Amana DLW330RAW-PDLW330RAW, DLW330RAW Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual
Top Loading Washer
®
Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure
manual stays with washer.
Part No. 40118601 Printed in U.S.A. 12/00
Contents
Important Safety Information................ 3
Starting the Wash ............................... 4
Dispensers.......................................... 7
Features, Hints, and Care ................... 8
Moving and Storage............................. 9
Trouble Shooting ................................. 10
Warranty ............................................. 12
2000 Amana Appliances
Amana, Iowa 52204
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Thank you for buying an Amana washer!
Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly . If registration card is missing, call Amana Consumer Affairs Department. When contacting Amana, provide product information from serial plate found on lower right hand corner of inner lid: Model Number __________________________________ Manufacturing (P) Number _________________________ Serial Number (S/N) ______________________________ Purchase Date __________________________________ Dealer Name ___________________________________ Dealer Address _________________________________ Dealer Phone ___________________________________ Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for future reference or if warranty service is required. For answers to questions or to locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-NAT­LSVC (1-800-628-5782) inside USA or 319-622-5511 outside USA. W arranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana Appliances also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires.
For more information on this and other Amana
products, visit our Web site
www.amana.com
or
call Consumer Affairs Department at
1-800-843-0304
Asure Extended
Service Plan
Amana Appliances offers long-term service protection for this new washer. Asure™ Extended Service Plan, covering functional parts, labor, and travel charges, is specially designed to supplement a strong warranty. Call 1­800-528-2682 for information.
Parts and Accessories
Purchase replacement parts and additional accessories by phone. T o order accessories for your Amana product, call 1-800-843-0304 inside USA or 319-622-5511 outside USA.
Save Time and Money
If something seems unusual, please check “Trouble Shooting” section, which is designed to help you solve problems before calling service. If you have a question, write or call us (include model number and phone number) at: Consumer Affairs Department Amana Appliances 2800 - 220th Trail Amana, Iowa 52204 Ph# 1-800-843-0304
What You Need to Know
about Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating washer. Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
DANGER
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury
or death.
WARNING
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor
personal injury or product or property damage.
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Important Safety Information
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WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death when using your
washer, follow these basic precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using washer.
2. Be sure washer is properly grounded.
3. Do not wash articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. Vapors could ignite or explode.
4. Do not add gasoline, dry­cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to wash water. Vapors could ignite or explode.
5. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near this or any other appliance.
6. Do not allow children to play on or in washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when washer is used near children, a safety rule for all appliances.
7. Before washer is removed from service or discarded, remove door to washing compartment.
8 . Do not reach into washer if wash
tub is moving or agitator is moving.
9. Do not install or store washer where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
10. Do not tamper with washer controls.
11. Do not repair or replace any part of washer or attempt any service, unless specifically recommended in user­maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have skills to carry out.
12. To reduce risk of electric shock or fire, do not use extension cords or adapters to connect washer to electrical power source.
13. Use your washer only for its intended purpose: non­commercial clothes washing.
14. Always disconnect washer from electrical supply before attempting any service. Disconnect power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
15. Install washer according to Installation Instructions. All connections for water, drain, electrical power, and grounding must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required.
16. To reduce risk of fire, do not use washer to launder clothes which have traces of any flammable substance, such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc., or anything containing wax or chemicals, such as mops and cleaning cloths. Flammable substances may cause fabric to catch fire by itself.
17. Use only fabric softeners or products to eliminate static that are appropriate for automatic washers.
18. Keep your washer in good condition. Bumping or dropping washer can damage safety features. If damage occurs, have washer checked by qualified service technician.
19. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.
20. Loading door must be closed whenever washer is agitating or spinning. Do not bypass loading door switch by permitting washer to operate with loading door open.
21. Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or precautions. To reduce risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep products away from children at all times, preferably, in a locked cabinet.
22. Never operate washer with guards and/or panels removed.
23. Do not operate washer with missing or broken parts.
24. Do not bypass safety devices.
25. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used before using a washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
Save These Instructions
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Starting the Wash
If These Controls
are Different from
Yours
These controls are intended to show the variety of features that are available in the product line. If your washer does not have all the options that are shown, it is not a mistake. The information provided applies to several of the models in the product line.
1. Prepare clothes for washing
For best wash results:
• Remove items from pockets and cuffs
• Close zippers and fasteners; mend rips and tears
• Sort items into separate loads
• Pre-treat stains and heavily soiled areas
2. Select WASH/RINSE temperature
Always follow garment manufacturer’s care labels for each fabric. See chart below.
WASH / RINSE TYPE OF CLOTHING Hot/Cold
Warm/Cold
Cold/Cold
NOTE: Energy Saver settings, marked with a dash (–), show temperature settings that use the least energy .
Sturdy whites and colorfast items; work clothes, soiled items, and cloth diapers
Moderately soiled permanent press, silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic Rinsing of some items
Non-colorfast items Extra-delicate clothing Rinsing of most items
3. Select LOAD SIZE / WATER LEVEL
V ariable control allows you to select the most appropriate setting for each wash load. Do not fill above top row of holes in tub with clothes. Use Water Level chart below to determine setting.
LOAD SIZE WATER
LEVEL
Super Plus
Medium
Small
Max. Fill
3/4 Full 1/2 Full
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