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Amana W11156981B Use And Care Manual

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Use and Care Guide
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
Front-Loading Automatic Washer
Laveuse automatique à chargement frontal
W11156981B
W11156982B – SP
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Designed to use only HE
High Efficiency detergents.
Conçue pour l'utilisation
d'un détergent haute
efficacité seulement.

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  • Page 1 If you have any problems or questions, visit us at www.amana.com Pour tout problème ou toute question, consulter www.amanacanada.ca Designed to use only HE High Efficiency detergents.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES WASHER SAFETY ............3 SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ......... 27 ACCESSORIES ............. 4 ACCESSOIRES .............. 28 CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ......5 TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..........29 CYCLE GUIDE .............. 7 GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES ........32 CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT ......9 CHOIX D’UN DÉTERGENT APPROPRIÉ...

  • Page 3: Washer Safety

    WASHER SAFETY...

  • Page 4: Accessories

    Accessories designed for your appliance: Customize your new washer and dryer with the following genuine Amana accessories. For more information on options and ordering, call 1-800-843-0304 or visit us at: www.amanaparts.com. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www.amanacanada.ca.

  • Page 5: Control Panel And Features

    CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES NOTES: Not all features and cycles are on all models. ■ If your model has a touch interface, the control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ■ ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your fingertip, not your fingernail.
  • Page 6 Washing OPTIONS You may add or remove options for each cycle. Not all During the wash cycle, this will display to let you know the cycle is in progress. options can be used with all cycles, and some are preset to work with certain cycles.

  • Page 7: Cycle Guide

    CYCLE GUIDE Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that wash cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best fit the load being washed. Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
  • Page 8 Items to wash Wash Spin Soil using default Cycle: Options: Cycle Details: Temperature* Speed Level: cycle settings: Moderately Whites Cold Light PreSoak Uses a longer wash time with fast- soiled white Cool Slow Normal Extra Rinse speed tumbling, extra rinsing, and an fabrics and Warm Medium...

  • Page 9: Choosing The Right Detergent

    CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT About Detergent Concentration Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” Low-water washing creates excessive Today’s liquid HE detergents are concentrated. Most brands of sudsing with a non-HE detergent. Using non-HE detergent concentrated HE detergent will show the level of concentration will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing on the bottle.

  • Page 10: Using Your Washer

    USING YOUR WASHER First wash cycle without laundry Turn knits inside out to prevent pilling. Separate lint-takers ■ Before washing clothes for the first time, add detergent to the from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will single-dose dispenser (see the “Using the Dispensers” section). pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
  • Page 11 Add HE detergent Load laundry into washer Single Load Dispenser Drawer Single load Single load liquid powdered HE detergent HE detergent Adjust the selector, based on type of HE detergent used (either liquid or powdered). Add a measured amount of Place a load of sorted items loosely in the washer.
  • Page 12 Touch POWER to turn on washer Add liquid fabric softener to single load dispenser, if desired Select a wash program/cycle Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into liquid fabric softener compartment. Always follow manufacturer’s directions for correct amount of fabric softener, based on your load size.
  • Page 13 Touch and hold START/PAUSE Remove garments promptly to begin wash cycle after cycle is finished Touch and hold START/PAUSE for 3 seconds to start the wash cycle. To pause a cycle in progress, touch START/PAUSE once; then touch and hold again to continue the cycle. To cancel a cycle, touch and hold POWER.

  • Page 14: Washer Maintenance

    WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES WASHER CARE (cont.) Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk iii. Let stand 5 minutes. of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses iv. Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
  • Page 15 WASHER CARE (cont.) CLEAN WASHER CYCLE REMINDER NOTE: Not all models have the Clean Washer with affresh ® c. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer. cycle reminder light. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemicals to the The Clean Washer with affresh LED will flash at the end of a ®...
  • Page 16 NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps: 1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer. 2. Turn off water supply to washer to avoid flooding due to water pressure surges.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com (in Canada www.amanacanada.ca) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Error Code Appears in Display (for 2- and 3-digit displays) Once any possible issues are corrected, touch POWER once to clear the code.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com (in Canada www.amanacanada.ca) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Error Code Appears in Display (for 2- and 3-digit displays) (cont.) “rL”...
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com (in Canada www.amanacanada.ca) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Vibration or Off-Balance Vibration, rocking, Feet may not be in contact with the Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and or “walking”...
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com (in Canada www.amanacanada.ca) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Water Leaks (cont.) Water or suds leaking from Not using HE detergent or using too Only use HE detergent.
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com (in Canada www.amanacanada.ca) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer Not Performing As Expected (cont.) Washer won’t run or fill;...
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com (in Canada www.amanacanada.ca) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer Not Performing As Expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ Using cycles with a slower spin speed.
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com (in Canada www.amanacanada.ca) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer Not Performing As Expected (cont.) Load not rinsed (cont.) Washer not loaded as Avoid tightly packing the washer.
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com (in Canada www.amanacanada.ca) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer Not Performing As Expected (cont.) Not cleaning or Not using correct cycle for fabric type.
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com (in Canada www.amanacanada.ca) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer Not Performing As Expected (cont.) Gray whites, dingy colors Load not sorted properly.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting section of the Use and Care Guide or visit producthelp.amana.com. 2. All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized Amana Service Providers. In the U.S. and Canada, direct all requests for warranty...

  • Page 27: Assistance Or Service

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