Congratulations! Safety Information .... 3 You Are Now Part of OurFamily. Welcome to the Hotpoint fmnily, 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'tl hear it in tile friendly voices of our customer service department.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING...... _ ........uiirl i1[_ or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent properb/damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WATER HEATER S AFETY Under certain conditionshydrogengas may be produced in a water heaterthat has not been usedfor two weeks or more, Hydrogengas can be explosiveunder these circumstances, K tile hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot _¢ater faucets and allo_4ng them to mn for several minutes.
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About the washer controlpanels. You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the washer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model Model VBSR t 070 LOADSIZE TEMPERATURE • _ANSH E PERM.
Models VBXR I 070andVBXR2070 WASH LOADSIZE RINSETEMPERATURE MEDIUM WARM COLD Model VJSR2070 LOADSIZE WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE MEDIUM WARM COLD S..LL ( , ooE COL0 HEAVY_____. ControlSettings---4/wavs _ol!ow_ab,icmanufacturer'scare label when laundering, OLoad 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 t-tlbo Wash/Rinse Temperature Select the water temperature...
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About the washer controlpanels. You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the washer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your modeL, Model VBXR t060 LOAD SIZE WASH RINSETEMPERATURE WARM PERMANENT PRESS MEDIUM...
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......_,,i ii ,,1_,,_1_1 i ii ,i,, i,,lul lu,ii ii r i,,,i'L' Model WSRt040 LOADSIZE PERM. PRESS WARM WARM SMALL@UPER COLD WASH WARM WASH HOT WASH Model WXRt040 LOADSIZE PERM, PRESS WARMWARM COLD WASH WARMWASH HOT WASH ControlSettings--Always _o!zow _abricmanufacturer'scare labe! when laundering. Load Size The water level should just cover the clothes, Adjust the load size accordingly, Loosely load clodaes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub.
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About the washer control panels. i i Iniliizz i III 'IIII'H_L"I'I'"'_" '_'"'" "?'_ _'"'"'""_ "" illlill You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the washer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model Model VWSR3It0 LOAD SIZE WASH...
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About washer features. NOrE_Not al! features are available on all washer models_ Liquid Bleach Dispenser (on some models) The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into your _ash load [] Check clothing care labels for special instructions.. Measure fiquid bleach carefull); following instructions on the bottle.. U Neverpour undilutedliquid chlorinebleachdirectlyontoclothesor into the washbasket = Donot pourpowderedbleachinto bleachdispenser, [_] Before starting the _Lsher, pour measured amount of' bleach disectly into bleach...
Loading and usingthe washer. Always followfabric manufacturer's care label when laundering ....... •......_, _Hl_ i ,u,,ll, SortingWash Loads Colors Soil Fabric Lint Whites Heavy Delicates Lint Producers Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collectors Darks Light Sturdy Cottons Proper U seof Detergent You can use less detergent ifyou have soft water, Add detergent...
FabricCareLabels Below are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you _dll be laundering,, WASHLABELS Machine'gUnS wash cycle .erma_ Por.,ooo.,Pr..,/ Ge,,,_e'--"_ Onn°,wooh Do r_ot wring wrinkle resistant dellcale Hand wash Water • • • • • • temperature w.,m Coldt=ooi |SD°C/12(PF} (4O=Clll)5°F)
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Before you call for service... qnur Troubleshooting tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service° WATER Possible Causes What ToDo Toomanysuds Type of' detergent o Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Very soft water...
OPERATION Possible Causes What ToDo Washer pausesin cycle The washer normally pauses between washing steps Wasberwon'toperate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working oudet, Water supply is tin-ned off • Turn both hot mad cold faucets fully on0 Controls are not set o Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out to ONposition.
Before you call for service.,. PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What ToDo Pilling P.estiltof normal wear on "While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow file poty-cotton blends and pilling process by washing garments inside ouL fuzzy fabrics Snags,holes,tears,rips = Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers_ Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp...
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Hotpoint Washer Warranty technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES., Al! warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care® For The Period Of: l/'¢eWill Replace: One Year Anypart of dee _<asher wtfich fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
Service TelephoneNumbers. In-HomeRepairService800-GE-CARES (800-432..2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away, ServiceContracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract wKile your warranty is still in effect and you'll receive a substantial discounL GE Consm'ner Service will still be there after your _ranty expires, PartsandAccessories 800-626-2002 indMduats qualified to service their own appliances can have pazts or' accessories sent directly...
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VBSRI070 :i ¸ :::?ii: :::;: i;: • • _ ,i _ _i • • _ _,: • i_: ,, _i:_ ::i :i_I i :_ :: "i _ _,:_ _" Part No, 175D180TP271 Pub, No 39-90004 7,99JR...
Congratulations! Safety Information .... 3 You Are Now Part of OurFamily. Welcome to the Hotpoint fmnily, 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'tl hear it in tile friendly voices of our customer service department.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING...... _ ........uiirl i1[_ or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent properb/damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WATER HEATER S AFETY Under certain conditionshydrogengas may be produced in a water heaterthat has not been usedfor two weeks or more, Hydrogengas can be explosiveunder these circumstances, K tile hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot _¢ater faucets and allo_4ng them to mn for several minutes.
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About the washer controlpanels. You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the washer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model Model VBSR t 070 LOADSIZE TEMPERATURE • _ANSH E PERM.
Models VBXR I 070andVBXR2070 WASH LOADSIZE RINSETEMPERATURE MEDIUM WARM COLD Model VJSR2070 LOADSIZE WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE MEDIUM WARM COLD S..LL ( , ooE COL0 HEAVY_____. ControlSettings---4/wavs _ol!ow_ab,icmanufacturer'scare label when laundering, OLoad 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 t-tlbo Wash/Rinse Temperature Select the water temperature...
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About the washer controlpanels. You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the washer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your modeL, Model VBXR t060 LOAD SIZE WASH RINSETEMPERATURE WARM PERMANENT PRESS MEDIUM...
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......_,,i ii ,,1_,,_1_1 i ii ,i,, i,,lul lu,ii ii r i,,,i'L' Model WSRt040 LOADSIZE PERM. PRESS WARM WARM SMALL@UPER COLD WASH WARM WASH HOT WASH Model WXRt040 LOADSIZE PERM, PRESS WARMWARM COLD WASH WARMWASH HOT WASH ControlSettings--Always _o!zow _abricmanufacturer'scare labe! when laundering. Load Size The water level should just cover the clothes, Adjust the load size accordingly, Loosely load clodaes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub.
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About the washer control panels. i i Iniliizz i III 'IIII'H_L"I'I'"'_" '_'"'" "?'_ _'"'"'""_ "" illlill You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the washer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model Model VWSR3It0 LOAD SIZE WASH...
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About washer features. NOrE_Not al! features are available on all washer models_ Liquid Bleach Dispenser (on some models) The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into your _ash load [] Check clothing care labels for special instructions.. Measure fiquid bleach carefull); following instructions on the bottle.. U Neverpour undilutedliquid chlorinebleachdirectlyontoclothesor into the washbasket = Donot pourpowderedbleachinto bleachdispenser, [_] Before starting the _Lsher, pour measured amount of' bleach disectly into bleach...
Loading and usingthe washer. Always followfabric manufacturer's care label when laundering ....... •......_, _Hl_ i ,u,,ll, SortingWash Loads Colors Soil Fabric Lint Whites Heavy Delicates Lint Producers Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collectors Darks Light Sturdy Cottons Proper U seof Detergent You can use less detergent ifyou have soft water, Add detergent...
FabricCareLabels Below are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you _dll be laundering,, WASHLABELS Machine'gUnS wash cycle .erma_ Por.,ooo.,Pr..,/ Ge,,,_e'--"_ Onn°,wooh Do r_ot wring wrinkle resistant dellcale Hand wash Water • • • • • • temperature w.,m Coldt=ooi |SD°C/12(PF} (4O=Clll)5°F)
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Before you call for service... qnur Troubleshooting tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service° WATER Possible Causes What ToDo Toomanysuds Type of' detergent o Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Very soft water...
OPERATION Possible Causes What ToDo Washer pausesin cycle The washer normally pauses between washing steps Wasberwon'toperate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working oudet, Water supply is tin-ned off • Turn both hot mad cold faucets fully on0 Controls are not set o Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out to ONposition.
Before you call for service.,. PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What ToDo Pilling P.estiltof normal wear on "While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow file poty-cotton blends and pilling process by washing garments inside ouL fuzzy fabrics Snags,holes,tears,rips = Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers_ Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp...
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Hotpoint Washer Warranty technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES., Al! warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care® For The Period Of: l/'¢eWill Replace: One Year Anypart of dee _<asher wtfich fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
Service TelephoneNumbers. In-HomeRepairService800-GE-CARES (800-432..2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away, ServiceContracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract wKile your warranty is still in effect and you'll receive a substantial discounL GE Consm'ner Service will still be there after your _ranty expires, PartsandAccessories 800-626-2002 indMduats qualified to service their own appliances can have pazts or' accessories sent directly...
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VBSRI070 :i ¸ :::?ii: :::;: i;: • • _ ,i _ _i • • _ _,: • i_: ,, _i:_ ::i :i_I i :_ :: "i _ _,:_ _" Part No, 175D180TP271 Pub, No 39-90004 7,99JR...
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Congratulations! Safety Information .... 3 You Are Now Part of OurFamily. Welcome to the Hotpoint fmnily, 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'tl hear it in tile friendly voices of our customer service department.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING...... _ ........uiirl i1[_ or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent properb/damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WATER HEATER S AFETY Under certain conditionshydrogengas may be produced in a water heaterthat has not been usedfor two weeks or more, Hydrogengas can be explosiveunder these circumstances, K tile hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot _¢ater faucets and allo_4ng them to mn for several minutes.
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About the washer controlpanels. You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the washer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model Model VBSR t 070 LOADSIZE TEMPERATURE • _ANSH E PERM.
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Models VBXR I 070andVBXR2070 WASH LOADSIZE RINSETEMPERATURE MEDIUM WARM COLD Model VJSR2070 LOADSIZE WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE MEDIUM WARM COLD S..LL ( , ooE COL0 HEAVY_____. ControlSettings---4/wavs _ol!ow_ab,icmanufacturer'scare label when laundering, OLoad 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 t-tlbo Wash/Rinse Temperature Select the water temperature...
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About the washer controlpanels. You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the washer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your modeL, Model VBXR t060 LOAD SIZE WASH RINSETEMPERATURE WARM PERMANENT PRESS MEDIUM...
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......_,,i ii ,,1_,,_1_1 i ii ,i,, i,,lul lu,ii ii r i,,,i'L' Model WSRt040 LOADSIZE PERM. PRESS WARM WARM SMALL@UPER COLD WASH WARM WASH HOT WASH Model WXRt040 LOADSIZE PERM, PRESS WARMWARM COLD WASH WARMWASH HOT WASH ControlSettings--Always _o!zow _abricmanufacturer'scare labe! when laundering. Load Size The water level should just cover the clothes, Adjust the load size accordingly, Loosely load clodaes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub.
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About the washer control panels. i i Iniliizz i III 'IIII'H_L"I'I'"'_" '_'"'" "?'_ _'"'"'""_ "" illlill You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the washer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model Model VWSR3It0 LOAD SIZE WASH...
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About washer features. NOrE_Not al! features are available on all washer models_ Liquid Bleach Dispenser (on some models) The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into your _ash load [] Check clothing care labels for special instructions.. Measure fiquid bleach carefull); following instructions on the bottle.. U Neverpour undilutedliquid chlorinebleachdirectlyontoclothesor into the washbasket = Donot pourpowderedbleachinto bleachdispenser, [_] Before starting the _Lsher, pour measured amount of' bleach disectly into bleach...
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Loading and usingthe washer. Always followfabric manufacturer's care label when laundering ....... •......_, _Hl_ i ,u,,ll, SortingWash Loads Colors Soil Fabric Lint Whites Heavy Delicates Lint Producers Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collectors Darks Light Sturdy Cottons Proper U seof Detergent You can use less detergent ifyou have soft water, Add detergent...
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FabricCareLabels Below are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you _dll be laundering,, WASHLABELS Machine'gUnS wash cycle .erma_ Por.,ooo.,Pr..,/ Ge,,,_e'--"_ Onn°,wooh Do r_ot wring wrinkle resistant dellcale Hand wash Water • • • • • • temperature w.,m Coldt=ooi |SD°C/12(PF} (4O=Clll)5°F)
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Before you call for service... qnur Troubleshooting tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service° WATER Possible Causes What ToDo Toomanysuds Type of' detergent o Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Very soft water...
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OPERATION Possible Causes What ToDo Washer pausesin cycle The washer normally pauses between washing steps Wasberwon'toperate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working oudet, Water supply is tin-ned off • Turn both hot mad cold faucets fully on0 Controls are not set o Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out to ONposition.
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Before you call for service.,. PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What ToDo Pilling P.estiltof normal wear on "While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow file poty-cotton blends and pilling process by washing garments inside ouL fuzzy fabrics Snags,holes,tears,rips = Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers_ Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp...
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Hotpoint Washer Warranty technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES., Al! warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care® For The Period Of: l/'¢eWill Replace: One Year Anypart of dee _<asher wtfich fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
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Service TelephoneNumbers. In-HomeRepairService800-GE-CARES (800-432..2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away, ServiceContracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract wKile your warranty is still in effect and you'll receive a substantial discounL GE Consm'ner Service will still be there after your _ranty expires, PartsandAccessories 800-626-2002 indMduats qualified to service their own appliances can have pazts or' accessories sent directly...