Amana W11158492A Use And Care Manual page 16

TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Fabric damage (cont.)
Odors
Lid Locked light is
flashing
Single-dose laundry
packet not dissolving
Washer pumps out water
before finishing cycle
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First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes
Liquid chlorine bleach may have
been added incorrectly (cont).
Garment care instructions may not
have been followed.
Monthly maintenance not done as
recommended.
Using too much detergent.
The lid is not closed.
A cycle was stopped or paused
using Start/Pause/Unlock Lid.
Adding laundry packet incorrectly.
Lid is left open for more than
10 minutes.
Do not place load items on top of bleach dispenser when
loading and unloading washer.
Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label
instructions. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with
the best cycle.
See "Washer Care" in the "Washer Maintenance" section.
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.
Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the manufacturer's
directions.
See "Washer Care" in the "Washer Maintenance" section.
Close the lid. The washer will not start or fill with the lid open.
The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until
the basket has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes
if washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
Be sure laundry packet is added to washer basket before
adding clothes. Do not add packet to dispenser. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions to avoid damage to your garments.
Make sure lid is closed before starting a cycle and/or during
prewash (soak).
Solution