GE YVXR1040 User's Manual
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1. E n S o Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING A WARNING Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual WHEN USING THE WASHER Never reach into washer while it is moving Wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and or rust remover Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which may cause death Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances such as wax oil paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid sucha result carefully follow the garment manufacturer s wash and care instructions To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an off position does NOT disc2. If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more prevent S the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water S faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system This simple procedure will allow any built up hydrogen gas to escape Since the gas is flammable do not smoke A or use an open flame or appliance during this process D g Q pA 2 lt S Q ct N z Q g PROPER INSTALLATION This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet you can receive one by calling us toll free at the GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances Follow details in Installation Instructions YOUR LAUNDRY AREA Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as lint paper rags chemicals etc Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play on with or inside this or any other appliance S 2 S S 3 2 Q 3 suononysuy buneiado sdiy Guyooysasqnosy IS 1 WOJSNI dIINI Ss
3. S eQ 1 WOJSNI IIIA Safety Information Operating Instructions A 9 dD S PA S Z rvice Customer Se 16 Before you call for service Problem Wrinkling Too many suds Snags holes tears rips or excessive wear 2 Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes What To Do Improper sorting Avoid mixing heavy items like work clothes with light items like blouses Try a fabric softener Overloading or Load your washer so incorrect water level clothes have enough room to move freely Incorrect wash and Match Cycle selection to dry cycles the type of fabric you are washing especially for easy care loads Repeated washing in Wash in warm or cold water water that is too hot with plenty of detergent Type of detergent Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Very soft water Try less detergent Pins snaps hooks sharp buttons belt buckles zippers and sharp objects left in pockets Fasten snaps hooks buttons and zippers Remove loose items like pins objects in pockets and sharp buttons Turn knits which snag easily inside out Undiluted chlorine bleach Check bleach package instructions for proper amount Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to come in contact with undiluted bleach Chemicals like hair bleach or dye permanent wave solution Rinse items that
4. labor and o in home service to replace the defective part i Five Years The transmission if it should fail due to a defect in 3 From the date of the materials or workmanship During this five year limited amp original purchase warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in gt home service costs s Twenty Years The washer basket if it should fail due to a defect in S From the date of the materials or workmanship During this twenty year oh original purchase limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor z or in home service costs What Is Not Covered Service trips to your home to teach you Replacement of house fuses or S i as S how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Improper installation Damage to the product caused by A Failure of the productif it is accident fire floods or acts of God gt abused misused or used for other Incidental or consequential damage to S than the intended purpose or used personal property caused by possible commercially defects with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
5. on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washer Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips You ll find many answers to common problems here If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If You Need Service If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Safety Information 4 7 N T z gt a S S Operating Instructions Control Panel on ka 8 9 Control Settings 8 9 S Washer Features 1011 Loading and Using p the Washer 12 13 S S z Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Sevice 14 18 z gt S I amp y 7 Customer Service WEG sodcchevedoa E 19 f Q Service Telephone 5 Numbers Back Cover S PA D S 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life S E n S o N S S WATER HEATER SAFETY S m Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced Rd in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE S
6. Tn Owners Manual Part No E Pub No 79 9064 Welcome to the RCA family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience Congr atulations I ie ae time you do e laundry That s important You Ar e N ow P art Of Th e because your new washer will be RC A Fam I ly part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying RCA We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home Important Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them in the upper right corner on the back of your washer RCA amp You A Service Partnership Ask any RCA appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service However did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes This Owner s Manual can tell you how Read this Manual Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly Just a little preventive care
7. To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your states Attorney General Q A Q i Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Operating Instructions Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips S 5 N w g 3 x Service Telephone Numbers Wy q In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 J E Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away C oe i Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 TDD 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call to request information or service D Service Contracts 800 626 2224 A Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires b Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 B Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts oraccessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted i Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation N Service Satisfaction Ifyou are not satisfied with the service yo
8. ash x Control Settings 7 Load Size The water level should just cover the clothes Adjust the load size accordingly Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub 2 Wash Cycle Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles Always follow fabric manufacturer s care label or instructions when laundering Follow the water temperature guide on washer lid The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing REGULAR For heavy to lightly soiled cottons household linens work and play clothes PERM PRESS For easy care and wrinkle resistant items About the washer features Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser depending on model The agitator cap fits into the top of the agitator If it accidentally comes off simply put it back on ss ze The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle To use follow these steps 7 Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator Use only liquid fabric softener Pour into dispenser using amount recommended on package Add water to dispenser until it reaches the maximum fill line Do not stop the washer during the first spin This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon P Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes It may stain them Do n
9. ets fully on and make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets Water valve screens are stopped up Turn off the water source and remove the water connection hoses from the upper back of the washer Use a brush or toothpick to clean the screens in the machine Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on House water heater is not set properly Make sure house water heater is delivering water at 120 F 140 F 48 C 60 C 13 uoneunojuj Ajaes suononysuy buneiado S S gt So S eQ IS 1 WOJSNI dIINII Safety Information Operating Instructions wn dD S pA S Z rvice Customer Se 14 Before you call for service Problem Water won t drain Water leaks Washer is noisy Washer pauses in cycle Clothes too wet 2 Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected Fill hoses or drain hose is What To Do Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft above floor Make sure hose improperly connected connections are tight at faucets and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility Household drain may Check household be clogged plumbing You may need to call a plumber Constant water pressure Tighten hoses at the to the fill hoses at the faucets and turn the wate
10. h damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects ic S Q S z gt S S Moving and Storage Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather Call the GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 for information on how to keep the tub stationary when moving the washer Long Vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets Drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 12 Before you call for service Sv Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service Problem Washer won t operate Water temperature is incorrect Possible Causes What To Do Washer is unplugged Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet Water supply is turned off Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on Controls are not set Check controls and properly make sure Cycle knob is pulled out to ON position Lid is open Close lid and pull Cycle knob out to ON position Circuit breaker fuse is Check house circuit tripped blown breakers fuses Replace fuses or reset breaker Washer should have separate outlet Control is not set properly Check water temperature control and adjust Water supply is turned off Turn both hot and cold or improperly connected fauc
11. may have chemicals on them before washing Problem Pilling Grayed or yellowed clothes Possible Causes Result of normal wear on What To Do While this is not caused by poly cotton blends and the washer you can slow fuzzy fabrics the pilling process by washing garments inside out Not enough detergent Use more detergent especially with larger loads Hard water Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener Water is not hot enough Make sure water heater is delivering water at 120 F 140 F 48 C 60 C Washer is overloaded Select load size to match clothes load Detergent is not Add detergent as wash dissolving basket fills with water before you load clothes Dye transfer Sort clothes by color If fabric label states wash separately unstable dyes may be indicated 17 uoneunojuj Ajaes suoyonysuy buneiado S 8 gt Q 3 eQ 77 IS JAWIOJSN OJIN Notes RCA Washer Warranty Gama 4 warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician For service gt call 800 GE CARES uoneuuouy Ajaes For The Period Of We Will Replace At No Charge To You One Year Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect From the date of the in materials or workmanship During this full one year original purchase warranty we will also provide free of charge all
12. onnect the appliance from the power supply Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug WHEN NOT IN USE Turn off water faucets to Do not attempt to repair or relieve pressure on hoses and replace any part of this valves and to minimize appliance unless specifically leakage ifa break or rupture recommended in this should occur Check the Owner s Manual or in condition of the fill hoses published user repair they may need replacement instructions that you after 5 years understand and have the skills Before discarding a washer a i or removing it from service Do not tamper with controls remove the washer lid to prevent children from hiding inside REMEMBER Your continued health and safety are important to us Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our family SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS S 2 S S 3 2 is 3 suoyonysuy buneiado sdij Guyooysasqnosy IS 1 WOJSNI dIINII Safety Information Operating Instructions N dS Q 8 N 2 lt S o S rvice Customer Se About the washer control panel You can locate your model number behind the top edge of the contro panel OFF perm press o 7 warm wash load size cold wash warm wash hot w
13. ot pour anything into the agitator if the agitator cap or dispenser is removed uoneunojuj Ajayes gt 2 S eQ A S 2 S 7 sdij Buyooysajqnoy IS 1 WOJSNI dIINI About the washer features Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser 7 Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator C Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on the inside of y the cup with your fingers Dispenser cup will pop Safety Information free from the cover To clean dispenser soak both the dispenser cup and Separate for cleaning the dispenser cover in the following solution 1 US gallon 3 8 liters warm water 1 4 cup 60 mi heavy duty liquid detergent 1 cup 240 ml bleach If necessary loosen build up with a clean soft cloth after soaking Do not use a stiff brush you may roughen the surface of the dispenser S Q S z gt S S Rinse and reassemble dispenser Place dispenser back on the agitator Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 10 Loading and using the washer Always follow fabric manufacturers care label when laundering uoneuuojuy Ajaes Sorting Wash Loads Colors Whites Lights Darks Soil Heavy Normal Light Fabric Delicates Easy Care Sturdy Cottons Lint Lint Producers Lint Collectors Proper Use of Detergent Always add detergent before adding clothes so that the detergent can work effectively Foll
14. ow the detergent package directions Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems Use more detergent if you have hard water large loads greasy or oily soils or lower water temperature gt 2 S eQ A S Q S 7 Loading the Washer i Load dry items loosely no higher than the top row of holes in the S washer tub When loading wet items make sure you set the load water level high enough to allow the items to move freely 2 Water level should just cover the clothes To add items after washer z has started push in Cycle knob and submerge additional items next S to the agitator Close the lid and pull Cycle knob out to restart amp Do not wrap large items like sheets around the agitator 77 Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials waxes cleaning fluids etc Washer will not start with the lid up a Ss S S Q 11 Loading and using the washer Care and Cleaning of the Washer Wash Basket Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate If you want to clean the basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent then rinse Do not use harsh or gritty cleaners Safety Information Fill Hoses Hoses connecting washer to faucet should be replaced every 5 years Lint Filter It is self cleaning requires no maintenance and is located under the agitator Exterior Immediately wipe off any spills Wipe wit
15. r water source off after each use Check condition of the fill hoses they may need replacement after 5 years Washer is uneven Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor Washer load is Push the Cycle knob in to unbalanced stop the washer open the lid and redistribute the The washer normally pauses between washing steps Incorrect cycle selected load evenly Close the lid and restart Make sure the cycle selected matches the load you are washing Problem Lint or residue on clothes Colored spots Possible Causes Incorrect sorting What To Do Separate lint producers from lint collectors Washing too long Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads Detergent not dissolving Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before you load clothes Try a liquid detergent Use warmer water temperature Overloading Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub Make sure load size selector matches clothes load size Incorrect use of fabric softener Incorrect use of fabric softener Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser Pretreat stain and rewash Dye transfer Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors 15 uoneunojuj Ajaes suononysuy buneiado S BA gt S
16. u receive follow these three b steps First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations RCA Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 Printed in Louisville KY 6 97 CG JR
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