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RCA YLXR1020T Owner's Manual

RCA YLXR1020T Owner's Manual

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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
Stain Removal Guide
Removing Specific Stains
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
RCA Service Numbers
Warranty, Back Cover
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Information

    Model: YLXR1020T 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 Stain Removal Guide Removing Specific Stains If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service...

  • Page 2: Start Here

    Welcome Welcome to the RCA family. We’re Best of all, you’ll experience proud of our quality products and these values each time you do we believe in dependable service. the laundry. That’s important, because your new washer will be You’ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hear it in the...
  • Page 3 Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using Many washers are located near a gas dryer or a water heater in the home. WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Information 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 repair or replace any intended purpose as described part of the appliance or attempt in this Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 5 • Keep the floor around your • The laundry process can reduce appliances clean and dry to the flame retardancy of fabrics. reduce the possibility of slipping. To avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care • Never reach into washer while instructions should be followed it is moving.

  • Page 6: Wash Temperature

    Operating Instructions controls on your washer Wash Temperature Use this chart as a general guide. Push in the Cycle knob and select the wash tem- perature. Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Wash Temperature Guide Care Label or instructions when laundering. wash temperature warm COTTONS WHITE...
  • Page 7 WARM WASH COLD WASH Starting Washer • Add detergent. • Add clothes and close lid. • Pull out the Cycle knob to start washer. See next page for other washer features...
  • Page 8 Operating Instructions Other washer features your model may have Agitator Cap This cap fits into the top of the agitator. If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back on. Do not pour anything into the agitator if the top is removed Fabric Softener NOTE: This dispenser automatically...
  • Page 9 Cleaning Fabric 1 Remove the dispenser from the 3 To clean dispenser, soak both the Softener Dispenser top of the agitator. dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following solution: 2 Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and 1 US gallon (3.8 liters) warm water pushing down on the inside of the 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy duty liquid...

  • Page 10: Preparing To Wash

    Operating Instructions Preparing to Wash Prepare Empty pockets, unroll cuffs, shake Turn poly knits inside-out to out loose dirt, zip zippers, fasten reduce pilling. snaps, hooks and buttons. Do any necessary mending. Treat/remove stains. See Stain Use a net laundry bag for Removal Guide.

  • Page 11: Care And Cleaning

    Load Load dry items loosely, spacing even- To add items after washer has ly around agitator, and close the lid. started, push in Cycle knob and submerge additional items next to A typical wash load: two twin sheets, the agitator. Close the lid and pull two pillow cases, three small bath Cycle knob out to restart.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Stain Removal Guide

    Stain Removal Guide General Hints • Check Fabric Care Label. • To make sure a stain removal product is safe for your fabric • Remove stains as soon as test it on a hidden inside seam. possible. The fresher the stain, •...
  • Page 14 Helpful Information Removing Specific Stains The Invisible Stain When They Become Visible: Foods on synthetic clothes may • Rub the stain with undiluted cause stains which are virtually invisible when you put the clothes liquid detergent. in the washer. If these stains are not •...
  • Page 15 Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics Coffee and Tea Without cream: Use the Bleach Solution; Sponge with warm water. If launder. stain remains, apply warm glycerine (available at drug With cream: Soak in cold water, then use stores), let stand 30 minutes the Bleach Solution;...

  • Page 16: If Something Goes Wrong

    If Something Goes Wrong Before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What to Do Washer won’t Operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. Water supply is turned off •...
  • Page 17 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Water Leaks • Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water Constant water pressure to the (continued) fill hoses at the water source off after each use. • Check condition of the fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5 years.
  • Page 18 If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Wrinkling Improper loads • Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with light items (like blouses). • Separate permanent press from other laundry. • Try a fabric softener (like Downy brand). •...
  • Page 19 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Shrinkage • Follow directions on care label. Some fabrics will naturally shrink in the wash Grayed Clothes • Try using more detergent (especially with Not enough detergent larger loads). (larger loads, heavy soil, and hard water might •...
  • Page 20 If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Yellowed Clothes Not enough detergent • Always use the recommended amount on a consistent basis of detergent. • Use non-chlorine bleach. Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics • Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating Iron or manganese in water may cause yellowing or yellow spots water softener dissolved in water and...
  • Page 21 Notes...
  • Page 22 RCA Service Numbers We’ll be there! In-Home Repair Service A GE consumer service professional Our factory-trained technicians will provide expert repair service, know your appliance inside and 800-GE-CARES scheduled at a time that’s conve- out—so most repairs can be han- (800-432-2737) nient for you.
  • Page 23 Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem. 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...

  • Page 24: Washer Warranty

    FOR SERVICE We at RCA strive to provide the highest quality products and service. Therefore we have designated GE CONSUMER SERVICE, a leader in the service indus- try, to fulfill your service needs.

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