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Setting the controls
Bleach and Fabric

Softener Dispensers

the

Han wash

system

Sorting and loading
Choosing detergents

Stain removal
Questions?

Problem Solver

Use and Care of

model

The GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

Summary of Contents for WLW3700B

Page 1: ...Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispensers p8 r Usin the 8 Han wash system p9 Sorting and loading pll Choosing detergents p13 Stain removal p18 Questions Usethe Problem Solver p20 Use and Care of model WLW3700B The GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 ...

Page 2: ...and something or need more help write include your phone number Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label on the lower left side near the front These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your washer Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Model Number Appliance Park Louisville KY4...

Page 3: ...tion HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater andlorwater pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer ROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES So to prevent thepossibtiw ofdarnageor injury ifyouhavenot used hot water for two weeks or more or move into a residence in which the hot...

Page 4: ... the Controls Setting Guide on Push Cycle Selector Knob in type weight color and amount of pages 6 and 7 and turn clockwise to your selected soil See instructions on page 11 Select Wash Rinse Temkrature wash setting Load clothes into the wash basket being careful not to overload Add measured detergent to wash load c See page 8 for Bleach Dispenser and Fabric Softener Dispenser instructions s Refer...

Page 5: ...inimize the setting of wrin es OFF HANDWASH SettiW For those articles that would normally be washed by hand Use with HANDWASHT agitator only Soak SettiW Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains OFF EAvYSOI1 What Happens in ch SettiW Approximate Minutes Cycle Seleehr Heavy Normal Light Settings Soil Soil Soil Soak Permanent Press Knits Delicaks HANDWASH Wash 4 Soak 2X Wash 18 ...

Page 6: ...peed Temperature Cycle Setting Normal Fast Hot or Warm Normal Soil or Light Soil Normal Fast Warm or Cold Normal Soil or Light Soil Normal Fast Hot Normal Soil for small loads Heavy Soil for all other loads Normal Fast Hot or Warm Normal Soil Normal Fast Hot Permanent Press Gentle Slow Warm Permanent Press Normal Fast Warm Permanent Press Gentle Slow Warm Knits Delicates or HANDWASH Gentle Slow Wa...

Page 7: ... may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do baby clothes separately Pretreat spots Rinse diapers nightgowns pads and sheets after use Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit garments by hand or by HANDWASH control system See page 9 Fill washer add detergent allow to dissolve before adding blank...

Page 8: ...l the cup 1 2 full Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed at the proper time Do not stop the washer during the first spin This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon When using Fabric Softener Dispenser with the HANDWASH system use one 1 teaspoon 5 ml of concentrated sofiener or one 1 tablespoon 15 ml of diluted softener t6soAK3 setting...

Page 9: ... as follows Set Water Level to HANDWASH position I WATfR LEVEL I Select speed and temperature according to instructions on page 4 Push Cycle Selector Knob and turn clockwise to HANDWASH setting Pull out Cycle Selector Knob to start washer When washing stockings panty hose and other easily tigled items always handle separately To minimize tangling the use of a net laundry bag is recommended To repl...

Page 10: ...ash in water above 80 F C This genedy means using the Warm Wash temperature setting on your washer temperatures approximately 90 to 1lO F or hand comfortable If you notice that soil has accumulated after seved consecutive washings use Hot Wash occasionally if safe for fabrics Try to wash less often Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load If you must wash smaller loads a...

Page 11: ...g Empty pockets brush out cuffs zip zippers snap snaps hook hooks and button buttons s Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains FOR STAIN REMOVAL CHART SEE PAGES 18 19 Turn Poly Knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage Soaking Pre treating a good way to loosen deep soils and stains A thorough soaking with detergent or special...

Page 12: ...Medium Load Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops and hang immediately To minimize wrinkling use Gentle Slow Wash Spin Speed This Nustration with clothes just reaching the Fflter Ring shows a proper load Clothes have ample room to move because they are not packed down nor wrapped around the agitator Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are apt to pack down which encourages overloading ...

Page 13: ...s synthetics and fabric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Perform well in soft water Disadvantages Are not available in some areas Generally do not clean well in hard water May be difficult to dissolve especially in cold water Should not be used in cold water Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limes...

Page 14: ...gon brand with phosphate H was practices may deky ne dam e to clothm The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes These are generally good washing practices and will give better soil removal whether or not you have hard water or use carbonate detergent Use hotter wash water for example up to 150 F for cottons This also improves oily soil removal c I...

Page 15: ...ergent Granular or Powdered For best results put the detergent next to the agitator after the clothes have been loaded If your detergent doesn t dissolve well pre dissolve the detergent in hot water then pour directly into the wash basket Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load Water Level Setting Water Hardness FULL MEDIUM LOW HAN DWASH VERY HARD 2 cups 1 1 2 cups 1 1 4 cups 1 3 CUP...

Page 16: ...ve RD water less than 10 grains and you use phosphate detergent you rdso have no problem But if you have more than 10 grains you W need to soften your water with either 1 An instded water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water softener For information on water softeners see chart below Add this much water softener with a full water level Grains of hardness o 1o 10 15 15 20 20 25 25...

Page 17: ...r Bleach above WATER SOFTENER Non precipitating Follow package directions Suspends hardness minerals in solution keeping such as Calgon brand Add at start of wash cycle water clear Precipitating such as Follow package directions Combines witb water hardness minerals to form precipitate Borax brand Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water SOAK AGENT S...

Page 18: ...in washer The Case of the Invisible Shin Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments may cause stains which are virtually invisible and which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the washer If these stains are not completely removed in the wash the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water Then they will become very visible and you may think they were caused by the wash cycle ...

Page 19: ...ted liquid detergent Old stains bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page Soften with oil lard or Vaseline then sponge with turpentine or banana oil Launder in warm water Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water If color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar If any shin remains treat with safe d cleaning fluid or bleach accord...

Page 20: ...rrect amount of bleach according to package directions c Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle Increase amount of detergent See page E Incorrect use of fabric sofiener Ifused in wash cle softeners may react with detergent to create a white deposit Use softeners in rinse cycle ody unless package specifies adding to wash cycle Use Fabric Softener Dispenser Seepage 8 Pilli...

Page 21: ...ended amount of detergent Use of soap in hard water Switch to a phosphate detergent or follow six steps described above Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition Use shorter wash times for smaller loads c Detergent dissolves too slowly Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the start of agitation See page 15 To restore grayed clothes follow one of these procedures 1 Put c...

Page 22: ...STAINS always dilute before adding to rinse water Dilute softener before filling your Fabric Softener Dispenser See page 8 Also do not lifi lid during spin This may cause improper dispensing resulting in stains To remove stains dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent Re wash using c orine bleach if safe for fabric SHNN GE Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or b...

Page 23: ...r Proper use wfll minimize writiing To remove w es 1 Retumble on Permanent Press setting 2 Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting 3 Ifunsuccesskl retumble onhighheat for 1O U minutes and hang immediately 4 Iron carefully 5 Send to dry clmers for pressing 6 Some writiesmay remain which cannot be removed Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets Checkto make sure all such objects are rem...

Page 24: ...low Wash Spin speed Too large loads or too little water Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as Pretreat with liquid detergent collars and cuffs WASHER WON T Make sure cord is plu ed into outlet OPERATE Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on Make sure controls are set and cycie selector knob is pulled out to ON ...

Page 25: ... period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission loc in This sound is no Heavily unbdmced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin and may cause it to move from its original position extreme cases usually occurs when washing a single heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher than necessary the spin basket may strike the outer tub creating a...

Page 26: ...below freezing Lubricate with grease or Rtroleum Jelly The agititor Remove at regular intervals about 4 to 6 months and remove any lint that may have accumulated No tools are needed simply grasp agitator with both hands and pull straight up sharply The slotted section at the top of the metal shaft has a light coating of lubricant to prevent parts sticking together If this area appears to be dry ap...

Page 27: ... firther help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 No...

Page 28: ...the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS N COVERED ewicetripstoyour hometo teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Cam material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address bel...

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