Hotpoint WLW3760 Use And Care Manual

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Contents

Appliance Registration

use

and Care

Bleach Dispenser

Care and Cleaning

Model

Consumer Services

Controls Setting Guide

10, 11

WW3760

Cycle Settings

6,7

Detergents, Other Additives 14–18 Energy-Saving Tips

Fabric Softener Dispenser

Hard Water

Important Phone Numbers 27 Limestone Deposits

Loading the Washer

5, 13

Model and Serial Numbers

Operating the Washer 5-8 Pretreating

11, 12, 18

Problem Solver

21-25

Safety Instructions

3,4

Sorting Clothes 5, 12 Stains

Stain Removal Guide

Storage

and Vacation

Tips

User Maintenance Instructions 25 Warranty

Back Cover

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000

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, KY 40225

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . . check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

If you received a damaged washer...

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

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.

WAM~G:

For your safety

the

information in this

mand

must be

fo~owed

mi-e

the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal

injury or

loss of life.

—Do

not

store or use gasoline or other

Q tiediately cti

your gas supplier from a

flammable vapors and

Uquids

in the

neighbor’s

phone. FOBOW

the

gas supptier’s

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

instructions.

—~T TO

DO IF YOU

S~LL

GAS

●

M you

cannot reach

your

gas

suppher, dl

Do not try to

tight

any appliance.

the

fire department.

. Do not

touch

any electrid switch;

—InstaMation

and service must be performed

do not use any phone in your building.

by a

qtified insta~er,

service

agen~ or

the gas supplier.

●

Clear the room,

bufiding

or area of

occupants.

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 3 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

WORTMT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

Read W

imtmctiom

before

whg tis apphce.

WARNINGTO

reduce

the risk

~ “~~ ~;;;e~;;~;;~~t~:,;;hedia,

* Do not

wash or dry articles that

fire,

electric

shock,

or injury

persons when

using

your

apptiance,

follow basic

precautions, including

th~

following:

combusti~le

or explosive substances

●

Use

this appliance

o~y

for its intended

(such as wax,

paint,

gasoline,

degreasers, dry-

purpose

d~scribed

in this Use

and

Care Book.

cleaning

solvents, kerosene,

etc.) which

may

ignite

or explode. Do

not

add

these

s~bstances

the wash

water. Do not use these

substancw

This

washer must be properly

‘Q;:b ,,

installed and located in accordance

‘.. w

with

the

InstaMation

Instructions

before it is used.

If you did

not

receive

Installation Instructions

sheet

with your

washer, you can obtain

ono

by calling, toll

free, the GE

Answer Center? 800.626.2000.

—Properly

ground

to conform with

all

governing

codes

and ordinances. Follow

details in

InstaHation hstructions.

—Instil

or store where it will

not

be exposed

to temperatures

beiow

freezing or exposed

the

weather.

<omect

to a proprly 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 is not in

use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture.

* men

disconnecting this appliance

pull by the plug rather than the cord

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 r~pair

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

skiUs

to carry out.

minimize the

powibility

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.

around your

washer antior d~er

during

operation.

WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas

can accumulate in the water heater

antior

water

pipes if hot water has

not

been used for a period of 2 weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE

EXPLOSZW

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

electrid

appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This

wi~

allow any hydrogen gas to

escape. Since the gas

flammable, do not

smoke or

use

an open flame or appliance

during this

prwess.

●

Never reach into washer while it is

moving.

Before

loading,

mdoading

or adding clothes, push in the Cycle

Selector knob

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

shipptig

or packing materials properly. Before discarding a washer, or removing from service, remove the washer

lid.

(continued next page)

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER

WARNIN&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

and amount of soil, according to instructions in How to Sort Clothes section.

● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents,

Other Additives section for information on detergents and other laundry additives.

● Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not

to overload. See How to Load Your Washer section for more information.

● See How to Use

Bleach

Dispenser section

for information on the Bleach Dispenser.

● See How to Use Fabric Softener Dispenser

section for more information on the Fabric Softener Dispenser.

● For information on bleaches and fabric softeners,

see Other Laundry Products section.

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

with the lid open.

Setting the Controls

Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the

proper selections.

~ Select WashlSpin

Speed.

Select Water Level. LOW: Washer is less than 1/2 full of clothes. MEDIUM: Between 1/2 and 2/3 full. HIGH: Over 2/3 full. If you wish to increase water level after you’ve made

a selection, turn knob to RESET and select new level.

Select Wash/Rinse Temperature.

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

Pull Cycle Selector knob

START

out to start the washer. If you wish to change

/ ‘ ‘ ‘ setting after washer has started, push Cycle

STOP

Selector knob into stop the

wasiler

and reset to the

new position. Setting can be changed at any time.

TWS TO HELP YOU SELECT

SETT~GS

Heavy Soil, Medium and Light

Cycles—

For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal.

s..

soak cycle

RINSE

light medium

s.,

●

,,,s,

Soak

Cycle—

Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle.

perm. press.

w,.

soak cycle

HINSE

light medium

heaw

soil

●

,,.s,

Permanent Press

Cycles—

For loads of synthetic

andor

delicate fabrics. A

perm. press - heavy

cold water cool-down helps prevent set-in wrinkles

SPt.

in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses, and similar apparel with normal soil.

s,,.

●

,!,$,

Pre-Wash Cycle—

For use when clothes are excessively soiled. Provides

agitated soak and a soak without agitation, followed by agitation and spin. Washer must be reset for desired wash cycle.

Supercycles—

For fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation

with extra detergent loosens stubborn soils, and

an automatic extra rinse and spin help remove any detergent left after the first rinse and spin.

What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)

Cycle

Selector

Heavy

Medium

Light

Soak Supercycles

Permanent Press

Settings

Soil

Cycle

Cycles Soak Wash

14X

Spin

2ti

Rinse

Spin

7 7 7 7

3 4Y?

2nd Rinse

Spin

—

Total

Time

26 II

445

NOTES:

● Total time includes pauses between each phase of the

cycle.

● Total time does

not

include water till times. Fill times vary depending

on household water pressure and your selected water

level.

PreWash

Cycle

7 2

OPEMTING

INSTRUCTIONS

How to Use the Bleach

● Use this dispenser with

liquid bleach only.

If you prefer to

use

~owdered

(continued)

Dispenser

HIGH WATER LEVEL—1 k cup (310 ml) liquid

LOW WATER LEVEL—2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid

● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly

blea;h, pour it

into bleach dispenser.

into the wash

● Do not overfill or allow dispenser to

ovefiow.

basket along with

Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause fabric

your detergent. Do

\\ \–~

damage.

not pour powdered bleach

● Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto

into the bleach dispenser.

clothes or into the wash basket.

● Measure bleach carefully.

Here are some recommended amounts:

How to

Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser

● Position the Fabric

● Do not stop the washer during the first spin.

Softener Dispenser on

‘\\

This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.

the agitator.

● Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with

● Pour manufacturer’s

the Soak Cycle.

recommended amount

astandardmeasuringcup.

●

If the dispenser gets clogged, soak it in a solution of

of fabric softener into

1 cup (240 ml) water and 1 cup (240 ml) alcohol.

● 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.

How to Use the Soak Cycle

● SOAK CYCLE temperature

will automatically be cold.

● For a hot or warm soak,

set the WasMRinse Temp.

Iiqht

medium

-0

control to HOT/COLD or

heavy soil

WARM/COLD and turn the Cycle Selector knob to MEDIUM cycle setting.

● Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to

agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to SOAK CYCLE. 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

TWS

vour

clothes and household

ite”ms

don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash 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

water

temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil.

● Use Hot Wash—up to

150°F.

(65°C.)— 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.

(27°C.).

This generally means using the Warm Wash temperature setting on your

washer—temperatures

approximately

90°F.–l

IO°F. (32°C.-380C.) or hand

comfortable. If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings, use Hot Wash occasionally, if safe for fabrics.

● Always rinse in cold water. The

temperature of the rinse does not affect cleaning.

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 Normal (Fast) Spin Speed

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

anv

wrinkles caused

by the Normal

~Fast)

Spin.

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