Amana NTW5100TQ2, NTW4800VQ1, NTW4600VQ1, NTW4500VQ1 Owner’s Manual

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WASHERUSERINSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONSD'UTILISATIONDELALAVEUSE

Table of Contents / Table des mati( res

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .................................................... 1

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

WASHER USE .......................................................................... 3

WASHER CARE ........................................................................ 5

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 6

WAR RANTY .............................................................................. 9

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Assistance or Service

If you need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting"
section. Additional help is available by calling our Maytag
Services, LLC, at 1-800-688-9900 from anywhere in the U.S.A.,
visiting our website at www.amana.com/help or write:

Maytag Services, LLC

Attn: CAIR ®Center

P.O. Box 2370

Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

In Canada, for assistance, installation and service, call
1-800-807-6777, visit our website at www.amanacanada.ca or

write:

Whirlpool Canada LP

Customer Interaction Centre

1901 Minnesota Court

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE ........... 10

SI:!:CURITI:!:DE LA LAVEUSE ............................................... 11

UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE ............................................ 12

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

DI:!:PANNAGE ......................................................................... 15

GARANTIE .............................................................................. 19

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your appliance to help
you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need

to know your complete model number and serial number. You can
find this information on the model and serial number label, located
under the washer lid.

Dealer name

Serial number

Address

Phone number

Model number

Enhance your washer with these premium accessories.

For more high-quality items or to order, call 1-800-901-2042, or visit us at www.amana.com/accessories.

In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www.amanacanada.ca.

Part Number Accessory Part Number Accessory

8212656RP 10 ft (3.0 m) Black EPDM (2 pack) 8212641RP 5 ft (1.5 m) Black EPDM (2 pack)
8212638RP 6 ft (1.8 m) Nylon braided space-saving inlet 8212546RP 4 ft (1.2 m) Black EPDM (2 pack)

hose, 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings.

(2-pack)
8212487RP 5 ft (1.5 m) Nylon braided inlet hose. (2-pack) 8212526 Washer drip tray, fits under all
8212637RP 6 ft (1.8 m) Black EPDM, space saving 90° elbow, 31682 All purpose appliance cleaner

hypro-blue steel couplings. (2-pack)
8212545RP 5 ft (1.5 m) Red and Blue EPDM. (2-pack) 1903WH Laundry supply storage cart

This washer does not include inlet water hoses.

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WASHERSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately_
follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow

instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

[] Read all instructions before using the washer.
[] Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned

in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive

substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.

[] Do not add gasoline, dry=cleaning solvents, or other

flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or

explode.

[] 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. Ifthe hot water system has not been
used for such a period, before using the 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

Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used

near children.

Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,

remove the door or lid.

[] Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is

moving.

[] Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to

the weather.

[] Do not tamper with controls.
[] Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any

servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual or in

published user-repair instructions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.

[] See "Electrical Requirements" for grounding instructions.

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WASHERUSE

Fire Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened

with gasoline or other flammable fluids.

No washer can complete(y remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on

it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

1,

Measure detergent and pour it intothe washer. If desired, add
powdered or liquid color safe bleach.

2.

Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer.

• Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and
small items. Items should move easily through the wash

water.

• Load only to the top of the basket as shown. Overloading
can cause poor cleaning.

3.

(OPTIONAL) Add liquid chlorine bleach.
NOTE: Follow the garment and the chlorine bleach

manufacturers' directions for proper use. Undiluted bleach
will damage any fabric it touches. The damage appears as
rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not show up until
several washings later. To avoid spilling, use a cup with a
pouring spout. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down
into the washer basket. Always measure liquid chlorine
bleach. Do not guess. Do not use more than the

manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load. Use less
with a smaller load size.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

Style 1: With liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some
models)

Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser. Do not

use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or color-safe

bleach to your load. Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach
into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Bleach is
immediately fed into washer and is diluted automatically

during the wash part of the cycle.

Style 2: Without liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some
models)

• Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.
Add bleach 5 minutes into the wash cycle for best

cleaning and so that bleach can be removed in the rinse
cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto

the load to avoid damaging clothing or other items in the

load.

4,

(OPTIONAL) Add liquid fabric softener.
NOTE: Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the

clothes. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. Always
dilute fabric softener with warm water. Using too much fabric
softener can make some items (diapers and towels)
nonabsorbent. If this happens, do not use it in every load, or

use less of it in each load.

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

Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. Pour
measured liquid fabric softener into the dispenser.
Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion
of the cycle. Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the
dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the

underside of the rim. See max fill line arrows.

Style 2: Without liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some
models)

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

5.

Close the washer lid. Washer will not agitate or spin with the
lid open.

6.

Turn the LOAD SIZE or WATER LEVEL selector to the correct
setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being

washed.

• You may change the load size or water level selection
after the washer has started filling by turning the selector
to a different setting.

• On models with a variable Load Size or Water Level
control, you should turn the knob to RESET, then to

desired setting.

7.

Select a Wash Temperature based on the type of fabric and
soil being washed. Use the warmest wash water safe for the
fabric. Follow garment label instructions.

The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) (on some models)
electronically senses and maintains a uniform water
temperature by regulating incoming hot and cold water.

• Even in Cool wash, some warm water is let into the
washer to maintain a minimum temperature.

Care Control Temps (on some models) uses Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC) to electronically sense and
maintain a uniform water temperature by regulating incoming
hot and cold water. Care Control Temps provides higher wash
temperatures for the more aggressive, heavy-duty cycles and
slightly lower temperatures on cycles for delicate and hand
wash items, to provide better fabric care.

Temperature Guide

Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics

Hot Whites and pastels

Care Control Durable garments

Heavy soils

Warm Bright colors

Care Control Moderate to light soils
Cool Colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

Cold Dark colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C),
detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult to

remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the

surface of garments).

8. You can customize your wash by adding rinse Options to
your cycle selections. This knob has settings for:

• Extra Rinse - Selecting this option provides a second

rinse. An Extra Rinse can be added to any wash cycle.

• Cycle Signal - A tone will sound at the end of the cycle.

The sound level cannot be adjusted.

• Extra Rinse & Cycle Signal - This option combines both a

Extra Rinse and a Cycle Signal at the end of the wash

cycle.

9. Fabric Select (on some models). Each fabric setting is
designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

This is an integrated set of controls which work together to
provide optimal wash temperatures, agitation times, and
agitation/spin speeds based on the Fabric Select setting. The
controls provide higher wash temperatures for more
aggressive, heavy-duty cycles and slightly lower
temperatures on cycles for delicate and hand wash items, to
provide better fabric care. The timer knob allows you to
decrease agitation time for light soils and increase agitation
time for heavy soils.

10. Push in the Timer knob and turn it clockwise to the wash
cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a small

water level setting. Pull out the Timer knob to start the
washer.

To stop or restart your washer:

• To stop the washer at any time, push in the Timer knob.

• To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out

the Timer knob.

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WASHERCARE

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 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. 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 (on some
models):

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: Some models are equipped with a liquid fabric softener
dispenser. To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not
wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed or
add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric
softener only.

To use washer again

1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

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This washer does not include inlet washer hoses. Whirlpool
Oorporation recommends use of factory specified parts. A list of
factory specified hoses available for separate purchase are listed
on the first page of this user instructions. These hoses are
manufactured and tested to meet Whirlpool Corporation's
specifications.

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.

Mov g S/!o sge"........

Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage
your washer. Ifstoring 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.

2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.

3. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1cup (250 mL)
of detergent to clean out antifreeze.

Storage, non-use, or vacation care

Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
you should:

1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

2. Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Firsttry the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs(Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly

avoid the cost of a service call.

In U.S.A. www.amana.com/help In Canada www.amanacanada.ca

Dispensers clogged or bleach leaking

Noisy

• Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load
should be balanced and not overloaded. The washer must be

level. The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts
tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See the

Installation Instructions.

• Did you completely remove the yellow shipping strap with
shipping pins? See the Installation Instructions.

• Are the gears engaging after the drain and before spin, or
is the upper part of agitator clicking during wash? These

are normal washer noises.

Leaking

Check the following:

Are the fill hoses tight?
Are the fill hose washers properly seated?
Is the drain hose clamp properly installed? See the

Installation Instructions.

• Is the sink or drain clogged? Sink and standpipe must be
able to handle 17 gal. (64 L) of water per minute.

• Is water deflecting off the tub ring or the load? Center the
tub before starting the washer. The wash load should be
balanced and not overloaded. The fill or spray rinses can

deflect off the load. The washer must be level. The front feet
should be properly installed and the nuts tightened. Reset the

rear leveling legs (if needed). See the Installation Instructions.

• Check household plumbing for leaks.

Basket crooked

Did you follow the manufacturer's directions when adding
detergent and fabric softener to the dispensers (on some

models)? Measure detergent and fabric softener. Slowly pour
into the dispensers. Wipe up all spills. Dilute fabric softener in
the fabric softener dispenser.

Did you put powdered or color-safe bleach into the liquid
chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models)? Add
powdered or liquid color-safe bleach directly to the basket.
Do not use the chlorine bleach dispenser for color-safe

bleach.

Washer won't run, fill,rinse oragitate; washer stops

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

Was the washer basket pulled forward during loading?
Push the basket to the center before starting wash.

Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load
should be balanced and not overloaded. The washer must be

level. The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts
tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See the

Installation Instructions.

• The washer basket moves while washing. This is normal.

Agitator operation

• The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one
direction. This is normal.

• Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong
outlet? Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

• Are you using an extension cord? Do not use an extension
cord.

Is the indicator on the Timer knob properly lined up with a
cycle? Turn the Timer knob to the right slightly and pull to

start.
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn off the

water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Remove any
accumulated film or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water

and check for leaks.
Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Turn

on the water.
Is the water inlet hose kinked? Straighten the hoses.

Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer
appear to not fill completely? The top of the agitator is
much higher than the highest water level. This is normal and
necessary for clothes to move freely.