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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND 

 

 

* Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of 

 used if load is

CLOTHES

larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if
water is Hard to Extremely Hard.

. Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver 

 water

at the washer at 

 Do not wash when other hot water needs-such as

 or family baths—are heavy.

● 

Poor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, impossible. 

 these steps:

1. Use water conditioner, (such as 

 brand)

2. 

 stains

3. Use hottest water possible

4. Use bleach where possible

5. Use 

 aids

6. Install water softener

 Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing

gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for 

 of load.

 

 soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 

 soak is sufficient.

However, when using 

 soaks for heavily 

 garments you may need to use

twice the recommended 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.

. Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the
start of agitation. Seepage 

. To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:

1. 

 clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels to

determine if hot water is suitable for garment.
. Add a 

 type of water softener such as 

 with 

use 

 times as much as you need for normal water softening.

. Do not use detergent or soap.
. Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.

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Repeat, if necessary.

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.

3. Use SUPERCYCLE. See page 5.

4. Use 

 wash system. See page 9. Increase detergent.

YELLOWED

● 

 removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check

CLOTHES

hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body

 Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed 

 above.

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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