Table of Contents
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How to _etthe best from
YourWasher
Contents
Agitator
22
Appliance
Registration
2
Care of Washer
22
6,7
Detergents
and
Other Additives
9-13
Energy-Saving
Tips
12
12
10
Loading
8
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Moving & Vacation Tips
22
Operating the Washer
4
5,7
Problem
Solver
16-21
Repair Service
23
Safety Instructions
3,4
Sorting
5
Stains
14
15
22
Back Cover
Use and Care of
model
WLW3000B
The GE Answer Center"
800.626.2000
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
How to _etthe best from YourWasher Contents Use and Care of Agitator model Appliance Registration Care of Washer WLW3000B Controls Setting Guide Detergents Other Additives 9-13 Energy-Saving Tips Hard Water Limestone Deposits Loading Model and Serial Numbers Moving & Vacation Tips Operating the Washer Pre-Treating Problem... -
Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
4. Immediately call your numbers here: or need more help, write (include gas supplier your phone number): Consumer Affairs Model Number Hotpoint Appliance Park FOR YOUR SAFETY Louisville. KY40225 Serial Number not store or use Use these numbers in any... - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS using -Read all instructions before this appliance. mi_e the possibility WA_RNING--To_uce the risk or adding clothes, push in the Cycle Selector knob to "STOP" off'we,electric shock, or injury to of injury: position, then wait until the • Do not _x chlorine bleach with machine has completely stopped ammonia or acids such as vinegar before opening the lid.
- Page 4 important Safety Instructio (continued) • Do not wash fiberglass articles in • The laundry process can reduce washer operation your washer• Skin irritation could the flame retardancy of fabrics, To • Do not leave washer lid up result from the remaining particles avoid such a result, the garment during cycle•...
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Page 5: Sorting
How to sort the clothes texture Sort by soil It pays to check and prepare Sort by surface clothes for washing. Separate Separate "w • Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons. • Do any necessary mending--rips, hems, tears. -
Page 6: Controls Setting Guide
different fabrics and loads Controls Setting Guide for Load Bleach Wash Water Temperature Cottons aud Linens White/Colorfast Hot or Warm Liquid chlorine type. Warm or Cold Bright/Noncolorfast Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Workclothes White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Heavy soil Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. - Page 7 ,ecial Instructions It" colorti_st is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maxilnum detergent recommended on page 1l Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maxilnum detergent recommended in guide on page If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11.
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Page 8: Loading
How to load your washer 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: •... -
Page 9: Hard Water
Factors to consider in selecting detergents and soap Products Disadvantages Advantages Are not available in some areas. Performwell 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 Performsatisfactorily in soft Non-Phosphate--... -
Page 10: Limestone Deposits
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 if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing just a few loads a week, you may phosphate detergent, you will... - Page 11 How much detergentshould you use? If the recommended amount of 7he use of a sufficient amount 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 Place detergent in the filter pan for brand, and follow instructions...
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Page 12: Energy-Saving Tips
Hard watermdo you have it? Before you can decide what to do If your water is SOFT, you have about hard water, you need to know no problem. You can use soap or if you have it and, if so, how hard detergent as you prefer and forget it is. -
Page 13: Pre-Treating
Other laundry products Laundry product and type How to use it Special instructions BLEACH Dilute bleach with at least one quart l) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand (0.96 liter) water and add after wash washer or on dry clothes. -
Page 14: Stains
How to remove stains 1. Try to remove stains as soon as Stain Removal Hint-- possible. The fresher the stain, the See next page for Using Chlorine Bleach for easier it is to remove. White and Bleachable Fabrics. Stain Removal Guide. -
Page 15: Stain Removal Guide
Stain removal guide ' Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page6 Adhesives Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Rub with ice or ilmnerse in very cold water. Use drill tool to (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefully scrape off as much adhesive... - Page 16 Questions? Use This Problem Solver POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM . Lnco_t sorting ofclothes. Sep arat e Iint-p_ucers (such as terry towels and chenille) fromtint.receivers (such _ man-made fabrics, velveteen, eordu_)_ , Washing too!ong, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per _ofdry clothes.
- Page 17 POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES eInsufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger thin normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard. * Water not hot enough for type of load.
- Page 18 The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY _LLOWED ,Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check CL_HES hem of T-shirt or pillow case• If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body oil•...
- Page 19 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WRINKLING IN • Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PERMANENT PRESS AND "NO-IRON" • Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. ITEMS •...
- Page 20 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, RIPS OR normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process It is not caused by EXCESSIVE WEAR...
- Page 21 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. WATER LEAKS • Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. •...
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Page 22: User Maintenance Instructions
Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The tub. The porcelain is self- cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evapolzae. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. The exterior. Wipe off any spills Lubricate of washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. - Page 23 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...
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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...