Amana W11566876A Top Load Washer User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Amana
Table of Contents
Top Load Washer Quick Start Guide
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking
oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s
Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance.
NOTES:
- Not all features and cycles are on all models, and control panel appearance may vary.
- If your model has a touch interface, the control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your fingertip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.
- If your model has physical buttons, make sure to press the button firmly.
- At cycle completion, your setting and option choices will be remembered for the next cycle. However, if power to the washer is lost, the settings and options will go back to the factory defaults.
Step 1. Add HE Detergent
NOTE: See the “Adding Laundry Products” section for more information on
adding HE detergent, fabric softener, and/or bleach.
Step 2. Load Clothes
For best results, load garments in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.
Step 3. Select Cycle and Settings
Step 4. Press Start/Pause/Cancel/Unlock Lid
Cycle Guide – Normal Cycle
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.
Recommended settings for best performance are shown in bold. Not all cycles
and options are available on all models. Not all settings and options are
available on each cycle.
| Items to Wash: | Cycle: | Temperature: | Description: |
|---|
Cottons, linens, and mixed garment loads
| NORMAL regular
| hot warm cool cold tap cold
| Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed-fabric loads. This
cycle has a default of a high spin speed.
NOTE: Deep Water Wash is not available in the Normal Regular cycle mode.
Selecting the Normal Regular cycle with the Deep Water Wash setting will
result in auto sensing of the water level.
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter
storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner’s Manual included with
your machine.
For information on any of the following items, the full cycle guide, warranty,
detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and
installation, please visit https://owners.amana.com/owners/, or in Canada
https://amanacanada.ca/owners/. This may save you the cost of a service
call.
However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.
United States:
1–866–616–2664
Amana Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692| Canada:
1–800–807–6777
Amana Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200–6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
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Button Descriptions
WATER LEVEL
Set the Water Level knob to the Auto Sensing setting and the washer will fill
to a level that ensures the load engages the agitator. From this point, the
electronic control will sense the load and determine if additional water is
needed.
Set the Water Level knob to the Deep Water Wash setting and the washer will
fill to the maximum water level.
NOTES:
- Cycle times will be longer due to extended fill times when using the Deep Water Wash setting.
- Deep Water Wash settings are not available in the Normal Regular cycle mode. Selecting the Normal Regular cycle with a Deep Water Wash setting will result in auto sensing of the water level.
WASH TEMPERATURE
Wash Temperature senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating
incoming hot and cold water.
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed.
For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the warmest
wash water safe for your fabric.
NOTES:
- On some models and cycles, warm and hot water may be cooler than your previous washer.
- Even in a cold- or cool-water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. All rinses are cold.
WASH CYCLE KNOB
Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your washer. Turn the
knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See online “Cycle Guide” for
detailed descriptions.
START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID BUTTON
Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the cycle and unlock
the lid.
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to unlock
the lid. Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle.
cycle status
The Cycle Status lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the
process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from your previous
washer.
sensing/fill
When the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID button is pressed, and the Water Level knob is
set to Auto Sensing, the washer will fill and begin sensing to determine load
size and balance.
Once sensing is complete, the washer will fill to the appropriate level for
thedetected load size and then begin the wash phase of the cycle.
NOTE: Sensing and wash phases will be paused by opening the unlocked lid.
Close the lid to resume the cycle. If the lid is left open for more than 10
minutes, the washer will cancel the cycle and pump out the water. The lid will
lock after the wash phase to begin the initial spinout and remain locked for
the remainder of the cycle.
wash
The washer will fill to the correct water level based on the load size and the
Water Level selection. Certain cycles may agitate during the fill process to
boost cleaning. You will hear the agitator rotate, followed by a pause
lastingseveral seconds. When the wash cycle begins, you will hear the agitator
increase speed. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the wash
cycle while the washer performs different wash actions.
Designed to use only HE High Efficiency detergents.
rinse
Certain cycles use a spray rinse, which adds water to the tub while the basket
spins. You may hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and
moves the load. You may hear the motor turning on briefly (short hum) to move
the basket while filling.
final spin
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based
on the selected cycle.
cycle complete
Once the cycle is complete, the lid will unlock and this light will come on.
Remove the load promptly for best results.
lid locked
The lock feature allows for higher spin speeds. When the Lid Locked light is
lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened without pausing the cycle. When
the light is off, the lid can be opened. To open the lid after it has been
locked, 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 a high speed. Press
START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID again to resume the cycle.
WARNING: Do not wash water-resistant or water repellant-type clothing.
Failure to closely follow these instructions may result in an abnormal
vibrating and out-of balance condition that could result in physical injury,
property damage, and/or appliance damage.
Adding Laundry Products
IMPORTANT: Using non-HE detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component malfunction and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be lowsudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.
Adding HE detergent to basket:
Add a measured amount of HE detergent or single-dose laundry packets into the
basket. If using Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener
crystals, add to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of
laundry products to use.
Adding liquid chlorine bleach:
Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (236 mL). Do not use color-
safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of
laundry products to use.
On models with a fabric softener dispenser:
Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into dispenser; always follow
manufacturer’s directions for the correct amount of fabric softener based on
your load size. Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with
warm water until liquid reaches the underside of the rim. See “Max Fill” line
arrows.
On models without a fabric softener dispenser:
During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, then
press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to pause the washer. Lift the lid and add the
measured recommended amount of liquid fabric softener to the load. Do not use
more than the recommended amount. Close the lid and press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK
LID again to start the washer.
IMPORTANT: You must set the Water Level knob to Auto Sensing + Extra
Rinse with Fabric Softener, or Deep Water Wash + Extra Rinse with Fabric
Softener to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener during the final
rinse portion of the cycle.
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Tous droits réservés. Utilisé sous licence au Canada.
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References
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