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Customer Ser

vice

Tr

oubleshooting T

ips

Operating Instr

uctions

Safety Infor

mation

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Wrinkling

Improper sorting

Avoid mixing heavy items 

(like work clothes) with 

light items (like blouses).

Try a fabric softener.

Overloading or

Load your washer so

incorrect water level

clothes have enough room 

to move freely.

Incorrect wash and

Match Cycle selection to

dry cycles

the type of fabric you are 

washing (especially for easy 

care loads).

Repeated washing in

Wash in warm or cold water

water that is too hot

with plenty of detergent.

Too many suds

Type of detergent

Switch to a lower sudsing 

detergent brand and 

follow instructions on 

package.

Very soft water

Try less detergent.

Snags, holes, tears, rips

Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp

Fasten snaps, hooks,

or excessive wear

buttons, belt buckles

buttons, and zippers.

zippers, and sharp objects

Remove loose items like 

left in pockets

pins, objects in pockets

and sharp buttons.

Turn knits (which snag 

easily) inside out.

Undiluted chlorine bleach

Check bleach package 

instructions for proper 

amount.

Never add undiluted 

bleach to wash or allow 

clothes to come in contact 

with undiluted bleach.

Chemicals like hair bleach

Rinse items that may have

or dye, permanent wave

chemicals on them before

solution

washing.

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Summary of Contents for VLLR1020T

Page 1: ...VWSR4100 Washers Owner s Manual Part No 175D1807P216 Pub No 39 9362...

Page 2: ...me you use your washer That s important because your new washer will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying Hotpoint...

Page 3: ...mon problems here If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips If you do need service you can relax know...

Page 4: ...in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more prevent the possibility...

Page 5: ...000 PROPER INSTALLATION Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances...

Page 6: ...ents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation The laundry process can re...

Page 7: ...service remove the washer lid to prevent children from hiding inside Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this Owner s Manual or in publish...

Page 8: ...gs Load 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 tub Wash Spin Speed The agitator move...

Page 9: ...help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing REGULAR For heavy to lightly soiled cottons household linens work and play clothes PERM PRESS For easy care and wrinkle resistant items KNITS...

Page 10: ...rine bleach before it reaches into your wash load Check clothing care labels for special instructions Measure liquid bleach carefully following instructions on the bottle Before starting the washer po...

Page 11: ...into the agitator if the top is removed Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information Separate for cleaning Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser Remove the dispens...

Page 12: ...her Load dry items loosely no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub When loading wet items make sure you set the load water level high enough to allow the items to move freely Water level...

Page 13: ...ery 5 years Lint Filter It is self cleaning requires no maintenance and is located under the agitator Exterior Immediately wipe off any spills Wipe with damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp ob...

Page 14: ...fuses or reset breaker Washer should have separate outlet Water temperature Control is not set properly Check water temperature is incorrect control and adjust Water supply is turned off Turn both ho...

Page 15: ...ty Household drain may Check household be clogged plumbing You may need to call a plumber Constant water pressure Tighten hoses at the to the fill hoses at the faucets and turn the water water source...

Page 16: ...t fills with water before you load clothes Try a liquid detergent Use warmer water temperature Overloading Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub Make sure load size select...

Page 17: ...plenty of detergent Too many suds Type of detergent Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Very soft water Try less detergent Snags holes tears rips Pins snaps h...

Page 18: ...d Not enough detergent Use more detergent clothes especially with larger loads Hard water Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener Water is not hot enough Make sure water...

Page 19: ...ry Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician For service call 800 GE CARES This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home...

Page 20: ...accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally sh...

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