1h in plain terms
A display showing 1h, a number followed by h, means the Delay Wash has been activated, so the washer is waiting before it starts the cycle. It is not a fault. You can let the delay run, start the cycle now, or cancel the delay as your manual describes. The washer starts by itself once the delay ends, so it needs nothing from you unless you want it to start sooner.
Error codes
Reference| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1h | When the display shows a number up to 12, followed by an "h," the Delay Wash has been activated. Most front-load washers can be set to delay the wash for up to 8 or 12 hours (depending on your model). |
What you see with 1h
- 1h on the display, with no water entering — The washer is waiting for the delay to end.
- A cycle that did not start when expected — A delay was set, perhaps by accident.
- The number changing over time — The delay counting down.
- The display returning to normal after cancelling — The delay has been cleared.
Why the display shows 1h
- A delay set on purpose — First: the feature is working as designed.
- A delay set by accident — Second: the delay button pressed while choosing a cycle.
- A delay carried over from a previous setting — Third: on some models the last options chosen are remembered.
- A display or control fault — Last: only if the washer will not start or cancel as the manual describes.
What to check first for 1h
- Check whether a delay was chosen — The delay indicator or button light confirms it.
- Decide to wait, start or cancel — All three are normal options.
- Follow the manual to cancel — Methods vary by model.
- Book a check only if it will not respond — A washer that ignores start and cancel needs a technician.
What an owner can safely do about 1h
- Check the drum — Make sure the load is right and that no child or pet has climbed in before the cycle starts.
About 1 min
- Start now if you prefer — Cancel the delay as your manual describes, then press start.
Tools: owner's manualAbout 2 min
- Or let the delay run — Leave the washer, and it starts the cycle when the delay ends.
- Avoid accidental delays — When choosing a cycle, check the display before pressing start.
About 1 min
Safety before you start
Safety
Always check the drum before a delayed cycle starts, because it begins without anyone at the washer, and keep children and pets away from an open front-load door. Unplug the washer before any service or before moving it, and never force the door while a cycle is running. A delayed cycle may also start while the house is empty, so make sure the hoses and the floor around the washer are dry and sound before you leave it.
When a delay display needs a call
A delay is not a fault and needs no technician. Call only if the washer will not start, cancel or respond to its controls as the manual describes, or if a fault code appears in place of the delay display. If the delay seems stuck, for example the number never changes over a long wait, note what the display shows and how long you watched before calling.
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What this reading does not cover
This reading of the 1h display applies to Amana washers with a Delay Wash feature, as the table states. Delay limits and controls vary by model, and a model-specific page, where one exists, is the better guide. None is listed yet; the Amana washer code index below is the place to start.
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