Amana 40068304 User manual

Owner's Manual
Top Loading Washer
Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure
manual stays with washer.
Contents
ImportantSafetyInformation................ 3
Starting the Wash ............................... 4
Cycles ................................................ 6
Dispensers.......................................... 7
Features,Hints, and Care ................... 8
MovingandStorage............................. 9
TroubleShooting ................................. 10
Warranty ............................................. 12
 2000 Amana Appliances
Amana, Iowa 52204
Part No. 40068304
Printed in U.S.A. 9/00

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Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
DANGER
!
DANGER—Immediatehazards whichWILL result in severepersonal injury
ordeath.
WARNING
!
WARNING—Hazardsorunsafe practices whichCOULD resultinsevere
personalinjury or death.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION—Hazards orunsafe practices whichCOULD result in minor
personalinjury or product orproperty damage.
What You Need to Know
about Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety
Instructions appearing in this manual
are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may
occur. Common sense, caution, and care
must be exercised when installing,
maintaining, or operating washer.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not
understand.
Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly. If
registrationcard is missing, call Amana Consumer AffairsDepartment. When
contactingAmana,provide product information fromserialplate found onlower
righthand corner ofinner lid:
ModelNumber __________________________________
Manufacturing(P)Number_________________________
SerialNumber(S/N)______________________________
PurchaseDate__________________________________
DealerName ___________________________________
DealerAddress _________________________________
DealerPhone___________________________________
Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for
futurereferenceorif warranty serviceisrequired.
Foranswers to questionsor to locate an authorizedservicer,call1-800-NAT-
LSVC(1-800-628-5782)insideUSA or 319-622-5511outside USA. Warranty
servicemust be performedby an authorizedservicer.AmanaAppliancesalso
recommendscontactingan authorized servicerifservice is requiredafter
warrantyexpires.
For more information on this and other Amana
products, visit our Web site
www.amana.com
or
call Consumer Affairs Department at
1-800-843-0304
AsureExtended
Service Plan
AmanaAppliances offers long-term
service protection for this new washer.
Asure™Extended Service Plan,
covering functional parts, labor, and
travel charges, is specially designed to
supplement a strong warranty. Call 1-
800-528-2682 for information.
Parts and Accessories
Purchase replacement parts and
additional accessories by phone.
To order accessories for yourAmana
product, call 1-800-843-0304 inside
USA or 319-622-5511 outside USA.
Save Time and Money
If something seems unusual, please
check “Trouble Shooting” section,
which is designed to help you solve
problems before calling service. If you
have a question, write or call us
(include model number and phone
number) at:
ConsumerAffairs DepartmentAmana
Appliances
2800 - 220th Trail
Amana, Iowa 52204
Ph# 1-800-843-0304
Thank you for buying an Amana washer!

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Important Safety Information
WARNING
!
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death when using your
washer, follow these basic precautions, including the following:
20. Loading door must be closed
whenever washer is agitating or
spinning. Do not bypass loading
door switch by permitting
washer to operate with loading
door open.
21. Always read and follow
manufacturer’s instructions on
packages of laundry and
cleaning aids. Heed all
warnings or precautions. To
reduce risk of poisoning or
chemical burns, keep products
away from children at all times,
preferably, in a locked cabinet.
22. Never operate washer with
guards and/or panels removed.
23. Do not operate washer with
missing or broken parts.
24. Do not bypass safety devices.
25. Under certain conditions,
hydrogen gas may be produced
in a hot water system that has
not been used for 2 weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water
system has not been used
before using a washing
machine, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes.
This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. As
the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
1. Read all instructions before
using washer.
2. Be sure washer is properly
grounded.
3. Do not wash articles that have
been cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents,
or other flammable or explosive
substances. Vapors could
ignite or explode.
4. Do not add gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive
substances to wash water.
Vapors could ignite or explode.
5. Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids near this or any other
appliance.
6. Do not allow children to play on
or in washer. Close supervision
of children is necessary when
washer is used near children, a
safety rule for all appliances.
7. Before washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove
door to washing compartment.
8. Do not reach into washer if wash
tub is moving or agitator is moving.
9. Do not install or store washer
where it will be exposed to
water and/or weather.
10. Do not tamper with washer
controls.
11. Do not repair or replace any
part of washer or attempt any
service, unless specifically
recommended in user-
maintenance instructions or in
published user-repair
instructions that you
understand and have skills to
carry out.
12. To reduce risk of electric shock
or fire, do not use extension
cords or adapters to connect
washer to electrical power
source.
13. Use your washer only for its
intended purpose: non-
commercial clothes washing.
14. Always disconnect washer from
electrical supply before
attempting any service.
Disconnect power cord by
grasping the plug, not the cord.
15. Install washer according to
Installation Instructions. All
connections for water, drain,
electrical power, and grounding
must comply with local codes
and be made by licensed
personnel when required.
16. To reduce risk of fire, do not use
washer to launder clothes which
have traces of any flammable
substance, such as vegetable
oil, cooking oil, machine oil,
flammable chemicals, thinner,
etc., or anything containing wax
or chemicals, such as mops and
cleaning cloths. Flammable
substances may cause fabric to
catch fire by itself.
17. Use only fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static that
are appropriate for automatic
washers.
18. Keep your washer in good
condition. Bumping or dropping
washer can damage safety
features. If damage occurs, have
washer checked by qualified
service technician.
19.Replace worn powercords and/or
loose plugs.
Save These Instructions
CAUTION
!
To reduce risk of property damage due to flooding of washer unit, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
1. Do not pause an active cycle
for longer than thirty minutes.
Pressure switch may reset and
cause tub to overfill.
2. Always turn Load Level knob to
RESET before changing a water
level.
3. DO NOT hold Load Level knob
at RESET. Water will continue
to fill as long as knob is held at
RESET.

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Starting the Wash
1. Prepare clothes for washing
For best wash results:
• Removeitems frompockets andcuffs
• Close zippers and fasteners; mend rips and tears
• Sort items into separate loads
• Pre-treatstains and heavily soiled areas
2. Select WASH/RINSE temperature
Alwaysfollow garmentmanufacturer’s care labels for each fabric. See
chartbelow.
WASH / RINSE TYPE OF CLOTHING
Hot/Cold Sturdy whites and colorfast items;
work clothes, soiled items, and cloth
diapers
Warm/Warm
Available on
some models
Delicate or colorfast items
Warm/Cold −Moderately soiled permanent press,
silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic
Rinsing of some items
Cold/Cold −Non-colorfast items
Extra-delicate clothing
Rinsing of most items
NOTE: Energy Saver settings, marked with a dash (–), show
temperature settings that use the least energy.
3. Select LOAD SIZE / WATER LEVEL
Variable control allows you to select the most appropriate setting for each
wash load. Do not fill above top row of holes in tub with clothes. Use Water
Levelchart below todetermine setting.
IMPORTANT: Donotholdknob at RESETfor extended periods or washer
floodingmay result.
If These Controls
are Different from
Yours
These controls are intended to
show the variety of features that are
available in the product line. If your
washer does not have all the options
that are shown, it is not a mistake. The
information provided applies to several
of the models in the product line.
If you change your mind
and the LOAD SIZE
SETTING
If the tub is filling and you decide to
change the LOAD SIZE SETTING, you
must turn the knob to RESET before
changing the load size. The tub can
overfill if you do not turn to RESET
first.
IMPORTANT: Do not pause cycle for
longer than 30 minutes. Internal
pressure switch may reset and cause tub
to overfill.
If cycle has been paused for more than
30 minutes, set your Cycle Dial to spin
and set your wash cycle again.
QUICK WASH
LOAD SIZE WATER
LEVEL
Super Plus Max. Fill
Large 3/4 – Full
Medium 1/2 – 3/4 Full
Small
QUICK WASH
1/2 Full

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Starting the Wash (cont'd)
4. Select WASH/SPIN speed
Select wash/spin speed most appropriate to type of fabric in wash load.
Seechart below.
WASH/SPIN
SPEED LOAD TYPE
Regular/Fast Sturdy fabrics needing maximum water extraction
Regular/Slow Sturdy fabrics needing slower spin speed to reduce
wrinkling
Gentle/Fast Heavy loads of delicate fabrics needing fast spin for
better water extraction
Gentle/Slow Delicate fabrics needing slower spin to protect fabric and
clothing
5. Select wash cycle and time
Push timer knob in and turn to desired cycle and wash time. Timer knob
can be turned in either direction. Wash cycle and time selection depends
upon type of fabric and amount of soil. For best results when cleaning
heavily soiled items, use longer wash time, up to 15 minute maximum.
Lightly soiled items require less wash time. See "Cycles" section for
moreinformation.
6. Select EXTRA RINSE, if desired
EXTRA RINSE is useful forpeople with detergent sensitive skin.It
providesasecond rinse tomorecompletely remove laundryadditives,
suds,andperfumes in REGULAR,PERMANENTPRESS/KNITS, and
DELICATE cycles. To select, set switch to ON. Set switch to OFF if not
desired. EXTRA RINSE adds 10–15 minutes to total cycle time.
EXTRA SPIN (some models) shouldbe used when washingheavier
items, like towels, that retain water. The extra spin extracts additional
water from the clothing and shortens drying times. To select, set switch to
ON. Set switch to OFF if not desired. EXTRA SPIN adds approximately 3
minutes to your total wash time.
7. Pull OUT timer knob to start
Water fill begins. Stop washer by pushing knob in.
Measure and add detergent to washtub
Useonlydetergent recommended for top-
loadingwashers.
Add clothing to water in washtub
•Clothes should fill wash tub but should
not be packed. Loosely fill tub with
clothes no higher than top row of
holes.Items mustmove freelythrough
wash/rinsewater.
•Bulky fabrics may need more water
addedafter agitation begins. TurnLoad
Size knob to RESET and back to
desiredsetting.
Close washer lid
Washer will not operate when lid is open.