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Washing Problems . . .

To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good washing practices at all times to prevent a gradual build-up of soil 
or water hardness minerals on them. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they should be, take corrective 
measures immediately.

Problem

Cause

Solution

Gray or Dingy
Clothes

Insufficient Detergent

Add more detergent to washtub before loading clothes. 
Mild detergents are not suitable for average soil.

Improper Sorting

Wash whites separately. Separate light from heavily 
soiled items. Clothes can pick up soil from dirty wash 
water. 

Nonphosphate Detergent and 
Hard Water

Follow package directions. Soften water if possible.

Water Not Hot Enough 

White clothes will stay whiter with hot wash water. 
Increase temperature.

Overcrowding Washer

Clothes must circulate freely through the water for best 
results.

Yellowed 
Clothes

Unremoved Soil 

Skin soil is hard to remove. Check hem edge of sheets 
and pillowcases, bottom end of t-shirts, etc. If this 
portion is white and center is yellow, the fabric contains 
unremoved soil. Use sufficient detergent and a hot wash. 
Chlorine bleach may be needed. 

Clothes Stained From Iron in 
the Water

To test if an iron stain, use a rust remover on a portion of 
the garment. Follow bottle directions for larger items. 

Older Clothes

Some white fabrics turn yellow with age and cannot be 
whitened.

Clothes Tearing 
or Damage

Improper Use of Chlorine 
Bleach

No correction for bleach damaged clothes. Always 
measure and dilute bleach. 

Overcrowding or Overloading

Make sure all items can move freely during agitation.

Insufficient Precare

Fasten all hooks and zippers. Mend tears. Remove 
objects from pockets. 

Excessive Lint

Improper Sorting

Fabrics which shed lint cannot be washed with fabrics 
that receive lint.

Insufficient Detergent / 
Non-phosphate Detergent

Use enough detergent so lint remains suspended in water 
and flushed out. 

Mixing Fabric Types

Knits and Permanent Press attract lint. Wash these only 
with similar items. Use fabric softener in rinse water.

Summary of Contents for Home Laundry Automatic Washer

Page 1: ...IE3B Use and Care Guide Home Laundry Automatic Washer KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE If the washer changes ownership be sure this manual accompanies the washer Part No 38839R3 September...

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Page 3: ...ing Special Items 11 Washing Problems 12 Stain Removal 13 Maintenance Cold Weather Care 16 Care Of Your Washer 16 Vacations and Extended Non Use 16 Reinstallation of Shipping Materials 16 Motor Overlo...

Page 4: ...washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out 12 To...

Page 5: ...ly in a locked cabinet 23 Always follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer 24 Never operate the washer with any guards and or panels removed 25 DO NOT operate the washer...

Page 6: ...er sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines 1 Sort by Color 2 Sort by Fabric and Construction 3 Sort by Care Label 4 Sort By Type and Amount of Soil Children s play clothes as well as work cloth...

Page 7: ...wash cloths Large 10 11 perm press shirts OR 2 full size sheets 2 pillow cases 2 pair men s pajamas OR 12 standard bath towels 4 hand towels 4 wash cloths Extra Large OPTIONAL 8 9 shirts and 5 pair p...

Page 8: ...ot soap then add the clothes to the washtub Use a phosphate detergent The phosphate content of a detergent is listed on the package side panel Add a nonprecipitating water conditioner to the washtub j...

Page 9: ...of garment Bleach should not be used as a substitute for detergent Use the recommended amount of bleach When using liquid chlorine bleach always use the bleach dispenser Always measure the bleach Neve...

Page 10: ...tizing WARM approx 100 F Rinsing of some items OPTIONAL Light and moderately soiled items Non colorfast or dark colors Permanent press Silks woolens nylon acrylic Reduces wrinkling in permanent press...

Page 11: ...he washtub through the slots in the agitator and will be mixed with the incoming rinse water To Clean the Dispenser Remove the dispenser housing from agitator by squeezing the lower part of the dispen...

Page 12: ...s and button holes may shrink Stretch to shape after washing Orlon sweaters may stretch Avoid pulling them when wet Dryer dry Wool Sweaters Loosely knit or delicately constructed sweaters will need de...

Page 13: ...maged draperies and curtains will not withstand washing Use warm water Wash curtains frequently They can be weakened from soil fumes dust and the sun Fiberglass curtains need gentle care Read care lab...

Page 14: ...ove Check hem edge of sheets and pillowcases bottom end of t shirts etc If this portion is white and center is yellow the fabric contains unremoved soil Use sufficient detergent and a hot wash Chlorin...

Page 15: ...nail polish remover until stain dissolves Launder Alcoholic Beverages Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold water Apply detergent to any trace of stain while still...

Page 16: ...e Iodine Rinse from the back side of the stain with cold water Then soak in a commercial color remover Rit Putnam etc or rub in a paste of water and starch Let stand for 15 30 minutes and launder Lips...

Page 17: ...aged by being scorched If this has happened you may not be able to remove the marks Shoe Polish Rub dampened stain with detergent Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Soft Drink...

Page 18: ...ANT To avoid possible property damage due to flooding turn off the water supply to the washer whenever there will be an extended period of non use Reinstallation of Shipping Materials Shipping Brace T...

Page 19: ...g door Check the house fuse or circuit breaker Has the motor overload protector cycled Turn on the hot and cold water faucets Pull timer knob out to start the washer Clean the screens in the water mix...

Page 20: ...r bill of sale and any service receipts you have Asure Extended Service Plan Amana Appliances offers long term service protection for this new washer Asure Extended Service Plan is specially designed...

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