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Important Safety Information

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Operating Instructions

The Controls on Your Washer
Other Washer Features 
Preparing to Wash
Care of Product

10

Helpful Information

Specialized Fabric Guide

11

If Something Goes Wrong

Washer

Owner’s Manual

Models:

VISR208CT

VISR208DT

175D1807P162-1
39-9349

10-96  CG

C

Printed in the United States

General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 USA

English Version

Versión en español

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Summary of Contents for VISR208CT

Page 1: ...ng to Wash Care of Product 10 Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide 11 If Something Goes Wrong Washer Owner s Manual Models VISR208CT VISR208DT 175D1807P162 1 39 9349 10 96 CG CPrinted in the United States General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 USA English Version Versión en español 19 ...

Page 2: ...DER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water taps and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electri cal appliance which is connected to the hot water system This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape Since the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance d...

Page 3: ...r with this appliance or any discarded appliance Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping packing materials properly Before discarding a washer or removing from service remove the washer lid Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances such as wax oil paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc wh...

Page 4: ...basket during spin GENTLE SLOW With this option the agitator moves slower Use for delicate knit items such as lingerie and sweaters Clothes will be less dry than when using the fast spin speed NORMAL FAST With this option the agitator moves faster Use for durable items such as cottons denims and play clothes Operating Instructions The controls on your washer 4 1 2 3 2 1 Load Size Wash Spin Speed ...

Page 5: ...cle Descriptions For information on fabric care for specialty items see the Specialty Care Guide 4 4 3 Wash Rinse Temp Selecting Cycle Starting Washer COTTONS WHITE COTTONS COLORS PERMANENT PRESS DELICATES WASHABLE WOOLENS See next page for other washer features Warm water is approximately 32 C to 43 C 90 F to 110 F hand comfortable COTTONS REGULAR For heavily to lightly soiled cottons linens work...

Page 6: ...hing or over filling dispenser NOTE Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser If you prefer to use powdered bleach pour it into the wash basket with your detergent Liquid Bleach Dispenser Pour liquid bleach into bleach dispenser The lint filter is located under the agitator It is self cleaning and req...

Page 7: ...ning section below Do not pour anything into the agitator if the top is removed Fabric Softener Dispenser 1 Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator 2 Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on the inside of the cup with your fingers Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover 3 To clean dispenser soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in...

Page 8: ...ille Lint collectors velveteen and corduroy Sort by soil Light Medium Heavy Non colorfast fabrics may bleed or fade Sort by individual color Sort Always add detergent before adding clothes so that the deter gent can work effectively Using the correct amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean Always follow the detergent package directi...

Page 9: ...tics and poly knits room to move freely in the washer NOTE Do not wrap large items like sheets around the agitator Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials waxes clean ing fluids etc in your washer Load Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate The wash basket is practically care free If you want to clean the washer use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid deterg...

Page 10: ...detergent Let the washer agitate for several minutes and then add pillows in pairs This will keep the load balanced Use the largest load water level available Blankets Let the washer fill with water add detergent allow detergent to dissolve then add blanket Wash only one blanket at a time Permanent Press Clothes Select a larger load water level than normal This will provide that are Line Dried mor...

Page 11: ...ighten drain hose and make sure improperly connected washer is not sitting on it Top of drain outlet should be less than 1m 3 ft above floor Water Won t Drain Control is not set properly Check water temperature control and adjust Water supply is turned off Turn both hot and cold taps fully on and or improperly connected make sure hoses are connected to correct taps Water valve screens are Turn off...

Page 12: ...and firm to the floor Washer load is unbalanced Push the Cycle knob in to stop the washer open the lid and redistribute the load evenly Close the lid and restart Shipping rod has not been Remove the shipping rod on the bottom removed right side of the washer just before sliding the washer in place Do not use the washer with the shipping rod in place Water is draining There will be a gurgling sucki...

Page 13: ...package for correct amount Not enough detergent Try using more detergent Incorrect use of fabric softener Check fabric softener package for instructions see Fabric Softener Dispenser section Lint or Residue on Clothes Improper loads Avoid mixing heavy items like work clothes with light items like blouses Separate permanent press from other laundry Try a fabric softener Overloading or incorrect Loa...

Page 14: ...bleach package instructions for proper amount Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to come in contact with undiluted bleach Small tears or holes Repair tears and holes before washing present before wash Chemicals like hair bleach Rinse items that may have chemicals hair dye permanent wave on them before washing solution and toilet bowl cleaners Permanent press items While this is no...

Page 15: ... is too short Soak at least 30 minutes Soaking with too little detergent Use more detergent especially with heavy soil Detergent is not dissolving Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before you load clothes To restore grayed clothes Put clothes through a wash cycle using hot try one of the following water Check the garment s manufacturing care label to see if hot water can be used Add a ...

Page 16: ...and squeeze lemon juice through the stain Yellowed Clothes Incorrect use of fabric softener Check fabric softener package for instructions see Fabric Softener Dispenser section To remove spots dampen the spots and rub with undiluted liquid detergent Rewash using chlorine bleach if it is safe for the fabric Blue or Gray Spots Type of detergent Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow in...

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