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Important Safety Information
Operating Instructions
The Controls on Your Washer
Other Washer Features
Preparing to Wash
Care of Product
Helpful Information
Specialized Fabric Guide
If Something Goes Wrong
Versión en español
General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 USA
175D1807P162-1
39-9349
10-96 CG
C
Printed in the United States
Models:
VISR208CT
VISR208DT
Washer
Owner's Manual
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2
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10
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Models: VISR208CT VISR208DT Washer Owner’s Manual English Version Important Safety Information Operating Instructions The Controls on Your Washer Other Washer Features Preparing to Wash Care of Product Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide If Something Goes Wrong Versión en español General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 USA... -
Page 2: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using Water Heater Safety Under certain conditions If the hot water has not been used hydrogen gas may be produced for two weeks or more, prevent in a water heater that has not the possibility of damage or injury been used for two weeks or more. - Page 3 Warning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. Safety Precautions • Use this appliance only for its Dispose of discarded appliances intended purpose as described and shipping/packing materials in this Owner’s Manual.
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Page 4: Load Size
Operating Instructions controls on your washer Load Size Wash/Spin Speed By selecting load size, you are setting the This refers to the speed of the agitator during water level. For the best results, select a size the wash and the basket during spin. appropriate for the load you are washing. -
Page 5: Cycle Descriptions
Cycle Descriptions COTTONS REGULAR PERM PRESS KNITS DELICATES For heavily to lightly For synthetics and Specially designed for For lingerie and special- soiled cottons, linens, blends with normal soil. normally soiled knits. care fabrics with light to work and play clothes. normal soil. -
Page 6: Liquid Bleach Dispenser
Operating Instructions Other washer features your model may have Lint Filter The lint filter is located under the agitator. It is self-cleaning and requires no maintenance. Liquid Bleach NOTE: This dispenser dilutes liquid Dispenser • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine chlorine bleach before it reaches bleach directly onto clothes or into into your wash load. -
Page 7: Fabric Softener Dispenser
Fabric Softener NOTE: This dispenser automatically releas- Dispenser • Do not stop the washer during es liquid fabric softener at the prop- the first spin. This will cause er time during the cycle. To use, the dispenser to empty too soon. follow these steps: 1 Make sure dispenser is securely •... -
Page 8: Preparing To Wash
Operating Instructions Preparing to Wash Sort Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label when laundering. Sort by color Separate lint producers from lint collectors (Separate colorfast from non-colorfast fabrics*) • Lint producers: terry cloth and chenille • Whites • Lint collectors: velveteen and •... -
Page 9: Care And Cleaning
Load Load dry items loosely, spacing Wash bulky items like blankets evenly around agitator, and close separately. the lid. To add items after washer has A typical wash load: two twin sheets, started, push in Cycle knob and two tablecloths, four collared submerge additional items next to shirts, three pillow cases, three the agitator. -
Page 10: Helpful Information
Helpful Information Specialty Care Guide Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label or instructions when laundering. Otherwise use the information below as a general guide. Item Suggested Care Down-Filled Garments Always wash down-filled garments separately from other types of garments. Wet down gives off an odor that will disappear when the down is dried. -
Page 11: If Something Goes Wrong
If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Washer Won’t Operate • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a Washer is unplugged working outlet. • Turn both hot and cold taps fully on. Water supply is turned off •... - Page 12 If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Water Leaks • Make sure hose connections are tight at taps Fill hoses or drain hose is improperly connected and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. •...
- Page 13 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Lint or Residue Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from on Clothes lint collectors. • Wash small loads for a shorter time than Washing too long larger loads. • For best performance always add detergent Detergent not dissolving before adding clothes.
- Page 14 If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Snags, Holes, Tears, • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers. Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp Rips, or Excessive buttons, belt buckles, • Remove loose items like pins, objects in Wear zippers, and sharp objects pockets and sharp buttons.
- Page 15 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Grayed Clothes • Try using more detergent (especially with Not enough detergent (larger loads, heavy soil, larger loads). and hard water might • If you live in a hard water area try using require more detergent) a water conditioner or install a water softener.
- Page 16 If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Yellowed Clothes • Always use recommended amount of Not enough detergent detergent. on a consistent basis • Use non-chlorine bleach. Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics Iron or manganese in water may •...