Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents Appliance Registration Bleach Dispenser of Model Care and Cleaning Consumer Services 10, 11 Controls Setting Guide Cycle Settings Detergents, Other Additives 14–18 Energy-Saving Tips Fabric Softener Dispenser Hard Water Important Phone Numbers 27 Limestone Deposits Loading the Washer 5, 13 Model and Serial Numbers Operating the Washer Pretreating...
Page 2: Consumer Services
HELP US HELP YOU... Write down the model Read this book carefully. Save time and money. and serial numbers. Before you request service . . . It is intended to help you operate and maintain your check the Problem Solver You’ll find them on a label on section.
Page 3 Read W imtmctiom before whg tis apphce. WARNINGTO reduce the risk persons when using your apptiance, (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry- purpose as d~scribed in this Use and Care Book. these s~bstances to the wash water. Do not use these substancw around your washer antior d~er during This washer must be properly...
Page 5: Sorting And Loading
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER M reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your -”-,-, Sorting and Loading See How to Use Bleach Dispenser section Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color for information on the Bleach Dispenser.
Page 6: Soak Cycle
Heavy Soil, Medium and Light Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray s o a k c y c l e RINSE o rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal.
Page 7 For fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation with extra detergent loosens stubborn soils, and an automatic extra rinse and spin help remove any detergent left after the first rinse and spin. What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes) Cycle Permanent Press Selector Heavy Medium...
Page 8 (continued) How to Use the Bleach Dispenser HIGH WATER LEVEL—1 k cup (310 ml) liquid Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. LOW WATER LEVEL—2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly use ~owdered into bleach dispenser. Do not overfill or allow dispenser to ovefiow.
Page 9 ENERGY-SAVING TWS Always rinse in cold water. The Use Hot Wash—up to 150°F. If vour clothes and household temperature of the rinse does not affect cleaning. after washing, you will probably articles—such as work and rewash them.. and that means play clothes.
Page 10: Controls Setting Guide
CONTROLS SETTING GU~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Load Speed Temperature Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens Heavy Soil, Medium or Light Setting White/Colorfast Normal/Fast Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Heavy Soil, Medium or Light Setting Normal/Fast Work Clothes Heavy soil...
Page 11 Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels Bleach Special Instructions If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Liquid chlorine type. Detergent Guide. Use SUPERCYCLE. See Tips to Help You Select Settings section. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
Page 12 HOW TO SORT CLOTHES Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. Separate LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers I int Lint from ~1 &Collectors and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy— attract lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section.
Page 13: How To Load Your Washer
HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER Load clothes dry. This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Filter Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample clothes and drop them loosely in room to move because they are not the wash basket in this order: packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator.
Page 14: Hard Water
Disadvantages Advantages Products Phosphate- Are not available in some areas. Perform well in hard or soft water. Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Generally do not clean well in Perform satisfactorily in soft hard water.
Page 15: Limestone Deposits
USE OF CAMONATE DETERGENTS Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up.
Page 16 THE RESULTS OF CONT~ED USE OF CAmONATE DETERGENTS (continued) How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of 2 CAUTIONS: cups (480 ml) of vinegar in 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer.
Page 17 If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You Before you can decide what to do about hard can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is.
Page 18: Pretreating
Laundry Product and fipe How to Use it Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach washer or on dry clothes. Dispenser section.
Page 19 HOW TO ~MOVE STAINS Test stain removal product on a hidden inside 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The seam or on a sample of the material. fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It 2.
Page 20 White and Bleachable Fabrics Stain Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.
Page 21: Problem Solver
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash 1 minute per pound of dry clothes. Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.
Page 22 (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE a 30-rninute soak is GRAYEDCLOTHES {continued) sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent. at bottom of previous page. Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller loads.
Page 23 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. when or sizing {in some * Progressive or delayed shfik~e is caused starch fabrics) is gradudly removed by laundering. This may also be noticed in older as for relaation shrinkage above.
Page 24: The Problem Solver
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse dl towels and other EXCESSIVE WEAR articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. (continued) Do not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.
Page 25: User Maintenance Instructions
POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in. ” This sound is normal.
Page 26 NOTES...
Page 27 With the purchase ofyournew HotPoint appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance, wdll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service Our consumer service professional will provide expert repair service on your Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomor- row, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m.
Page 28: Warranty
Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR HOTOPOINT CLOTHES WASHER here. Proof of original purchase date needed to obta[n service WARRANTY under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original succeeding owner for products purchase, we will provide, free of purchased for ordinary home use...

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