Hotpoint WLV3505B Use And Care Manual

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Agj~ator
ApplianceRegistration

BleachDispenser
Care and Cleaning 26

ControlsSettingGuide

CycleSettings
Detergentsand

Other Additives 13,17

Energy-SavingTips 10
Fabric SofienerDispenser 8

Hard Water 16

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LimestoneDeposits 14

Loading
Model and Serial Numbers 2

Moving& VacationTips

Operating the Washer 4,5

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Pre-Treating
Problem Solver

Repair Service
Safety Instrl]ctions

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7,8, 11

20.25
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useandcareof

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WLV3505B

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Sorting Clothes 11
S(ains

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Stain RemovalGuide
S(ldsReturn 9

User Maintenance instructions 26

lV;irr:jnty Bacl{cover

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BeforeUsingyourwasher,

thisbookcareful~y.

Yead

writedownthemodel

andserial

numbers.

Itis intendedto helpyouoperate
andmaintainyour new washer
properly.

Keepit handyfor answersto your
questions.

Ifyoudon’t understandsobething
or needmore help, write (include

yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs

Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225

You’llfindthemonalabelonthe
lowerIefisidenearthefront.

Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard thatcamewith
yourwasher.Beforesendinginthis
card, pleasewrite thesenumbers
here:

ModelNumber

Serial Number

Usethesenumbersinany
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourwasher.

If youreceiveda

dam~ed Washer.aee

Immediately contactthedealer
(or builder) that sold you the
washer.

savetimeandmoney.

Before

check the Problem Solver on
pages 20-25. It listscauses ofminor
operating problems thatyou can
correct yourself.

you requestservice.e .

.411washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling
Ruleestablished by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

IMPORTmT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

fire, electric shock, or injuryto

penom

whenustig yourapptiance,

follow basicprecaution,hcIutig

the folfowing:
~

usethisappliance onlyfor its

intendedpurposeasdescribedin

thisUseandCareBook.
~This

washermllstbeproperly
imtaUedandIomtedinaccordance
withtheInstallationInstructions

btiforeitisused.Ifyou

didnot

receiveanInstallation Instructions
sheetwithyourwasher, youcan
obtainonebycontactingtheservice

locationnearestyou.

—Properlygroundtoconform
withailgoverningcodesand

ordinances.Followdetailsin

InstallationInstructions.

–Installorstorewhereitwillnot
beex~osedtotemperaturesbelow

freezingor exposedtotheweather.

–Connecttoa

properly rated,

protectedandsizedpowersupply

circuittoavoidelectricaloverload.
—Connecttoadequateplumbing

anddrainfacilitiesasdescribedin

@ClosesupervisioIIisnecessary

ifthis appliance isusedbyor near

etiidren.Donotal[owcl~ildren
toplay;Elside,‘onor withtilis
applianceoranydiscarded
applia~~ce.Disposeofdiscarded
appliancesand shippingor
packingmaterialsproperly.
Beforediscardingawasher,or
removingfromservice9remove

thewasherlid.

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Keepalllaundryaids(suchas
detergents,bleaches,fabricsofteners,
etc.)outofthereachofchildren,
prefemblyinalockedcabinet.Observe
allwarningson containerlabelsto
avoidpersonalinjury.

@Keep-thearea aroundand
underneathyourappliancesfree
fromtheaccumulationofcombustible
materials, suchaslint, paper, rags,
chemicals,etc.

s Keepthe flooraround

your
appliancescleananddrytoreduce
thepossibilityofslipping.

@Tominimizethepossibility
ofelectricshock,unplugthis
appliancefromthe powersupply

beforeattemptinganymaintenance
orcleaning(excepttheremovaland
cleaningofthe lintfilter).

NOTE:TurningtheCycleSelector
knobtoanOFFpositiondoesNOT
disconnectthe appliance

froi~]tl~e

powersupply.
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@Donotope;atethisappliance
ifitisdamaged,malfunctionii~g,
partiallydisassembled,oxhas
missingorbrokenparts,incl~~ding
adamagedcordorplug.

O]~ever~~imbo~~~~standonthe
washertop.
oDoil~twashfibe~,giassa~ticlesin

yourwasher. Skin irri{atio]lcov[ld

resultfrom tileremaini~lgparticlts
that may be picked up by cioil~in~
dur-ingsubseq~~entwasl~eruse. “

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($Thelaundryprocesscanreduce

For Tvasher operation

SAVETmE

the flameretardancyof fabrics. To

~Do not leavewasherlid up

avoidsuch aresult, the garment

duringcycle.This willstopthe

iNsTRuc~IoNs @ .

manufacturer’scareinstructions

washandspinactionandprevent

sl~ouldbefollowedverycarefully.

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Howtooperateyourc~othesW~Sh~~

WW~G—To reduce the risk offire,electricshock, or injuryto persons,

readthe INIPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbeforeoperatingthis appliance.

~Sort clothes carefully by fabric
type, weight. color and amountof

soil. See inst~uctionson page 11.
~Load clothes into the washbasket

being careful notto overload.
~Add measured detergent to wash

load.
~See page 8 for Bleach Dispenser

antiFabric Softener Dispenser
instructions.

@Refer to pages 11to 17for more

informationon loading clothes,
detergents, and other laundry
products.

~Close lid. W;lsherwill fill but not

agitate or spin with lid open.

settingtheControk

Seethe Controls SettingGuide on

pages6 and 7.

@ Select lVash/RinseTemperature.
@ Select WaterLevel.

LOW Washer is lessthan 1/3full
of clothes.

1/2FULL: Between 1/3and 1/2full.
3/4 FULL: Between 1/2and 3/4 fill.
FULL: Washeris more than 3/4

fullof clothes.
@ Select Wash/SpinSpeed.

@ SUDS RETURN. Seepage 8
for use ofSUDS RETURN feature.
When SUDS RETURN featureis
notbeing used, leavethe switch in
the “OFF” position.

@ Push Cycle Selector I<nobin
and turn clockwiseto your selected
wash setting.

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START

@ Pull Cycle Selector I<nob out

to start the washer. If yoLlwish to
change settingafter washer has

started, push Cycle SelectorI{nob

in to stopthe washer and reset to
the new position. Settingcan be
changed at anytime.

l%@a%’y9Norma~andLight
soil

settings—

Formostcottons,linens,workand

playclothes.Threesoillevelsettings

are provided,butyoucan setthe

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selectorin-between,if desired.

Permanentmesssetting—

An extendedcool-downsprayrinse
isprovidedto minimizethe setting

ofwrinkies.

Knits/Delicatessettings—

A combinationofagitationand

soak for moreeffectivepolyester
knitslaundering. Plus an extended
cool-downsprayrinseisprovided
to minimizethe setting of wrinkles.

SoaliandPre”wash

settings—

Use withmostsoak~ngaidsto
loosenembeddedsoilsand s~dins.

what HappemillEachsetting(Approximate Minutes)

\

cycle

Selector

Heavy Nornlal Light

Pernlanent Knits/ soak Pre-

setting

Soil Soil Soil Press

Dclicates Wash

Wtisll

3 3

Soak

31/2

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Wtlsll 18

10 4 8 2

‘21/2

2%

Spin

3%

3%

3%

2%

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4% 4‘/2

B{illse

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7 7 41A 4%

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oTotal (inlc in$ludcspauses bc[wecneach phase ofthe cycles.

s T()[altinlc does}10[include water fill tinlcs. Fill tinlcs varydependingon household water

pressure and yoursclcctcd water level.

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Controk settingGuidefordimerentfabricsandloam

cycle setting

wash/spin

sped

Normal Soilor Light Soil
Normal Soilor Light Soil

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Cottonsand Linens

White/Colorfast
Bright/Non-colorfast

Normal/Fast
Normal/Fast

Hot or Warm
Warmor Cold

Workclothes

Heavysoil

Normal Soil forsmall loads,

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HeavySoilfor all other loads
NormaISoil

Hot

Normal/Fast

Normal/Fast

Averagesoil Hot or Warm

PermanentPress, TreatedCottons,
Blendswith Cottons

Heavyor oily soil Hot

Warm

Normal/Fast
Gentle/Slow

Permanent Press

Averageor light soil

Permanent Press

Synthetics—Polyester,Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics

Sturdy
Deiicates

Warm
Warm

Permanent Press
Knits/Delicates

Normal/Fast
Gentle/Slow

Warm

Knits/Delicates

--Silks. Wools;Blendsof Silk

and Wool

Gentle/Slow

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Knits/Delicates

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RayonaridAcetate

Gentle/Slow

Warm

Warm

Permanent Press

Down-filledgarments, if machine
washingis recommended

Gentle/Slow

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Normal Soilor LightSoil,

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depending onamountof soil

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Knits/Delicates

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HotBabyClothes—Sturdy,such as Diaper
Nightgowns,Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
ReceivingBlankets, Coveralls

Normal/Fast

Gentle/Slow

BabyClothes—Delicate Warm

Warm Light SoilBlankets-Wool, Part-Wool,Cotton

5 min. soak then
Normal/Fast

WarmB~ankcts—Synthetic,Electric

5 min. soak then

Normal/Fast

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Permanent PressCurtains–DO NOT MACHINE

WASHFIBERGLASS

Gentle/Slow

Hot or Warm

Permanent PressChenille Bedspreads, Robes+:

Gentle/Slow

Nornlal/Fast

Hot or Warm
Hot or Warm

Normal Soil

Slipcovers, Draperies, BathMats
and Rugs*

Normal/Fast

Cold or Warm

Normal SoilDenims (especially Indigo Blue Jeans)

and other fiibrics tha[ bleed

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with ~[astic Trim

Piil{>ws

Knits/DelicatesGentle/Slow Warm

Normal Soilor Light Soil,
depending on amount of soil

Gen[lc/Slow

RefertoGarnlentManufacturers’careLabek

Liquidchlorine type,
Only non-chlorinetypebleachwhenneeded.

If colorfast is unusuallysoiled, usehotwater. Use maximum detergentrecommendedon

page 15.

Whiteor colorfast, liquidchlorine type.
Non-colorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach
whenneeded.

Whiteor colorfast, liquidchlorinetype.
Non-colorfast, onlynon-chlorinebleach

whenneeded.

Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedin guide onpage 15.

Smallloads reduce wrinkling. Use maximumdetergentrecommended in guideonpage 15.

If unusuallysoiled, use hot water. Use maximumdetergent recommended in guideon
page 15.Smallloads reduce wriidding.

Whiteor colorfast, liquidchlorinetype.
Non-colorfast, onlynon-chlorinebleach
whenneeded.

No bleach

Washonly if recommended bythe garment manufacturer. Followinstructions carefully.

Washin your washer onlyif recommendedbythe garment manufacturer.Seldomneeded. If needed, use ordy

non-chlorinebleach.

No bleach

Washfrequently to fluff up the downandretain the garment’s warmth. Washseparate~y.Wet
downgives off an odor which maybe absorbed byother garments. Odor disappears when
garment is dry. Treatheavilysoiled areas with liquiddetergent or paste made of water and
granular detergent. Closezippers. Wash2 or 3 at a time or addtowelsto balance.
GARMENTMUST BETUMBLE DRJED.

Ibu mayprefer to use a mild type detergent. Do babyclothes separately. Pretreat spots.

Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold
water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand.

Youmayprefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand.

Whiteor colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

3nly non-chlorine bleach when needed.

Fill washer, add detergent, allowtodissolve before adding blanket. Do oneblanket at a time.
Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth overplug to protect blanket and washer from
damage. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots withliquid detergent.

Vacuumout loose dirt before washing.

Nobleach

{o bleach

Yhitcor colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

/hitc or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
~hiteor colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

If unusually soiled, use Normal/Fast Wash/Spin Speed.
Washonly 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time. Shakebefore washing to remove excess dirt.

For new “indigo blue” jeans, washat least 3 times in very small loads with full water fill.
Jeans need ample room to moveto avoidwhite lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer
parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discolorations, but will probably never eliminate it.
The stained parts will notdiscolor subsequent washing loads.

~mble on FLUFF (No Heat).

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bieach

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Pillows are made of different materials—dacron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and

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down. h4anypillowscan be machine washed, but inatzufacturers’carelabels nzzistbefollowed
careji~//y.If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to
preventescape of fcuthersor filling. Fill washer, adddetergent and agitate for several minutes

, to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at a time to balance load, use full,water level.

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Howtowe the

Bleach

Dkpemer

~Usethisdispenser witi liquid
bleachonly.If youpreferto use
powderedbleach, pour itintothe
washbasket along withyour

detergent.Do notput powdered
bleachintothe bleach dispenser.

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Measure bleach carefully.Here

are somerecommended amounts:
FULL WATERLEVEL—1!4CUpS

(310ml) liquid

LOWWATERLEVEL–213

CUP

(170ml) liquid
~pour measured amount of liquid

bleachdirectlyintobleachdispenser.

@Donotoverfillor allowdispenser

to overflow.Avoidsplashing.

Undilutedbleach can cause fabric
damage.

~Never pour MndiButedliquid

bleachdirectly ontoclothes or

into

the wash basket.

Howtousethe

Fabricsoftener

Dispemer

* PositiontheFabricSoftener
Dispenseron the agitator.

~Pourmanufacturer’srecommended
amountoffabric sofienerinto a
standardmeasuringcup.

@Addenoughwaterto fillthe cup

1/2full.
@Pourthe diluted softenerintothe

dispenser.

~The fabric softenerwill

automaticallybe dispensedatthe
proper time.

~Do not stop the washer during

the first spin. This willcause the
dispenser to empty too soon.

@Do not use the Fabric Softener

Dispenser with the Soak or Pre­WashSettings.

HowtoUsethe

soak

orPre”wash

settings

@Load clothes intowasher.
@Addsoakingagent.
@Selectdesiredspeed, water

temperatureandwater leveI.

~SetCycleSelectorto “Soak”

position. For a shorterpre-wash

setCycleSelectorto “Pre-Wash”

position.

@Pull Cycle Selector Knob out to
start washer. The selected cycle
will be completedautomatically.
The “Soak” or “Pre-Wash”cycles
will NOTprogress automatically
intoother washcycles.

@Do not use the Fabric Softener
Dispenser with the “Pre-Wash”or

“Soak” Settings.

~For an extended soak allowthe

washerto fill and agitatefor a few
minutesto dissolvethe seating

agent. Then

pushintheCycle

Selector Knob to stopthe washer
(keep lid closed) and allow to soak
for as longas desired. After
desired soak period, pull outtl~e
Cycle Selector Knob to complete
the cycle.

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Howtowe theSU* Returnfeature

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T-heSUDS RETURN feature
permitsyouto savethe washwater

m mTm WASH WATER

FOR W-us&
@Setspeed, temperaturesand
waterlevel followinginstructions
onpage4.

@Adddetergent(about 1/2ofthe
normalamount).

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~orreus~with a secondloadof

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~-~ clothes.

@CloselidandsetSUDSRETURN

switchto “OFF;’
*Only WASHwaterfrom the
HEAVY,NORMAL or LIGHT

SOIL settingscan be saved,
@A set-tubwith a minimum

capacityof21gallonsisrequired
forstoringthesavedwashwater.

@SetSUDSRETURN switchto
“RETURN” position.

SUDSRETURNB

OFF

SAVE

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RETuRN

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SUDSRETUflNa

OFF

SAVE

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m SAW WMH wATER–

~Add sortedlaundry and detergent

to washer.

@SetCycleSelectorto HEAVY,
NORMAL or LIGHT SOIL.

~PullCycleSelectorKnoboutto
startwasher.

@Closelid and set speed,

@SetCycleSelectorto “SUDS
RETURN:’

temperaturesand waterlevel
followinginstructionson page4.

@Ifrequired, fresh water will enter
washeruntil selectedwaterlevelis
reached.

OFF

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SPIN

R:NS[

LIGHTSOIL

/
NORMALSOIL
SUOSRETURN&HEAVYSOIL

~SetSUDS RETURN switchto
“SAVE”position.

@Thecyclewill then be completed
automatically.

@Pull CycleSelectorKnobout to
start washer. Stored washwater
will automatically be returned
from the set-tub to the washer.

@Afier wash water has returned,
push CycleSelector Knob into

stopwasher.
~Add sorted laundry. Do not add

laundry to washer until:

1. Stored wash water has returned

from set-tubto washer, and

2. Youturn machine off by pushing
Cycle SelectorKnob in.

@Set Cycle Selector‘toHEAVY,

NORMAL or LIGHT SOIL.

~PL1lICycle Selector Knob outto

start washer.

@The cyclewill then be completed
automatically storing the wash
water in the set-tub.

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