Amana RS3100007 Operating Instructions Washer Control Panel, To Wash Clothes, Ex-Large Full

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Operating Instructions

Washer Control Panel

	TEMPERATURE		LOAD SIZE		SPEED
	WARM	WARM	MEDIUM	REG	GENTLE
	WARM	COLD	MEDIUM	REG	GENTLE
	WARM	COLD		SLOW	FAST
				SLOW	FAST
	HOT	COLD		REG	GENTLE
	COLD	COLD		FAST	SLOW
			SMALL	EX-LARGE
				RESET
	WASH				WASH
	RINSE		WATER LEVEL		SPIN
	ENERGY SAVER

COMMERCIAL QUALITY WASHER

SUPER CAPACITY PLUS TWO SPEED 13 CYCLES

Recheck installation procedures before operating washer.

To Wash Clothes

Clean clothes are the result of proper load preparation, water temperature selection, detergent, and amount of water in wash cycle. See Washing Guide in literature packet for additional wash preparation instructions.

LOAD SIZE	WATER LEVEL

Ex-Large	3/4 – Full

Medium	1/2 – 3/4 Full

Small	1/2 Full

1. Prepare clothes for washing

For best wash results:

•Remove items from pockets and cuffs

•Close zippers and fasteners; mend rips and tears

•Sort items into separate loads

•Pre-treat stains and heavily soiled areas

2.Select LOAD SIZE / WATER LEVEL

Variable control allows you to select the most appropriate setting for each wash load. Use Water Level chart below to determine setting. See Washing Guide for more details.

IMPORTANT: Do not hold knob at RESET for extended periods or washer flooding may result.

3. Select WASH/RINSE temperature

Always follow garment manufacturer’s care labels for each fabric. See chart below.

WASH / RINSE	TYPE OF CLOTHING

Hot/Cold	Sturdy whites and colorfast items
	Work clothes
	Soiled items
	Diapers

Warm/Warm	Delicate or colorfast items

Warm/Cold •	Moderately soiled permanent press
	Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic
	Rinsing of some items

Cold/Cold •	Non-colorfast items
	Extra-delicate clothing
	Rinsing of most items

NOTE: Energy Saver settings, marked with a dot (•), show temperature settings that use the least energy.

4. Select WASH/SPIN speed

Select wash/spin speed most appropriate to type of fabric in wash load. See chart below.

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