Amana NTC3500FW0 Use And Care Manual Download Page 9

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Level the Washer

IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to reduce excess noise  

and vibration.
For Permanent Installations:

11. 

Check levelness of washer

Move the washer to its final location. Place a level on top  

edges of washer. Use side seam as a guide to check levelness  

of sides. Check levelness of front using lid, as shown. Rock 

washer back and forth to make sure all 4 feet make solid 

contact with floor.

Not Level

LEVEL

Not Level

12. 

Adjust leveling foot

If the washer is not level, lay washer on its back to adjust the 

large black rubber leveling foot. If the washer is against a wall, 

move the washer out slightly before laying on its back.
Use a crescent wrench to adjust the large black rubber leveling 

foot up or down as necessary. 
NOTE: The 3 smaller leveling feet are not adjustable. 
For Portable Installations: 
Check the levelness of the floor.

13. 

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet

Complete Installation Checklist

q

  Check electrical requirements. Be sure you have correct  

electrical supply and recommended grounding method.

q

  Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra  

part, go back through steps to see what was skipped.

q

  Check that you have all of your tools.

q

  Check that shipping materials were completely  

removed from washer.

q

  Check that water faucets are on.

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  Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.

q

  Remove protective film from console and any tape  

remaining on washer.

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  Check that washer is plugged into a grounded  

3 prong outlet.

q

  Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.

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  Read “Washer Care” in your Use and Care Guide.

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  To test and clean your washer, measure ½ of normal  

recommended amount of powdered or liquid detergent  

and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser  

(on some models). Close lid. Select any cycle. Start  

washer and allow to complete full cycle.

Summary of Contents for NTC3500FW0

Page 1: ...R WASHER 15 WASHER MAINTENANCE 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 WARRANTY 25 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE BACK COVER Table des mati res S CURIT DE LA LAVEUSE 26 EXIGENCES D INSTALLATION 27 INSTRUCTIONS D INSTALLATION PE...

Page 2: ...2 Washer Safety...

Page 3: ...to 19 16 3 95 cm Utility knife Flashlight optional Installation Requirements Permanent Installation Parts needed not provided with washer NOTE Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the r...

Page 4: ...our responsibility You will need A water heater set to deliver 120 F 49 C water to the washer A grounded electrical outlet located within 5 ft 1 5 m of where the power cord is attached to the back of...

Page 5: ...d outlet installed by a qualified electrician If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Do not ground...

Page 6: ...undry tub drain system or the floor drain system Select the drain hose installation method you need See Tools and Parts Standpipe drain system wall or floor views A B The standpipe drain requires a mi...

Page 7: ...hoses Firmly seat the washers in the couplings 5 Connect inlet hoses to water faucets Check that the washer basket is empty Attach hose to hot water faucet Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated...

Page 8: ...ck rubber foot Lay washer on its back Push in to snap the large black rubber foot into the right front corner of the washer base Repeat to install the remaining leveling feet on the other 3 corners 7...

Page 9: ...tallations Check the levelness of the floor 13 Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation Checklist q Check electrical requirements Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recomm...

Page 10: ...inlet hose Firmly seat the washer in the coupling 3 Connect fill hose Attach the fill hose to the cold water left inlet valve Tighten coupling by hand Use pliers to make an additional two thirds turn...

Page 11: ...washer to sink area It rolls and operates on wheels The wheels do not roll from side to side Be sure your washer is on a level floor to help avoid movement during spin Attach fill and drain hose conn...

Page 12: ...ed q Check that you have all of your tools q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from washer q Check that water faucets are on q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses NOTE I...

Page 13: ...End of Cycle Signal Press and hold the plus button for 3 seconds to enable or disable the end of cycle signal CYCLE Press CYCLE to select a wash cycle Choose from Normal Delicate Heavy Rinse Spin or C...

Page 14: ...val and high speed spin to shorten drying time Heavy Use this cycle for sturdy or heavily soiled loads Wash combines high speed agitation and high speed spin for maximum soil removal Rinse Use this cy...

Page 15: ...inside out to avoid pilling Separate lint takers from lint givers Synthetics knits and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels rugs and chenille fabrics NOTE Always read and follow fabric care...

Page 16: ...spensers 5 Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser Bleach will be dispensed automatically during the wash part of the cycle Do not overfill dilute or use more than 1 cup 250 mL Do not use color safe b...

Page 17: ...erent wash temperature Selecting Water Temperatures NOTE Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to your items Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics Hot Whites and pastels...

Page 18: ...old START PAUSE for three seconds After the Clean Washer cycle has stopped run a Rinse cycle to rinse cleaner from washer WASHER CARE cont Begin procedure 2 Chlorine Bleach Procedure Alternative a Ope...

Page 19: ...and from back of washer 4 Unplug power cord 5 Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket 6 Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie to keep it from hanging onto the ground IMPORTAN...

Page 20: ...ater are removed during the spin drain cycles Humming Load sensing may be occurring You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have started the washer This is normal Whirring Basket may be sl...

Page 21: ...dd more detergent Washer not draining spinning loads are still wet Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket and tub which can slow draining Empty pockets and use garment bags for sma...

Page 22: ...sink faucet must be on Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged Remove any kinks in the inlet hose Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent The suds from regular detergent can cause...

Page 23: ...HE detergent Be sure to measure correctly Always follow the detergent directions See Washer Care section Fabric damage Sharp items were in pockets during wash cycle Empty pockets zip zippers and snap...

Page 24: ...warmer wash temperature Try adding the detergent to the basket prior to adding laundry rather than using the detergent dispenser Single dose laundry packet not dissolving Adding laundry packet incorr...

Page 25: ...r water filters preservation solutions etc 5 Defects or damage caused by the use of non genuine Amana parts or accessories 6 Conversion of products from natural gas or L P gas 7 Damage from accident m...

Page 26: ...service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States and Canada Assistance ou Service Avant de faire un appel pour obtenir...

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