Hotpoint WW3440S, Use And Care Manual

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THE PROBLEM
(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
IS NOISY
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Make sure washer level and to the floor with rubber foot pads in
front jam nuts tight. See your Instigation
A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of spin period as
stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” This is
normal.
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Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the to vibrate excessively during spin,
and may cause it to move from its original position. extreme cases occurs
when washing a single, heavy item or a load when water is set
necessary), the spin may strike tub, creating a loud but
To correct, stop the washer by pushing in the Cycle Selector open the lid
redistribute load evenly about the wash lid and restart.
WASHER PAUSES
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Washer pauses between washing as between wash and spin or
IN CYCLE
between spin and rinse,
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CARE
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
The Tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid
To Store Washer. Ask service technician to remove
open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate.
water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing.
Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers.
Do not store the washer where it will be exposed
The Exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing
to the weather.
compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try
For Long Vacations. Be sure water supply is shut off
not to hit surface with sharp objects.
at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather
will be below freezing.
How to remove the agitator
(on models
so
equipped)
To remove the agitator, snap the cap off and
remove the screw. Then remove the agitator
extender (on models so equipped) and the agitator.
To replace the agitator, carefully lower it
straight down onto the shaft so that it fits snugly
into place. Replace the agitator extender (on
models so equipped), the screw and the cap.
Cap
Screw
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A g i t a t o r
Extender
(on some models)
Agitator
(Appearance may vary)
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