Hotpoint WLW3000R Use And Care Manual

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Contents

Agitator

Safety Instructions

3,4

Use

Appliance Registration

Sorting Clothes

4,8

Care and Cleaning

Stains

and Care

of model

Consumer Servic;s

Stain Removal Guide

Controls Setting Guide

6,7 Storage and Vacation Tips 21

~W3000R

Detergents, Other Additives

10-14

User Maintenance Instructions 21

Energy-Saving Tips

Warranty

Back Cover

Hard Water

Limestone Deposits

Loading the Washer

4,9

Model and Serial Numbers

Operating Instructions

4,5

Pretreating

7,8, 14

GE Answer Center”

Problem Solver

17-21

800.626.2000

HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

Save time and money.

Write down the model

It is intended to help you

Before you request service . . .

and serial numbers.

operate and maintain your

check the Problem Solver

You’ll find them on a label on

new washer properly.

section. It lists causes of minor

the lower left side near the front.

Keep it handy for answers to

operating problems that you can

These numbers are also on the

your questions.

correct yourself.

Consumer Product Ownership

If you don’t understand something

If you received a

Registration Card that came with

or need more help, write (include

your washer. Before sending in

your phone number)

damaged washer...

this card, please write these

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Consumer Affairs

Immediately contact the dealer (or

numbers here:

Hotpoint

builder) that sold you the washer.

Appliance Park

Model Number

Louisville, KY 40225

Serial Number

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

WA~~G:

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize

the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

1’

—Do

not store or

use

gasoline or other

●

Immediately cdl your gas supplier from a

flammable vapors and liquids in the

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

vicinity of this or

any

other appliance.

instructions.

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TO DO ~ YOU

SWLL

GAS

c M

you cannot reach your

gas

supplier,

caH

●

not try to light any

apptiance.

the fire department.

Do not touch any

el~trical

switch;

—Instigation and service must be performed

do not use any phone in your building.

by a qualified instiler, service agency or the gas supplier.

●

Clear the room,

btiding

or area

of Al

mcupants.

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

FINALLY, 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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WORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

Read M

instmctions Wfom

using

ttis apptiance.

WARN~G—To

reduce the risk of 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

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installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

before it is used.

If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center? 800.626.2000.

—Properly ground to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

—Install or store where it will not be exposed

to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

<onnect

to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

<onnect

to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the Installation Instructions.

● Turn off water faucets when the washer

not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture.

● When disconnecting this appliance

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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

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 specifically recommended in this Use and Care Book or in published user-repair instructions

that

you

understand and have the skills to carry out.

To minimize the possibility of injury:

● Do not mix chlorine bleach with

ammonia or

acids

such as vinegar

andor

rust remover. Mixing can produce a

toxic gas which may cause death.

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●

Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, washed in,

I /

soaked in, orspottedtith

combustible or explosive substances

(such as wax, paint, gasoline,

degreasers, dry-

cleaning

solventi,

kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use these substances around your washer

antior

dryer during

operation.

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action

within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater an~or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the possibility of damage 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 washer while it is

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moving. Before loading,

unioading

or adding clothes, push in the Cycle

Selector knob to OFF position, then wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

●

Close supervision is necessary if

this appliance is used by or near

children. Do not allow children

to play inside, on, or with this

appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly. Before discarding a washer, or removing from service, remove the washer lid.

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WORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

Keep all laundry aids (such as

detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,

etc,)

out of the reach of children,

preferably in a

locked

cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the area around and underneath

your appliances free from the

accumulation

of~ombustible

materials,

such as

hnt,

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.

NOTE:

Turning the Cycle Selector

knob to an OFF position does NOT

disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

●

Do not tamper with controls.

●

Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,

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

●

Never climb on or stand on the washer top.

●

Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer.

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

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t~flameretmdancy

offab~cs.

●

T e laundry process can reduce

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manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.

For washer operation

●

Do not leave washer lid up during cycle.

This will stop the wash and spin action and prevent completion of the cycle.

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.

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Sorting and Loading

● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color

● Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not

and amount of soil, according to instructions in the to overload. See How to Load Your Washer section How to Sort Clothes section.

for more information.

●

Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents,

●

For information on how to use bleaches and fabric

Other Additives section for information on detergents

softeners, see the Other Laundry Products section.

and other laundry additives.

● Close the lid. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin

with the lid open.

Wash Water Temperature Selection

● For hot water wash, set Cycle Selector

RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE WILL

to HOT 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.

If you wish to change cycle setting after washer has

START ,

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.

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

What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)

NOTES:

● Total time includes pauses between each phase of

the cycle.

● Total time does

nor

include water fill times. Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level.

ENERGY-SAVING

T~S

If your clothes and household items don’t look clean

● If you notice that soil has accumulated after several

and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash

consecutive washings, use Hot Wash occasionally, if

them... and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember

safe for fabrics.

to sort your clothes carefully, load them properly, and use enough detergent.

● Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same type

of fabric until you have a full load.

● Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility can

tell you which are the off-peak hours.

CONTROLS SETTING

GU~E

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Load Wash Water

Temperature

Bleach

Cottons and Linens

White/Colorfast

BrizhdNoncolorfast

Hot Cold

Liquid chlorine type.

Oniy

non-chlorine bleach when needed.

Work Clothes

Heavy soil Average soil

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons

Heavy or oily

soil

Average or light

soil

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy Delicate

Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk and Wool

Hot Hot

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

Hot Cold

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type,

Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

Hot Cold

Cold

No bleach.

Seldom

needed. If needed. use

onlv

non-chlorine bleach.

Rayon and Acetate Down-filled garments, if machine

washing is recommended

Cold

Cold No bleach.

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

Hot

White or colorfast,

liquid

chlorine type,

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Cold

Only

non-chlorine bleach when needed.

No bleach.

Blankets—Wool, Part-Wool, Cotton

Blankets—Synthetic, Electric

Cold

Hot

No bleach.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.Curtains-DO NOT MACHINE

WASH FIBERGLASS

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes*

Hot

White or colorfast,

liquid

chlorine type.

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

Bathmats and Rugs*

Denims (especially Indigo Blue Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed

Hot

Cold

No bleach.

No bleach,

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim

Pillows

Cold

No bleach.

*Check size. Some slipcovers, draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home-size washer,

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Special Instructions

If colotiast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide.

Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide.

Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide.

If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide. Small loads reduce wrinkling.

Wash only

if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions

CarefUllY.

Wash in your washer onl] if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Agitate 2 to 4 minutes. Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet down gives off an odor which may be

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

at a time or add towels to balance. GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.

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. Use 5 minute soak, then agitate for 2 minutes. 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. Use 5 minute soak, then agitate for 2 minutes.

Vacuum out loose dirt before

washin&.

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

times in very

small

loads. Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases.

May discolor plastic washer parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration,

but will probably never eliminate it. The stained parts

will not discolor subsequent washing loads. Agitate 2 to 4 minutes. Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat).

Pillows are made of different

materialsdacron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and down. Many pillows can be machine washed,

but

rnanqfacfurer.~

care

/(lbel.\

must be,tbllowed carefully.

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

prevent escape of feathers or filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at a time

to balance load. Agitate 4 to

minutes, depending on amount of soil.

Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels

For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.”

For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington.

D.C. 20402.

HOW TO SORT

CLOT~S

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 Fabric

necn’m

In addition to sorting

Separate

to reduce lint collection,

Cottons &

Perm

Press

Synthetics &

Delicates g

%~ Linens

from

:nCottons

from

%#oly

Knits

from

his

recommended

Blendj

that fabrics of similar

construction be washed together whenever possible.

Sort by Soil

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Sort by Color

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It pays to check and prepare

clothes for washing.

● Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,

zip zippers, snap 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.

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.

For information on how to soak in your washer, see Operating Instructions.

FOR INFORMATION 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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