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Troubleshooting Tips 
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 To Do

Washer won’t operate

Washer is unplugged

Make sure cord is plugged

securely into a working

outlet.

Water supply is turned off

Turn both hot and cold

faucets fully on.

Controls are not set

Check controls and 

properly

make sure Cycle knob is

pulled out to 

ON

position.

Lid is open

Close lid and pull Cycle

knob out to 

ON

position.

Circuit breaker/fuse is

Check house circuit

tripped/blown

breakers /fuses. Replace

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 hot and cold

or improperly connected

faucets fully on and make

sure hoses are connected

to correct faucets.

Water valve screens are

Turn off the water source

stopped up

and remove the water 

connection hoses from

the upper back of the 

washer. Use a brush or 

toothpick to clean the

screens in the machine.

Reconnect the hoses and 

turn the water back on.

House water heater is

Make sure house water

not set properly

heater is delivering water

at 120°F.–140°F.

(48°C.–60°C.).

Safety Infor

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Operating Instr

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Tr

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Customer Ser

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Before you call for service…

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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