Hotpoint WLW331OB Use And Care Manual

How~

get

the best

from

YourWasher

Setting the controls

Energy-saving tips

Sorting and loading

Choosing detergents

pll

Stiin

removal

p16

Use and Care of

model

WLW331OB

Questions?

Usethe

Problem Solver

p18

The GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000

Con@nk

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

How to operate your

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

Controls setting guide for

different fabrics and loads .. .,6,7 How to use soak

setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Good sorting means better

washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...9

It pays to check and

pre-treat , . . . . . . . . . . . .......,9

Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . ........9

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

What is the best

she

load

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

Factors to consider in selection of detergents

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

The results of continued use of

carbonate detergents . . . . . . . . . . U

How much detergent or soap

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

How to use detergent

or soap . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......13

Hard water—do you

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

Other laundry products. . . . . . . .

Howto remove stains . . . . . .16, 17

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

User maintenance

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

If You Need Service . . . . . . . . . .23

Warranty . . . . . . . . . .

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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

If you received a

&mWed washer...

Immediately contact the

deale:

(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 minor causes of operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Write down the

~odel

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.

FOR

YOUR SAFETY

you

smell gas:

1. Open windows

Don’t

touch electrical

switches

3. ~~:~guishanyopen

lmmediatelycall your

gas

supplier

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use

asoline

or other

Iammable

vapors and

liquids in

thevicinityof

this or any other appliance.

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~PO~~T

SMETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read dl instrudions before

usi~

this

apphance.

W~~G–To

reduce theriskof fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance,

fo~owbasicprecautions,

including

the following:

●

Use this

appliance

only for its

intended

purpose

as described in

this Use and Care Book.

T~s

washer must be

p~~rly

tied

and

Imted

UO*@

with the

kstallation Instrnctiom

before it is used.

If you did not receive an Installation 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 Instigation Instructions.

–Instil

or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing

orexposdtothe

weather.

–Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

–Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in

the Instigation kstructions.

●

Tum

off water

fiuce~

when

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

tinimize

leakage

ifa

hose or valve

should break or rupture.

●

When disconnecting this

appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord

toavoiddamageto

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

minimh

the

~ssibtiity

bjury:

- -

●

not

mix

chlorine bleach Witi

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.

●

Close supervision is necessary

if this

appfiance

is used by or near

children. Do not

dow

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

ofdi-edappbcesand

shippingor

packing materials properly. Before discarding a washer, or removing

tim

service, remove the washer lid.

Keep

laundry aids (such as

detergents, bleaches, tibricsotiners, etc.) out of the reach of children,

prefemblyinalockedcabinet.

Observe

warnings on container labels to

avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the

area around and

underneath your appliances free

fromthe=urntiationofcombustible

materials, such as lint, paper, rags,

chernicds,

etc.

. 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 aperiodoftwo

weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS

CAN BE EXPLOSNEUNDER

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 onallhot water faucets and allow thereto run

for several minutes before using any

electricrd

appliance which is

comected

to the hot water system.

This

wdl

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 moving.

Before loading,

urdoading

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.

Keep the

floor around your

appliances clean and dry to reduce

thepossibilityof

slipping,

●

To tinimize

the possibility

of electric shock, unplug this

appfiance

from the power supply before awmpttig any maintenance or cleaning (except the

remod

and

cleaning

oftie

lint filter).

N~E:

Turning

the

Cycle Selector

knob to an

OFFpositiondoes

NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

●

notmper

with

COntrOIS.

. DO not operate this

appli~Ce

ifit

is damaged,

mdfunctiouing,

partidlydisassembled,

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

●

Never climb on or stand on the

washer top.

hpofint

Safety

Imtructiom

(continu~)

●

Do not wash fiberglass

articles

in your washer. Skin irritation

could result from the

remahing

particles that may be picked up by clothing during

subsquent

washer use.

●

The laundry process can

For washer

o~ration

reduce the flame

retardancy

~brics.

To avoid such a result,

●

Do not leave washer lid up

the garment manufacturer’s care

during cycle. This will stop the

instructions should be followed

wash and spin action and prevent

very carefully.

completion of

tie

cycle.

SAVE THESE

~STRUCTIONS

How to operate your clothes washer

W~G—TO

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

appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRU~IONS

before operating this appliance.

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Sorting and

bading

Set the controls.

●

Sort clothes carefully by fabric See the Controls Setting Guide on

@Select Wash/Spin Speed.

type, weight, color and amount of

pages 6 and 7.

soil. See instructions on page 9.

~SelectWash/Rinse

●

Load clothes into the wash basket

Tem~erature.

being careful not to overload.

. Add measured detergent to wash

load.

● See page H for information on

how to use bleach and bbric

sokner.

●

Refer to pages 9 to H for more information on loading clothes, detergents, and other laundry products.

●

Close lid. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin with lid open.

@SelectWater

Level.

LOW: Washer is less than

full of

clothes.

FULL: Between Y3 and 72 full.

~ FULL:

Between Y2

and %

fill.

FULL: Washer is more than % full of clothes.

~PushCycleSe;ecto;

Knob in and turn clockwise to your selected wash

setting.

START

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

Heavy, Normal and Light

Soil

Settings—

For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. Three soil level settings are provided, but you can set the selector in-between. if desired.

Permanent Press and

Uik/Delicates Settings—

For permanent press, polyester knits, and delicates. An extended cool-down spray rinse is provided to minimize the setting of

wrinties.

OFF

Normal Speed

S*IN

SMK

LGH1

S011

NORW SOIL HE&VY

SOIL

OFF

KNITSI

OELl~lES

Soak

Setting–

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

OFF

Normal Speed

SPIN

SMK

SOIL

NORmsOll

HEAVY

SOIL

What Happem

intich

Setting (Approximate Minutes)

Cycle

Selector

Heavy Normal Light

Settings

Soil

Soak

Permanent Press

Knits/Delicates

—

Wash

10%

Spin

Rnse

3% 3% 3%

3~2

Spin

7 7 7

Total Time

23%

16ti

N~ES:

●

Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle.

●

Total 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 Water Temperature

Wash/Spin Speed

bad

Cycle

Cycle Setting

Cottons and Linens

White/Colorfast

Hot or Warm Warm or Cold

Normal Normal

Regular Cycle Regular Cycle

Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting

Bright/Non-colorfast

Work Clothes, Dungarees, etc.

Heavy soil Hot

Hot or Warm

Normal

Regular Cycle

Normal Setting for small loads,

Heavy Setting for

all

other loads

Normal Setting

Average soil

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons

Heavy or

oily

soil

Hot

Warm

Normal Normal

Permanent Press

Set at Permanent Press Set at Permanent Press

Average or light soil

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy

Warm Warm

Normal

Gentle

Permanent Press

Knits/Delicates Knits/Delicates

Normal Soil Setting Set at Knits/Delicates~

Set at

Knit/Delicates.

Delicates

Silks,

Wools;

Blends

Silk

and Wool Rayon and Acetate

Warm

Gentle

Set at

Knits/Delicates.

Warm

Gentle

Knits/Delicates

Permanent Press

Set at Permanent Press.

Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended

Warm

—

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

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Normal or Light Soil Setting,

depending on amount of soil

Hot

Normal

Regular Cycle

Warm

Gentle

Knits/Delicates

Regular Cycle

Set at

Knits/Delicates.

Light Soil Setting

BlarrkeE-Wool, Part-Wool, Cotton

Warm

5 min. soak then

Normal

Blankets—Synthetic, Electric

Light Soil Setting

Warm

5 min. soak then Normal

Gentle

Regular Cycle

Hot or Warm

Set at Permanent Press.

Curtains-DO

MACHINE

WASH FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads, Robes*

Permanent Press

Set at Permanent Press.

Hot or Warm

Gentle

Normal

Permanent Press

Hot or Warm

Normal Setting

Slipcovers, Draperies, Bath Mats and Rugs*

Denims (especially Indigo Blue Jeans) and other fabrics that

bleed

Regular Cycle

Normal Setting

Cold or Warm

Normal

Regular Cycle

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Fabrics,

Vinyl,

Plastics and

Articles with Plastic Trim

Warm

Gentle

Knits/Delicates

Set at

Knits/Delicates,

Warm

Pillows

Gentle

Permanent Press

Set at Permanent Press.

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

Refer to Garment Manufacture’ Care

Labek

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Bleach

Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine 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

Special 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 wrinkling. 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. Follow 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.

zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add

towels

to balance.

GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE

DMED.

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 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

manufacmrers’

care

hbels

must be

follwed

carefilly. 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

a time to balance load, use extra large water level.

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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. 2W02.

How to Use the Soak setting

brmol

%eed

L~H1 SW Wnwsw

HEWY

S~L

G~SOAKYT Setting

temperature

will automatically be cold. . If a hot or warm soak is desired, set

the

WASH/~SE

TEMPERATURE switch to “HOT/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 “SOAKI’ 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.

Ene~y-Saving

~ps

If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh

afier

washing, you will probably

re-wash

them.. and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes

carefilly, 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

UO°F.—on

a regular basis only

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

●

Under normal soil conditions,

wash in water above

80°F. (~°C.).

This generally means using the

Warm Wash temperature setting on your washer—temperatures approximately

N“

1lO°F.

or hand comfortable. If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings, use Hot

Wmh

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.

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