Amana NTW4501XQ0 Use And Care Manual page 3

W '$ NEW UNDER THE LID?
Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.
•id Look
To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and
the Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is
lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When
this light is blinking, the washer is paused. When
this light is off, the lid can be opened. After a cycle
is started, the lid locks, unlocks, and locks again.
If you need to open the lid to add a garment after
this point, you must press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK
and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock
after washer movement has stopped. Depending
on when in the cycle you try to pause, it may take
several seconds to several minutes for the lid to
unlock.
(€,_) Sensing I I I
This washer will perform a series of spins to check 0 J
for load balance. When a load is started, it may take
2-3 minutes before water begins to enter the basket.
During this time, a series of clicks and a whirring
noise signal that sensing technology is determining
if there is an off-balance load.
Sounds
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear
sounds and pauses that are different from those of
your previous washer. For example, you may hear a
clicking and hum at the beginning of the cycle as the
lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be differ-
ent kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the
agitator tests for load balance or moves the load.
And, sometimes, you may hear nothing at all as the
washer allows time for clothes to soak.
Spray Rinse
Select cycles default to a spray rinse. During these
cycles, you will hear water enter the washer as the
tub spins, allowing the rinse water to penetrate
clothes. Check the "Cycle Guide" for details.
IMPORTANT:
. Washer will not operate if the lid is open.
* Washer will not begin to fill with water until the lid is closed, locked, and the sensing process is complete.
This delay in fill could take 2-3 minutes.
* Fabric Softener option must be selected to ensure fabric softener dispenses at the correct time.