Amana NTW4516FW3 Owner’s Manual

TOP-LOADING WASHER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

LAVEUSE À CHARGEMENT PAR LE DESSUS

GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

CYCLE GUIDE ............................................................................ 6

USING YOUR WASHER ............................................................. 7

WASHER MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 10

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 12

WARRANTY .............................................................................. 17

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................BACK COVER

Table des matières

SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ................................................... 18

QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? .............................. 19

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES .......... 20

GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ..................................................... 22

UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE ............................................... 23

ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE ................................................. 26

DÉPANNAGE ............................................................................ 28

GARANTIE ................................................................................ 35

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ............... COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE

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Designed to use only HE High Efciency detergents. Conçue pour l’utilisation d’un détergent haute efcacité seulement.

WASHER SAFETY3WHAT’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 washer will ll to the appropriate water level. When the washer is done lling, it will start to agitate. If you need to open the lid to add a garment after this point, the lid will remain unlocked during the entire agitation portion of the wash phase. The cycle will automatically pause when the lid is opened, and the cycle will resume once the lid is closed. The lid will lock before the spin phase begins. If you need to pause or stop after this point, you must press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID 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. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to resume the cycle.

Water Level Options

Set the Water Level knob to the Auto Sensing setting and the washer will ll to a level that ensures the load engages the agitator. From this point, the electronic control will sense the load and determine if additional water is needed.

Set the Water Level knob to the Deep Water Wash setting and the washer will ll to the maximum water level.

NOTE: Deep Water Wash is not available in the Normal cycle mode. Selecting the Normal cycle with the Deep Water Wash setting will result in auto sensing of the water level.

Sensing

This washer will perform a series of spins to check for load balance. During this time, a series of clicks and a whirring noise signal that sensing technology is determining if there is an off-balance load.

Normal Sounds You Can Expect

At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and noises that are different from those of your previous washer. For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of the spin phase as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be different kinds of humming sounds as the agitator tests for load balance or moves the load. And sometimes, you may hear nothing at all as the washer determines the correct water level for your load or 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.

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use only High Efciency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Using non-HE detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component malfunction and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. They should hold soil in suspension so it is not redeposited onto clean clothes. Not all detergents labeled as High Efciency are identical in formulation and their ability to reduce suds. For example, natural, organic, or homemade HE detergents may generate a high level of suds. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

Use only High Efciency (HE) detergent.

Accessories

Enhance your new washer with the following genuine Whirlpool Accessories. For more information on options and ordering, call 1-800-901-2042 or visit us at: www.whirlpool.com/accessories. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www.whirlpoolparts.ca.

Fabric Softener Dispenser

This convenient fabric softener dispenser connects to the agitator and saves you from manually adding fabric softener during the rinse cycle.

IMPORTANT: The lid must be closed before the washer basket lls with water and for the wash cycle to start. If the lid is open and lling stops, close the lid and press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to complete the cycle.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

WATER LEVEL

Set the Water Level knob to the Deep Water Wash setting and the washer will ll to the maximum water level.

NOTES:

■ Cycle times will be longer due to extended ll times when

using the Deep Water Wash setting.

■ Deep Water Wash is not available in the Normal cycle

mode. Selecting the Normal cycle with the Deep Water Wash setting will result in auto sensing of the water level.

WASH TEMPERATURE

Wash Temperature 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.

■ On some models and cycles, warm and hot water may

be cooler than your previous washer.

■ Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water

may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. All rinses are cold.

WASH CYCLE KNOB

Use the Wash Cycle knob to select cycles on your washer. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

Not all features and options are available on all models.

Appearance may vary.

CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR

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 your previous washer.

SENSING/FILL When the Start/Pause/Unlock Lid button is pressed, and

the Water Level knob is set to Auto Sensing, the washer will ll and begin sensing to determine load size and balance.

Once sensing is complete, the washer will ll to the

appropriate level for the detected load size and then begin the wash phase of the cycle.

NOTE: Sensing and wash phases will be paused by

opening the unlocked lid. Close the lid to resume the cycle. If the lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the washer will cancel the cycle and pump out the water. The lid will lock after the wash phase to begin the initial spinout and remain locked for the remainder of the cycle.

WASH The washer will ll to the correct water level based on

the load size and the Water Level selection. Certain cycles may agitate during the ll process to boost cleaning. You will hear the agitator rotate, followed by a pause lasting several seconds. When the wash cycle begins, you will hear the agitator increase speed. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the wash cycle while the washer performs different wash actions.

START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID 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.

RINSE

Certain cycles use a spray rinse, which adds water to

the tub while the basket spins. You may hear the motor turning on briey (short hum) to move the basket while lling.

FINAL SPIN The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for

proper water removal, based on the selected cycle.

CYCLE COMPLETE

Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.

Remove the load promptly for best results.

LID LOCKED

The Lock feature allows for higher spin speeds. When the Lid Locked light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened without pausing the cycle. When the light is off, the lid can be opened.

To open the lid after it has been

locked, press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID. 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 LID again to resume the cycle.

Appearance

may vary.

Appearance

may vary.

CYCLE GUIDE

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed. Recommended settings for best performance are shown in Bold. Each cycle listing also includes a performance chart rating its cleaning power, gentleness on items, and resource efciency. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Items to wash: Cycle:

Large items such as sheets, sleeping

Bulky Items

& Sheets bags, small comforters, jackets, small washable rugs

Sturdy fabrics,

Normal Heavy Hot

colorfast items, towels, sheets, jeans

Cottons, linens, and mixed garment

Normal

Regular

loads

Wash

Temperature:* Cycle Details:

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Tap Cold

Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small comforters. The washer will ll with enough water to wet down the load before the wash portion of the cycle begins, and uses a higher water level than other cycles.

Good

Cleaning

Gentleness

Efciency

†

Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy fabrics.

Warm

Cool Cold

Tap Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Tap Cold

Gentleness

Efciency

Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed-fabric loads. NOTE: Deep Water Wash is not available in the Normal cycle mode.

Selecting the Normal cycle with the Deep Water Wash setting will result in auto sensing of the water level.

Gentleness

Efciency

Good

Cleaning

†

Good

Cleaning

†

Best

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

Machine-wash silks, lingerie, washable wools

Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent

No clothes in washer

Hand-washed garments or dripping wet items

Casual Hot

Delicate Hot

Rinse &

Cold rinse only Combines a rinse and high-speed spin for loads requiring an additional

Spin

Clean Washer

with affresh

Drain &

Spin

Warm

Cool Cold

Tap Cold

blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends.

Cleaning

Gentleness

Efciency

Good

†

Best

Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating “Machine

Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts,

Warm

Cool Cold

Tap Cold

Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before washing.

Cleaning

Gentleness

Efciency

Good

†

Best

rinse cycle or to complete a load after power interruption. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Tap Cold

Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This cycle should not be interrupted. See “Washer Care.”

IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the washer during the Clean Washer with affresh

cycle. Use this cycle with an

empty washtub.

N/A 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.

*All rinses are cold. †Efcient use of resources, such as energy and water.

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