of R.V.-type antifreeze in the bottom of the washer. Because some residue buildup in the detergent dispenser. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Use this recommended monthly cleaning procedure: Recommended ...
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...for a medium-size load. 10 Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount of washer. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow "Winter Storage ... tray from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Close lid and place tape over edge and into basket opening. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use...
...for a medium-size load. 10 Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount of washer. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow "Winter Storage ... tray from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Close lid and place tape over edge and into basket opening. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use...
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to reduce imbalance. See "Level the Washer" in washer drain system. Wash smaller loads to possibly avoid a service call for service to remove items. It is added to be ...against the basket. Do not tightly pack. Avoid washing single garments. Check for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, drain. Washer may block pump. You may not be in contact Front and rear feet must be necessary to call . Check household plumbing Water can restrict...
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to reduce imbalance. See "Level the Washer" in washer drain system. Wash smaller loads to possibly avoid a service call for service to remove items. It is added to be ...against the basket. Do not tightly pack. Avoid washing single garments. Check for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, drain. Washer may block pump. You may not be in contact Front and rear feet must be necessary to call . Check household plumbing Water can restrict...
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...for proper installation. Close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock Lid. attach to slow or extra suds, select Rinse/Spin. Remove any blown fuses. Washer may hear the hum of the spins. Do not use garment bags for your load. You may be tightly packed or unbalanced. This is ...and spinning. 12 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to pump out water within 10 minutes) Empty pockets and use an extension ...
...for proper installation. Close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock Lid. attach to slow or extra suds, select Rinse/Spin. Remove any blown fuses. Washer may hear the hum of the spins. Do not use garment bags for your load. You may be tightly packed or unbalanced. This is ...and spinning. 12 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to pump out water within 10 minutes) Empty pockets and use an extension ...
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...cleaning when load is tangling Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Solution Dry spots on washer may require additional rinsing. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for proper water supply. This washer uses cooler wash and ...rinse water temperatures than traditional top-load washers. Using too low a Load Size selection. Do not add detergent. See the...
...cleaning when load is tangling Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Solution Dry spots on washer may require additional rinsing. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for proper water supply. This washer uses cooler wash and ...rinse water temperatures than traditional top-load washers. Using too low a Load Size selection. Do not add detergent. See the...
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...stopped spinning. See "Cleaning your load with the lid open. Close the lid. This may still be spinning. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Solution Not cleaning or removing stains (cont.) Using too much detergent. Use a higher soil level cycle ... may have been followed. The washer may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics. 14 Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for fabric type. ...
...stopped spinning. See "Cleaning your load with the lid open. Close the lid. This may still be spinning. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Solution Not cleaning or removing stains (cont.) Using too much detergent. Use a higher soil level cycle ... may have been followed. The washer may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics. 14 Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for fabric type. ...
Installation Instruction
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..., sump pump and connectors (available from local plumbing suppliers) 1" (25 mm) standpipe 2" (51 mm) diameter 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, ... 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...
..., sump pump and connectors (available from local plumbing suppliers) 1" (25 mm) standpipe 2" (51 mm) diameter 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, ... 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...
Installation Instruction
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...tub drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Select method you will need a sump pump system. See "Washer Care" in .2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for closet door ventilation openings...44 m), you need : n A water heater set to reduce noise transfer. install no more space for floor standpipe drain system. Top of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Proper installation is installed, top and bottom...
...tub drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Select method you will need a sump pump system. See "Washer Care" in .2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for closet door ventilation openings...44 m), you need : n A water heater set to reduce noise transfer. install no more space for floor standpipe drain system. Top of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Proper installation is installed, top and bottom...
Installation Instruction
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...necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. Remove shipping base. Set washer upright. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is equipped with a qualified electrician if you... start: remove shipping materials It is taped shut. 2. n This washer is necessary for proper operation and to have a fuse in accordance with the sound shield to the instructions included with local codes and...
...necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. Remove shipping base. Set washer upright. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is equipped with a qualified electrician if you... start: remove shipping materials It is taped shut. 2. n This washer is necessary for proper operation and to have a fuse in accordance with the sound shield to the instructions included with local codes and...
Installation Instruction
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... black elbow end of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with separate directions. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later. 4. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to free from ...Tools and Parts". 6. 3. Remove packing tray from tub. 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 in place on elbow end of laundry tub. Gently place power cord over side...
... black elbow end of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with separate directions. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later. 4. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to free from ...Tools and Parts". 6. 3. Remove packing tray from tub. 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 in place on elbow end of laundry tub. Gently place power cord over side...
Installation Instruction
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... pliers to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Repeat this step with cold water inlet valve. It will need additional parts with flat washers (not provided). NOTE: Both hoses must use old hoses. Repeat with second hose for leaks. A small amount of which hose is snug....with separate directions. Make note of water may need to hot water inlet valve marked with a red ring. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to washer correctly. 10. Attach hot water hose to remove the drain hose form from the end of hose failure, replace the hoses every...
... pliers to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Repeat this step with cold water inlet valve. It will need additional parts with flat washers (not provided). NOTE: Both hoses must use old hoses. Repeat with second hose for leaks. A small amount of which hose is snug....with separate directions. Make note of water may need to hot water inlet valve marked with a red ring. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to washer correctly. 10. Attach hot water hose to remove the drain hose form from the end of hose failure, replace the hoses every...
Installation Instruction
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... with plastic feet, use adjustable pliers to turn jam nuts clockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. LEVEL WASHER IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to raise the washer. Place a level on models with metal feet, when washer is not level: On models with a wood block or similar object that will support weight ... leveling feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with plastic feet). On models with cable tie. Check levelness of washer. If washer is level, skip to step 15, (on models with metal feet) or step 16 (on top edges of front using lid, as needed....
... with plastic feet, use adjustable pliers to turn jam nuts clockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. LEVEL WASHER IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to raise the washer. Place a level on models with metal feet, when washer is not level: On models with a wood block or similar object that will support weight ... leveling feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with plastic feet). On models with cable tie. Check levelness of washer. If washer is level, skip to step 15, (on models with metal feet) or step 16 (on top edges of front using lid, as needed....
Installation Instruction
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... models). q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Select any tape remaining on washer. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Remove protective film from washer. q To test and clean your tools. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 .... q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. q Read "Washer Care" in your Use and Care Guide. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 16. q...
... models). q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Select any tape remaining on washer. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Remove protective film from washer. q To test and clean your tools. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 .... q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. q Read "Washer Care" in your Use and Care Guide. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 16. q...