Amana NAV-1 important safety instructions Fabric Selection, Start the Washer

Using the Controls – Electronic Control Models

STEP 5

Fabric Selection

Select the appropriate fabric cycle for the type of load by turning the cycle selector dial until the indicator light by the desired fabric selection is illuminated.

WASH/SPIN		FABRIC SELECTION
	SPEED
	Quick Wash	For lightly soiled or wrinkled
	Gentle/Fast	garments needed quickly.
Ultra Hand Wash		Provides intermittent agitation and
Ex. Gentle/Slow		soak. For wool, silk, and other
		hand-wash-only fabrics.
	Hand wash	For sheer fabrics, bras and lingerie
	Gentle/Slow	needing slower spin speed because
		of clothing construction.
	No Iron	For “wash and wear” and synthetic
Medium/Slow		fabrics and lightly to normally soiled
		garments needing a slower spin
		speed to reduce wrinkling.
	Regular	For most sturdy fabrics including
	Medium/Fast	cottons, linens and normally soiled
		garments needing maximum water
		extraction.
Whites & Towels		For sturdy fabrics and heavily soiled
	Normal/Fast	whites needing maximum water
		extraction.

Soak Only

Provides approximately 33 minutes of alternating periods of soaking with brief agitation at slow speed. At the end of the cycle, the Cycle Selector dial must be manually set to a wash cycle or spin cycle to drain the washer. Avoid extended soaking.

Spin Only

Provides a spin to remove more water from the load.

Rinse and Spin

Use for loads that need rinsing only or to add rinse- added fabric softener to a load.

Power Off

To cancel the cycle and turn off the washer, turn the Cycle Selector dial to Power Off and push the dial in.

STEP 6

Start the Washer

To start the washer, press the cycle selector dial.

Changing a Cycle

If an incorrect cycle has been accidentally selected:

1.Press the cycle selector dial.

2.Turn the cycle selector dial to the desired cycle.

3.Set the desired options for the cycle.

4.Press the cycle selector dial. The Wash indicator lights stop flashing and the new cycle starts.

Canceling a Cycle

To cancel a cycle:

1.Press the cycle selector dial.

2.Turn the cycle selector dial to Power Off and push the dial in.

To drain the washer:

1.Select the Rinse & Spin or Spin Only cycle.

2.Press the cycle selector dial. The Spin light illuminates and the washer starts the rinse or spin.

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