Amana NAH6800 User manual

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\&!elcome and congratulations on your
purchase of an Amana _swasher! Your
complete satisfaction is very important to us.
For best results, we suggest reading this
material to help acquaint you with proper
operating and maintenance procedures.
Should you need assistance in the future, it is
helpful to:
I) Have complete model and serial number
identification of your washer. This is
located on a data plate on the back door.
Date of Purchase
Model Number
Serial Number
2) IMPORTANT: Keep this guide
and the sales receipt in a safe
place for future reference, Proof
of original purchase date is
needed for warranty service.
If you have questions, write us (include your
model,serialnumberand phone number)
or call:
Maytag Services, LLC
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY
(for deaf, hearing impaired or speech
impaired)
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)
http:i/www, maytag.com
NOTE: In our continuing effort to
improve the quality of our
app|iances_ it may be necessary to
make changes to the appliance
without revising this guide°
For service and warranty
information_ see page 15°
MPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS
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What you need to know about safety instructions
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide 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 appliance.
Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you do
not understand.
I. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. As with any equipment using electricity and having moving parts, there are
potential hazards.To use this appliance safely, the operator should become
familiar with the instructions for operation of the appliance and always
exercise care when using it.
3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to
the weather.
4. Install and level washer on a floor that can support the weight.
5. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance
cord into a receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in
accordance with local and national codes. See installation instructions for
grounding this appliance.
6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a. Do not wash items 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. Hand wash and line dry any items containing these substances.
Any material on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which is
saturated with flammable liquids or solids, should not be placed in
the washer until all traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes
have been removed. These items include acetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS CONT.
b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other [ 1. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service
flammable or explosive substances to the ,Hash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot ,Hater system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. Ifthe hot water system has not been
used for such a period, before using a ,Hasher or
combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water
faucets and Eet the ,Hater flow from each for several
minutes.This wilt release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use
an open flame during this time.
d. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with
vegetable or cooking oil.These items may contain
some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil,
the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
7. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or tumblers
are moving.
8. Do not: allow children or pets to play on, in or in
front of the appliance. Close supervision is necessary
when the appliance is used near children and pets.
9. Do not tamper with controls.
10. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
your washen Service is to be done only by qualified
service personnel.
12. Keep all laundry aids such as detergents, bleach, etc.,
out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked
cabinet_ Use laundry aids only as directed by the
manufacturer. Observe all warnings on container labels.
13. Keep the area around and underneath washer free from
the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint,
paper, rags, gasoline, and aH other flammable vapors and
liquids.
14. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids
(such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash.
Hazardous fumes can form.
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Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small
particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
For flame resistant finishes - follow garment
manufacturer's instructions carefully. Improper
laundering could remove the finish.
Before the appliance is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the washing
compartment.
Inlet hoses are subiect to damage and deterioration
over time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges, kinks,
cuts, wear or leaks and replace them every five years
SAVE "tHESE |NSTRUCTiON$
Step Control features vdry by model.
The tub can be loaded completely full with dry, unfolded
clothes, However, do not pack the tub tightly,
Overloading may reduce washing efficiency and possibly
cause creasing or wrinkling of the load,
When washing big, bulky items or a couple of small items
that do not fill the tub completely, such as a rug or two
sweaters, a few towels should be added for improved
tumbling and spin performance,
o To assure good cleaning results, it is very important to avoid
overloading the washer when washing heavily soiled loads,
" To load a forgotten item, press the START/PAUSE pad,
add the item, close the door and press the START/
PAUSE pad again.After a 15 to 30 second pause, the cycle
will resume,
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•Close door carefully to avoid slamming.
NOTE: To assurethat your additional items get dean, do not
wait more than five minutes after the cycle has started to add
the item.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Step
Press the appropriate pad for the type of load.This will determine the tumble/pause pattern and spin speed for the cycle.
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HAND WASH -Alternating periods of short and long soak and gentle
spin speed. Use for items labeled "hand wash".
DELICATES -Gentle tumble action and gentle spin speed. Use for
dress shirts!blouses, nylons and sheer or lacy garments.
Ha-iRON WEAR - Reduced tumble pattern and spin speed to
reduce wrinkling. Use for dress shirts/pants, wrinkle free clothing and
poly/cotton blend clothing.
COTTON/STURDY - Normal tumble pattern and high speed spin.
Use for towels, jeans, sheets, linens, underwear and t-shirts=
Step WASH!RINSE TEMP
Press the appropriate "A" or" v" pad to select the wash and rinse water
temperatures. Follow the garment care label and chart below for best results.
HOT/COLD - Whites and heavily soiled color-fast items
WARM/WARM - Color-fast items,When warm rinse is selected, only the third
rinse will be warm.The first and second rinses will be cold to conserve energy=
WARM/COLD - Moderately soiled color-fast items; most wrinkle free items
COLD/COLD - Brightly colored, lightly soiled items; washable woolens
TEMP-ASSURE (select models) -The controlled heating feature can be used
with any wash!rinse temperature to optimize cleaning performance. When on, the
water heater will help maintain the wash water temperature during the wash cycle.
HOT/COLD
WARM/WARM
WARM/COLD
COLD/COLD
TEMP=ASSURE
COFITROLLED HEATING
IMPORTANT: The washer features an automatic temperature control to provide a warm wash of approximately !05 °F and cold wash
of approximately 65 ° £
While the washer is #lling,you may notice just hot and/or just cold water going through the dispenser when cold or warm wash temperatures
are selected. This is a normal function of the automatic temperature control feature as the washer determines the temperature of the water.
NOTE: In wash water temperatures below 60 °F,detergents do not dissolve well or clean well. Care labels define cold water
as up to 83 °E
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Press the appropriate pad to select the soil level or special cycle.
HEAVY -Use for cleaning heavily soiled loads.
MEDIUM -Use for cleaning moderately soiled loads.This
setting will be appropriate for most loads.
EIGHT - Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads.
QUICK WASH - The QUICK WASH setting offers a
quick cycle time. Suggested uses include freshening newly
purchased clothes, or clothing that has been packed away.
RINSE & SPIN -Choose this setting to rinse only and
then spin.
SPECHA/......
CYCL,,,IES
Step
Press the appropriate pad(s) to select one or more options.
DELAY WASH -Allows the start of any cycle to be delayed for up to 9
hours, btake the appropriate selection for your load, then press the DELAY
WASH pad once for one hour or press the pad again to increase the delay
wash time up to 9 hours in one hour increments.
STAIN TREAT -Adds time to the wash and rinses for better stain
removal.Automatically provides a fourth rinse.
PRESOAK -Adds IS minutes of mostly soaking with minimal tumbling
before the regular cycle. Can be selected with any cycle.
EXTRA RIHSE - A fourth rinse at the end of the cycle to more
completely remove laundry additives and perfumes.
SPIH OHLY- Spins only.
FASTER SPIH -Use for ieans, towels and bedding. Removes more water
from loads during spin.
LOHGER SPIH -Use for jeans, towels and bedding. Removes more
water from loads during spin by adding one minute to the spin time.
OPTIONS
SPIN OPTIONS
SPIN ONLY FASTER SPIN LONGER SPIN S_GNAL
HOTE:To minimize wrinkling of wrinkle free fabrics, the FASTER SPIN
and LONGER SPiN options are not recommended. Do .or overload
the washer.
SIGHAJ. - Press the "+" or"-" SIGNAL pad to increase or decrease the end of cycle signal volume.
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Close the doon
START
° Add detergent and additives to the dispenser (See page 6).
Push the START/PAUSE pad.
,When the washer is started after a pause, there will be a 30-second delay
before continuing the cycle=
Pressing OFF cancels the cycle and stops the washer,
NOTE:When the cycle is complete,the DOOR LOCKED light will go out.
The door will open easily. Do not attempt to open the washer door when
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P&USE
OFF
After pressing START/PAUSE, this display will show the estimated time
remaining in the cycle=The estimated time remaining may fluctuate to better
indicate the wash time left in the cycle=
ESTIMATED TIME
DOOR LOCKED - Lights whenever the door of the washer is locked.The door
can be unlocked by pressing the START/PAUSE pad to stop the washer=
Pad indicator Lights -The indicator lights above the pads will illuminate when
the pad is selected=
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DOOR LOCKED
_ "ATER USE
The amount of water used wiJJvary with each load=The washer uses an
adaptive fill valve to provide the appropriate amount of water for efficient
cleaning performance and conservation of water and energy= Fill time will vary
depending on water pressure=
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Your washer is designed to use either
high efficiency (HE) detergents or
regular detergents normally used with
top=loading washers.
For best cleaning results, use a high efficiency
detergent such asTide HE orWisk HE. High
efficiency detergents contain suds suppressors
which reduce or eliminate suds.When less suds
are produced, the load tumbles more efficiently
and cleaning results are maximized.
When using regular detergent formulated for
top=loading washers, it is important to pay close
attention to the soil level of the load, load size
and water hardness _'_'.To avoid over-
sudsing_ reduce the amount of
detergent used with soft water or with
small or lightly soiled loads.
1. Pour the recommended amount of laundry
detergent directly into the detergent compartment
before starting the washer or as it is filling.
2. If color-safe bleach is to be used, it should be
added with detergent to the detergent
compartment for best results.
oWhen adding color-safe bleach with detergent, it
is best if both laundry products are in the same
form; granular or liquid.
The automatic dispenser consists of three
compartments which hold U) liquid or granular
detergent and color safe bleach, 2) liquid chlorine
bleach and 3) liquid fabric softener. All laundry
products can be added at once in their respective
dispenser compartments.They will be dispensed at
the appropriate time for most effective cleaning.
After loading the laundry additives into the dispenser,
close the dispenser lid.
Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
ee To determine water hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or State University Extension office in >,our area.
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(Liquid Chlorine Bleach Only)
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4.
Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.
Do not exceed the HAX FiLL line.The liquid
chlorine bleach compartment will hold 3/4 of a
cup.
Avoid splashing or over-filling the compartment.
Over-filling the compa_ment will
release the liquid chlorine bleach into
the washer too early,
The washer automatically dispenses bleach into
the tub at the appropriate time in the wash cycle.
The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine
bleach before it reaches the wash load.
NOTES:
Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach
directly onto the load or into the tub. [t is a
powerful chemical and can cause fabric
damage, such as weakening of the fibers or
color loss, if not used properly=
" If you prefer to use color-safe, non-chlorine
bleach, add it to the detergent compartment.
Do not pour color-safe bleach into
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the bleach compartment°
2.
3.
Pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric
softener into the softener compartment. For
smaller loads use less than one capful.
Fabric softener should be diluted with warm
water until it reaches the HAX FILL line on the
compartment. Do not fill above the MAX
FILL line. If the compartment is filled
above the MAX FILL line, fabric
softener will enter the washer too early,
This compartment automatically releases liquid
fabric softener at the proper time during the
rinse cycle.
.OTES:
Use the softener compartment only for liquid
•fabric softeners=
Using the Downy Ball* is not recommended
] with this washer. It will not add fabric softener
at the appropriate time. Use the dispenser on
topofthewasher
'? Brand names are trademarks of the respectivemanufacturers,
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Turn off ehe water faucets after finishing the
day's washing. This will shut off the water supply to the
washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from
escaping waten Leave the door open to allow the inside of the
washer to dry out
Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other
spills as they occur,
Clean the following as recommended:
Control Panel -Clean with a soft, damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel.
Cabinet - lean with soap and water.
Antimicrobial Product Protection
This washer is equipped with antimicrobial
component protection. The rubber door seal is
treated to be resistant to mold, mildew and
odor<ausing bacteria.
Clean the interior of the washer periodically to remove any
dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew or bacteria residue that may
remain in the washer as a result of washing clothes. We
recommend taking the following steps every 60 to [ 20 days
to clean and freshen your washer interion The frequency
with which the washer should be cleaned and freshened
depends on factors such as usage, the amount of dirt, soil
or bacteria being run through your washer or the use of
cold water: Failure to follow these instructions may result in
unsatisfactory conditions, including unpleasant odor and/or
permanent stains on the washer or washload.
To
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dean and freshen the washer interior:
Make a solution of one cup chlorine bleach and
two cups warm water. Be careful not to spill or
splash the bleach solution.
Wipe the lower portion of gray door seal with
bleach solution and soft cloth.
Fill the bleach dispenser with chlorine bleach.
Run the washer through a complete cycle using
hot water_
Repeat the wash cycle if necessary.
Hard water deposits may be removed, if needed, using
a recommended cleaner labeled "clothes washer safe?
The dispenser may need to be cleaned periodically due to
laundry additive build-up. For easy cleanup of the dispenser,
grasp the removable two-compartment container (for bleach
and softener) as shown in illustration #1. As you begin to lift
the two-compartment container, tilt slightly inward, according
to illustration #2 and remove from the main dispenser_
Once the two-compartment container is removed from the
main dispenser, take it to a sink. Follow illustration #3 to
remove the cap covering the siphon tube for the
bleach and softener. Run warm water and a soft
brush or cloth over the two parts to remove any
excess laundry additives.
Clean the main dispenser area using water and a soft
cloth. Once the main dispenser is clean_ follow the
illustrations in reverse order to replace the two
compartment container to its original location.
NOTE: Do not use any cleaning substance but water in the main dispenser. It is possible for cleaning substances to
drain into the tub. If this should happem set the washer for a rinse and spin cycle to remove any cleaning substance from
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Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses
and internal components before storage. Prepare the washer for
storage as follows:
•Select the COTTON/STURDY and QUICK WASH
settings and add one clip of bleach to the detergent dispenser
without clothes in the tumbler. Run the washer through a
complete cycle using hot water.
Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses.
Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and leave
the washer door open to let air circulate inside the
tumbler.
If the washer has been stored in below-freezing
temperatures, allow time for an), water left over in the
washer to thaw out prior to use.
call Maytag Services_ LLC toU-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA,
U°S° customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call ! -800-688-2080.
Washer door swing direction can be changed using the following procedure:
I) Swing door fully open and support it while removing four hinge screws (which hold hinges to door assembly).
2) Hove the door to a work surface and transfer four door screws to the opposite side of the door assembly.
3) Remove one screw holding top hinge to cabinet and one screw holding top hinge cover to cabinet (opposite side).
4) Remove hinge and bracket from cabinet by moving them up and down to a position where they are released.
S) Install hinge and bracket in swapped locations and drive screws to attach them securely to the cabinet.
6) Compare top hinge and top bracket to bottom hinge and bottom bracket for correct hinge assembly position.
7) Repeat procedures 4 through 6 for bottom hinge to cabinet and bottom bracket to cabinet.
8) Support door in fully open position on hinge side and drive four screws to securely attach hinges to door assembly.
9) Close door and check to see that washer operates properly.
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