Amana NFW5800HW Owners Manual - Page 7

CYCLE GUIDE Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that wash cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best fit the load being washed. Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together. Not all options are available on all models. Load Size Recommendations For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle. Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3-4 items, not more than ¼ full. Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about ¾ full. Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about ½ full. Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure clothes can tumble freely. For best results, avoid packing tightly. Items to wash using default cycle settings: Normally soiled cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed garment loads Small loads of 2-4 lightly soiled garments Cycle: Normal Quick Wash Temperature* Cold Cool Warm Hot Cold Cool Warm Hot Spin Speed Off Medium Fast Off Slow Medium Fast Soil Level: Options: Light PreSoak Normal Extra Rinse Heavy Light PreSoak Normal Extra Rinse Heavy Lightly soiled shirts, blouses, trousers, pants, and dresses Sturdy colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments Bright or darkly colored cottons, linens, casual, and mixed loads Clothing, bedding and towels requiring sanitization Wrinkle Control Heavy Duty Cold Wash Sanitize with Oxi Cold Cool Warm Hot Cold Cool Warm Hot Cold Hot Off Slow Medium Fast Off Slow Medium Fast Off Slow Medium Fast Off Slow Medium Fast Light PreSoak Normal Extra Rinse Heavy Light PreSoak Normal Extra Rinse Heavy Light PreSoak Normal Extra Rinse Heavy Light Extra Rinse Normal Heavy Moderately soiled cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed garment loads Bright or darkly colored cottons, linens, casual and mixed loads Regular Colors Cold Cool Warm Hot Cold *All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse. Off Slow Medium Fast Light PreSoak Normal Extra Rinse Heavy Off Medium Fast Light PreSoak Normal Extra Rinse Heavy Cycle Details: This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling and an extra-high-speed spin. This cycle is designed to provide the most energy efficiency. For small loads (2-4 items) needed quickly. This cycle combines highspeed tumbling, a shortened wash time, and an extra-high speed spin for reduced drying times. This cycle combines low-speed tumbling and medium-speed spin for gentle fabric care and reduced wrinkling. Fast-speed tumbling and an extra-fastspeed final spin help provide optimal cleaning and reduce drying times. This cycle uses a concentrated detergent solution along with cold water throughout the cycle to gently lift out stains and care for fabrics. This cycle eliminates 99.99% of the most common bacteria found in clothes, sheets, and towels. Using the highest wash temperature available and adding a powdered Oxi product in the drum ensures sanitization. Check recommended wash temperature of your items and use the amount of Oxi recommended by the manufacturer. Bacteria tested were K. pneumonia, P. aureginosa, and S. aureus.] This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling and an extra-high-speed spin. This cycle combines gentle tumbling and soaking to protect colors and provide a gentle cleaning. 7