Speed Queen Washer Dryer AWM472W2 User Manual

TM  
yuiop  
Use and Care Guide  
Home Laundry Automatic Washer  
D249IE3A  
Models:  
AWM472W2  
AWM473W2  
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes  
ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.)  
Part No. 36729R2  
10/96  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
(Save These Instructions)  
9. Do not repair or replace any  
part of the washer, or attempt  
any servicing unless  
15. Install the washer according  
to the INSTALLATION  
a
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire,  
electric shock, serious  
injury or death to persons  
when using your washer,  
follow these basic  
INSTRUCTIONS. All  
specifically recommended in  
the user-maintenance  
instructions or in published  
user-repair instructions that  
you understand and have the  
skills to carry out.  
connections for water, drain,  
electrical power and  
grounding must comply with  
local codes and be made by  
licensed personnel when  
required. Do not do it yourself  
unless you know how!  
precautions:  
1. Read all instructions before  
using the washer.  
10. Do not add gasoline,  
dry-cleaning solvents, or  
other flammable or explosive  
substances to the wash water.  
These substances give off  
vapors that could ignite or  
explode.  
16. To reduce the risk of fire,  
clothes which have traces of  
any flammable substances  
such as vegetable oil, cooking  
oil, machine oil, flammable  
chemicals, thinner, etc. must  
not be put into the washer.  
These flammable substances  
may cause the fabric to catch  
on fire by itself.  
2. Refer to the GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS in the  
INSTALLATION manual for  
the proper grounding of the  
washer.  
11. Under certain conditions,  
hydrogen gas may be  
3. Do not wash articles that  
have been previously cleaned  
in, washed in, soaked in,  
or spotted with gasoline,  
dry-cleaning solvents, other  
flammable or explosive  
substances as they give off  
vapors that could ignite or  
explode.  
produced in a hot water  
system that has not been  
used for two 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 or  
combination washer-dryer,  
turn on all hot water faucets  
and let the water flow from  
each for several minutes. This  
will release any accumulated  
hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS  
FLAMMABLE, DO NOT  
17. Do not use fabric softeners or  
products to eliminate static  
unless recommended by the  
manufacturer of the fabric  
softener or product.  
18. Keep your washer in good  
condition. Bumping or  
dropping the washer can  
damage safety features. If this  
occurs, have your washer  
checked by a qualified  
serviceman.  
4. Do not allow children to play  
on or in the washer. Close  
supervision of children is  
necessary when the washer is  
used near children. This is a  
safety rule for all appliances.  
SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN  
FLAME DURING THIS TIME.  
19. Replace worn power cords  
and/or loose plugs.  
5. Before the washer is removed  
from service or discarded,  
remove the lid to the washing  
compartment.  
12. To reduce the risk of an  
electric shock or fire, DO NOT  
use an extension cord or an  
adapter to connect the washer  
to the electrical power source.  
20. Be sure water connections  
have a shut-off valve and that  
fill hose connections are tight.  
CLOSE the shut-off valves at  
the end of each wash day.  
6. Do not reach into the washer  
if the washtub is revolving.  
7. Do not install or store the  
washer where it will be  
exposed to water and/or  
weather.  
13. Use your washer only for its  
intended purpose, washing  
clothes.  
14. ALWAYS disconnect the  
washer from electrical supply  
before attempting any service.  
Disconnect the power cord by  
grasping the plug, not the  
cord.  
8. Do not tamper with the  
controls.  
(continued)  
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21. Loading door MUST BE  
CLOSED any time the washer  
is to agitate or spin. DO NOT  
by-pass the loading door  
switch by permitting the  
NOTE: The WARNING AND  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this  
manual are not meant to cover all  
possible conditions and situations  
that may occur. It must be  
understood that common sense,  
caution and carefulness are  
factors which CANNOT be built  
into the washer. These factors  
MUST BE supplied by the  
person(s) installing, maintaining,  
or operating the washer.  
washer to agitate or spin with  
the loading door open. A  
brake will stop the washtub  
within seconds if the loading  
door is opened during  
spinning. If the washtub does  
not stop when the loading  
door is opened, remove the  
washer from use and call the  
serviceman.  
Always contact your dealer,  
distributor, service agent or the  
manufacturer about any problems  
or conditions you do not  
understand.  
22. Always read and follow  
manufacturer’s instructions on  
packages of laundry and  
cleaning aids. Heed all  
warnings or precautions. To  
reduce the risk of poisoning or  
chemical burns, keep them  
out of the reach of children at  
all times (preferably in a  
locked cabinet).  
23. Always follow the fabric care  
instructions supplied by the  
garment manufacturer.  
24. Never operate the washer  
with any guards and/or  
panels removed.  
25. DO NOT operate the washer  
with missing or broken parts.  
26. DO NOT by-pass any safety  
devices.  
27. Failure to install, maintain,  
and/or operate this  
machine according to the  
manufacturer's instructions  
may result in conditions which  
can produce bodily injury  
and/or property damage.  
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Before Washing . . .  
Prepare Wash Load  
Sort  
3. Sort by Care Label  
Empty Pockets and Cuffs  
Proper sorting is easy if you follow  
a few guidelines:  
Make sure all pockets are empty  
and turn them inside out. One  
bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, nail  
or sharp object in a load can catch  
laundry and cause tears. Facial  
tissue left in a pocket will produce  
extreme “lint”. A crayon or lipstick  
in a wash load may cause stains  
that cannot be removed. Roll  
down cuffs and shake out grass,  
sand, and gravel.  
Cold  
Warm  
Hot  
1. Sort by Color  
Whites  
Lights  
Darks  
Mend Rips and Tears  
Little holes can become bigger in  
the washer. Mend holes and tears  
before placing garments in the  
washer.  
W310IE0A  
4. Sort By Type and Amount of  
Soil  
Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks  
These can catch on garments in a  
wash load and tear them. Tie belts  
and sashes so they won’t wind  
around clothes.  
Children’s play clothes, as well  
as work clothes, will need extra  
treatment. Lightly soiled  
clothes can become dingy if  
washed with heavily soiled  
items.  
Non-Colorfast  
Remove Nonwashable Trim  
Check for colorfastness too, by  
squeezing a portion of garment in  
warm or hot sudsy water. If the  
color bleeds or runs, wash the  
item separately in cold water.  
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2. Sort by Fabric and  
Construction  
5. Sort Lint “Shedders” From  
Lint “Receivers”  
Some fabrics attract lint and  
should not be washed with lint-  
shedding loads. Lint shedders  
are cottons, terry towels,  
chenille bedspreads, rugs, and  
clothes which have been  
heavily bleached.  
Cottons and  
Linens  
Synthetics,  
Blends & Poly Knits  
Lint receivers are synthetics,  
permanent or durable press,  
knits (including socks),  
corduroy, and other smooth  
fabrics.  
Permanent  
Press  
Pretreat  
Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs  
with a pre-wash product or liquid  
detergent when placing them in  
the washer. Before washing, treat  
special stains with bar soap, liquid  
detergent or a paste of water and  
granular detergent. Use a pretreat  
soil and stain remover.  
Delicates  
W309IE0A  
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Loading the Washer . . .  
Load Articles  
Load Sizes  
Water Level  
Right  
Load items by the amount of  
space they take up, not by their  
weight. Mix large and small items  
in a load to get the best washing  
results.  
Small  
3-4 perm. press dress shirts  
OR  
1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case  
OR  
1-2 lightweight dresses  
Drop items loosely into the  
washtub. The bulk of the clothes  
rather than the weight will  
determine load size. Do not pack  
items in or wrap them around the  
agitator. Overloading can cause  
poor cleaning, excessive  
Medium  
6-7 perm. press shirts  
OR  
2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases  
OR  
8 bath towels, 6 bath cloths  
wrinkling, and tears.  
Large  
W278IE0A  
10-11 perm. press shirts  
OR  
Wrong  
2 full size sheets, 2 pillow cases, 2  
pair men’s pajamas  
OR  
12 bath towels, 4 hand towels,  
4 wash cloths  
Extra Large  
8-9 shirts and  
5 pair polyester pants  
OR  
2 queen size sheets,  
4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns  
1 pair men’s pajamas  
OR  
W287IE0A  
W279IE0A  
Items should move freely through  
the wash water for best cleaning  
results. Items should rollover —  
sink and then reappear.  
1 queen size bedspread  
Reset  
(Illustrations shown with agitator  
cap. Your washer may have a  
fabric softener dispenser on  
agitator).  
Use the RESET if agitation has  
started and more water is needed  
for the load.  
When washing very large items,  
do not fill washtub as full as with  
other loads.  
The water level in your washer  
should fit the size of your wash  
load. Small loads will use lower  
water levels. There must be  
enough water in the washtub to  
allow items to move and turn over  
freely.  
Overloading the washtub can  
result in poor washing and rinsing.  
Overloading may also cause  
wrinkling and tearing of items.  
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Water . . .  
Water Hardness  
Iron  
Wash Temperature  
If iron is present in the water, the  
clothes may become an all-over  
yellow or they may be stained with  
brown or orange spots or streaks.  
Iron is not always visible in the  
water.  
Hot Water  
Soft Water  
0 to 3.5 grains  
per gallon  
Hot water will give the best results  
of cleaning and sanitizing, but it is  
not suitable for all items. It is best  
for sturdy whites and colorfast  
items, heavily soiled items and  
diapers.  
Moderately Hard  
Water  
3.6 to 7 grains  
Solutions to Iron Problems  
The installation of a water softener  
will remove small amounts of iron  
from the water supply. The  
installation of an iron filter may be  
necessary for more severe cases.  
If the iron comes from the pipes, it  
may be sufficient just to let the  
water run into the empty washer  
for about one minute. This may  
help to clear the pipes. Spin this  
water out of the washtub before  
starting the wash.  
Warm Water  
per gallon  
By using warm water, there is less  
chance of color loss in items.  
Warm water also reduces  
wrinkling in permanent press  
items. Use with light and  
Hard Water  
7.1 to 10.5 grains  
per gallon  
moderate soils, non-colorfast or  
dark colors, permanent press,  
silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic.  
Very Hard Water  
More than 10.6  
grains per gallon  
Cold Water  
W120IE0A  
Cold water is less effective in  
cleaning than hot or warm water,  
but it does minimize wrinkling and  
color fading. Use it for washing  
extra-sensitive clothes and for the  
rinsing of all fabrics.  
If iron comes from the water  
heater, drain the heater  
occasionally to remove the rust.  
Water hardness is measured in  
grains per gallon (G.P.G.) or parts  
per million (P.P.M.). To learn your  
water hardness, call your Water  
Department or State Extension  
Service. Hard water will not  
remove soil as well as soft water  
and can result in gray, dingy  
laundry. To get clothes clean in  
hard water, use more detergent.  
Do not use soap.  
If the Iron Condition Cannot Be  
Corrected  
Energy  
Prepare the wash water first by  
adding detergent (not soap), then  
add the clothes to the washtub.  
Use a phosphate detergent. The  
phosphate content of a detergent  
is listed on the package side  
panel.  
You can save energy when  
washing by following a few  
guidelines:  
1. Heating water accounts for the  
greatest energy expense when  
washing. Save on heating  
water by using cold rinses.  
Add a nonprecipitating water  
conditioner to the washtub just  
before the rinse water enters. Do  
not use fabric softener in the rinse  
water if a packaged water  
Hard Water May Be Softened  
By:  
2. Wash full loads, but do not  
overload.  
1. A mechanical water softener  
installed in your home.  
3. Use soak cycles for heavily  
soiled items to reduce wash  
times.  
conditioner is used.  
2. The use of a packaged  
non-precipitating water  
conditioner.  
4. Select a shorter wash time for  
lightly soiled items.  
Iron With Chlorine Bleach  
The use of chlorine bleach with  
water that contains iron will make  
the rust discoloration worse. Use  
an “all fabric” bleach.  
Soft Water  
140ºF  
HOT  
Water should be soft enough to  
allow soaps and detergents to  
remove soil effectively. Clothes  
will be whiter and brighter when  
WARM  
COLD  
100ºF  
65ºF  
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Laundry Tips . . .  
Laundry  
Aids  
Use  
Comments  
Soak/Pretreat  
Products  
• Use a soaking agent and follow steps under “Soaking”  
or soak overnight to remove stains and soils.  
• Do not use a soaking  
agent with chlorine  
bleach.  
• Always follow manufacturer’s instructions with any  
pretreatment product.  
• Do not use pretreaters  
around the washer or  
dryer control panel. They  
may harm the finish or  
panel markings.  
Detergents/  
Soaps  
• You may use detergent or soap in your washer. The  
determining factor is the hardness of the water. Always  
use detergent if the water is over three grains hard.  
• Soap and nonphosphate  
powdered detergents  
will not give good  
washing results in hard  
water. Soap in hard  
water will form sticky  
deposits.  
• The use of powdered  
soap is not recommended  
when washing in cold  
water.  
Bleaches  
• Use to remove certain stains, disinfect, and keep clothes  
white.  
• When using liquid  
chlorine bleach, always  
use the bleach  
dispenser.  
• Use bleach in the wash water only. Do not use bleach in  
the rinse.  
• Always measure the  
bleach. Never exceed  
one cup of bleach per  
full load.  
• Follow directions on care label of garment.  
Never use chlorine  
bleach and ammonia in  
the same wash cycle.  
• Bleach should not be used as a substitute for detergent.  
Use the recommended amount of bleach.  
Fabric  
Softeners  
• Use to soften clothes and remove static electricity from  
permanent press knits and other fabrics of man-made  
fibers.  
• Undiluted fabric  
softener poured directly  
on clothes can stain  
them.  
• Use the fabric softener dispenser on your machine  
(if your machine has it), or add during the rinse cycle,  
using no other product in the rinse. Follow bottle  
directions carefully.  
• Do not mix with  
detergent or bleach.  
Water  
• These products soften water by tying up the hardness  
minerals. Recommended if using soap with water over  
three grains hard, or when using nonphosphate  
detergents.  
Conditioners  
Non-Precipitating  
Type  
Precipitating Type  
• These products settle out hardness minerals by  
converting them into particles that will not dissolve in the  
water. If used with nonphosphate detergent or soap in  
hard water, a deposit may form on the clothes and  
washer parts.  
• Do not use with  
nonphosphate  
detergents or soaps.  
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Washing Temperature Guide . . .  
Water  
Temperature  
Use  
Comments  
HOT  
(approx. 140º F)  
• Sturdy whites and colorfast items.  
• Work clothes.  
• Soiled items.  
• Best cleaning for heavily  
soiled items.  
• Reduces wrinkling.  
• Diapers.  
WARM  
(approx. 100º F)  
• Light and moderately soiled items.  
• Non-colorfast or dark colors.  
• Permanent press.  
• Reduces wrinkling.  
• Less fading.  
• Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic.  
COLD  
(approx. 65º F)  
• Rinsing of all items.  
• Non-colorfast fabrics.  
• Extra sensitive clothing.  
• Saves energy.  
• Reduces color fading.  
To Clean the Dispenser  
Bleach Dispenser  
Fabric Softener  
Dispenser and  
Remove the dispenser housing  
from agitator by squeezing the  
lower part of the dispenser, pulling  
directly upward and at the same  
time tilting slightly. This will  
The bleach dispenser is located in  
the left front corner, under the  
loading door.  
Agitator  
(Not on all models)  
Use liquid bleach in the dispenser.  
To Use Dispenser  
expose the dispenser cup, which  
is also removable for cleaning  
(refer to illustration). Both housing  
and cup can be soaked in hot  
soapy water and rinsed clean. The  
funnel shape in top of agitator also  
needs to be cleaned. The hole  
and the slots in the two rings will  
require using a small brush for  
proper cleaning.  
After the clothes are loaded into  
the washtub and before the start  
of the WASH CYCLE, pour the  
proper amount of liquid fabric  
softener into the bottle measuring  
cap (see bottle directions). Pour  
into dispenser.  
Use no more than one cup  
chlorine bleach for large loads,  
three-quarters cup for medium  
and one-half cup for small loads.  
Carefully pour recommended  
amount of bleach into the  
dispenser during the first fill of the  
washer.  
The large fabric softener  
dispenser allows for the fabric  
softener to be diluted with water.  
We recommend adding water up  
to the fill level. Do not exceed tip  
of arrow which indicates correct fill  
level. Over-filling can allow fabric  
softener to spill onto the clothes.  
After cleaning, install dispenser  
cup, then push dispenser housing  
directly downward onto top of  
agitator until firmly snapped  
together.  
Be careful not to spill undiluted  
bleach. It is a strong chemical and  
can damage some fabrics if it is  
not properly diluted.  
Powdered bleach must not be  
used in the bleach dispenser. Add  
powdered bleach to the wash  
water.  
Setting the water level to medium  
or higher will result in better  
performance from the fabric  
softener. The fabric softener will  
remain in the dispenser during the  
wash fill, agitation, and spin. At  
the end of the wash spin, the  
liquid fabric softener will be  
dispensed into the washtub  
through the slots in the agitator  
and will be mixed with the  
Agitator Cap  
IMPORTANT: The agitator must  
have either the cap or Fabric  
Softener Dispenser on it at all  
times.  
incoming rinse water.  
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Use Tips  
• Fabric softener spilled onto  
garments may cause staining.  
To remove, soak in a soapy  
solution made from Ivory or  
Camay soap, or rub the stain  
with a bar of either of these  
soaps. Then wash.  
DISPENSER  
HOUSING  
DISPENSER  
CUP  
• Liquid fabric softener will be  
dispensed during the final rinse  
and should not be combined  
with bleach, bluing, starch,  
detergents, soaps or packaged  
water conditioners during this  
rinse.  
AGITATOR  
• Fabric softener is not to be  
used in dispenser when using  
Soak/Prewash cycle.  
W288IE0A  
• When adding detergent to wash  
water, do not allow any to enter  
into softener dispenser cup, as  
softener will become gummy.  
To prevent softener buildup, the  
dispenser can be filled with clean  
water for automatic cleaning. This  
can be done in washing cycles  
other than when softener is used.  
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How To Use Your Washer . . .  
The PERMANENT PRESS cycle  
automatically cools the  
1. Get the clothes ready for  
Operation  
washing. Empty pockets and  
cuffs. Sort items into separate  
loads. Pretreat stains and  
heavily soiled areas.  
Instructions  
temperature of the fibers before  
the spin. After wash the agitation  
stops, the washtub spins slowly,  
partially drains and then stops.  
Cold water will then be  
automatically added to the  
washtub until the proper water  
level is reached. This happens  
one or two times, depending on  
the size of the load and type of  
drain connection. When the COOL  
DOWN is complete, the washer  
will pause for approximately one  
minute before continuing the  
cycle.  
WARNING  
a
To reduce the risk of fire,  
electric shock, serious  
injury or death to persons,  
read the IMPORTANT  
2. Measure and add detergent to  
the washtub.  
3. Add clothes loosely into the  
washtub. The bulk of the  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,  
Pages 3 and 4, before  
operating the washer.  
clothes rather than the weight  
will determine load size.  
4. Close the loading door. The  
washer will not agitate or spin  
with the loading door open.  
Determine Proper  
Cycle  
a
WARNING  
Regular  
Delicate  
Use for sturdy items, like play or  
work clothes, towels, T-shirts, etc.  
The wash time selection will  
depend on the type of fabric and  
the amount of soil. For the best  
results when cleaning heavily  
soiled items, use a longer wash  
time (15 minutes maximum).  
Lightly soiled items require less  
wash time.  
To reduce the risk of serious  
injury, DO NOT  
by-pass the loading door  
switch by permitting the  
washer to agitate or spin  
with the loading door open.  
Wash delicate items usually  
washed by hand on this cycle. A  
full tub of warm water is  
recommended (even for small  
loads) to allow the delicate items  
to move freely through the water.  
More water helps reduce fabric  
wear, wrinkling, and provides for a  
clean wash.  
5. Set WASH/RINSE  
temperatures.  
There are two settings in the  
DELICATE cycle — normal and  
light. The number shown next to  
these settings is the length of  
agitation in minutes. (For example:  
setting the timer on Normal will be  
an eight minute agitation,  
There are three settings in the  
REGULAR cycle — heavy, normal  
and light. The number shown next  
to these settings is the length of  
agitation in minutes. (For example:  
setting the timer on Heavy will be  
a 15 minute agitation).  
including pauses).  
Permanent Press  
Use for permanent press items  
and synthetics. The wash time  
selection will depend upon the  
type of fabric and amount of soil.  
To Wash Clothes  
IMPORTANT: Before using your  
new washer, make sure the  
washer cord is plugged into a  
120 Volt electrical outlet that has  
the proper grounding and polarity,  
that the washer hoses are  
connected to the hot and cold  
water faucets, and that the faucets  
are turned on. Be sure the drain  
hose is not kinked and is inserted  
into a drain.  
There are two settings in the  
PERMANENT PRESS cycle —  
normal and light. The number  
shown next to these settings is the  
length of agitation in minutes. (For  
example: setting the timer on  
Normal will be a nine minute  
agitation).  
NOTE: The washer will provide a  
cold rinse in all TEMPERATURE  
settings. Cold rinses will save you  
money and energy and will help  
reduce wrinkling in permanent  
press and synthetics.  
The Energy Saver settings,  
marked with an asterisk (*), show  
which temperature settings will  
use the least energy.  
See the INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS for details of  
proper washer installation.  
IMPORTANT: Before using the  
washer for the first time, wipe out  
the inside of the wash tub with a  
sudsy cloth.  
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6. Set LOAD SIZE (WATER  
LEVEL) control. Use RESET if  
agitation has started and more  
water is needed.  
Soaking  
Timer  
Set the timer knob in the center of  
the word “RINSE” or the washer  
may spin without first filling with  
water. Place the soaking product  
and clothes load in the washtub.  
Pull timer knob to start water fill.  
After fill is completed and agitation  
has started, push the timer knob  
in. This will stop the washer.  
When the clothes have soaked  
the desired length of time, TURN  
THE TIMER KNOB TO THE  
START OF THE LAST SPIN, then  
pull the timer knob out to start the  
spin.  
Although the washer cycles are  
automatic, the timer may be reset  
to lengthen, shorten, or repeat a  
portion of a cycle.  
To set or reset the timer, push  
timer knob in to stop the washer.  
Hold timer knob in firmly while  
turning it clockwise to the setting  
desired. Pull timer knob out to  
start the washer.  
IMPORTANT: Holding the LOAD  
SIZE (WATER LEVEL) control in  
the RESET position can cause  
flooding of the washer.  
7. Select the cycle according to  
the type of fabric being washed.  
Push the timer knob  
in  
and turn clockwise to the  
desired cycle and wash time.  
8. Pull the timer knob out to start  
the water fill. Agitation will begin  
when the water reaches the  
level you selected.  
The washer will stop (pause)  
for approximately two minutes  
before the wash and rinse  
spins. Do not turn the timer  
through these pauses. They  
are part of the cycle.  
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Special Care . . .  
Starching  
Cotton Knits  
Wool Sweaters  
Starching adds crispness and  
body to fabrics, enhances soil  
resistance, and makes ironing  
easier. There are several types of  
starches. Carefully follow label  
directions for spray or hand  
starching or starching in the  
washer.  
Unless the label indicates that it is  
preshrunk, cotton knits will  
probably shrink to some degree.  
Overdrying contributes to  
shrinkage of cotton knits.  
Loosely knit or delicately  
constructed sweaters will need  
delicate care. Hand wash.  
Measure garment before and after  
washing. Squeeze gently through  
the water with little motion. Rinse  
thoroughly. Block to shape and  
dry flat.  
Wash water should be hot or  
warm suitable for color and soil.  
The rinse water should be cold.  
For sweaters labeled “machine  
washable”, follow manufacturer’s  
directions or use warm water  
wash and cold rinse. Dry flat.  
Excess agitation and excess  
tumbling are the main causes of  
wool shrinkage.  
Knits  
Rayon Knits  
Rayon stretches and shrinks  
easily. Treat as a delicate fabric  
and wash gently.  
A variety of knits are being used  
for many types of clothing and  
household furnishings. Many knits  
are machine washable, some are  
hand washable, and some must  
be dry-cleaned. When buying,  
make sure the garment has a care  
label with care instructions. These  
directions must be followed. Some  
knits are stretched during their  
manufacture and may shrink or  
relax when exposed to water.  
Synthetic Fiber Knits  
Knits made from synthetic fibers  
or blends containing a high  
percentage of synthetics will  
generally keep their shape. When  
buying, make sure the trimmings  
(including belts) are machine  
washable, seams are not  
Wool Knits  
Dry-clean wool knits unless  
labeled machine washable. Follow  
manufacturer’s directions.  
puckered, and zippers and  
trimmings are well fastened.  
Knits of Man-Made Fibers  
In general, follow the rules for  
permanent press fabrics as they  
tend to have the same  
characteristics. Set machine to  
PERMANENT PRESS cycle. Set  
the wash water warm, or suitable  
for color and soil. Rinse water  
should be cold. Do not wash with  
lint-shedding fabrics. Separate  
items for color, washing whites  
separately.  
Sweaters of Man-Made Fibers  
Follow directions for knits. Button  
sweaters and turn inside out. The  
ribbon behind the buttons and  
button holes may shrink. Stretch  
to shape after washing. Orlon  
sweaters may stretch. Avoid  
pulling them when wet. Dryer dry.  
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Permanent Press  
5. Use the PERMANENT PRESS  
cycle, hot or warm water, cold  
rinse and sufficient detergent.  
Permanent or durable press  
garments and household items  
will usually not need pressing  
when washed and dried properly.  
However, some will be more  
wrinkle resistant than others.  
6. Use fabric softener in the rinse  
water. This will reduce the  
static electricity which attracts  
lint and makes garments cling.  
The care needed for permanent  
press is a little different than for  
cottons. Permanent press will  
soften or become pliable when  
heated. This softening when it is in  
warm or hot wash water will allow  
wear wrinkles to be removed. It  
will also cause the fabric to  
To Dry Permanent Press  
For best results, permanent press  
should be dryer dried. See  
garment care labels. Ironing may  
be necessary. Use low heat  
setting on iron or steam setting on  
a steam iron.  
wrinkle if it is crushed, squeezed  
or spun when hot.  
Permanent press cycles of  
washers, when washer controls  
are properly set, will cool the  
clothes before the wash spin to  
avoid wrinkling. Because the  
clothes soften when heated, it is  
important to remove them from  
the dryer as soon as tumbling  
stops.  
How To Wash Permanent Press  
1. Wash often. Permanent press  
clothes tend to look clean even  
when they should be washed.  
2. Sort loads correctly, refer to  
Page 5.  
3. Do not wash with lint-shedding  
loads. Permanent press  
attracts lint in the wash water.  
4. Pre-treat grease stains and oily  
areas. This is especially  
important for shirt collars and  
cuffs. Rub liquid detergent or a  
paste of detergent into the  
area.  
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Washing Special Items . . .  
Always Follow Manufacturer’s Care Label Instructions  
Bedding  
Diapers  
• Warm wash and rinse.  
• PERMANENT PRESS cycle.  
• Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.  
• When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the  
blanket over the plug. Only dryer dry if manufacturer says it can be done.  
• Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a  
small amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washing.  
• Limit wash load to two dozen diapers.  
• Recommend an all-purpose detergent.  
Draperies, Curtains,  
• Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.  
• Sun-damaged draperies and curtains will not withstand washing.  
Use warm water.  
Slip Covers  
• Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust,  
and the sun.  
• Fiberglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable.  
Some fiberglass curtains should be hand washed.  
Pillows  
(Feather and down)  
• Do not wash pillows unless they can be dryer dried. They may mildew if not  
dried completely.  
• Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance.  
• Use warm wash and detergent.  
Rugs  
• Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.  
• Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.  
• Fabric softener in the rinse will help eliminate static.  
Slips and Gowns  
• Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on  
the PERMANENT PRESS cycle.  
• To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine  
bleach occasionally.  
• Use fabric softener in the rinse 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-up  
of 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  
Cause  
Solution  
Gray or Dingy  
Clothes  
Insufficient Detergent  
Add more detergent to washtub before  
loading clothes. Mild detergents are not  
suitable for average soil.  
Improper Sorting  
Wash whites separately. Separate light  
from heavily soiled items. Clothes can pick  
up soil from dirty wash water.  
Nonphosphate Detergent and Hard Water  
Follow package directions. Soften water if  
possible, and use a phosphate  
detergent.  
Water Not Hot Enough  
Overcrowding Washer  
White clothes will stay whiter with hot  
wash water. Increase temperature.  
Clothes must circulate freely through the  
water for best results.  
Yellowed Clothes Unremoved Soil  
Skin soil is hard to remove. Check hem  
edge of sheets and pillowcases, bottom  
end of t-shirts, etc. If this portion is  
white and center is yellow, the fabric  
contains unremoved soil. Use sufficient  
detergent and a hot wash. Chlorine  
bleach may be needed.  
Clothes Stained From Iron In The Water  
To test if an iron stain, use a rust remover  
on a portion of the garment. Follow  
bottle directions for larger items.  
Older Clothes  
Some white fabrics turn yellow with age  
and cannot be whitened.  
Clothes Tearing  
or Damage  
Improper Use of Chlorine Bleach  
No correction for bleach damaged clothes.  
Always measure and dilute bleach.  
Overcrowding or Overloading  
Insufficient Precare  
Make sure all items can move freely  
during agitation.  
Fasten all hooks and zippers. Mend tears.  
Remove objects from pockets.  
Excessive Lint  
Improper Sorting  
Fabrics which shed lint should not be  
washed with fabrics that receive lint.  
Insufficient Detergent /  
Nonphosphate Detergent  
Use enough detergent so lint remains  
suspended in water and flushed out.  
Mixing Fabric Types  
Knits and Permanent Press attract lint.  
Wash these only with similar items. Use  
fabric softener in rinse water.  
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Stain Removal . . .  
Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly. Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remove. Hot  
water will set some stains, particularly protein based stains. Use cold or warm water on these before washing in  
hot water.  
WARNING  
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Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, vegetable oils, cooking oils,  
etc. into a washer or dryer. Never put articles that have been cleaned with such substances into a  
washer or dryer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in a fire, explosion, and/or  
serious burns or death. All items with these substances on them should be thoroughly hand-washed  
with a detergent so that no trace of the flammable substances remains. The articles can then be  
machine washed and/or dried.  
When using any kind of a dry-cleaning fluid, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. The fumes  
should never be inhaled. Use in a well ventilated room away from sparks and flames. Air dry before  
washing or drying. Dry-cleaning fluid may cause a “ring” to be formed on some permanent press  
fabrics. This will not wash out. To remove, clean the garment in a coin-operated dry-cleaning unit, or  
by a professional dry-cleaner.  
Stain  
Treatment  
Adhesive Tape  
Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (see  
WARNING above). Launder.  
Airplane Glue  
Place face down on paper towels and sponge with fingernail polish remover  
until stain dissolves. Launder.  
Alcoholic Beverages  
Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold  
water. Apply detergent to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric,  
launder in hot water using chlorine bleach.  
Blood  
Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in cold water. Rub detergent  
into stain. If stain persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the  
stain and rub again with detergent. If safe for fabric, launder in hot water and  
chlorine bleach if traces of the stain persist.  
Candlewax  
Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and  
press 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  
color remain, launder with a commercial color remover, or if safe for the fabric,  
hot water and chlorine bleach.  
Catsup, Tomato-Based  
Products  
Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain  
and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.  
Chewing Gum  
Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and  
sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.  
Cocoa or Chocolate  
Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If greasy stain remains,  
sponge face down on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the  
stain remains, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).  
Coffee, Tea  
Crayon  
Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain,  
launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).  
Treat the same as candle wax (above) or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric)  
using soap (not a detergent) and 1-2 cups baking soda. If stains remain,  
professional dry-cleaning may be necessary.  
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Treatment  
Stain  
Deodorants and  
Anti-Perspirants  
Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of  
some dyes. The color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with  
ammonia then rinsed. To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub, rinse. If  
stains remain, rub detergent into stain and launder with hot water and chlorine  
bleach (if safe for fabric).  
Dye  
Egg  
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 damp  
stain and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.  
Fabric Softener  
Fruit Juices  
Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual.  
Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for  
fabric).  
Grease, Oil  
Ink  
Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (see  
WARNING on Page 17). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or  
detergent. Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric).  
Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel  
and sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (see WARNING on  
Page 17). Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the  
dampened stain and launder. Some inks may be impossible to remove.  
Iodine  
Rinse from the back side of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a  
commercial color remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and  
starch. Let stand for 15-30 minutes and launder.  
Lipstick  
Mildew  
Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (see WARNING on  
Page 17). Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.  
Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cannot be removed.  
Launder with chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine  
bleach, soak in an all-fabric bleach, then launder.  
Milk and Milk Products  
Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for  
fabric). Sponge with a cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 17), if a stain is  
noticeable. Rewash.  
Miscellaneous  
(A) Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid  
(see WARNING on Page 17). (B) Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water  
and eight parts dry-cleaning solvent). Use a spoon to loosen stain. Keep stain  
moist with dry spotter and blot occasionally with toweling. Continue until stain  
is removed. Allow to dry completely, rinse in warm water, and launder as  
usual.  
Eye and Face Make-up,  
Tar, Gravy, Felt-Tip  
Marker, Pitch,  
Typewriter Ribbon  
Mud  
Scrape off excess. Soak in solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon  
liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes.  
Rinse. Launder in hot or warm water with enzyme product.  
Mustard  
Rub dampened stain with bar soap. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach  
(if safe for fabric).  
Nail Polish  
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 or  
Arnel fabrics.  
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Treatment  
Stain  
Paint  
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 a  
solvent recommended on the paint container. If not available, use mineral spirits.  
Rinse. Pretreat with a stain remover or detergent, rinse and launder.  
Perspiration  
Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach  
(if safe for fabric). If the fabric is discolored, you can try to restore it by treating  
fresh stains with ammonia or old stains with vinegar.  
Rust  
Apply a commercial rust remover (Whink, Rit, RoVer, etc.) Follow manufacturer’s  
directions. Then launder as usual.  
Scorching  
Launder using hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Fabrics can  
be damaged by being scorched. If this has happened, you may not be able to  
remove the marks.  
Shoe Polish  
Soft Drinks  
Tobacco  
Urine  
Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine  
bleach if safe for fabric.  
Rinse stain with cold water immediately. Launder in warm water and chlorine  
bleach if safe for fabric.  
Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse. If necessary, soak in an all-fabric  
bleach solution. If stain remains, launder with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).  
Rinse with cold water. Soak with an enzyme soaking product. Launder in hot  
water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). If the color of the fabric has  
changed, sponging the area with ammonia may restore the color.  
Vomit  
Soak in a solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid hand  
dishwashing detergent, and one tablespoon ammonia (if safe for fabric). Soak  
15 minutes. Use sponge to loosen stain. Blot with toweling. Launder in hot water  
(if safe for fabric) with an enzyme product.  
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Maintenance . . .  
Cold Weather Care  
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.  
Leave the loading door open to  
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.  
allow the inside of the washer to  
dry out after use. This helps  
prevent musty odors from  
developing.  
Vacations and  
Extended Non-Use  
Do not use scouring pads or  
abrasive cleansers.  
Care Of Your Washer  
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.  
Do not lay sharp or rough objects  
on or against the washer. The  
finish could be damaged.  
IMPORTANT: Before using the  
washer for the first time, wipe out  
the inside of the washtub with a  
sudsy cloth.  
The washtub will need no  
particular care though it may need  
rinsing or wiping after an unusual  
load has been washed. This also  
may be necessary if too little  
detergent has been used.  
Use only a damp or sudsy cloth  
for cleaning the control panel.  
Some spray prewash products  
may harm the finish on the control  
panel.  
Operating Tips . . .  
Out-Of-Balance Switch  
The out-of-balance switch is  
located behind the right rear hinge  
of the washer loading door.  
The out-of-balance switch is  
tripped if the load becomes  
excessively unbalanced during the  
spin. Spinning stops when this  
happens.  
If the out-of-balance switch is  
tripped, you will need to rearrange  
the load. To do this, push the  
timer knob in, open the loading  
door and evenly distribute the  
items in the washtub. Close the  
loading door, pull the timer knob  
out, and the spin will resume.  
A load of one or two items can  
make the washtub unbalanced  
during the spin periods. For the  
best spinning results, the load  
must be balanced throughout the  
spin period.  
Motor Overload Protector . . .  
This internal overload protector  
motor will reset automatically. If  
the overload protector stops the  
motor again, remove the washer  
from use and call the serviceman  
to correct the problem.  
will stop the motor automatically in  
the event of an overload. The  
overload protector will reset itself  
in two or three minutes and the  
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Before You Call For Service . . .  
(You may save time and money by checking the following):  
• If Your Washer:  
Won't  
Agitate  
Won't  
Start  
Won't  
Fill  
Possible Reason —  
Do This To Correct  
Won't  
Spin  
Be sure the power cord is plugged all the way into the  
electrical 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 inlet  
hoses. Owner is responsible for service call regarding  
cleaning of the screens.  
Water is siphoned from the washer during the cycle. Refer to  
the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS supplied with the  
washer.  
Are the controls properly set?  
Broken drive belt. Call the serviceman.  
If Service Is Required . . .  
If service is required, contact the  
nearest Factory Authorized  
Service Center.  
When calling or writing about your  
washer, PLEASE GIVE THE  
MODEL AND SERIAL  
NUMBERS. The model and serial  
numbers are located on the  
nameplate. The nameplate will be  
in the location shown. Please  
include a copy of your bill of sale  
and any service receipts you  
have.  
If you are unable to locate an  
authorized service center or are  
unsatisfied with the service  
performed on your washer, write  
to:  
MODEL  
NUMBER AND SERIAL  
NUMBER  
Raytheon Apliances  
Amana Home Appliance  
Division  
2800 220th Trail  
P.O. Box 8901  
Amana, Iowa 52204-0001  
Phone: 1-800-843-0304  
FAX: (319) 622-8158  
Monday through Friday  
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  
Central Time Zone  
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WARNING  
To reduce the risk of  
serious injury or death,  
DO NOT repair or replace  
any part of the washer or  
attempt any servicing  
unless specifically  
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recommended in the user-  
maintenance instructions or  
in published user-repair  
instructions that you  
understand and have the  
skills to carry out.  
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Information For Handy Reference . . .  
Consumer Affairs Department  
Amana Refrigeration, Inc.  
2800 220th Trail  
P. O. Box 8901  
Amana, Iowa 52204-0001  
Date Purchased  
Serial Number  
Model Number  
Dealer's Name  
Phone Number  
Phone Number  
Dealer's Address  
Service Agency  
Service Agency Address  
Record this information and keep your sales slip. Model and serial numbers are located on the nameplate.  
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