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Summary of Contents for Hotpoint mW2500R
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
How to get the best from Contents Agitator model Appliance Registration Bleach Dispenser Care and Cleaning Consumer Services Controls Setting Guide Cycle Settings Detergents, Other Additives 11–15 Energy-Saving Tips Hard Water Limestone Deposits 4, 10 Loading the Washer Model and Serial Numbers 2 &8 Operating Instructions Pretreating... -
Page 2: Appliance Registration
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 check the Problem Solver operate and maintain your You’ll find them on a label on section. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Read ~ instmctions before using ttis apptiance. Do not wash or dry articles that l’\ have been cleaned in, washed in, of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry- Use this appliance only for its intended cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may purpose as... -
Page 4: Loading The Washer
(continued) detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged preferably in a locked cabinet, cord or plug. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. Keep the area around and underneath Skin irritation could result from the remaining your appli~ces free from the particles that may be picked up by clothing... -
Page 5: Cycle Settings
Setting the Controls Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the proper selections. your selected wash setting. START out to start the washer. If you wish to change LOW: Washer is less than 1/2 full of clothes. setting after washer has started, push Cycle MEDIUM: Between 1/2 and 2/3 full. -
Page 6: Controls Setting Guide
CONTROLS SETTING GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Speed Temperature Load Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Hot or Warm Medium or Light Setting Warm or Cold Medium or Light Setting Work Clothes Heavy soil Medium for small loads Heavy Soil for all other loads Average soil... - Page 7 Refer to Gament Manufacturers’ Care Labels Bleach Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide. when needed.
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Page 8: Bleach Dispenser
(continued) How to Use the Bleach Dispenser Use this dispenser with HIGH WATER LEVEL—1 k cup(310 ml) liquid liquid bleach only. LOW WATER LEVEL—2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid If you prefer to Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly use powdered into bleach dispenser. - Page 9 HOW TO SORT CLOT~S Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. Separate LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers 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 10 HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASmR This illustration, with clothes just Load clothes dry. reaching the Filter Ring, shows a Take a properly sorted group of 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.
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Page 11: Liquid Detergents
Disadvantages Advantages Products Phosphate- Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-Phosphate- Perform satisfactorily in soft Generally do not clean well in hard water. -
Page 12: 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 13 How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution CAUTIONS: of two cups (480 d) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. of hot tap water for 15 minutes.
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Page 14: Hard Water
Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SO~, you have no problem. You water, you need to know if you have it and, if can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget so, how hard it is. -
Page 15: Pretreating
Laundry How to Use it Special Instructions Product and ~pe BLEACH 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. washer or on dry clothes. such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach Dispenser section. -
Page 16: Stains
HOW TO mMOw STAmS Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The Test stain removal product on a hidden inside fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. -
Page 17: Stain Removal Guide
Other Washable Fabrics Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics Apply undiluted liquid detergent. -
Page 18: Problem Solver
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and ON CLOTHES chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). 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 19 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled 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 at bottom of previous page.
- Page 20 — (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE in knit fabrics that have been improperly Relaxation shrinkage can occur stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. is caused when starch or sizing (in some Progressive or delayed shrinkage fabrics) is gradudly removed by laundering.
- Page 21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Wse dl towels and other EXCESSIVE WEAR articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. (continued) Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before washing and mend dl rips and tears.
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Page 22: Agitator
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM WATER LEAKS Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. Make sure end of drain hose is correctlv inserted in and secured to drain facilitv. WASHER IS NOISY Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. -
Page 23: Consumer Services
With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance fiat if you ever need information or assis- 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any able to help. Your cdl—and your question—will be answered prompdy and courteously And you can cdl any time. -
Page 24: Warranty
YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any...
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