Amana W11156981B Use And Care Manual page 6

Washing
During the wash cycle, this will display to let you know
the cycle is in progress.
Presoak
This symbol will be displayed to let you know
a presoak is in progress.
Add Garment
When "Add Garment" is displayed, you may pause the
washer, open the door, and add items. Touch and hold
START/PAUSE to start the washer again.
Door Locked
The Door Locked symbol will display to
indicate that the door is locked and cannot
be opened without first pausing or canceling the cycle.
Control Lock
When the Control Lock symbol is displayed,
the buttons are disabled. Touch and hold EXTRA
RINSE for 3 seconds to enable the buttons.
End
Once the cycle is complete, "End" will display. Remove
the load promptly for best results.
CYCLE MODIFIERS
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When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up.
Touch to adjust cycle modifiers on the washer before
touching START/PAUSE. Additional wash modifiers or
options selected after touching START/PAUSE may not
activate.
Once a wash setting is selected, it is saved for the cycle
selected. To return to factory default cycle settings, unplug
washer for 30 seconds; then plug back in. See the "Cycle
Guide" for default cycle settings.
NOTE: Some modifiers may increase or decrease the
estimated time remaining.
Temp
The recommended wash temperature is preset for
each cycle. Some preset temperatures can be changed.
You may select a different wash temperature based on
the level of soil and type of fabric being washed. For
best results, use the warmest wash water safe for your
fabric, following the garment label instructions. All wash
temperatures feature a cold rinse.
Spin
The recommended spin speed is preset for each cycle.
Some preset speeds can be changed.
Faster spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but may
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increase wrinkling in your load.
Slower spin speeds reduce wrinkling, but will leave
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your load more damp.
Soil
The recommended soil level is preset for each cycle.
Some preset soil levels can be changed. For heavily
soiled and sturdy fabrics, select the Heavy Soil Level
setting. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, select the
Light Soil Level setting. Lower soil level settings will help
reduce tangling and wrinkling.
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OPTIONS
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You may add or remove options for each cycle. Not all
options can be used with all cycles, and some are preset
to work with certain cycles. Options vary by model.
UTILITY TOOLS
Clean Washer
Use this every 30 washes to keep the inside of your
washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water
level. Use with affresh
chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your
washer. When using this cycle, the drum should be
empty. This cycle should not be interrupted. See the
"Washer Care" section.
Drain & Spin
This cycle removes excess water from the load or
special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle
after a power failure. For some fabrics, you may choose
to set a slower spin speed.
CYCLE OPTIONS
Extra Rinse
Activate this option to add an extra rinse to most
cycles.
hold 3 sec for hold 3 sec for
You can also touch and hold EXTRA RINSE
Cycle Signal Control Lock
for 3 seconds to disable/enable the Control Lock.
Presoak (on some models)
Touch to add a Presoak time of your choice
to a wash cycle.
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Single Load Dispenser Drawer
The single load dispenser drawer gives you the
convenience of adding HE detergent, liquid chlorine
bleach, and liquid fabric softener to the wash load at the
proper time. See the "Using the Dispensers" section for
information on using the dispenser drawer.
High Efficiency (HE) detergent compartment
A
This compartment holds liquid or powdered HE detergent
for your main wash cycle, and automatically dispenses
detergent in the cycle.
Liquid fabric softener compartment
B
This compartment holds liquid fabric softener. It
automatically dispenses liquid fabric softener at the
optimum time in the cycle.
Liquid chlorine bleach compartment
C
This compartment automatically dilutes and dispenses
liquid chlorine bleach at the optimum time during the
first rinse after the wash cycle. It cannot dilute powdered
bleach.
Washer Cleaner tablets or liquid
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hold 3 sec for
FanFresh
C
A
hold 3 sec for
PreSoak
B
hold 3 sec for
Cycle Signal