Owner's Manual Top Loading Washer Contents ® ™ Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure manual stays with washer. Part No. 40118601 Printed in U.S.A. 12/00 Important Safety Information ................ 3 Starting the Wash ............................... 4 Cycles ................................................ 6 Dispensers .......................................... 7 Features, Hints, and Care ................... 8 Moving and Storage ............................. 9 Trouble Shooting .............
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Important Safety Information ! WARNING To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death when using your washer, follow these basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using washer. 2. Be sure washer is properly grounded. 3. Do not wash articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. Vapors could ignite or explode. 4.
Starting the Wash If These Controls are Different from Yours These controls are intended to show the variety of features that are available in the product line. If your washer does not have all the options that are shown, it is not a mistake. The information provided applies to several of the models in the product line. 1.
Starting the Wash (cont'd) 4. Select wash cycle and time Push timer knob in and turn to desired cycle and wash time. Timer knob can be turned in either direction. Wash cycle and time selection depends upon type of fabric and amount of soil. For best results when cleaning heavily soiled items, use longer wash time, up to 15 minute maximum. Lightly soiled items require less wash time. See "Cycles" section for more information.
Cycles What do the little numbers mean? There are three methods use to clean your clothes: agitation, soaking periods, and spin/spray periods. These are referred to as the wash action of the cycle. The numbers next to the cycles refer to the wash action time, or the time that the clothes are actually being cleaned. HAND WASH REGULAR Use for fine fabrics normally washed by hand. To protect fragile fabrics, washer speed automatically runs at Gentle/Slow, regardless of position of speed selector switch.
Dispensers Bleach Dispenser Bleach dispenser is located in left front corner under loading door. Bleach dispenser Use only liquid bleach in dispenser. To use powdered bleach, add to wash tub with detergent. Carefully pour recommended amount of bleach into dispenser during first washer fill. See table. Be careful not to spill undiluted bleach. It is a strong chemical and can damage cabinet finishes and some fabrics if not properly diluted. Follow bleach manufacturer’s label for proper use.
Features, Hints, and Care Need more Time? Reset the Timer Knob. Although wash cycles are automatic, timer may be reset to lengthen, shorten, or repeat a portion of a cycle. To set or reset timer, push in timer knob to stop washer. Hold in timer knob firmly while slowly turning it to desired setting. Pull out timer knob to start washer. Stops and Starts Wash action consists of periods of agitation, with pauses or periods of soaking.
Moving and Storage Cold Storage and Non-Use Periods ! WARNING Explosive hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. Before using washer, if hot water system has not been used for such a period, turn on all hot water faucets and let water flow for several minutes to release accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable: Do not smoke or use an open flame when flushing water lines.
Trouble Shooting You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana Consumer Affairs Department at 800-843-0304. TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Gear sounds or a low hum Normal mechanical sounds in commercialquality washer Normal operation.
Trouble Shooting TOPIC (cont'd) POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Overloaded wash tub Do not overload washer. Unbalanced load Rearrange load to allow proper spin. Kinked drain hose Straighten drain hose. Inadequate main water supply Check water pressure at another faucet in house. Wait for water supply and pressure to increase. Water supply faucets partly closed Fully open hot and cold water supply faucets. Water being used elsewhere in house Water pressure must be at least 20 psi (138 kPa).
Amana Washer Warranty Full ONE Year Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will repair or replace any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Limited War ranty After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free part, as listed below, to replace any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The owner will be responsible for paying all other costs, including labor, mileage, and transportation.
