TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer Not Performing as Expected (cont.)
Incorrect dispenser | Clogged dispensers or laundry | Do not overfill dispenser. Overfilling causes immediate |
operation | products dispensing too soon. | dispensing. |
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| Load dispensers before starting a cycle. |
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| Homes with low water pressure may result in residual powder |
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| in the dispenser. To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature if |
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| possible, depending on your load. |
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| Liquid chlorine bleach not used in | Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach compartment. |
| bleach compartment. |
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| Water in dispenser after cycle has | It is normal for small amounts of water to remain in dispenser at |
| finished. | the end of the cycle. |
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Adding laundry packet incorrectly. | Be sure laundry packet is added to washer drum before | |
packet not dissolving |
| adding clothes. Do not add packet to dispenser. Follow the |
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| manufacturer’s instructions to avoid damage to your garments. |
Cycle time changes or | Normal washer operation. | The cycle times vary automatically based on your water |
cycle time too long |
| pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. |
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| The options you select will also affect the cycle times. |
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| Excessive suds in washer. | When excessive suds are detected, a special suds routine |
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| automatically starts to remove extra suds and ensure proper |
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| rinsing of your garments. This routine will add time to the |
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| original cycle. |
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| Load may be out of balance. | When load unbalance occurs, a washing process will start |
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| to redistribute the load. This extends the cycle time. Avoid |
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| washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug or |
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| jeans jacket with a few extra items. |
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| Not using correct cycle for load type. | The Quick cycle is designed for smaller load sizes |
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| of lightly soiled garments. If larger loads are washed in this |
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| cycle, cycle time will be increased. |
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| When using the Quick or Delicates cycles, you should wash |
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| small loads. This ensures a gentle wash for your garments |
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| without increasing cycle times. |
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