Cycle Guide - Amana W10656455A Use & Care Manual

Cycle Guide

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings
that best fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
NOTE: All wash temperature selections feature a cold rinse.
Items to wash
using default
Cycle:
cycle settings:
Normally soiled Normal
cottons, linens,
sheets, and mixed
garment loads
Sturdy colorfast Heavy
fabrics and heavily Duty
soiled garments
Wet load of clothes Drain
& Spin
No clothes in washer Clean
Washer
with
affresh
Small loads of 2–4 Quick
lightly soiled
garments
Bright or darkly Cold
colored cottons,
linens, casual and
mixed loads
Sheer fabrics, Delicates
lingerie, sweaters,
and lightly-soiled
shirts, blouses,
trousers, pants,
and skirts
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for
each cycle.
Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3–4 items, not more
than 1/4 full.
Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about 1/2 full.
Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure
clothes can tumble freely. For best results, avoid packing
tightly.
6
Wash Spin
Temperature: Speed:
Hot Fast
Warm Medium
Cool Off
Cold
Hot Fast
Warm Medium
Cool Slow
Cold Off
N/A Fast
Medium
Slow
Off
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Fast
Hot
Warm Medium
Cool Slow
Cold Off
Cold Fast
Medium
Off
Hot Fast
Warm Medium
Slow
Cool
Cold Off
Available
Options:
Delay Wash This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling
and a fast-speed spin. This cycle is designed
to provide the most energy efficiency.
Delay Wash Fast-speed tumbling and a fast-speed final
spin help provide optimal cleaning and reduce
drying times.
Delay Wash Use Drain & Spin to remove excess water from
the load. Spin speed can be set to a slower
setting.
Delay Wash Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep
the inside of your washer fresh and clean.
This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with
affresh
®
bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your
washer. This cycle should not be interrupted.
See "Washer Care."
IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other
items in the washer during the Clean Washer
with affresh
wash tub. See "Washer Care" in "Washer
Maintenance."
Delay Wash For small loads (2–4 items) needed quickly.
This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling,
a shortened wash time, and a fast-speed spin
for reduced drying times.
Delay Wash This cycle uses a concentrated detergent
solution along with cold water throughout
the cycle to gently lift out stains and care for
fabrics.
Delay Wash This cycle combines slow-speed tumbling and
slow-speed spin for gentle fabric care and
reduced wrinkling.
Cycle Details:
washer cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine
cycle. Use this cycle with an empty
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