Amana RS3100007 - Manual (Page 58)

C–9 RS3100007 Rev. 0
Operating Instructions
Washer Control Panel
To Wash Clothes
Clean clothes are the result of proper load preparation,
water temperature selection, detergent, and amount of
water in wash cycle. See
Washing Guide in literature
packet for additional wash preparation instructions.
1. Prepare clothes for washing
For best wash results:
• Remove items from pockets and cuffs
• Close zippers and fasteners; mend rips and
tears
• Sort items into separate loads
• Pre-treat stains and heavily soiled areas
2. Select LOAD SIZE / WATER LEVEL
Variable control allows you to select the most
appropriate setting for each wash load. Use
Water Level chart below to determine setting. See
Washing Guide for more details.
IMPORTANT: Do not hold knob at RESET for
extended periods or washer flooding
may result.
LOAD SIZE WATER LEVEL
Ex-Large 3/4 – Full
Medium 1/2 – 3/4 Full
Small 1/2 Full
3. Select WASH/RINSE temperature
Always follow garment manufacturer’s care labels
for each fabric. See chart below.
WASH / RINSE TYPE OF CLOTHING
Hot/Cold Sturdy whites and colorfast items
Work clothes
Soiled items
Diapers
Warm/Warm Delicate or colorfast items
Warm/Cold • Moderately soiled permanent press
Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic
Rinsing of some items
Cold/Cold • Non-colorfast items
Extra-delicate clothing
Rinsing of most items
NOTE: Energy Saver settings, marked with a dot
(•), show temperature settings that use the least
energy.
4. Select WASH/SPIN speed
Select wash/spin speed most appropriate to type
of fabric in wash load. See chart below.
SPEED
FAST
REG
REG
SLOW
GENTLE
FAST
SLOW
GENTLE
WASH
SPIN
LOAD SIZE
MEDIUM
SMALL EX-LARGE
WATER LEVEL
RESET
TEMPERATURE
COLD
HOT
WARM
WARM WARM
COLD
COLD
COLD
WASH
RINSE
ENERGY SAVER
COMMERCIAL QUALITY WASHER
SUPER CAPACITY PLUS TWO SPEED 13 CYCLES
Recheck installation procedures before operating
washer.