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GUIDE D’UTILISATION
TOP-LOADING
ET D’ENTRETIEN DE
HIGH EFFICIENCY
LA LAVEUSE HAUTE
LOW-WATER WASHER
EFFICACITÉ À FAIBLE
USE AND CARE GUIDE
CONSOMMATION D’EAU
AVEC CHARGEMENT
PAR LE DESSUS
Table of Contents
Table des matières
WASHER SAFETY ............................................................ 2
SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ......................................... 18
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? .................................... 3
QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? ....................
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WASHER SAFETY 2
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WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? Cleaning with Less Water Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level for the load. This may take several minutes before water is added. You will find a step-by-step description in the “Cycle Status Lights” section. You will hear the motor turn the basket in short pulses to thoroughly wet the load. This low-water wash method uses W Washplate ashplate le
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 WASH TEMPERATURE 5 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID BUTTON Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water Press to Start the selected cycle; press again to Pause the temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water. cycle and unlock the lid. Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several and soils being washed. For best results and following the minutes to unlock the lid. Press and ho
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RINSE LID LOCKED You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer To allow for proper load sensing and rinses and moves the load. You may hear the motor turning spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid on briefly (short hum) to move the basket while filling. Fabric Locked light will turn on. This light softener will be added if the Fabric Softener option was indicates that the lid is locked and selected. Some cycles will use a spray rinse. cannot be opened. If you need to ope
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CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Items to wash: Cycle: Temperature*: Spin Cycle Details: Speed**: Sturdy fabrics, colorfast Super Hot High Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains items, towels, jeans Wash and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Warm Water-level sensing process may take longer for some Cool items than for others because they
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USING YOUR WASHER Sort and prepare your laundry 1. 2. Add HE detergent ■ Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. ■ Sort garments by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. Add a measured amount of HE ■ Separate heavily soiled garments from lightly soiled. detergent into the basket. ■ Separate delicate garments from sturdy fabrics. IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency ■ Do not
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3. Load laundry into washer 5. Add fabric softener This washer has been designed to allow Load garments in loose heaps evenly ® the use of the Downy Ball to dispense around the washplate. Do not load fabric softener in the rinse cycle. Pour a garments directly over the center of the ® measured amount of Downy liquid fabric softener into the washplate; when loaded, the center of ® Downy Ball , pull the ring tightly to seal it, and place on top the washplate should be visible. Try
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7. Select wash temperature 8. Select cycle options, if desired If you would like to add an Extra Rinse, Fabric Softener, Fabric Softener with Extra Rinse and/or use the Stain Treat Once you select a cycle, select the desired wash temperature option, turn the knob for that feature. by turning the Wash Temperature knob to the desired setting. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments. 9. Press START/Pause/Unlock Lid to begin wash cycle W
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WASHER MAINTENANCE WASHER CARE (cont.) WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk g. Pr ess the START/Pause/Unlock Lid button to begin of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses the cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. described below. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle replacement on the label with a permanen
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NON-USE AND VACATION CARE REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage, Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or moving: or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps: 1. Refer to “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect washer. 1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer. 2. Before using again, run washer through the following 2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due recomme
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Solution Possible Causes Vibration or Off-Balance Check the following for Feet may not be in contact with the Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer proper installation or see floor and locked. must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight “Using Your Washer” against the bottom of the
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. Solution If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won’t run or fill, Check for proper water supply. Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to inlet washer stops working, valve. or wash light remains Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on. on (indicating that the washer was una
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. Possible causes If you experience Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ Empty pockets and use garment Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket spinning, loads are bags for small items. and tub, which can slow draining. still wet, or spin light Using a cycle with a low spin speed. Cycles wit
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Solution Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and Add an Extra Rinse to the selected cycle. on load after washing detergent or bleach residues may require additional rinsing. Load is tangling Washer not loaded as recommended. See “Using Your Washe
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Fabric Damage Sharp items were in pockets during Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before wash cycle. washing to avoid snags and tears. Strings and straps could have tangled. Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load. Items may
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Amana, Admiral, Estate, Inglis, or Roper brands of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Replacement Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appli
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SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE 18
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QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? Détection automatique Nettoyer avec moins d’eau de taille de charge Une fois que l’on démarre le programme, le couvercle se verrouille et la laveuse entame un processus de détection pour déterminer le niveau d’eau approprié à la charge. Cela peut prendre plusieurs minutes avant que l’eau ne soit ajoutée. Voir la description pas-à-pas dans la section “Témoins lumineux de Plateau de Washplate programme”. lavage Vous entendrez le moteur faire tourner le pan
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TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 TEMPERATURE (température de lavage) BOUTON START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID 5 La fonction de contrôle de température détecte et maintient (mise en marche/pause/déverrouiller une température uniforme de l’eau en régulant le débit du couvercle) d’arrivée d’eau chaude et d’eau froide. Appuyer sur ce bouton pour démarrer le programme Sélectionner une température de lavage en fonction du type sélectionné, puis appuyer de nouveau pour suspendre de t
