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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
General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 USA
175D1807P163
39-9350
7-96 CG
C
Printed in the United States
Model: VISR309JT
Washer
Owner's Manual
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10
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  • Page 1 Model: VISR309JT Washer Owner’s Manual 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 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: Safety Precautions

    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 • Do not wash or dry articles that intended purpose as described have been cleaned in, washed in this Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 4: Cycle Descriptions

    Operating Instructions Cycle Descriptions 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 5: Liquid Bleach Dispenser

    Operating Instructions Other washer features your model may have Extra Rinse When you use extra detergent The washer will pause for a few or bleach to clean heavily soiled minutes before the Extra Rinse clothes, you may want to use the option begins.
  • Page 6: Fabric Softener Dispenser

    Fabric Softener NOTE: This dispenser automatically releas- Dispenser es liquid fabric softener at the prop- • Do not stop the washer during er time during the cycle. To use, the first spin. This will cause follow these steps: the dispenser to empty too soon. 1 Make sure dispenser is securely •...
  • Page 7: 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 8 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: Water Leaks

    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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 •...

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