(include How to use the your phone number): Handwash ® system .... Consumer Affairs Model Number Hotpoint Energy-saving tips ... Appliance Park Serial Number How to sort the clothes ..11 Louisville, KY40225 Use these numbersin any...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. o Close supervision is necessary To mini_ the potability WARNING--To reduce the risk of if this appliance is used by or near off.y: orinjuryto fire, electric shock, ctfildren. Do not allow children to persons when using your appliance, o Do not mix chlorine bleach with play inside, on or with this appliance...
Import.ant Safety Instructions (contmu ) new speed and pull out Cycle •The laundry process can reduce wash and spin action and prevent Selector Knob to restart• completion of the cycle• the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, the garment •...
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Tips to Help You Select Settings Heavy, Normal and Light Knits/Ddicates Settings-- Soak Setting-- Soil Settings-- 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.
ControlsSettil Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Wash/Spin Load Cycle Setting Speed Temperature Cottons and Linens NormaVFast Hot or Warm White/Colorfast Normal Soil or Light Soil Normal/Fast Warm or Cold Bright Non-colorfast Nomlal Soil or Light Soil Work Clothes Normal'Fast Heavy soil Normal...
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers' Care Labels Bleach Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended Only non-chlorine tvly,_ bleach when needed, page 15. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 15.
How to Use the How tome the How tome the Fabric Softener Soak setting Bleach Dispenser Dispenser NORM_ S01/ Htm¥ 8_ ,Position the Fabric Softener *"SOAK" settin_temperature • Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only• If you prefer to use Dispenseron the agitator•...
How to Use the HANDWASH ® system .Put 1/4 to 1/3 cup(,60 to 80 ml) --Pull out Cycle Selector Knob to The HANDWASH system can be start washer• used to handle small loads of detergent in the washbasket• regular fabrics--up to 2 pounds-- •...
Energy-Saving Tips 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...
How to sort the clothes Sort by soil [t pays to check and Sort by surface texture prepare clothes for washing. Separate eEmpD" pockets, brush out cuffs, Separate zip zippers, snap snaps, hook hooks and button buttons. * Do any necessary mending-- rips, hems, tears.
How to load your washer 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, extra care to minimize wrinkling the wash process: •...
Factors to consider in selecting detergentsand soap Products Advantages Disadvantages Are not available in some areas. Perform well in hard or soft water Phosphate-- 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...
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The results of continued use of carbonate detergents washer surfaces. The hardness (11 or more grains) and if you wash Is your water hard? If it is, and just a few loads a week, you may if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing see limestone buildups in just a few frequency will determine how...
How much detergent should you use? If tile recommended amoum of The use of a sufficient amount How to use detergent 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 call do to make...
Hard water--do you have it? If your water is SOFT, you have no Before you can decide what to do 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.
Other laundry products Laundry to use it Special instructions product and type BLEACH Use your Bleach Dispenser according to Chlorine Liquid 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on drv clothes. such as Clorox brand instructions on page 8.
How to remove stains Stain Removal Hint-- stains to remove as soon as Using Chlorine Bleach for See next page for pos.sib!e, The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove• White and Bleachable Fabrics• Stain Removal Guide• For more complete information 2.
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Stain removal guide Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 Adhesives Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Rub with ice or immerse in ve132 cold water. _._'e dull tool to (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefully scrape off as much adhesive...
Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY LINT OR RESIDUE ,Incorrectsortingofclothes.Separatelint-producers(such terry towels and chenille) ON CLOTHES from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). • Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM GRAYED • Insufficient detergem. You may need to increase amount of detergem used if load is CLOTHES larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
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The Problem Solver (contimled) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWED • Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such CLOTHES as Clorox 2 brand)• Refer to Garment Manufacturers' Care Instructions• Restore color (continued) using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), follow package directions•...
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM WRINKLING IN ,Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PERMANENT PRESS ,Too malayclothes in dryer.Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combineloads. AND "NO-IRON" ITEMS , Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirtsor blouses.
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The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, • As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fiaying at collars and cuffs• This is TEARS, RIPS normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process• It is not caused by OR EXCESSIVE washer•...
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY • Make sure drain hose is not kinked• WATER WON'T DRAIN • Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. ,Make sure hose connectionsare tight at faucets. WATER LEAKS • Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. WASHER IS NOISY •...
Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The tub. The porcelain 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 damp cloth.
In most cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number--to: Manager, Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:...
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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of originalpurchase date such as your sales slip orcancelled c heckto establish warranty period. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original...
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