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Hotpoint WLW3700B Use And Care Manual

Hotpoint WLW3700B Use And Care Manual

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Setting the controls
Bleach and Fabric
Softener Dispensers
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Han wash
Sorting and loading
Choosing detergents
Stain removal
Questions?
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Use and Care of
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  • Page 1 Use and Care of Setting the controls model Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispensers Han wash system Sorting and loading Choosing detergents Stain removal Questions? The GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Write down the model Before usi~ your washer, Safety instructions ..3,4 and serial numbers. read this book carefully. How to operate your It is intended to help you operate washer ....4, 5 You’ll find them on a label on the and maintain your new washer lower left side near the front.
  • Page 3 Read dl i@rudiom before mi~ thk apphmce. if this appfiance is used by or near persons when using your appliance, o Do not mix chlorine bleach with play hside, on or withthisappliance follow basic precautions, including ammonia or acids such as vinegar or any discarded appliance.
  • Page 4 . The laundry process can reduce new speed and pdl out Cycle wash and spin action and prevent Selector Knob to restart. completion of the cycle. the flame rehrdanq of fabrics. To avoid such a result, the garment . Do not change SPEED manufacturer’s care ins~ctions should be followed very carefully.
  • Page 5 Heavy, Normal and Li@t Soak SettiW— Soil SettiWs— Use with most soaking aids to A combination of agitation and loosen embedded soils and stains. soak for more effective polyester For most cottons, linens, work and knits laundering. Plus an extended play clothes.
  • Page 6 Wash/Spin Wash Water Speed Temperature Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Normal/Fast Hot or Warm Normal Soil or Light Soil Bright/Non-colorfast Normal/Fast Normal Soil or Light Soil Warm or Cold Work Clothes Heavy soil Normal/Fast Normal Soil for small loads, Heavy Soil for all other loads Average soil Normal/Fast...
  • Page 7 Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labek Bleach Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 15. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 15. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

  • Page 8: How To Use The Handwash@ System

    How to Use the How tome the Soak settiq Bleach Dispenser temperature Position the Fabric Softener Use this dispenser with liquid will automaticall~be c;ld. Dispenser on the agitator. bleach only. I; you prefer touse powdered bleach, pour it into the If a hot or warm soak is desired, .
  • Page 9 How to Use the system Put 1/4 to 1/3 —Pull out Cycle Selector Knob to The HANDWASH system can be start washer. detergent in the wish basket. used to handle small loads of regular fabrics—up to 2 pounds— When washing stockings, panty .
  • Page 10 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 water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil.

  • Page 11: How To Sort The Clothes

    How to sort the clothes pays to by soil check and Sort by surface texture prepare clothes for washing. Separate Separate Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hook hooks and button buttons. rips, hems, tears. from from Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain.

  • Page 12: How To Load Your Washer

    How to load your wmher Special recommendations 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 wrinkling in the wash process: Be careful not to overload washer.

  • Page 13: Factors To Consider In

    and soap Factors to consider in selecting detergenb Disadvantages Advantages Products 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 14 The results of continued use of carbonate dete~ents (11 or more grains) and if you wash washer surfaces. The hardness Is your water hard? If it is, and just a few loads a week, you may of your water and your washing if you use a carbonate type non- see limestone buildups in just a few frequency will determine how...

  • Page 15: How Much Detergent Or Soap Should You Use

    How much detergent should you use? How to use detergent ‘ If the recommended amount of The use of a sufficient amount of Granular or Powdered—For best detergent produces too many suds, detergent is one of the most impor- results, put the detergent next to switch to a low sudsing detergent tant things you can do to make brand, and follow instructions on...
  • Page 16 Hard water—do you have it? If your water is SO~, you have no Before you can decide what to do problem. You can use soap or about hard water, you need to detergent as you prefer and forget know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is.

  • Page 17: Other Laundry Products

    Other laundry produc~ How to use it Special instructions product and type BLEACH Chlorine Liquid Use your Bleach Dispenser according to Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes. instructions on page 8. such as Clorox brand 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s colors.

  • Page 18: How To Remove Stains

    How to remove stiim Try to remove stains as soon as Stain Removal Hint— possible. The fresher the stain, the Using Chlorine Bleach for See next page for easier it is to remove. White and Bleachable Fabrics. For more complete information on Mix 1/4 cup ml) chlorine 2.
  • Page 19 Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Rge 7 Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc.) with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent.
  • Page 20 Questions? POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM and chenille) LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velvet=n, corduroy). . Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one 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 21 POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM GRAYED . Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is 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.

  • Page 22: The Problem Solver

    The Problem Solver (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM YELLOWED as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore color using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), follow package directions. (continued) Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots. 1.
  • Page 23 PROBLEM Leaving clothes in d~er after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PERMANENT P~SS Too many clothes in dryer. Dry ody one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. AND “NO-IRON” Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work ITEMS clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shim or blouses.
  • Page 24 The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY . As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is HOLES, SNAGS, normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by TEARS, RIPS washer.
  • Page 25 PROBLEM Make sure drain hose is not kinked. WATER WON’T . Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. WATER LEAKS . Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. WASHER IS NOISY front jam nuts tight.
  • Page 26 Care and CleafiW The tub. The porcelain is Leave self-cleaning. lid open after washing to allow moisture to Do not use harsh evaporate. or gritty cleansers. The exterior. Wipe off any spills of Lubricate with grease washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth.

  • Page 27: If You Need Service

    If You Need Service To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for firther help.
  • Page 28 Or, if you desire, we will provide a GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT completely reconditioned FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT transmission. You pay for the CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICE. shop reconditioning labor, the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

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