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Hotpoint WW331OR Use And Care Manual

Hotpoint WW331OR Use And Care Manual

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Agitator
Appliance Registration
Bleach Dispenser
Care and Cleaning
Detergents, Other Additives 11-15
Energy-Saving Tips
Loading the Washer
Model and Serial Numbers
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Soak Cycle
Sorting Clothes
Stains
Stain Removal Guide
Storage and Vacation Tips
Back Cover
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    How to get the best from Contents Use and Care of Agitator Appliance Registration model Bleach Dispenser Care and Cleaning Consumer Services Controls Setting Guide Cycle Settings Detergents, Other Additives 11–15 Energy-Saving Tips Hard Water Limestone Deposits Loading the Washer 4, 10 Model and Serial Numbers Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Save time and money. Write down the model Read this book carefully. 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 the section.
  • Page 3 or dry articles that Do not wash WARNING-To reduce the risk 4’\ have been cleaned in, washed in, of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, combustible or explosive substances follow basic precautions, including the following: (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry- Use this appliance only for ib intended purpose cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may...
  • Page 4 (continued) Do not Keep all laundry aids (such as operate this appliance if it is damaged, detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has preferably in a locked cabinet. cord or plug. Observe dl warnings on container Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer.
  • Page 5 Setting the Controls Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise proper selections. to your selected wash setting. Pull Cycle Selector knob START out to start the washer. LOW: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes. If you wish to change MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 1/2 full.

  • Page 6: Controls Setting Guide

    CONTROLS SETTmG GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Load Temperature 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 Hot or Warm...
  • Page 7 Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels Bleach Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Detergent Guide. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide. when needed.

  • Page 8: Soak Cycle

    (continued) How to Use the Bleach Dispenser Use this dispenser with HIGH WATER LEVEL—1 X 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 Separate chenille—give up lint. 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 Washer

    HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER 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.

  • Page 11: Hard Water

    Disadvantages Advantages Products Are not available in some areas. Phosphate- 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 Non-Phosphate- Perform satisfactorily in soft 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, CAUTIONS: they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. of hot tap water for 15 minutes.
  • Page 14 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 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine Dispenser section.
  • Page 16 HOW TO ~MOVE STAmS 1. 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. Before attempting to remove any stain, take Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.
  • Page 17 Other Washable Fabrics White and Bleachable Fabrics Stain See Controls Setting Guide. dull tool to Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use (Chewing Gum, etc.) as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.

  • Page 18: Problem Solver

    QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). ON CLOTHES Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes.
  • Page 19 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is (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: The Problem Solver

    THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when smch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering.
  • Page 21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES, Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids TEARS, RIPS OR and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all 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 22: User Maintenance Instructions

    (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. 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.

  • Page 23: Consumer Services

    With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assis- tance, we’ll be there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! 800.626.2000 In-Home Repak Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Service 800-GE-CARES You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be warranty expires.

  • 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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