Amana 1DNET3205TQ Owner's Manual

WASHER/DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USUARIO

DE LA LAVADORA/SECADORA

Table of Contents / Índice

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 1

WASHER/DRYER SAFETY.............................. 1

WASHER USE .................................................. 3

DRYER USE...................................................... 5

WASHER/DRYER CARE ................................. 5

TROUBLESHOOTING WASHER..................... 7

TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER........................ 9

Assistance or Service

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your appliance to help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well.

AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO..............................11

SEGURIDAD DE LA LAVADORA/SECADORA......11

USO DE LA LAVADORA..........................................13

USO DE LA SECADORA .........................................14

CUIDADO DE LA LAVADORA/SECADORA ..........15

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS DE LA LAVADORA16 SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS DE LA SECADORA19

Dealer name____________________________________________________ Serial number __________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ Phone number __________________________________________________ Model number __________________________________________________ Purchase date __________________________________________________

WASHER/DRYER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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You instructions.

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

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Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

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instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or

the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer/dryer, follow basic

WARNING:

precautions, including the following:

■ Read all instructions before using the washer/dryer.

■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.

Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

■ Do not wash or dry 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.

■ 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.

■ Do not allow children to play on or in the washer/dryer.

Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer/dryer is used near children.

Before the washer/dryer is removed from service or

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discarded, remove the doors to the washer/dryer compartments.

■ Do not reach into the washer/dryer if the tub, agitator or

drum is moving.

■ Do not install or store the washer/dryer where it will be

exposed to the weather.

■ Do not tamper with controls.

■ Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced

in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

■ Do not repair or replace any part of the washer/dryer or

attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

■ Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static

unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

■ Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or

similarly textured rubber-like materials.

■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent

surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

■ The interior of the machine and dryer exhaust vent should

be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

■ See “Electrical Requirements” section of the Installation

Instructions booklet for grounding instructions.

Checking Your Vent

Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances found in the Installation Instructions. See the Installation Instructions for more information.

WARNING

Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

1. Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4" (10.2 cm)

metal or flexible metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It must be completely extended to allow adequate exhaust air to flow. Check vent after installation. Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper length requirements of vent.

10.2 cm

2. Use a 4" (10.2 cm) exhaust hood.

3. Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent.

If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will not be covered under the warranty. Proper venting of your dryer is important for satisfactory drying results. See the Installation Instructions for more detail.

NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a paid installation or selfinstalled.

4. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or

other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent.

5. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at

least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new location. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check.

Good Better

WASHER USE

For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest load size setting.

LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes

2 pair of pants 3 shirts 3 jeans 1 coverall

Mixed Load

2 double sheets 4 pillowcases 6 T-shirts 6 pair of shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs

Towels

8 bath towels 8 hand towels 10 washcloths 1 bath mat

Delicates

2 camisoles 4 slips 6 undergarments 2 sets of sleepwear 1 child’s outfit

Permanent Press

1 double sheet 1 tablecloth 1 dress 1 blouse 2 pair of pants 3 shirts 2 pillowcases

Knits

2 pair of pants 2 blouses 4 shirts 4 tops 2 dresses

Heavy Work Clothes

2 pair of pants 3 shirts

Mixed Load

1 pair of pants 2 pillowcases 2 shirts 1 T-shirt

COMPACT WASHERS

Towels

9 bath towels

-or 6 bath towels 3 hand towels 6 washcloths

Delicates

1 camisoles 2 slips 4 undergarments 1 sets of sleepwear 1 half slip

Permanent Press

6 shirts

-or2 double sheets 2 pillowcases

-or2 single sheets 2 pillowcases

Knits

2 pair of pants 2 shirts

-or3 dresses

Starting Your Washer

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.

No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on

it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add

powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer.

■ Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and

small items. Items should move easily through the wash water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning.

2. (OPTIONAL) Add liquid chlorine bleach.

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Do not use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.

Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto the load.

■ Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine

bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flameretardant fabrics.

NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not show up until several washings later.

3. (OPTIONAL) Add liquid fabric softener. NOTE: Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.

Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. Always dilute fabric softener with warm water. Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, do not use it in every load, or use less of it in each load.

Style 1: With liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models)

■ Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. Pour

measured liquid fabric softener into the dispenser. Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle. Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the crossbar in the dispenser opening.

Style 2: Without liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models)

■ In the final rinse ONLY, add fabric softener that has been

diluted with ¹⁄₂ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.

4. Close the washer lid. Washer will not agitate or spin with the

lid open.

5. Turn the WATER LEVEL selector to the correct setting for your

wash load and the type of fabric being washed. You may change the load size or water level selection after the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a different setting.

6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the

type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60ºF (15.6ºC), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments).

7. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the

wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.

To stop or restart your washer:

■ To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle

Control knob.

■ To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the

Cycle Control knob.

DRYER USE

Starting Your Dryer

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

1. Clean lint screen before each load. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

2. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting to dry most heavy to medium-weight fabrics.

4. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL. The signal is helpful when drying items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops. The End of Cycle signal is part of the Start button and is selectable. Turn the Start button to ON or OFF. The signal will sound only if the selector is set to On.

WARNING

Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on

it (including cooking oils). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried

on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

5. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package

instructions.

6. Press the PUSH TO START button.

Stopping and Restarting

You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.

To stop your dryer

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when

the dryer is not in use.

To restart your dryer

Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). Press the PUSH TO START button.

WASHER/DRYER CARE

Cleaning the Washer/Dryer Location

Keep washer/dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Cleaning Your Washer

Cleaning the exterior

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new.

Cleaning the interior

Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 scoops or caps full of detergent. Pour this into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat this process if necessary.

NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.

Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models):

1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and

squeezing, while pushing upward with thumbs.

2. Rinse dispenser under a warm water faucet, then replace it.

NOTE: If your model has a liquid fabric softener dispenser, do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed. Do not add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric softener only.

Water Inlet Hoses

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.

When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.

Cleaning the Lint Screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

IMPORTANT:

■ Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged,

blocked or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

■ If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check

the exhaust hood and remove the lint.

Every Load Cleaning

Style 1:

1. The lint screen is located inside the dryer on the back wall.

Pull out the lint screen and its cover.

2. Separate the cover and the screen by squeezing the screen

and pulling on the cover at the same time.

3. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash

screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

4. Put the lint screen and cover back together and push firmly

back into place.

Style 2:

1. The lint screen is located inside the dryer in the front door well.

Pull the lint screen straight up.

2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash

screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

3. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

As Needed Cleaning

Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen.

Clean the lint screen (as outlined following) every 6 months, or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.

2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub

lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.

4. Rinse screen with hot water.

5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen

in dryer.

Cleaning the Dryer Interior

To clean dryer drum

1. Apply a nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area

of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.

2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum. NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue

jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid transfer of dye.

Removing Accumulated Lint

From Inside the Dryer Cabinet

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.

From Inside the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

Vacation, Storage and Moving Care

Non-use or vacation care

Operate your washer/dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer/dryer for an extended period of time, you should:

■ Unplug washer/dryer or disconnect power.

■ Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid

flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.

To transport the washer/dryer

1. Shut off both water faucets.

2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.

3. Disconnect the drain from the drain system.

4. Unplug washer/dryer or disconnect power. Disconnect wiring

if washer/dryer is direct wired.

5. Disconnect the exhaust vent.

6. Wash lint screen.

7. Make sure leveling legs are secure.

8. Place the inlet hoses into the basket.

9. Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge and into the

basket.

10. Use masking tape to secure the washer lid and dryer door.

Reinstalling your washer/dryer

1. Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level and

connect the washer/dryer.

2. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 scoop or

capful of detergent to clean the washer.

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