Amana NTW4501XQ Use and Care - Page 13
See Cleaning Your Washer in Washer Maintenance. - lid lock
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website to possibly avoid the cost of a service call... http://www.amana.com/help If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Not cleaning or removing stains Washer not loaded as recommended. Adding detergent on top of load. Washer is less efficient at cleaning when load is tightly packed. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Load with dry items only. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Add detergent, oxi products, and color-safe bleach to the bottom of the basket before adding the load items. Using too low a Load Size selection. Using too much detergent. Not using correct cycle for fabric type. Not using dispensers. Incorrect dispenser operation Fabric damage Not washing like colors together. Clogged dispenser. Sharp items were in pockets during wash cycle. Strings and straps could have tangled. Items may have been damaged before washing. Fabric damage can occur if load is tightly packed. Liquid chlorine bleach may have been added incorrectly. Garment care instructions may not have been followed. Choose a Load Size that matches the load being washed. The suds from too much detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on load size and soil level. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to improve cleaning. Use Normal Heavy cycle for tough cleaning. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. Set Fabric Softener option knob to ON when using fabric softener. Do not add products directly onto load. Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is complete to avoid dye transfer. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser. Use only fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser. Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing to avoid snags and tears. Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load. Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Load with dry items only. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than recommended by manufacturer. Do not place load items on top of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. Odors Lid Locked light is flashing Monthly maintenance not done as recommended. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in "Washer Maintenance". Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Using too much detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the manufacturer's directions. See "Cleaning your Washer" section. The lid is not closed. Close the lid. The washer will not start or fill with the lid open. A cycle was stopped or The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until the basket paused using the Start/Pause/ has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes if washing large loads Unlock button. or heavy fabrics. 13