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Use and Care GuideHome Laundry Automatic Washer

Model:LW8263W/L2

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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changesownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.)

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Amana Washing Machine...Thank you for buying an Amana washer. Your satisfaction with this new product is very important to us. This Useand Care Guide will help you understand how your washer operates.., and how to get the most benefit from thefeatures you selected.

Please read this Use and Care Guide thoroughly.

Complete the Registration Card in the packet with this guide and return to Amana's Product RegistrationDepartment promptly, if your registration card is missing, call 1-800-843-0304.

If you believe something is operating incorrectly, please read the "Before You Call for Service" section, onPage 22. If you still have questions, please call us at 1-800-843-0304. (Weekdays, during normal business hours,Central Time.)

Any time you call or write us regarding your washer, have the following information readily available. It is locatedon a nameplate, found on the right side of the washer cabinet. Take a moment to fill in the information so youhave it handy!

Serial No. Model No,

Manufacturing No.

Date of purchase Selling dealer

Dealer address

Keep a copy of your sales receipt for future reference, in case warranty service is required.

Factory Service Centers

Listed below are Factory Service Centers which service most metropolitan and surrounding areas. Amana alsohas a network of independent authorized servicers. Locate a Factory Service Center or independent servicer bycalling 1-800-NATLSVC (628-5782) inside U.S.A. and 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. When contacting Amana,provide product information. (Locate product information on the nameplate). Warranty service must be performedby an authorized servicer. Amana also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required afterwarranty expires.

Following are the Amana Factory Service Centers:

ARIZONA -- Also dispatches service in areas of Nevada

NO. & SO. CALIFORNIA

COLORADO w Also dispatches service in areas of Utah

FLORIDA

GEORGIA -- Also dispatches service in areas of Alabama, North and South Carolina and Tennessee

IOWA -- Also dispatches service in areas of Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin

ILLINOIS w Also dispatches service in areas of Indiana and Kentucky

MASSACHUSETTS -- Also dispatches service in areas of New Hampshire and Rhode Island

MARYLAND -- Also dispatches service in areas of Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

NEW YORK -- Also dispatches service in areas of Connecticut and New Jersey

OHIO -- Also dispatches service in areas of Michigan and Pennsylvania

TEXAS

WASHINGTON -- Also dispatches service in areas of Oregon

Did you know Amana offers a complete line of kitchen and laundry appliances.., refrigerators, freezers, ranges,cooktops, wall ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers? We also manufacture a completeselection of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners. We hope you'llconsiderAmana the next time you need one of these products.

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Table ofContents

Important Safety Instructions ............................................................... 4Before Washing

Prepare Wash Load ........................................................................... 6Sort .................................................................................................... 6Pretreat .............................................................................................. 6

Loading the WasherLoad Ar'dcies .................................................................................... 7Load Sizes ......................................................................................... 7Water Level ........................................................................................ 7

WaterWater Hardness ................................................................................. 8Iron .................................................................................................... 8Wash Temperature ...........................................................................

Laundry Tips ........................................................................................... 9Washing Temperature Guide. .............................................................. 10

Bleach Dispenser ........................................................................... 10Agitator Cap ................................................................................... 10

Determine Proper Cycle .................................................. _..::.,;,.,_.;.., 12To Wash Clothes ........................................................................... 12Soaking .................................................................................... .. 13

Special Care

17Stain Removal ........ !L_....................................................................... 18Maintenance

Cold Weather Care ................................................. :.;:.._,_........... 21Care Of Your Washer ................................................... :::......... 21Vacat_

-- & WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETYand to reduce the risk of fire or an

explosion, do not store or use gasolineor other flammable vapors and liquids

in the vicinity of this orany other appliance.

© Copyright 1995 Ripon Service Parts CenterProduct PublicationsP.O. Box 990Ripon Wl 54971

All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or byany means without the written permission of the publisher.37"/91 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(Save These Instructions)

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To reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, seriousinjury or death to personswhen using your washer,follow these basicprecautions:

1. Read all instructions beforeusing the washer.

2. Refer to the GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS in theINSTALLATION manual forthe proper grounding of thewasher.

3. Do not wash articles thathave been previously cleanedin, washed in, soaked in,or spotted with gasoline,dry-cleaning solvents, otherflammable or explosivesubstances as they give offvapors that could ignite orexplode.

4. Do not allow children to playon or in the washer. Closesupervision of children isnecessary when the washer isused near children. This is asafety rule for all appliances.

5. Before the washer is removedfrom service or discarded,remove the lid to the washingcompartment.

6. Do not reach into the washerif the washtub is revolving.

7. Do not install or store thewasher where it will beexposed to water and/orweather.

8. Do not tamper with thecontrols.

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10,

11.

Do not repair or replace anypart of the washer, or attemptany servicing unlessspecifically recommended inthe user-maintenanceinstructions or in publisheduser-repair instructions thatyou understand and have theskillsto carry out.

Do not add gasoline,dry-cleaning solvents, orother flammable or explosivesubstances to the washwater. These substances giveoff vapors that could ignite orexplode.

Under certain conditions,hydrogen gas may beproduced in a hot watersystem that has not beenused for two weeks or more.HYDROGEN GAS ISEXPLOSIVE. If the hot watersystem has not been used forsuch a period, before using awashing machine orcombination washer-dryer,turn on all hot water faucetsand let the water flow fromeach for several minutes. Thiswill release any accumulatedhydrogen gas. THE GAS ISFLAMMABLE, DO NOTSMOKE OR USE AN OPENFLAME DURING THIS TIME.

12. To reduce the risk of anelectric shock or fire, DO NOTusa an extension cord or anadapter to connect thewasher to the electrical powersource.

13. Usa your washer only for itsintended purpose, washingclothes.

14. ALWAYS disconnect thewasher from electrical supplybefore attempting any service.Disconnect the power cord bygrasping the plug, not thecord.

15. install the washer accordingto the INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS. Allconnections for water, drain,electrical power andgrounding must comply withlocal codes and be made bylicensed personnel whenrequired. Do not do it yourselfunless you know how!

16. To reduce the risk of fire,clothes which have traces ofany flammable substancessuch as vegetable oil, cookingoil, machine oil, flammablechemicals, thinner, etc., oranything containing wax orchemicals such as in mopsand cleaning cloths, must notbe put into the washer. Theseflammable substances maycause the fabric to catch onfire by itself.

17. Do not usa fabric softeners orproductsto eliminate staticunless recommended by themanufacturer of the fabdcsoftener or product.

18. Keep your washer in goodcondition. Bumping ordropping the washer candamage safety features. Ifthis occurs, have your washerchecked by a qualifiedserviceman.

19. Replace worn power cordsand/or loose plugs.

0. Be sure water connectionshave a shut-off valve and thatfill hose connections are tight.CLOSE the shut-off valves atthe end of each wash day.

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21, Loading door MUST BECLOSED any time the washeris to agitate or spin, DO NOTby-pass the loading doorswitch by permitting thewasher to agitate or spin withthe loading door open. Abrake will stop the washtubwithin seconds if the loadingdoor is opened duringspinning. If the washtub doesnot stop when the loadingdoor is opened, remove thewasher from use and call theserviceman.

22, Always read and followmanufacturer's instructions onpackages of laundry andcleaning aids. Heed allwarnings or precautions. Toreduce the risk of poisoning orchemical burns, keep themout of the reach of children atall times (preferably in alocked cabinet).

23, Always follow the fabric careinstructions supplied by thegarment manufacturer.

24. Never operate the washerwith any guards and/orpanels removed.

25. DO NOT operate the washerwith missing or broken parts.

26. DO NOT by-pass any safetydevices.

27. Failure to install, maintain,and/or operate thismachine according to themanufacturer's instructionsmay resuR in conditions whichcan produce bodily injuryaod/or property damage.

NOTE: The WARNING ANDIMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS appearing in thismanual are not meant to cover allpossible conditions and situationsthat may occur, it must beunderstood that common sense,caution and carefulness arefactors which CANNOT be builtinto the washer. These factorsMUST BE supplied by theperson(s) installing, maintaining,or operating the washer.

Always contact your dealer,distributor, service agent or themanufacturer about any problemsor conditions you do notunderstand.

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Before Washing...

Prepare Wash Load

Empty Pockets and CuffsMake sure all pockets are emptyand turn them inside out. Onebobby pin, metal or plastic toy,nail or sharp object in a load cancatch laundry and cause tears.Facial tissue left in a pocket willproduce extreme "lint". A crayonor lipstick in a wash load maycause stains that cannot beremoved. Roll down cuffs andshake out grass, sand, andgravel.

Mend Rips and TearsLittle holes can become bigger inthe washer. Mend holes and tearsbefore placing garments in thewasher.

Close Zipper and Fasten HooksThese can catch on garments in awash load and tear them. Tiebelts and sashes so they won'twind around clothes.

Remove Nonwashsble TrimCheck for colorfastness too, bysqueezing a portion of garment inwarm or hot sudsy water. If thecolor bleeds or runs, wash theitem separately in cold water.

Sort

Proper sorting is easy if you followa few guidelines:

1. Sort by Color

Whites

Lights

Darks

Non-Colorfast

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2. Sort by Fabric andConstruction

Cottons andLinens

Synthetics,Blends & Poly Knits

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Delicates

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3. Sort by Care Label

Cold

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Hot

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4. Sort By Type and Amount ofSoilChildren's play clothes, as wellas work clothes, will need extratreatment. Lightly soiledclothes can become dingy ifwashed with heavily soileditems.

5, Sort Lint "Shedders" FromLint "Receivers"Some fabrics attract lint andshould not be washed with lint-shedding loads. Lint sheddersare cottons, terry towels,chenille bedspreads, rugs, andclothes which have beenheavily bleached.

Lint receivers are synthetics,permanent or durable press,knits (including socks),corduroy, and other smoothfabrics.

Pretreat

Pretreat shirt collars and cuffswith a pre-wash product or liquiddetergent when placing them inthe washer. Before washing, treatspecial stains with bar soap,liquid detergent or a paste ofwater and granular detergent.Use a pretreat soil and stainremover.

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Loading the Washer...

Load Articles

Load items by the amount ofspace they take up, not by theirweight. Mix large and small itemsin a load to get the best washingresults.

Drop items loosely into thewashtub. The bulk of the clothesrather than the weight willdetermine load size. Do not packitems in or wrap them around theagitator. Overloading can causepoor cleaning, excessivewdnlding, and tears.

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Items should move freely throughthe wash water for best cleaningresults. Items should rollover --sink and then reappear.

When washing very large items,do not fill washtub as full as withother loads.

Load Sizes

Small3-4 perm. press dress shirts

OR1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case

OR1-2 lightweight dresses

Medium6-7 perm. press shirts

OR2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases

OR8 bath towels, 6 bath cloths

Large10-11 perm, press shirts

OR2 full size sheets, 2 pillow cases,

2 pair men's pajamasOR

12 bath towels, 4 hand towels,4 wash cloths

Extra Large8-9 shirts and

5 pair polyester pantsOR

2 queen size sheets,4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns

1 pair men's pajamasOR

1 queen size bedspread

ResetUse the RESET if agitation hasstarted and more water is neededfor the load.

Water Level

Right

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Wrong

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(Illustrations shown with agitatorcap. Your washer may have afabric softener dispenser onagitator).

The water level in your washershould fit the size of your washload. Small loads will use lowerwater levels. There must beenough water in the washtub toallow items to move and turn overfreely.

Overloading the washtub canresult in poor washing and rinsing.Ovedoading may also causewrinkling and teadng of items.

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Water...

Water Hardness

Soft Water0 to 10 milligramsper liter

_ Moderately Hard

Water

300 milligramsper liter

Hard Water500 milligramsper liter

Very Hard WaterOver 500 milligramsper liter

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Water hardness is measured ingrains per gallon (G.P.G.) or partsper million (P.P.M.). To leam yourwater hardness, cell your WaterDepartment or State ExtensionService. Hard water will notremove soil as well as soft waterand can result in gray, dingylaundry. To get clothes clean inhard water, use a phosphatedetergent or use more detergent ifusing a non-phosphate detergent.Do not use soap.

Hard Water May Be SoftenedBy:1. A mechanical water softener

installed in your home.

2. The use of a packaged waterconditioner.

Soft WaterWater should be soft enough toallow soaps and detergents toremove soil effectively. Clotheswill be whiter and brighter whenwashed and dnsed in soft water.

Iron

If iron is present in the water, theclothes may become an all-overyellow or they may be stainedwith brown or orange spots orstreaks. Iron is not always visiblein the water.

Solutions to Iron ProblemsThe installation of a watersoftener will remove smallamounts of iron from the watersupply. The installation of an ironfilter may be necessary for moresevere cases. If the iron comesfrom the pipes, it may be sufficientjust to let the water run into theempty washer for about oneminute. This may help to clear thepipes. Spin this water out of thewashtub before starting the wash.

If iron comes from the waterheater, drain the heateroccasionally to remove the rust.

If the Iron Condition Cannot BeCorrectedPrepare the wash water first byadding detergent (not soap), thenadd the clothes to the washtub.Use a phosphate detergent. Thephosphate content of a detergentis listed on the package sidepanel.

Add a nonprecipitating waterconditioner to the washtub justbefore the rinse water enters. Donot use fabdc softener in the dnsewater if a packaged waterconditioner is used.

Iron With Chlorine BleachThe use of chlorine bleach withwater that contains iron will makethe rust discoloration worse. Usean "all fabdc" bleach.

Wash Temperature

Hot WaterHot water will give the best resultsof cleaning and sanitizing, but it isnot suitable for all items. It is bestfor sturdy whites and colorfastitems, heavily soiled items anddiapers.

Warm WaterBy using warm water, there is lesschance of color loss in items.Warm water also reduceswrinkling in permanent pressitems. Use with light andmoderate soils, non-colorfast orclarkcolors, permanent press,silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic.

Cold WaterCold water is less effective incleaning than hot or warm water,but it does minimize wrinkling andcolor fading. Use it for washingextra-sensitive clothes and for therinsing of all fabrics.

EnergyYou can save energy whenwashing by following a fewguidelines:

1. Heating water accounts for thegreatest energy expense whenwashing. Save on heatingwater by using cold dnses.

2. Wash full loads, but do notovedced.

3. Use soak cycles foi"heavilysoiled items to reduce washtimes.

4. Select a shorter wash time forlightlysoiled items.

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Laundry Tips...

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;oakJPretreat_roducts or soak overnight to remove stains and soils.

• Always follow manufacturer's instructions with anypretreatment product.

agent with chlorinebleach.

• Do not use pretreatersaround the washer ordryer control panel. Theymay harm the finish orpanel markings.

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WaterConditionersNon-PrecipitaUngtypePrecipitating Type

• Use to remove certain stains, disinfect, and keep clotheswhite.

• Use bleach in the wash water only, Do not use bleach inthe rinse.

• Follow directions on care label of garment.

• Bleach should not be used as a substitute for detergent.Use the recommended amount of bleach.

• When using liquidchlorine bleach, alwaysuse the bleachdispenser.

• Always measure thebleach. Never exceedone cup of bleach perfull load.

• Never use chlorinebleach and ammonia inthe same wash cycle.

• These products soften water by tying up the hardnessminerals. Recommended if using soap with water overthree grains hard, or when using nonphosphatedetergents.

• These products settle out hardness minerals byconverting them into particles that will not dissolve in thewater. If used with nonphosphate detergent or soap inhard water, a deposit may form on the clothes andwasher parts.

• Do not use withnonphosphate

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Washing Temperature Guide...

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Temperature Usei!

HOT • Sturdy whites and colorfast items. • Best cleaning for heavily(approx. 140g F) • Work clothes, soiled items.

• Soiled items. • Reduces wrinkling.• Diapers.

COLD • Rinsing of all items. • Saves energy.(approx. 652 F) • Non-colorfast fabrics. • Reduces color fading.

• Extra sensitive clothing.

Bleach Dispenser Fabric SoftenerDispenser andAgitator

The bleach dispenser is located inthe left front corner, under theloading door.

Use liquid bleach in thedispenser.

Use no more than one cupchlorine bleach for large loads,three-quarters cup for mediumand one-half cup for small loads.

Carefully pour recommendedamount of bleach into thedispenser during the first fill of thewasher.

Be careful not to spill undilutedbleach. It is a strong chemical andcan damage some fabrics if it isnot propedy diluted.

Powdered bleach must not beused in the bleach dispenser. Addpowdered bleach to the washwater.

Agitator CapIMPORTANT: The agitator musthave either the cap or FabdcSoftener Dispenser on it at alltimes.

To Use DispenserAfter the clothes are loaded intothe washtub and before the startof the WASH CYCLE, pour theproper amount of liquid fabricsoftener into the bottle measuringcap (see bottle directions). Pourinto dispenser.

The large fabric softenerdispenser allows for the fabricsoftener to be diluted with water.We recommend adding water upto the fill level. Do not exceed tipof arrow which indicates correctfill level. Over-filling can allowfabdc softener to spill onto theclothes.

Setting the water level to mediumor higher will result in betterperformance from the fabricsoftener. The fabric softener willremain in the dispenser during thewash fill, agitation and spin. At theend of the wash spin, the liquidfabric softener will be dispensedinto the washtub through the slotsin the agitator and will be mixedwith the incoming dnse water.

To Clean The DispenserRemove the dispenser housingfrom agitator by squeezing thelower part of the dispenser,pulling directly upward and at thesame time tilting slightly.This willexpose the dispenser cup, whichis also removable for cleaning(refer to illustration). Both housingand cup can be soaked in hotsoapy water and rinsed clean.The funnel shape in top of agitatoralso needs to be cleaned. Thehole and the slots in the two ringswill require using a small brush forproper cleaning.

After cleaning, install dispensercup, then push dispenser housingdirectly downward onto top ofagitator until firmly snappedtogether.

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Use Tips• Fabric softener spilled onto

garments may cause staining.To remove, soak in a soapysolution made from Ivory orCamay soap, or rub the stainwith a bar of either of thesesoaps. Then wash.

Liquid fabric softeners aredispensed during the final rinseand should not be combinedwith bleach, bluing, starch,detergents, soaps or packagedwater conditioners during thisrinse.

• When adding detergent towash water, do not allow anyto enter into softener dispensercup, as softener will becomegummy.

To prevent softener buildup, thedispenser can be filled with cleanwater for automatic cleaning. Thiscan be done in washing cyclesother than when softener is used.

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How To Use Your Washer...

OperationInstructions

-- _WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, seriousinjury or death to persons,read the IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,Pages 4 and 5, beforeoperating the washer.

Determine ProperCycle

RegularUse for sturdy items, like play orwork clothes, towels, T-shirts, etc.The wash time selection willdepend on the type of fabric andthe amount of soil. For the bestresults when cleaning heavilysoiled items, use a longer washtime (15 minutes maximum).Lightly soiled items require lesswash time.

There are three settings in theREGULAR cycle -- heavy,normal and light. The numbershown next to these settings isthe length of agitation in minutes.(For example: setting the timer onHeavy will be a 15 minuteagitation).

Permanent Prese/KnitsUse for permanent press itemsand synthetics. The wash timeselection will depend upon thetype of fabric and amount of soil.

There are two settings in thePERMANENT PRESS/KNITScycle -- Normal and Light. Thenumber shown next to thesesettings is the length of agitationin minutes, (For example: Settingthe timer on Normal will be a nineminute agitation).

The PERMANENT PRESS/KNITScycle automatically cools thetemperature of the fibers beforethe spin. After wash the agitationstops, the washtub spins slowly,partially drains and then stops.Cold water will then beautomatically added to thewashtub until the proper waterlevel is reached. This happensone or two times, depending onthe size of the load and type ofdrain connection. When theCOOL DOWN is complete, thewasher will pause forapproximately one minute beforecontinuing the cycle.

DelicateWash delicate items usuallywashed by hand on this cycle. Afull tub of warm water isrecommended (even for smallloads) to allow the delicate itemsto move freely through the water.More water helps reduce fabricwear, wrinkling, and provides for aclean wash.

There are two settings in theDELICATE cycle -- normal andlight. The number shown next tothese settings is the length ofagitation in minutes. (Forexample: setting the timer onNormal will be an eight minuteagitation, including pauses).

To Wash Clothes

IMPORTANT: Before using yournew washer, make sure thewasher cord is plugged into a120 Volt electdcal outlet that hasthe proper grounding and polarity.Make sure the washer hoses areconnected to the hot and coldwater faucets, and that thefaucets are turned on. Be sure thedrain hose is not kinked and isinserted into a drain. See theINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor details of proper washerinstallation.

IMPORTANT: Before using thewasher for the first time, wipe outthe inside of the washtub with asudsy cloth.

1. Get the clothes ready forwashing. Empty pockets andcuffs. Sort items into separateloads. Pretreat stains andheavily soiled areas.

2. Measure and add detergent tothe washtub.

3. Add clothes loosely into thewashtub. The bulk of theclothes rather than the weightwill determine load size.

4. Close the loading door. Thewasher will not agitate or spinwith the loading door open.

WASHTEMPERATURE

HOT WARM COLDCOLD COLD COLD

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- A WARNING

To reduce the risk ofserious injury, do notby-pass the loading doorswitch by permitting thewasher to agitate or spinwith the loading door open.

5. Set WASH/RINSEtemperatures.

NOTE: The washer will provide acold dnse in all TEMPERATUREsettings. Cold dnses willsave you money and energy andwill help reduce wrinkling inpermanent press and synthetics.

The Energy Saver sat'tings,marked with a dot (o),show whichtemperature settings will use theleast energy.

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6. Set LOAD SIZE (WATERLEVEL) control. Use RESET ifagitation has started and morewater is needed.

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IMPORTANT: Holding the LOADSIZE (WATER LEVEL) control inthe RESET position can causeflooding of the washer.

7. Select the cycle according tothe type of fabric beingwashed. Push the timer knobin and turn clockwise to thedesired cycle and wash time.

8. Pull the timer knob out to startthe water fill. Agitation willbegin when the water reachesthe level you selected.

The washer will stop (pause)for approximately two minutesbefore the wash and rinsespins. Do not turn the timerthrough these pauses. Theyare part of the cycle.

Soaking

Set the timer knob in the center ofthe word "RINSE" or the washermay spin without first filling withwater. Place the soaking productand clothes load in the washtub.Pull timer knob to start water fill.After fill is completed andagitation has started, push thetimer knob in. This will stop thewasher. When the clothes havesoaked the desired length of time,TURN THE TIMER KNOB TOTHE START OF THE LASTSPIN, then pull the timer knob outto start the spin.

CAUTION: Failure to turn thetimer knob to the spin cycle aftersoaking will result in the washeroverflowing and causing propertydamage.

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Timer

Although the washer cycles areautomatic, the timer may be resetto lengthen, shorten, or repeat aportion of a cycle.

To set or reset the timer, pushtimer knob in to stop the washer.Hold timer knob in firmly whileturning it clockwise to the settingdesired. Pull timer knob out tostart the washer.

Control Panel Light

An optional control panel light kitis available for your washer. Thiskit will provide additional light toyour control panel and improvevisibilityof the controls in a dimlylit environment.

To order the Control Panel LightKit (Part No. LFL1), contact yourdealer. For more information, call1-800-843-0304.

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Special Care...

Starching

Starching adds crispness andbody to fabrics, enhances soilresistance, and makes ironingeasier. There are several types ofstarches. Carefully follow labeldirections for spray or handstarching or starching in thewasher.

Knits

A variety of knits are being usedfor many types of clothing andhousehold furnishings. Many knitsare machine washable, some arehand washable, and some mustbe dry-cleaned. When buying,make sure the garment has acare label with care instructions.These directions must befollowed. Some knits arestretched during theirmanufacture and may shrink orrelax when exposed to water.

Cotton KnitsUnless the label indicates that it ispreshrunk, cotton knits wiltprobably shrink to some degree.Overdrying contributes toshrinkage of cotton knits.

Wash water should be hot orwarm suitable for color and soil.The rinse water should be cold.

Rayon KnitsRayon stretches and shrinkseasily, Treat as a delicate fabricand wash gently.

Synthetic Fiber KnitsKnits made from synthetic fibersor blends containing a highpercentage of synthetics willgenerally keep their shape. Whenbuying, make sure the trimmings(including belts) are machinewashable, seams are notpuckered, and zippers andtrimmings are well fastened.

Knits of Man-Mede FibersIn general, follow the rules forpermanent press fabdcs asthey tend to have the samecharacteristics. Set machine toPERMANENT PRESS/KNITScycle. Set the wash water warm,or suitable for color and soil.Rinse water should be cold. Donot wash with lint-sheddingfabrics. Separate items for color,washing whites separately.

Sweaters of Man-Made FibersFollow directions for knits. Buttonsweaters and turn inside out. Thedbbon behind the buttons andbutton holes may shrink. Stretchto shape after washing. Orlonsweaters may stretch, Avoidpulling them when wet. Dryer dry.

Wool SweatersLoosely knit or delicatelyconstructed sweaters will needdelicate care. Hand wash.Measure garment before and afterwashing. Squeeze gently throughthe water with little motion. Rinsethoroughly, Block to shape anddry flat.

For sweaters labeled =machinewashable", follow manufacturer'sdirections. Dry flat. Excessagitation and excess tumbling arethe main causes of woolshrinkage.

Wool KnitsDry-clean wool knits unlesslabeled machine washable.Follow manufacturer's directions,

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Permanent Press

Permanent or durable pressgarments and household itemswill usually not need pressingwhen washed and dried properly.However, some will be morewrinkle resistant than others.

The care needed for permanentpress is a little different than forcottons. Permanent press willsoften or become pliable whenheated. This softening when it isin warm or hot wash water willallow wear wrinkles to beremoved. It will also cause thefabric to wrinkle if it is crushed,squeezed or spun when hot.

Permanent press cycles ofwashers, when washer controlsare propedy set, will cool theclothes before the wash spin toavoid wrinkling. Because theclothes soften when heated, it isimportant to remove them fromthe dryer as soon as tumblingstops.

How To Wash Permanent Press1. Wash often. Permanent press

clothes tend to look clean evenwhen they should be washed.

2. Sort loads correctly, refer toPage 6.

3. Do not wash with lint-sheddingloads. Permanent pressattracts lint in the wash water.

4. Pre-treat grease stains and oilyareas. This is especiallyimportant for shirt collars andcuffs. Rub liquid detergent or apaste of detergent into thearea.

5. Use the PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle, hot or warmwater, cold dnse and sufficientdetergent.

6. Use fabric softener in the rinsewater. This will reduce thestatic electricity which attractslint and makes garments cling.

To Dry Permanent PressFor best results, permanent pressshould be dryer dried. Seegarment care labels. Ironing maybe necessary. Use low heatsetting on iron or steam setting ona steam iron.

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Washing Special Items...Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label Instructions

Diapers

Pillows(Feather and down)

• Warm wash and rinse.• PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle.- Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing,- When wash ng an electric blanket protect the plug by stitching the edge of the

b anket over the plug. Only dryer dry if manufacturer says itc_n be done.

Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with asmall amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washing.Limit wash load to two dozen diapers.

• Recommend an all-purpose detergent.

Do not wash pillows unless they can be dryer dried. They may mildew if notdried completely.Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance.Use warm wash and detergent.

Slips and Gowns Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and a cold rinse onthe PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle.To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites end use chlorinebleach occasionally.Use fabric softener in the dnse to remove static electricity.

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Washing Problems...

To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good washing practices at all times to prevent a gradual build-upof soil or water hardness minerals on them. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they should be,take corrective measures immediately.

Problem

Gray or DingyClothes

Cause

Insufficient Detergent

Improper Sorting

Nonphosphate Detergent and Hard Water

Water Not Hot Enough

Overcrowding Washer

Solution

Add more detergent to washtub beforeloading clothes. Mild detergents are notsuitable for average soil.

Wash whites separately. Separate lightfrom heavily soiled items. Clothes canpick up soil from dirty wash water.

Follow package directions. Soften waterif possible.

White clothes will stay whiter with hotwash water. Increase temperature.

Clothes must circulate freely through thewater for best results.

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Clothes Tearingor Damage

Improper Use of Chlorine Bleach

Overcrowding or Overloading

Insufficient Precare

No correction for bleach damaged clothes.Always measure and dilute bleach.

Make sure all items can move freelydudng agitation.

Fasten all hooks and zippers. Mend tears.Remove objects from pockets.

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Stain Removal...

Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly. Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remove. Hotwater will set some stains, particularly protein based stains. Use cold or warm water on these before washing inhot water.

_WARNING

Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, etc. into awasher or dryer. Never put articles that have been cleaned with such substances into a washer ordryer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in a fire, explosion, and/or serious burnsor death. All items with these substances on them should be thoroughly hand-washed with adetergent so that no trace of the flammable substances remains. The articles can then be machinewashed and/or dried.

When using any kind of a dry-cleaning fluid, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Thefumes should never be inhaled. Use in a well ventilated room away from sparks and flames. Air drybefore washing or drying. Dry-cleaning fluid may cause a "ring" to be formed on some permanentpress fabrics. This will not wash out. To remove, clean the garment in a coin-operated dry-cleaningunit, or by a professional dry-cleaner.

Candlewax

Chewing Gum

Coffee, Tea

Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and)ress with warm iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge

with dry-cleaning solvent (see WARNING above). Let dry, launder. If traces of•olor remain, launder with a commercial color remover or if safe for the fabric,

hot water and chlorine bleach.

Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels andsponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.

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Stain

Deodorants andAnti-Perspirants

Egg

Fabric _ftener

Fruit Juices

Ink

Lipstick

Milk and Milk Products

Mud

Nail Polish

Treatment

Some of these products contain substances that can change the color ofsome dyes. The color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged withammonia then rinsed. To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub, rinse. Ifstains remain, rub detergent into stain and launder with hot water and chlorinebleach (if safe for fabric).

Treat with a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam) or if safe for fabric,bleach with chlorine bleach.

If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into dampstain and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.

Dampen stain and rub with bar soap_ Launder asusuali

Soak in cold water, Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe forfabric).

_iace face down o_ paper towel an_ _nge with d_leaning f!uid (seeWARNING on Page 18). Dampen s_in _ _ater and rub W_ _a_ seapo_

detergenti Launder in hot water (if safe for fabdc)

Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper toweland sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (see WARNING onPage 18). Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the dampenedstain and launder. Some inks may be impossible to remove.

Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (see WARNING onPage 18). Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.

Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe forfabric). Sponge with a cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 18), if a stain isnoticeable. Rewash.

Scrape off excess. Soak in solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoonliquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes.Rinse. Launder in hot or warm water with enzyme product.

Place face down on paper towel. Sponge with nail polish remover (non-oily)until stain disappears. Launder. Do not use nail polish remover on Acetate orAmel fabdcs.

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ii ;i;iii!iii! stain

Water-based -- Treat by rinsing fabric in cool water while stains are still wet.Then launder. Dried paint cannot be removed. Oil-based -- Pretreat with asolvent recommended on the paint container. If not available, use mineral spirits.Rinse. Pretreat with a stain remover or detergent, rinse and launder.

Paint

Perspiration; Rub d=ampenedstain with detergent: Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach

,., ,, . , efab,0isd,soo,ore, ooc.nt ,ore0 itRust Apply a commercial rust remover (Whink, Rit, RoVer, etc.) Follow manufacturer's

directions. Then launder as usual.

Tobacco Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse. If necessary, soak in an all-fabricbleach solution. If stain remains, launder with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Vomit Soak in a solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid handdishwashing detergent, and one tablespoon ammonia (if safe for fabric). Soak15 minutes. Use sponge to loosen stain. Blot with toweling. Launder in hot water

with an enzyme product.

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Maintenance...

Cold Weather Care

If the washer is delivered on acold day (below freezing), or isstored in an unheated room orarea during the cold months, donot attempt to operate it until thewasher has had a chance towarm up.

Care Of Your Washer

IMPORTANT: Before using thewasher for the first time, wipe outthe inside of the washtub with asudsy cloth.

Use only a damp or sudsy clothfor cleaning the control panel.Some spray prewash productsmay harm the finish on the controlpanel.

Wipe the washer cabinet asneeded. If detergent, bleach orother washing products are spilledon the cabinet, wipe immediately.Some products will causepermanent damage if spilled onthe cabinet.

Do not use scouring pads orabrasive cleansers.

Do not lay sharp or rough objectson or against the washer. Thefinish could be damaged.

The washtub will need noparticular care though it may needrinsing or wiping after an unusualload has been washed. This alsomay be necessary if too littledetergent has been used.

Leave the loading door open toallow the inside of the washer todry out after use. This helpsprevent musty odors fromdeveloping.

Vacations andExtended Non-Use

IMPORTANT: To avoid possibleproperty damage due to flooding,turn off the water supply to thewasher whenever there will be anextended period of non-use.

Operating Tips...

Out-Of-Balance Switch

The out-of-balance switch islocated behind the right rear hingeof the washer loading door.

A load of one or two items canmake the washtub unbalancedduring the spin periods. For thebest spinning results, the loadmust be balanced throughout thespin period.

The out-of-balance switch istripped if the load becomesexcessively unbalanced duringthe spin. Spinning stops when thishappens.

If the out-of-balance switch istripped, you will need to rearrangethe load. To do this, push thetimer knob in, open the loadingdoor and evenly distribute theitems in the washtub. Close theloading door, pull the timer knobout, and the spin will resume.

Motor Overload Protector...

This internal overload protectorwill stop the motor automaticallyin the event of an overload. Theovedoad protector will reset itselfin two or three minutes and the

motor will reset automatically. Ifthe overload protector stops themotor again, remove the washerfrom use and call the servicemanto correct the problem.

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Before You Call For Service...(You may save time and money by checking the following):

• If Your Washer:

Won'tFill

Won'tStart

e

Won'tAgitate

Won'tSpin

• • •

e

Possible Reason --Do This To Correct

Be sure the power cord is plugged ail the way into theelectrical outlet.

Close the loading door.

Check the house fuse or circuit breaker.

Has the motor overload protector cycled?

Turn on the hot and cold water faucets.

Pull timer knob out to start the washer.

• Was the last spin completed?

Clean the filter screens located at the faucet end of the inlethoses. Owner is responsible for service call regarding

• cleaning of the screens.

• • Water is siphoned from the washer during the cycle. Refer tothe INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS supplied with thewasher.

• • Are the controls properly set?

• • Broken drive belt. Call the serviceman.

If Service Is Required...If service is required, contact thenearest Factory AuthorizedService Center.

If you are unable to locate anauthorized service center or areunsatisfied with the serviceperformed on your washer, writeto:

Consumer Affairs DepartmentAmana Refrigeration, Inc.2800 220th TrailRO. Box 8901Amana, Iowa 52204-0001Phone: 1-800-843-0304FAX: (319) 622-8158

Monday through Friday7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Central Time Zone

MODEL NO.AND

SERIAL NO.

W1801EOA

When calling or writing about yourwasher, PLEASE GIVE THEMODEL AND SERIALNUMBERS. The model and serialnumbers are located on thenameplate. The nameplate will bein the location shown. Pleaseinclude a copy of your bill of saleand any service receipts youhave.

&=WARNING

To reduce the risk ofserious injury or death,DO NOT repair or replaceany part of the washer orattempt any servicingunless specificallyrecommended in the user-maintenance instructionsor in published ussr-repairinstructions that youunderstand and have theskills to carry out.

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When Service Is Required...The dealer from whom you purchased your appliance can give you the name of your nearest Authorized ServiceCenter. Help them give you prompt service by giving them:

1. An accurate description of the trouble.2. Complete model, serial, and manufacturing numbers located on the serial plate.3. Proof of purchase (sales receipt on request).

Repair by an unauthorized servicer that results in subsequent failure will void the warranty. Warranty details arecontained in the warranty certificate enclosed with this booklet.

Keep an accurate record of any service calls -- what was done, who serviced the unit and the date.

Amana has a targe network of Authorized Service Centers in the U.S. However, if you should have a serviceproblem that is not resolved locally --

Write:

or Dial:

Consumer Affairs DepartmentAmana Refrigeration, Inc,

2800 220th TrailP.O. Box 8901

Amana, Iowa 52204-00011-800-843-0304

Monday through Friday7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Central Time Zone

Please include model, serial and manufacturing numbers, date of purchase and selling dealer.

For questions concerning product usage, installation and warranty -- call:

Consumer Information Line

C_ Amana Toll Free1-800-843-0304

EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN

Rest assured against unexpected repair billst

Amana is pleased to offer an important opportunity for long-term service protection on your new Amanaappliance. The Amana Asure Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement the strong warranty thatalready accompanies your appliance, and it combines with this standard warranty to provide budget-protectingcoverage on your appliance for up to five years, covering parts, labor and travel charges.

Your participating Amana dealer has details. Or contact us:

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Amana Refrigeration Inc.Consumer Affairs Department

2800 220th TrailP.O. Box 8901

Amana, IA 52204-00011-800-843-0304

Monday through Friday7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Central Time Zone