Amana NAH6800 User Manual
High-Efficiency
NAH6800
Washer
Use & Care Guide
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 1-2
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Water Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storing the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Reverse the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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WELCOME
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Welcome and congratulations on your
urchase of an Amana
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complete satisfaction is very important to us.
For best results, we suggest reading this
material to help acquaint you with proper
operating and maintenance procedures.
Should you need assistance in the future, it is
elpful to:
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1) Have complete model and serial number
identification of your washer. This is
located on a data plate on the back door.
Date of Purchase ____________________
Model Number ______________________
Serial Number ______________________
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2) IMPORTANT: Keep this guide
and the sales receipt in a safe
place for future reference. Proof
of original purchase date is
needed for warranty service.
If you have questions, write us (include your
model, serial number and phone number)
or call:
Maytag Services, LLC
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY
(for deaf, hearing impaired or speech
impaired)
(Mon.–Fri., 8am–8pm Eastern Time)
http://www.maytag.com
NOTE: In our continuing effort to
improve the quality of our
appliances, it may be necessary to
e changes to the appliance
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without revising this guide.
For service and warranty
information, see page 15.
Read before operating your washer.
What you need to know about safety instructions
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide 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 appliance.
Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you do
not understand.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, LABELS
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.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock property damage or injury to
persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. As with any equipment using electricity and having moving parts, there are
potential hazards.To use this appliance safely, the operator should become
familiar with the instructions for operation of the a
exercise care when using it.
3.
Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to
the weather.
4. Install and level washer on a floor that can support the weight.
y grounded.
5.
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Neverplug the a
cord into a receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in
dance with local and national codes. See installation instructions for
accor
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gr
ppliance
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6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a.
Do not wash items that ha
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soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable
or explosiv
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y items containing these substances.
saturated with flammable liquids or solids,
the washer until all traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes
e been r
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gasoline
emoved. These items include acetone, denatured alcohol,
some liquid household cleaners,
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removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
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b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other
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lammable or explosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
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,
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. As the gas is flammable,
an open flame during this time.
d.
Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with
vegetable or cooking oil.These items may contain
some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil,
the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
7.
Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or tumblers
are moving.
8.
Do not allow children or pets to play on, in or in
front of the appliance. Close supervision is necessary
when the appliance is used near children and pets.
9.
Do not tamper with controls.
before using a washer or
do not smoke or use
11. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service
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our washer. Service is to be done only by qualified
service personnel.
12. Keep all laundry aids such as detergents, bleach, etc.,
out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Use laundry aids only as directed by the
manufacturer. Observe all warnings on container labels.
13. Keep the area around and underneath washer free from
the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint,
paper, rags, gasoline, and all other flammable vapors and
liquids.
14.
Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids
(such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash.
Hazardous fumes can form.
15.
Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small
particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
16. For flame resistant finishes - follow garment
manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Improper
laundering could remove the finish.
17.
Before the appliance is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the washing
compartment.
10.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERA
Step 1
LOAD THE WASHER
• The tub can be loaded completely full with dry, unfolded
clothes. However, do not pack the tub tightly.
• Overloading may reduce washing efficiency and possibly
cause creasing or wrinkling of the load.
• When washing big, bulky items or a couple of small items
that do not fill the tub completely, such as a rug or two
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tumbling and spin performance.
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a few towels should be added for improved
eaters,
INSTRUCTIONS
18. Inlet hoses are subject to damage and deterioration
over time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges, kinks,
cuts, wear or leaks and replace them every five years
Control features vary by model.
• To assure good cleaning results, it is very important to avoid
overloading the washer when washing heavily soiled loads.
• To load a forgotten item, press the
add the item, close the door and press the START/
PAUSE pad again. After a 15 to 30 second pause, the cycle
will resume.
void slamming.
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• Close door car
NOTE: To assure that your additional items get clean,do not
wait more than five minutes after the cycle has started to add
the item.
efull
START/PAUSE pad,
Cont.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOT/COLD
WARM/WARM
WARM/COLD
COLD/COLD
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WASH/RINSE TEMP
TEMP-ASSURE
CONTROLLED HEATING
HAND
WASH
DELICATES
FABRIC CYCLES
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NO-IRON
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COTTON/
STURDY
Step 2
SELECT FABRIC CYCLES
Press the appropriate pad for the type of load.This will determine the tumble/pause pattern and spin speed for the cycle.
NOTE: To minimize wrinkling of loads, select NO-IRON WEAR fabrics setting.
HAND WASH –Alternating periods of short and long soak and gentle
spin speed. Use for items labeled “hand wash”.
DELICATES – Gentle tumble action and gentle spin speed. Use for
ess shirts/blouses, nylons and sheer or lacy garments.
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NO-IRON WEAR
reduce wrinkling. Use for dress shirts/pants, wrinkle free clothing and
poly/cotton blend clothing.
COTTON/STURDY – Normal tumble pattern and high speed spin.
Use for towels, jeans, sheets, linens, underwear and t-shirts.
– Reduced tumble pattern and spin speed to
Step 3
SELECT WASH/RINSE WATER TEMPERATURES
Press the appropriate “ ” or “ ” pad to select the wash and rinse water
temperatures. Follow the garment care label and chart below for best results.
HOT/COLD – Whites and heavily soiled color-fast items
WARM/WARM – Color-fast items.When warm rinse is selected, only the third
rinse will be warm.The first and second rinses will be cold to conserve energy.
WARM/COLD – Moderately soiled color-fast items;most wrinkle free items
COLD/COLD – Brightly colored, lightly soiled items; washable woolens
TEMP-ASSURE (select models) – The controlled heating f
with any wash/rinse temperature to optimize cleaning performance.When on, the
water heater will help maintain the wash water temperatur
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MEDIUM
LIGHT
SOIL
LEVELS
SPECIAL
CYCLES
QUICK
WASH
RINSE
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPTIONS
DELAY
WASH
STAIN
TREAT
PRESOAK
EXTRA
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SPIN ONLY
FASTER SPIN LONGER SPIN SIGNAL
SPIN OPTIONS
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Step 4
SELECT SOIL LEVEL OR SPECIAL CYCLES
Press the appropriate pad to select the soil level or special cycle.
HEAVY – Use for cleaning heavily soiled loads.
MEDIUM – Use for cleaning moderately soiled loads.This
setting will be appropriate for most loads.
LIGHT – Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads.
QUICK WASH – The QUICK WASH setting offers a
quick cycle time. Suggested uses include freshening newly
purchased clothes, or clothing that has been packed away.
RINSE & SPIN – Choose this setting to rinse only and
then spin.
Step 5
SELECT OPTIONS
Press the appropriate pad(s) to select one or more options.
DELAY WASH – Allows the start of any cycle to be delayed for up to 9
hours. Make the appropriate selection for your load, then press the
WASH pad once for one hour or press the pad again to increase the delay
wash time up to 9 hours in one hour increments.
STAIN TREAT – Adds time to the wash and rinses for better stain
removal.Automatically provides a fourth rinse.
PRESOAK – Adds 15 minutes of mostly soaking with minimal tumbling
before the regular cycle. Can be selected with any cycle.
EXTRA RINSE – A fourth rinse at the end of the cycle to more
completely remove laundry additives and perfumes.
SELECT SPIN OPTIONS/SIGNAL
SPIN ONLY – Spins only.
DELAY
FASTER SPIN – Use for jeans, towels and bedding. Removes more water
from loads during spin.
LONGER SPIN – Use for jeans, towels and bedding. Removes more
water fr
NOTE:To minimize wrinkling of wrinkle free fabrics, the FASTER SPIN
and LONGER SPIN options are not recommended. Do not overload
the washer.
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SIGNAL
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ESTIMATED TIME
DOOR LOCKED
PAUSE
OFF
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Step 6
START YOUR WASHER
• Close the door.
• Add detergent and additives to the dispenser (See page 6).
• Push the
• When the washer is started after a pause, there will be a 30-second delay
before continuing the cycle.
Pressing OFF cancels the cycle and stops the washer,
NOTE:When the cycle is complete, the DOOR LOCKED light will go out.
The door will open easily. Do not attempt to open the washer door when
the door locked light is illuminated.To add a forgotten item, see page 2.
ESTIMATED TIME DISPLAY
START/PAUSE pad.
After pressing START/PAUSE, this display will show the estimated time
remaining in the cycle.The estimated time remaining may fluctuate to better
indicate the wash time left in the cycle.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
DOOR LOCKED – Lights whenever the door of the washer is locked. The door
can be unlocked by pressing the START/PAUSE pad to stop the washer.
ad Indicator Lights–The indicator lights above the pads will illuminate when
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the pad is selected.
WATER USE
The amount of water used will vary with each load.The washer uses an
adaptive fill valve to provide the appropriate amount of water for efficient
cleaning performance and conservation of water and energy. Fill time will vary
depending on water pressure.
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DETERGENT
Your washer is designed to use either
high efficiency (HE) detergents or
regular detergents normally used with
top-loading washers.
• For best cleaning results, use a high efficiency
detergent such as Tide HE or Wisk HE*. High
efficiency detergents contain suds suppressors
which reduce or eliminate suds.When less suds
are produced, the load tumbles more efficiently
and cleaning results are maximized.
• When using regular detergent formulated for
top-loading washers, it is important to pay close
attention to the soil level of the load, load size
and water hardness**.
To avoid oversudsing, reduce the amount of
detergent used with soft water or with
small or lightly soiled loads.
AUTOMATIC DISPENSER
DETERGENT COMPARTMENT
1. Pour the recommended amount of laundry
detergent directly into the detergent compartment
before starting the washer or as it is filling.
2. If color-safe bleach is to be used, it should be
added with detergent to the detergent
compartment for best results.
• When adding color-safe bleach with detergent, it
is best if
form; granular or liquid.
both laundry products are in the same
The automatic dispenser consists of three
compartments which hold 1) liquid or granular
detergent and color safe bleach, 2) liquid chlorine
bleach and 3) liquid fabric softener. All laundry
products can be added at once in their respective
dispenser compartments.They will be dispensed at
the appropriate time for most effective cleaning.
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close the dispenser lid.
* Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
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FEATURES
BLEACH COMPARTMENT
(Liquid Chlorine Bleach Only)
1. Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.
Do not exceed the MAX FILL line.The liquid
chlorine bleach compartment will hold 3/4 of a
cup.
2. Avoid splashing or over-filling the compartment.
Over-filling the compartment will
release the liquid chlorine bleach into
the washer too early.
3. The washer automatically dispenses bleach into
the tub at the appropriate time in the wash cycle.
4. The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine
bleach before it reaches the wash load.
NOTES:
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach
directly onto the load or into the tub. It is a
powerful chemical and can cause fabric
damage, such as weakening of the fibers or
color loss, if not used properly.
• If you prefer to use color-safe, non-chlorine
bleach, add it to the detergent compartment.
Do not pour color-safe bleach into
the bleach compartment.
SOFTENER COMPARTMENT
1. Pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric
oftener into the softener compartment. For
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smaller loads use less than one capful.
2. Fabric softener should be diluted with warm
water until it reaches the MAX FILL line on the
compartment. Do not fill above the MAX
FILL line. If the compartment is filled
above the MAX FILL line, fabric
softener will enter the washer too early.
3. This compartment automatically releases liquid
fabric softener at the proper time during the
rinse cycle.
NOTES:
• Use the softener compartment only for liquid
fabric softeners.
• Using the Downy Ball* is not recommended
with this washer. It will not add fabric softener
at the appropriate time. Use the dispenser on
top of the washer.
* Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
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CARE AND CLEANING
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Turn off the water faucets after finishing the
day’s washing. This will shut off the water supply to the
washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from
scaping water. Leave the door open to allow the inside of the
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washer to dry out.
se a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other
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spills as they occur.
Clean the following as recommended:
Control Panel – Clean with a soft, damp cloth.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Clean the interior of the washer periodically to remove any
dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew or bacteria residue that may
remain in the washer as a result of washing clothes. We
recommend taking the following steps every 60 to 120 days
to clean and freshen your washer interior. The frequency
with which the washer should be cleaned and freshened
depends on factors such as usage, the amount of dirt, soil
or bacteria being run through your washer or the use of
cold water. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
unsatisfactory conditions, including unpleasant odor and/or
permanent stains on the washer or washload.
Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel.
Cabinet – Clean with soap and water.
Antimicrobial Product Protection
his washer is equipped with antimicrobial
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component protection. The rubber door seal is
treated to be resistant to mold, mildew and
odor-causing bacteria.
To clean and freshen the washer interior:
1. Make a solution of one cup chlorine bleach and
two cups warm water. Be careful not to spill or
splash the bleach solution.
2. Wipe the lower portion of gray door seal with
bleach solution and soft cloth.
3. Fill the bleach dispenser with chlorine bleach.
4. Run the washer through a complete cycle using
hot water.
5. Repeat the wash cycle if necessary.
Hard water deposits may be removed, if needed, using
a recommended cleaner labeled “clothes washer safe.”
CLEANING THE DISPENSER
The dispenser may need to be cleaned periodically due to
laundry additive build-up. For easy cleanup of the dispenser,
grasp the removable two-compartment container (for bleach
and softener) as shown in illustration #1. As you begin to lift
the two-compartment container, tilt slightly
inward, according
to illustration #2 and remove from the main dispenser.
Once the two-compartment container is removed from the
main dispenser, take it to a sink. Follow illustration #3 to
NOTE: Do not use any cleaning substance but water in the main dispenser. It is possible for cleaning substances to
drain into the tub
the washer
before doing a load of laundry.
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or a rinse and spin cycle to r
remove the cap covering the siphon tube for the
bleach and softener. Run warm water and a soft
brush or cloth over the two parts to remove any
excess laundry additives.
Clean the main dispenser area using water and a soft
cloth. Once the main dispenser is clean, follow the
illustrations in reverse order to replace the two
compartment container to its original location.
emove any cleaning substance from
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STORING THE WASHER
Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses
nd internal components before storage. Prepare the washer for
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storage as follows:
Select the COTTON/STURDYand QUICK WASH
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settings and add one cup of bleach to the detergent dispenser
ithout clothes in the tumbler. Run the washer through a
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complete cycle using hot water.
For information on long-term storage or storage of your washer during extreme cold temperatures,
call Maytag Services, LLC toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA.
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
• Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses.
• Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and leave
the washer door open to let air circulate inside the
umbler.
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• If the washer has been stored in below-freezing
temperatures, allow time for any water left over in the
washer to thaw out prior to use.
REVERSE THE DOOR
Washer door swing direction can be changed using the following procedure:
1) Swing door fully open and support it while removing four hinge screws (which hold hinges to door assembly).
2) Move the door to a work surface and transfer four door screws to the opposite side of the door assembly.
3) Remove one screw holding top hinge to cabinet and one screw holding top hinge cover to cabinet (opposite side).
4) Remove hinge and bracket from cabinet by moving them up and down to a position where they are released.
5) Install hinge and bracket in swapped locations and drive screws to attach them securely to the cabinet.
6) Compare top hinge and top bracket to bottom hinge and bottom bracket for correct hinge assembly position.
7) Repeat procedures 4 through 6 for bottom hinge to cabinet and bottom bracket to cabinet.
8) Support door in fully open position on hinge side and drive four screws to securely attach hinges to door assembly.
9) Close door and check to see that washer operates properly.
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