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- Page 1 Company Use and Care Guide Home Laundry Automatic Washer D2491E3B Models: LW8363W/L2 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.) Amana Sears LW8363W2 35812 LW8363L2 35814 Part No. 37790 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 Articles ................. Load Sizes ..................Water Level .................. Water Water Hardness ................Iron ....................Wash Temperature ..............Laundry Tips ................. Washing Temperature Guide ......... - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Save These Instructions) --_lk WARNING Do not repair or replace any Install the washer according part of the washer, or attempt to the INSTALLATION To reduce the risk of fire, any servicing unless INSTRUCTIONS. electric shock, serious specifically recommended in connections for water, drain, injury or death to persons...
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
NOTE: The WARNING AND 21. Loading door MUST BE IMPORTANT SAFETY CLOSED any time the washer is to agitate or spin. DO NOT INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all by-pass the loading door switch by permitting the possible conditions and situations washer to agitate or spin with that may occur. -
Page 6: Before Washing
Before Washing... Sort Prepare Wash Load 3. Sort by Care Label Proper sorting is easy if you follow 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 Small Right Load Ltems by the amount of space they take up, not by their 3-4 perm. press dress shirts weight. Mix large and small items in a load to get the best washing 1 twin sheet. -
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 not suitable for all items. -
Page 9: Laundry Tips
Laundry Tips... Aids Comments Soak/Pretreat • Use a soaking agent either during the soak cycle or • Do not use a soaking Products overnight to remove stains and soils. agent with chlorine bleach. • Always follow manufacturer's instructionswith any • Do not use pretreaters around the washer or pretreatrnent product. -
Page 10: Washing Temperature Guide
Washing Temperature Guide... Water iiii_! Temperature i!!!i_i • Sturdy whites and colorfast items. • Best cleaning for heavily • Work clothes. soiled items. (approx. 140 -0F • Soiled items. or 602 C) • Reduces wrinkling. • Diapers. COLD • Rinsing of all items. •... - 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 soaps. Then wash. HOUSING DISPENSER •...
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Page 12: How To Use Your Washer
To Use Your Washer... To Wash Clothes The PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS Operation Instructions cycle automatically cools the temperature of the fibers before IMPORTANT: Before using your -- A WARNING new washer, make sure the the spin. After wash the agitation To reduce the risk of fire, washer cord is plugged into a stops, the washtub spins slowly, electric shock, serious... - Page 13 Select the cycle according to Speed Setting 5. Set WASH/RINSE the type of fabric being temperatures. (Not on all models) washed. Push the timer knob in and turn clockwise to the Wash WASH TEMPERATURE desired cycle and wash time. • •...
- Page 14 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 will resistance, and makes ironing delicate care. Hand wash. probably shrink to some degree.
- Page 15 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 16 Washing Special Items... Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label Instructions Bedding Warm wash and dnse. , PERMANE_ PRESS/KN TS cvc e _ PreU'eat heav ly soiled areas before wash rig; _ When washing an electric blanket; protect the p!ug by stit_ _g t_e e_e of the Diapers •...
- 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.
- Page 18 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 Stain Treatment Deodorants 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 20 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.
- Page 21 Maintenance... 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 stored in an unheated room or other washing products are spilled dry out after use.
- Page 22 Amana Refrigeration, Inc. 2800 220th Trail To reduce the risk of RO. Box 8901 sertous injury or death, DO Amana, Iowa 52204-0001 NOT repair or replace any Phone: 1-800-843-0304 part of the washer or FAX: (319) 622-8158 attempt any servicing...
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Page 23: P.o. Box
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 --...