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Important Safety Information

WARNING

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To  reduce  risk  of  fire,  electric  shock,  serious  injury,  or  death  when  using  your

washer,  follow  basic  precautions,  including  the  following:

loose  plugs.

20. Loading door must be closed

whenever washer is agitating or

spinning. Do not bypass loading

door  switch  by  permitting

washer to operate with loading

door open.

21. Always read and follow

manufacturer’s  instructions  on

packages of laundry and

cleaning aids. Heed all

warnings or precautions. To

reduce risk of poisoning or

chemical  burns,  keep  products

away from children at all times,

preferably, in a locked cabinet.

22. Never operate washer with

guards and/or panels removed.

23. Do not operate washer with

missing  or  broken  parts.

24. Do not bypass safety devices.

25. Under  certain  conditions,

hydrogen gas may be produced

in a hot water system that has

not been used for 2 weeks or

more. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water

system has not been used for

such a period, before using a

washing machine, turn on all

hot water faucets and let the

water flow from each for several

minutes. This will release any

accumulated  hydrogen  gas.  As

the gas is flammable, do not

smoke or use an open flame

during  this  time.

1. Read all instructions before

using washer.

2. Be sure washer is properly

grounded.

3. Do not wash articles that have

been cleaned in, washed in,

soaked in, or spotted with

gasoline,  dry-cleaning  solvents,

or other flammable or explosive

substances.  Vapors  could

ignite or explode.

4. Do not add gasoline, dry-

cleaning solvents, or other

flammable or explosive

substances  to  wash  water.

Vapors could ignite or explode.

5. Do not store or use gasoline or

other flammable vapors and

liquids near this or any other

appliance.

6. Do not allow children to play on

or in washer. Close supervision

of children is necessary when

washer is used near children, a

safety rule for all appliances.

7. Before washer is removed from

service or discarded, remove

door to washing compartment.

8.

Do not reach into washer if wash

tub is moving or agitator is moving.

9. Do not install or store washer

where it will be exposed to

water and/or weather.

10. Do not tamper with washer

controls.

11. Do not repair or replace any

part of washer or attempt any

service,  unless  specifically

recommended in user-

maintenance  instructions  or  in

published user-repair

instructions  that  you

understand and have skills to

carry  out.

12. To reduce risk of electric shock

or fire, do not use extension

cords or adapters to connect

washer to electrical power

source.

13. Use your washer only for its

intended purpose: non-

commercial  clothes  washing.

14. Always  disconnect  washer  from

electrical  supply  before

attempting  any  service.

Disconnect power cord by

grasping the plug, not the cord.

15. Install washer according to

Installation  Instructions.  All

connections for water, drain,

electrical power, and grounding

must  comply  with  local  codes

and be made by licensed

personnel when required.

16. To reduce risk of fire, do not use

washer to launder clothes which

have traces of any flammable

substance, such as vegetable

oil,  cooking  oil,  machine  oil,

flammable  chemicals,  thinner,

etc., or anything containing wax

or chemicals, such as mops and

cleaning  cloths.  Flammable

substances  may  cause  fabric  to

catch  fire  by  itself.

17. Use only fabric softeners or

products  to  eliminate  static  that

are appropriate for automatic

washers.

18. Keep your washer in good

condition. Bumping or dropping

washer can damage safety

features. If damage occurs, have

washer checked by qualified

service  technician.

19. Replace worn power cords and/or

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CAUTION

!

To  reduce  risk  of  property  damage  due  to  flooding  of  washer  unit,  follow  basic

precautions,  including  the  following:

1. Do not pause an active cycle

for longer than thirty minutes.

Pressure  switch  may  reset  and

cause tub to overfill.

2. Always turn Load Level knob to

RESET before changing a water

level.

3. DO NOT hold Load Level knob

at  RESET. Water  will  continue

to fill as long as knob is held at

RESET.

Summary of Contents for Top loading Washer

Page 1: ...Be sure manual stays with washer Contents Important Safety Information 3 Starting the Wash 4 Cycles 6 Dispensers 7 Features Hints and Care 8 Moving and Storage 9 Trouble Shooting 10 Warranty 12 Ó 2001 Amana Appliances Amana Iowa 52204 Part No 40125401 Printed in U S A 06 01 ...

Page 2: ...______________________________ Dealer Phone ___________________________________ Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for future reference or if warranty service is required For answers to questions or to locate an authorized servicer call 1 800 NAT LSVC 1 800 628 5782 inside USAor 319 622 5511 outside USA Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer Spee...

Page 3: ...is removed from service or discarded remove door to washing compartment 8 Donotreachintowasherifwash tubismovingoragitatorismoving 9 Do not install or store washer where it will be exposed to water and or weather 10 Do not tamper with washer controls 11 Do not repair or replace any part of washer or attempt any service unless specifically recommended in user maintenance instructions or in publishe...

Page 4: ...4 Select wash cycle and time Push timer knob in and turn to desired cycle and wash time Timer knob can be turned in either direction Wash cycle and time selection depends upon type of fabric and amount of soil For best results when cleaning heavily soiled items use longer wash time up to 15 minute maximum Lightly soiled items require less wash time See Cycles section for more information If These ...

Page 5: ...ushing knob in Measure and add detergent to washtub Use only detergent recommended for top loading washers Add clothing to water in washtub Clothes should fill wash tub but should not be packed Loosely fill tub with clothes no higher than top row of holes Items must move freely through wash rinse water Bulky fabrics may need more water added after agitation begins Turn Load Size knob to RESET and ...

Page 6: ...re Different from Yours These controls are intended to show the variety of features that are available in the product line If your washer does not have all the options that are shown it is not a mistake The information provided applies to several of the models in the product line What do the little numbers mean Numbers next to cycle setting shows the approximate total agitation time The total wash...

Page 7: ...d or Ivory soap and wash garment as usual For best softener performance set water level to medium or higher 3 Clean softener dispenser after each use Remove dispenser housing from agitator by squeezing lower part of dispenser and pulling up on housing while tilting slightly to expose dispenser cup Rinse dispenser housing and cup in hot soapy water Clean funnel shape in top of agitator and inside o...

Page 8: ...cabinet wipe immediately Some products will cause permanent damage if spilled on cabinet Top of washer should not be used for removing garment stains Some stain removers such as rust remover may damage cabinet finish Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleansers Do not lay sharp or rough objects on or against washer Finish could be damaged Remove pins buckles or other sharp objects from clothes t...

Page 9: ...utes to drain water Some antifreeze will also be lost If you have a septic system contact antifreeze manufacturer and make sure it will not harm system 5 Push in cycle selector knob to stop washer Dry inner wash tub disconnect electrical plug and close washer lid If moving washer disconnect drain hose Move and store washer ONLY in upright position To remove antifreeze after storage run washer thro...

Page 10: ...moved during installation See Installation Instructions for details on removing shipping plug Water splashing or slapping noise Spray rinse Normal operation Washer sprays water inside tub while running at high speed during rinse and spin Whistling or whirling noise Drum spinning without cloths Normal operation Holes in the tub can cause this sound OPERATION Washer does not start Electrical power c...

Page 11: ...t too low water heater too far from washer You may need to raise the temperature on your water heater Check your water heater manufacturer s recommendations as well as local codes for assistance Hot water being used elsewhere in house 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 wat...

Page 12: ...orm service in addition to normal service or outside normal service hours or area Adjustments after the first year Damage to clothing Repairs resulting from the following Improper installation or maintenance Any modification alteration or adjustment not authorized byAmana Accident misuse abuse fire flood or acts of nature Connections to improper electrical current voltage or supply To Receive Warr...

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