Features, Hints, and Care
Follow the Colors
Your washer control panel is color coordinated for your convenience. When you set your washer controls, notice which colors are the same. They will help guide you through setting the controls.
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. For best results, do not turn timer through pauses, which are normal part of wash cycles.
Cleaner Clothes
Water temperature affects how clean clothes become. If your clothes are not as clean as you would like, check your water heater temperature. You may need to turn your water temperature up to 140°F. Also, check that your water hoses are hooked up correctly. If they are switched you might be getting cold water in your warm and hot cycles.
Hard water does not remove soil as well as soft water. Check with your local water company to see if you have hard water. If you have hard water, try softening it with a packaged conditioner or use a little more detergent.
Risers
Risers or air cushions may be installed if pipes knock or pound when flow of water stops. Risers are more efficient when installed as close as possible to water supply faucets.
Lint Filter
Amana's self cleaning lint filter works throughout the wash cycle to constantly remove lint and other residue from the water. Located between the outer and inner tub, the lint filter removes lint as water passes from the bottom of the outer tub back to the inner tub. As water passes from the outer tub to the inner tub, water is forced through the bottom of the lint filter. The filter traps lint under the filter until the spin cycle begins. During the spin cycle centrifugal force removes the lint by pulling it off the bottom of the filter and washing it down the drain.
Motor Overload Protector
Internal overload protector automatically stops motor in event of overload. Overload protector resets in approximately 3 minutes and motor automatically restarts. If overload protector stops motor again, stop using washer and call service technician. Loading wash tub too full may result in motor overload.
Automatic Balance System
Your new washer will automatically adjust to unbalanced loads without shutting down or interrupting the cycle. The cycle will automatically complete at the fastest spin speed possible.
In a severe
Spin mark
Safety Lid Switch
The washer will not spin when the lid is open for any reason. This is for your personal safety. If the lid is opened
General Washer Care
•Use only damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning control panel. Some cleaning product sprays may harm control panel finish or may damage interior of hood.
•Wipe washer cabinet as needed. If detergent, bleach, or other washing products are spilled on cabinet, wipe immediately. Some products will cause permanent damage if spilled on cabinet.
•Top of washer should not be used for removing garment stains. Some stain removers, such as rust remover, may damage cabinet finish.
•Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleansers.
•Do not lay sharp or rough objects on or against washer. Finish could be damaged.
•Remove pins, buckles, or other sharp objects from clothes to prevent scratching interior parts.
•Leave lid open after use to allow inside of washer to dry, and to help prevent musty odors from developing.
•Do not allow small children to play on or around washer.
•Do not move washer without reinstalling shipping brace (Part #39365) and shipping plug (Part #38149). See Moving Washer to New Location section.
RS3100007 Rev. 0 |