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Hotpoint WLW3000B - User Manual

Hotpoint WLW3000B
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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
User Maintenance Instructions 22
Warranty Back Cover
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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Covers warnings about fire, electric shock, injury, and proper usage of the appliance.

Injury Prevention Measures

Details steps to minimize injury, such as avoiding chemical mixing and safe handling.

Specific Hazard Warnings

Addresses risks like hydrogen gas explosion and safe appliance use around children.

How to Operate Your Clothes Washer

Sorting and Loading Clothes

Guidance on sorting clothes by fabric, soil, color, and loading properly.

Wash Water Temperature Selection

Explains setting water temperature for different wash needs.

Soaking Clothes

Describes the process of soaking clothes for better cleaning.

Operating Instructions: Sorting, Treating, Soaking

How to Sort Clothes

Details sorting methods by texture, soil, fabric, and color for optimal washing.

Pre-treating and Soaking

Explains pre-treating heavy soil and the benefits of soaking.

Controls Setting Guide

Fabric and Load Settings

A chart detailing wash water temperature and bleach for various clothing types.

Special Washing Instructions

Garment-Specific Guidance

Provides instructions for washing special items like down-filled garments and blankets.

How to Load Your Washer

Loading Procedure

Illustrates and explains the correct way to load clothes for optimal washing.

Optimal Load Size

Advises on choosing the best load size to save time, energy, and detergent.

Detergents and Soaps

Selecting the Right Detergent

Compares advantages and disadvantages of different detergent types.

Carbonate Detergents and Water Hardness

Effects of Limestone Deposits

Explains effects of limestone buildup on clothes and the washer.

Reducing Limestone Buildup

Offers recommendations to minimize limestone deposits.

Restoring Clothes with Deposits

Provides methods to partially restore clothes affected by deposits.

Detergent Usage and Water Hardness

Recommended Detergent Amounts

Details factors influencing detergent amount and recommended usage.

Water Hardness Detergent Guide

A chart showing recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness.

Water Hardness and Energy Saving

Understanding Water Hardness Levels

Explains how to determine water hardness and its implications.

Energy-Saving Washing Tips

Provides advice on saving energy during the washing process.

Other Laundry Products

Product Usage Guidelines

Details how to use various laundry products like bleach and fabric softeners.

Stain Removal Basics

General Stain Removal Steps

Outlines general steps for stain removal and prevention.

Chlorine Bleach Hint

Offers a specific hint for using chlorine bleach on white fabrics.

Comprehensive Stain Removal Guide

Stain Removal Chart by Fabric

A comprehensive chart for removing various stains from different fabrics.

Problem Solver: Lint and Stains

Lint or Residue on Clothes

Lists causes and remedies for lint and residue issues.

Greasy or Oily Stains

Addresses causes and solutions for greasy or oily stains on garments.

Problem Solver: Grayed Clothes

Restoring Grayed Clothes

Explains causes of grayed clothes and provides restoration procedures.

Problem Solver: Color and Shrinkage

Yellowed Clothes Causes and Fixes

Discusses causes of yellowing and remedies, including water issues.

Blue or Gray Color Stains

Covers causes of blue/gray color stains and their removal.

Fabric Shrinkage Issues

Explains general shrinkage and knit shrinkage causes and prevention.

Problem Solver: Wrinkles and Damage

Wrinkling in Permanent Press

Addresses causes of wrinkles and methods to remove them.

Snags, Holes, and Tears

Details causes of snags, holes, and tears and how to prevent them.

Problem Solver: Soiling and Operation

Treating Heavily Soiled Areas

Provides advice for pretreating collars and cuffs.

Washer Not Operating

Lists common causes and troubleshooting steps for a non-operating washer.

Incorrect Water Temperature

Explains how to troubleshoot incorrect water temperature issues.

Problem Solver: Draining, Leaks, Noise, Pauses

Water Wont Drain

Addresses issues with the washer not draining properly.

Water Leaks

Explains causes of water leaks and their remedies.

Washer Noise Issues

Discusses causes of washer noise and normal sounds.

Washer Pauses in Cycle

Clarifies normal pauses during the washing cycle.

Care and Cleaning

User Maintenance Instructions

Provides guidance on cleaning the tub, exterior, and storing the washer.

Agitator Maintenance

Details how to remove, clean, and lubricate the agitator.

If You Need Service

Obtaining Service and Customer Help

Outlines steps to take if service is needed or if unsatisfied with service.

Hotpoint Washer Warranty

Warranty Coverage Details

Details the full one-year and limited additional four-year warranty coverage.

Warranty Exclusions

Lists exclusions from the warranty coverage.

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Covers warnings about fire, electric shock, injury, and proper usage of the appliance.

Injury Prevention Measures

Details steps to minimize injury, such as avoiding chemical mixing and safe handling.

Specific Hazard Warnings

Addresses risks like hydrogen gas explosion and safe appliance use around children.

How to Operate Your Clothes Washer

Sorting and Loading Clothes

Guidance on sorting clothes by fabric, soil, color, and loading properly.

Wash Water Temperature Selection

Explains setting water temperature for different wash needs.

Soaking Clothes

Describes the process of soaking clothes for better cleaning.

Operating Instructions: Sorting, Treating, Soaking

How to Sort Clothes

Details sorting methods by texture, soil, fabric, and color for optimal washing.

Pre-treating and Soaking

Explains pre-treating heavy soil and the benefits of soaking.

Controls Setting Guide

Fabric and Load Settings

A chart detailing wash water temperature and bleach for various clothing types.

Special Washing Instructions

Garment-Specific Guidance

Provides instructions for washing special items like down-filled garments and blankets.

How to Load Your Washer

Loading Procedure

Illustrates and explains the correct way to load clothes for optimal washing.

Optimal Load Size

Advises on choosing the best load size to save time, energy, and detergent.

Detergents and Soaps

Selecting the Right Detergent

Compares advantages and disadvantages of different detergent types.

Carbonate Detergents and Water Hardness

Effects of Limestone Deposits

Explains effects of limestone buildup on clothes and the washer.

Reducing Limestone Buildup

Offers recommendations to minimize limestone deposits.

Restoring Clothes with Deposits

Provides methods to partially restore clothes affected by deposits.

Detergent Usage and Water Hardness

Recommended Detergent Amounts

Details factors influencing detergent amount and recommended usage.

Water Hardness Detergent Guide

A chart showing recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness.

Water Hardness and Energy Saving

Understanding Water Hardness Levels

Explains how to determine water hardness and its implications.

Energy-Saving Washing Tips

Provides advice on saving energy during the washing process.

Other Laundry Products

Product Usage Guidelines

Details how to use various laundry products like bleach and fabric softeners.

Stain Removal Basics

General Stain Removal Steps

Outlines general steps for stain removal and prevention.

Chlorine Bleach Hint

Offers a specific hint for using chlorine bleach on white fabrics.

Comprehensive Stain Removal Guide

Stain Removal Chart by Fabric

A comprehensive chart for removing various stains from different fabrics.

Problem Solver: Lint and Stains

Lint or Residue on Clothes

Lists causes and remedies for lint and residue issues.

Greasy or Oily Stains

Addresses causes and solutions for greasy or oily stains on garments.

Problem Solver: Grayed Clothes

Restoring Grayed Clothes

Explains causes of grayed clothes and provides restoration procedures.

Problem Solver: Color and Shrinkage

Yellowed Clothes Causes and Fixes

Discusses causes of yellowing and remedies, including water issues.

Blue or Gray Color Stains

Covers causes of blue/gray color stains and their removal.

Fabric Shrinkage Issues

Explains general shrinkage and knit shrinkage causes and prevention.

Problem Solver: Wrinkles and Damage

Wrinkling in Permanent Press

Addresses causes of wrinkles and methods to remove them.

Snags, Holes, and Tears

Details causes of snags, holes, and tears and how to prevent them.

Problem Solver: Soiling and Operation

Treating Heavily Soiled Areas

Provides advice for pretreating collars and cuffs.

Washer Not Operating

Lists common causes and troubleshooting steps for a non-operating washer.

Incorrect Water Temperature

Explains how to troubleshoot incorrect water temperature issues.

Problem Solver: Draining, Leaks, Noise, Pauses

Water Wont Drain

Addresses issues with the washer not draining properly.

Water Leaks

Explains causes of water leaks and their remedies.

Washer Noise Issues

Discusses causes of washer noise and normal sounds.

Washer Pauses in Cycle

Clarifies normal pauses during the washing cycle.

Care and Cleaning

User Maintenance Instructions

Provides guidance on cleaning the tub, exterior, and storing the washer.

Agitator Maintenance

Details how to remove, clean, and lubricate the agitator.

If You Need Service

Obtaining Service and Customer Help

Outlines steps to take if service is needed or if unsatisfied with service.

Hotpoint Washer Warranty

Warranty Coverage Details

Details the full one-year and limited additional four-year warranty coverage.

Warranty Exclusions

Lists exclusions from the warranty coverage.

Hotpoint WLW3000B Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHotpoint
ModelWLW3000B
CategoryWasher
LanguageEnglish

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