Amana NFW5800DW Manual

1.   Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow the 

HE detergent manufacturer’s instructions regarding the 

amount of HE detergent to use. Never use more than the 

recommended amount because that may increase the 

rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside 

your washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor.

2.    Use warm or hot water washes sometimes (not exclusively  

cold water washes), because they do a better job of  

controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate.

3.    Always leave the washer door slightly ajar between uses 

to help dry out the washer and avoid the buildup of odor-

causing residue.

4.   Periodically clean residue from the underside of the glass 

window.

Read these instructions completely before beginning the 

routine cleaning processes recommended below. This 

Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, 

at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, 

whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at which soils 

and detergent may otherwise accumulate in your washer.

Cleaning the Door Seal
1.   Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items 

from the washer.

2.   Inspect the colored seal between the door opening and 

the drum for stained areas or soil buildup. Pull back the 

seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for 

foreign objects.

3.   If stained areas or soil buildup are found, wipe down  

these areas of the seal using either of the following  

two procedures:

 

    i.   When the cycle is complete, gently pull back the 

rubber door seal and clean the entire surface with  

the rough side of the Grit Grabber™ cloth.

  b.  Dilute Liquid Chlorine Bleach Procedure:
    i.   Mix a dilute bleach solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL) 

of liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of warm 

tap water.

      ii.   Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using  

a damp cloth.

     iii.   Let stand 5 minutes.
     iv.   Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let 

washer interior air dry with door open.

 

  n Wear rubber gloves when cleaning with bleach.
  n  Refer to the bleach manufacturer’s instructions  

for proper use.

Cleaning the Inside of the Washer
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water 

volumes in combination with affresh

®

 Washer Cleaner or 

liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the 

washer. Steam washer models also utilize steam to enhance 

cleaning in this special cycle.
NOTE: Read these instructions completely before beginning 

the cleaning process.
Begin procedure
1.   Clean Washer with affresh

 

a.   Open the washer door and remove any clothing  

or items.

 

b.   Add an affresh

®

 Washer Cleaner tablet to the washer 

drum.

 

c.   Do not add the affresh

®

 Washer Cleaner tablet  

to the dispenser drawer.

 

d.   Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the 

washer when following this procedure.

 

e.   Close the washer door.

Select the Clean Washer with affresh

®

 cycle.

 

g.  On some models: Select the Fan Fresh

™

/Tumble 

Fresh

™

 option to help dry the washer interior after the 

cycle is complete. 

NOTE: The washer remembers your 

last option selection and will use it for future wash 

cycles until you deselect that option. While the fan is 

on, the washer door will lock. To unlock the door, touch 

POWER. 

 Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean 

Washer with affresh

®

 Cycle Operation is described 

below.

2.  Chlorine Bleach Procedure:
 

a.   Open the washer door and remove any clothing  

or items.

 

b.   Open the dispenser drawer and add liquid chlorine 

bleach to the MAX level in both the bleach 

compartment and the fabric softener compartment. 

Either traditional or HE chlorine bleach can be used.

 

NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is  

  recommended above could cause washer damage  

  over time.
 

c.  Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer.

 

d.   Do not add any detergent or other chemicals to the 

washer when following this procedure.

 

e.  Close the washer door.

Select the Clean Washer with affresh

®

 cycle.

 

g.  On some models: Select the Fan Fresh

™

/Tumble 

Fresh

™

 option to help dry the washer interior after the 

cycle is complete. 

NOTE: The washer remembers your 

last option selection and will use it for future wash 

cycles until you deselect that option. While the fan is 

on, the washer door will lock. To unlock the door, touch 

POWER. 

 Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean 

Washer with affresh

®

 Cycle Operation is described 

below.

 

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle.

Washer Maintenance

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk 

of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses 

if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of 

replacement on the label with a permanent marker.