Hotpoint VWSR4100 User's Manual
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1. ae the appliance from the a which may ignite or explode e a Do not add these substances P PPY to the wash water Do not use Never attempt to operate this or place these substances appliance if it is damaged around your washer or dryer malfunctioning partially during operation disassembled or has missing a or broken parts including a S damaged cord or plug S z S S a D WHEN NOT IN USE urn 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 if a 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 to carry out Before discarding a washer or removing it from service Do not tamper with controls remove the washer lid to prevent children from hiding inside suo n nnsuj Guyesadg REMEMBER Your continued health and safety are important to us 3 Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully A We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of S our family S xl SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 gt S 4 S 3 About the washer control panel You can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel OFF o OPTIONAL EXTRA RINSE PERM PRESS Safety Inform2. a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water 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 or use an open flame or appliance during this process Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Customer Service READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING T e z S D 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 suon nnsuj Guyesadg Install or store where it will not Properly ground washer to be exposed to temperatures conform with all governing below freezing or exposed to codes and ordinances Follow the weather details in Installation Instructions YOUR LAUNDRY AREA Keep the area underneath Close supervision is necessary and around your appliances if this appliance is used by or free of combustible materials near children Do not allow gt such as lint paper ra
3. GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility A D Service Contracts 800 626 2224 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 A Ve a om Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Ys a A Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted 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 A Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE follow b these three 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 GE 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
4. Owner s Manual VWSR4100 Part No 175D1807P216 Pub No 39 9362 Congratulations You Are Now Part of the Hotpoint Family Welcome to the Hotpoint 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 Owner s Manual and you hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use your washer That s important because your new washer will be 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 Hotpoint 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 behind the top edge of the control panel Hotpoint amp You A Service Partnership Ask any Hotpoint 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 Owners Manual can tell you how Read this Manual Inside you will find many helpful hints on how
5. ater won t drain Water leaks Washer is noisy Washer pauses in cycle Clothes too wet Possible Causes Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected Fill hoses or drain hose is improperly connected Household drain may be clogged Constant water pressure to the fill hoses at the water source Washer is uneven Washer load is unbalanced The washer normally pauses between washing steps Incorrect cycle selected 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 connections are tight at faucets and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility Check household plumbing You may need to calla plumber Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after each use Check condition of the fill hoses they may need replacement after 5 years Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor Push the Cycle knob in to stop the washer open the lid and redistribute the load evenly Close the lid and restart Make sure the cycle selected matches the load you are washing 15 uoneunojuj Ajajes suo n nnsuj Guyesadg S D gt S u a amp N 1 a0JSNI dIINI Safety Information Operating Instructions 2 2 Q v S rvice Customer Se 16 Before you call for service Pro
6. ation WASH WASH LOAD SIZE SPIN SPEED RINSE TEMPERATURE EXTRA RINSE KNITS GENTLE NORMAL WARM HOT MEDIUM LARGE SLOW SLOW COLD COLD OFF SET OFF LIGHT SOIL DELICATES NORMAL HEAVY SUPERCYCLE SMALL SUPER GENTLE NORMAL COLD WARM OFF FAST FAST COLD WARM AUTO SOAK 15 MIN AUTO SOAK 30 MIN 7 ZA J 4 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 A S A 5 D NS g S amp Wash Spin Speed D The agitator moves clothes around for a cleaner wash the basket spins later in the cycle to release water from the load The WASH SPIN SPEED dial sets the speed of both the E agitator and the basket With NORMAL wash speed the agitator moves faster Use o for cottons denims and play clothes With GENTLE wash e speed the agitator moves slower Use for delicate and knit items The FAST spin speed is for durable items The SLOW spin speed is for delicate items like sweaters and lingerie _ Clothes will be less dry than when using FAST spin speed 2 S N d S S 3 Wash Rinse Temp 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 4 Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of the washing proce
7. blem Lint or residue on clothes Colored spots Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes Incorrect sorting Washing too long Detergent not dissolving Overloading Incorrect use of fabric softener Incorrect use of fabric softener Dye transfer What To Do Separate lint producers from lint collectors Wash small loads fora shorter time than larger loads Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before you load clothes Try a liquid detergent Use warmer water temperature Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub Make sure load size selector matches clothes load size 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 Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors Problem Wrinkling Too many suds Snags holes tears rips or excessive wear Possible Causes Improper sorting Overloading or incorrect water level Incorrect wash and dry cycles Repeated washing in water that is too hot Type of detergent Very soft water Pins snaps hooks sharp buttons belt buckles zippers and sharp objects left in pockets Undiluted chlorine bleach Chemicals like hair bleach or dye permanent wave solution What To Do Avoid mixing heavy items like work clothes with li
8. e to teach you Replacement of house fuses or S how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers gt Improper installation Damage to the product caused by 3 Failure of the product if it is accident fire floods or acts of God gt abused misused or used for other Incidental or consequential damage to 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 Same 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 To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your states Attorney General Q T Q 2 Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 IJl Operating Instructions Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips sb 2 5 N 3 Service Telephone Numbers gue GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 TDD 800 TDD
9. g Instructions N 2 Q N S rvice Customer Se 14 Before you call for service 9 Problem Washer wont operate Water temperature Is incorrect Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service Possible Causes Washer is unplugged Water supply is turned off Controls are not set properly Lid is open Circuit breaker fuse is tripped blown Control is not set properly Water supply is turned off or improperly connected Water valve screens are stopped up House water heater is not set properly What To Do Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out to ON position Close lid and pull Cycle knob out to ON position Check house circuit breakers fuses Replace fuses or reset breaker Washer should have separate outlet Check water temperature control and adjust Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets 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 Make sure house water heater is delivering water at 120 F 140 F 48 C 60 C Problem W
10. ger loads Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener Make sure water heater is delivering water at 120 F 140 F 48 C 60 C Select load size to match clothes load Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before you load clothes Sort clothes by color If fabric label states wash separately unstable dyes may be indicated Hotpoint Washer Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician For service ro call 800 GE CARES For The Period Of We Will Replace At No Charge To You uoneunojuj Aajes 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 labor and o in home service to replace the defective part 3 Five Years The transmission if it should fail due to a defect in S From the date of the materials or workmanship During this five year limited S original purchase warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in gt home service costs 4 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 original purchase limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service costs What Is Not Covered j Service trips to your hom
11. ght items like blouses Try a fabric softener Load your washer so clothes have enough room to move freely Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are washing especially for easy care loads Wash in warm or cold water with plenty of detergent Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Try less detergent Fasten snaps hooks buttons and zippers Remove loose items like pins objects in pockets and sharp buttons Turn knits which snag easily inside out Check bleach package instructions for proper amount Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to come in contact with undiluted bleach Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before washing 17 uoneunojuj Ajajes suon nnsuj Guyesadg 5 3 5 Q xu a amp N 4 0JSNI dIINI Operating Instructions Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 18 Before you call for service Problem Pilling Grayed or yellowed clothes Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes Result of normal wear on poly cotton blends and fuzzy fabrics Not enough detergent Hard water Water is not hot enough Washer is overloaded Detergent is not dissolving Dye transfer What To Do While this is not caused by the washer you can slow the pilling process by washing garments inside out Use more detergent especially with lar
12. gs children to play on with or chemicals etc inside this or any other Q appliance i 3 V ah Q z 4 S ge IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING A WARNING Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owners Manual WHEN USING THE WASHER S S E S D S Y Operating Instructions Customer Se Never reach into washer while itis 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 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 2 itching off the circuit washed in soaked in or ee aren breaker before attempting D spotted with combustible or l S explosive substances such as O O eee Pear a NOTE Turning the Cycle wax oil paint gasoline Selector knob to an off A degreasers dry cleaning D q position does NOT disconnect Ss solvents kerosene etc
13. has started push in Cycle knob and submerge additional items next to the agitator Close the lid and pull Cycle knob out to restart r r 2 Do not wrap large items like sheets around the agitator Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials waxes cleaning fluids etc Washer will not start with the lid up 2 A bod S Q 12 uoneunojuj Ajajes WS 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 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 with damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects 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 SS ll lt Bey A S Q gt a washer Long Vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets Drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing sdij Gurooysajqnos 4U0 SN dIINIa 13 Safety Information Operatin
14. leach dispenser Avoid 2 splashing or over filling dispenser If you prefer to Ss use powdered bleach add it into the wash basket with your detergent Ne ver pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or 2 into the wash basket Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and or rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death 8 S A g S 10 Do not pour anything into the agitator if the top is removed Separate for cleaning Fabric Softener Dispenser This 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 Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with AUTO SOAK or EXTRA RINSE Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes It may stain them Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser 7 Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on the inside of the cup with your fingers Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover To clea
15. n dispenser soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following solution 1 US gallon 3 8 liters warm water 1 4 cup 60 ml 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 Rinse and reassemble dispenser Place dispenser back on the agitator 17 uoneunojuj Aajes SS hell bee 2 z R S a sdij Gurooysajqnosy 4UOJSN dIINI Loading and using the washer Always follow fabric manufacturers care label when laundering Safety Information 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 Follow 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 Operating Instructions Loading the Washer Load dry items loosely no higher than the top row of holes in the D washer tub When loading wet items make sure you set the load water level high enough to allow the items to move freely gt Water level should just cover the clothes To add items after washer T
16. ss 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 KNITS Specially designed for normally soiled knits DELICATES For lingerie and delicate fabrics with light to normal soil AUTO SOAK For heavily soiled clothes Begins with a brief agitation soaks for a specified period of time then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically SUPERCYCLE For heavily soiled and heavy duty fabrics This cycle provides a longer agitation uoneunojuj Aajes SS a hell A S R S a sdij Gurooysajqnosy JOUIOISN dIINI About the washer features Extra Rinse Safety Information When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes you may want to use the EXTRA RINSE option This option provides a second deep cold rinse in the Regular cycle Turn the EXTRA RINSE knob to SET The washer will pause for a few minutes before the EXTRA RINSE option begins Liquid Bleach Dispenser The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it A S A 5 D x g S reaches into your wash load 7 Check clothing care labels for special instructions Measure liquid bleach carefully following instructions on the bottle 2 3 Before starting the washer pour measured amount S of bleach directly into b
17. to use and maintain your washer properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washer Review the Section on lroubleshooting 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 Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week Safety Information 4 7 Operating Instructions Control Panel 8 Control Settings on Washer Features 10 11 Loading and Using the Washer WZ iss Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 14 18 Customer Service WarnanYy sees 1g Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover sdij Gurooysajqnos suononysuy Gunesadg uoneunojuj Aajes 8IINAIG JAWIOJSN IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNING For your satety 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 S z 2 D S e WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in
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