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Important Safety Information .................. 3
Introduction ........................................... 4
Dispensers ............................................ 5
Starting the Wash ................................. 6
How to Use Options .............................. 7
Display .................................................. 8
Features, Hints, and Care ..................... 9
Moving and Storage ............................. 10
Troubleshooting ................................... 11
Special Care Items .............................. 13
Washing Concerns .............................. 14
Laundry Aids ....................................... 15
Warranty ........................ See back cover
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Summary of Contents for Amana ALW990EAC
- Page 1 Important Safety Information ....3 Introduction ........... 4 Dispensers ..........5 Starting the Wash ......... 6 How to Use Options ......7 Display ..........8 Features, Hints, and Care ..... 9 Moving and Storage ......10 Troubleshooting ........11 Special Care Items ......13 Washing Concerns ......
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Page 2: Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly. If registration card is missing, call Amana Consumer Affairs Department. When contacting Amana, provide product information from serial plate found on lower Amana Appliances offers long-term right hand corner of inner lid: service protection for this new washer. - Page 3 WARNING 17. Use only fabric softeners or 11. Do not repair or replace any part 1. Read all instructions before of washer or attempt any service, products to eliminate static that using washer. are appropriate for automatic unless specifically recommended 2.
- Page 4 Shows status of wash Shows agitation time selected for cycle. cycle (WASH, RINSE, Bottom bar indicates less time for agitation. SPIN, SOAK, A fully lit icon indicates longest agitation or DELAYED START) time chosen. Shows time. WASH When a cycle is LARGE HEAVY selected, it...
- Page 5 Use only liquid bleach in dispenser. To use powdered Bleach dispenser is located in left bleach, add to wash tub with front corner under loading door. LOAD SIZE BLEACH detergent. (Max Amt.) Carefully pour recommended amount Bleach SUPER PLUS 1 cup dispenser of bleach into dispenser during first LARGE...
- Page 6 For best wash results: • Remove items from pockets and cuffs • Close zippers and fasteners; mend rips and tears • Sort items into separate loads • Pre-treat stains and heavily soiled areas REGULAR Press a cycle pad to select the appropriate cycle for your wash load. The display will glow and show the preset agitation time.
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Page 7: Extra Rinse
You may add an extra rinse to a cycle until the first rinse fill is completed. Press pad once to program a 7-minute spin cycle. Cycle settings The pad has three volume settings: Pressing pad once: soft cannot be altered. Press the START Pressing pad twice: medium pad to begin. -
Page 8: Status Words
LARGE The tub symbol on the display measures amount of water being used for wash cycle. It has five stages SMALL The thermometer symbol measures temperature of water being used for cycle. It has five stages: Cold–household supply line temperature for the cold-running water in house. Regulated cold–70°F (regulated by washer thermister unit) Warm–Mixture of 40% hot water and 60% cold water from household supply. - Page 9 Amana's self cleaning lint filter works throughout the wash cycle to constantly remove lint and other residue from the water. Located between the outer and inner tub, the lint filter removes lint as water passes from the bottom of the Water temperature affects how clean outer tub back to the inner tub.
- Page 10 WARNING Explosive hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that IMPORTANT: To avoid possible has not been used for two weeks or more. Before using washer, if property damage from flooding, turn hot water system has not been used for such a period, turn on all hot off water supply to washer during water faucets and let water flow for several minutes to release extended periods of non-use.
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Page 11: Operation
You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana Consumer Affairs Department at 800-843-0304. - Page 12 WATER (cont’d) Water level does not cover Incorrect water level selection Press WATER LEVEL pad to raise water level.. clothes Overloaded wash tub Largest dry load level should not be higher than bottom of fabric softener dispenser or top of agitator. Warm or hot water not hot Water heater temperature set too low or Adjust water heater as necessary.
- Page 13 Material General Washing Tips Washer Tips Type General Verify item is machine washable and then Item should fit loosely in washer. Fabric Care see care label on clothing item for care instructions. Bedding, Use warm wash and warm rinse with a Verify item will fit in wash tub.
- Page 14 To keep clothes looking white or bright and to prevent a gradual build-up of soil or water hardness minerals on them, use proper washing practices at all times. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they should be, take corrective measures immediately.
- Page 15 Pretreat Products Use a pretreating agent and soak overnight to remove stains and soils. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions with any pretreatment product. Do not use a pretreating agent with chlorine bleach. Do not use pretreaters around the washer or dryer control panel. They may harm the finish or panel markings. Detergents/Soaps Follow detergent manufacturer suggestions for detergent amount per load.
- Page 16 For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will repair or replace any part (f.o.b. Amana, Iowa) that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a replacement part (f.o.b. Amana, Iowa), as listed below, for any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.