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ORDER# 36896 Use and Care Guide Home Laundry Automatic Washer D2491E3A Models: LW6153WM/LM/WB/LB LW6163WM/LM KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.) Part No. 36896R2 12/95...
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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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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS (Save These Instructions) & WARNING Do not repair or replace any Install the washer according to the INSTALLATION part of the washer, or attempt To reduce the risk of fire, INSTRUCTIONS. any servicing unless electric shock, serious specifically recommended connections for water, drain, Injury or death to persons the user-maintenance...
NOTE: The WARNING 21. Loading door MUST BE IMPORTANT SAFETY CLOSED any time the washer INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this is to agitate or spin. DO NOT 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.
Before Washing... Sort Prepare Wash Load Empty Pockets and Cuffs Proper sorting is easy if you follow 3. Sort by Care Label Make sure all pockets are empty a few guidelines: and turn them inside out. One Cold bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, 1.
Loading the Washer... Water Level Load Articles Load Sizes Small Right Load items 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, 1 pillow case results.
Water Water Hardness Iron Wash Temperature Hot Water If iron is present in the water, the Hot water will give the best results clothes may become an all-over 0 to 3.5 grains of cleaning and sanitizing, but it is yellow or they may be stained Soft Water not suitable for all items.
Laundry Tips... Laundry Comments Aids 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 instructions with any b•...
Washing Temperature Guide... Water Comments Temperature • Sturdy whites and colorfast items. • Best cleaning for heavily • Work clothes. soiled items. (approx. 140 °- F) • Soiled items. • Reduces wrinkling. • Diapers. WARM • Reduces wrinkling. • Light and moderately soiled items. •...
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Use Tips • Fabric softener spilled onto garments may cause staining. To remove, soak in a soapy solution madefrom Ivory or Camay soap, or rub the stain with a bar of either of these soaps. Then wash. Liquid fabric softeners are dispensed during the final rinse and should not be combined "_'...
To Use Your Washer... The PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS (For example: With timer set at Operation Instructions cycle automatically cools the Normal and the "Gentle,' speed temperature of the fibers before selected, there will be an eight - &WARNING the spin. After wash the agitation minute agitation.
Gentle -- &WARNING Select the cycle according to the type of fabric being Use the GENTLE setting for To reduce the risk of washed. Push the timer knob in loosely woven fabrics, delicates serious injury, DO NOT and turn clockwise to the and sheer synthetics or cottons, by-pass the loading door desired cycle and wash time.
• • Cotton Knits Wool Sweaters Starching Unless the label indicates that it is Loosely knit or delicately constructed sweaters will need preshrunk, cotton knits will Starching adds crispness and delicate care. Hand wash. probably shrink to some degree. body to fabrics, enhances soil Overdrying contributes to Measure garment before and after resistance, and makes ironing...
Permanent Press 6. Use fabric softener in the rinse Permanent or durable press water. This will reduce the garments and household items static electricity which attracts will usually not need pressing lint and makes garments cling. when washed and dried properly. However, some will be more wrinkle resistant than others.
Washing Special Items... Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label Instructions • Warm wash and rinse. Bedding • PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle. • Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing. • When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the blanket over the plug.
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.
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.
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Stain Treatment ,,,,,,,, ..Deodorants and 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).
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Treatment Stain 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.
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 cold day (below freezing), or is needed. If detergent, bleach or stored in an unheated room or other washing products are spilled dry out after use.
Amana Refrigeration, Inc. W3341EOA 2800 220th Trail To reduce the risk of RO. Box 8901 serious injury or death, Amana, Iowa 52204-0001 DO NOT repair or replace Phone: 1-800-843-0304 any part of the washer or FAX: (319) 622-8158 attempt any servicing...
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 m...
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