Amana NFW5800DW Manual

Using Your Washer

Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and 

colorfastness. Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. 

Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. Treat stains 

promptly and check for colorfastness by testing stain remover 

products on an inside seam.

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Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object 

can plug pumps and may require a service call.

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Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and 

remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

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Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items  

during washing.

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Turn knits inside out to prevent pilling. Separate lint-takers 

from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will 

pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.

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Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because 

heat can set stains into fabric.

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Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry  

product instructions. Improper usage may cause damage  

to your garments.

Place a load of sorted clothes loosely in the washer. Items  

need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling  

and tangling. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until  

the latch clicks. 

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Depending on load type and cycle, the washer can be fully 

loaded, but not tightly packed. Washer door should close 

easily. See “Cycle Guide” for loading suggestions.

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Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items. 

Load evenly.

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Wash small items in mesh garment bags. For multiple items, 

use more than one bag and fill bags equally.

Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed 

during the final installation step, choose the QUICK cycle and 

run it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. Use 1/2 the 

manufacturer’s recommended amount for a medium-size load. 

This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before 

washing clothes.

Single-dose laundry packet, Oxi-type boosters, color-safe 

bleach, or fabric softener crystals can be added to the drum 

prior to adding laundry. 
NOTE: Do not add clothes to washer drum prior to adding 

laundry products. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.