Amana NFW5700B Use and Care - Page 18

TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Washer Not Performing as Expected (cont.) Solution Not cleaning or Not using correct cycle for fabric type. Use a higher soil level setting and warmer wash temperature removing stains (cont.) to improve cleaning. If using Quick cycle, wash only a few items. Use Heavy Duty cycle for tough cleaning. Not using dispensers. Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. Avoid overfilling. Do not add products directly to load. Odors Not washing like colors together. Not enough detergent used, or hard water. Monthly maintenance not done as recommended. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Door not left open after use. Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is complete to avoid dye transfer. Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water. Run the Clean Washer cycle with affresh® cleaner monthly. See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance." Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the manufacturer's directions. See "Washer Care" section. This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry between uses. Fabric Damage Gray whites, dingy colors 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 washer is tightly packed. 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. Avoid tightly packing the washer. Load with dry items only. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Liquid chlorine bleach may have been added incorrectly. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is 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. Load not sorted properly. The transfer of dye can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. Wash temperatures too low. Use hot or warm temperatures if safe for the load. Make sure your hot water system is adequate to provide a hot water wash. Not enough detergent used, or hard water. Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water. 18