Amana NTW4600Y Use and Care - Page 8

7. Select LOAD SIZE 9. Select options, if desired Select the Load Size setting most suitable for your load. Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Large will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Garments need to move freely. 8. Select WASH TEMPERATURE If you are using fabric softener, be sure to set the Fabric Softener option knob to YES. 10. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to begin wash cycle Once you select a cycle, select the desired temperature by turning the Wash Temperature knob to the appropriate setting based on your load. All rinses are cold. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments. Wash Temperature Hot Some cold water is added to save energy. This will be cooler than your hot water heater setting. Suggested Fabrics Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Bright colors Moderate to light soils Cool Warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents. Cold This is the temperature from your faucet. If your tap cold water is very cold, warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and help dissolve detergent. 8 Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils Press the START/Pause/Unlock Lid button to start the wash cycle. When the cycle has finished, the CYCLE COMPLETE indicator will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/Pause/Unlock Lid; the lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock Lid again to restart the cycle. If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out automatically. WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker. NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. See the "Installation Instructions" for more information.