Amana NTW4516FW Use & Care Guide - Page 15
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Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Not cleaning or removing stains Added more water to washer. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of water. This is normal and necessary for clothes to move. It is normal for the wash load to be not completely covered in water. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in less effective cleaning. Washer not loaded as recommended. 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. Adding detergent on top of load. Add detergent, oxi products, and color-safe bleach to the bottom of the basket before adding the load items. Not using HE detergent or using too The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from much HE detergent. operating correctly. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on load size and soil level. Not using correct cycle for fabric type. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to improve cleaning. Use Heavy cycle for tough cleaning. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. Not using dispenser. Use dispenser to avoid chlorine bleach staining. Load dispenser before starting a cycle. Avoid overfilling. Do not add chlorine bleach directly onto load. Not washing like colors together. Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is complete to avoid dye transfer. Not selecting Extra Rinse when using Always select Extra Rinse when using fabric softener. Cycles that fabric softener. have a spray rinse require this option for proper fabric softener distribution. Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispenser. Load dispenser before starting a cycle. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser. Fabric damage Sharp items were in pockets during Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before wash cycle. washing to avoid snags and tears. Strings and straps could have tangled. Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load. Items may have been damaged before washing. Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. Fabric damage can occur if load is tightly packed. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Load with dry items only. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Use the Bulky Items & Sheets cycle or set the Water Level knob to the Deep Water Wash setting. See "What's New under the Lid" and "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Liquid chlorine bleach may have been added incorrectly. 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. Garment care instructions may not have been followed. Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. 15