Amana YNFW7300WW Owner's Manual

FRONT-LOADING

LAVEUSE AUTOMATIQUE

AUTOMATIC WASHER

USE & CARE GUIDE

Table of Contents

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

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

CYCLE GUIDE ............................................................... 4

USING YOUR WASHER ................................................4

WASHER MAINTENANCE ............................................7

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

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

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

À CHARGEMENT FRONTAL

GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET

D’ENTRETIEN

Table des matières

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

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET

CARACTÉRISTIQUES ................................................. 19

GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ........................................20

UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE ..................................21

ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE ....................................24

DÉPANNAGE ...............................................................27

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

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

W10484487A

WASHER SAFETY

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

Not all features and options are available on all models.

WASH CYCLE KNOB

Turn the Wash Cycle knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles that best suit your load.

TEMP

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 water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.

CYCLE SIGNAL

This cycle signal is helpful when you are removing items from the washer as soon as it stops. Select ON or OFF.

START/PAUSE BUTTON

Press and hold to start a cycle, or press once while a cycle is in process to pause and press again to continue the cycle. If you do not press START/PAUSE within 5 minutes of choosing a cycle, the washer automatically shuts off.

POWER BUTTON

Press to turn the washer on and off. Press again to STOP/ CANCEL a cycle at any time.

Appearance may vary.

STATUS INDICATORS

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

ADD GARMENT When Add Garment is lit, you may pause the washer, open the door, and add 2 or 3 additional items.

WASH This is the main portion of the wash cycle. You will see the washer tumble the load. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle. The wash time is determined by the selected cycle, along with your load size.

RINSE You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load.

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

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

DOOR LOCK

The Door Lock avoids unintended use of the washer. When Door Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled except for Start/Pause, Power, and Cycle Signal.

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:

Sturdy fabrics, colorfast items, towels, jeans

Cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed garment loads

Machine-wash silks, lingerie, washable wools

Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent

Dripping wet or hand-washed items

No clothes in washer

Cycle:

Heavy

Duty

Normal

Delicate Low

Rinse & Spin

Drain & Spin

Clean Washer

with affresh

Temp*:

Hot

Warm

Cold

Hot

Warm

Cold

Hot

Warm

Cold

N/A

Spin

Speed:

High

HighN/A

Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, longer wash time, and high-speed spin to shorten drying times.

Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to reduce wrinkling.

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.

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.

Use this cycle every 30 washes to with affresh® 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 wash tub.

Cycle Details:

*All rinses are cold.

USING YOUR WASHER

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use only High Efciency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failure and, over time, build-up of mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

Use only High Efciency (HE) detergent.

First wash cycle without laundry

Before washing clothes for the rst time, if not completed during the nal installation step, choose the Normal cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a medium-size load. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes.

1. Sort and prepare your laundry

Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. Treat stains promptly and check for colorfastness by testing stain remover products on an inside seam.

IMPORTANT:

n Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object

can plug pumps and may require a service call.

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

remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

n Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items

during washing.

n Turn knits inside out to prevent pilling. Separate lint-takers

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

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

heat can set stains into fabric.

n Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry

product instructions. Improper usage may cause damage to your garments.

Using the Dispenser

To use the dispenser drawer:

1. Open the dispenser drawer.

2. Add laundry products as described in steps 3–5.

3. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is

completely closed.

NOTE: A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers from the previous wash cycle. This is normal.

3. Add HE detergent to dispenser

HE detergent compartment

Add liquid or powdered HE detergent to this compartment.

Color-safe bleach or oxi products may be added to this compartment along with the same type of detergents.

NOTE: Do not mix powdered products with liquid ones.

Do not overll; adding too much detergent may cause detergent to be dispensed into the washer too early.

Use only High

Efciency (HE)

detergent.

2. Load laundry into washer

Open the washer door. Place a load of sorted clothes loosely in the washer. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling. Close the washer door by pushing it rmly until the latch clicks.

n Depending on load type and cycle, the washer can be fully

loaded, but not tightly packed. Washer door should close easily. See “Cycle Guide” for loading suggestions.

n Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items.

Load evenly.

n Wash small items in mesh garment bags. For multiple items,

use more than one bag and ll bags equally.

4. Add fabric softener to dispenser

(if desired)

Liquid fabric

softener

compartment

Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into liquid fabric softener compartment. Always follow manufacturer’s directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size.

Fabric softener is always dispensed in the nal rinse. IMPORTANT: Do not overll, dilute, or use more than 1/4 cup

(60 mL) of fabric softener. Do not ll past the MAX line. Overlling dispenser will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into washer.

Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.

Do not use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in this washer. They will not dispense correctly.

5. Add liquid chlorine bleach

to dispenser (if desired)

Liquid chlorine

bleach

compartment

Add a measured amount of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. Do not overll, dilute, or use more than 2/3 cup (165 mL). Use a measuring cup with a pour spout; do not guess.

n Do not ll beyond the “MAX” level. Overlling will cause

bleach to dispense too soon and may cause garment damage.

n Do not add color-safe bleach or oxi-product to this

dispenser.

8. Select additional options, if desired

To add additional options to the cycle, press the button for the desired option until light glows to add them to the selected cycle.

NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles. See “Cycle Guide” for available options.

9. Press and hold START/PAUSE

to begin wash cycle

6. Press POWER to turn on washer

Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure the drawer is closed completely, then press and hold POWER to turn on the washer. To cancel a cycle press POWER, then the washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can be removed.

7. Select CYCLE

Press and hold the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle. To pause a cycle in progress, press the START/PAUSE button once, then press and hold again to continue the cycle. To cancel a cycle, press the POWER button.

Door Locked

Once you press and hold START/PAUSE, you will hear the door lock, unlock, and lock again. When the door locked light illuminates, the door is locked. The door is locked and unlocked automatically, depending on the stage of the wash cycle.

Unlocking the door to add garments:

If you need to open the door to add 1 or 2 missed garments, you may do so while the “Add Garment” light is lit.

Press START/PAUSE once; the door will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes. Then close door and press START/PAUSE again to continue the cycle.

To add garments after the “Add Garment” period is over, the wash cycle needs to be canceled, the items added, and a new wash cycle started.

Turn cycle knob to select your wash cycle. See “Cycle Guide” for details on cycle features. Not all options are available on all cycles.

10. Remove garments promptly

after cycle is nished

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor and rusting of metal objects on garments. When unloading garments, pull back the door seal and check for small items between the tub and the basket.

NOTE:

After any wash cycle is completed, the door must be opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin.

A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers after the wash cycle is complete. This is normal.

This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry between uses.

WASHER MAINTENANCE

WASHER CARE

Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and Performing at its Best

1. Always use High Efciency (HE) detergents and follow the

HE detergent manufacturer’s instructions regarding the amount of HE detergent to use. Never use more than the recommended amount because that may increase the rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside your washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor.

2. Use warm or hot water washes sometimes (not exclusively

cold water washes), because they do a better job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate.

3. Always leave the washer door slightly ajar between uses

to help dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-causing residue.

Cleaning Your Front Loading Washer

Read these instructions completely before beginning the routine cleaning processes recommended below. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may otherwise accumulate in your washer.

Cleaning the Door Seal

1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items

from the washer.

WASHER CARE (cont.)

2. Inspect the seal between the door opening and the drum

for stained areas or soil buildup. Pull back the seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign objects.

3. If stained areas or soil buildup are found, wipe down

these areas of the seal using either of the following two procedures:

a. affresh® Grit Grabber™ Cloth Procedure: i. When the cycle is complete, gently pull back the

rubber door seal and clean the entire surface with the rough side of the Grit Grabber™ cloth.

b. Dilute Liquid Chlorine Bleach Procedure:

i. Mix a dilute bleach solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL)

of liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of warm tap water.

ii. Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using

a damp cloth. iii. Let stand 5 minutes. iv. Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let

washer interior air dry with door open. IMPORTANT:

n Wear rubber gloves when cleaning with bleach. n Refer to the bleach manufacturer’s instructions

for proper use.

Cleaning the Inside of the Washer

This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in combination with affresh® Washer Cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer. Steam washer models also utilize steam to enhance cleaning in this special cycle.

NOTE: Read these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process.

Begin procedure

1. affresh® Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure

(Recommended):

a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing

or items.

b. Add an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the washer

drum.

c. Do not add the affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet

to the dispenser drawer.

d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the

washer when following this procedure.

e. Close the washer door. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. g. Press the START button to begin the cycle. The Clean

Washer Cycle Operation is described below.

2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure:

a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing

or items.

b. Open the dispenser drawer and add 2/3 cup (160 mL)

of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.

NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is recommended above could cause product damage over time.

c. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the

washer when following this procedure.

e. Close the washer door. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.

WASHER CARE (cont.)

CLEANING THE DISPENSER

g. Press the START button to begin the cycle. The Clean

Washer Cycle Operation is described below.

Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:

1. The Clean Washer cycle will determine whether clothing

or other items are in the washer.

2. If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed

to step 3.

a. If any items are detected in the washer, “rL” (remove

load) will be displayed, and the washer “Controls Lock” lights will remain lit. The door will unlock. Open washer and remove any garments from the washer drum.

b. Press PAUSE/CANCEL or POWER/CANCEL

to clear the “rL” code.

c. Press START to restart the cycle.

3. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly to

allow for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.

Cancellation of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:

If the Clean Washer cycle is canceled by the user after it has been initiated, it may take up to 30 minutes for the washer to purge any affresh® Cleaner, chlorine bleach, or other chemistry from the wash system and to adequately rinse any remaining chemistry. The washer door will remain locked until the cancellation process has been completed. This assures no cleaning chemistry will be carried over to the next wash cycle and reduces the potential for damage to subsequent loads of laundry or to the machine itself.

Clean Washer Cycle Cancellation Procedure:

1. Press the PAUSE/CANCEL or the POWER/CANCEL

button on the washer two times.

2. Washer will begin to drain and rinse away the remaining

cleaning chemistry.

3. The cycle will complete the cancellation process in

approximately 30 minutes or less.

4. The washer then can be used to either repeat the Clean

Washer cycle or to wash laundry using one of the regular wash cycles selected by the user.

Cleaning the Outside of the Washer

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to help keep it looking new. Use mild soap and water.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s nish, do not use abrasive products.

You may nd laundry product residue leftover in your dispenser compartments. To remove residue, follow this recommended cleaning procedure:

1. Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops.

2. Press down on the release lever and pull straight out to

remove the dispenser.

3. Remove the insert (the siphon from the softener and

bleach compartments).

4. Wash dispenser and cover panel in warm, soapy water,

using a mild detergent.

5. Rinse with warm water.

6. Air dry or wipe with a clean towel. Replace the insert.

7. Align edges of dispenser with guides in washer, then

slide dispenser back into slot.

IMPORTANT: Dispenser is not dishwasher safe.

NON-USE AND VACATION CARE

REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN

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 surges.

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. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of hose failure, replace inlet

hoses every ve years and periodically inspect for kinks, cuts, wear, or water leaks.

HELPFUL TIP: When replacing your inlet hoses, mark replacement date on label with a permanent marker.

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.

TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER

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 hose from drain system and from back

of washer.

4. Unplug power cord.

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

6. Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie to

keep it from hanging onto the ground.

IMPORTANT: Call for service to install transport bolts. Washer must be moved with transport bolts and in the upright position. To avoid structural damage to your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by a certied technician.

2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.

3. Run washer through NORMAL cycle to clean washer

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

If you experience

Error Code Appears in Display

Once any possible issues are corrected, press START/PAUSE once to clear the code. Then press START/PAUSE again to restart washer. If code appears again, call for service.

Sd (Excess suds) appears in display

F8E1 (long ll - no water supply error) appears in display

F9E1 (drain pump system error) appears in display

F--E-- code (Washer problem)

Excessive suds in washer. Washer is running a suds reduction routine.

Check for proper water supply. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.

Check plumbing for correct drain hose installation. Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than

4.5" (114 mm).

System error code.

Possible Causes

Allow the machine to continue. Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent, and base detergent quantity on load size. Follow detergent manufacturer’s instructions. If the dial is ashing, reselect your desired cycle using a cold wash temperature, and press START/PAUSE. Do not add detergent.

Both hoses must be attached and have water owing to the inlet valve.

Both hot and cold water faucets must be on. Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged. Remove any kinks in the inlet hose. Press START/PAUSE once to clear the code. Then press

START/PAUSE again to restart washer. If code appears again, call for service.

Check drain hose for proper installation. Make sure the drain hose is not kinked, pinched, or blocked. Remove any clogs from drain hose. Use drain hose form and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above

the oor.

Press POWER to cancel cycle and clear the code. Then press POWER and select Drain & Spin if there is excessive water in the washer. If the code appears again, call for service.

Solution

Vibration or Off-Balance

Vibration, rocking, or “walking”

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

Washer may not be level.

Load could be unbalanced or too large.

The transport bolts are still in the back of the washer.

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 Washer” in Installation Instructions. Avoid tightly packing the load. Avoid washing single items.

Balance a single item such as a rug or jacket with a few extra items.

Use Heavy Duty cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items such as comforters or poly-lled jackets. Other items are not appropriate for Heavy Duty cycle. See “Cycle Guide”.

Item or load not suitable for selected cycle. See “Cycle Guide” and “Using Your Washer” in this Use and Care Guide.

See “Installation Instructions.”

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

If you experience

Noises

Clicking or metallic noises

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

Water Leaks

Check the following for proper installation:

Water or suds leaking from door or rear of cabinet

Door locking or unlocking.

Objects caught in washer drain system.

Washer may be draining water.

Fill hoses not attached tightly. Tighten ll-hose connection. Fill hose washers. Drain hose connection. Check that the drain hose is properly secured to drainpipe or

Check household plumbing for leaks or clogged sink or drain.

Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent.

Door opened during “Add Garment.” Water can drip off the inside of the door when the door is

Residue on door glass. Periodically clean the underside of the glass window to avoid

Possible Causes

Solution

The door will lock unlock and lock again. You will hear three clicks after pushing START/PAUSE. This is normal.

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 stainless steel basket.

periodic gurgling or surging as nal amounts of water are removed during the spin/drain cycles.

Make sure all four ll hose at washers are properly seated.

laundry tub. Water can backup out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check all

household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)

Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can cause leaking from the door or rear of cabinet. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer’s directions based on your load requirements.

opened after the start of a cycle.

potential leaks.

Washer not performing as expected

Load not completely covered in water

Washer won’t run or ll, washer stops working

Water level not visible on door or does not cover clothes.

Check for proper water supply. Both hoses must be attached and have water owing to

This is normal for an HE front load washer. The washer senses load sizes and adds the correct amount of water for optimal cleaning.

inlet valve.

Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on. Check that inlet valve screens have not become clogged. Check for any kinks in inlet hoses, which can restrict water ow.

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