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For The Period Of:

We Will Replace, At No Charge To You:

One Year

Any part

of the washer which fails due to a defect    

From the date of the

in materials or workmanship. During this 

full one-year

original purchase

warranty, 

we will also provide, 

free of charge, 

all labor and 

in-home service to replace the defective part

.

Five Years

The transmission, 

if it should fail due to a defect in 

From the date of the

materials or workmanship. During this 

five-year limited 

original purchase

warranty, 

you will be responsible for any labor or in-

home service costs.

Twenty Years

The washer basket, 

if it should fail due to a defect in

From the date of the

materials or workmanship. During this 

twenty-year

original purchase

limited warranty,

you will be responsible for any labor

or in-home service costs.

Hotpoint Washer Warranty

All warranty service provided by our Factory 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 use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to
your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your
state’s Attorney General.

Service trips to your home to teach you

how to use the product.

Improper installation.

Failure of the product if it is 

abused, misused, or used for other 
than the intended purpose or used
commercially.

Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.

Damage to the product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

Incidental or consequential damage to
personal property caused by possible
defects with this appliance.

What Is Not Covered:

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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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