GE WW3000S Use And Care Manual

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Contents

Agitator

Appliance Registration

Use and Care of

Care and Cleaning

model

Consumer Services

Cycle Settings

WW3000S

Detergents and Additives 10.11 Energy-Saving Tips

Fabric and Cycle Settings

Hard Water

Important Phone Numbers 19 Loading the Washer 4,8

Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructions

Problem Solver

13-17

Stiety Instructions

3,4

Soak Cycle

Sorting Clothes

Stains

Stain Removal Guide

Storage and Vacation Tips 17 User Maintenance Instructions 17

warranty Back Cover

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

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YOU...

Read this book carefully.

Save time and money.

It is intended to help you

Before you request service . . .

operate and maintain your

check the Problem Solver

new washer properly.

section. It lists causes of minor

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

operating problems that you can correct yourself.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include

If you received a

your phone number)

damaged washer,..

Consumer Affairs

Immediately contact the dealer (or

Hotpoint

builder) that sold you the washer.

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the lower left side near the front.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your washer. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your washer.

All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back 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.

First, contact the people who

~NALLY, if your problem

serviced your appliance. Explain

is still not resolved, write:

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

cases, this will solve the problem.

Action Panel

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North

Wacker

Drive

write all the details—including

Chicago, IL 60606

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville. KY 40225

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“ ~ORTA

NT Q ~FE~

~sTR~c~oNs

Read W imtmctiom befam

ming

ttis

appfimce.

WARNWG-TO reduce the

risk

b’j

Do not

wash or

dry articles

that

of fire, electric shock, or injury

)

have been

cle~ned

in, washed in,

nersons

when

using vour anoliance.

soaked

in,

spot~

with

combustible or explosive substances

‘----K

-- ----x,

paint, gaso~~e, degreasers, dry-

WMIIg

SulventsY

kerosene,

etc.)

which may

nite

ewpl~de. DO

~ot

add

th~~ s~bs~~~es

. . . . . . . . . . .

water. Do

not

use

these substances

●

This washer must be properly

around your

washer an~or

dryer

during

installed and located in accordance

operation.

with the Installation Instructions

bas~e

precautions,

incl~ding t~e:folloting:

●

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

\sucn m Wa

described in this Use and Care Book.

Clr--:--

--’

i~..

-. -..1

tfi

tha wach

before it is used.

If you did not receive

-WTWWTO

rnmn

AnnnT

O A

Installation Instructions sheet with your washer,

ic n

you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer

Center!

800.626.2000,

—Proper#y

ground to conform with all

governing

codes

and ordinances. Follow

details in Installation Instructions.

—hstall or store where it will

not be

exposed

CIRCUMSTANCES.

to temperatures below freezing or exposed

possibiKty

damage

to the weather.

used

hot wate

<onnect

to a properly rated, protected and

sizti

into a

rc-SJ--

power

supply

circuit to avoid electrical overload,

a., *fi(

<onnect

to adequate plumbing and drain

al- ----

.,----

ERvprnl minxlf

facilities as described in the Installation Instructions.

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system. This

escaw. i

imwwwrn

Mnvunix WAa

. .

~roduced

the

chemical action

within

yourwaterheater andthegas

an accumulate in

th~ wat~r heater

an#or

water

~ ipes

hot

water has not been used

for

period

of two weeks

arlonger.

HYDROGEN

GAS CAN ~

BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER

THESE

to prevent

th~

Ijury,

you have not

for two weeks or more, or move

~i~~nce in

which the

hot water

system

!=Y =Iut have

been used

for some time$

turn

hoi

wntar

fauce%

and

#low

them

to run for

“.. . . . .

..---tes

before using

any

electrical

amnliance which

connated

to the

hot

water

will

allow

any hydrogen gas to

Since

th~

gas is

fhunmable,

do not

an open

Rame

or appliance

recess.

Turn

off water faucets when the washer is

not

smo~e

or use

use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and

during this

minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture.

*Never

reach

into

washer

while

.is

●

When disconnecting this appliance

moving.

Before loading,

unloading

pull by the plug rather than the cord to

adding clothes, push in the Cycle

avoid

damage

to the cord or junction Of

Selector knob to 0~ position, then

cord and plug. Make sure

that

the cord

wait until the machine has completely stopped

is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped

before opening the lid.

over or otherwise subjected to

damage

or stress.

●

not repair or replace any part

●

Close supervision

is necessary if

of the appliance or attempt any

this appliance is

used by

or near

servicing

unless

specifically

children.

not

allow

children

recommended in this Use and Care

Book

or in

to play inside, on,

with this

published user-repair instructions that you

apyliance or

any discarded

understand and have the

skWs

to carry

out,

appliance. Dispose of discarded

app~ances and

shipping or packing materials properly.

Before

discarding a washer, or removing from

service,

mtiimize the possibtiity

of injury:

remove

the washer

lid.

●

Do not

mix

chlorine

bleach

with

(continued nextpage)

ammonia or acids such as vinegar

an~or

rust remover. Mixing can produce a

%Wc”

toxic gas which may cause

death,

—

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MORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUC~ONS

(continued)

●

Keep

rdl laundry

aids

(such

●

Do not operate

this appfiance

if it is damaged,

detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,

malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has

etc.)

out of

the

reach of children,

missing or broken parts, including a damaged

preferably in a

locked

cabinet.

cord or plug.

Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Never climb on or stand on the washer top.

●

Keep the area around and underneath

●

Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer.

Skin irritation could result from the remaining

your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible

particles that may be picked up by clothing

.,..

during subsequent washer use.

materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

‘(

. The laundry process

can

reduce the

flame

retardancy

of fabrics. To avoid

Keep the

floor around

your appliances clean and

dry

to reduce

the possibility of slipping.

such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions

●

To minimize

the

possibility of electric

should be followed very carefully.

shock, unplug this appliance from

the

power

supply before attempting

any

maintenance or cleaning,

For washer operation

NOTE:

Turning the Cycle

Seleetor

●

Do not leave washer lid up during cycle.

knob to an 0~ position does

NOT

This will stop the wash and spin action

disconnect

th~

appliance from the

and prevent completion of the cycle.

power

supply.

* Do not WWr

with

controls.

SAW -E

~S~UC~ONS

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER

WARNING-TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your

appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Sorting and Loading

● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color

● Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not to

and amount of soil, according to instructions in How

overload. See How to Load Your Washer section.

to Sort Clothes section.

● For information about bleaches and fabric softeners,

● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents

see Other Laundry Products section.

for information on detergents and other laundry additives.

● Close the lid. The washer will fill but not agitate or

spin with the lid open.

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Wash Water Temperature Selection

For hot water wash, set Cycle Selector

RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE WILL

to WARM WASH.

ALWAYS BE COLD.

● For cold water wash, set

Cycle

Selector

to COLD WASH.

Starting or Choosing the Cycle

● Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start the cycle.

START ,

If you wish to change cycle setting after washer has started, push Cycle Selector knob in to stop washer

‘

and reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time during the cycle.

STOP

How to Soak in Your Washer

Allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired.

After desired soak period, pull out Cycle Selector knob to complete cycle.

Cycle Times —

Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes)

NOTES:

Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle.

● Total time does

not

include water fill times. Fill times vary

depending on household water pressure and your selected water level.

ENERGY-SAVING

TWS

vour

clothes and household items don’t look clean ●

Alwavs

rinse in cold water. The

temperature

and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash

of the rinse does not affect cleaning. them.. and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load

●

Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility

them properly, select correct cycles, use enough

can tell you which are the off-peak hours.

detergent and choose

water temperature warm

● Use your washer’s Normal Spin. This will remove

enough to release and get rid of soil.

more water during spin, which will shorten drying

●

Trv

to wash less often. Save articles of the same

cycle to save more energy.

type of fabric until you have a full load.

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SUGGESTED FABWC

CYCLE

SETT~GS

Cycle Suggested

For Clothes

LoaWabrics

such as:

Regular

● Cottons and linens

● Denims

● Blankets***

● Baby clothes (sturdy)

● Down-filled garments,

washing is

recommend(

● Pillows**

f machine d*

Special Instructions

*Down-filled

gaments

**Pillows

***Blankets

WasMSpin

Speed

Norrnal~ast

Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. WASH SEPARATELY. Wet down gives off an odor which maybe absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 garments at a time or add towels to balance. GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.

Pillows are made of different

materials~acron, foam, polyester, natural feather,

and down. MANUFACTURER’S CARE LABELS MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend, to prevent escape of the filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes. Add two pillows at a time to balance load. Use largest water level.

Fill washer with water; add detergent and allow to dissolve. Add blanket. WASH ONLY ONE BLANKET AT A TIME. On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage.

Pre-treat

heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES

Sort by Surface Texture

Separate

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint.

LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately.

For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section.

Sort

by Soil

In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible.

Sort by Color

For instructions

Separate

on different fabrics

;:;;;a:;:;;;:

Settings guide.

It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing.

● Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,

zip zippers, and fasten snaps, hooks and buttons.

● Do any necessary mending—rips,

hems, tears.

● Check all items for areas of heavy

soil or stain.

● Remove stains. See Stain

Removal Guide.

● Turn

poly

knits inside-out to

minimize fabric surface damage.

EXTRA CLEANING

(See

Tips to Help You Select

Settings section for instructions.) See Stain Removal Guide. See the Fabric and Cycle

Settings guide. See The Problem

Solver

section.

Soaking and Pretreating—a good way to loosen deep soils and stains.

A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to remove heavy soils, embedded dirt and even some stains.

Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a preliminary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see How to Use the Soak Cycle.

FOR

INFO~ATION

ON SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products Guide.

Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing

in a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent or soap. For best results, wait

1/2

hour

before washing.

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HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER

This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample room to move because they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down

which encourages overloading. This size load requires a full water fill.

What is the best size load of clothes—large, medium, or small? Save time, energy and detergent by avoiding extra use of

the washer. Try to wash a full load of clothes. If you can it is better to save clothes until you have a full load. If you must wash smaller loads, save water, energy and detergent by adjusting the water level for the size of the load. See Operating Instructions.

● Load clothes dry.

● Take a properly sorted group of

clothes and drop them loosely in

the wash basket in this order:

Large items–like sheets. Do

not wrap around the agitator.

Small items–like

washcloths.

Medium size items–like

towels.

DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR WASHER.

● Try to mix large and small items

in each machine load for better washing action.

● Wash large items (blankets, bed

spreads, mattress pads, etc. ) separately.

If machine is overloaded, you

may experience

oversudsing

out of balance conditions.

Add Items After the Washer Has Started

“

Turn off the washer by pushing in the Cycle NOTE: When washing stockings, panty hose and

Selector knob.

other easily tangled items, always handle separately.

● Add any additional articles by submerging them next

To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net

to the agitator.

laundry bag.

Special Recommendations for Washing Permanent Press If You Do Not Have a Dryer

If you are machine-washing permanent press clothes

● Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent press

that you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to

clothes must have ample room to move freely. A

minimize wrinkling in the wash process:

medium size permanent press load is the largest

● Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops

that should be washed.

and hang immediately.

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HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHOULD YOU USE?

The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount.

Amount required varies If the recommended amount of according to:

detergent produces too many suds,

1. Water hardness

switch to a lower

sudsing

detergent

2. Amount of soil

brand, and follow instructions

3. Size of load

on package.

4. Type of detergent Using too little

5. Wash temperature

detergent is a

Use more detergent if

common cause of laundry

you have...

—

1. Hard water

problems. Always

2. Large loads

measure detergent

3. Greasy or oily

soils

in a standard measuring cup.

4. Lower wash temperature

5. Low phosphate detergent

How to use detergent; granular, powdered or liquid:

For best results, add detergent to the wash basket before loading clothes. If you load your clothes first, add detergent next to the agitator.

HARD WATER—DO YOU

~VE

IT?

Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so,

how hard it is.

● If you live in a municipal area, contact your

water company.

● If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,

contact your county agent.

The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon (3.8 liters).” This means:

O to 3.5 grains per gallon (3.8

liters)—SOFT

3.6 to 7 grains—HARD

7.1 to 10.5 grains—VERY HARD

10.6 grains and over—EXTREMELY HARD

If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than

10 grains—and you use phosphate detergent, you also

have no problem. But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need

to soften your water with either...

1. An installed water softener in your home, or

The use of a packaged water softener.

For information on water softeners, see the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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OT~R

LAU~RY

PRODUCTS

Laundry Product and

~pe

BLEACH

Chlorine liquid such as

Clorox

brand

Non-chlorine such as

Clorox

2 brand

FABWC SOFTENERS

Rinse additive such as Downy brand

SANITIZER Chlorine bleach such as

Clorox

brand

WATER SOFTENER Non-precipitating such as

Calgon

brand

Precipitating such as Borax brand

SOAK AGENT Such as

Biz

brand

PRE-TREATING, STAIN

AND SPOT REMOVERS Such as Spray>n Wash and

K2R

brands

TINTS AND DYES

Powdered such as

Rit

and

Tintex

brands

How to Use It

Use your bleach dispenser. See How to Use Your Bleach Dispenser section.

If you do not have a bleach dispenser, pour diluted bleach next to the agitator.

package directions.

Put

bleach into washer with detergent.

package directions

for diluting softeners.

Use in case of infection and contagious disease. See under

Bleach above.

package directions.

Add at start of wash

cycle.

Follow package directions. Add at start of wash cycle.

package directions,

Follow package directions. Treat only heavily soiled areas. Check garments’ care labels for instructions.

package directions.

NOTE: Tinted garments may

not be colorfast. Wash separately,

Special Instructions

1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour

undiluted

liquid

chlorine bleach directly into washer

or on dry clothes.

2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as:

silk,

wool,

spandex,

or non-fast colors.

3) Check manufacturers’ care labels for special instructions.

1) May be used on most fabrics. Test fabric first,

1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.

2) Reduces static electricity.

3) Use the following manufacturer’s direction. Too much may cause a hard, rough feeling on some clothes.

4) Do not pour directly on clothes.

Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses.

Suspends hardness minerals in solution,

keepin&

water clear. Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate

which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.

For best results, soak garments a minimum of

minutes.

CAUTION: Washer and dryer control panels and finishes may be damaged by some laundry

pre-treatment soil and

stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the washer. Apply these

pre-treatment

products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by

pre-treatment

products is not covered by your warranty.

Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next

load.

Go through

complete cycle using hot water,

1/2

cup (

120 ml)

detergent,

1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts. Caution: Tinting

may discolor plastic in washer. Subsequent washings will

reduce discoloration but may never eliminate it.

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Try to remove stains as soon as possible.

● Test stain removal product on a hidden

The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.

inside seam or on a sample of the material.

2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take

● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.

these steps: It can set some stains.

● Find the fabric in the chart on the next page,

3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.

and use only recommended methods.

4. Wash with recommended amount of soap

● Check the care label instructions that came with

or detergent.

the garment.

Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and

Bleachable

Fabrics

Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool water—approximately

80°F. (27°C.)—in

a sink or pan. Soak stained area

for 5 minutes and launder in washer.

The Case of the “Invisible” Stain

Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments

If these stains are not completely removed in the wash,

may cause stains which are virtually invisible and

the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.

which you may not notice as you put your clothes

Then they will become very visible and you may think

into the washer.

they were caused by the wash cycle itself.

Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?

● Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.

● Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.

How Can You Prevent These “After-You-Wash” Stains?

● Increase the amount of detergent normally used.

● Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.

● Wash synthetic garments more often.

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Stain

Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.)

Antiperspirants, Deodorants

Blood

Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk

Coffee and Tea

Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Powder; Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil

Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine, Vegetables or Food

Coloring Grass, Foliage, Flowers,

Mildew, Scorch

Ink, Ballpoint

Perspiration

Rust

STAIN

~MOVAL GU~E

White and

Bleachable

Fabrics

See Controls Setting Guide.

Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to

carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge

with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * rinse

well,

then wash as

usual.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains,

bleach

according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia.**

Rinse thoroughly. Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,

bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.

Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* rinse

well,

then wash as usual. Bleach according to the Stain

Removal Hint. Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint;

launder. With cream:

Fo!low

guide directions for cream.

Treat stain with safe

dry cleaning fluid,* rinse well, then wash

as usual. Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint.

Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.) [f either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)

Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and use a spray cleaner or sponge with dry cleaning fluid, * rinse

well,

then wash as usual. Old stains: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If

color

has changed you maybe able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry cleaning fluid,* rinse well, then wash as usual.

Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and launder.

Other Washable Fabrics

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

Same as white and

bleachable fabrics

except use non-chlorine bleach.

Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.

Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe cleaning fluid, * rinse well, then wash as usual.

Sponge with warm water. If stain remains, apply warm glycerine, let stand 30 minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * rinse well, then wash as usual.

Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* rinse well, then wash as usual.

Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining stain with non-chlorine bleach.

Sponge with warm water. Apply

undiluted

[iquid

detergent.

Bleach remaining stain with non-chlorine bleach, then launder. Old mildew stains can seldom be removed. Scorch can seldom

removed.

Same as white and

bleachable fabrics

except launder using non-chlorine bleach.

Launder in warm water. Rinse

well.

Bleach

with non-chlorine bleach.

Same as white and

bleachable

fabrics.

*Caution: Because

cleaning

fluids tend

be toxic, be sure

vou

**Do not mix chlorine bleach

with ammonia or acids such as

are in a well ventilated

ro;m

when using them. NO

cleanin~

vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing

can

produce a toxic gas

fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations which may cause death.

and required cautions (usually printed

label),

Use

extreme caution

with flammable compounds.

Save and refer

garment manufacturer’s care labels.

Under

no circumstances sbould fabrics containing flammable materials

(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.

Page 13

QUESTIONS?

●

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

L~T

OR RESIDUE

●

hcorrect

sorting of clothes. Separate

lint

producers

(such

terry

towels and

ON CLOTHES chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).

● Washing too

long,

especially for smaller loads. For normal

sofl,

wash one minute

per pound of dry clothes.

● Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form

precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water

wifi

an installed mechanical softener or a

packaged water softener.

●

Powde~

residue from granular detergent may appear to be

lint.

Predissolve granular

detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent

completely

dissolved before adding clothes; switch to

liquid

or cold water detergent or

use

warmer wash water. See

De&rgent

section.

● Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer

imms

with correct water level.

● Too much bleach. Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions.

Not

enough

detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash

cycle,

Increase amount

of detergent. See Detergent section.

kcorrect

use of fabric softener. Mused in wash cycle, softeners may react with

detergent to

create

a white deposit. Use softeners in

rinse cycle only

unless package

specifies adding to wash cycle. See Other Laundry Products section.

Pilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look

like lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide

some help.

● Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in

rinse cycle.

GREASY OR OILY

These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because

you

may not notice

them

before

STAINS ON

washing clothes. However, if oily soils

are

not

completely removed in wash cycle,

LAUNDERED

the oily

spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots wi~

then

be very visible.

GAWE~S

They are

not

caused by the washer, Wash synthetic garments as

soon

as possible after

wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric

cm stand. Wspots

appear, rub M undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30

minutes

and rewash with extra

detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.

GRAYED CLOTHES

Insufficient detergent. You may 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.

Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is

set

defiver

hot water to

the washer at

120°F.-1500F.

(45”C.-65°C.). Do not wash when other hot water

needs—

such as

dishwashing

or family baths-are heavy.

●

Poor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, if possible.

Foilow

these steps:

Use water conditioner (such as Calgon brand).

Pretreat stains.

3. Use

the

hottest water possible.

4. Use bleach where possible.

Use

presoak

aids,

Instil

water softener.

● Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely

loosen and remove

soil,

causing

gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of

lo~d.

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●

PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

GRAYED CLOTHES

Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.

(continued)

However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you

may need to use

twice the recommended amount of detergent.

Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or

six steps at

bottom of opposite page.

● Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for

smaller loads.

● Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the

start

of agitation. See Detergent and Additives section.

To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:

1. Put clothes

washer. Fill with HOT water. Check garment manufacturer’s care

labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment.

Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as

Calgon

brand.

Use 2X times as much as you need for normal water softening.

● Do not use detergent or soap.

Allow clothes to go through complete

cycle.

● Repeat, if necessary.

If you prefer to use the Soak cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section. Use

the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about

minutes.

Use

an extra cleaning cycle, see Tips to Help You Select Settings section.

YELLOWED

● Incomplete removti of soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem

CLOTHES

of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes, above.

●

Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach

(such

as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturer’s care instructions. Restore color using

color remover (such as

Rit

Tintex

brands), following package directions.

● hon

manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.

1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.

2. Have a special filter installed in your home to remove iron and manganese from water.

Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water

heater occasionally.

4, To remove spots: Spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze

lemon juice through stain.

To remove overall yellow,

use a commercially available

rust

sc~e

remover, following package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur,

do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.

BLUE OR GRAY

Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always

COLOR STAINS

dilute

before adding to

riase

water. See Other Laundry Products section. Also, do not

lift

lid during spin. This may cause improper dispensing, resulting in stains.

To remove

stiins:

Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using

chlorine bleach

safe for fabric.

SHR~~GE,

Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely

GENERAL

washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturer’s care instructions exactly.

If in

doubt, do not machine wash or dry,

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PROBLEM

SHRINKAGE, KNITS

WNNKLING IN

PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched

and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.

● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing

(in

some fabrics)

is gradually removed by laundering. This may

also

be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation shrinkage above.

● Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat-

shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it

can

be prevented

by washing in cool or warm water and drying on low

delicate heat.

●

Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.

● Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time.

not combine loads.

● Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work clothes,

with

lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash permanent

press items with regular laundry.

Too many clothes in washer. Permanent press loads should always be smaller than

regular loads..

.no

more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.

● Incorrect wash and dry cycles. If available, use Permanent Press Wash cycle which

provides a

cooldown

rinse to minimize wrinkling. Mso, if available, use Permanent

Press Dry cycle.

● Incorrect water level. Use larger water level for medium load, medium level for

small load.

● Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash

cold or warm water with plenty of

detergent.

● Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.

To remove wrinkles:

“

Retumble on Permanent Press setting in your dryer, if available.

“

Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting, if available.

●

If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.

● Send to dry cleaners for pressing.

“

Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.

● Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check

to make

sure dl such objects

are removed. Also check wash tub.

● Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt

bucMes,

zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and buttons.

Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in washing

knits

which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.

● Holes with random square

sha~s

with yellow discoloration may be caused by improper use of chlorine bleach. Use ‘only correct amount of bleach. See Other Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach

wash tub or allow clothes

to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.

● Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before

washing and mend all rips and tears.

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●

PROBLEM

SOL~R

(continued)

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.

;heek house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical

outlet, remove it. Washer should have separate

outiet.

WA~R

● Make sure temperature selector controls are correctly set.

TEMPERATURE IS

~COR~CT

Make sure hot and

cold

faucets are turned on and

regulated correctly.

● Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets...

hot to hot, cold to cold.

Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove

idet

hoses from water v~ve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.

●

Chak house

water heater to make sure it is delivering water at

120°F.–1500F.

(45 ”C.–65°C.).

WA~R

WON’T ● Make sw~.drain hose is not kinked.

DRMN

● Top of

drain

outlet

should

be less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above floor.

Page 17

●

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

WATER LEAKS

Make sure

hose

connections are tight at faucets.

● Make sure end of

drain

hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.

WASHER IS NOISY

Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and

front

jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.

● A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each

spin

period as the motor

stops and the spin brake

inside

the transmission “locks in. ” This sound is normal.

● Heaviiy unbalanced loads cart cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin,

and may cause it to move from its original position. In extreme cases (usually occurs

when

washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher

tian

necessary), the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating aloud but harmless noise. To correct, stop the

washer by pushing in the Cycle Selector knob, open the

lid

and

redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.

WASHER PAUSES

Washer normally pauses between washing

steps,..

such as between wash and spin or

IN CYCLE

between spin and rinse.

If you need more

help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center” / 800.626.2000 / consumer information service

CAm Am CLEAN~G

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The

fib.

The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid

To Store Washer.

Ask service technician to remove

open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate.

water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing.

Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers.

Do not store the washer where it will be exposed

The Exterior.

Wipe off any spills of washing to the weather.

compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try

For Long Vacations.

Be sure water supply is shut off

not to hit surface with sharp objects.

at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing.

How to remove the agitator

To remove the agitator,

snap the cap off and

remove the screw. Then remove the agitator

— Cap

w—

extender (on models so equipped) and the agitator.

Screw

.2—

Agitator

To replace the agitator,

carefully lower it

Extender

straight down onto the shaft so that it fits snugly

(on some models)

into place. Replace the agitator extender (on models so equipped), the screw and the cap.

‘1

— Agitator

— Shaft

(Appearance may vary)

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NOTES

Page 19

Wdll

Be There

With the purchase

ofyour

new

Hotpoint

appliance, receive the assurance that

ifyou

ever

need information or assistance,

wdll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

lmHome RepakService

80ME4ARES(80M2-273~

Our consumer service professional will provide expert repair service on your

Hotpoint appliance, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE

Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or

tomorrow, or at your convenience

(7:00

a.m. to

7:00

p.m. weekdays,

9:00

a.m. to

2:00

p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance

inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

GEAnswerCente~

80fi6262000

Whatever your question about any

Hotpoint

major appliance, GE Answer

Center@ information service is available to help. Your call–and your

question–will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer

Center@ service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Upon request, we will provide

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have

Braille controls for a variety of

access to a

TDD

or a conventional teletypewriter may

Hotpoint appliances, and a

call

800-TDD-GEAC

(800-833-4322) to request

brochure to assist in planning a

information or service.

barrier-free kitchen for persons

with limited mobility. To obtain

these items, free of charge, call

800.626.2000.

Service

Contrac&

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You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your

Hotpoint

product warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With

amultiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Pa& andAccessories

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qualified to service their ow appliances can

User maintenance

instictions

contained in this booNet

have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.

home. Our parts system provides access to over 47,000 Other servicing

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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

CLOTHES WASHER

here. Proof of original purchase date

WARRANTY

is needed to obtain service

under warrantv.

WHATIS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

any

pafi

the

washer that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge,

replacement

pafls for any part of

the

transmission

that fails because

of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home

and

sewice labor charges. Or, if

you desire, we will provide a

completely reconditioned

transmission. You pay for the

shop reconditioning labor, the

service trip to your home and

sewice labor charges.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it

is LIMITED because you must pay

to ship the product to the service

shop or for the service technician’s

travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer

Car@

servicers during

normal working hours. Should your appliance need

service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● Service trips to your home to teach

. Replacement of house fuses or

you how to use the product.

resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care material.

● Failure of the product if it is used

If you then have any questions

for other than its intended purpose

about operating the product, please

or used commercially. contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below,

● Damage to product caused by

or call, toll free:

accident, fire, floods or acts of God. GE Answer CenteP

WARRANTOR IS NOT

800.626.2000

RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal

fights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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