Amana NFW7200TW11 Use & Care Manual page 14

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CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR WASHER...
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Close door and press the Cycle Selector dial to start the washer. For your safety, the washer
Stops will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
• Before the washer starts to fill, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock
and do a quick drain.
• This may be a pause or soak period in the cycle.Wait briefly and it may start.
• Check screens on inlet hoses at the faucets for obstructions. Clean screens periodically.
• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Make sure temperature selection is correct.
Fills with the
Wrong • Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets. Flush water lines.
Temperature • Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120° F (49 ° C) hot water at
Water the tap.Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate.
• Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
• As the washer is filling, the water temperature may change as the automatic temperature
control feature checks incoming water temperature.This is normal.
• While the washer is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just cold water going through the
dispenser when cold or warm wash temperatures are selected. This is a normal function of
the automatic temperature control feature as the washer determines the temperature of the
water.
Won't tumble • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Close the door and press the Cycle Selector dial. For your
safety,
the washer will not
tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
• Press the Cycle Selector dial to stop the washer.
Door locked shut;
• The washer door will remain locked during the heating portion of the Sanitary Cycle
will not open
(select models).
• It may take a few moments for the door lock mechanism to disengage.
The washer does • Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
not drain and/or • Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain restriction, call for service.
spin • Close the door and press the Cycle Selector dial. For your safety,the washer will not
tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
• Use the High or Max Extract spin speed.
Load is too wet
• Use high efficiency detergent to reduce over-sudsing.
at end of cycle • Load is too small. Very small loads (one or two items) may become unbalanced and not spin
out completely.
• Make sure door is firmly closed.
Leaks Water • Make sure hose connections are tight.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility.
• Avoid overloading.
• Use high efficiency detergent to prevent over-sudsing.
• Use high efficiency detergent to prevent over-sudsing.
Ex cessiv e Suds
• Reduce detergent amount for soft water, small or lightly soiled loads.
For further assistance, call Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-843-0304 USA or 1-866-587-2002 Canada.
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