Amana ATW4475YQ, ITW4400YQ, ITW4500YQ, NTW4400YQ, NTW4500YQ Owner's Manual

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TOP-LOADING

LAVEUSE À CHARGEMENT

WASHER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

Table of Contents

WASHER SAFETY .........................................................2

WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? .................................3

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ............................4

CYCLE GUIDE ............................................................... 5

USING YOUR WASHER ................................................6

WASHER MAINTENANCE ............................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 10

WARRANTY .................................................................14

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ........................ Back Cover

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PAR LE DESSUS

GUIDE D’UTILISATION

ET D’ENTRETIEN

Table des matières

SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ......................................15

QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? .................16

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET

CARACTÉRISTIQUES ................................................. 17

GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ........................................18

UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE ..................................19

ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE ....................................22

DÉPANNAGE ............................................................... 24

GARANTIE ................................................................... 29

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ............ Couverture arrière

W10420400A W10420401A - SP

WASHER SAFETY

WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.

Lid Lock

To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking, the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid can be opened. After a cycle is started, the lid locks, unlocks, and locks again. If you need to open the lid to add a garment after this point, you must press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock after washer movement has stopped. Depending on when in the cycle you try to pause, it may take several seconds to several minutes for the lid to unlock.

Sensing

This washer will perform a series of spins to check

for load balance. When a load is started, it may take 2–3 minutes before water begins to enter the basket. During this time, a series of clicks and a whirring noise signal that sensing technology is determining if there is an off-balance load.

IMPORTANT:

• Washer will not operate if the lid is open.

• Washer will not begin to ll with water until the lid is closed, locked, and the sensing process is complete. This delay in ll could take 2–3 minutes.

• Fabric Softener option must be selected to ensure fabric softener dispenses at the correct time.

Sounds

At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and pauses that are different from those of

your previous washer. For example, you may hear a

clicking and hum at the beginning of the cycle as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the agitator tests for load balance or moves the load. And, sometimes, you may hear nothing at all as the washer allows time for clothes to soak.

Spray Rinse

Select cycles default to a spray rinse. During these

cycles, you will hear water enter the washer as the tub spins, allowing the rinse water to penetrate clothes. Check the “Cycle Guide” for details.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

Not all features and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary.

LOAD SIZE

Select the setting most suitable for your load. Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Large will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Items need to move freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and tangling.

WASH TEMPERATURE

Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.

Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric.

• Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.

• Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.

EXTRA RINSE

This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles and must be set to ON if adding a second rinse to a cycle.

FABRIC SOFTENER

This option can be added to most cycles and must be set to ON if using fabric softener during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.

WASH CYCLE KNOB

Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS

The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers.

FILL

When the Start/Pause/Unlock button is pressed, the washer will rst perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. You will hear a click, and the lid will unlock briey before locking again. The washer will use spins to check for load balance. These spins may take several minutes before water is added to the washer. You may

hear the hum of the spins before lling. This is normal.

WASH

You will hear the agitator moving the load. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle. The wash time is determined by the selected soil level.

RINSE

You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. You may hear the motor turning on briey (short hum) to move the basket

while lling. Fabric softener will be added if the Fabric

Softener knob was set to ON. Some cycles use spray rinsing. After draining and

spinning out wash water, the washer will continue to spin and spray in rinse water for the entire rinse time.

SPIN

The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed.

DONE Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results.

START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON

Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid.

NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to unlock the lid. Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle.

LID LOCKED

To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is on, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking, the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid can be opened.

If you need to open the lid, press START/PAUSE/

UNLOCK. The lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Press START/PAUSE/ UNLOCK again to resume the cycle.

CYCLE GUIDE

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Items to wash:

Large items such as sheets, small comforters, jackets

Cottons, linens,

sheets, and mixed

garment loads

Lightweight cotton fabrics

No-iron fabrics, cottons, perm press, linens, synthetics

Lightly soiled no-iron fabrics, cottons, perm press, linens, synthetics

Machine-wash silks, lingerie, washable wools

Cycle:

Normal

Heavy

Normal

Regular

Normal

Light

Casual

Regular

Casual

Light

Delicate Low

Wash

Temperature*:

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Spin

Speed:

High

Low

Cycle Details:

Use this cycle for heavily soiled cottons and mixed fabric

loads. This cycle features a spray rinse.

Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric

loads. This cycle features a spray rinse.

Use this cycle for lightly soiled cottons and mixed fabric

loads. This cycle features a spray rinse.

Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends.

Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends.

Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating “Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before washing. This cycle features a spray rinse.

Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent

Dripping wet or hand-washed items

NOTE: Be sure to set Fabric Softener knob to ON, if adding fabric softener to load.

*All rinses are cold.

Rinse &

Spin

Drain &

Spin

Cold rinse only

N/A

High

Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power interruption. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.

This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after a power failure.

USING YOUR WASHER

1. Sort and prepare your laundry

• Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing

unexpected sounds.

• Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature,

and colorfastness.

• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.

• Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.

• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because

heat can set stains into fabric.

• Treat stains promptly.

• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and

remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during

washing.

Helpful Tips:

• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load

evenly.

• Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing

delicate or small items.

• Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from

lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

2. Add detergent

Add a measured amount of detergent into the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of the washer basket, as well.

IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

3. Load laundry into washer

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. For best results, do not pack the load tightly. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the agitator; load them in loose piles around the sides of the basket. Try mixing different sized items to reduce tangling.

IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.

5. Add fabric softener to dispenser

(on some models)

Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into dispenser; always follow

manufacturer’s directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size.

Dilute liquid fabric softener by lling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the underside of the rim. See Max Fill line arrows. Then set Fabric Softener option knob to ON.

IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option knob must be set to ON to ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle.

Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load

During the nal rinse, wait until the washer has completed lling,

press the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK button to pause the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of liquid fabric softener. Do not allow liquid fabric softener to spill, splash, drip, or run into the basket or on load. Do not use more than the recommended amount. Close the lid and press the START/ PAUSE/UNLOCK button again to start the washer.

IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option knob must be set to ON to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener during the rinse portion of the cycle.

MAX FILL

4. Add liquid chlorine bleach

to dispenser

Liquid

Chlorine Bleach

Do not overll, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (250 mL). Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same

cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

6. Select CYCLE

Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. For more information, see “Cycle Guide”.

7. Select LOAD SIZE

9. Select options, if desired

Select the Load Size setting most suitable for your load. Small

will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Large will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Garments need to move freely.

8. Select WASH TEMPERATURE

Once you select a cycle, select the desired temperature by turning the Wash Temperature knob to the appropriate setting based on your load. All rinses are cold.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

Wash Temperature

Hot

Some cold water is added to save energy. This will be cooler than your hot water heater setting.

Warm

Some cold water will be added, so this will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.

Suggested Fabrics

Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils

Bright colors Moderate to light soils

If you want to add an Extra Rinse to the cycle, be sure to set the Extra Rinse option knob to ON. If you are using fabric softener, be sure to set the Fabric Softener option knob to ON.

10. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK

to begin wash cycle

Press the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK button to start the wash

cycle. Filling is delayed for several minutes while load balance is sensed. When the cycle has nished, the DONE indicator

will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of

metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.

Unlocking the lid to add garments

If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:

Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK; the lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close lid and press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK again to restart the cycle.

If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out automatically.

Delay in water ll

Filling is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for load unbalance. You will hear the hum of the spin prior to lling.

This is normal operation.

Cool

Warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents.

Cold

This is the temperature from your faucet. If your tap cold water is very cold, warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and help dissolve detergent.

Colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

Dark colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

WASHER MAINTENANCE

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 YOUR WASHER

Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended monthly

cleaning procedure:

1. Make sure the washer is empty.

2. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one

tablet to washer basket

If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to liquid

chlorine bleach dispenser.

NON-USE AND VACATION CARE

Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or

not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps:

1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.

2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid ooding due to

water pressure surge.

WINTER STORAGE CARE

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer

where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer.

To winterize washer:

1. Shut off both water faucets; disconnect and drain water

inlet hoses.

2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run

washer on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water.

3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER

IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent. Do not use more than

recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging product over time.

3. Close washer lid.

4. Select NORMAL HEAVY cycle, HOT Temperature, and

LARGE Load Size.

5. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK.

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must

be interrupted, press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK twice and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure bleach has been rinsed from washer. Press and hold the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK for 3 seconds to cancel the cycle.

Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser

1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and

squeezing, while pushing upward with thumbs.

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

NOTE: To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not

wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed.

Cleaning the bleach dispenser

Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a clean, damp cloth.

To clean exterior:

1. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.

2. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s nish, do not

use abrasive products.

1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water

inlet hoses.

2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow

“Winter Storage Care” directions before moving.

3. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any

remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer.

4. Unplug power cord.

5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.

6. Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.

7. Place packing tray from original shipping materials back

inside washer. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening. Close lid and place tape over lid and down front of washer. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in new location.

REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN

To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage,

or moving:

1. Refer to “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and

connect washer.

2. Before using again, run washer through the following

recommended procedure:

To use washer again:

1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.

Turn on both water faucets.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...

http://www.amana.com/help

If you experience

Vibration or Off-Balance

Check the following for proper installation or see “Using Your Washer” section

Noises

Clicking or metallic noises

Gurgling or humming

Humming

Water Leaks

Check the following

for proper installation:

Possible Causes

Feet may not be in contact with the oor and locked.

Washer may not be level.

Load could be unbalanced.

Objects caught in washer drain system.

Washer may be draining water.

Fill light is on.

Washer not level.

Fill hoses not attached tightly.

Front and rear feet must be in rm contact with oor, and washer must be level

to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight against the bottom of the cabinet.

Check oor for exing or sagging. If ooring is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.

See “Level the Washer” in “Installation Instructions”. Load dry garments in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Adding wet

garments to washer or adding more water to basket could unbalance washer. Wash smaller loads to reduce imbalance. Do not tightly pack. Avoid washing single garments.

Use the Normal Regular cycle and select Large Load Size for oversized, non-absorbent garments such as comforters or poly-lled jackets.

See “Cycle Guide” and “Using Your Washer” in this “Use and Care Guide”.

Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins could fall between basket and tub or may block pump. It may be necessary to call for service to remove items.

It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps, buckles, or

zippers touch against the basket.

It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound with

periodic gurgling or surging as nal amounts of water are removed during the

Drain & Spin cycles. You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have started the washer.

This is normal. Sensing spins will take several minutes before water is added to the washer.

Water may splash off basket if washer is not level. Check that load is not unbalanced or tightly packed.

Tighten ll-hose connection.

2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.

3. Run washer through Casual cycle to clean washer and

remove antifreeze, if used. Use half the manufacturer’s recommended amount of detergent for a medium-size load.

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