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 before 

 

 appliance.

 risk of

 

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fire, electric shock, 

of 

 is 

 or near

persons when using your appliance,

● 

Do not mix 

 

children. Do not 

 children to

follow basic precautions, including

ammonia or acids such as vinegar

p l a y   i n s i d e ,

the following:

and/or rust remover. Mixing can

or any discarded appliance. Dispose

● 

 this 

 

 for its

produce a toxic gas which may

intended 

purpose 

as described in

 death.

this 

 Casebook.

discarding washer, or removing

● 

 

 articles

from service, 

● 

This washer must be properly

 in, washed

.

 located 

   

 

 

 

in, 

 in, or spotted with

with 

the Insolation 

Instructions

before it is used. 

If you did not

combustible or explosive 

(such as gasoline, 

 out of the

receive an Insolation Instructions

dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,

sheet with your washer, you can

warnings 

01

etc.) which may give 

obtain one by contacting the service

could ignite or explode.

avoid 

 

location nearest you.

Do not add these substances to the

● 

–Properly ground to conform with

 governing codes and ordinances.

wash water, and do not use these

Follow details in Instigation

substances around your washer

materials, 

and/or dryer during operation.

chemicals, etc.

● 

HYDROGEN GAS is produced

 or store where it will not

 

 

 

by the chemical action within your

 below

 

freezing 

   weather.

water heater and the gas can

the possibility”= 

accumulate in the water heater

 rated,

 water pipes if hot water has

 

protected and sized power supply

not been used for 

of electric 

 

 

circuit to avoid electrical overload.

weeks or longer. 

 GAS

 

 power 

–Connect 

CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER

and drain facilities as described 

THESE 

 So to

or cleaning (except the removal and

the 

 Instructions.

prevent 

 damage or

injury, 

 

 used hot

 

● 

 

 when

water for two weeks or more, or

 

the washer is not in use to relieve

move into a residence in which the

disconnect 

pressure on hoses 

 and to

hot water system may not have been

power supply.

 leakage if a hose or valve

used for some time, turn on all hot

 

should breaker rupture.

water faucets 

 them to run

● 

 

 

 this

for 

 using any

 by the plug rather

 appliance which is

 is damaged, 

 avoid damage to the

 to the hot water system.

 or has

cord 

 and plug.

This will allow any hydrogen gas to

missing or 

 including a

Make sure that 

 so

escape. Since the gas is flammable,

that it 

 on, tripped

do not smoke or use an open flame

 

 

 

   

over or otherwise subjected to

or appliance during this process.

washer top.

 stress.

● 

 into 

 

 

 

 

 

 not repair or 

 

 

is moving. 

 

your washer. Skin irritation could

of   appliance or attempt any

or adding clothes, push in the Cycle

result particles

servicing 

 specifically

Selector knob to 

 position,

recommended   this Use and Care

then wait until the machine has

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completely stopped before 

 

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Страница 1: ...ting the controls p4 Energy saving tips p5 Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispensers p8 Use and Care of mod WLW3500B Sorting and loading p9 Choosing detergents pll Stain removal p16 Questions Usethe Problem Solver p18 me GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 ...

Страница 2: ...ed more help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville KY40225 Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label on the lower left side near the door 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 Model Number Serial Number U...

Страница 3: ... Connecttoaproperly rated antior water pipes if hot water has TO minirnti thepos protected and sized power supply not been used for aperiodoftwo of electric shock unplug os circuit to avoid electrical overload weeks or longer DROGEN GAS applimce frornthe power supply Connect toadequateplumbing CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER and drain facilities as describedin THESE C CUMSTANCES So to or cleaning except th...

Страница 4: ... fabric type weight color and amount of soil See instructions on page 10 Load clothes into the wash basket being careful not to overload Add measured detergent to wash load Seepage 8 for Bleach Dispenser and Fabric Softener Dispenser instructions Refer to pages 11 to 17 for more information on loading clothes detergents and other laundry products Close lid Washer will fill but not agitate or spin ...

Страница 5: ...ving tips If your clothes and household items don t look clean and fresh after washing you will probably re wash them and that means you ll waste energy Remember to sort your clothes carefully and load them properly select correct cycles use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil Use Hot Wash up to 150 F on a regular basis only when washing heavi...

Страница 6: ...s if machine washing is recommended Warm Permanent Press Gentle Slow Normal Fast Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Baby Clothes Delicate Hot Normrd Soil or Light Soil depending on amount of soil Gentle Slow Knits Delicates Light Soil Warm Warm Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton 5 min soak then Normal Fast 5 min soak then Normal Fast Blankets...

Страница 7: ...ype 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 Fill washer add detergent allow to dissolve before adding blanket Do one blanket at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liqui...

Страница 8: ...standard measuring cup Add enough water to fill 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 Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with the Soak Setting sOAK setting temperature will automatically be cold If a hot or...

Страница 9: ... check and prepare clothes for washing Empty pockets brush out cuffs 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 G E SEE PAGE 17 Turn Poly Knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage Soaking and Pre treating a good way to loosen deep soils and stiins A thorough soaking with...

Страница 10: ...thes until 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 press if you do not have a dryer If you are machine washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan to line dry or drip dry use extra care to minimize wrin ing in the wash process Be careful not t...

Страница 11: ...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...

Страница 12: ... with phosphate H was practices may delay hmtone damWe to cloth 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 If you w...

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 predissolve the detergent in hot water then pour directly into the wash basket R ommended amount of detergent for average sofl load Water Water bvel Setting Hardness FULL FULL 1 2 FULL LOW VERY I I High Sudsin...

Страница 14: ...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 installed water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water softener For information on water softeners see guide below Add ttis much water softener tith a fd water level Grains of hardness o lo 10 15 15 20 2...

Страница 15: ...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 with 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 Suc...

Страница 16: ... washer The Case of the Invisible Stain 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 i...

Страница 17: ...Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Sponge with warm water Bleach remaining stain with non chlorine bleach Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots while they are fresh before mold has a chance to weaken fabric If either type stain remains bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Severe scorch cannot be removed Sponge with warm water Apply undilute...

Страница 18: ...se softeners in rinse cycle only unless package specifies adding to wash cycle Use Fabric Softener Dispenser Seepage 8 Pilling usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint Turning clothes inside out may provide some help Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction Use fabric softener in rinse cycle These are sometimes called Invisible Stains b...

Страница 19: ... contains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures on Grayed Clothes above CMorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes Use non ctiorine bleach such as Clorox 2 brand Refer to Garment Manufacturers Care Instructions Restore color using color remover such as Rit or Tintex brands follow package directions Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yeflow spots 1 U...

Страница 20: ...t a time Do not combine loads ITEMS Improper loads Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items such as work clothes with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses Do not wash Permanent Press with regular laundry Too many clothes in washer Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than regular loads no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely Incorrect wash and...

Страница 21: ... fraying at collars and cuffs This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process It is not caused by washer You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a Full Water Level Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press Remove collar stays when possible Q Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears Check agitator and file rough ...

Страница 22: ... than 8 R above floor WATER LEA Make sure hose connections are tight at fauce Make sure end of drain hose is corratiy inserted in and secured to drain facility WASHER IS NOISY Make sure washer is level and firm to the Hoor with rubber fbot pads in place and front jam nuts tight See your Instigation hstmctions A sharp distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops...

Страница 23: ...light coating of lubricant 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 haft before replacing the agitator Do not overgrease Excess grease may get into clothes load When replacing the agitator carefully lower straight down onto the shaft so that it fits into the slots Then apply downward pressure u...

Страница 24: ...working hours 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 se icetripstoyourhometo teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs of...

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