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- Page 1 fTi/ana A Raytheon Company Use and Care Guide Home Laundry Automatic Washer D2491E3A Model: LW8263W/L2 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.) AmaBa No. Sea£s No, LW8263W2 35712 Part No. 37791 7/95...
- 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
Table Important Safety Instructions ............... Before Washing Contents Prepare Wash Load ................Sort ....................Pretreat ....................Loading the Washer Load Ar'dcies ..................Load Sizes ..................Water Level ..................Water Water Hardness ................. Iron ....................Wash Temperature ................Laundry Tips ................... Washing Temperature Guide. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Save These Instructions) -- _, WARNING 15. install the washer according Do not repair or replace any to the INSTALLATION To reduce the risk of fire, part of the washer, or attempt INSTRUCTIONS. any servicing unless electric shock, serious connections for water, drain, specifically recommended in injury or death to persons...
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
21, Loading door MUST BE NOTE: The WARNING AND CLOSED any time the washer IMPORTANT SAFETY is to agitate or spin, DO NOT INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this by-pass the loading door manual are not meant to cover all switch by permitting the possible conditions and situations washer to agitate or spin with that may occur, it must be... -
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 and turn them inside out. One Cold bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, 1. -
Page 7: Loading The Washer
Loading Washer... Water Level Load Sizes Load Articles Small Right Load items by the amount of 3-4 perm. press dress shirts space they take up, not by their 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 Wash Temperature Water Hardness Hot Water If iron is present in the water, the Hot water will give the best results clothes may become an all-over yellow or they may be stained of cleaning and sanitizing, but it is 0 to 10 milligrams not suitable for all items. -
Page 9: Laundry Tips
Laundry Tips... A=ds ;oakJPretreat _roducts or soak overnight to remove stains and soils. agent with chlorine bleach. • Always follow manufacturer's instructions with any • Do not use pretreaters around the washer or pretreatment product. dryer control panel. They may harm the finish or panel markings. -
Page 10: Washing Temperature Guide
Washing Temperature Guide... Water • __i_!!_!ii_!_iiii!!i!_!_!_ _ _i_ _ _ _ _ Temperature • Sturdy whites and colorfast items. • Best cleaning for heavily (approx. 140 g F) • Work clothes, soiled items. • Soiled items. • Reduces wrinkling. • Diapers. COLD •... - Page 11 Use Tips • Fabric softener spilled onto garments may cause staining. To remove, soak in a soapy solution made from Ivory or Camay soap, or rub the stain with a bar of either of these DISPENSER soaps. Then wash. HOUSING Liquid fabric softeners are dispensed during the final rinse and should not be combined...
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Page 12: Determine Proper Cycle
To Use Your Washer... The PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS 1. Get the clothes ready for Operation washing. Empty pockets and cycle automatically cools the Instructions cuffs. Sort items into separate temperature of the fibers before loads. Pretreat stains and the spin. After wash the agitation stops, the washtub spins slowly, heavily soiled areas. -
Page 13: Soaking
Soaking 7. Select the cycle according to 6. Set LOAD SIZE (WATER the type of fabric being LEVEL) control. Use RESET if washed. Push the timer knob agitation has started and more Set the timer knob in the center of in and turn clockwise to the water is needed. -
Page 14: Special Care
Special Care... Starching Cotton Knits Wool Sweaters Starching adds crispness and Unless the label indicates that it is Loosely knit or delicately body to fabrics, enhances soil constructed sweaters will need preshrunk, cotton knits wilt resistance, and makes ironing delicate care. Hand wash. probably shrink to some degree. - Page 15 Permanent Press Permanent or durable press 6. Use fabric softener in the rinse garments and household items water. This will reduce the 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 16 Washing Special Items... Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label Instructions • Warm wash and rinse. • PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle. - Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing, - When wash ng an electric blanket protect the plug by stitching the edge of the b anket over the plug.
- Page 17 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.
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Page 18: Stain Removal
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. - Page 19 Treatment Stain Deodorants 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 Anti-Perspirants 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 20 ii ;i;iii!iii! stain 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 21: Maintenance
Maintenance... Cold Weather Care Leave the loading door open to If the washer is delivered on a Wipe the washer cabinet as allow the inside of the washer to needed. If detergent, bleach or cold day (below freezing), or is other washing products are spilled dry out after use. -
Page 22: Warning
Amana Refrigeration, Inc. 2800 220th Trail To reduce the risk of RO. Box 8901 serious injury or death, Amana, Iowa 52204-0001 DO NOT repair or replace Phone: 1-800-843-0304 any part of the washer or FAX: (319) 622-8158 attempt any servicing... - Page 23 Keep an accurate record of any service calls -- what was done, who serviced the unit and the date. Amana has a targe network of Authorized Service Centers in the U.S. However, if you should have a service problem that is not resolved locally --...