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User maintenance instructions

The tub. The porcelain is

self-cleaning. Leave lid open after

washing 

to allow moisture to

evaporate. 

Do not use harsh

or gritty cleansers.

The exterior. Wipe off any spills of
washing compounds. Wipe or dust

with damp cloth. Try not to hit
surface with sharp objects.

To store washer:

Ask service technician to remove
water from drain pump and hoses
to prevent freezing.

Do not store the washer where it
will be exposed to the weather.

For long vacations:

Be sure water supply is shut off at
faucets and drain all water from
hoses if weather will be below
freezing.

I

Lubricate
with grease
or
Petroleum
Jelly.

The 

 Remove at regular

intervals-about 4 to 6 
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, apply a light coat of grease or
petroleum 

 around the slotted

 of 

 

 before replacing

the agitator. Do not 
Excess grease may get into
clothes load.

When replacing the 
carefully lower straight down onto
the shaft so that it fits into the slots.
Then apply downward pressure
until agitator snaps into its normal
position.

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.

We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the

service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for 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-including
your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North 

 Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

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Страница 1: ...YourWasher Setting the controls p4 Energy saving tips p8 Sorting and loading p9 Choosing detergents pll Stiin removal p16 Use and Care of model WLW331OB Questions Usethe Problem Solver p18 The GE Answ...

Страница 2: ...your phone number Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville KY40225 If you received a mWed washer Immediately contact the deale or builder that sold you the washer Save time and money Before...

Страница 3: ...use these substances around your washer and or dryer during operation Close supervision is necessary if this appfiance is used by or near children Do not dow children to play inside on or with this a...

Страница 4: ...arefully by fabric See the Controls Setting Guide on Select Wash Spin Speed type weight color and amount of pages 6 and 7 soil See instructions on page 9 SelectWash Rinse Load clothes into the wash ba...

Страница 5: ...W SOIL HE VY SOIL OFF KNITSI OELl lES Soak Setting Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains I OFF R Normal Speed SPIN SMK SOIL 7 NORmsOll 1 HEAVY SOIL r What Happem intich Settin...

Страница 6: ...ates Permanent Press Set at Permanent Press Down filled garments if machine washing is recommended Warm Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls B...

Страница 7: ...BE TUMBLE DMED You 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 an...

Страница 8: ...clean and fresh afier washing you will probably re wash them and that means you ll waste energy Remember to sort your clothes carefilly and load them properly select correct cycles use enough deterge...

Страница 9: ...zip zippers 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 17 Turn Poly Knits in...

Страница 10: ...ou 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 press...

Страница 11: ...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 Gener...

Страница 12: ...with phosphate M w practic6 may dehy hmtone e to cloth The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes These are generally good washing practices and will...

Страница 13: ...r powdered Place detergent in the filter pan for normal conditions but for best results put it next to the agitator after the clothes have been loaded If your detergent doesn t dissolve well predissol...

Страница 14: ...have more than 10 grains you will need to soften your water with either 1 An installed water softener in your home or O to 3 grains per gallon SOFT 2 The use of a packaged water 4 to 10 grains HARD s...

Страница 15: ...d contagious disease viruses See under Bleach above WATER SO ENER Non precipitating Follow package directions Suspends hardness minerals in solution keeping such as Calgon brand Add at start of wash c...

Страница 16: ...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 washe...

Страница 17: ...Coloring Grass Foliage Flowers Mildew Scorch Soak stain in cool water If stain remains bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mi...

Страница 18: ...ge specifies adding to wash cycle Seepage 15 Pilling usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint rning clothes inside out may provide some help Static electricit...

Страница 19: ...2 If you prefer to use the Soak Setting see page 8 Use the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes Incomplete removal of body soil due...

Страница 20: ...aped When washing drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to shape set shrinkage may occur This cannot be corrected but it can be prevented by washing in cool or warm water drying...

Страница 21: ...thes Chemicals such as hair bleach dye permanent wave solutions battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes Rinse dl towels and other articles that came in contact with these chemica...

Страница 22: ...let should be less than 8 ft above floor WATER LEAKS Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility WASHER IS NOISY...

Страница 23: ...to prevent parts sticking together If this area appears to be dry apply a light coat of grease or petroleum ielly around the slotted ection of he shaft before replacing the agitator Do not overgrease...

Страница 24: ...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 Sewicetripstoyour hometo Re...

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