Hotpoint VLSR1090G5WW User manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,3
Operating Instructions
Careand Cleaning
of theWasher .................... 7
Control Panel...................... 4
ControlSettings ................ 4, S
Features .......................... 6
Loadingand Using
the Washer ....................... 7
Troubleshooting Tips ...... s-lo
Consumer Support
ConsumerSupport ............... 12
Warrantg ........................ 11
Write the model and serial
number here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them
under the lid of
the washer.
175D1807P588 39-90320 02-07 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
_,WARN!NG! Foryoursafety,the,nformat,on,nth,smanuafmustbefollowedtom,n,m,zether,sk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, per-sonaf injury,
or loss of tile.
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in o water heater that has not been
used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas con be explosive under these circumstances.
Ifthe hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibilitg of damage or injurg bg
turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using ang
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water sgstem. This simple procedure willallow ang
built-up hgdrogen gas to escape, Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or
appliance during this process.
%PROPERINSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. tf you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you con
receive one by visiting www.Hotpoint.com or by coiling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
• Install orstore where itwill not be exposed to • Properlgground washer to conform with all
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the governing codes and ordinances. Followdetails
weather,which could cause permanent damage in Installation Instructions.
and invalidate the warrantg.
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keepthe area underneath and around gour
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper,rags,chemicals,etc.
• Closesupervision isnecessarg ifthis appliance is
used bg or near children.Do not allow children to
plag on,with or insidethisor ang other appliance.

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WHEN USING THE WASHER
• Never reach into washer while it ismoving. • Thelaundry processcan reducethe flame
Wait until the machine has completely stopped retardancy of fabrics.Toavoid such a result,
before opening the lid. carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
wash and care instructions.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids
Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual.
such as vinegar and/or rust remover.Mixing
different chemicals can produce a
toxic gaswhich may cause death.
Do notwash or dry articlesthat have been
cleaned in,washed in, soakedin or spotted with
combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas
wax,oil,paint, gasoline, degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances giveoff
vapors that may igniteor explode. Donot add
these substancesto the wash water.Do not useor
place these substances around your washer or
drger during operation.
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• Tominimize the possibility of electricshock,
unplug this appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the building's
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker beforeattempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE:TurningtheCycleSelectorKnob to an off
position,or pressing PAUSEdoesNOTdisconnect
the appliance from thepower supplbl.
• Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missingor broken parts,including a
damaged cord or plug.
WHEN NOTIN USE
• Turn off water faucets to relievepressureon hoses
and valves and to minimize leakage ifa break or
rupture shouldoccur.Checkthe condition of the fill
hoses;Hotpoint recommends changing the hoses
every 5 years.
• Beforediscarding a washer,or removing it
from service,remove the washer lidto prevent
childrenfrom hiding inside.
• Donot attempt to repair or replace any part of this
appliance unlessspecifically recommended in this
Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skillsto carry out.
• Donot tamper with controls.
4' ,. READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION
,,,._r_- CAREFULLY.
e \ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel.
Step I
• Add detergent
• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models
with a fabric
softener dispenser)
Step 2
•Add clothes
ep3
•Select load size end
other wash options
•Select wash cgcle
Quick Stort Guide
Step 4
•Close lid
•Pullknob
LOAD SiZE TEMPERATURE EXTRA RINSE
Controls
m
li
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Load Size(on some models)
Looselgload clothesno higher than the top row of holesin the washer basket.Thewater levelshouldjust cover
the clothes. Adjustthe load sizeaccordinglg.
Temperature (on some models)
Selectthe water temperature for the wash and rinsecgcles.Alwags follow fabric manufacturer's care label or
instructions when laundering.
Extra Rinse (on some models)
When you useextra detergent or bleachto clean heavilg soiledclothes, gou mag want to usethe ExtraRinse
option.
Thisoption provides a second deep coldrinse in the COTTONSand WRINKLEFREEcgcles.Turn the Extra Rinse
knob to ON.
Thewasher will pausefor a few minutes before the Extra Rinseoption begins.

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_Wush Selector Knob
Cycle-Cycle
The chart below willhelp gou match the wash cgcle setting with gout clothing. The chart is ranked from longest to
shortest cgcle time and wash intensitg.
Yourwasher mug not have all these cgcles.
PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavilg soiled clothes. Make sure to follow with a
regular wash cgcle.
COTTONS For heavg to lightlg soiled cottons, household linens, work and plug clothes.
WRINKLEFREE For easg care, wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.
KNITS Speciallg designed for normallg soiled knits.
Custom Cure (on some models)
The agitator moves clothes around for a cleaner wash; the basket spins later in the cgcle to release water from the load.
The Wash/Spin Speed dial sets the speed of both the agitator and the basket.
Wush Speeds:
With Normol wash speed, the agitator willmove at a higher speed. Use for cottons, denims and plug clothes.
With Gentle wash speed, the agitator moves slower. Use for delicate and knit items.
Spin Speeds:
The Fast spin speed is for normal items. Use it to remove more water from gour clothes to allow them to drg faster
in the drger.
The Slow spin speed is for delicate items like sweaters and lingerie. When using Slow spin speed, clothes will be less drg
than when using Fast spin speed.

About washer features.
The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model)
Theagitator capfits into the top ofthe
agitator If it accidentallg comes off,
simplg put it back on.
Thefabric softener dispenser automaticallg
releasesliquid fabric softener at the proper
time during the cgcle
Do not stop the washer during the first spin.
This will causethe dispenser to empty
tOO soon.
r-_-]Add water to dispenser until itreaches
the maximum fill line.
To use, follow these steps:
I]1 Make suredispenser issecurelg attached
to agitator
[] Useonlg liquid fabric softener
Pour into dispenser,usingamount
recommended on package.
Never pour fabric softener directly on
clothes. It may stain them.
Do not pour ongthing into the
agitator if the agitator cop or
dispenser is removed.
Separate for cleaning
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (onsomemodels)
F_] Removethe dispenserfrom the top of the agitator
]Separate the dispenser cup from the cover bg grasping the top and pushing down onthe
insideof the cup with gour fingers.Dispensercup will pop free from the cover
r-_-]Toclean the dispenser,soak both the dispensercup and the dispensercover in the
following solution:
• J US gallon (3.8liters)warm water
•1//4cup (60ml)heovbl-dutb!liquid detergent
•J cup (240ml)bleach
If necessarg,loosen buildup with a clean, soft cloth after soaking.Donot usea stiff brush;
gou mag roughenthe surface of the dispenser
[] Rinseand reassembledispenser Placedispenserback on the agitator
Liquid Bleach Funnel (on some models)
Thewater filldilutes liquidchlorine bleach asthe washer fills for the wash cgcle
Checkclothing care labelsfor special instructions
Heasure liquid bleach carefullg,following instructions on the bottle
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.
• Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach funnel.
r-_l Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directlg into bleach funnel.
Avoidsplashing or over-filling dispenser Ifgou prefer to use powdered bleach, add it into
the wash basket with gour detergent.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover
Mixingcan produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
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Loading and using the washer.
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Sorting WashLoads
Sortbg color (whites,lights,colors),soil level,
fabric tgpe (sturdg cottons,easg care,delicates)
and whether the fabric produces lint (terrg cloth,
chenille)or collects lint (velveteen,cordurog).
ProperUseof Detergent
Add detergent and start the washer before adding
clothesso that the detergent can work effectively.
Usingtoo little or too much detergent isacommon
cause of laundry problems.
Youcan uselessdetergent if you have softwater,
a smaller load or a lightly soiledload.
LoadingtheWasher
Load dry items loosely,no higher than the top row of
holesin the washer basket. When loading wet items,
make sure you setthe load/water levelhigh enough
to allow the items to move freely. Water levelshould
just cover the clothes.To add items after washer has
started, lift the lid and submerge additional items next
to the agitator.
•Do not wrap long items likesheetsor pants
around theagitator.
• Do not wash fabrics containing flammable
materials (waxes,deaning fluids,etc.).
• Agitation will not start with thelid up.
Care and cleaning of the washer.
Wash Basket: Leavethe 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.(Donot useharsh or
gritty cleaners.)
Fill Hoses:Hotpoint recommends changing the hoses
every 5 years.
Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills.Wipe
with damp cloth.Try not to hit surfacewith
sharp objects.
Moving and Storage: Askthe servicetechnician to
remove water from drain pump and hoses.Seethe
Installation Instructions packed with product for
information on how to reinstall the shipping rod
to keepthe tub stationary when moving the washeE
Formore information, visit www.Hotpoint.com or call
800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).Donot store the
washer where it will be exposed to the weather
Long Vocations: Besurewater supply is shut off at
faucets, Drainall water from hoses ifweather will
be belowfreezing.

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,
or visit www.Hotpoint.com. You may not need to call for service.
PERFECTEMP Possible Causes What To Do
PerfecTemp The washer is in a cold • This isnormal. ThePerfecTemp feature isdesigned not
wash temperature rinse cycle to activate during acold rinsecycle to improve the energy
is incorrect efficiency of your washeE
(ReviewPerfecTemp All the water in your • Wait until the water in the water heater isheated to the
in the "About washer household water heater correct temperature.
features" section) has been used
WATER Possible Causes What To Do
Toomany suds Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. Uselesssoap if you have
soft water,a smallerload or a lightly soiledload.
Type of detergent • Switchto alower sudsing detergent brand andfollow
instructions on package.
Soft water • Try lessdetergent.
Water leaks Using too much detergent • Use lessdetergent. Uselesssoapif you have soft water,
in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiledload.
Fill hoses or drain hose is • Hake surehose connections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed.Hake sureend of drain hose
iscorrectly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Household drain mag • Checkhousehold plumbing, You may need to call
be clogged a plumber
Constant water pressure • Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
to the fill hoses at the each use.
water source • Checkcondition of the fill hoses;they should be replaced
every 5 years.
Water temperature Cooler water temperatures • New laundry detergents have been formulated to work
seems incorrect provide improved energy with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
efficiency performance.
Water supply isturned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are • Turn off the water sourceand remove the water connection
stopped up hosesfrom the upper back of the washeE Usea brush or
toothpick to cleanthe screensin the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
House water heater is • Hake surehouse water heater isdeliveringwater at
not set properly 120°F-140°F (48°C-60°C).
Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cycle was put in • Reset cycle.
cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours
Water won't drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
improperly connected sitting on it.
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft (2.5 m)
above flooE
Washer pauses during The PREWASHCycle or • This isnormal. Thewasher alternates between agitate and
wash cycle AUTOSOAKOption was soak during these cycles to get your clothes cleanerwith
chosen lessweak
Washer pauses during This is normal • The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove
spin cycle soapy water more efficiently.
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OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Washer won't operate Washer is unplugged • Hake surecord isplugged securely into a working outlet.
Water supply isturned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controls are not set properlg • Checkcontrols.
Lid is open--safetg feature • Closelid and reset cycle,to the beginning if necessary.
prevents agitation and
spinning when lid is up
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Checkhouse circuit breakers/fuses.Replacefusesor
tripped/blown reset breaker Washer should have separate outlet.
Electronics need to be reset • Unplug washer,wait 2minutes, plug back in and pressSTART.
STARTwasnot pressed • PressSTART.
Lid magnet missing • Callfor service,
Time not shown Unit filling • This isnormal. Estimatedtime remaining is updated during
on display filltime.
Movement inside machine Shifting mechanism is •When the machine is manually turned off,the shifterwill
when shut off disengaging the motor disengagethe motor beforecompletely shutting down.
If lid is raisedbefore the motor is disengaged, itwill resume
when lid isclosed.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes too wet Incorrect spin cgcle • Hake surethe spincycle selected matches the load you are
selected washing.Somefabricswillfeelwetter whenrinsedwith coldwater
Colored spots Incorrect useof fabric • Checkfabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directions for using dispenser
• Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dgetransfer • Sortwhites or lightly coloreditems from dark colors.
Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent • Use more detergent (especiallywith larger loads).
clothes Be sureto follow detergent manufacturer's directions,
Hard water • Use a water conditioner likeCalgonbrand or install
a water softener.
Water isnot hot enough • Hake surewater heater isdelivering water at
120°F- 140% (48°C-60°C),
Washer isoverloaded • Selectload sizeto match clothes load.
Detergent isnot • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before
dissolving you load clothes.
Dgetransfer • Sortclothes by color If fabric label states wash separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on Clothes are air or line dried • If you do not dry your clotheswith a clothes dryer, your
clothes clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long • Wash small loadsfor a shorter time than larger loads.
Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water, beforeyou
load clothes.
• Try a liquid detergent.
• Usewarmer water temperature.
Overloading • Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes inthe
washer basket.
• Hake sureload sizeselectedmatches clothesload size.
Incorrect use of fabric • Check fabric softener package for instructions
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PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do
Pilling Result of normal wear on • Whilethis isnot caused by the washer,you can slow the
polg-cotton blends and pilling processby washing garments insideout.
fuzzy fabrics
Snags,holes, tears, rips Pins,snaps,hooks,sharp • Fastensnaps,hooks,buttons and zippers.
or excessivewear buttons, belt buckles, • Removelooseitems like pins,objects in pockets and
zippers and sharpobjects sharp buttons.
left in pockets • Turn knits (whichsnag easily)inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach • Checkbleach 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 or • Rinseitemsthat may have chemicals on them before
dye, permanent wave solution washing.
Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoidmixing heavy items (likework clothes)with light items
(likeblouses).
• Try a fabric softener,
Overloading or incorrect • Load your washer soclothes have enough room to move
water level freely with water covering all of the clothes.
Incorrect wash and • Hatch Cycleselectionto the type of fabric you are washinc
drgcgcles (especiallyfor easy care loads).
Repeated washing in • Wash in warm or cold water,
water that is too hot
SOUNDS Possible Causes What To Do
"Metallic clicking" Shifter mechanism is • The drive system will engage at the start of agitate and
engaging or disengaging disengagewhen agitate iscomplete, Thisoccurs multiple
times during the wash.
Back and forth "swoosh" Electric motor reversing • This machine has a drive system that doesn't usegears,This
or light "clicking" sound direction sound isthe motor rotating back and forth to agitate your
during agitate laundry.
Quick short agitation Clothing redistribution • Atthe end of agitate,the motor makesshort agitation strokes
sounds at endof agitate to redistributethe load.
"Click" when water Relay switch • The relay makes a click soundwhen activated.Thewater
stops filling levelactivates the relay and stops filling.
"Clicking" behind Control Automatic Temperature • This valve mixesin cold and hot water,The "clicking" is the
Panel during fill Control Valve valve turning on and off.
Water volume changes Automatic Temperature • This valve mixesin cold and hot water,The sound changes
during fill Control Valve when the valves areturned on and off.
Motor "whining up"or Motor ramping up/down • The motor will speed up incrementally during the spin cycle,
"coasting down" in spin during spin cycle When spin iscomplete, it will coast until itstops.
"Humming" Water drain pump • The drain pump will make a humming sound when pumping
out water after agitation stopsand continue until spin is
complete.
"Gurgling" Water drain pump • When the pump starts drawing in air,Itstarts to gurgle.
The washer shouldthen begin spinning and the sound will
continue until it is done spinning.
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Hotpoint Washer Warranty.
All warrants service provided bg our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Carec_technician. Toschedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a dog, visit us at www.Hotpoint.com, or call
800.GE.CARES(800.4322737). Please have serial number and
model number available when calling for service.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
For The Period Of: We Will Replace:
One Year Any part of the washer which foils due to adefect in materials or workmanship. During this
From the date of the limited one-year warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to
original purchase replace the defective part.
What Is Not Covered:
• Servicetrips to sour home to teach Sou how to use
the product.
• Improper installation, delivers or maintenance.
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose or used
commerciallg.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
•Productswhich are not defective or broken, or which are
working as described in the Owner's Manual.
• Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible
defects with this appliance.
• Defects or damage due to operation in freezing
temperatures.
• Damage caused after deliverg.
• Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the
USA. If the product is located in on area where service by a GEAuthorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for o
trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to on Authorized GEService location. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the
cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitotion 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 ore, consult your local
or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KV40225
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Have a question or need assistancewith sour appliance?Trg the Hotpoint Website 24 hours a dag, ang dag of
the gear!Youcan also shopfor more great Hotpoint products and take advantage of allof our on-line support
servicesdesigned for sour convenience.
Schedule Service www.Hotpoint.com
Expert Hotpoint repair serviceisonlg one step awag from sour door Geton-line and schedule sour serviceat
sour convenience 24 hours ang dag ofthe gear! Or call800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737)during normal business
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ExtendedWarranties
Purchasea GEextended warrantg and learn about special discounts that are available while gour warrantg
isstill in effect. You can purchase it on-line angtime, or call800.626.2224during normal businesshours.
GEConsumer Home Serviceswill still be there after gour warrantg expires.
ge.com
Parts and Accessories www.Hotpoint.com
Individualsqualified to servicetheir own appliances can haveparts or accessoriessent directlg to their homes
(VISA,HasterCard and Discovercards are accepted).Orderon-line todag, 24 hours everg dag or bg phone
at 800.626.2002 during normal businesshours.
Instructions contained in this menuol cover procedures to be performed by eny user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to quelified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper
servicing meg ceuse unsefe operation.
Contact Us www.Hotpoint.com
If gou are not satisfiedwith the service gou receivefrom Hotpoint, contact uson our Website with allthe details
including gour phone number, or write to: General Hanager, Customer Relations
Hotpoint, Appliance Park
Louisville,KY40225
"i Register YourAppliance www.Hotpoint.com
Register your new appliance on-line--at your convenience! Timelg product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of gour warrantg, should the need arise.
_, Youmag also mailin the pre-printed registration card included inthe packing material.
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Instrucciones
de seguridud ................. 2,s
Instrucciones de operaci6n
Ajustes de control ............... 4, 5
C6mo cargar g usar
la lavadora ....................... 7
Cuidado g limpieza
de la lavadora .................... 7
Funciones ......................... 6
Panel de control ................... 4
Consejos para la soluci6n
de problemas ............... s-to
Soporte ul consumidor
Garantia ......................... 11
Soporte al consumidor ........... 12
Escriba el nBmero de modelo
y de serie aqu[:
No. de modelo
No. de serie
Puede encontrarlos
bajo la puerta
de la lavadora.
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INFORMACION DESEGURIDADIMPORTANTE.
LEATODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR.
, ,iADVERTENCIA! Porsuseguridad, debeseguirtasindicacionesdeestemanuafpara
minimizarelriesgodeincendiooexpfosi4n,descargaefdctrica,opara
evitar dahos a tapropiedad, tesionespersonafes, o muerte,
SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADORDEAGUA
En determinadas condiciones, en un calentador de agua que no se haga utilizado durante un minimo
de dos semanas se puede producir gas hidr6geno. El gas hidr6geno puede resultar explosivo en
determinadas circunstoncias.
Siel agua caliente no seha utilizadopor dossemanaso m6s,prevengala posibilidadde sufrirdaflos o lesiones
abriendo todos losgrifos de agua caliente y dej6ndola correrdurante varios minutos. Realiceeste procesoantes
de utilizar cualquier electrodom_stico que se conecteal sistema de agua caliente.Estesencilloprocedimientole
permitir6 liberartodo el gashidr6geno acumulado. Debidoa que elgas esinflamable,no fume ni utilice ninguna
llama o electrodom_stico durante el proceso.
%INSTALAClON CORRECTA
Lo Iovodoro se debe instolor g colocor correctamente de ocuerdo con los instrucciones de instoloci6n,
ontes de utilizorlo. Si no recihi6 la hoja con instrucciones de instalaci6n, puede obtener una
visitando www.Hotpoint.com o Ilamando a1800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
• Instaleo almacenela lavadoraenun lugar donde
no est@expuestaatemperaturas bajoceroni alas
inclemenciasclim6ticas,ua queesto puedeprovocar
daflos irreversiblese invalidarla garant[a.
• Conectecorrectamentea tierrala lavadorade
conformidadcontodos losc6digosg ordenanzas
regulatorias.Sigala informaci6nde Instrucciones
de instalaci6n.
ZONADELAVADERO
• Hantenga la zona por debajo g alrededor
de sus electrodom_sticos libresde materiales
combustibles como pelusa, papel,trapos,
productos quimicos,etc.
• Esnecesario vigilar con atenci6n a losniflos
si utilizanla lavadora o seencuentran en las
proximidades. No deje que los niflosjueguen sobre
_ste u otto electrodom_stico,con _1o en su interior

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AL UTILIZARLA LAVADORA
• No abra la lavadora mientras est6 en movimiento. • Elproceso de lavado puede reducirel tiempo
Esperea que sehaga detenido par completo antes previoa la inflamaci6n de lostejidos. Paraevitar
de abrir la puerta, este efecto,siga con atenci6n lasinstrucciones de
No mezcleblanqueadores clorados con amoniaco lavado g cuidado del fabricante de la prenda.
o dcidos coma vinagre o desoxidantes.Lamezcla • Paraminimizar la posibilidad de descarga el6ctrica,
de distintos productos quimicos puede producir desenchufe el electrodom6stico de la corriente o
gasest6xicos que pueden causar la muerte, desconecte la lavadora en el panel de distribuci6n
de la vivienda quitando el fusible o apagando el
No laveni seque prendas que se hagan limpiado, interruptor antes de realizarcualquier tarea de
lavado, empapado o manchado con sustancias
inflamables o explosivas(coma cera,aceite, mantenimiento o limpieza.
pintura, gasolina,desengrasantes,disolventes NOTA:Elllevar la perilla selectoradeciclo a la
de limpieza en seco,queroseno,etc.)que puedan posici6n OFFu oprimir PAUSENOdesconecto
el electrodomdsticode la olimentaci6n.
prenderseo explosionacNo a_ada ninguna de
estassustancias al agua de lavado.No utilice •
ni coloque ninguna de estassustancias en tomo
a la lavadora o la secadora durante el
funcionamiento.
Utiticeeste •
@ctrodom4stico
s6iopara etusa
quesedescribe
enestemanual
dd propietario, •
Nointente en ningOncaso utilizar la lavadora
si est6 da_ada, funciona incorrectamente, est6
parcialmente desmontada, le faltan piezas o
algunas est6n rotas,incluidos el cableo el enchufe.
CUANDO NO ESTEEN USO
Cierrelas Ilavesde paso para reducir la presi6n
de lastubefias Ulasv61vulas,Uminimizar lasfugas
en caso de que se produzca una rotura o grieta.
Compruebe el estado de las mangueras de Ilenado;
Hotpoint recomienda el cambio de lasmangueras
cada 5 ahos.
Antes de deshacersede una lavadora o de
desecharla,quite la puerta de la lavadora para
evitar que los ni_osseescondan en su interior
• Nointente reparar ni sustituir ninguna piezade
este electrodom@stico,a menos que serecomiende
de manera explicitaen el manual del propietario
o en instrucciones publicadas de usay reparaci6n
que sean comprensiblesUque pueda realizarusted.
• No manipule loscontroles.
LEAYSIGAESTAINFORMACION
DESEGURIDADCUIDADOSAMENTE.
CONSERVEESTASINSTRUCCIONES

Panel de control.
Paso I
•Agregue el detergente
• Agregue el suavizante
diluido (en modelos
con dosificador para
suavizante)
Paso 2
•Agregue ropa
Paso 3
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•Seleccioneeltamafiode cargag
otrasopcionesde lavado
•Seleccioneelciclode lavado
Paso 4
• Cierre la puerta
• Tire la perilla
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Tamaflo de carga (en algunos modelos)
Cargue la ropa sinapretarla; no sobrepase la ilia superior de orificiosdel cesto de la lavadora, Elnivelde agua
apenas debe cubrir la ropa,Ajuste el tamafio de la carga como corresponda,
Temperatura (en algunos modelos)
Seleccionela temperatura del agua para losciclos de lavado g enjuague.Cuando realiceel lavado,observe
siempre las instrucciones o r6tulos de cuidados del fabricante del tejido.
Enjuague adicional (en algunos modelos)
Cuando usedetergente adicional o blanqueador para limpiar prendasmug sucias,podr6 requerir la opci6n
Extra Rinse(Enjuagueadicional).
Estaopci6n proporciona un segundo enjuague profundo con agua fria en losciclos COTTONSIALGODONES}
gWRINKLEFREE(LIBREDEARRUGAS}.Girela perilla Extra Rinsea posici6n encendida ION}.
La lavadora har6 una pausa pot algunos minutos antes de iniciar la opci6n Extra Rinse,

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Ciclo de lavado-perilla selectora del ciclo
Elgr6fico de abajo leagudar6 a combinar laconfiguraci6n del ciclo de lavado con su ropa.Elgr6fico est6 ordenado
desde el ciclo m6s largo al m6s corto eintensidad de lavado.
Su lavadora no puede tener todos estosciclos.
PREWASH
(PRELAVADO)
COTTONS
(ALGODONES)
WRINKLE FREE
(LIBRE DE ARRUGAS)
DELICATES
(DELICADAS)
KNITS
(PRENDAS DE PUNTO)
Paraeliminar la suciedad superficial de prendas mug sucias.Aseg0resede seguircon un ciclo
de lavado regular,
Paraprendas, ropa de cama, de trabajo g dejuego de algod6n mug o medianamente sucias.
Paraprendas de cuidado f6cil,libre de arrugas g de planchado permanente.
Paralenceria g telas que requieren cuidados especialescon suciedad levea normal.
Especialmentediser_adopara prendas de punto con un nivel normal de suciedad.
Custom Care (Cuidodo especial) (en algunos modelos)
Elagitador hacerotar las prendaspara realizarun lavado m6s profundo; la cesta gira m6s tarde durante el ciclo para
drenar el agua de la carga. Eldial Wash/Spin Speed Velocidad de lavado/giro) programa la velocidad del agitador g
la cesta.
Velocidades de lavado:
A velocidad de lavadoNormal, el agitador semover6 a magor velocidad. 0sela con prendas de algod6n, tela vaquera
g ropa dejuego.
A velocidad de tavadoGentle(Suave),el agitador semover6 m6s lento.Usela con prendasdelicadas g de punto.
Velocidades de giro:
La velocidad de giro Fast (R6pida)es para prendas normales. Usela para eliminar m6s agua de sus prendas para
permitir un secado m6s r6pido en la secadora.
La velocidad de giro Slow (Lento)es para prendas delicadas coma su6teres g lenceria. Cuando use la velocidad de giro
lenta, sus prendas estar6n m6s hOmedas que al utilizar la velocidad de giro r6pida.

Funciones de la lavadora.
La tapa del agitador o dosificador del suavizante (dependiendo delmodelo)
La tapa delagitador entra en la partesuperior _ Agregue agua al dosificador hasta que
del agitado_Sisesaleaccidentalmente, _-_ Ileguea la linea de Ilenado m6ximo.
simplementevuelvaa colocarla ensuluga[
Eldosificador de suavizante libera
autom6ticamente el suavizante liquido
en el momento adecuado del ciclo.
No detenga la lavadora durante el primer
centrifugado. Esto har6 que el dosificador
se vacie antes de tiempo.
Pore usorlo, sigo estos pasos:
r_ AsegOresede que eldosificador est6
bien adherido al agitadon
[_] Usesuavizante liquido exclusivamente.
Vi6rtalo en el dosificador,utilizando la
cantidad recomendada en el envase.
No vierta nada en el agitador si
se retira la tapa del agitador o
el dosificador.
No vierta el suavizante directamente sabre
las prendas; ya que podria mancharlas.
Separe para la limpieza
Limpieza del dosificador de suavizante (enalgunosmodelos)
_] Retireel dosificador de la parte superior del agitado_
_] Separela taza dosificadora de la cubierta tomando la parte superior g empujando con sus
dedos hacia abajo,en el interior de la taza. Lataza dosificadora seliberar6 de la cubierta.
[_] Paralimpiar el dosificador,remojela taza g lacubierta dosificadoraen la siguientesoluci6n:
• J gal6n (3,8 litros)de agua caliente
• J/4 taza (60 ml)de detergente liquido reforzado
• J taza (240 ml)de blanqueador
[_]Si es necesario, reduzca la acumulaci6n con un pa_o suave g limpio despu6s del remojo.
No utilice un cepillo duro; podfia da_ar la superficie del dosificadon
[] Enjuague g vuelva a montar eldosificado_ Vuelva a colocarlo sabre el agitadon
Embudo para el blanqueador liquido (en algunos modelos)
ElIlenadode agua diluge el blanqueador liquido con clara a medida que seva Ilenando para
el ciclo de lavado.
_] Lealasetiquetas decuidado de lasprendaspara determinar sihag instruccionesespeciales.
_] Mida la cantidad de blanqueador liquido con todo cuidado siguiendo las instrucciones de
la botella.
•No vierta nunca blanqueador liquido con clarasin diluir directamente sabrela ropa ni en
el cestadelavado.
•No vierto blanqueador en polvo en el embudodel blanqueador
r_-] Antes de encender la lavadora, vierta la cantidad medida de blanqueador directamente
en el embudo. Evitesalpicar o Ilenarel dosificador en exceso.Siprefiere usarblanqueador
en polvo, agr6guelo en el cestade lavado con sudetergente.
•No mezcleblanqueodor conclara conamonfaco o dcidos coma vinagre g/o removedor
de6xido.Lo mezcladequimicosdistintospuedeproducirun gast6xicoque causela muerte.
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C6mo cargar gusar la lavadora.
Siempre siga los instrucciones del fabricante de la ropa cuando lave. www.Hotpoint.com.
Separacidndecargos
Separepar color (blancos,claros,colores),nivelde
suciedad,tipo de tela (algodonesr0sticos,limpieza
fcicil,delicados)g si latela produce pelusa (telade
toalla, felpilla)ojunta pelusa (terciopelQpana).
Usacorrectodel detergente
Agregue detergente g encienda la lavadora antes de
agregar losprendas para que el detergente pueda
trabajar con eficacia. Elusade demasiado poco o
cantidades e×cesivasde detergente escausa comOn
de problemas con la colada.
Puedeusar menos detergente sitiene agua blanda,
una cargo m6s liviana o ropa poco sucia.
Cargadelalavadora
Carguela ropa sinapretarla; no sobrepase la fib
superiorde orificiosdel cesta de la lavadora. Cuando
cargue prendas h0medas,aseg0rese de establecer
el nivelde agua/carga Iosuficientemente alto para
que lasprendas se muevan con libertad. Elnivelde
agua apenas debe cubrir la ropa. Para agregar
prendasdespu6s de que la lavadora haga arrancado,
levante la puerta g sumerja las prendas adicionales
junto al agitadoc
•No envuelvoprendaslargos coma sdbanas
o pontolones alrededordel agitodon
• No lovetrios que contengan moterioles inflamobles
(coma cero,lfquidoslimpiodores,etc.).
• Lo ogitaci6n no comenzard sila puerto estd
levantoda.
Cuidado g limpieza de la lavadora.
Cestade lavada: Dejela tapa abierta despu6s de
lavar para que seevapore la humedad. Sidesea
limpiar el cesta, useun pa_o suaveg limpio
empapado en detergente liquido;luego enju6guelo.
(Nouselimpiadores duros.)
Mangueras de Ilenada: Hotpoint recomienda el
cambio de los mangueras coda 5 a_os.
Exterior: Sequelosderrames de inmediato. S6quelos
con un paso hOmedo,Evitegolpear la superficie con
objetos cortantes.
Traslado g almacenamiento: Pidaleal t6cnico
de servicio que elimine el agua de la bomba g las
mangueras.Consultelosinstrucciones de instalaci6n
que seinclugen con el producto para recibir
informaci6n sabre c6mo reinstalar la varillade
embarque para mantener elcesta metcilico
estacionario cuando secambie la lavadora de lugac
Paramagor informaci6n, visitewww.Hotpoint.com
o Ilame a1800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).Noguarde
lalavadora donde pudiera quedar expuesta alas
condiciones clim6ticas.
Vacacionesprolongadas: Asegdlresede cerrar la
provisi6nde agua en losgrifos. Drenetoda el agua
de los mangueras si latemperatura Ilegar@a valores
inferiores a cero.

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PERFECTEMP Causa posible Qu_ hacer
Tempereture PerfecTemp La lavadora est6 en dclo • Estoes normal, La funci6n PerfecTemp estRdiseflada para
de levedo esincorrecto frio de enjuague no activarse durante un ciclo de enjuague fr[o para mejorar
la eficiencia energ6tica de su lavadora,
(RevisePerfecTemp Teda el ague de su • Esperea que el agua del calentador de agua secaliente
en la secei6n "Funcianes calentader de ague ha side hasta la temperatura correcta.
de la levadera") usada
AGUA Causes posibles Qu_ hacer
Demasiade espuma Demasiado detergente •Hida el detergente concuidado. Usemenosjab6n sitiene ague
blanda, una carga mrs livianao ropa poco sucia,
Tipe de detergente • Cambie a una marca de detergente que haga menos espuma
g sigalas instruccionesen el envase.
Ague blanda • Pruebe con menos detergente.
Fugas de ague Demasiade detergente • Use menos detegente. Usemenosjab6n sitiene agua blanda,
en la lavadera una carga mrs liviana o ropa poco sucia.
La manguera de Ilenado • Aseg0resede que lasconexionesde la manguera est6nfirmes
e la de desagiie est6 mal en losgrifos g que las arandelas de goma est6n instaladas.
cenectada Aseg0resede que elextremo de la manguera de desagOe
est6 insertado como corresponde g bien seguro al desag0e.
Eldesag_iede lacaseest_tapade • Examinelatuberia de lacasa.TendrRque Ilamaral fontanero.
Presi6n de ague censtante • Ajuste lasmangueras a losgrifos g cierreel agua despu6s
alas mangueras de Ilenade de cada uso.
en la fuente de ague • Verifiquela condici6n de las mangueras de Ilenado;se deben
reemplazar cada 5 aBos.
La temperetura del ague Temperatures m6s fries • Seban formulado nuevos detergentes pare colada que
parece incarrecta del ague prepercienan trabajan con temperaturas mrs frias del agua sin afectar
mager eficiencia energ6tica el rendimiento del lavado.
La previsi6n de ague est6 • Abra losgrifos de agua caliente g fria g asegOresede que
cerrada e mal cenectada las mangueras estRnconectadas a losgrifos correctos.
Losflltres de malla de • Cierrela fuente de agua g retirelasmangueras de conexi6nde
la v6lvula de ague est6n agua de la parte superiortrasera dela lavadora.Useun cepilloo
tapades mondadientes para limpiar losfiltros de malla de la lavadora.
Vuelvaa conectar las mangueras g abra elagua de nuevo.
Elcalentador de ague de • AsegOresede que elcalentador est6 suministrando ague
la case ne est@cenfigurade a 120°F-140°F(48°C-60°C).
cerrectamente
Ague bembeeda antes Lapuerto est6 levantada e • Reconfigureel ciclo.
de cempletarse el cicle el cicle se puse en pause per
m6s de 24 heras
Elagua no drena La manguera de desagiJe • Enderecela manguera de desag(]e g asegL_resede que
est6 deblada e mal cenectada la lavadora no est6 apogada sobreella.
La parte superiorde la salida del desagLiedebe estar
a menos de 8 pies(2,5m)pot encima del piso.
Le lavedere seinterrumpe Seeligi6 el cido PREWASHe • Estoes normal. La lavadora alterna entre agitar g remojer
durante el eic/e de lavada la epci6n AUTOSOAK durante estosciclos para que sus prendas selirapien mejor
con menos desgaste.
Le lavedera seinterrumpe Este es normal • La lavadora puede hacer pausas durante el ciclo de
durente el cicle de centrifugado para eliminar el aguajabonosa con mrs
eentrifugada eficiencia.
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