Amana NTW4500VQ User Manual

WASHER

INSTRUCTIONS

USER INSTRUCTIONS

D’UTILISATION

DE LA LAVEUSE

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Table of Contents Table des matières

WASHER SAFETY ............................................................ 1

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ............................... 3

WASHER USE ...........................................................................5

WASHER CARE ........................................................................6

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................7

WARRANTY ...................................................................... 9

ACCESSORIES ............................................................... 19

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

SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ......................................... 10

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE

ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES .............................................. 11

UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE.......................................... 13

ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE ............................................ 14

DÉPANNAGE .......................................................................... 16

GARANTIE ...................................................................... 18

ACCESSOIRES ............................................................... 19

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

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WASHER SAFETY

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

Load Size Control

Use this option to adjust the amount of water used with your load size. Use enough water to allow the load to move freely.

Wash Temperature Control

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

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

Even in Cool wash, some warm water is let into washer  to maintain a consistent minimum temperature.

Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results, follow the garment label instructions, using the warmest wash water safe for your fabric. See “Wash Temperature” Chart.

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60° F (15.6° C), detergents do not dissolve well and soils can be difcult to remove.

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

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.

Cool - brights/darks Warm water is added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents.

Cold This is the temperature from your faucet.

Suggested Fabrics

Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils

Bright colors Moderate to light soils

Colors that bleed or fade Light soils

Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils

Extra Rinse

If you desire an extra rinse at the end of your regular cycle, turn the Extra Rinse knob to ON.

On models without the Extra Rinse knob, choose a second rinse by pushing the Cycle Control knob in and rotating it to any of the “Rinse” cycle settings.

Cycle Control knob

Select the wash cycle best suited for your type of fabric. See “Cycle Guide” for more details.

CYCLE GUIDE

Types of Fabric Soil

Level

Cotton and linen fabrics

Permanent press blends and synthetic fabrics

Delicate items and washable knits

Any load

* Approximate time in minutes

Not all cycles are available on all models. Refer to the cycle control knob on your washer.

Moderate

or Heavy

Light to

Moderate

Light to

Moderate

N/A

Spin Speed and Wash Time*

4 Speed

Combinations

High/High

6 - 16

High/Low

6 - 10

Low/Low

4 - 6

Agitation and

spin speed

determined by

preceding cycle

2 Speed

Combinations

High/High

6 - 18

High/High

6 - 12

Intermittent

High/High

4 - 6

N/A

Cycle

Normal

Casual

Delicate

Extra Rinse

Cycle Details:

A wash time should be selected based on the soil level of your load.

Features a cool down, rinse and low-speed nal spin to reduce wrinkling.

Gently removes soils and minimizes wrinkling.

You may select this option to get an extra rinse at the end of your cycle.

STARTING YOUR WASHER

WASHER USE

IMPORTANT: When washing any article of clothing, always follow fabric care labels and manufacturer’s directions.

1. Measure detergent and add to the bottom of the washer. If

desired, add oxi or color-safe bleach products to the bottom of the washer as well.

2. Loosely add sorted load of clothes

to wash basket.

Load evenly to maintain washer  balance.

Mix large and small items.  Use garment bags for smaller items. 

Do not wrap large items such as sheets

around the agitator. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.

3. Add only liquid chlorine bleach to the dispenser. Bleach

is immediately added into the washer and is diluted automatically during the wash cycle.

NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine

or color-safe bleach to your load.

Style 1: Without liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models)

Let the washer ll and begin agitating the load.  Add bleach 5 minutes into the wash cycle for best 

dispensing. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto the load to avoid damaging clothing or other items in the load.

Style 2: With liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models.)

Using a cup with a pouring spout, measure amount of  bleach. Do not allow bleach to spill, splash, drip, or run into the basket or on load. Do not use more than the recommended amount.

NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches.

Damage may appear several washings later as rips, tears, holes, and color loss.

4. Add liquid fabric softener to dispenser. Fabric softener is

added automatically during the nal rinse cycle.

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

Measure 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.

Always dilute liquid fabric softener by lling the dispenser  with warm water until reaching the Max Fill Line arrows. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.

Style 2: Without liquid fabric softener dispenser

(on some models.)

In the nal rinse only, add fabric softener that has been  diluted with 1/2 to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.

5. Close the washer lid. Washer will not operate with lid open.

6. Select Load Size and Wash Temperature Options.

7. Select Extra Rinse Option if desired.

8. Select Cycle.

Push the Cycle Control knob in and turn clockwise to the cycle you want.

WASHER CARE

Cleaning Your Washer

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer.

Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and enough detergent to equal twice the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a normal wash load. Pour this mixture into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat this process if necessary.

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

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.

Water Inlet Hoses

This washer does not include water inlet hoses. Use of factory specied parts is recommended. See “Accessories” for a list of factory specied hoses available for separate purchase. These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet the manufacturer’s specications.

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.

9. Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle control knob.

To stop at any time, push in the Cycle Control knob.  To restart, close the lid and pull out the Cycle Control knob. 

Moving and Storage

Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it.

Winterizing your washer

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

hoses. Pour 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze into the basket.

2. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds

to mix the antifreeze and remaining water.

3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

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