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If you experience Possible Causes Solution
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Monthly maintenance not done as
recommended.
Using wrong or too much detergent.
Run the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle monthly.
See “Washer Care” in “Washer Maintenance.”
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always
follow the manufacturer’s directions.
See “Washer Care” section.
Odors
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before
washing to avoid snags and tears.
Sharp items were in pockets during
wash cycle.
Strings and straps could have tangled.
Items may have been damaged before
washing. Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.
Fabric damage can occur if washer is
tightly packed.
Liquid chlorine bleach may have been
added incorrectly. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up
bleach spills.
Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than
recommended by manufacturer.
Do not place load items on top of bleach dispenser when
loading and unloading washer.
Garment care instructions may not
have been followed. Always read and follow garment manufacturer’s care label
instructions. See the “Cycle Guide” to match your load with
the best cycle.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.
Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is started.
Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.
Fabric Damage
TROUBLESHOOTING
The lid is not closed.
A cycle was stopped or paused using
the START/Pause/Unlock Lid button.
Close the lid. The washer will not start or ll with the lid open.
The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until the
basket has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes if
washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
Lid Locked light is
ashing