Operating Procedures - Amana Front Loading Washers Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Washer

Operating Procedures

To prevent property damage or damaging washer verify
the following before using the washer:
• Washer cord is plugged into a 120 volt electrical
outlet that has the proper grounding and polarity.
• Washer hoses are connected to the hot and cold
water faucets and faucets are turned on.
• Drain hose is not kinked and is inserted into a drain.
See Installation section of this manual for proper washer
installation.
IMPORTANT: Prior to first wash, use an all-purpose
cleaner, or a detergent and water solution with a
damp cloth to remove shipping dust from inside
washtub.
1. Prepare clothes for washing. Sort items into separate
loads, empty pockets and cuffs, pretreat stains and
heavily soiled areas. See Washing Guide provided in
literature packet for wash preparation instructions.
2. Measure and add high efficiency (HE) detergent,
fabric softener, and bleach to the dispenser drawer.
See Dispenser Drawer instructions for dispenser
usage.
3. Load clothes into wash tub.
• Washer has automatic water level adjustment.
Water level will be adjusted to the size of
each load.
• When loading washer, clothes should fill the wash
tub but should not be packed.
• Wash loads can be too small. Wash load should
be large enough so that clothes can be evenly
distributed around the drum during spin.
4. Close loading door tightly. Washer will not operate
with the door open.
Caution
To reduce risk of serious injury, do not attempt to
bypass loading door switch permitting washer to
tumble or spin with the loading door open.
5. Set WASH/RINSE temperature.
Water temperature dial
There are five WASH/RINSE temperatures available—
Boosted Hot Wash/Cold Rinse, Hot Wash/Cold
Rinse, Warm Wash/ Cold Rinse, Warm Wash/Warm
Rinse, and Cold Wash/Cold Rinse.
See chart below for temperatures that work best for
your garments.
To prevent personal injury do not touch door glass
when Boosted Hot and Hot wash cycles are selected.
Windows may be hot.
NOTE: Always follow Manufacturer's Care Labels.
NOTE: Energy Saver settings, marked with a dot (•),
show which temperature settings will use the
least energy.
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