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
.—
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).
B
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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.

Howtosorttheclothes
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-: .A sortbysurfacetetiure
~‘s SeDarate
from
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Lint
Collectors
LINT PRODUCERS—Suchas
terry towelingand chenille—give
up lint.
LINT COLLE~RS— such as
man-madefibers and napped
fabricslikevelveteenand corduroy
—attractlint. These must be
washedseparately.
For more information on lint
control, see page20.
sort by fabric
from
from
I
from
sortbysoil
Separate
from
from
sort by Color
Separate
from
.
13 Lights
from
.
mDarks 3
from
c
It paystocheck and prepare
Clith-esf-orwashing.- -
@Empty pockets,brush outcuffs,
zipzippers, snapsnaps,hooks
andbuttons.
@Do anynecessarymending—rips,
hems,tears.
Check allitemsfor areasofheavy
soilor stain.
@Removestains.For STAIN
REMOVALGUIDE, SEEPAGE19.
TurnPolyKnitsinside-outto
minimizefabricsurfacedamage.
SoakingandPre-treating—
agoodwaytoloosendeepsoils
andshins.
Athoroughsoakingwith detergent
or specialsoakingagentis another
wayto removeheavy soils,
embeddeddirt and evensome
stains.
Soakingcan be either acompletely
separatewashingstepor aprelim- I
inary stepto acompletewash cycle.
For detailed informationon how
to soak in your washer,seepage 8.
ROR INFORNIATION ON
SOAKING AGEN~9 SEE
PAGE 17.
@Pre-treat heavysoi~by rubbing i~~
asmallamount ofliquid detergent
orapastemadeofwaterandpowdered
detergentor soap. For best results,
wait 1/2hour before washing.

Howtoload yourwasher
specialrecommendations
forWwhing prmanentpress
ifyoudo nothave& dryer.
If youare machine-washing
PermanentPress clothesthatyou
plan toline dry or drip-dry,use
extracare to minimizewrinkling
in the washprocess:
@Becareful notto overload
washer.PermanentPress clothes
musthaveampleroomto move
freely.AMedium sizePermanent
Press load isthe largestthat should
be washed.
~Use more waterthan youwould
for aregular load. Use aMedium
WaterLevelforaSmallLoad; aFull
WaterLevelfor aMedium Load.
@Removeclothespromptly as
soonas washer stopsand hang
immediately.
@Tominimize wrinkling,use
Gentle/SlowWash/SpinSpeed.
~Load clothesdry.
@Takeaproperly sorted group of
clothesand drop them loosely in
thewash basketin this order:
Large Items—1ikesheets. Do not
wrap around theagitator.
Sma~lItems—1ikewashcloths.
This illustration, with clothesjust
reaching the Filter Ring, showsa
proper load. Clothes haveample
room to movebecause they are not
packed down, nor wrapped around
the agitator.Clothes are loaded dry
sincewetitemsare aptto pack down
whichencouragesoverloading.This
sizeload requires afull water fill.
what is the best size load of
cIothes—large9 medium, or
small? savetime9energy and
detergent by avoidingextra use of
the washer. Try to wash afill load
ofclothes. If you can it isbetter to
savec~othesuntil you haveafull
load. If you must wash smaller
loads, savewater, energy and
detergent by adjusting the water
level for the size ofthe load. See
page 4.
Toadd itemsafterthe washerhas
satied.
~Turn offthe washer.
~Add any additionalarticles by
submerging nextto the agitator.
@Restart the washer.
N~E: When washingstockings,
panty hose and other easily tangled
items, alwayshandle separately.To
minimize tangling, we recommend
the use of anet laundv bag.

FactorstoComiderinselectingdetementiandsoap
.Phosphate—
Pow’deredDetergent
Norl-Phosphate—
Powdered Detergenk
Liquid Detergenk
AdT’antiges
Performwellinhardorsoftwater
Washalltypesoffabricswell.
Canbeusedinhot, warm,or
coldwater.
Performsatisfactorilyinsofi
ormoderatelyhardwater.
Insomeareasonlynon-phosphate
productsareavailable.
Perform wellinsoftwater,
Offerbetterperformance in
hard waterthanpowdered
non-phosphatetypes.
Cleanssyntheticsand fabric
blendswell.
Are excellentasconcentrates
forremovingspots.
Completelydissolveevenin
coldwater.
Perform wellin softwater.
Arenotavailablein someareas.
Generallydonotcleanwellin
hard water.
Maybedifficulttodissolve,
especiallyin coldwater.
Shouldnotbe usedincoldwater.
Thosecontainingsodium
carbonateasaningredientmay
causeharmful limestonedeposits
onclothesand washerwhen
combinedwithhardwater.
(Seepage 14.)
Maynotperform aswellas
powderedphosphateproducts
when dilutedinwashwater.
Generally do notclean wellin
medium-hard or hard water.
Maycombine with water
hardness minerals toform
sticky soap curd.
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Isyourwaterhard’?Ifit is, and washersurfaces.The hardness
ifyouuseacarbonatetypenon- ofyourwaterandyourwashing
phosphatedetergent, youwill frequencywilldeterminehow
mostprobablynoticelirnestone~ rapidlythelimestonewillbuild
depo~itson y~urclothesand up. If~our waterisVERYHARD
(11or moregrains)andifyouwash
just afewloadsaweek, youmay
seelimestonebuildupsinjust afew
months.
RHec&onclothes
Althoughlimestonebuildupoccurs
morerapidlyon cotton, it will
eventuallyaffectvariousfabricsin
thefollowingways:
~Givesastiff, harsh, roughfeelto
fabricssuch as toweling.
@Causes colorsto fade andbecome
dulland dingy.
~Causesgrayingof fabrics.
~Leavesawhite, powderyresidue
on dark-colored items.
@Causesspot-fadingofbright
colorsas aresult of direct contact
withdetergent.
@Reduces writie-resistance of
permanentpress fabrics.
~Destroyseffectivenessof flame-
retardantfinishes on cottonssuch
as children’ssleepwear.
~Increases fabric wear because
ofthe scrubbing action between
limestonedeposits on the fabrics
during washer agitation.
EHw& on Wmher
@Unsightly buildup on all washer
surfaces exposed to the wash
solution.
QMat-1ike,crusty formationscaused
bylint adhering to the sticky
limestonedeposits.
~Increased service calls because
ofIirnestonedeposits in the pump,
recirculation water hoses, filters
:]ndother washer pafls.
+~~I?educcd~lsefu~life of washer.
Rwomendd metiW to
duce htine btidup
@Use apowderedphosphate
detergentor aliquiddetergentif
theseare availablein yourarea.
@Installahomewater softener.
This wi~ significantlyreduce
limestonebuildup.
~Use apackagednon-precipitating
watersoftener,suchas Calgon
brand withphosphate.
ww@ pmeticw
my delaybane -e
m cloth=
The followingrecommendations
will temporarilydelaythe effects
oflimestoneon your clothes.
These are generallygoodwashing
practices and will givebetter soil
removalwhether or not youhave
hard wateror use carbonate
detergent.
~Use hotter wash water,for
exampleup to 150°F.forcottons.
This also improvesoily-soil
removal.
~If youwash in cooler waterto
saveenergy, use more detergentto
promote better washing.Also be
sure to use bleach on bleachable
fabrics. Use hot water whenever
possible.
@Add detergentand allowwasher
to fill and agitatefor three or four
minutes to dissolvedete~gent
before adding clothes.
~Increase amount ofdetergent.
See guide on oppositepagefor
recommended detergentamounts
in relation to water hardness.
@hcrae useofbleaches,presoaks,
packagedwaterconditioners,prewash
soiland stainremoversto help in
removingstubbornsoilsand stains.
@Use greater care in sortingloads.
Washvery dirty loadsseparately
and increasedetergentto help keep
dirt from redepositingon less
soileditems. Washdelicateitems
separatelyto preventdamagefrom
heavy,sturdy clothes.
@Washsmaller loadsto increase
cleaningaction ofwasher.
~Use fabric softenerto counteract
stiffnessor harshnessin clothes.
How to partiallyrestoreClothes
Once clotheshavedeveloped
deposits,they maybe partially
restored by soakingin asolution
oftwo cups ofvinegar in one gallon
ofhot tap water for 15minutes.
USE APLASTIC CONTAINER.
Then washclothes in the washer
using detergent.
@Do not use vinegar sotik
solution in washer. The acidic
action of the vinegar may
damage the porcelain.
@Vinegar soak solution may
reduce the wrinkle-resis~nce
ofpermanent press fabrics.
QVinegar soak maydamage
the dyes in some fabrics.
*LI~dESTONE—teci~flicallycalledCALCIUMCARBONATE—iscaused bythe
reaciicnofthe ca!ciuinintile hardwaterwiththe sodiumcarbonate inthe detergent.
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~&Q; The useofasufficientamount If the recommendedamountof How to use detergent—granular
-ofdetergentis oneofthe most detergentproducestoomanysuds,
importa~tthingsyoucan do to switcilto ~Iow-sudsingdetergent
makesureyour washcomesout brand, and followinstructions
clean. on package.
homt mqtied Vatia
accortig to:
1.Waterhardness
2. Amountof soil
3. Sizeofload
4. Typeofdetergent
5. Washtemperature
use mom dete~eiltM
youhave...
1. Hard water
2. Large loads
3. Gre;sy or oily soils Usingtoo littledetergentis
4. Lower washtemperature acommon cause of laundry
5. Lowphosphatedetergent problems. Alwaysmeasure
detergentin astandard
measuring cup.
or powdered: - -
Placedetergentinthe filterpan for
normalconditions,but, forbest
results,put itnexttothe agitator
aftertheclotheshavebeenloaded.
If yourdetergentdoesn’tdissolve
well, predissolvethedetergentin
hotwater,thenpourdirectlyinto
the washbasket.
Water WaterLevelSetting .
Hardness FULL %FULL ‘AFULL Low
VERY
HARD 2cups 1%cups 1%cups 1%cups
High-s[IdSing 10-20Gr.
Poider Type- HARD
4-10Gr. 1%cups 1%cups 1%cups %cup
SOFT
O-4Gr. 1cup 1cup %cup Y2 cup
Imw-Sudsing
concentrated
Powder~pe I‘::sI‘cupI‘cupI‘cupI‘cup
II.IQUID Io-1o
Grains IFOL~W PACKAGEDImCTIONS
1. Use recommendedamountof
detergentfor yourload and water
hardnessas shownin guide.
2. When usingother detergent
types-low a.ndnormalsuds~powders,
liquids, non-phosphatepowders—
followrecommendationsonpackage.
3. For hard watertreatment, see
page 16.
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Bef~>reyoucandecidewhattodo
abQut
hard w~ter,youneedto know
ifyouhaveitand, if so,howhard
itis.
@if youlivein amunicipalarea,
contactyour watercompany.
~Ifyoulivein arural area, or in
somesuburban areas, contactyour
countyagent.
Theanswer willbe “youhave ‘so
manygrains’per gallon”and
meansthis:
Oto 3grainsper gallon–SOFT
4to 10grains—HARD
11to 19grains—VERYHARD
20grains and over—
EXTREMELY HARD
Ifyourwateris SOFT,youhave
noproblem. Youcanuse soapor
detergentas youpreferand forget
all abouthard water.If youhave
HARD water—lessthan 10grains—
andyouuse phosphatedetergent,
youalsohaveno problem.
But, ifyouhavemore than 10
grains, youwillneedto softenyour
waterwith either. . .
1. An installedwatersoftenerin
yourhome, or
2. The use ofapackagedwater
sofiener.
For informationon water
softenem, see guide below.
AddtmmuchWawr SQkner tith aMwaterlevel
IGrains of
hardness I0–10 I10—15 I15–20 I20–25 I25–30 over 30
When using o‘A
cup ‘/2 cup 2/3 cup .1cup 1cup plus 1tablespoon forevery 5grains above
withdetergent (60 ml) (120ml) (160ml) (240ml) 30 (240 ml plus 15ml for each extra 5grains)
When using Y3 cup 2/3 cup %cup 1cup 1%cups 1Mcups plus 1tablespoonforevery5grainsabove
wi{hsoap (80 ml) (160ml) (180ml) (240 ml) (360 ml) 30 (300ml plus 15ml for each uxtra 5grains)

Otherlaundryproduck
BLEACH
ChlorineLiquid
suchas Cloroxbrand
Non-chlorinesuchas
Clorox2brand
FABRICSO~ENERS
Rinse additivesuch as
DownyBrand
WashAdditivesuch as
RainBarrel brand
SANITIZER
Chlorine Bleach,
such as Cloroxbrand
WATERSO~ENER
Non-precipitating
such as Calgonbrdnd
Precipitating such as
Boraxbrand
Howtouseit
UseyourBleachDispenser accordingto
instructionson page 8.
Followpackagedirections.
Put bleach intowasher with detergent.
Use yourFabric SoftenerDispenser
accordingto instructions on page 8.
Followpackagedirections.
Addduringwashcycle.
Usein case of infection and
~ontagiousdisease.
Seeunder Bleach above.
70110Wpackagedirections.
4ddat start of washcycle.
~ollowpackagedirections.
Jse with detergent or soap in washcycle.
special instructions
1)Do notpour undilutedliquid chlorine bleach directly into
washeror ondry clothes.
2) Someoftoday’swashablefabrics shouldnotbe chlorine
bleached suchas: 100%cottonflame-retardant children’s
sleepwear,silk, wool,mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast
colors. Dilutebleach beforeusingon anyfabric.
3) Check Manufacturers’Care Labels for special
instructions.
1)Maybe used onall kindsof fabrics.
2) Is mosteffectiveinhot water.
1)Helps make clothes fluf~ and soft.
2) Reducesstatic electricity.
3) Use carefully.Toomuch maycause stainingon
some clothes.
4) Do notpour directly on clothes.
5) For ti~oserecommended for adding to the washcycle,
such as RainBarrel brand, followmanufacturer’s
instructions exactly.
Guards against infectionbykilling most bacteria and
viruses:
Suspendshardness minerals in solution, keeping
water clear.
Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate
which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.
ISOAKAGENT
Suchas Biz brand
I’RETREATING,STAIN
ANDSP~ REMOVERS
Suchas Spray ‘nWash
and K2R brands
TIN~ AND DYES
Powderedsuch as Rit
and Tintcxbran(fs
Followpackagedirections.
Followpackagedirections. Treat only
heavilysoiled areas. Check garments’
care !abels for instructions.
Followpackage directions.
NOTE: Tinted garments maynot be
colorfast. Washseparately,
CAUTION:Washer control panels and finishes maybe
damaged bysome laundry pretreatment soil and stain
remover products if such products are sprayedon or have
direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment
products awayfrom washer. The fabric may then be washed
normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment
products is not covered byyour warranty.
Clean washer to avoiddiscoloration of nextload. Go
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
1/2cup (120ml) detergent, 1cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe
exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor piastic in
washer. Subsequent washingswill reduce discoloration
but maynever eliminate it.
*:For more information on sanitizers. send for Government Bulletin, #57B, “Sanitation in Home Laundering;’ available from the
Consurncr Irlfi)rn}ati(~nCenter, Pueblo. Colorado 81009.
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Howtoremove stiim
1. Tryto removestainsas soonas
possible.The fresherthe stain,the
easierit istoremove.
2. Beforeattemptingto remove
anystain,tike these steps:
~Findthe fabricand the finishin
thechart onthe nextpage,and use
onlyrecommendedmethods.
~Checkthecare labelinstructions
thatcamewiththe garment.
~Teststainremovalproducton a
hiddeninsideseamor on asample
ofthematerial.
@Avoiduseofhot water on
unknownstain. It can set some
stains.
3. Followstainremovalwitha
thoroughrinsing.
4. Washwith recommended
amountofsoapor detergent.
stainRemovalHint—
tTsingchlorine Bleach for
White and BleachableFabrics.
Mix 1/4cup (60ml)chlorine
bleachwith onegallon(3.8liter)of
coolwater—approximately80”F.
(27°C.)–in asinkor pan. Soak
stainedareafor 5minutesand
launderin washer.
The Case ofthe “Invisible”$t.sine
Foodor cookingoilson your
syntheticgarmentsmaycausestains
whichare virtuallyinvisibleand
whichyoumaynot noticeasyou
putyourclothesintothe washer.
If thesestainsare notcompletely
removedin the wash,the oily spots
maypick up dirt fromthe wash
water.Then theywillbecomevery
visibleandyoumaythinktheywere
causedbythe washcycleitself.
once these spo~ become visible,
how can you remove them?
@Rub in undilutedliquiddetergent
and let stand30 minutes.
@Re-washusinghottestwaterthe
fabric can stand.
How can youpreventthese
“After-You-Wash”stairls?
@Increase the amountof detergent
normally used.
@Increase water temperaturewhere
fabric willpermit.
@Washsyntheticgarmentsmore
often.
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Seenextpagefor
StainRemovalGuide.
Formore completeinformationon
stainremoval,requestgovernment
bulletin, “RemovingStainsFrom
Fabrics;’054D.Toobtainacopy
writeto: ConsumerInformation
Center,Pueblo, Colorado81009.
Availableat lowcost.

Shin removalguide
white andBleachableFabrics
SeeControlSettingGuide,Bleach on Page 7
Rubwithice or immerse in verycold water,Usedulltool(o
carefidlyscrapeo~as muchodhesiveorgllmuspossible. Sponge
withasafedry cleaning fluid;*then launder.
Applyundilutedliquiddetergent. Rinse, If stainremains, bleach
accordingto StainRemovalHint onoppositepage.If color has
changed,youmaybe able to restore it byspongingwith
ammonia.**Rinse thoroughly.
Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics.
Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics
exceptuse non-chlorinebleach.
Anti-perspirants,
Deodorants
Spongeor soak incool water,thenlaunder.
Soakincoldwater,then launder in warmwater.If stain,remains,
bleachaccordingto StainRemovalHint onoppositepage. launder.
Blood
Soakincold water.Spongewithasafedry
cleaningfluid?Applyundilutedliquid
detergent. Launder inwarm water.
Spongewith warmwater.If stain remains,
applywarm glycerine, let stand30minutes
and rinse well, or spongewith asafe dry
cleaningfluid.*Launder.
Spongewith asafedry cleaningfluid:
Then launder inwarmdetergentwater.
Chocolate,Cream,
Ice Cream andMilk Soakincold water.Treat stain withasafedry cleaningfluid*;
Applyundilutedliquiddetergent, launder,dry.Bleachaccording
toStainRemovalHint on oppositepage, launderanddry.
Withoutcream: Bleach accordingto StainRemovalHinton
>ppositepage.Launder. Withcream; Followguidedirections for
:ream.
CoffeeandTea
rreat stain withsafe dry cleaning fluid~ Applyundilutedliquid
ietergent; launder and dry. Bleach accordingto StainRemoval
+intonoppositepage.
Cosmetics: EyeShadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or PancakeMakeup, Rouge,
Powder;Crayon;Grease,
Oil, Tar,Cod Liver Oil.
Spongewith warm water,Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorinebleach.
leakstain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach accordingto Stain
[emovalHint on oppositepage, launder.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine,Vegetables,or Food
~PPIYundilutedliquid detergent”Launder”(Treatmi’dewsPots
(bilethey are fresh, before mold has achance to weaken fabric.) If
ither type stain remains, bleach according toStainRemovalHint
nopposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannotbe removed.)
rcsh stains: Place stain face downon an absorbent toweland
]ongewith dry cleaning fluid? or use spraycleaner. Apply
ldiluted liquid detergent. Old stains; bleach according to Stain
RemovalHint on opposite page.
Softenwith oil, lard or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or
~ananaoil. Launder in ~~armwater.
Spongewith warm water. Apply t.izdilured
liquidde~ergeizt.Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorinebieach, then launder.
Old mildewstains can seldombe removed.
Scorch can seldombe removed.
Same as white andbleachable fabrics
exceptlaunder usingnon-chlorine bleach.
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew.Scorch
Ink, Ballpoint
Same as white andbleachable fabricsPaintand Varnish
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Perspiration Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If
color has changed you maybe able to restore it bytreating with
ammonia or vinegar.’~*If any stain remains, treat with safe dry
cleaning fluid*or bleach according to Stain RemovalHint on
opposite page, launderancldry.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
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Rust Apply rust remover?~:using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and
launder.
~Caution: Ecczusc cleaning fluids tend to be [oxic, besure YOUare in awell ventili~tcdroom when using thenl. NO cleaningfluidshouldbeusedUnleSSuser is
familiar with the limitations and required cautions (usuall!)printed on label). Use extremecaution with flammable compounds.
Under n{>circumstances should fabrics contail]ing flammobIenlaterials (waxes,clcaaing fluids, etc.)be washedin washer.
Y’~Dono[ mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such os vinegar and/or rust remc]vcr.h~ixingcan produce atoxicgas which ma)’causedeath.
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PROBLEM
LINT OR~SIDUE
ON CLOTHES
GREASYOROILY
STAINSON
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS
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POSSIBLECAUSEANDmMEDY 1
~Incorrectsortingofclothes.Separatelint-producers(suchasterrytowelsandcl~enille)
fromlint-receivers(suchasman-madefabrics,velveteen,corduroy).
~Washingtoolong,esPecia~lYfor~ma~~er]oadsoFornormalsoil,washoneminuteper
poundofdry clothes.
eUseofnon-phosphate~~~ergentswhie~~Combinewithhardnessrninera~stoforma
precipitatewhichcanbemistien forlint. Useaphosphateorliquiddetergent;use
warmerwashwateror softenwaterwithaninstalledmechanicalsofieneror apackaged
watersoftener.
ePowderYresiduefromgra~~lardetergentmayappeartObelint. ~redisso~vegranular
detergentinhotwaterbeforeaddingtowasher;makesuredetergentiscompletely
dissolvedbeforeaddingclothes;switchtoliquidorcoldwaterdetergentorusewarmer
washwater.Seepage 15.
e~ver]oadingwillcauseabrasionwhichcreatesexcessivelint.WaShfeweritemswith
correctwaterlevel.
eToomuchbleach. Use correctamountofbleachaccordingtopackagedirections.
eNotenoughdetergenttoholdlintinsuspensionduring wash cycle. Increaseamountof
detergent.Seepage 15.
eIncorrect useoffabricsoftener.Ifusedinwashcycle, softeners mayreactwith
detergenttocreateawhitedeposit. Usesofienersinrinse cycleonlyunlesspackage
specifiesaddingtowashcycle.UseFabricSoftenerDispenser. Seepage 8.
ePillingUsua]lyonpolyester-cottonblendsiscausedbynormalwear andmaylooklike
lint.Turningclothesinside-outmayhelp.
~Stitic electricity caused by Overdying will cause attraction. use fabricsoftenerin
rinsecycle.
~hesearesometimes called “InvisibleStains”becauseyoumaynotnoticethembefore
washingclothes. However,ifoilysoilsarenotcompletelyremovedinwashcycle,the
oilyspotsmaypick up dirt fromthewashwater.The spotswillthen beveryvisible. They
arenotcaused bythewasher. Washsyntheticgarmentsas soonaspossibleafterwearing.
Use moredetergentthan normalandhottestwaterfabriccan stand. Ifspotsappear, rub in
undilutedliquiddetergent, let stand30minutesandrewashwithextradetergentusing
hottestwaterfabric can stand.
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