Amana Home Laundry Automatic Washer manual

D310IE3B Use and Care Guide Home Laundry Automatic Washer KEEP THESE INSTR UCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFEREN CE. (If the washer changes o wnership, be sure t his manual accompanies the washer .) Part No. 38839R3 September 1998[...]

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38839 1 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............ ............ ........... ............ ............ ..... 2 Before Washing Prepare Wash Load ........... ............ ............ ........... ............ ............ ........ 4 Sort ..... ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ........... ............ .[...]

2 38839 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ) 1. Read all instructions befor e using the washer . 2. Refer to the GR OUNDING INSTR UCTIONS in the INST ALLA TION manual f or the pr oper grounding of the washer . 3. Do not wash articles t hat hav e been pre viously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cle[...]

38839 3 21. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time the washer is to agitate or spi n. DO NO T by-pass the loading door swi tch by permitting the washer to agitate or spin wi th the loading door open. A brake will stop the washtub within seconds if the loading door is opened during spinning. If the wash tub does not stop w hen the loading door is open[...]

4 38839 Before Washing . . . Prepare Wash Load Empty Pockets and Cuffs Make sure all pockets are empty and turn them inside out. One bobb y pin, metal or plastic toy , nail or sharp object in a load can catch laundry and cause tears. Facial tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme “lint”. A crayon or lipstick in a wash load may cause stains[...]

38839 5 Loading the Washer . . . Load Articl es Load items by the amount of space they take up, not by their weight. Mix large and small items in a load to get the best washing results. Drop items loosely into the washtub . The bulk of the clothes rather than the weight will determine load size. Do not pack items in or w rap them around the agitato[...]

6 38839 Water . . . Water H ardness W ater har d ness is measured in gr ain s per gall on (G.P .G.) or parts per milli on (P .P .M.). T o learn your water hardness, call your W ater Department or State Extension Service. Hard water wil l not remo v e soil as well as soft w ater and can result in g ray , d ingy laundry . T o get clothes clean in har[...]

38839 7 Laundry Tips . . . Laundry Aids Use Comments Soak/Pretr eat Products • Use a soaking agent and follow steps under “Soaking” in your Operating Instructio ns insert or soak ov ernight to remo ve stains and soils. • Always follow manuf acturer’ s instructions with any pretreatment product. • Do not use a soaking agent with chlorine[...]

8 38839 Washing Temperature Guide . . . W ater T emperatur e Use Comments HOT (approx. 140°F) • Sturdy whites and colorfast items. • W o r k clothes . • Soiled items. •D i a p e r s . • Best cleaning for hea vily soiled items. • Best for sanitizing. W ARM (appr o x. 100º F) • Rinsing of so me items (OPTIONAL). • Light and moderate[...]

38839 9 Optional Features . . . Bleach Dispenser The bleach dispenser is located in the left front corner , under the loading door . Use liquid bleach in the dispenser . Powdered bleach must not be used in the dispenser . Add po wdered bleach to the wash water . Use no more than one cup chlorine bl each for large loads, three-quarters cup for mediu[...]

10 38839 Special Care . . . Starching Starching adds crispn ess and body to fab rics, enhances soil resistance, and makes ironing easier . There are sev eral types of starches. Carefully follow label directions for spr ay or hand starching or s tarching in the washer . Knits A var iety of knits are used for many types of clothing and household furn[...]

38839 11 Washing Special Items . . . Always Follow Manufacturer’s Care Label Instructions Bedding • W arm wash and warm rinse, if av ailable. • PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle. • Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing. • When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the blank et ov er the plug. Only drye r [...]

12 38839 Washing Problems . . . T o keep clothes looking white or b right, use good wash ing practices at all times to pr ev ent a gradual b uild-up of soil or water hardness miner als on them. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they should be, take correcti ve measures immediately . Pr oblem Cause Solution Gray or Dingy Clothes I[...]

38839 13 Stain Removal . . . Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly . Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remo ve. Hot water will set some stains, particularly protein based stains. Use cold or warm w ater on these before washing in hot water . Never put highl y flammable substances like gasoline , kerosene, waxes, cooking[...]

14 38839 Stain T reatment Crayon T reat the same as candle w ax (see Pag e 15) or wash in hot water (if safe fo r fabric) usin g soap (not a deter gent) and one to tw o cups baking soda. If stains remain, pro fessional dry-cleaning may be necessary . Deodorants and Anti-Perspirants Some of these products contain substances that can change the color[...]

38839 15 Stain T reatment Paint W ater-based — Tr eat b y rinsing fabric in cool water while stains are still wet. Then launder . Dried paint cannot be remov ed. Oil-based — Pretreat with a s olv ent recommended on the paint container . If not av ailable, use mineral spirits. Rinse. Pretreat with a stain remov er or deter g ent, rinse and laund[...]

16 38839 Maintenance . . . Cold Weather Care If the washer is deliv ered on a cold day (belo w freezing), or is stored in an unheated room or area during the cold months, do not attempt to operate it until the washer has had a chance to warm up. Care Of Your Washer Use only a damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning the control panel. Some spray pre wash p[...]

38839 17 Before You Call For Service . . . If Your Washer: Wo n ’ t Fill Wo n ’ t Start W on’t Agitate Wo n ’ t Spin Possible Reason — Do This T o Corr ect •••• Be sure po wer cord is plugged all the way into the electrical outlet. ••• Close the loading door . •••• Check the house fuse or circuit breaker . ••• [...]

18 38839 If Service Is Required . . . If service is required, contact the nearest Factory Authorized Service Center . W arranty service must be performed b y an authorized servicer . Amana Appliances also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty e xpires. If you are unable to locate an authorized service ce[...]

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38839 Information For Handy Reference . . . Amana A ppliances 2800 220th T rail Amana, Iowa 5220 4-0001 Date Purchased ____________ _____________ ____________ _________ _____________ ____________ _______ Model Number _________ ____________ _____________ _________ ____________ _____________ __________ Serial Number _____________ ____________ _______[...]