Hotpoint WLV3505B Installation instructions

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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. ..
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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
s
,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.

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Controk settingGuidefordimerentfabricsandloam
cycle setting
wash/spin
sped
Normal Soilor LightSoil
Normal Soilor LightSoil .-
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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
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
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Knits/Delicates . .
RayonaridAcetate Gentle/Slow Warm
Warm Permanent Press Down-filledgarments, if machine
washingis recommended Gentle/Slow
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Normal Soilor LightSoil, .-.........
depending onamountof soil -e
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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
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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
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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.

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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
o
RETuRN
I.
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
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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.