Amana LWA30AW-PLWA30AW User manual

Use and Guide
Home Laundry Automatic Washer
D3101E3B
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes
ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.)
Part No. 38643R3
November 1997

Table of
Contents
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................. 3
Before Washing
Prepare Wash Load .............................................................................. 5
Sort ....................................................................................................... 5
Pretreat ................................................................................................. 5
Loading the Washer
Load Articles ........................................................................................ 6
Load Sizes ............................................................................................ 6
Water Level .......................................................................................... 6
WaterWater Hardness .................................................................................... 7
Iron ....................................................................................................... 7
Wash Temperature ............................................................................... 7
Laundry Tips .............................................................................................. 8
Washing Temperature Guide ................................................................... 9
Optional Features
Bleach Dispenser ............................................................................... 10
Agitator Cap ....................................................................................... 10
Fabric Softener Dispenser ................................................................. 10
Special Care
Starching ............................................................................................ 11
Knits ................................................................................................... 11
Permanent Press ................................................................................. 12
Washing Special Items ............................................................................ 13
Washing Problems ................................................................................... 14
Stain Removal .......................................................................................... 15
Maintenance
Cold Weather Care ............................................................................. 18
Care Of Your Washer ........................................................................ t 8
Vacations and Extended Non-Use ..................................................... l8
Reinstallation of Shipping Materials ................................................. 18
Motor Overload Protector ...................................................................... 18
Before You Call For Service ................................................................... 19
If Service Is Required .............................................................................. 19
Factory Service Center ............................................................................ 20
Information For Handy Reference ........................................ Back Cover
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
and to reduce the risk of
fire or an explosion, do
not store or use
gasoline or other
flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other
appliance, w022
Reprinted by permission of the publisher.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(Save These Instructions)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock,
serious injury or death
to persons when using
your washer, follow
these basic precautions:W023
1. Read all instructions before
using the washer.
2. Refer to the GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS in the
INSTALLATION manual
for the proper grounding of
the washer.
3. Do not wash articles that
have been previously
cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable or
explosive substances as they
give off vapors that could
ignite or explode.
4. Do not add gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or
other flammable or
explosive substances to the
wash water. These
substances give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
.Under certain conditions,
hydrogen gas may be
produced in ahot water
system that has not been
used for two weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot
water system has not been
used fiJr such a period,
before using a washing
machine or combination
washer-dryer, turn on all
hot water faucets and let the
water flow from each for
several minutes. This will
release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS
FLAMMABLE, DO NOT
SMOKE OR USE AN
OPEN FLAME DURING
THIS TIME.
6. Do not allow children to
play on or in the washer.
Close supervision of
children is necessary when
the washer is used near
children. This is a safety
rule for all appliances.
7. Before the washer is
removed from service or
discarded, remove the lid to
the washing compartment.
8. Do not reach into the
washer if the washtub or
agitator is moving.
9. Do not install or store the
washer where it will be
exposed to water and/or
weather.
10. Do not tamper with the
controls.
11. Do not repair or replace any
part of the washer, or
attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in
the user-maintenance
instructions or in published
user-repair instructions that
you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
12. To reduce the risk of an
electric shock or fire, DO
NOT use an extension cord
or an adapter to connect the
washer to the electrical
power source.
13. Use your washer only for its
intended purpose, washing
clothes.
14.
15.
16.
17.
ALWAYS disconnect the
washer from electrical
supply before attempting
any service. Disconnect the
power cord by grasping the
plug, not the cord.
Install the washer according
to the INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS. All
connections for water,
drain, electrical power and
grounding must comply
with local codes and be
made by licensed personnel
when required. Do not do it
yourself unless you know
how!
I"o reduce the risk of fire,
clothes which have traces of
any flammable substances
such as vegetable oil,
cooking oil, machine oil,
flammable chemicals,
thinner, etc. or anything
containing wax or chemicals
such as in mops and
cleaning cloths, must not be
put into the washer. These
flammable substances may
cause the fabric to catch on
fire by itself.
Do not use fabric softeners
or products to eliminate
static unless recommended
by the manufacturer of the
fabric softener or product.
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18. Keep your washer in good
condition. Bumping or
dropping the washer can
damage safety features. If
this occurs, have your
washer checked by a
qualified service person.
19. Replace worn power cords
and/or loose plugs.
20. Be sure water connections
have a shut-off valve and
that fill hose connections are
tight. CLOSE the shut-off
valves at the end of each
wash day.
21. Loading door MUST BE
CLOSED any time the
washer is to agitate or spin.
DO NOT by-pass the
loading door switch by
permitting the washer to
agitate or spin with the
loading door open. A brake
will stop the washtub within
seconds if the loading door
is opened during spinning.
If the washtub does not stop
when the loading door is
opened, remove the washer
from use and call the service
person.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
Always read and follow
manufacturer's instructions
on packages of laundry and
cleaning aids. Heed all
warnings or precautions. To
reduce the risk of poisoning
or chemical burns, keep
them out of the reach of
children at all times
(preferably in a locked
cabinet).
Always follow the fabric
care instructions supplied
by the garment
manufacturer.
Never operate the washer
with any guards and/or
panels removed.
DO NOT operate the
washer with missing or
broken parts.
DO NOT by-pass any safety
devices.
Failure to install, maintain,
and/or operate this
machine according to the
manufacturer's instructions
may result in conditions
which can produce bodily
injury and/or property
damage.
NOTE: The 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 the washer.
Always contact your dealer,
distributor, service agent or the
manufacturer about any problems
or conditions you do not
understand.
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Before Washing...
Prepare Wash Load
Empty Pockets and Cuffs
Make sure all pockets are empty
and turn them inside out. One
bobby pin, metal or plastic toy,
nail or sharp object in a load can
catch laundry and cause tears.
Facial tissue left in a pocket will
produce extreme "lint". A crayon
or lipstick in a wash load may
cause stains that cannot be
removed. Roll down cuffs and
shake out grass, sand, and gravel.
Mend Rips and Tears
Little holes can become bigger in
the washer. Mend holes and tears
before placing garments in the
washer.
Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks
These can catch on garments in a
wash load and tear them. Tie belts
and sashes so they won't wind
around clothes.
Remove Nonwashable Trim
Check for colorfastness by
squeezing a portion of garment in
warm or hot sudsy water. If the
color bleeds or runs, wash the
item separately in cold water.
Sort
Proper sorting is easy if you
follow a few guidelines:
1. Sort by C()lor
Whites
Lights
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Darks
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2. Sort by Fabric and
Construction
Cottons and
Linens
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Synthetics,
Blends & Poly Knits
3. Sort by Care Label
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Hot
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Sort By Type and Amount of
Soil
Children's play clothes, as well
as work clothes, will need extra
treatment. Lightly soiled
clothes can become dingy if
washed with heavily soiled
items.
Sort Lint "Shedders" From
Lint "Receivers"
Some fabrics attract lint and
should not be washed with lint-
shedding loads. Lint shedders
me cottons, terry towels,
chenille bedspreads, rugs, and
clothes which have been
heavily bleached.
Lint receivers are synthetics,
permanent or durable press,
knits (including socks),
corduroy, and other smooth
fabrics.
Pretreat
Pretreat shin collars and cuffs
with a pre-wash product or liquid
detergent when placing them in
the washer. Before washing, treat
special stains with bar soap, liquid
detergent or a paste of water and
granular detergent. Use a pretreat
soil and stain remover.
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Load'ng the Washer...
Load Articles
Load items by the amount of
space they take up, not by their
weight. Mix large and small items
in a load to get the best washing
results.
Drop items loosely into the
washtub. The bulk of the clothes
rather than the weight will
determine load size. Do not pack
items in or wrap them around the
agitator. Overloading can cause
poor cleaning, excessive
wrinkling, and tears.
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Items should move freely through
the wash water for best cleaning
results. Items should rollover,
sink and then reappear.
When washing very' large items,
do not fill washtub as full as with
other loads.
Load Sizes
Small
3-4 perm. press dress shirts
OR
1twin sheet, 1 pillow case
OR
1-2 lightweight dresses
Medium
6-7 perm. press shirts
OR
2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases
OR
8 standard bath towels,
6 wash cloths
Large10-11 perm. press shirts
OR
2 full size sheets, 2 pillow cases, 2
pair men's pajamas
OR
12 standard bath towels,
4 hand towels, 4 wash cloths
Extra Large (OPTIONAL)
8-9 shirts and
5 pair polyester pants
OR
2 queen size sheets,
4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns
1 pair men's pajamas
OR
1 queen size bedspread
Reset (OPTIONAL)
Use the RESET if agitation has
started and more water is needed
for the load.
Water Level
Right
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Wrong
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NOTE: Illustrations shown with
fabric softener dispenser. Your
washer may have an agitator
cap.
The water level in your washer
should fit the size of your wash
load. Small loads will use lower
water levels. There must be
enough water in the washtub to
allow items to move and turn over
freely.
Overloading the washtub can
result in poor washing and
rinsing.
Overloading may also cause
wrinkling and tearing of items.
IMPORTANT: If in doubt
always use ahigher water level.
Most average loads will require
water setting of Large. Failure
to have the correct volume of
water relative to the load will
increase the incidence of
excessive lint.
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Water...
Water Hardness
.....:........ Soft Water
__/ 0 to 10m]lligramSperliter'
_Moderately Hard
:-.:_. --;],;4_ Water
J300 milligrams
per liter
Hard Water
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_"_ 7500milligramsperliter
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__ Very Hard Water
.:._,.z-'- ;J_/ Over 500 milligrams
__ perliter
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Water hardness is measured in
grains per gallon (G.P.G.) or parts
per million (P.P.M.). To learn
your water hardness, call your
Water Department or State
Extension Service. Hard water
will not remove soil as well as
soft water and can result in gray,
clingy laundry. To get clothes
clean in hard water, use a
phosphate detergent or use more
detergent if using a non-
phosphate detergent. Do not use
soap.
Hard Water May Be Softened
By:
1. A mechanical water softener
installed in your home.
2. The use of a packaged water
conditioner.
Soft Water
Water should be soft enough to
allow soaps and detergents to
remove soil effectively. Clothes
will be whiter and brighter when
washed and rinsed in soft water.
Iron
If iron is present in the water, the
clothes may become an all-over
yellow or they may be stained
with brown or orange spots or
streaks. Iron is not always visible
in the water.
Solutions to Iron Problems
The installation of a water
softener will remove small
amounts of iron from the water
supply. The installation of an iron
filter may be necessary for more
severe cases. If the iron comes
from the pipes, it may be
sufficient just to let the water run
into the empty washer for about
one minute. This may help to
clear the pipes. Spin this water out
of the washtub before starting the
wash.
If iron comes from the water
heater, drain the healer
occasionally to remove the rust.
If the Iron Condition Cannot Be
Corrected
Prepare the wash water first by
adding detergent (not soap), then
add the clothes to the washtub.
Use a phosphate detergent. The
phosphate content of a detergent
is listed on the package side
panel.
Add a nonprecipitating water
conditioner to the washtub just
before the rinse water enters. Do
not use fabric softener in the rinse
water if a packaged water
conditioner is used.
Iron With Chlorine Bleach
The use of chlorine bleach with
water that contains iron will make
the rust discoloration worse. Use
an "all fabric" bleach.
Wash Temperature
Hot Water
Hot water will give the best
results of cleaning and sanitizing,
but it is not suitable for all items.
It is best for sturdy whites and
colorfast items, heavily soiled
items and diapers.
Warm Water
By using warm water, there is less
chance of color loss in items.
Warm water also reduces
wrinkling in pemmnent press
items. Use with light and
moderate soils, non-colorfast or
dark colors, permanent press,
silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic.
Cold Water
Cold water is less effective in
cleaning than hot or warm water,
but it does minimize wrinkling
and color lading. Use it for
washing extra-sensitive clothes
and for the rinsing of all fabrics.
Energy
You can save energy when
washing by following a few
guidelines:
l. Heating water accounts for the
greatest energy expense when
washing. Save on heating
water by using cold rinses.
2. Wash full loads, but do not
overload.
3. Use soak cycles for heavily
soiled items to reduce wash
times.
4. Select a shorter wash time for
lightly soiled items.
140-°F [ l HOT
100-°F Io:! WARM
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65-°F-- COLD
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Laundry Tips...
Laundry
Aids Use Comments
SoakiPretreat
Products
Detergents!
Soaps
Bleaches
Fabric
Softeners
Water
Conditioners
Non-Precipitating
1hr
Precipitating Type
•Use a soaking agent and follow steps under "Soaking"
in your Operating Instructions insert or soak overnight
to remove stains and soils.
• Always follow manufacturer's instructions with any
pretreatment product.
•You may use detergent or soap in your washer. The
determining factor is the hardness of the water. Always
use detergent if the water is over three grains hard.
• Use to remove certain stains, disinfect, and keep clothes
white.
• Use bleach in the wash water only. Do not use bleach in
the rinse.
• Follow directions on care label of garment.
•Bleach should not be used as a substitute for detergent.
Use the recommended amount of bleach.
• Use to soften clothes and remove static electricity from
permanent press _fits and other fabrics of man-made
fibers.
• Add during the rinse cycle, or if available, use the fabric
softener dispenser, using no other product in the rinse.
Follow bottle directions carefully.
•These products soften water by tying up the hardness
minerals. Recommended if using soap with water over
three grains hard, or when using nonphosphate
detergents.
• These products settle out hardness minerals by
converting them into particles that will not dissolve in the
water. If used with nonphosphate detergent or soap in
hard water, a deposit may form on the clothes and
washer parts.
Do not use a soaking
agent with chlorine
bleach.
Do not use pretreaters
around the washer or
dryer control panel. They
may harm the f'mish or
panel markings.
•Soap and nonphosphate
powdered detergents
will not give good
washing results in hard
water. Soap in hard
water will form sticky
deposits.
• The use of powdered
soap is not recommended
when washing in cold
water.
• When using liquid
chlorine bleach, always
use the bleach dispenser.
• Always measure the
bleach. Never exceed
one cup of bleach per
full load.
•Never use chlorine
bleach and ammonia in
the same wash cycle.
•Undiluted fabric
softener poured directly
on clothes can stain them.
• Do not mix with
detergent or bleach.
• Do not use with
nonphosphate
detergents or soaps.
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Washing emperature Guide...
Water
Temperature Use Comments
HOT • Sturdy whites and colorfast items. •Best cleaning for heavily
(approx. 140 °-F) •Work clothes, soiled items.
•Soiled items. •Best for sanitizing.
•Diapers.
WARM
(approx. 100 °-F)
COLD
(approx. 65 -oF)
•Rinsing of some items (OPTIONAL).
•Light and moderately soiled items.
•Non-colorfast or dark colors.
• Permanent press.
• Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic.
• Rinsing of most items.
•Non-colorfast fabrics.
•Extra sensitive clothing.
Reduces wrinkling in
permanent press fabrics.
Less fading.
Reduces shrinking in knits.
• Saves energy.
•Reduces color fading.
• Reduces wrinkling.
•Reduces shrinking.
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Optional Features...
Bleach Dispenser
The bleach dispenser is located in
the left front comer, under the
loading door.
Use liquid bleach in the dispenser.
Powdered bleach must not be
used in the dispenser. Add
powdered bleach to the wash
water.
Use no more than one cup
chlorine bleach for large loads,
three-quarters cup for medium
and one-half cup for small loads.
Carefully pour recommended
amount of bleach into the
dispenser during the first fill of
the washer.
Be careful not to spill undiluted
bleach. It is a strong chemical and
can damage some fabrics if it is
not properly diluted.
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Fabric Softener
Dispenser
To Use Dispenser
After the clothes are loaded into
the washtub and before the start
of the WASH cycle, pour the
proper amount of liquid fabric
softener into the bottle measuring
cap (see bottle directions). Pour
into dispenser.
The large fabric softener
dispenser allows for the fabric
softener to be diluted with water.
We recommend adding water up
to the fill level. Do not exceed tip
of arrow which indicates correct
fill level. Over-filling can al!ow
fabric softener to spill onto the
clothes.
Setting the water level to medium
or higher will result in better
performance from the fabric
softener.
The fabric softener will remain in
the dispenser during the wash fill,
agitation and spin. At the end of
the wash spin, the liquid fabric
softener will be dispensed into the
washtub through the slots in the
agitator and will be mixed with
the incoming rinse water.
To Clean The Dispenser
Remove the dispenser housing
from agitator by squeezing the
lower part of the dispenser,
pulling directly upward and at the
same time tilting slightly. This
will expose the dispenser cup,
which is also removable for
cleaning (refer to illustration).
Both housing and cup can be
soaked in hot soapy water and
rinsed clean. The tunnel shape in
top of agitator also needs to be
cleaned. The hole and the slots in
the two rings will require using a
small brush for proper cleaning.
After cleaning, install dispenser
cup, then push dispenser housing
directly downward onto top of
agitator until firmly snapped
together.
Use Tips
•Fabric softener spilled onto
garments may cause staining.
To remove, soak in a soapy
solution made from Sard
Wonder Soap or rub the stain
with a bar of Sard, then wash.
• Liquid fabric softeners will be
dispensed during the final rinse
and should not be combined
with bleach, bluing, starch,
detergents, soaps or packaged
water conditioners during this
rinse.
• Fabric softener is not to be
used in dispenser when using
Prewash cycle, if available.
° When adding detergent to wash
water, do not allow any to enter
into softener dispenser cup, as
softener will become gummy.
To prevent softener buildup, the
dispenser can be filled with clean
water for automatic cleaning. This
can be done in washing cycles
other than when softener is used.
DISPENSER
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DISPENSER
CUP
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AGITATOR
Agitator Cap
IMPORTANT: If your washer
comes with an agitator cap, the
cap must be on at all times.
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Special • • •
Starching
Starching adds crispness and
body to fabrics, enhances soil
resistance, and makes ironing
easier. There are several types of
starches. Carefully follow label
dircctions for spray or hand
slarching or starching in the
washer.
Knits
A variety of knits are used for
marly types of clothing and
household furnishings. Many
knits
are machine washable, some are
hand washable, and some must be
dry-cleaned. When buying, make
sure the garment has a care label
with care instructions. These
directions must be followed.
Some knits are stretched during
their manufacture and may shrink
or relax when exposed to water.
Cotton Knits
Unless the label indicates that it is
preshrunk, cotton knits will
probably shrink to some degree.
Overdrying contributes to
shrinkage of cotton knits, Wash
water should be hot or warm
suitable tor color and soil. The
rinse water should be cold.
Rayon Knits
Rayon stretches and shrinks
easily. Treat as a delicate fabric
and wash gently.
Synthetic Fiber Knits
Knits made from synthetic fibers
or blends containing a high
percentage of synthetics will
generally keep their shape. When
buying, make sure the trimmings
(including belts) are machine
washable, seams are not
puckered, and zippers and
trimmings are well fastened.
Knits of Man-Made Fibers
In general, follow the rules for
permanent press fabrics as
they tend to have the same
characteristics. Set machine to
PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS
cycle. Set the wash water warm,
or suitable for color and soil.
Rinse water should be cold. Do
not wash with lint-shedding
fabrics. Separate items for color,
washing whites separately.
Sweaters of Man-Made Fibers
Follow directions for comparable
knits. Button sweaters and turn
inside out. The ribbon behind the
buttons and button holes may
shrink. Stretch to shape after
washing. Orlon sweaters may
stretch. Avoid pulling them when
wet. Dryer dry.
Wool Sweaters
Loosely knit or delicately
constructed sweaters will need
delicate care. Hand wash.
Measure garment before and after
washing. Squeeze gently |hrough
the water with little motion. Rinse
thoroughly. Block to shape and
dry fiat.
For sweaters labeled "machine
washable", follow manufacturer's
directions. Dry fiat. Excess
agilation and excess tumbling are
the main causes of wool
shrinkage.
Wool Knits
Dry-clean wool knits unless
labeled machine washable.
Follow manufacturer's directions.
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Permanent Press
Permanent or durable press
garments and household items
will usually not need pressing
when washed and dried properly.
However, some will be more
wrinkle resistant than others.
The care needed for permanent
press is a little different than for
cottons. Permanent press
garments will soften or become
pliable when heated. This
softening when it is in warm or
hot wash water will allow wear
wrinkles to be removed. It will
also cause the fabric to wrinkle if
it is crushed, squeezed or spun
when hot.
How "lb Wash Permanent Press
1. Wash often. Permanent press
clothes tend to !ook clean even
when they should be washed.
2. Sort loads correctly, refer to
Page 5.
3. Do not wash with lint-shedding
loads. Permanent press attracts
lint in the wash water.
4. Pre-treat grease stains and oily
areas. This is especially
important for shirt collars and
cuffs. Rub liquid detergent or a
paste of detergent into the
area.
5. Use the PERMANENT
PRESS/KNITS cycle, hot or
warm water, cold rinse, and
sufficient detergent,
6. Use fabric softener in the rinse
water. This will reduce the
static electricity which attracts
lint and makes garments cling.
To Dry Permanent Press
For best results, pemlanent press
should be dryer dried. See
garment care labels. Ironing may
be necessary. Use low heat setting
on iron or steam setting on a
steam iron.
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Washing Special Items...
Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label Instructions
Bedding
Diapers
Draperies, Curtains,
Slip Covers
Pillows
(Feather and Down)
•Wm'm wash and warm rinse if available.
•PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle.
• Pretreat heavily soiled areas belbre washing.
•When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the
blanket over the plug. Only dryer dry if manufacturer says it can be done.
• Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a
small amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washing.
• Limit wash load to two dozen diapers.
•Recommend an all-purpose detergent.
•Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.
•Sun-damaged draperies and curtains will not withstand washing.
• Use warm water.
• Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust,
and the sun.
• Fiberglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable.
Some fiberglass curtains should be hand washed.
• Do not wash pillows unless they can be dryer dried. They may mildew if not
dried completely.
• Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance.
• Use warm wash and cold rinse.
Rugs •Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.
•Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.
Slips and Nightgowns Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on
the PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle.
To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine
bleach occasionally.
Use fabric softener in the rinse to remove static electricity.
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Washing Problems...
To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good washing practices at all times to prevent a gradual build-up
of soil or water hardness minerals on them. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they should be,
take corrective measures immediately.
Problem Cause Solution
Gray or Dingy Insufficient Detergent Add more detergent to washtub before
Clothes loading clothes. Mild detergents are not
suitable for average soil.
Improper Sorting Wash whites separately. Separate light
from heavily soiled items. Clothes can
pick up soil from dirty wash water.
Nonphosphate Detergent and Hard Water Follow package directions, Soften water
if possible.
Water Not Hot Enough White clothes will stay whiter with hot
wash water. Increase temperature.
Overcrowding Washer Clothes must circulate freely' through the
water for best results.
Yellowed Clothes Unremoved Soil Skin soil is hard to remove. Check hem
edge of sheets and pillowcases, bottom
end of t-shirts, etc, If this portion is
white and center is yellow, the fabric
contains unremoved soil. Use sufficient
detergent and a hot wash. Chlorine
bleach may be needed.
Clothes Stained From Iron In The Water To test if an iron stain, use a rust remover
on a portion of the garment. Follow
bottle directions for larger items.
Older Clothes Some white fabrics tuna yellow with age
and cannot be whitened.
Clothes Tearing Improper Use of Chlorine Bleach No correction for bleach damaged clothes.
or Damage Always measure and dilute bleach.
Overcrowding or Overloading Make sure all items can move freely
during agitation.
Insufficient Precare Fasten all hooks and zippers. Mend tears.
Remove objects from pockets.
Excessive Lint Improper Sorting Fabrics which shed lint cannot be washed
with fabrics that receive lint.
Insufficient Detergent /Use enough detergent so lint remains
Non-phosphate Detergent suspended in water and flushed out.
Mixing Fabric Types Knits and Permanent Press attract lint.
Wash these only with similar items. Use
fabric softener in rinse water.
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Stain Removal...
Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly. Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remove. Hot
water will set some stains, particularly protein based stains. Use cold or warm water on these before washing in
hot water.
WARNING
Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, etc.
into a washer or dryer. Never put articles that have been cleaned with such substances into
a washer or dryer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in a fire, explosion,
and/or serious burns or death. All items with these substances on them should be
thoroughly hand-washed with a detergent so that no trace of the flammable substances
remains. The articles can then be machine washed and/or dried.
When using any kind of a dry-cleaning fluid, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
The fumes should never be inhaled. Use in a well ventilated room away from sparks and
flames. Air dry before washing or drying. Dry-cleaning fluid may cause a "ring" to be
formed on some permanent press fabrics. This will not wash out. To remove, clean the
garment in a coin-operated dry-cleaning unit, or by a professional dry-cleaner, wo24
Stain Treatment
Adhesive Tape Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (see
WARNING above). Launder.
Airplane Glue Place face down on paper towels and sponge with fingernail polish remover
until stain dissolves. Launder.
Alcoholic Beverages Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold
water. Apply detergent to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric,
launder in hot water using chlorine bleach.
Blood
Candlewax
Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in cold water. Rub detergent
into stain, ff stain persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the
stain and rub again with detergent. If safe for fabric, launder in hot water and
chlorine bleach if traces of the stain persist.
Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and
press with warm iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge
with dry-cleaning solvent (see WARNING above). Let dry, launder. If traces of
color remain, launder with a commercial color remover or if sale for the fabric,
hot water and chlorine bleach.
Catsup, Tomato-Based Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain
Products and if safe )or fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Chewing Gum Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and
sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.
Cocoa or Chocolate Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into slain, rinse. If greasy stain remains,
sponge face down on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the
stain remains, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Coffee, Tea Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain,
launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Crayon Treat the same as candle wax (above) or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric)
using soap (not a detergent) and 1-2 cups baking soda. If stains remain,
professional dry-cleaning may be necessary.
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Stain
Deodorants and
Anti-Perspirants
Treatment
Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of
some dyes. The color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with
ammonia then rinsed. To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub, rinse. If stains
remain, rub detergent into stain and launder with hot water and chlorine bleach
(if safe for fabric).
Dye Treat with a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam) or if safe for fabric,
bleach with chlorine bleach.
Egg If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in cold waler. Rub detergent into damp
stain and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Fabric Softener Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual.
Fruit Juices Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for
fabric).
Grease, Oil Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (see
WARNING on Page 15). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or
detergent. Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric).
Ink
Iodine
Lipstick
Mildew
Milk and Milk Products
Miscellaneous
Eye and Face Make-up,
Tar, Gravy, Felt-Tip
Marker, Pitch,
Typewriter Ribbon
Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel
and sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (see WARNING on
Page 15). Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the dampened
stain and launder. Some inks may be impossible to remove.
Rinse from the back side of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a
commercial color remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and
starch. Let stand for 15-30 minutes and launder.
Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (see WARNING on
Page 15). Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.
Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cannot be removed.
Launder with chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine
bleach, soak in an all-fabric bleach, then launder.
Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for
fabric). Sponge with a cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 15), if a stain is
noticeable. Rewash.
Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid
(see WARNING on Page 15). Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water
and eight parts dry-cleaning solvent). Use a spoon to loosen stain. Keep stain
moist with dry spotter and blot occasionally with toweling. Continue until stain
is removed. Allow to dry completely, rinse in warm water, and launder as
usual.
Mud Scrape off excess. Soak in solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon
liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes.
Rinse. Launder in hot or warm water with enzyme product.
Mustard Rub dampened stain with bar soap. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach
(if safe for fabric).
Nail Polish Place lace down on paper towel. Sponge with nail polish remover (non-oily)
until stain disappears. Launder. Do not use nail polish remover on Acetate or
Arnel fabrics.
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Stain
Paint
Treatment
Water-based .... Treat by rinsing fabric in cool water while stains are still wet.
Then launder. Dried paint cannot be removed. Oil-based -- Pretreat with a
solvent recommended on the paint container. If not available, use mineral spirits.
Rinse. Pretreat with a stain remover or detergent, rinse and launder.
Perspiration Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach
(if safe for fabric). If the fabric is discolored, you can try to restore it by treating
fresh stains with ammonia or old stains with vinegar.
Rust Apply a commercial rust remover (Whink, Rit, RoVer, etc.) Follow
manufacturer's directions. Then launder as usual.
Scorching Launder using hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Fabrics can
be damaged by being scorched. If this has happened, you may not be able to
remove the marks.
Shoe Polish Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine
bleach if safe for fabric.
Soft Drinks Rinse stain with cold water immediately. Launder in warm water and chlorine
bleach if safe for fabric.
Tobacco Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse. If necessary, soak in an all-fabric
bleach solution. If stain remains, launder with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Urine Rinse with cold water. Soak with an enzyme soaking product. Launder in hot
water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). If the color of the fabric has
changed, sponging the area with ammonia may restore the color.
Vomit Soak in a solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid hand
dishwashing detergent, and one tablespoon ammonia (if safe for fabric). Soak
15 minutes. Use sponge to loosen stain. Blot with toweling. Launder in hot water
(if safe for fabric) with an enzyme product.
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Maintenance...
Cold Weather Care
If the washer is delivered on a
cold day (below freezing), or is
stored in an unheated room or
area during the cold months, do
not attempt to operate it until the
washer has had a chance to warm
up.
Care Of Your Washer
Use only a damp or sudsy cloth
for cleaning the control panel.
Some spray prewash products
may harm the finish on the
control panel.
Wipe the washer cabinet as
needed. If detergent, bleach or
other washing products are spilled
on the cabinet, wipe immediately.
Some products will cause
permanent damage if spilled on
the cabinet.
Do not use scouring pads or
abrasive cleansers.
Do not lay sharp or rough objects
on or against the washer. The
finish could be damaged.
The washtub will need no
particular care though it may need
rinsing or wiping after an unusual
load has been washed. This also
may be necessary if too little
detergent has been used.
Leave the loading door open to
allow the inside of the washer to
dry out after use. This helps
prevent musty odors from
developing.
Vacations and
Extended Non-Use
IMPORTANT: To avoid
possible property damage due
to flooding, turn off the water
supply to the washer whenever
there will be an extended period
of non-use.
Reinstallation of
Shipping Materials
Shipping Brace
The corrugated shipping brace
should be saved and reinstalled
whenever the washer is moved.
To reinstall the brace, open the
washer lid and place the brace
over the washer agitator, placing
the back of the brace into the
washtub first.
Shipping Plug
The plastic shipping plug should
be saved and reinstalled any time
the washer is moved. The plug fits
into two openings: The base
opening and the shipping plug
opening on the bottom of the
mobile pivot dome. The plug
MUST be inserted into both
openings to prevent damage to the
washer. In order to accomplish
this, the shipping plug opening
must be directly lined up with the
base opening. See illustration
below.
SHIPPING
PLUG
.-.-- OPENING
BASE
"" OPENING
' _;_,,jj-_-----.._ SHIPPING
PLUG
W3771E1A
Motor Overload Protector...
This internal overload protector
will stop the motor automatically
in the event of an overload. The
overload protector wil! reset itself
in two or three minutes and the
motor will restart automatically.
If the overload protector stops the
motor again, remove the washer
from use and call the service
person to correct the problem.
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Before You Call For Service...
• if Your Washer:
Won't
Agitate
Won't Won't
Fill Start Won't Possible Reason
Spin Do This To Correct
•Be sure the power cord is plugged all the way into the
electrical outlet.
•Close the loading door.
•Check the house fuse or circuit breaker.
•Has the motor overload protector cycled?
Turn on the hot and cold water faucets.
•Pull timer knob out to start the washer.
Was the last spin completed?
Clean the filter screens located at the faucet end of the inlet
hoses. Owner is responsible for service call regarding
cleaning of the screens.
Water is siphoned from the washer during the cycle. Refer to
the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS supplied with the
washer.
Are the controls properly set?
•Broken drive belt. Call the serviceman.
If Service Is Required...
If service is required, contact the
nearest Factory Authorized
Service Center.
If you are unable to locate an
authorized service center or are
unsatisfied with the service
performed on your washer,
contact:
Amana Appliances
2800 220th Trail
EO. Box 8901
Amana, Iowa 52204-0001
Phone: [phone] In USA
[phone] Outside USA
FAX: [phone]
MODEL
NUMBER AND SERIAL
NUMBER
W3341EOE
When calling or writing about
your washer, PLEASE GIVE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBERS. The model and serial
numbers are located on the
nameplate. The nameplate will be
in the location shown. Please
include a copy of your bill of sale
and any service receipts you have.
_1_[ WARNING
To reduce the risk of
serious injury or death,
DO NOT repair or replace
any part of the washer or
attempt any servicing
unless specifically
recommended in the user-
maintenance instructions
or in published user-
repair instructions that
you understand and have
the skills to carry out. w02s
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Factory Service Centers...
Listed below are Factory Service Centers which service most metropolitan mad surrounding areas. Amana also has
a network of independent authorized technicians. Locate a Factory Service Center or indcpcndcnt authorized
Amana service technician by calling 1-800-628-5782 inside USA and 319-622-5511 outside USA. When
contacting Amana provide product information (locate product information on the nameplate). Warranty service
must be performed by an authorized Amana technician. Amana also recommends contacting an authorized
Amana technician if service is required after wan'anty expires.
Amana Factory Service Center Arizona
Also dispatches service in areas of Nevada
Amana Factory Service Center Southern California
Also dispatches service in areas of Oregon and Washington
Amana Factory Service Center Colorado
Also dispatches service in areas on Utah
Amana Factory Service Center Florida
Amana Factory Service Center Georgia
Also dispatches service in areas of Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, andTennessee
Amana Factory Service Center Iowa
Also dispatches service m areas of Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin
Amana Factory Service Center Illinois
Also dispatches service m areas of Indiana and Kentucky
Amana Factory Service Center Massachusetts
Also dispatches service m areas of New Hampshire and Rhode Island
Amana Factory Service Center Maryland
Also dispatches service in areas of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Anmna Factory Service Center New York
Also dispatches service m areas of Connecticut and New Jersey
Amana Factory Service Center Ohio
Also dispatches service in areas of Michigan and Pennsylvania
Amana Factory Service Center Texas
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
Amana offers long-term service protection for this new appliance. Asure TM Extended Service Plan is specially
designed to supplement Amana's strong warranty. Once we have received your registration card, you will receive
coverage and pricing information in the mail. This plan covers functional parts, labor and travel charges.
Call 1-800-528-2682 if you have any questions. This service plan is only available in USA.
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