Page 1: ...re Guide Home Laundry Automatic Washer Models LW7563W L2 D2491E3A KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE If the washer changes ownership be sure this manual accompanies the washer Part No 37792 7 95 Amana No Sears No LW7563W2 35512 ...
Page 2: ...ter or independent servicer by calling 1 800 NATLSVC 6285782 inside U S A and 319 622 5511 outside U S A When contacting Amana provide product information Locate product information on the nameplate Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer Amana also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires Following are the Amana Factory Servic...
Page 3: ... _ 15 dntenance Vacations and Extended Non Use _ 21 Operating Tips Out Of Balance Switch 21 Motor Overload Protector 21 Before You Call For Service _ 22 If Service Is Required 22 When Service Is Required 23 WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY and to reduce the risk of fire or an explosion do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Copyrigh...
Page 4: ...wo 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 the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas THE GAS IS FLAMMABLE DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME 12 To reduce the risk of an electric...
Page 5: ...uctions supplied by the garment manufacturer 24 Never operate the washer with any guards and or panels removed 25 DO NOT operate the washer with missing or broken parts 26 DO NOT by pass any safety devices 27 Failure to install maintain and or operate this machine according to the manufacturer s instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and or property damage NOTE The W...
Page 6: ...ting is easy if you follow a few guidelines 1 Sort by Color Whites Lights Darks Non Colorfast W3OSIEOA 2 Sort by Fabric and Construction Cottons and Linens Synthetics Blends Poly Knits Permanent Press Delicates _t3OOIEOA 3 Sort by Care Label Cold WarnR Hot W3101EOA o Sort By Type and Amount of Soil Children s play clothes as well as work clothes will need extra treatment Lightly soiled clothes can...
Page 7: ...um 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 pillow cases 2 pair men s pajamas OR 12 bath towels 4 hand towels 4 wash cloths Extra Large 8 9 shirts and 5 pair polyester pants OR 2 queen size sheets 4 pillow cases 2 nightgowns 1 pair men s pajamas OR 1 queen size bedspread Reset Use the RESET if agitati...
Page 8: ...n 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 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 just before the rinse water en...
Page 9: ...leach 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 out hardness minerals by converting them into particles that will not dissolve in the water If used with nonphosphate detergent or soap in hard water a deposit may form on the clothes and washer parts Do not use ...
Page 10: ...t of liquidfabric softener into the bottle measuring cap see bottle directions Pour into dispenser The large fabric softener dispenser allows for the fabric softener to be diluted with water We recommend adding water up to the fill level Do not exceed tip of arrow which indicates correct fill level Over filling can allow fabric softener to spill onto the clothes Setting the water level to medium o...
Page 11: ...hould not be combined with bleach bluing starch detergents soaps or packaged water conditioners during this rinse When adding detergent to wash water do not allow any to enter into softener dispenser cup as softener will become gummy To prevent softener buildup the dispenser can be filled with clean water for automatic cleaning This can be done in washing cycles other than when softener is used _ ...
Page 12: ...rain connection When the COOL DOWN is complete the washer will pause for approximately one minute before continuing the cycle Delicate Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on this cycle A full tub of warm water is recommended even for small loads to allow the delicate items to move freely through the water More water helps reduce fabric wear wrinkling and provides for a clean wash There are ...
Page 13: ...the wash and rinsa spins Do not turn the timer through these pauses They are part of the cycle Soaking Set the timer knob in the center of the word RINSE or the washer may spin without first filling with water Place the soaking product and clothes load in the washtub Pull timer knob to start water fill After fill is completed and agitation has started push the timer knob in This will stop the wash...
Page 14: ...ge of synthetics will generally keep their shape When buying make sure the trimmings including belts are machine washable seams are not puckered and zippers and trimmings are well fastened Knits of Man Made Fibers In general follow the rules for permanent press fabrics as they tend to have the same characteristics Set machine to PERMANENT PRESS KNITS cycle Set the wash water warm or suitable for c...
Page 15: ...important to remove them from the dryer as soon as 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 6 3 Do not wash with lint shedding loads Permanent press attracts lint in the wash water 4 Pre treat grease stains and oily areas This is especially important for shirt collars and ...
Page 16: ...t or enzyme presoak Soak before washing Limit wash load to two dozen diapers Recommend an all purpose detergent Pillows Feather and down Do not wash pillows unless they can be dryer dried They may mildew if not dried completely Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance Use warm wash and detergent Slips and Gowns Wash often using all purpose detergent warm or hot water and cold rinse on ...
Page 17: ...e Bleach Overcrowding or Overloading Insufficient Precare I Solution Add more detergent to washtub before loading clothes Mild detergents are not suitable for average soil Wash whites separately Separate light from heavily soiled items Clothes can pick up soil from dirty wash water Follow package directions Soften water if possible White clothes will stay whiter with hot wash water Increase temper...
Page 18: ...d and or dried When using any kind of a dry cleaning fluid follow the manufacturer s recommendations The fumes should never be inhaled Use in a well ventilated room away from sparks and flames Air dry before washing or drying Dry cleaning fluid may cause a ring to be formed on some permanent press fabrics This will not wash out To remove clean the garment in a coin operated dry cleaning unit or by...
Page 19: ... Juices Soak in cold water Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Ink Milk and Milk Products Mud Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol see WARNING on Page 18 Rinse If traces of the stain remain rub detergent into the dampened stain and launder Some inks may be impossible to remove Soak...
Page 20: ...to restore it _ treating Shoe Polish Tobacco Rub dampened stain with detergent Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach if safe for fabric F_nse _ n w th _ld _er _ed atefy Lapn_ _ _ _te_ aFd _ ne Dampen stain and rub with bar soap Rinse If necessary soak in an all fabric bleach solution If stain remains launder with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Soak in a solution of one quart warm water half...
Page 21: ...after 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 will be an extended period of non use Operating Tips Out Of Balance Switch The out of balance switch is located behind the right rear hinge of the washer loading door A load of one or two items can...
Page 22: ...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 performed on your washer write to Consumer Affairs Department Amana Refrigeration Inc 2800 220th Trail RO Box 8901 Amana lowa 52204 0001 Phone 1 800 843 0304 FAX 319 622 8158 Monday through Friday 7 00 a m to 6 00 p m ...
Page 23: ...ail RO Box 8901 Amana Iowa 52204 0001 1 800 843 0304 Monday through Friday 7 00 a m 6 00 p m Central Time Zone Please include model sedal end manufacturing numbers date of purchase and selling dealer For questions concerning product usage installation and warranty call Consumer Information Line _ _ Amana Toll Free 1 800 843 0304 EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN Rest assured against unexpected repair bills Am...
