Amana Washer Error ADD-GARMENT-LIGHT-ON

How to Fix ADD GARMENT LIGHT ON Error (Step-by-Step) Notice that the ‘Add Garment’ light means it is still early enough in the wash cycle to add more items. Press the ‘Start/Pause’ button one time to pause the washer. Wait a few moments for the washer door to unlock; you will typically hear a click. Open the door and add any forgotten items of clothing. Close the door firmly until it latches and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle. Press the ‘Start/Pause’ button again to resume the wash cycle. Be aware that this light will turn off later in the cycle when it is no longer possible to add clothes. Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Amana Washer Focused repair path: washer fill, drain, spin, lock, pressure, motor, sensor, and control checks. Do not treat a returning fault as a reset-only problem; use the point in the cycle where the fault appears to choose the next check. Unplug the washer for one minute, then restart only to confirm whether the same code returns after a clean power cycle. Check load balance, detergent level, supply valves, inlet screens, drain hose height, and the drain path before replacing electronic parts. Inspect the lid or door lock, strike, harness, and connector if the symptom involves start, lock, or spin behavior. Match the timing of the fault to the likely part path: inlet valve, pressure sensor, drain pump, motor, lock assembly, wiring, or control. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Amana model number from the appliance tag before ordering. Similar error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, fans, or control boards depending on the exact model. Recommended Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Amana washer part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Whirlpool washer drain pump Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: drain, no-spin, or water-removal symptoms after hose and filter checks. Search Amazon for Whirlpool washer drain pump Whirlpool washer water inlet valve Common replacement category: Water inlet valve Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: fill, slow-fill, and valve-related symptoms after supply checks. Search Amazon for Whirlpool washer water inlet valve Whirlpool washer control board Common replacement category: Main control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: repeating control or communication faults after connector checks. Search Amazon for Whirlpool washer control board Before ordering: match the part to the complete Amana washer model number on the appliance tag. Still Not Working? If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure. Browse all Amana error codes: Amana Error Codes