Amana RS3100007 Service Manual page 47

You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns that
are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana
Consumer Affairs Department at 800-843-0304.
NOISE
Gear sounds or a low hum
Rattling and clanking noise
Squealing sound or hot
rubber odor
Thumping sound
Vibrating noise
Water splashing or slapping
noise
Whistling or whirling noise
OPERATION
Washer does not start
Washer won't spin
Residue left in tub
Normal mechanical sounds in commercial-
quality washer
Loose objects, such as coins or pins, in tub
or pump
Belt buckles, metal fasteners hitting wash tub
Overloaded wash tub
Heavy wash loads; unbalanced loads
Washer not resting firmly on floor
Wash load distributed unevenly in tub
Shipping plug not removed during installation
Spray rinse
Drum spinning without clothes
Electrical power cord may not be plugged in,
or connection may be loose
Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or power
outage occurred
Water supply faucets not turned on
Timer knob/cycle selector set incorrectly
Motor overheated
Lid partially open
Heavily soiled items
Normal operation.
Stop washer and check tub. Remove loose objects. If noise
continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in
pump: call your authorized servicer.
Close zippers, buttons, and fasteners. Clothing with
buckles must be turned inside out.
Do not overload washer. Stop washer and reduce size of
load.
Usually normal, but unbalanced loads should be
redistributed. Stop washer and rearrange load.
Make sure floor is strong enough for washer. Adjust
leveling legs so washer rests firmly on floor. See
Installation Instructions for leveling details.
Stop washer and rearrange load.
See Installation Instructions for details on removing
shipping plug.
Normal operation. Washer sprays water inside tub while
running at high speed during rinse and spin.
Normal operation. Holes in the tub can cause this sound.
Make sure plug from power cord fits tightly into wall outlet.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Do NOT increase
fuse capacity. Call qualified electrician to correct circuit
overload problem. Call local utility company to correct
power outage.
Turn on water supply faucets.
Move indicator slightly clockwise. Pull out on timer knob.
Internal overload protector automatically stops motor in
event of overload. Protector resets in approximately 3
minutes and motor automatically restarts. If overload
protector stops motor again, quit using washer and call
service technician.
Do not overload washer. Largest dry load level should not
be higher than bottom of fabric softener dispenser or top of
agitator.
Close lid completely.
Wipe tub with non-abrasive household cleaner and rinse.
Before washing, shake or brush excess dirt and sand from
items.
B–11 RS3100007 Rev. 0