Amana Front Loading Washers, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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NOTE: Water supply faucets should be readily
accessible to permit turning them off when
washer is not being used.
NOTE: Longer inlet hoses are available (optional at extra
cost) if hoses supplied with the washer are not
long enough for the installation. Order hoses as
follows:
No. 20617 Inlet Hose, 8 feet (2.44 m)
No. 20618 Inlet Hose, 10 feet (3.05 m)
B
D
C
A
E
or
A. Water supply faucets B. Cold water connection
C. Hot water connection D. Water mixing valve
E. Water inlet hoses
Water hookup
Water Temperature
Cold:
Recommended cold water temperature is 60° to 80°
Fahrenheit, 10° to 24° Celsius.
Hot:
Recommended hot water temperature is 120° to 140°
Fahrenheit, 60° to 66° Celsius.
Warm:
Mixture of hot and cold water. (Warm water temperature is
dependent upon the water temperature and the pressure
of both the hot and cold water supply lines).
IMPORTANT: Turn off water supply faucets after checkout
and demonstration. Owner should turn off water supply
whenever there will be an extended period of non-use.
Water Pressure
Pressure must be a minimum of 20 to a maximum of 120
pounds per square inch (138 to 827 kPa) static pressure
measured at the faucet.
NOTE: Water pressure under 20 pounds per square inch
(138 kPa) will cause an extended fill time in the
washer and may not properly flush out the
detergent dispenser.
Risers
Risers (or air cushions) may have to be installed if the
pipes knock or pound when flow of water stops. The risers
are more efficient when installed as close as possible to
the water supply faucets.
A
B
A. Risers (air cushions) B. Water supply faucets
Risers
Installation Procedure
1. Position washer near installation area.
Position washer so it is within 4 feet of desired area
of installation.
!
CAUTION
To avoid damage to washer, never move washer more
then 4 feet without installing shipping brace and shock
sleeves.
2. Connect Water Inlet Hoses.
Remove two plain rubber washers from accessories
bag. Install according to illustration below.
A
B
A
A. Rubber washer B. Inlet hose
Water supply hoses
Turn on water supply faucets and flush lines for
approximately two minutes to remove any foreign
materials that could clog filter screens in water
mixing valve.
NOTE: When installing in newly constructed or
renovated building, it is very important to flush
the lines since build-up may have occurred
during construction.
Installing Washer