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Trouble Shooting
You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns that
are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana
ConsumerAffairs Department at 1 (800) 843-0304.
TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Gear sounds or a low
hum
Rattling and clanking
noise
Normal mechanical sounds in
commercial-quality washer
Loose objects, such as coins or
pins, in tub or pump. Clothing
fasteners hitting wash tub.
Squealing sound or Overloaded wash tub
hot rubber odor
Thumping sound Heavy wash loads; unbalanced
loads
Vibrating noise Washer not resting firmly on floor
Normal operation.
Stop washer and check tub. Remove loose
objects. Close zippers, buttons and fasteners.
Clothing with buckles must be turned inside
out. If noise continues after washer is restarted,
objects may be in pump: Call your authorized
servicer.
Largest dry load level should not be higher
than bottom of fabric softener dispenser or top
of agitator.
Usually normal, but unbalanced loads should
be redistributed. Stop washer and rearrange
load.
Make sure floor is strong enough for washer.
Adjust leveling legs so washer rests firmly on
floor. See Installation Instructions for leveling
details.
Stop washer and rearrange load.Wash load distributed unevenly in
tub
Shipping plug not removed during See Installation Instructions for details on
installation removing shipping plug.
Water splashing or Washer sprays water inside tub Normal operation. Washer sprays water inside
slapping noise while running at high speed during tub while running at high speed during rinse
rinse and spin. and spin.
Whistling or whirling Drum spinning without clothes. Normal operation.
noise Holes in the tub can cause this
sound.
OPERATION _
Washer does not start Electrical power cord may not be Make sure plug from power cord fits tightly into
plugged in, or connection may be wall outlet.
loose
Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Do NOT
or power outage occurred increase fuse capacity. Call qualified electrician
to correct circuit overload problem. Call local
utility company to correct power outage.
Water supply faucets not turned on Turn on water supply faucets.
Control set incorrectly Reprogram control. See fault code
explanations if necessary.
Internal overload protector Protector resets in approximately 3 minutes
automatically stops motor in event and motor automatically restarts. If overload
of overload, protector stops motor again, quit using washer
and call service technician.
Washer won't spin Lid partially open Close lid completely.
Residue left in tub Heavily soiled items Before washing, shake or brush excess dirt
and sand from items. Wipe tub with non-
abrasive household cleaner and rinse.
Agitation stops and Wash action consists of periods of Pauses in the wash cycle are a normal and
starts agitation, with pauses or periods of necessary occurrence
no activity.
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