Page 1: ..._ Company Use and Care Guide Home Laundry Automatic Washer Model LW4302 1 LW4303 1 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE If the washer changes ownership be sure this manual accompanies the wash...
Page 2: ...days during normal business hours Central Time Any time you call or write us regarding your washer have the following information readily available It is located on a nameplate found on the right side...
Page 3: ...Spin 10 Special Care Starching 11 Knits 11 Permanent Press 12 Washing Special Items 13 Washing Problems 14 Stain Removal 15 Maintenance Cold Weather Care 18 Care Of Your Washer 18 Operating Tips Out O...
Page 4: ...o weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using a washing machine or combination washer dryer turn on all hot water faucets and let t...
Page 5: ...tructions supplied bythe garment manufacturer 24 Neveroperate thewasher withanyguards and or panelsremoved 25 DONOToperate thewasher withmissing orbroken parts 26 DONOTby pass anysafety devices 27 Fai...
Page 6: ...er sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines 1 Sort by Color Whites Lights Darks Non Colorfast W1271EOA 2 Sort by Fabric and Construction Cottons and Linens Synthetics Blends Poly Knits Permanent...
Page 7: ...n sheet 1 pillow case OR 1 2 lightweight dresses Medium 6 7 perm press shirts OR 2 twin sheets 2 pillow cases OR 8 bath towels 6 bath cloths Large 10 11 perm press shirts OR 2 full size sheets 2 pillo...
Page 8: ...iron comes from the water heater drain the heater occasionally to remove the rust If the Iron Condition Cannot Be Corrected Prepare the wash water first by adding detergent not soap then add the clot...
Page 9: ...ctions carefully These products soften water by tying up the hardness minerals Recommended if using soap with water over three grains hard or when using nonphosphate detergents These products settle o...
Page 10: ...nce from the fabric softener The fabric softener will remain in the dispenser during the wash fill agitation and spin At the end of the wash spin the liquid fabric softener will be dispensed into the...
Page 11: ...eave clothes sit in washer 4 overnight After spin select appropriate cycle and pull timer knob out to start water fill Once the water mixes with the clothes add detergent Delicate Wash delicate items...
Page 12: ...The washer will stop pause for approximately two minutes before the wash and rinse spins Do not turn the timer through these pauses They are part of the cycle Timer Although the washer cycles are aut...
Page 13: ...fastened Cotton Knits Wash water should be hot or warm suitable for color and soil The rinse water should be cold Avoid overdrying as cotton knits may shrink Knits of Man Made Fibers In general follow...
Page 14: ...s tumbling stops How To Wash Permanent Press 1 Wash often Permanent press clothes tend to look clean even when they should be washed 2 Sort loads correctly refer to Page 4 3 Do not wash with lint shed...
Page 15: ...Sun damaged 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 ca...
Page 16: ...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...
Page 17: ...ain 30 minutes in cold water Apply detergent to any trace of stain while still wet If safe for the fabric launder in hot water using chlorine bleach Blood Candlewax Treat stain immediately Soak 30 min...
Page 18: ...Putnam etc or rub in a paste of water and starch Let stand for 15 30 minutes and launder Lipstick Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid see WARNING on Page 15 Rinse Rub dampened stain wi...
Page 19: ...y 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 Drinks Rins...
Page 20: ...ter use This helps prevent musty odors from developing Vacations and Extended Non Use IMPORTANT To avoid possible property damage due to flooding turn off the water supply to the washer whenever there...
Page 21: ...ceman if Service Is Required If service is required contact the nearest Factory Authorized Service Center If you are unable to locate an authorized service center or are unsatisfied with the service p...
Page 22: ...Amana Refrigeration Inc Amana Iowa 52204 1 800 843 0304 Monday through Friday 7 00 a m 6 00 p m Central Time Zone Please include model serial and manufacturing numbers date of purchase and selling dea...
Page 23: ..._ Company Use and Care Guide Home Laundry Automatic Washer Model LW4302 1 LW4303 1 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE If the washer changes ownership be sure this manual accompanies the wash...
Page 24: ...days during normal business hours Central Time Any time you call or write us regarding your washer have the following information readily available It is located on a nameplate found on the right side...
Page 25: ...Spin 10 Special Care Starching 11 Knits 11 Permanent Press 12 Washing Special Items 13 Washing Problems 14 Stain Removal 15 Maintenance Cold Weather Care 18 Care Of Your Washer 18 Operating Tips Out O...
Page 26: ...o weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using a washing machine or combination washer dryer turn on all hot water faucets and let t...
Page 27: ...tructions supplied bythe garment manufacturer 24 Neveroperate thewasher withanyguards and or panelsremoved 25 DONOToperate thewasher withmissing orbroken parts 26 DONOTby pass anysafety devices 27 Fai...
Page 28: ...er sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines 1 Sort by Color Whites Lights Darks Non Colorfast W1271EOA 2 Sort by Fabric and Construction Cottons and Linens Synthetics Blends Poly Knits Permanent...
Page 29: ...n sheet 1 pillow case OR 1 2 lightweight dresses Medium 6 7 perm press shirts OR 2 twin sheets 2 pillow cases OR 8 bath towels 6 bath cloths Large 10 11 perm press shirts OR 2 full size sheets 2 pillo...
Page 30: ...iron comes from the water heater drain the heater occasionally to remove the rust If the Iron Condition Cannot Be Corrected Prepare the wash water first by adding detergent not soap then add the clot...
Page 31: ...ctions carefully These products soften water by tying up the hardness minerals Recommended if using soap with water over three grains hard or when using nonphosphate detergents These products settle o...
Page 32: ...nce from the fabric softener The fabric softener will remain in the dispenser during the wash fill agitation and spin At the end of the wash spin the liquid fabric softener will be dispensed into the...
Page 33: ...eave clothes sit in washer 4 overnight After spin select appropriate cycle and pull timer knob out to start water fill Once the water mixes with the clothes add detergent Delicate Wash delicate items...
Page 34: ...The washer will stop pause for approximately two minutes before the wash and rinse spins Do not turn the timer through these pauses They are part of the cycle Timer Although the washer cycles are aut...
Page 35: ...fastened Cotton Knits Wash water should be hot or warm suitable for color and soil The rinse water should be cold Avoid overdrying as cotton knits may shrink Knits of Man Made Fibers In general follow...
Page 36: ...s tumbling stops How To Wash Permanent Press 1 Wash often Permanent press clothes tend to look clean even when they should be washed 2 Sort loads correctly refer to Page 4 3 Do not wash with lint shed...
Page 37: ...Sun damaged 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 ca...
Page 38: ...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...
Page 39: ...ain 30 minutes in cold water Apply detergent to any trace of stain while still wet If safe for the fabric launder in hot water using chlorine bleach Blood Candlewax Treat stain immediately Soak 30 min...
Page 40: ...Putnam etc or rub in a paste of water and starch Let stand for 15 30 minutes and launder Lipstick Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid see WARNING on Page 15 Rinse Rub dampened stain wi...
Page 41: ...y 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 Drinks Rins...
Page 42: ...ter use This helps prevent musty odors from developing Vacations and Extended Non Use IMPORTANT To avoid possible property damage due to flooding turn off the water supply to the washer whenever there...
Page 43: ...ceman if Service Is Required If service is required contact the nearest Factory Authorized Service Center If you are unable to locate an authorized service center or are unsatisfied with the service p...
Page 44: ...Amana Refrigeration Inc Amana Iowa 52204 1 800 843 0304 Monday through Friday 7 00 a m 6 00 p m Central Time Zone Please include model serial and manufacturing numbers date of purchase and selling dea...
