Hotpoint WLW3750B Use And Care Manual

How to

get

the best from

YourWasher

Contents

Agitator

Use

and Care of

Appliance Registration

Bleach Dispenser

model

Care and Cleaning

WLW3750B

Controls Setting Guide

6,7

Cycle Settings

Detergents and

Other Additives

13-17

Energy-Saving Tips

Fabric Softener

DisDenser

Handwash”

System

Hard Water

Limestone Deposits

4, 12

Model and Serial Numbers

O~eratin~

the Washer

4,5

Pre-Treating

7, 11, 17

Problem Solver

20-25

Repair Service

Safety

Instructions

3,4

Sorting Clothes

Stains

Stiin

Removal Guide

Storage

& Vacation

TiDs

User Maintenance Instructions 26 Warranty

Back Cover

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Center@

800.626.2000

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches:

3. Extinguish any open flame.

4. Immediately

call

your gas supplier.

●

Don’t turn electric switches

on or off because

spark

may

ignite the gas.

If you received a damaged 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 20-25. 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

not

store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING–Toreduce

the risk of

fire,

electric shock, or injury to

persons when using your

appBance,

foilowbasic pmutions,

including

the following:

●

Use

this appliance

only

for

itS

intended purpose

as described in

this Use and Care Book. .

This

washer must be properly

instiled

and

located in accordance with the Instillation Instructions 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.

–Roperly

ground to conform with d] governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

–Install or store where it

wi~

not

be exposed to temperatures

below

freezing or exposed to the weather.

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

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

. Turn off water faucets

when

the washer is 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 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.

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.

~ minimh

the possibility

of injury:

●

Do 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.

●

Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with

combustibleorexplosivesubstancm

(such as gasoline,

degreasers,

dry+leaning

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

weeksorlonger. ~ROGENGAS

CAN BE

EXP~SIWUNDER

THESE

ANCES.

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 sometime, 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 moving. Before loading, 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.

●

~ose

supervision is necessary

if this

appiiance

is used by or near

children.

not allow children to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing

materidsproperly.

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,

prefemblyinalockedcabinet.

Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep

the area around and underneath your appliances free from

theaccumulation ofcombustible

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

●

Keep the floor around your

appliances clean and dry

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.

●

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

s~nd

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.

(continued

nextpage)

Important

Safety Imtructiom

(continued)

●

The laundry process can

reduce

For washer operation

the flame

retardancy

of fabrics. To

SAVE THESE

●

Do not

Ieave

washer lid up

avoid such a result, the garment

during cycle. This will stop the

~STRUCTIONS

manufacturer’s care instructions

wash and spin

action

and prevent

should be followed very carefully.

completion of the cycle.

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.

—

Sorting

andhading

●

Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color and amount of soil according to instructions on page 11.

●

Add measured detergent to wash basket. See pages 13 through 17 for information on detergents and other laundry additives.

●

Load clothes into the wash basket

being careful not to overload. See

page 12 for loading information.

●

See page 8 for Bleach Dispenser and Fabric Softener Dispenser instructions. For information on bleaches and fabric softeners, see page 17.

●

Close the lid. Washer will

fill

but

not agitate or spin with the lid open.

Setting the controls.

Select

WashlSpin

Speed.

See the Controls Setting Guide on

Push Cycle Selector Knob in

pages 6 and 7.

and turn clockwise to your selected

‘~- Select Wash/Rinse Temperature.

Select Water Level.

LOW: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.

VAMABLE:

Any level of fill

between Low and Full. FULL: Washer is more than 2/3

full of clothes. RESET: To increase level, turn

knob to “RESET” and then to new level.

HANDWASH: See

page 9.

wash setting.

smP

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

Knifi/Delicates

Settings—

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

wrin~es.

HEAV, SO,L

Permanent Press

Setting—

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

wrinties.

[

HANDWASHTM Setting—

For those articles that would normally be washed by hand. Use with

HANDWASH

agitator only.

Soak

Setting—

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

What Happens in Wch Setting (Approximate Minutes)

Cycle

Selector

Heavy Normal Light

Settings

Soil

Soil Soil

Soak

Permanent Press

KnitslDelicates

HANDWASH

Wash

Soak

Wash

SDin

Rinse

I 3% I

I 3M I 3% I

131

3’h

Spin

7 7 7

4~2 4~2

Totil

Time

21 11

NOTES:

●

Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycles.

●

Total time does not include water fill times. Fill times vary depending

on household water pressure and your selected water level.

TURN THE PAGE

for Controls Setting Guide

Controk Setti~

Guide for different fabrics and loads

Wash/Spti

Wash Water

—

had

speed

Temperature

Cycle

Sett@

Cottons and Linens

White/Colorfast

Norrnrd/Fast

Hot or Warm Normal Soil or Light Soil

Bright/Non-colorfast

Norrnd/Fast

Warm or Cold

Normal Soil or Light Soil

Work Clothes

Heavy soil

Normal/Fast

Hot

Normal Soil for small

loads,

Heavy Soil for all other loads

Average soil

Normal/Fast

Hot or Warm

Normal Soil

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons

Heavy or oily soil

Normal/Fast

Hot

Permanent Press

Average or light soil Gentle/Slow Warm

Permanent Press

Synthetics-Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy

Normal/Fast

Warm

Permanent Press

Delicates

Gentle/Slow Warm

Knits/Delicates or

HANDWASH

Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk

Gentle/Slow

Warm

Knits/Delicates or

HANDWASH

and Wool Rayon and Acetate Gentle/Slow

Warm

Knits/Delicates or

HANDWASH

Down-filled garments, if machine

Gentle/Slow

Warm

Permanent Press

wshing

is recommended

Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as Diapers,

Normal/Fast

Hot

Normal Soil or Light

Soil,

Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,

depending on amount of

soil

Receiving Blankets,

Covedls

Baby Clothes—Delicate Gentle/Slow Warm

Knits/Delicates or

HANDWASH

Blankets-Wool, Part-Wool, Cotton

5 min. soak then

Warm Light Soil

Normrd/Fast

Blankets—Synthetic, Electric 5 min. soak then

Warm Light Soil

Norrnd/Fast

Curtains-DO

MACHINE

Gentle/Slow Hot or Warm

Permanent Press

WASH FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads, Robes*

Gentle/Slow

Hot or Warm

Permanent Press

Slipcovers, Draperies, Bath Mats Normal/Fast

Hot or Warm

Normal Soil

and Rugs* Denims (especially Indigo Blue Jeans)

Norrnd/Fast

Cold or Warm

Normal

Soil

and other fabrics that

bl=d

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated

Gentle/Slow Warm

Knits/Delicates or

HANDWASH

Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and Articles with Plastic

Trim

Pillows

Gende/Slow

Warm

Normal Soti or Light Soil,

depending on amount of soil

—

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

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care

Labeh

Bleach

Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine type

bleach when

needd.

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

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

White or colorfast,

liquid

chlorine type.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

No bleach

bleach

SWcial

Instructions

If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 15.

Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 15.

Small

loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 15.

If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 15. Small loads

rduce

wrinUing.

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. Close 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

Borateem brand.

You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or by HANDWASH control system. See page 9.

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’ care labels must be followed

carefilly. 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, use full water level.

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 tome the

Bleach Dispenser

How tome the Fabric Softener Dispenser

How to Use the

Soak setting

Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the wash basket along with your detergent. 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

HANDWASH@

system–1/4 cup

(60 ml) liquid

●

Pour measured amount of liquid

bleach

direcdy

into bleach dispenser.

●

not overfill 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.

●

Position the Fabric Softener

Dispenser on the agitator.

Pour manufacturer’s recommended amount of fabric softener into a standard measuring cup.

. Add enough water to fill the cup 1/2 full.

●

Pour the diluted softener into the

dispenser.

●

The

fabric softener will

automatically be dispensed at the

proper time.

●

Do not stop the washer during

the first spin.

This will cause the

dispenser to empty too soon.

When using Fabric Softener

Dispenser with the

HANDWASH

system, use one (1) teaspoon (5 ml)

of concentrated

sofiener

or one (1)

tablespoon (15 ml) of diluted

softener.

Do not use the Fabric Softener

Dispenser with the Soak Setting.

.,,

“..

SPIN

,0.K

IIGH,

SOI<

ND, MA,

SO,L

HE.”Y

SOIL

~~SOAKJ’

setting temperature

will automatically be cold.

●

If a hot or warm soak is desired,

set the

WASH/MNSE

TEMPERATURE switch to

“HOT/COLD” or “W*/COLD”

and turn the Cycle

Selmtor

Knob to

“Heavy

Soflt’

Start the washer. After

washer

fls

and begins to agitate,

push in the Cycle Selector

fiob

and

turn to

“SOAK:’ RU

out the Cycle

Selector

fiob

to complete the cycle.

—

For an

-nded

soak

Wow

the

washer to

fti

and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector Knob to stop the washer (keep

closed)

and allow to

SO*

for as long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out the Cycle Selector Knob to complete the cycle.

—

How to Use the

H~DWASH@

system

The

HANDWASH

system can be used to handle small loads of regular fabrics—up to 2

pounds—

or for easy and economical washing of delicate hand

washables.

●

Remove HEAVY DUTY Agitator

as follows: –Push switches to

“UNLOCK:’

–Lifi

out HEAVY DUTY

Agitator leaving smaller

HANDWASH

Agitator in place.

. Put 1/4 to 1/3 cup (60 to 80 ml)

detergent in the wash basket.

●

Load clothes in the wash basket, See page 12 for loading information,

To use Bleach and Fabric

Softener Dispensers, see page 8.

●

Close lid and set controls as

follows: –Set Water Level to

HANDWASH

position.

WATER

LEVE1

—Select speed and temperature

according to the fabrics you are washing.

—Push Cycle Selector Knob and

turn clockwise to

HANDWASH

setting.

—Pull out Cycle Selector Knob to

start washer.

●

When washing stockings, panty hose and other easily tangled items, always handle separately. To minimize tangling, the use of a net laundry bag is recommended.

. To replace HEAVY DUTY

Agitator: —Position outer Agitator over

HANDWASH

Agitator and

rotate until

Agititor

falls easily

into place. DO

FORCE.

–Press gently on HEAVY DUTY

Agitator until it is seated securely.

—Push switches to lock Agitator in

place.

BE SURE HEAVY DUTY

AGITA~R

IS SECURELY IN PLACE BEFORE WASHING REGULAR LOADS OF

CLOTHES.

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