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

 

 

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

Solution

Washer not draining/

Empty pockets and use garment bags

Small items may have been caught in pump.

spinning, loads are

for small items.

 

still wet

 

 

Drain hose extends into standpipe

Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose form

 

 

farther than 4.5" (114 mm).

and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain

 

 

opening.

 

 

 

 

The drain hose is clogged, or the

Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above the

 

end of the drain hose more than

floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose. See “Installation

 

96" (2.4 m) above the floor.

Requirements” in Installation Instructions.

 

 

 

 

The drain hose fits too tightly

The drain hose should be loose yet fit securely. Do not seal the

 

in the standpipe, or is it taped

drain hose with tape. The hose needs an air gap. See “Connect

 

to the standpipe.

Drain Hose” in Installation Instructions.

 

 

 

 

Using cycles with a lower spin speed.

Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles

 

 

with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin

 

 

for your garment.

 

 

 

 

Washer not loaded as recommended.

A tightly packed or unbalanced load may not allow the washer

 

 

to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than normal. See “Cycle

 

 

Guide” for load size recommendations for each cycle.

 

The load may be out of balance.

Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug

 

 

or jacket with a few extra items.

 

 

 

 

Not using HE detergent or using too

Use only HE detergent. Suds from regular detergent or using

 

much HE detergent.

too much detergent can slow or stop draining or spinning.

 

 

Always measure and follow manufacturer’s directions for your

 

 

load. To remove extra suds, Select RINSE & SPIN. Do not add

 

 

detergent.

 

 

 

 

The drum has clothing stuck between

Rotate drum by hand to check for any binding of the spin

 

spin basket and outer tub.

basket and outer tub. Move open end drum up and down while

 

 

holding outer tub steady and check for looseness (more than

 

 

1/4" (6.35 mm) of movement).

 

 

 

Door locked at end of

Water remaining in washer after cycle.

Select DRAIN & SPIN to remove any water remaining in the

wash cycle

 

washer. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain.

 

 

 

Door will not unlock

Door locks when cycle has started.

If the “Add Garment” light is lit, press START/PAUSE once. The

 

 

door will unlock.

 

 

 

Desired option or setting

For best performance, not all settings

See the “Cycle Guide” for the available settings and options for

does not light

are available with each cycle, and some

each cycle.

 

options cannot be used together.

 

 

 

 

Incorrect or wrong

Check for proper water supply.

Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.

wash or rinse

 

 

 

Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and

temperatures

 

 

have both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged.

 

 

 

 

 

Remove any kinks in hoses.

 

 

 

 

Washing many loads.

Your hot water tank may not have enough hot water to keep up

 

 

with the number of hot or warm washes. This is normal.

 

 

 

Load not rinsed

Check for proper water supply.

Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.

 

 

 

 

 

Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the

 

 

inlet valve.

 

 

 

 

 

Both hot and cold water faucets must be on.

 

 

 

 

 

Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged.

 

 

 

 

 

Remove any kinks in the inlet hose.

 

 

 

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