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Hotpoint WLW3750B Use And Care Manual

Hotpoint WLW3750B Use And Care Manual

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How to get the best from
YourWasher
Contents
Agitator
Appliance Registration
Bleach Dispenser
Care and Cleaning
Controls Setting Guide
Cycle Settings
Detergents and
Other Additives
Energy-Saving Tips
Fabric Softener DisDenser
Hard Water
Limestone Deposits
Loading
Model and Serial Numbers
Problem Solver
Repair Service
Sorting Clothes
Stains
User Maintenance Instructions 26
Back Cover
Warranty
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
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  • Page 1 How to get the best from YourWasher Contents Agitator model Appliance Registration Bleach Dispenser Care and Cleaning Controls Setting Guide Cycle Settings Detergents and 13-17 Other Additives Energy-Saving Tips Fabric Softener DisDenser Hard Water Limestone Deposits 4, 12 Loading Model and Serial Numbers 7, 11, 17 20-25 Problem Solver...
  • Page 2 Help us help you... Write down the model Before using your washer, FOR YOUR SAFETY read this book carefully. and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label on the If you smell gas: It is intended to help you operate lower left side near the front.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. if this appiiance is used by or near of injury: children. M not allow children persons when using your appBance, to play inside, on or with this ammonia or acids such as vinegar appliance or any discarded the following: and/or rust remover.

  • Page 4: Setting The Controls

    Important Safety Imtructiom (continued) For washer operation SAVE THESE The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To Do not Ieave washer lid up avoid such a result, the garment during cycle. This will stop the manufacturer’s care instructions wash and spin action and prevent should be followed very carefully.
  • Page 5 Heavy, Normal and Light Soak Setting— Soil Settings— A combination of agitation and Use with most soaking aids to 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 Water speed Temperature Cycle Sett@ Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Hot or Warm Normal Soil or Light Soil Bright/Non-colorfast Warm or Cold Normal Soil or Light Soil Work Clothes loads, Heavy soil Normal/Fast Normal Soil for small Heavy Soil for all other loads Average soil Normal/Fast Hot or Warm...
  • Page 7 Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labeh Bleach Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 15. Only non-chlorine type bleach when needd. 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 tome the How tome the How to Use the Bleach Dispenser Fabric Softener Soak setting Dispenser ND, MA, SO,L . ~~SOAKJ’ setting temperature Position the Fabric Softener bleach only. If you prefer to use will automatically be cold. Dispenser on the agitator. powdered bleach, pour it into the If a hot or warm soak is desired, wash basket along with your...
  • Page 9 How to Use the system The HANDWASH system can be —Pull out Cycle Selector Knob to used to handle small loads of Softener Dispensers, see page 8. start washer. regular fabrics—up to 2 pounds— Close lid and set controls as When washing stockings, panty or for easy and economical washing follows:...
  • 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 a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil.

  • Page 11: How To Sort The Clothes

    How to sort the clothes Sort by surface texture Sort by soil check and pays to prepare clothes for washing. Separate Separate Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hook hooks and button buttons. Do any necessary mending— rips, hems, tears.
  • Page 12 How to load your wwher Special recommendations for 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, Permanent Press clothes...
  • Page 13 and soap Factors to consider in selecting detergenh Disadvantages Advantages Are not available in some areas. Perform well in hard or soft water Powdered Detergenk 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 resulk of continued use of carbonate dete~enfi (11 or more grains) and if you wash Is your water hard? If it is, and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing just a few loads a week, you may if you use a carbonate type non- frequency will determine how see limestone buildups in just a few...
  • Page 15 How much dete~ent should you use? The use of a sufficient amount If the recommended amount of How to use detergent—granular or powdered: of detergent is one of the most detergent produces too many suds, important things you can do to switch to a low sudsing detergent For best results, add detergent make sure your wash comes out...
  • Page 16 Hard water—do you have it? Before you can decide what to do If your water is SO~, you have no about hard water, you need to problem. You can use soap or know if you have it and, if so, how detergent as you prefer and forget hard it is.
  • Page 17 Other laundry produc@ product and type How to use it Special instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid Use your Bleach Dispenser according to Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand instructions on page 8. washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s colors, Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
  • Page 18 How to remove shim 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the See next page for Using Chlorine Bleach for easier it is to remove. White and Bleachable Fabrics. 2. Before attempting to remove Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine For more complete information on any stain, take these steps:...
  • Page 19 Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Wge Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to (Chewing Gum, etc.) with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics Apply undiluted liquid detergent.
  • Page 20 Questions? PROBLEM ‘ 1 LINT OR WSIDUE ON CLOTHES pound of dry clothes. . Use ofnon.phospha~ detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a water sofiener. . ~de~ residue from granulmdetergent may appear to be lint. Predissolve granular detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is completely dissolved before adding clothes;...
  • Page 21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY GRAYED Insufficient detergent. You 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. .
  • Page 22 The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWED CLOTHES as Clorox 2 brand), Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care hstructions. Restore color (continued) * Eon or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots. before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach. 2.
  • Page 23 PROBLEM Permanent Press with qular laundry. of detergent. non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high<arbonate-built detergent. Failure to use fabric so~ner. Proper use will minimize wrifiing, Some wrinUes may remain which cannot be removed. SNAGS, HOLES, Pins on garments or sharp objects lefi in pwkets. Ch=k to make sure dl such objects TEARS, HPS OR are removed.
  • Page 24 The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is TEARS, WPS normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by OR EXCESSIVE washer.
  • Page 25 POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM WATER WON’T Make sure drain hose is not kinked. DRAIN 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 Cleatiq The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. The exterior. Wipe off any spills of Lubricate washing compounds. Wipe or dust with grease 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 further help.
  • Page 28 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...