Use & care guide
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If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help 
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. 
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Spin time is added if an unbalanced load is detected. The 
washer will attempt to redistribute the load with additional 
tumbling.
Not using correct cycle for load type.
When using the Delicate cycle, you should wash small loads. This 
ensures a gentle wash for your garments without increasing cycle 
times. 
The Delicate cycle is designed for smaller load sizes (3-5 items) 
of lightly soiled garments. If larger loads are washed in this 
cycle, wash time will be increased.
Normal washer operation. The cycle times vary automatically based on your water 
pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. 
The options you select will also affect the cycle times that are 
shown in the “Cycle Guide.” 
Cycle time changes or 
cycle time too long
Excessive suds in washer.
Load may be out of balance.
When excessive suds are detected, a special suds routine 
automatically starts to remove extra suds and ensure proper 
rinsing of your garments. This routine will add time to the 
original cycle. 
When load unbalance occurs, an washing process will start 
to redistribute the load. This extends the cycle time. Avoid 
washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug or 
jacket with a few extra items.
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