Amana W10420474A Washer User Manual


 
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
WASH TEMPERATURE
Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water
temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric
and soils being washed. For best results and following the
garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe
for your fabric.
•Warmandhotwaterwillbecoolerthanwhatyourprevious
washer provided.
•Eveninacoolwaterwash,somewarmwatermaybe
added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.
OPTIONS
The following options may be added to most cycles.
See “Cycle Guide” for additional details.
EXTRA RINSE
This option can be used to automatically add a second
rinse to most cycles.
FABRIC SOFTENER
This option must be selected if using fabric softener
during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added at
the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.
FABRIC SOFTENER with EXTRA RINSE
This option turns on both the Fabric Softener and the
Extra Rinse options.
STAIN TREAT
This option provides enhanced cleaning action for tough
stains. It will add additional agitation and soak time to the
cycle.
WASH CYCLE KNOB
Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your
washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load.
See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
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START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID BUTTON
Press to Start the selected cycle; press again to Pause the
cycle and unlock the lid.
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several
minutes to unlock the lid. Press and hold 3 seconds
to Cancel a cycle.
CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS
The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At
each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses
that are different from traditional washers.
SENSING FILL
When the START/Pause/Unlock Lid button is pressed,
the washer will rst perform a self-test on the lid lock
mechanism. You will hear a click, the basket will make a
slight turn, and the lid will unlock briey before locking again.
Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will use
short, slow spins to estimate the load size. These sensing
spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is added to the
load and you may hear the hum of these spins. If the sensing
light is on, then washer is working properly. You will hear
the motor turn the basket in short pulses to thoroughly wet
the load. The washer will then move the load briey, pause
to allow water to soak in to the load, and resume adding
water. This process may repeat until the correct amount of
water has been added for the load. You may also hear water
owing through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load.
NOTE: Avoid opening lid during sensing. The sensing
process will start over when the washer is restarted. The
sensing light may also come on during the Soak and Wash
portions of the cycle. This is normal.
WASH
You will hear the motor and washplate moving the load.
Unlike traditional washers, the load is not covered with water.
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather
than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer,
this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. The
motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle.
The wash time is determined by the selected soil level.
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