Care And Cleaning; Cold Weather Care; Care Of Your Washer; Vacations And Extended Non-Use - Amana Front Loading Washers Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Care and Cleaning

Cold Weather Care

If the washer is delivered on a cold day (below freezing),
or is stored in an unheated room or area during the cold
months, do not attempt to operate it until the washer has
had a chance to warm up to room temperature.

Care Of Your Washer

• Use only a damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning the control
panel. Some cleaning product sprays may harm the
finish on the control panel or damage the interior of the
hood.
• Wipe the washer cabinet as needed. If detergent,
bleach or other washing products are spilled on the
cabinet, wipe immediately. Some products will cause
permanent damage if spilled on the cabinet.
• Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleansers.
• Do not lay sharp or rough objects on or against the
washer. The finish could be damaged.
• The wash tub and window will need no particular care
although they may need rinsing or wiping after an
unusual load has been washed. Outside of window can
be cleaned with household window cleaner.
• Leave the loading door open to allow the inside of the
washer to dry out after use. This helps prevent musty
odors from developing.
• Do not allow small children to play on or around the
washer.
• Do not move washer without reinstalling shipping
brace. See instructions below for shipping brace
installation.

Vacations and Extended Non-Use

Important: To avoid possible property damage due to
flooding, turn off the water supply to the washer whenever
there will be an extended period of non-use. Leave door
open so that moisture inside machine can evaporate
preventing mold or mildew from growing.

Reinstallation of Shipping Materials

1. Remove front access panel by removing two screws.
A
B
A. Front access panel
Access panel removal
B. Access panel screws
2. Place the shock sleeves on all four shock absorbers.
(See illustration)
A. Shock sleeve
Reinstalling shock sleeves
3. Insert hooked end of shipping brace into the open
slot of the motor mount. Attach with bolts and
washers to anchor bracket to machine. (See
illustration)
B
A
A. Shipping brace
C. Cut-away view of washer cabinet to illustrate location of
shipping brace
Reinstalling shipping brace
4. Reinstall front access panel.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper procedures
whenever the washer is moved.
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A
B. Shock absorber
B
B
A
B. Bolts and washers
B
C