Hotpoint WLW3300BNL, WLW3300BCL, WLW3300BBL Owner’s Manual

Howto _etthe best from

YourWasher

Contents

Agitator 22
Appliance Registration 2

Care of Washer 22
Controls Setting Guide 6,7

Detergents and

Other Additives 9-13

Energy-Saving Tips 12
Hard Water 12

Limestone Deposits 10
Loading 8

Model and Serial Numbers 2

Moving & Vacation Tips 22
Operating the Washer 4

Pre-Treating 5,7
Problem Solver 16-21

Repair Service 23

Safety Instructions 3,4
Sorting 5

Stains 14
Stain Removal Guide 15

UseandCareof

model

WLW3000B

User Maintenance Instructions 22

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Help us
help you...

Before using your washer,
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 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.

If you received a
damaged washer...

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

washer.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows

2; _n't touch electrical

switches

3. Extinguish any open

4. Immediately call your
gas supplier

FOR YOUR SAFETY

notstore or use

gasolineor other

f_mmable vaporsand

liquidsinthe vicinityof
this or any other
appliance.

Save time and money.

Before you request service...
check the Problem Solver on

pages 16-21. 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

-Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WA_RNING--To_ucethe risk

off'we,electric shock, or injury to

the following"

•Uset_ appliance only for i$

intended purpose asdescri_ in
this Useand Casebook.

• This washer must beproperly

installedand located in accordance

with the Instigation Instructions

before it is used. ifyou did not

receive an Installation _structions

sheet with your washer, you can
obtain one by contacting the service

location nearest you.

--_perly ground to conform
with all governing codes and

ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions•

_--_!or store where it wiBnot

e exposed to temperature below

_gor exposed to the weather.

-Connect to a properly rated,

protected andsized power supply
circuit to avoid el_tfical overload•

-Connect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilities as described in

the hsNlation Instructions.

•Tum offwamr faucets when

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

minimize leakage _ahose or valve

should break or rupture.

• When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather

than Me cord_ avoid damage to the

cord orjunction 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.

.l_not repair or replace any

.... art of the appliance or attempt

_ay servicing unless s_cifically

recommendedin this Use and Ca_
Book orinpub_hed user-repair

instruction that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.

_ mi_e the possibility
of injury:

•Do not _x chlorine bleach with

ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and!or rust remover. Mixing can

produce atoxic gas which may

cause death.

•Do 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 orexplode.

Donot addthese substances to the
wash water.

Do not use these substances
around your washer and/or dryer

during operation.

• HYDROGENGAS is produced

bythe chemical action within
yourwater 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
EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE

CIRCUMSTANCES. So to

prevent the possibility of damage
orinjury, 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

allhot water faucets andallow

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.
Of course, since the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use

an open flame or appliance
during this process.

. Never reach intowasher while it

ismoving.Beforeloading,unloading

or adding clothes, push in the
Cycle Selector knob to "STOP"

position, then wait until the
machine has completely stopped

before opening the lid.

• Close supervision is necessary

ffthis appliance is used byor near
children• Do not allowchildren to

playinside, onor withthis appliance
orany discardedappliance. Dispose

of discardedappliances and

shipping or packing materials
properly. Before discarding a

washer, or removing from service,

remove the washer lid.

• 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 combustible

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).

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 notoperate this appliance

ifit is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has

missing or broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.

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important Safety Instructio (continued)

• Do not wash fiberglass articles in

your washer• Skin irritation could
result from the remaining particles

that maybe picked up by clothing

during subsequent washer use•

• The laundry process can reduce

the flame retardancy of fabrics, To
avoid such a result, the garment

manufacturer's care instructions
should be followed very carefully•

• Never climb on or stand on the
washer top•

SAY THESE STRUCTIONS

How to operate your clothes washer

WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

I _ Heov v Duty J

Extra Large Capacity Washer

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•

Sorting and Loading

• Sort clothes carefully by fabric

type, weight, color and amount of

soil according to instructions on

page 5.

• Load clothes into the wash
basket, being careful not to overload•

Clothes should be below the retaining
ring• See page 8 for more loading
information•

• Add measured amount of

detergent• See pages 9 through

13 for information on detergents

and other laundry additives•
For information on bleaches and

fabric softeners, see page 13.

• Close lid, washer will fill but not
agitate or spin with lid open•

Wash Water Temperature

Selection

• For hot water wash, set cycle
selector to "HOT WASH"

(11 min•) or "10:'

• For warm water wash, set cycle
selector to "WARM WASH"

(8 min.), "67 "4;' or "2"

• For cold water wash, set cycle
selector for warm wash as explained

above and TURN OFF THE HOT
WATER FAUCET.

RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE
WILL ALWAYS BE COLD.

• Pull Cycle Selector Knob out to

start the cycle•

If you wish to change cycle setting
after washer has started, push Cycle

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

the cycle.

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 the

Cycle Selector Knob to complete
the cycle.

How to sort the clothes

Sort by surface texture

Separate

from

W

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 page 16.

Sort by fabric

Separate

Linens

from

Blends

Sort by soil

Separate

"w

W

Sort by color

Separate

from

Medium

Soil

from

from

Light_

from

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. For STAIN
REMOVAL GUIDE, SEE PAGE 15.

Turn Poly Knits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.

Soaking and Pre-treating--
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 prelim-
inary step to a complete wash cycle.

For detailed information on how
to soak in your washer, see page 8.

FOR INFORMATION ON
SOAKING AGENTS, SEE

PAGE 13.

•Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in
a small amount of liquid detergent

or a paste made of water andpowdered

detergent or soap. For best results,
wait 1/2 hour before washing.

from

from

!n addition to sorting to reduce lint
collection, it is recommended that

fabrics of similar construction be

washed together whenever possible.

Darks

from

Colorfast

FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON
DIFFERENT FABRICS AND
LOADS, SEE PAGES 6 and 7.

Controls

Setting Guide for

different fabrics and loads

Load

Cottons aud Linens

White/Colorfast

Bright/Noncolorfast

Workclothes

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

Delicates

Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk and Wool No bleach
Rayon and Acetate Seldom needed. If needed, use non-chlorine bleach.
Down-filled garments, if machine No bleach

washing is recommended

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

Baby Clothes Delicate

Blankets-Wool, Part-Wool, Cotton

Wash Water Temperature

Hot or Warm
Warm or Cold

Hot
Hot or Warm

Hot
Warm

Warm

Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm

Hot White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

Warm

Warm

Bleach

Liquid chlorine type.

Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

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.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach

when needed.

Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

No bleach

Blankets Synthetic, Electric

Curtains-DO NOT MACHINE
WASH FIBERGLASS

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes**

Slipcovers, Draperies, Bathmats

and Rugs**
Denims (especially indigo blue jeans)

and other fabrics that bleed

Rubber-coated items, laminated fabrics,
vinyl, plastics and articles with plastic trim

Pillows

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

Warm

Hot or Warm

Hot or Warm
Hot or Warm

Cold or Warm

Warm

Warm

No bleach

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

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

No bleach

No bleach

No bleach

,ecial Instructions

It"colorti_st is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maxilnum detergent recommended on page 1l

Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 1l.

Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maxilnum detergent recommended in guide on page 11.

If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11. Small loads reduce wrinkling.

Wash o,/3' if recommended by the garment manufilcturer. Follow instructions carefully.

Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufilcturer. Agitate 2 to 4 minutes.

Wash frequently to fluff up the down aud retain the garment's warmth. Wash separately. Wet down gives off au 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 grauular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balauce. 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.

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

,_tergent.Use 5-minute soak then agitate 2 minutes.

On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage. Do one blauket at a time. Pretreat
heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent. Use 5-minute soak, then agitate 2 minutes.

Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.

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. 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.
Agitate 2 to 4 minutes. Tumble dry 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 mamtfacn¢rers' care labels m,lst be followed carefully. If washing is recommend, 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 10 minutes, depending on amount of soil.

Refer to Garment Manufacturers' Care Labels

For more information on care labeling, send for "What's New About CARE LABELS7
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

How to load your washer

Special recommendations
for washing permanent press
if you do not have a dryer.

If you are machine-washing
Permanent Press clothes that you

plan to line dry or drip-dry, use
extra care to minimize wrinkling

in the wash process:

• Be careful not to overload

washer• Permanent Press clothes

must have ample room to move
freely• A Medium size Permanent

Press load is the largest that should
be washed•

eRemove clothes promptly as
soon as washer stops and hang

immediately•

eLoad clothes dry.
* Take a properly sorted group of

clothes and drop them loosely in
the wash basket in this order:

O

Large Items--like sheets• Do not

wrap around the agitator•

O

Small Items--like washcloths•

O

Medium Size Items--like towels•
Here is a typical full load:

3 Double Sheets
4 Long Sleeve Shirts

3 Boxer Shorts
6 Standard Pillow Cases
5 T-shirts

2 Pair Trousers
3 Handkerchiefs

This illustration, with clothes just
reaching the Filter 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 apt 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.

To add items after the washer has
started.

,Turn off the washer.
,Add any additional articles by

submerging next to the agitator

• Restart the washer

NOTE: When washing stockings,
panty hose and other easily tangled

items, always handle separately. To
minimize tangling, we recommend

the use of a net laundry bag•