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Amana ALW880QAW Owner's Manual page 4

Top loading washer

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Starting
the Wash
If These
Controls
are
Different
from
Yours
These controls are intended to
show the variety of features that are
available in the product line. If your
washer does not have all the options
that are shown, it is not a mistake. The
information provided applies to several
of the models in the product line.
TEMPERATURE
WASH/RINSE
WARM
WARM
WARM
COLD
HOT
COLD
COLD
COLD
ENERGYSAVER
1.
Prepare
clothes
for
washing
For best wash results:
• Remove items from pockets and cuffs
• Close zippers and fasteners; mend rips and tears
• Sort items into separate loads
• Pre-treat stains and heavily soiled areas
2.
Select
WASH/RINSE
temperature
Always follow garment manufacturer's care labels for each fabric. See
chart below.
WASH / RINSE
TYPE OF CLOTHING
Hot/Cold
Sturdy whites and colorfast items;
work clothes, soiled items, and cloth
diapers
Warm/Warm
Delicate or colorfast items
Available on
some models
Warm/Cold
-
Moderately soiled permanent press,
silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic
Rinsing of some items
Cold/Cold
-
Non-colorfast items
Extra-delicate clothing
Rinsing of most items
NOTE: Energy Saver settings, marked with a dash (-), show
temperature settings that use the least energy.
LOAD SIZE
WATERLEVEL
MEDIUM
LARGE
3.
Select
LOAD
SIZE
/ WATER
LEVEL
Variable control allows you to select the most appropriate setting for each
wash load. Do not fill above top row of holes in tub with clothes. Use Water
Level chart below to determine setting.
IMPORTANT: Do not hold knob at RESET for extended periods or washer
flooding may result.
QUICK
WASH
i
, SUPER
PLUS
RESET
LOAD SIZE
WATER
LEVEL
Super Plus
Max. Fill
Large
3/4-
Full
Medium
1/2 - 3/4 Full
Small
1/2 Full
QUICK WASH
If you
change
your
mind
and
the
LOAD
SIZE
SETTING
If the tub is filling and you decide to
change the LOAD SIZE SETTING, you
must turn the knob to RESET before
changing the load size. The tub can
overfill it"you do not turn to RESET
first,
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