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- Page 1 Howto getthe best from YourWasher Use andCareof Setting the controls p4 model Energy-saving t ips WLW3500B BleachandFabric Softener Dispensers Sortingand loading Choosingdetergents Stainremoval Questions? usethe Problem Solver p18 "[he GE Answer Center" 800,626,2000 I.NYrPOINIr...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
(include How to use soak setting ..8 your phone lmmber): to sort the clothes ..Consumer Affairs Model Number Hotpoint It pays to check and Appliance Park pretreat,....Serial Number Louisville, KY40225 Soaking., .... -
Page 3: Washer
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Close supervisionis neces_ WARNING--Toreducethe risk of nunnntze t e _ibility • • ifthisappliance is usedbyor near fire. electric shock, orinjuryto of injury: children Do not allowchildrento _oerSons when using your appliance, •... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
(continued) • The laundry process canreduce wash and spin action and prevem newspeed andpullout Cycle theflameretardancyof fabrics. To Selector Knob to restart• completionof the cycle. avoid such a result, Re garment • Do not change SPEED manufacturer's care instructions SAVE TI-IF E SELECTION while washer is should be followedvery carefully, operating. -
Page 5: Energy-Saving Tips
Tips to help you select settings Energy-saving tips Knits/Delicates Settings-- Heavy, Normal If your clothes and household items don't look clean and flesh after Light Soil Settings-- A combination of agitation and washing, you will probably re-wash soak for more effective polyester For most cottons, linens, work and them., and that means you'll waste knits laundering. -
Page 6: Controls Setting Guide For Different Fabrics And Loads
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Load Wash/Spin Speed Temperature Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Hot or Warm Normal/Fast Normal Soil or Light Soil Warm or Cold Bright/Noncolorf_st Normal/Fast Normal Soil or Light Soil Workclothes Heavv soil Normal/Fast Normal... - Page 7 Saecial Instructions Bleach Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maxinmm detergent recommended page 13. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 13. Noneolorl_ast, only non-chlorine bleach...
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Page 8: How To Use Soak Setting
How tome the How to Use the How tome the Fabric Softener Bleach Dispenser Soak setting Dispenser _tlt • "SOAK" setting temperature ,Position the Fabric Softener • Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use Dispenser on the agitator. -
Page 9: How To Sort The Clothes
How to sort the clothes Sort by soil It pays to check and prepare Sort by surface texture clothes for washing. Separate Separate eEmpty pockets, brush out cufl;, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons. Lightly Soiled • Do any necessal 7 mending rips, hems, tears. -
Page 10: How To Loadyour Washer
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 &ip-dry, use extra care to minimize wrinkling in the wash process: •... -
Page 11: Factors To Consider In Selection Of Detergents And Soap
Factors to consider in selecting detergents and soap Products Disadvantages Advantages Perform well in hard or soft water Are not available in some areas. Phosphate-- Powdered Detergents Wash all types of t:abrics well. Call be used in hot, warm, or cold water. -
Page 12: The Results Of Continued Use Of Carbonate Detergents
The results of continued use of carbonate detergents washer surfaces. The hardness Is your water hard? If it is, and (11 or more grains) and if you wash if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing just a few loads a week, you may fiequency will determine how... -
Page 13: How Nmch Detergent Or Soap Should You Use
How much detergent should you use? The use of a sufficient amoul_t If the recommended amount of How to use detergent--granular or powdered: of detergent is one of the most detergent produces too many suds, switch to a low-sudsing detergent importaut things you can do to Place detergent in the filter pau for brand, aud %llow instructions... -
Page 14: Hard Water-Do You Have
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 if so, how hard detergent as you prefer aim forget and,... -
Page 15: Other Laundry Products
Other laundry products Laundry product and type How to use it Special instructions BLEACH Use your Bleach Dispenser according to 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand instructions on page 8. washer or on dry clothes. -
Page 16: How To Remove Stains
How to remove stains 1. Tly 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. Stain Removal Guide. - Page 17 Stain removal guide Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide, Bleach Other Washable Fabrics on Page 7 Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in ve R- cold water. L_'e &U1 tool to Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefully scrape off as muck adhesive...
- Page 18 Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY LINT OR RESIDUE oIncorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) ON CLOTHES fiom 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.
- Page 19 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY GRAYED • Washer overloaded. Clothes calmot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing CLOTHES gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load. (continued) • Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.
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Page 20: The Problem Solver
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SHRINKAGE, • Relaxation shrinkage cau occur in kuit fabrics that have been improperly stretched KNITS and elongated by the malmfacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash aim dry cycle• •... - Page 21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, oPins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets• Check to make sure _ such objects are removed. Also check wash tub. TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR o Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers• Fasten hooks, zippers and buttons.
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Page 22: The Problem Solver
The Problem Solver cont nued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WATER sure temperature selector switches are correctly set. TEMPERATURE • _ _ sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and IS INCORRECT Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets hot to hot, cold to cold. -
Page 23: User Maintenance Instructions
4 to 6 months-- water from drain pump and hoses Manager, Consumer Relations aim remove auy lint that may have to prevent freezing. Hotpoint accumulated. No tools are needed, Do not store the washer where it Appliance Park simply grasp agitator with both... -
Page 24: Warranty
YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelledcheck to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original...