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Before using your washer,
read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new washer
properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include

your phone number):
Consumer Affairs

Appliance Park
Louisville, 

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, 

 write these numbers

here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your washer.

If you received a
damaged washer...

Immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the
washer.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on
pages 20-25. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

 Open windows.

2. Don’t touch

electrical switches:

 Extinguish any

open flame.

4. Immediately call

your gas supplier.

*Don’t turn electric switches

on or off because sparks may
ignite the gas.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use
gasoline or other

flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other
appliance.

All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling
Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

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Summary of Contents for WLW5700B

Page 1: ...s 18 WLW5900M Cvcle SettinQs 5 Stain Removal Guide 19 Detergents Other Additives 13 17 Storage Vacation Tips 26 Energy Saving Tips 10 Super Cycle 4 5 Fabric Softener Dispenser 8 User Maintenance Instr...

Page 2: ...e these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your washer If you received a damaged washer Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the washer Save time and money Be...

Page 3: ...etical action within your water heater and the gas can accumtiate in the water heater and or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks orlonger RNENGAS CAN BE EXP S UNDER mE...

Page 4: ...ontrok See the Controls Setting Guide on pages 6 and 7 Select aFabric Care program Fabric Care Selections Cottons Colorfast Cottons Non Colorfast Rrm mess hits or Delicates or Woolens Select Water Lev...

Page 5: ...ens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Cycle Selector Normal Light soak SUPER Knits RAPID Settings Soil Soil WCLE Delicates WASH Wash 5 Soak 2 Wash 15 6 15 3 3 Spin 3t 2 31 2 31 2 21 2 21 2 Rinse 3 3...

Page 6: ...rmal Soil or Light Soil Setting depending on amount of soil Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Cottons Colorfast Baby Clothes Delicate Blank...

Page 7: ...r add towels to balance GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DWED You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do baby clothes separately Pretreat spots Rinse diapers nightgowns pads and sheets after use Keep diaper...

Page 8: ...the dispenser to empty too soon When using Fabric Softener Dispenser with the HANDWASH system use one 1 teaspoon 5 ml of concentrated softener or one 1 tablespoon 15 ml of diluted softener Do not use...

Page 9: ...le Selector Knob to start washer The RAPID WASH setting allows you to use the H DWASH system to wash small lightly soiled loads of clothes that you need in a hurry Follow all the steps given above exc...

Page 10: ...nd comfortable If you notice that soil has accumulated afier seved consecutive washings use Hot Wash occasionally if safe for fabrics Always rinse in Cold Water The temperature of the rinse does not a...

Page 11: ...ppers snap snaps hooks and buttons Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains For STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE SEE PAGE 19 Turn Poly Knits inside ou...

Page 12: ...ntil you have a full load If you must wash smaller loads save water energy and detergent by adjusting the water level for the size of the load See page 4 Special recommendations for washing permanent...

Page 13: ...ynthetics 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 Genera...

Page 14: ...brand with phosphate pmdi may dehy h ne darn e to cloth The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes These are generally good washing practices and wi...

Page 15: ...add detergent to the wash basket before loading clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator If your detergent doesn t dissolve well predissolve the detergent in hot water...

Page 16: ...ter If you have HARD water less than 10 grains and you use phosphate detergent you also have no problem But if you have more than 10 grains you will need to soften your water with either 1 An installe...

Page 17: ...n by killing most bacteria and such as Clorox brand contagious disease viruses See under Bleach above WATER SO ENER Non precipitating Follow package directions Suspends hardness minerals in solution k...

Page 18: ...chlorine bleach with one gallon 3 8 liter of cool water approximately 80 F C in a sink or pan Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer The Case of the Invisible Stiin Food or cooking oils...

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...

Page 20: ...ach according to package directions Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle Increase amount of detergent See page 15 G Incorrect use of fabric softener Ifused in wash cycle s...

Page 21: ...tergent 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...

Page 22: ...STAINS always dilute before adding to rinse water Ddu softener before dlling your Fabric Softener Dispenser See page 8 Nso do not lift hd during spin This may cause improper dispensing resulting in s...

Page 23: ...ill minimize wrintiing To remove wrinkles Retumble on Permanent Press setting G Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting If unsuccessful retumble on high heat for 10 12 minutes and hang immediately...

Page 24: ...gram which has a Gentle Spin See page 4 Tm 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 Q Pretrea...

Page 25: ...and the spin brake inside the transmission 1 in This sound is normal Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin and may cause it to move from its original positio...

Page 26: ...from hoses if weather will be below freezing A Lubricate with grease or ktroleum Jelly I The agititor Remove at regular intervals about 4 to 6 months and remove any lint that may have accumulated No t...

Page 27: ...further 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 inc...

Page 28: ...Look in 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 Service trips...

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