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- Page 1 Order # 36369 'n/sna A _Im_ Company Use and Care Guide Home Laundry Automatic Washer Model: LW4302"1 LW4303"1 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.) Part No. 36369 12/93...
- Page 2 Washing Machine... Thank you for buying an Amana washer. Your satisfaction with this new product is very important to us. This Use and Care Guide will help you understand how your washer operates.., and how to get the most benefit from the features you selected.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
A WARNING YOUR SAFETY and to reduce the risk of fire or an explosion, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors liquids in the vicinity of this other appliance. © Copyright 1993, Amana Refrigeration, Inc. All Rights Reserved. - Page 4 IONS IMPORTANT (Save These Instructions) WARNING Install the washer according Do not repair or replace any to the INSTALLATION part of the washer, or attempt To reduce the risk of fire, INSTRUCTIONS. any servicing unless electric shock, serious connections for water, drain, specifically recommended injury or death to persons the user-maintenance...
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
NOTE: T heWARNING AND 21. Loading doorMUSTBE IMPORTANT SAFETY CLOSED anytimethewasher is to agitate or spin.DONOT INSTRUCTIONS appearing inthis manual a renotmeant t o coverall by-pass the loading door switchby permitting t he possible conditions a ndsituations washer toagitate or spinwith thatmayoccur.It mustbe understood t hatcommon sense, the loading dooropen.A... -
Page 6: Before Washing
Before Washing... Sort Prepare Wash Load Proper sorting is easy if you follow 3. Sort by Care Label Empty Pockets and Cuffs a few guidelines: Make sure all pockets are empty Cold and turn them inside out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, 1. -
Page 7: Loading The Washer
Loading Washer... Load Articles Load Sizes Water Level Right Small Load items by the amount of space they take up, not by their 3-4 perm. press dress shirts weight. Mix large and small items 1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case in a load to get the best washing results. -
Page 8: Water
Water... Iron Water Hardness Wash Temperature Hot Water If iron is present in the water, the clothes may become an all-over Hot water will give the best results 0 to 3.5 grains yellow or they may be stained of cleaning and sanitizing, but it is Soft Water per gallon not suitable for all items. -
Page 9: Laundry Tips
Laundry Tips... Laundry Comments Aids Soak/Pretreat oUse a soaking agent either during the soak cycle or • Do not use a soaking Products agent with chlorine overnight to remove stains and soils. bleach. J• • Always follow manufacturer's instructions with any Do not use pretreaters around the washer or pretreatment... -
Page 10: Washing Temperature Guide
Washing Temperature Guide... Water Temperature Comments • Sturdy whites and colorfast items. • Best cleaning for heavily (approx. 140 -0F • Work clothes, soiled items. or 60-0C) • Soiled items. • Helps remove wrinkles • Diapers. from permanent press. WARM •... -
Page 11: How To Use Your Washer
How To Use Your Washer... Operation Instructions Soak/Prewash Get the clothes ready for Use for heavily soiled or stained washing. Empty pockets and - A WARNING clothing. Turn timer knob to the cuffs. Sort items into separate To reduce the risk of fire, loads. -
Page 12: Timer
Wash Select the cycle according to NOTE: The washer will provide a cold rinse in all TEMPERATURE the type of fabric being washed. Push the timer knob in settings except on the WARM Regular and turn clockwise to the wash WARM rinse setting. DO Use REGULAR setting for sturdy NOT use a warm rinse with desired cycle and wash time. -
Page 13: Special Care
Special Care . . . Starching Cotton Knits Wool Sweaters Starching adds crispness Unless the label indicates that it is body to fabrics, enhances soil Loosely knit or delicately constructed sweaters will need resistance, makes ironing preshrunk, cotton knits will delicate care. -
Page 14: Permanent Press
Permanent Press 6. Use fabric softener in the rinse Permanent or durable press water. This will reduce the garments and household items will usually not need pressing static electricity which attracts when washed and dried properly. lint and makes garments cling. However, some will be more wrinkle resistant than others. -
Page 15: Washing Special Items
Washing Special Items... Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label Instructions • Warm wash and rinse. Bedding • PERMANENT PRESS/KNIT cycle. • Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing. • When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the blanket over the plug. - Page 16 Vashing 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.
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Page 17: Stain Removal
Stain Reoval... 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 hot water. - &... - Page 18 Stain Treatment Deodorants and Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of Anti-Perspirants 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).
- Page 19 Stain Treatment Paint • 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.
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Page 20: Cold Weather Care
aintenance... Cold Weather Care If the washer is delivered on a Wipe the washer cabinet as Leave the loading door open to allow the inside of the washer to needed. If detergent, bleach or •cold day (below freezing), or is dry out after use. - Page 21 Consumer Affairs Department - &WARNING Amana Refrigeration, Inc. Amana, Iowa 52204 To reduce the risk of Phone: 1-800-843-0304 serious injury or death, DO FAX: (319) 622-8158 NOT repair or replace any Monday through Friday part of the washer or 7:00 a.m.
- Page 22 Keep an accurate record of any service calls -- what was done, who serviced the unit and the date. Amana has a large network of Authorized Service Centers in the U.S. However, if you should have a service problem that is not resolved locally...
- Page 23 Order # 36369 'n/sna A _Im_ Company Use and Care Guide Home Laundry Automatic Washer Model: LW4302"1 LW4303"1 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.) Part No. 36369 12/93...
- Page 24 Washing Machine... Thank you for buying an Amana washer. Your satisfaction with this new product is very important to us. This Use and Care Guide will help you understand how your washer operates.., and how to get the most benefit from the features you selected.
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Page 25: Before You Call For Service
A WARNING YOUR SAFETY and to reduce the risk of fire or an explosion, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors liquids in the vicinity of this other appliance. © Copyright 1993, Amana Refrigeration, Inc. All Rights Reserved. - Page 26 IONS IMPORTANT (Save These Instructions) WARNING Install the washer according Do not repair or replace any to the INSTALLATION part of the washer, or attempt To reduce the risk of fire, INSTRUCTIONS. any servicing unless electric shock, serious connections for water, drain, specifically recommended injury or death to persons the user-maintenance...
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Page 27: Important Safety Instructions
NOTE: T heWARNING AND 21. Loading doorMUSTBE IMPORTANT SAFETY CLOSED anytimethewasher is to agitate or spin.DONOT INSTRUCTIONS appearing inthis manual a renotmeant t o coverall by-pass the loading door switchby permitting t he possible conditions a ndsituations washer toagitate or spinwith thatmayoccur.It mustbe understood t hatcommon sense, the loading dooropen.A... -
Page 28: Before Washing
Before Washing... Sort Prepare Wash Load Proper sorting is easy if you follow 3. Sort by Care Label Empty Pockets and Cuffs a few guidelines: Make sure all pockets are empty Cold and turn them inside out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, 1. -
Page 29: Loading The Washer
Loading Washer... Load Articles Load Sizes Water Level Right Small Load items by the amount of space they take up, not by their 3-4 perm. press dress shirts weight. Mix large and small items 1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case in a load to get the best washing results. -
Page 30: Water
Water... Iron Water Hardness Wash Temperature Hot Water If iron is present in the water, the clothes may become an all-over Hot water will give the best results 0 to 3.5 grains yellow or they may be stained of cleaning and sanitizing, but it is Soft Water per gallon not suitable for all items. -
Page 31: Laundry Tips
Laundry Tips... Laundry Comments Aids Soak/Pretreat oUse a soaking agent either during the soak cycle or • Do not use a soaking Products agent with chlorine overnight to remove stains and soils. bleach. J• • Always follow manufacturer's instructions with any Do not use pretreaters around the washer or pretreatment... -
Page 32: Washing Temperature Guide
Washing Temperature Guide... Water Temperature Comments • Sturdy whites and colorfast items. • Best cleaning for heavily (approx. 140 -0F • Work clothes, soiled items. or 60-0C) • Soiled items. • Helps remove wrinkles • Diapers. from permanent press. WARM •... -
Page 33: How To Use Your Washer
How To Use Your Washer... Operation Instructions Soak/Prewash Get the clothes ready for Use for heavily soiled or stained washing. Empty pockets and - A WARNING clothing. Turn timer knob to the cuffs. Sort items into separate To reduce the risk of fire, loads. -
Page 34: Timer
Wash Select the cycle according to NOTE: The washer will provide a cold rinse in all TEMPERATURE the type of fabric being washed. Push the timer knob in settings except on the WARM Regular and turn clockwise to the wash WARM rinse setting. DO Use REGULAR setting for sturdy NOT use a warm rinse with desired cycle and wash time. -
Page 35: Special Care
Special Care . . . Starching Cotton Knits Wool Sweaters Starching adds crispness Unless the label indicates that it is body to fabrics, enhances soil Loosely knit or delicately constructed sweaters will need resistance, makes ironing preshrunk, cotton knits will delicate care. -
Page 36: Permanent Press
Permanent Press 6. Use fabric softener in the rinse Permanent or durable press water. This will reduce the garments and household items will usually not need pressing static electricity which attracts when washed and dried properly. lint and makes garments cling. However, some will be more wrinkle resistant than others. -
Page 37: Washing Special Items
Washing Special Items... Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label Instructions • Warm wash and rinse. Bedding • PERMANENT PRESS/KNIT cycle. • Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing. • When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the blanket over the plug. - Page 38 Vashing 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.
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Page 39: Stain Removal
Stain Reoval... 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 hot water. - &... - Page 40 Stain Treatment Deodorants and Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of Anti-Perspirants 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).
- Page 41 Stain Treatment Paint • 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.
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Page 42: Cold Weather Care
aintenance... Cold Weather Care If the washer is delivered on a Wipe the washer cabinet as Leave the loading door open to allow the inside of the washer to needed. If detergent, bleach or •cold day (below freezing), or is dry out after use. -
Page 43: Before You Call For Service
Consumer Affairs Department - &WARNING Amana Refrigeration, Inc. Amana, Iowa 52204 To reduce the risk of Phone: 1-800-843-0304 serious injury or death, DO FAX: (319) 622-8158 NOT repair or replace any Monday through Friday part of the washer or 7:00 a.m. -
Page 44: When Service Is Required
Keep an accurate record of any service calls -- what was done, who serviced the unit and the date. Amana has a large network of Authorized Service Centers in the U.S. However, if you should have a service problem that is not resolved locally...