Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VWSR4100 Hotpoint
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VWSR4100 W ashers Owner’ s Manual Par t No. 175D1807P216 Pub. No. 39-9362.
2 Congratulations! Y ou 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’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
Hotpoint & Y ou, A Ser vice Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how 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.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 For your safety , 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.
5 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INFORMA TION BEFORE USING. 6 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. ■ Never reach into washer while it is moving.
7 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. Check the condition of the fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5 years.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the washer control panel. Y ou can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Wash/Rinse T emp 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.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the washer features. Extra Rinse 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.
Fabric Softener Dispenser This dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle. To use, follow these steps: Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator. Use only liquid fabric softener. Pour into dispenser, using amount recommended on package.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Loading and using the washer . Always follow fabric manufacturer’ s care label when laundering. 12 Pr oper Use of Detergent Always add detergent before adding clothes so that the detergent can work effectively.
13 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Car e and Cleaning of the W asher W ash 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.
T r oubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do W asher won’t operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do W ater won’t drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and improperly connected make sure washer is not sitting on it.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Befor e you call for service… 16 T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Lint or r esidue on clothes Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do W rinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with light items (like blouses). • Try a fabric softener.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Befor e you call for service… 18 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Pilling Result of normal wear on • While this is not caused by poly-cotton blends and the washer, you can slow fuzzy fabrics the pilling process by washing garments inside out.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 19 For The Period Of: W e Will Replace, At No Charge T o Y ou: One Y ear Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect Fr om the date of the in materials or workmanship.
Ser vice T elephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
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