Amana RS3100007 service manual Trouble Shooting contd, Water

Trouble Shooting (cont'd)

TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

WATER

Wash load too wet after spin

Water enters slowly or does not enter washer

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). Avoid
	running water elsewhere when washer is filling.
Clogged water inlet filters	Disconnect water fill hoses from faucet. Clean and
	reposition screen filters. Reconnect water fill hoses.

	Kinked water inlet hoses	Straighten hoses.
Water level does not cover	Incorrect water level/load size selection	Select higher water level/load size. Add water by turning
clothes		selector to RESET and back to larger load size.
	Overloaded wash tub	Do not overload washer. Largest dry load level should not
		be higher than bottom of fabric softener dispenser or top of
		agitator.
Warm or hot water not hot	Water heater temperature set too low; water	Use candy/meat thermometer to measure hot water
enough	heater too far from washer	temperature at nearby faucet. Water temperature should
		be at least 140°F (60°C). Adjust water heater as
		necessary.
	Hot water being used elsewhere in house	Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer
		use, or there may not be enough hot water for proper
		cleaning. If problem continues, enlarge capacity of hot
		water system, or use for only one application at a time.
Water drains slowly or does	Drain hose kinked or clogged	Clean and straighten drain hose.
not drain
Water leaks	Loose fill hose connections	Check and tighten all hose/faucet connections. Install
		rubber sealing washers provided.
	Clogged drain pipes	Unclog drain pipes. Call plumber if necessary.
	Changed water levels during fill	Always use RESET on water level switch when changing
		water level. Do not hold switch at RESET; return switch to
		desired load size.
	Oversudsing	Use less detergent.
Incorrect wash and rinse	Hot and cold water hoses connected to	Check hose connections. Connect hot water hose to hot
temperatures	wrong supply faucets	water faucet; connect cold water hose to cold water faucet.
Water enters washer, but tub	Incorrect standpipe height for drain hose	Recommended standpipe height is 36” (91.44 cm); for low
does not fill		standpipes, install Siphon Break Kit (part #562P3). See
		Installation Instructions for details.

RS3100007 Rev. 0 B–12