Hotpoint WLW2500B Use And Care Manual

Howto

get

the best

from

YourWasher

Setting the controls

Energy-saving tips

Bleach Dispenser Sorting and loading

~oosing

detergents

pll

Stain removal

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Use and Care of

model

WLW2500B

Questions?

Usethe

problem Solver

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800.626.2000

Conbnk

Safety instructions . .........3,4

How to

operate

your

washer . . . . . . . . . . . . .......4,

Controls setting

guide for

different fabrics

and

loads .. ..6,7

How

to use bleach

dispenser .. . . . . . . . . . ........8

How to use soak setting .. ......8

Energy-saving tips . . . . ........8

How to sort the

clothes. .. ......9

It pays to check and

pre-treat

. . . . . . . . . . . . ........9

How to load your washer .. ....10

What is the best

sim

load

of clothes . . . . . . . . . . . .......10

Factors to consider in selection of detergents

and soap . . . . . . . . . . . . .......11

The results of continued use of

carbonate detergents. . . .......12

How

much detergent or soap

should you use . . . . . . . .......13

How to use detergent

or soap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hard water-do you

have it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Other laundry products. . . . . . . .

How

to remove stains .. ....16,

The Problem Solver . . . ....18-22

User maintenance

instructions . . . . . . . . . .......23

If you need service . . . . .......23

Wmanty

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Help us help you...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs

Hotpoint

Appliance Park

Louisville,

KY40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

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.

If you received a

dam~ed

washer...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on pages 18 through 22. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches

;;~~guish

any open

4. Immediately call your

gas supplier

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WPOmNT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before

usi~

this appliance.

W_G–Toreduce

theriskof

fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

. Use

this appliance only for its

intended purpose

as described in

this Use and Care Book.

●

This washer

must be properly

ins~ed

and

Iwted

in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

If you did not

receive an

Instrdlation

Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

—Properly ground to conform with

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

–Instil

or store where it will not

beexposedto

temperatures below

freezing

orexposedto

the weather.

–Connect to a properly rated,

protected

andsizedpower

supply

circuit to avoid electrical overload. –Connect to adequate plumbing

and drain facilities as described in the Installation Instructions,

. mm

offwa~r fauce~

when

the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to minimize leakage

ifahose

or valve

should break or rupture.

●

When

disconnecting

this

appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to

damage or stress.

●

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless

specifictiy

recommended in this Use and Care Book or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

mitimhe

the possibility

of injury:

●

D. not mix c~orine bleach with

ammonia or acids such as vinegar

and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

●

not wash or dry

articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as gasoline,

degreasers,

dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Do not add these substances to the wash water, and do not use these substances around your washer and/or dryer during operation.

● HYDROGEN GAS is produced

by the chemical action within your

water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE

EXPLOSNE

UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the possibility

ofdarnage

or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or move into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable,

do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

. Never reach into w~her

while it

is moving.

Before loading,

ufloading

or adding clothes, push in the Cycle Selector knob to

“S~P”

position, then wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

——

●

supervision is necessary

if this appliances used by or near

children. Do

not

allow

chfidrento

play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose

ofdwtidapptiances andshippingor

packing

materidsproperly.

Before discarding a washer, or removing from service, remove the washer lid.

●

KWP ~1 Iaundg

aids (such as

detergents, bleaches,

fibricsoknem,

etc.) out of the reach of children,

prekrablyinalockedcabinet.

Observe

warnings

oncontainerlabels to

avoid

perso~

injury.

●

Keep

the

area around and underneath your appliances free

fromtheaccumdation ofcombustible

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

*Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

TO minimize

the

possibility

of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter),

N~E:

Turning the Cycle Selector

knob

toanOFFposition

does

disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

●

Do not

~m~r wi~ con~ols.

. DO not operate this appliance

ifit

is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

●

Neverclimb on

sand

fie

washer top. . D

not wash

fiberglass articles in

your washer. Skin irritation

codd

result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use.

hpOtit

Safety Wtructiom

(continued)

. The laundry process

can

reduce

wash and spin action and prevent

new speed and pull out Cycle

the flame

retardancy

of fabrics. To

completion of the cycle.

Selector

mob

to restart.

avoid such a result,

the

garment

manufacturer’s care instructions

●

Do not change SPEED

SELE~ION

while washer is

SAWTWE

should be

foBowed

very

carefutiy.

operating. If a change ins@ is

desird, push in Cycle

Selwtor

~STRU~IONS

For

wmher

operation

fiob

“S~P”

position and wait

●

not

leave

washer

lid

for washer to

stop:

Then select the

during cycle. This will stop the

How to operate your clothes

washer

W~G—TO

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,

read the IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRU~IONS before operating this appliance.

—

❑ ✌✍✍✎

Sort clothes and load washer properly.

●

Sort clothes carefully by fabric

type, weight, color and amount of

soil. See instructions on page 10.

●

Load clothes into the wash

basket, being

carefil

not to overload.

●

Add measured detergent to wash

load.

●

See page 8 for Bleach Dispenser

instructions.

. Refer to pages 10 through 17 for more information on loading clothes, detergents, and other laundry products.

Close lid. Washer will fill, but

not agitate or spin with lid open.

Set the controls.

See the Controls Setting Guide on pages 6 and 7.

Select Wash/Rinse

Temperature.

Select Water Level.

LOW: Washer is less than 1/2 full of clothes.

MEDIUM: Between 1/2 and 2/3 full of clothes.

HIGH: Over 2/3 full of clothes.

Select Wash/Spin Speed.

Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to your selected wash setting.

Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start the washer. If you wish to change setting after washer has started, push Cycle Selector knob

into stop the washer and reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time.

~ps

to Help You Select Settings

HeaW,

Normal and

L@t

Soil

SettiWs—

For most cottons, linens, work and

play clothes. Three

sod

level settings are provided, but you can set the selector in-between, if desired.

fii@/Delicates Setti~—

A combination of agitation and

soak for more effective polyester knits laundering. Plus an extended cool-down spray rinse is provided to minimize the setting of

wrinties.

OFF

smN

IIGHTSOIL

NORMAL SOIL

HEAVY SOIL

Rrmanent Eess Setti~—

An extended cool-down spray rinse is provided to minimize the setting of

wrinties.

PERMANENT PRESS

COOL OOWN

,,NSE

SPIN

OFF

Soak

Setti~—

Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains.

OFF

SUN

LIGMTSOIL

NORMM SOIL

HEAVY SO

mat

Happens in

Wch SettiW

(Approximate Minutes)

Cycle

Selwtor

Heavy Normal

Light

Settings

Soil Soil

Soil

soak

Permanent Press

Knits/Delicates

Wash

Soak

Wash

Spin

3 3

Rnse

3% 3%

q 1A

_ .

Spin

7 7

7 4%

Total Time

N~m:

●

Tod

time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle.

●

Toti

times do not include water fill times. Fill times vary depending on household

water pressure and your selected water level.

Controk

Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Wash/Spin

Wmh

Water

Speed

Temperature

Cycle Setting

bad

Cottons and Linens

White/Colorfast

Normal/Fast

Hot or Warm

Normal/Fast

Warm or Cold

Normal Soil or Light Soil Normal Soil or Light Soil

Bright/Non-colorfast

Workclothes

Heavy

soil

Normal/Fast

Hot Normal Soil—for small loads

Heavy Soil—for

other loads

Normal Soil

Average soil

Normal/Fast

Hotor Warm

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons

Heavy or oily soil Average or light soil

Permanent Press Permanent Press

Normal/Fast

Hot

Normal/Slow

Warm

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy

Delicates

Permanent Press

Knits/Delicates Knits/Delicates

Normal/Fast

Warm

Gentle/Slow

Warm

Gentle/Slow

Warm

Silks,

Wools; Blends of Silk

and Wool

Gentle/Slow

Warm

Knits/Delicates

Permanent Press

Rayon and

Acetite

Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended

Gentle/Slow

Warm

Normal Soil or Light Soil depending on

amount of soil

Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Normal/Fast

Hot

Knits/Delicates

Gentle/Slow

Warm

Blankets-Wool, Part-Wool, Cotton

5 min. soak then

Warm

Normal/Fast

Light Soil

Blankets-Synthetic, Electric 5 min. soak then

Warm

Normal/Fast

Curtains-DO

MACHINE

WASH FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads, Robes**

Gentle/Slow

Hot or Warm

Permanent Press

Gentle/Slow

Hot or Warm

Normal/Fast

Hot or Warm

Slipcovers, Draperies, Bath Mats and Rugs**

Denims (especially Indigo Blue

Jeans;

and other fabrics that bleed

Normal Soil

Normal/Fast

Cold or Warm

Knits/Delicates

Gentle/Slow

Warm

Gentle/Slow

Warm

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Fabrics,

Vinyl,

Plastics and

Articles with Plastic Trim Pillows

Norrrud

Soil or Light Soil depending on

amount of soil

**Check size,

some

slipcovers, draperies ad bedspreads may be too large for automatic

home-stie

washer.

Refer to Garment Manufadurem’ Care

Labek

Bleach

Liquid chlorine type.

Otdy non-cMorine

type bleach when needed.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

White or colorfast,

liquid

chlorine type.

Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach

when needed.

No bleach

Seldom

needed. If needed, use only

non-chlorine bleach. No bleach

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type,

Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. No bleach

No bleach

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

No bleach

SEial

Instructions

If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 13.

Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 13.

Small loads reduce

wri~ing.

Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 13.

If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 13. Small loads reduce

wrin~ing.

Wash

only

if recommended by the garment manufacturer.

instructions carefully.

Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.

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 paste made of water and granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance. GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE

DNED.

You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do baby clothes 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.

You may prefer to use a

mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand.

Fill washer, add detergent, allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

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

Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.

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

For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3 times in very small loads with full water fill. Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer parts. Subsequent washings

will

reduce discolorations, but will probably never eliminate it.

The stained parts will not discolor subsequent washing loads.

Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat).

Pillows are made of different

materials—dacron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and

down. Many pillows can be machine washed, but

manufacturers’ ;are

hbels

must be

follwed

carefully.

If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to

prevent escape of feathers or falling.

Ffll

washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes

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

For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS?’ For sale ~ the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,

D.C.

2M02.

—

How tome the

B1achmnser

How tome the Soak setting

. Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the

washbasketdong

with

yourdetergent.

Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser.

●

Measure bleach carefully. Here

are some recommended amounts:

FULL WATER LEVEL—1%

CUPS

(310 ml) liquid

LOW WATER LEVEL–2/3

CUP

(170 ml) liquid

●

Pour measured amount of liquid

bleach

direcdy

into bleach dispenser.

●

Do not

overftil

or allow dispenser

to overflow.

Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage.

●

Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.

OFF

LIOHTSOIL

NORMAL SOIL

HEAVY SOIL

~~sOAK?’

setting temperature

will automatically be cold.

If a hot or warm soak is desired, set the WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE switch to

“H~/COLD”

or “WARM/COLD” and turn the Cycle Selector knob to “Heavy

Soil:’

Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to

“SOAK:’

Pull

out the Cycle Selector knob to

complete the cycle.

●

For an extended soak

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 the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.

Energy-Saving~ps

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 warm enough to release and get rid of soil.

●

Use Hot Wash—up to

150°F.—on

a regular basis only

when washing heavily soiled articles-such as work and play clothes.

. Under

norrnd

soil conditions, wash

in water above

80°F. (27°C.).

This

genedy

means using the Warm Wash

tempemture

setting on your

washer—

temperatures approximately 90° to

1lO°F.

or hand

comfor~ble.

If you notice that soil has accumulated after

seved

consecutive washings, use Hot

Wash occasionally, if safe for fabrics.

. Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load.

. If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount of water. Small loads should have lower water levels.

Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility can tell you which are the off-peak hours.

Use Fast Spin speed to remove

more water and help lessen drying time. The dryer will remove any

wrin~es

caused by Fast Spin.

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