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 won’t run or fill, washer stops working (cont.)

Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet

Door locked at end of wash cycle

Door will not unlock

Incorrect or wrong wash or rinse temperatures

Not using HE detergent or using too

Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can

much HE detergent.

slow or stop the washer. Always measure detergent, following

 

manufacturer’s directions based on your load requirements.

 

 

 

To remove suds, cancel cycle. Select the QUICK cycle. Touch

 

and hold HOLD TO START. Do not add more detergent.

Door not opened between cycles.

After 3 wash cycles in a row are completed, the door must be

 

opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin.

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

end of the drain hose more than

the 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 “Secure

to the standpipe.

the Drain Hose” in Installation Instructions.

 

 

Using cycles with a slower spin

Cycles with slower spin speeds remove less water than cycles

speed.

with fast 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 recommendation for each cycle.

The load may be out of balance.

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

 

or jeans jacket with a few extra items.

 

 

Not using HE detergent or using too

Use only HE detergent. Suds from regular detergent or using too

much HE detergent.

much detergent can slow or stop draining or spinning. Always

 

measure and follow manufacturer’s directions for your load.

 

 

Small items may have been caught

Check the drum for any items sticking through the drum holes.

in the pump or stuck between the

Empty pockets and use garment bags when washing small

washer drum and the outer tub.

items.

Water remaining in washer after cycle.

Select DRAIN & SPIN to remove any water remaining in the

 

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

Door locks when cycle has started.

If the “Add a Garment” light is lit, touch HOLD TO START once.

 

The door will unlock.

Check for proper water supply.

Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.

 

 

 

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

 

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.

 

 

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