Using the Controls –

Getting Started

1.Add detergent and additives to the washer.

2.Load the washer.

3.Close the lid.

4.Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load.

5.Press the Cycle Selector dial.

6.The Fill indicator light will illuminate and the washer will start to fill.

Note: The lid must be completely closed in order to operate the washer controls.

STEP 1

Select Water Level

Determine the selected setting based on clothes load size. Selection should provide sufficient water to permit clothes to circulate freely during agitation.

It may become necessary, due to bulky fabrics, to adjust the water level after agitation begins. To adjust the water level, turn the Infinite Water Level control to reset and then back to the desired setting.

WATER LEVEL SETTING

LOAD SIZE

 

 

Small

1/4 - 1/3

 

 

Medium

1/3 – 1/2

 

 

Large

1/2 – 2/3

 

 

Super

2/3 – Full

 

 

Electronic Control Models

STEP 2

Select Wash/Rinse Temperature

Your washer gives you a choice of hot, warm or cold water for washing and cold water or warm water (select models) for rinsing. Use the chart below as a guide.

Automatic Temperature Control (A.T.C.) provides the optimal wash water temperature for cleaning. To save energy, this washer will regulate wash water temperatures by mixing hot and cold water to reach the proper water temperature.

WASH/RINSE

LOAD TYPE

TEMPS

 

Cold/Cold

Brightly colored, lightly soiled

items; washable woolens.

(select models)

 

 

 

These settings feature Automatic Temperature Control:

ATC Hot/Cold,

Saves energy by adding cold water

to the hot water from your water

ATC Warm/Cold

 

heater. Provides optimum cleaning

 

at lower temperatures.

 

 

 

May add hot water to the incoming

ATC Cold/Cold

cold water as the washer fills. This

 

assures that the water will be warm

 

enough to properly activate detergent.

 

 

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Amana NAV-1 important safety instructions Using the Controls, Getting Started