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Agj~ator 26

ApplianceRegistration 2

BleachDispenser 8

Care and Cleaning 26

useandcareof

model

WLV3505B

ControlsSettingGuide 6,7 #-q_~g~+y

CycleSettings 5

IDetergentsand

Other Additives 13,17

Energy-SavingTips 10

Fabric SofienerDispenser 8

Hard Water 16

LimestoneDeposits 14

Loading 12

Model and Serial Numbers 2

IMoving&VacationTips 26

Operating the Washer 4,5

Pre-Treating 7,8, 11

Problem Solver 20.25

Repair Service 27

Safety Instrl]ctions 3,4

ISorting Clothes 11

S(ains 18

Stain RemovalGuide 19

S(ldsReturn 9

User Maintenance instructions 26

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BeforeUsingyourwasher,

Yead

thisbookcareful~y.

Itis intendedtohelp youoperate

andmaintainyournew washer

properly.

Keepit handy for answersto your

questions.

Ifyoudon’tunderstandsobething

or needmore help, write (include

yourphonenumber):

ConsumerAffairs

Hotpoint

AppliancePark

Louisville,KY40225

writedownthemodel

andserialnumbers.

You’llfindthemonalabelonthe

lowerIefisidenearthefront.

Thesenumbersarealsoonthe

ConsumerProductOwnership

RegistrationCard thatcamewith

yourwasher.Beforesendinginthis

card, pleasewritethesenumbers

here:

ModelNumber

Serial Number

Usethesenumbersinany

correspondenceor servicecalls

concerningyourwasher.

If youreceiveda

dam~ed Washer.aee

Immediately contactthe dealer

(or builder) that soldyouthe

washer.

savetimeandmoney.

Beforeyou request service.e.

check the Problem Solveron

pages 20-25. It listscauses of minor

operating problems that you can

correct yourself.

.411washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling

Ruleestablished by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

IMPORTmT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

fire, electric shock, or injuryto

penomwhenustig yourapptiance,

follow basicprecaution,hcIutig

the folfowing:

~usethisappliance onlyfor its

intendedpurposeasdescribedin

thisUseandCare Book.

~This washermllstbeproperly

imtaUedandIomtedinaccordance

withtheInstallationInstructions

btiforeitisused.Ifyoudidnot

receiveanInstallationInstructions

sheetwithyourwasher,youcan

obtainonebycontactingtheservice

locationnearestyou.

—Properlygroundtoconform

withailgoverningcodesand

ordinances.Followdetailsin

InstallationInstructions.

–Installorstorewhereitwillnot

beex~osedtotemperaturesbelow

freezingorexposedtotheweather.

–Connecttoaproperly rated,

protectedandsizedpowersupply

circuittoavoidelectricaloverload.

—Connecttoadequateplumbing

anddrainfacilitiesasdescribedin

@ClosesupervisioIIisnecessary

ifthis appliance isusedbyor near

etiidren.Donotal[owcl~ildren

toplay;Elside,‘onorwithtilis

applianceoranydiscarded

applia~~ce.Disposeofdiscarded

appliancesandshippingor

packingmaterialsproperly.

Beforediscardingawasher,or

removingfromservice9remove

thewasherlid.

~Keepalllaundryaids(suchas

detergents,bleaches,fabricsofteners,

etc.)outofthereachofchildren,

prefemblyinalockedcabinet.Observe

allwarningson containerlabelsto

avoidpersonalinjury.

@Keep-thearea aroundand

underneathyourappliancesfree

fromtheaccumulationofcombustible

materials, suchaslint, paper, rags,

chemicals,etc.

sKeepthe flooraround your

appliancescleananddrytoreduce

thepossibilityofslipping.

@Tominimizethepossibility

ofelectricshock,unplugthis

appliancefromthepowersupply

beforeattemptinganymaintenance

orcleaning(excepttheremovaland

cleaningofthelintfilter).

NOTE:TurningtheCycleSelector

knobtoanOFFpositiondoesNOT

disconnecttheappliancefroi~]tl~e

powersupply.

@~~ ~~~~timper -withcoEltrolse

@Donotope;atethisappliance

ifitisdamaged,malfunctionii~g,

partiallydisassembled,oxhas

missingorbrokenparts,incl~~ding

adamagedcordorplug.

O]~ever~~imbo~~~~standonthe

washertop.

oDoil~twashfibe~,giassa~ticlesin

yourwasher. Skin irri{atio]lcov[ld

resultfrom tile remaini~lgparticlts

that maybe picked up by cioil~in~

dur-ingsubseq~~entwasl~eruse. “

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($Thelaundryprocesscanreduce For Tvasher operation SAVETmE

theflameretardancyoffabrics.To ~Do not leavewasherlid up

avoidsuch aresult, the garment duringcycle.This willstopthe iNsTRuc~IoNs @.

manufacturer’scareinstructions washandspinactionandprevent

sl~ouldbefollowedverycarefully. ..

completionofthecycle. .

Howtooperateyourc~othesW~Sh~~

WW~G—To reduce the risk offire,electricshock, or injuryto persons,

readthe INIPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbeforeoperatingthis appliance.

~Sort clothescarefully by fabric

type, weight.color and amount of

soil. See inst~uctionson page 11.

~Load clothesinto the washbasket

being careful notto overload.

~Add measured detergent to wash

load.

~See page 8for Bleach Dispenser

antiFabric Softener Dispenser

instructions.

@Refer to pages 11to 17for more

informationon loading clothes,

detergents, and other laundry

products.

~Close lid. W;lsherwill fill but not

agitate or spin with lid open.

settingtheControk

Seethe Controls SettingGuideon

pages6and 7.

@SelectlVash/RinseTemperature.

@Select WaterLevel.

LOW Washeris lessthan 1/3full

of clothes.

1/2FULL: Between 1/3and 1/2full.

3/4 FULL: Between 1/2and 3/4 fill.

FULL: Washer is more than 3/4

fullof clothes.

@Select Wash/SpinSpeed.

@SUDS RETURN. Seepage 8

for use ofSUDS RETURN feature.

When SUDS RETURN featureis

notbeing used, leavethe switchin

the “OFF” position.

@Push CycleSelectorI<nobin

and turn clockwiseto your selected

wash setting.

*START

@Pull Cycle SelectorI<nobout

to start the washer. If yoLlwish to

change settingafter washer has

started, push Cycle Selector I{nob

in to stop the washer and reset to

the new position. Settingcan be

changed at anytime.

l%@a%’y9Norma~andLight

soilsettings—

Formostcottons,linens,workand

playclothes.Threesoillevelsettings

are provided,butyoucan setthe

-—. selectorin-between,if desired.

Permanentmesssetting—

An extendedcool-downsprayrinse

isprovidedto minimizethe setting

ofwrinkies.

Knits/Delicatessettings—

Acombinationofagitationand

soak formoreeffectivepolyester

knitslaundering.Plusan extended

cool-downsprayrinse isprovided

to minimizethe settingofwrinkles.

SoaliandPre”wash

settings—

Use withmost soak~ngaidsto

loosenembeddedsoilsand s~dins.

what HappemillEachsetting(Approximate Minutes) \

cycle

Selector Heavy Nornlal Light Pernlanent Knits/ soak Pre-

setting Soil Soil Soil Press Dclicates Wash

Wtisll 3 3

Soak 31/2 14

Wtlsll 18 10 4 8 2 ‘21/2 2%

Spin 3% 3% 3% 2% 34% 4‘/2

B{illse 3ti 3!L 3% 3‘A 3

,pirl 77 7 41A 4%

‘~oftilTinlc 37 ~g 23 23 24 26 8

oTotal (inlc in$ludcspauses bc[wecneach phaseofthe cycles.

sT()[altinlc does }10[include water fill tinlcs. Fill tinlcs vary depending on householdwater

pressure and yoursclcctcd waterlevel.

Controk settingGuidefordimerentfabricsandloam

cycle setting

wash/spin

sped

Normal Soilor LightSoil

Normal Soilor LightSoil .-

Cottonsand Linens

White/Colorfast

Bright/Non-colorfast Normal/Fast

Normal/Fast Hot or Warm

Warmor Cold

Workclothes

Heavysoil Normal Soilforsmall loads, —

HeavySoilfor all other loads

NormaISoil

Hot

Normal/Fast

Averagesoil Hot or Warm

PermanentPress, Treated Cottons,

Blendswith Cottons

Heavyor oily soil Hot

Warm

Normal/Fast

Gentle/Slow Permanent Press

Averageor light soil Permanent Press

Synthetics—Polyester,Nylon,

Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics

Sturdy

Deiicates Warm

Warm Permanent Press

Knits/Delicates

Normal/Fast

Gentle/Slow

Warm Knits/Delicates --Silks. Wools;Blendsof Silk

and Wool Gentle/Slow

.—

Knits/Delicates . .

RayonaridAcetate Gentle/Slow Warm

Warm Permanent Press

Down-filledgarments, if machine

washingis recommended Gentle/Slow

Normal Soilor LightSoil, .-.........

depending onamountof soil -e

Knits/Delicates ~

HotBabyClothes—Sturdy,such as Diaper

Nightgowns,Shirts, Pads, Sheets,

ReceivingBlankets, Coveralls

Normal/Fast

Gentle/Slow

BabyClothes—Delicate Warm

Warm Light SoilBlankets-Wool, Part-Wool,Cotton 5min. soak then

Normal/Fast

WarmB~ankcts—Synthetic,Electric 5min. soak then

Normal/Fast

Permanent PressCurtains–DO NOT MACHINE

WASHFIBERGLASS Gentle/Slow Hot or Warm

Permanent PressChenille Bedspreads, Robes+: Gentle/Slow

Nornlal/Fast

Hot or Warm

Hot or Warm Normal Soil

Slipcovers, Draperies, Bath Mats

and Rugs*

Normal/Fast Cold or Warm Normal SoilDenims (especially Indigo BlueJeans)

and other fiibrics tha[ bleed

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated

Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and

Articles with ~[astic Trim

Piil{>ws

Knits/DelicatesGentle/Slow Warm

Normal Soilor Light Soil,

depending on amount of soil

Gen[lc/Slow

RefertoGarnlentManufacturers’careLabek

Liquidchlorinetype,

Onlynon-chlorinetypebleachwhenneeded. If colorfast is unusuallysoiled, use hotwater. Use maximumdetergentrecommendedon

page 15.

Whiteor colorfast, liquidchlorinetype.

Non-colorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach

whenneeded.

Whiteor colorfast, liquidchlorinetype.

Non-colorfast, onlynon-chlorinebleach

whenneeded.

Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedin guideonpage 15.

Smallloads reduce wrinkling. Use maximumdetergent recommendedin guideonpage 15.

If unusuallysoiled, usehot water. Use maximumdetergent recommended in guideon

page 15.Small loadsreduce wriidding.

Whiteor colorfast, liquidchlorine type.

Non-colorfast, onlynon-chlorinebleach

whenneeded.

No bleach Washonly if recommended bythe garment manufacturer. Followinstructions carefully.

Washinyour washer onlyif recommendedbythe garment manufacturer.Seldomneeded. If needed, use ordy

non-chlorinebleach.

No bleach Washfrequently to fluff up the downand retain the garment’s warmth. Washseparate~y.Wet

downgivesoff an odor which maybe absorbed byother garments. Odor disappears when

garment is dry. Treat heavilysoiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made ofwater and

granular detergent. Closezippers. Wash2or 3at atime or add towelsto balance.

GARMENTMUST BETUMBLE DRJED.

Ibu mayprefer to use amild type detergent. Do babyclothes separately. Pretreat spots.

Rinse diapers, nightgowns,pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in acoveredpail of cold

water and conditioningagent like Borateem brand.

Youmayprefer to use amild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand.

Whiteor colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

3nly non-chlorine bleach whenneeded.

Fill washer, add detergent, allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at atime.

Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

On electric blanket, sewastrong piece of cloth overplug to protect blanket and washer from

damage. Do one blanket at atime. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

Vacuumout loose dirt before washing.

Nobleach

{obleach

Yhitcor colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

/hitc or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

~hiteor colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

If unusually soiled, use Normal/Fast Wash/SpinSpeed.

Washonly 2or 3rugs or mats at one time. Shakebefore washing to remove excess dirt.

For new “indigo blue” jeans, washat least 3times in very small loads with full water fill.

Jeans need ample room to moveto avoidwhite lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer

parts. Subsequent washingswill reduce discolorations, but will probably never eliminate it.

The stained parts will not discolor subsequent washing loads.

~mble on FLUFF (No Heat).

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bieach 1--—

Pillows are made of different materials—dacron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and

down. h4anypillowscan be machine washed, but inatzufacturers’care labels nzzistbefollowed

careji~//y.If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to

preventescape of fcuthersor filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes

,to dissolve detergent. Addtwo pillows at atime to balance load, use full,water level.

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---’i,l:;or more information on care labe.ling,send for “V{hat’sNew About CARE LABELS~’

,G ~t)rsaic by tile S~]pcrintcndentof Doc~!ments,U.S. Governme:.i Printing Otiice, Washington, D.C.20402.

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Howtowe the

BleachDkpemer

~Usethis dispenserwiti liquid

bleachonly.If youpreferto use

powderedbleach, pour itintothe

washbasketalong with your

detergent.Do notput powdered

bleachintothe bleach dispenser.

Measure bleach carefully.Here

are somerecommended amounts:

FULL WATERLEVEL—1!4CUpS

(310ml) liquid

LOWWATERLEVEL–213 CUP

(170ml) liquid

~pour measured amount ofliquid

bleachdirectlyintobleachdispenser.

@Donotoverfillor allowdispenser

to overflow.Avoidsplashing.

Undilutedbleach can cause fabric

damage.

~Never pour MndiButedliquid

bleachdirectly ontoclothes or

into the wash basket.

Howtousethe

Fabricsoftener

Dispemer

*PositiontheFabricSoftener

Dispenseron the agitator.

~Pourmanufacturer’srecommended

amountof fabricsofienerintoa

standardmeasuringcup.

@Addenoughwaterto fillthe cup

1/2full.

@Pour the dilutedsoftenerintothe

dispenser.

~The fabric softenerwill

automaticallybe dispensedat the

proper time.

~Do not stop the washer during

the first spin. This willcause the

dispenser to emptytoo soon.

@Do not use the FabricSoftener

Dispenser with the Soak or Pre-

WashSettings.

HowtoUsethe

soakorPre”wash

settings

@Load clothesintowasher.

@Addsoakingagent.

@Selectdesired speed, water

temperatureand waterleveI.

~SetCycle Selectorto “Soak”

position. For ashorterpre-wash

setCycleSelectorto “Pre-Wash”

position.

@Pull CycleSelectorKnob outto

start washer.The selectedcycle

will be completedautomatically.

The “Soak” or “Pre-Wash”cycles

will NOTprogress automatically

intoother wash cycles.

@Do notuse the Fabric Softener

Dispenser with the “Pre-Wash”or

“Soak” Settings.

~For an extendedsoak allowthe

washerto fill and agitatefor afew

minutesto dissolvethe seating

agent. Then pushintheCycle

Selector Knob to stopthe washer

(keep lid closed) and allowto soak

for as long as desired. After

desired soak period, pull outtl~e

Cycle Selector Knob to complete

the cycle.

Howtowe theSU* Returnfeature

“:a

R%F T-heSUDSRETURN feature

permitsyouto savethe washwater mmTm WASH WATER

FOR W-us&

@Setspeed, temperaturesand

waterlevelfollowinginstructions

onpage4.

@Adddetergent(about1/2ofthe

normalamount).

‘=

@~orreus~with asecondloadof

-%.

.,.

~-~ clothes. @CloselidandsetSUDSRETURN

switchto “OFF;’

*OnlyWASHwaterfrom the

HEAVY,NORMAL or LIGHT

SOIL settingscan be saved,

@Aset-tubwith aminimum

capacityof21gallonsisrequired

forstoringthe savedwashwater.

@SetSUDSRETURN switchto

“RETURN” position. SUDSRETURNB

OFF

SAVE

RETuRN

SUDSRETUflNa

OFF

SAVE

‘-’?

RETuRH

mSAW WMH wATER–

~Add sortedlaundry and detergent

to washer. @SetCycleSelectorto HEAVY,

NORMAL or LIGHT SOIL.

~PullCycleSelectorKnoboutto

startwasher.

@Close lid and set speed, @SetCycleSelectorto “SUDS

RETURN:’

temperaturesand waterlevel

followinginstructionson page4. @If required, fresh waterwillenter

washeruntil selectedwaterlevelis

reached.

OFF

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SPIN

R:NS[

LIGHTSOIL /

NORMALSOIL

SUOSRETURN&HEAVYSOIL

~SetSUDS RETURN switchto

“SAVE”position. @The cyclewillthenbe completed

automatically.

@Pull CycleSelector Knobout to

start washer. Stored washwater

will automaticallybe returned

from the set-tubto the washer.

@Afier washwater has returned,

push CycleSelector Knob into

stopwasher.

~Add sorted laundry. Do not add

laundry to washer until:

1. Stored wash water has returned

from set-tubto washer, and

2. Youturn machine offby pushing

Cycle Selector Knob in.

@Set Cycle Selector‘toHEAVY,

NORMAL or LIGHT SOIL.

~PL1lICycle Selector Knob outto

start washer.

@The cyclewill then be completed

automatically storing the wash

water in the set-tub.

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Ifyourclothesand householditems

don’tlookclean aridfreshafter

washing,you willprobablyre-wash

them...and thatmeansyou’llwaste

energy.Rememberto So-rtyour

clothescarefully,and loadthem

properly,select correct cycles,use

enoughdetergentand choosea

waterte~nperaturewartnenoughto

releaseand get rid of soil.

@Use Hot Wash—upto 150°F.—on

aregularbasisonly-whenwashing

heavilysoiled articles-such as

workand p~ayclothes.

eunder nomal soilconditions,wash

in waterabove80”F.(~°C.). This

genefly meansusingtheWm Wmh

temperaturesettingonyourwasher—

temperaturesapproximately90°to

I1O”F.or hand comfortable. If you

noticethatsoilhasaccumulatedafier

severalconsecutivewashings,useHot

Washoccasionally,ifsafeforfabrics.

~Try to wash less often. Save

articles ofthe same type of fabric

untilyouhaveafull load.

@If youmustwashsmallerloads,

adjusttheamountofwater.Small

loadsshouIdhavelowerwaterlevels.

@Washin off-peak utilityhours.

Yourlocal utility can tell youwhich

are the off-peakhours.

QUse Normal (Fast) Spin speed to

removemore water and help lessen

drying time. The dryer will remove

any wrinkles caused by Normal

(Fast) Spin.

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