Amana RS3100007 Service Manual page 48

WATER
Wash load too wet after spin
Water enters slowly or does
not enter washer
Water level does not cover
clothes
Warm or hot water not hot
enough
Water drains slowly or does
not drain
Water leaks
Incorrect wash and rinse
temperatures
Water enters washer, but tub
does not fill
RS3100007 Rev. 0
Overloaded wash tub
Unbalanced load
Kinked drain hose
Inadequate main water supply
Water supply faucets partly closed
Water being used elsewhere in house
Clogged water inlet filters
Kinked water inlet hoses
Incorrect water level/load size selection
Overloaded wash tub
Water heater temperature set too low; water
heater too far from washer
Hot water being used elsewhere in house
Drain hose kinked or clogged
Loose fill hose connections
Clogged drain pipes
Changed water levels during fill
Oversudsing
Hot and cold water hoses connected to
wrong supply faucets
Incorrect standpipe height for drain hose
Do not overload washer.
Rearrange load to allow proper spin.
Straighten drain hose.
Check water pressure at another faucet in house. Wait for
water supply and pressure to increase.
Fully open hot and cold water supply faucets.
Water pressure must be at least 20 psi (138 kPa). Avoid
running water elsewhere when washer is filling.
Disconnect water fill hoses from faucet. Clean and
reposition screen filters. Reconnect water fill hoses.
Straighten hoses.
Select higher water level/load size. Add water by turning
selector to RESET and back to larger load size.
Do not overload washer. Largest dry load level should not
be higher than bottom of fabric softener dispenser or top of
agitator.
Use candy/meat thermometer to measure hot water
temperature at nearby faucet. Water temperature should
be at least 140°F (60°C). Adjust water heater as
necessary.
Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer
use, or there may not be enough hot water for proper
cleaning. If problem continues, enlarge capacity of hot
water system, or use for only one application at a time.
Clean and straighten drain hose.
Check and tighten all hose/faucet connections. Install
rubber sealing washers provided.
Unclog drain pipes. Call plumber if necessary.
Always use RESET on water level switch when changing
water level. Do not hold switch at RESET; return switch to
desired load size.
Use less detergent.
Check hose connections. Connect hot water hose to hot
water faucet; connect cold water hose to cold water faucet.
Recommended standpipe height is 36" (91.44 cm); for low
standpipes, install Siphon Break Kit (part #562P3). See
Installation Instructions for details.
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