Amana NFW7300WW Use and Care - Page 11

WASHER USE Starting Your Washer WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information. Do not store laundry products on the top surface of this washer. Vibration is normal during operation. Using the Proper Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." This wash system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. First Wash Cycle Without Laundry Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during the complete installation step, choose the Normal cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes. For All Wash Cycles 1. To load washer Open the washer door by pulling on the handle. Sort laundry according to color and type of fabric. Place a load of sorted clothes in the washer. Do not overload washer. Overloading can cause poor cleaning. ■ Always empty pockets. Small items can be caught within the washer resulting in noise or plugging the pump. ■ The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Washer door should close easily. ■ Mix large and small items. Avoid washing a single item. Load evenly. ■ Wash small items such as infant socks in mesh garment bags. It is recommended that more than one garment bag be used and that each garment bag be filled with equal amounts of material. ■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the rubber rim at the front of the tub for small items. 2. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the lock clicks. After a lock check at the beginning of the cycle, the washer door will remain locked during the wash cycle. NOTE: After any wash cycle is completed, the door must be opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin. The door can be opened only if START/PAUSE is selected while the Add Garment light is illuminated or if the cycle has been canceled. See "To cancel a cycle" in the "Changing Cycles and Options" section. 3. Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry products to the detergent, bleach, or fabric softener compartments. Close drawer slowly to avoid spills. See "Using the Dispenser." 4. Turn on the washer by pressing POWER or Select Cycle button. Select one of the cycles by pushing the cycle selector. The indicator light for the selected cycle will illuminate. When selecting a Wash Cycle, the TEMP indicator light for the preset temperature will illuminate. This setting provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. See "Cycles." 5. Select the desired Options. Not all Options are available with all cycles. See "Options." 6. If desired, select the Cycle Signal. The signal is helpful when you are washing items that should be removed from the washer as soon as it stops. Press and hold CYCLE SIGNAL to select signal on or signal off. 11