Hotpoint WLW2500B Use And Care Manual page 21

PROBLEM
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, WPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as
collars and cuffs
WASHER WON'T
OPERATE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure dl such objects
are removed. Also check wash tub.
Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buc~es, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and
buttons. Remove sharp buttons and belt buc~es. This is especially important in
washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See page U.
Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes to come into contact with
toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that
came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not contaminate
clothing articles with these chemicals.
. Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before
washing and mend all rips and tears.
normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by
washer. You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a High
Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. Remove
collar stays, when possible.
Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough
spots if necessary.
May be caused by use of Normal/Fast Wash/Spin Speed for delicate articles. Use
Gentle/Slow Wash/Spin Speed. Refer to Garment Manufacturers' Care Labels.
Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused
by washer. Slow process by washing on Gentle/Slow Wash/Spin Speed.
move freely. Select correct water level.
Pretreat with liquid detergent.
Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
. Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position.
Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.
Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical
outlet, remove it. Washer should have separate outlet.
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