Hotpoint VLSR1090G8WW User manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
of the Washer ...................... 7
Control Panel ....................... 4
Control Settings .................. 4, 5
Features ............................ ro
Loading and Using
the Washer ........................ 7
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 8-10
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ................ 12
Warrantg .......................... 11
Write the model and serial
number here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them
under the lid of
the washer.
175D1807P625 39-90358 08-08 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
of tim or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced 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 usedfor two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by
turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Dothis before usingany
electrical appliance which isconnected to the hotwater system. Thissimple procedurewill allow any
built-up hydrogen gasto escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or usean open flame or
appliance during this process.
PROPERINSTALLATION
This washer must be properl_l installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can
receive one b_l visiting www.Hotpoint.com or bbtcalling 800.GE.CARES (800.4.32.2737).
[] Installor store where itwill not beexposed to [] Properlyground 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 warranty.
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
[] Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper,rags, chemicals,etc.
[] Closesupervisionis necessary ifthis appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
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Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Nanual,
WHEN USING THE WASHER
[] Never reach into washer while it ismoving.
Wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
[] Donot mix chlorine bleachwith ammonia or acids
such asvinegar and/or rust remover.Mixing
different chemicals can produce a
toxic gaswhich may cause death.
[] Donot wash or dry articlesthat have been
cleaned in,washed in,soaked in 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
placethese substancesaround your washer or
dryer during operation.
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Thelaundry processcan reducethe flame
retardancy of fabrics.Toavoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
wash and care instructions.
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:Turningthe CycleSelectorKnob to an off
position,or pressing PAUSEdoesNOTdisconnect
the app!iance from the power supply.
Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missingor broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
WHEN NOT IN USE
[] Turn off water faucets to relievepressureon hoses
and valves and to minimize leakage ifa break or
rupture should occur.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 publisheduser-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skillsto carry out.
[] Do not tamper with controls.
READ AND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel.
Step I
• Add detergent
• Add dilutedfabric
softener(on models
with a fabric
softenerdispenser)
Step 2
• Add clothes
p3
• Select load size and
other wash options
• Select wash cgcle
QUick start Guide
Step 4
•Close lid
•Pull knob
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE EXTRA RINSE
Controls
Load Size (on some models)
Looselgload clothesno higher than the top row of holesin the washer basket. Thewater levelshouldjust cover
the clothes. Adjust the load sizeaccordingly.
Temperature (on some models)
Selectthe water temperature for the wash and rinsecycles.Always follow fabric manufacturer's care labelor
instructions when laundering.
Extra Rinse (on some models)
When gou useextra detergent or bleach to clean heavilg soiledclothes, gou mag want to usethe Extra Rinse
option.
Thisoption provides a second deep cold rinsein 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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Wash Cgcle--Cgcle Selector Knob
Thechart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.Thechart isranked from longestto
shortest cycle time and wash intensity.
Yourwasher may not haveall these cycles.
PREWASH Forremoving surface dirt from heavily soiledclothes. Make sureto follow with a
regular wash cycle.
COTTONS Forheavy to lightly soiledcottons, household linens,work and play clothes.
WRINKLEFREE Foreasy care,wrinkle-free and permanent pressitems.
DELICATES Forlingerieand special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.
KNITS Specially designedfor normally soiled knits.
Custom Care (on some models)
Theagitator moves clothes around for a cleaner wash;the basket spins later in the cycle to releasewater from the load.
TheWash/Spin Speeddial setsthe speedof both the agitator and the basket.
Wash Speeds:
With Normal wash speed, the agitator willmove at a higher speed. Use for cottons, denims and play 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 your clothes to allow them to dry faster
in the dryer.
TheSlowspinspeed isfor delicate items likesweaters and lingerie.When using Slowspin speed,clotheswill be lessdry
than when using Fastspinspeed.

About washer features.
The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model)
Theagitator cap fits intothe top of the
agitator. If it accidentally comes off,
simply put it back on.
Thefabric softener dispenser automatically
releasesliquid fabric softener at the proper
time during the cycle.
Do not stop thewasher during the first spin.
This will cause thedispenser to empty
too soon.
[-_ Add water to dispenseruntil it reaches
the maximum fill line.
To use, follow these steps:
F_ ivlake suredispenser issecurely attached
to agitator.
r_ use onlu liquid fabric softener.
Pour into dispenser,using amount
recommended on package.
Never pour fabric softener directlg on
clothes. It mag stain them.
Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the agitator cap or
dispenser is removed.
Separate for cleaning
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (onsomemodels)
F_ Removethe dispenserfrom the top of the agitator.
r_ Separatethe dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushingdown on the
insideof the cup with your fingers.Dispensercup will pop freefrom the cover.
_]To cleanthe dispenser,soakboth the dispensercup and the dispensercover in the
following solution:
[] J USgallon (5.8liters)warm water
[] J/4 cup (60m!)heavy-duty liquid detergent
[] Jcup (240m!)bleach
r_lf necessary,loosen buildup with a clean, soft cloth after soaking.Do not usea stiff brush;
you may roughen the surfaceof the dispenser.
_] Rinseand reassemble dispenser.Placedispenserback on the agitator.
Liquid Bleach Funnel (onsome models)
The water fill dilutes liquid chlorine bleach asthe washer fills for the wash cucle.
[-_ Checkclothing care labelsfor special instructions.
r_ Measure liquid bleach carefullu,following instructions on the bottle.
[] Neverpour undiluted liquid chlorinebleachdirectly onto clothesor into thewash basket.
[] Oonot pour powdered bleachinto bleachfunne!.
Beforestarting the washer,pour measured amount of bleachdirectlu into bleach funnel.
Avoidsplashing or over-filling dispenser.If you preferto usepowdered bleach,add it into
the wash basketwith your detergent.
[] Oonot mix chlorinebleachwith ammonia or acids suchas vinegarand/or rust remover.
Nixing canproduce a toxic gaswhich may causedeath.
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Loading and using the washer.
Alwags follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering www.Hotpoint.com.
SortingWashLoads
Sort by color (whites,lights,colors),soillevel,
fabric type (sturdy cottons,easy care,delicates)
and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth,
chenille)or collects lint (velveteen,corduroy).
ProperUseofDetergent
Add detergent and start the washer before adding
clothes so that the detergent canwork effectively.
Usingtoo little or too much detergent isa common
cause of laundry problems.
Youcan uselessdetergent if you havesoft water,
a smaller load or a lightly soiledload.
theWasher
Load dry items loosely,no higher than the top row of
holesin the washer basket. When loading wet items,
make sure you set the load/water levelhigh enough
to allow the itemsto move freely. Water levelshould
just cover the clothes.Toadd items after washer has
started, lift the lid and submerge additional items next
to the agitator.
[] Do not wrap long items likesheetsor pants
around the agitator.
[] Do not wash fabrics containing flammable
materials (waxes,deaning fluids,etc.).
[] Agitation wil! not start with the!idup.
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 use harshor
gritty cleaners.)
FillHoses: Hotpoint recommends changing the hoses
every 5 years.
Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills.Wipe
with damp cloth.Try not to hit surface with
sharp objects.
Moving and Storage: Ask the 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 washer.
Formore information, visit www.Hotpoint.com or call
800.GE.CARES(800./432.2737).Donot storethe
washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
Long Vacations: Besurewater supply isshut off at
faucets. Drainall water from hoses ifweather will
be belowfreezing.

Before you call for service...
_roubleshooting 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 isin a cold • Thisisnormal. ThePerfecTemp feature isdesigned not
wash temperature rinse cycle to activate during a cold rinsecycle to improve the energy
is incorrect efficiency of your washer.
(ReviewPerfecTemp All the water in gour • Wait until the water in the water heater isheated to the
in the "About washer household water heater correct temperature.
features"section) hasbeenused
WATER Possible Causes What To Do
Toomany suds Too much detergent • Measureyour detergent carefully. Use lesssoap if you have
soft water,a smaller load or a lightly soiledload.
Type of detergent • Switchto a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
Soft water • Try lessdetergent.
Water leaks Using too much detergent • Uselessdetergent. Uselesssoap ifyou have soft water,
in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiledload.
Fill hoses or drain hose is • Makesure hoseconnections 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 meg • Checkhousehold plumbing. Youmay need to call
be clogged a plumber.
Constant water pressure • Tightenhosesat the faucets and turn the water off affer
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
seemsincorrect provide improved energy with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
efficiencg performance.
Water supplg isturned off • Turnboth hot and cold faucetsfully on and make sure
or improperlg connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screensare • Turnoff the water source and remove the water connection
stopped up hosesfrom the upper back of the washer.Usea brush or
toothpick to cleanthe screensin the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
House water heater is • Makesure housewater heater isdeliveringwater at
not set properlg 120°F-140°F(48°C-60°C).
Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cgcle was put in • Reset cycle.
cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours
Water won't drain Drain hose iskinked or • Straighten drain hoseand make surewasher isnot
improperly connected sitting on it.
Topof drain outlet should be lessthan 8 ft (2.5m)
above floor.
Washer pauses during The PREWASHCgcle or • Thisisnormal. Thewasher alternates between agitate and
wash cycle AUTOSOAKOption was soak during these cycles to get your clothescleaner with
chosen lesswear.
Washer pauses during This is normal • Thewasher 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 supplg isturned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controls are not set properlg • Checkcontrols.
Lid isopen--safetg feature • Closelid and reset cycle,to the beginning if necessary.
prevents agitation and
spinning when lid is up
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Checkhousecircuit 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.
STARTwas not pressed • PressSTART.
Lid magnet missing • Callfor service.
Time not shown Unit filling • This isnormal. Estimated time remaining is updated during
on display filltime.
Movement inside machine Shifting mechanism is • When the machine ismanually turned off,the shifterwill
when shut off disengaging the motor disengagethe motor beforecompletely shutting down.
If lid is raisedbefore the motor isdisengaged, itwill resume
when lid isclosed.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes too wet Incorrect spincycle • Hake surethe spincycle selectedmatches 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.
Dye transfer • Sortwhites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Grayed orgellowed Not enough detergent • Use more detergent (especiallywith larger loads).
clothes Besure to follow detergent manufacturer's directions.
Hard water • Usea water conditioner like Calgonbrand or install
a water softener.
Water isnot hot enough • Hake surewater heater isdelivering water at
120°F-140°F(48°C-60°C).
Washer isoverloaded • Selectload sizeto match clothes load.
Detergent is not • Add detergent as wash basketfills with water before
dissolving you load clothes.
Dye transfer • 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 clothes with a clothes dryer, your
clothes clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producersfrom lint collectors.
Washing too long • Wash small loadsfor a shorter time than larger loads.
Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent as wash basketfills with water, beforeyou
load clothes.
Try a liquid detergent.
Usewarmer water temperature.
Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes inthe
washer basket.
Hake sure load sizeselected matches clothes load size.
Overloading
Incorrect useof fabric • Checkfabric softener package for instructions
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PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do
Pilfing Result of normal wear on *Whilethis isnot caused by the washer,you can slow the
polg-cotton blends and pilling process by washing garments insideout.
fuzzy fabrics
Snags, holes, tears, rips
or excessive wear Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp * Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers.
buttons, belt buckles, *Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets and
zippers and sharp objects sharp buttons.
left in pockets * Turnknits (which snag easily)inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach * Checkbleach package instructions for proper amount.
Neveradd 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 * Avoid mixing heavy items(likework clothes)with light items
(likeblouses).
Try a fabric softener.
Overloading or incorrect * Loadyour washer soclothes have enough room to move
water level freely with water covering all of the clothes.
Incorrect wash and • MatchCycle selectionto the type of fabric you are washing
dry cycles (especiallyfor easy care loads).
Repeated washing in * Wash inwarm or cold water.
water that istoo hot
SOUNDS Possible Causes What To Do
"Metallic clicking" Shifter mechanism is * Thedrive system will engage at the start of agitate and
engaging or disengaging disengage when agitate iscomplete. Thisoccurs multiple
times during the wash.
Back end forth "swoosh" Electric motor reversing * Thismachine 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 redistribute the load.
"Click" when water Relay switch * Therelay makes a click sound when activated.Thewater
stops filling levelactivates the relay and stopsfilling.
"Clicking" Oehind Control Automatic Temperature * Thisvalve mixes in cold and hot water.The "clicking" isthe
Panel during fill Control Valve valve turning on and off.
Water volume changes Automatic Temperature * This valve mixes in cold and hot water. The sound changes
during fill Control Valve when the valves are turned on and off.
Motor "whining up" or Motor ramping up/down * The motor willspeed up incrementally during the spin cycle.
"coasting down" in spin during spin cycle When spin is complete, it willcoast until itstops.
"Humming" Water drain pump *Thedrain pump will make a humming sound when pumping
out water after agitation stops and continue until spin is
complete.
"Gurgling" Water drain pump *When the pump starts drawing in air,It starts to gurgle.
Thewasher should then begin spinning and the sound will
continue until itisdone spinning.
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Hotpoint Washer Warrants.
All warrants service provided bg our Factors Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care®technician. Toschedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a dog, visit us at www.Hotpoint.com, or call
800.GE.CARES (800.452.2737). Please have serial number and
model number available when calling for service.
Staple Four receipt here.
Proof of the origina! purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
For The Period Of: We Will Replace:
One Year
From the dateof the
origina!purchase
Ang part ofthe washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Duringthis
limited one-gear warrants, we will also provide, freeof charge, all labor and related serviceto
replacethe defective part.
What Is Not Covered:
m Service trips to Four home to teach SOUhow to use
the product.
m Improper installation, delivers or maintenance.
m Failure of the product ifit is abused, misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose or used
commerciallg.
m Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
m Products which are not defective or broken, or which are
working as described in the Owner's Manual.
II Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
II Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible
defects with this appliance.
II Defects or damage due to operation in freezing
temperatures.
II Damage caused after deliverg.
[] Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedg is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warrantg. Ang impfied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantabilitg or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one gear or the shortest period allowed bg law.
Thiswarranty isextendedto theorigina! purchaserand any succeedingowner for products purchasedfor home usewithin the
USA.If the product islocated in an area whereserviceby a GEAuthorized Servicerisnot available,you may be responsiblefor a
trip charge or you may be requiredto bring theproduct to anAuthorized GEServicelocation.InAlaska,the warranty excludesthe
costof shipping or servicecallsto Four home.
Somestates do not allow the exclusionor limitation of inddental or consequentialdamages.Thiswarranty givesyou specificlega!
rights,and you may alsohaveother rights which vary from state to state. Toknow what your legal rights are,consultyour local
or state consumeraffairs office or your state'sAttomeFGeneral
Warrantor: General Electric Compang. Louisville, KY 40225
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the year! Youcan also shopfor more great Hotpoint products and take advantage of all of our on-line support
servicesdesigned for your convenience.
ScheduleService www.Hotpoint.com
Expert Hotpoint repair serviceisonly onestep away from your door.Geton-line and schedule your serviceat
your convenience 2/4hours any day ofthe year! Or call800.GE.CARES(800.412.2717)during normal business
hours.
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Purchasea GEextended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
isstill in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.222/4during normal businesshours.
GEConsumer Home Serviceswill still be there after your warranty expires.
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Parts and Accessories www.Hotpoint.com
Individualsqualified to servicetheir own appliances can have parts or accessoriessent directly to their homes
(VISA,HasterCard and Discovercards are accepted).Orderon-line today, 2/4hours every day or by phone
at 800.626.2002during normal businesshours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper
servicing may cause unsafe operation.
Contact Us www.Hotpoint.com
If you are not satisfiedwith the service you receive from Hotpoint, contact uson our Website with all the details
including your phone number,or write to: General Hanager,Customer Relations
Hotpoint, Appliance Park
Louisville,KY/40225
Register Your Appliance www.Hotpoint.com
Register gour new uppliance on-line--at gour convenience! Timely product registration willallow for
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Instrucciones
de seguridud .................. 2,3
Instrucciones de operuci6n
Ajustes de control ............... 4, 5
C6mo cargar g usar
la lavadora ......................... 7
Cuidado g Iimpieza
de la lavadora ...................... 7
Funciones .......................... ro
Panel de control .................... 4
Consejos para la soluci6n
de problemus ................ 8-to
Soporte al consumidor
Garantia ........................... 11
Soporte al consumidor ............ 12
Escriba el n_mero de modelo
yde serie aquh
No. de modelo
No. de serie
Puede encontrarlos
bajo la puerta
de la lavadora.
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INFORMACION DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE.
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCiONES ANTES DE USAR.
,iADVERTENCIA! d b g.i /a indi o ion d monua/ a a
minimizarelriesgodeincendioo explosi6n,descargael4ctrica,o para
evitar dahos a la propiedad, lesiones personales, o muerte.
SEGURIDAD DELCALENTADORDEAGUA
En determinadas condiciones, en un calentador de agua que no se haga utilizado durante un minima
de dos semanas se puede producir gas hidrOgeno. Elgas hidrOgeno puede resultar explosivo en
determinadas circunstancias.
Siel agua caliente no seha utilizadopar dossemanaso m6s,prevenga la posibilidadde sufrir dahos o lesiones
abriendo todos losgrifos de agua caliente y dej6ndola carter durante varios minutos. Realiceeste procesoantes
de utilizar cualquier electrodom_stico que seconecteal sistema de agua caliente. Estesencilloprocedimiento le
permitir6 liberartodo elgas hidr6geno acumulado. Debidoa que elgas esinflamable,no fume ni utilice ninguna
llama o electrodom@sticodurante el proceso.
%INSTALACION CORRECTA
Lo lavadora se debe instalar ycolocar correctamente de acuerdo con los instrucciones de instalaci6n,
antes de utilizarla. Si no recibiO la hoja con instrucciones de instalaciOn, puede obtener una
visitando www.Hotpoint.com o Ilamando al 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Instaleo almacene la lavadoraen un lugardonde m Conectecorrectamentea tierrala lavadorade
no est_expuestaatemperaturas bajocero nialas conformidadcon todos losc6digosy ordenanzas
inclemenciasclim6ticas,ya queesto puedeprovocar regulatorias.Sigala informaci6nde Instrucciones
dahosirreversiblese invalidarla garantfa, de instalaci6n.
ZONADELAVADERO
m Mantenga lazona par debajo Ualrededor
de sus electrodom@sticoslibresde materiales
combustibles coma pelusa, papel,trapos,
productos qufmicos,etc.
II Esnecesario vigilar con atenci6n a losni_os
siutilizan la lavadora o se encuentran en las
proximidades. No deje que los ni_osjueguen sabre
@steu otro electrodom@stico,con @1o en su interior.
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AL UTILIZARLA LAVADORA
m
Utiliceeste m
electrodom4stico
s61opara eluso
quesedescribe
enestemanual m
delpropietario.
Noabra la lavadora mientras est@en movimiento.
Esperea que sehaya detenido por completo antes
de abrir la puerta.
No mezcleblanqueadores clorados con amonfaco
o 6cidos como vinagre o desoxidantes.La mezcla
de distintos productos qufmicos puede producir
gasest6xicos que pueden causar la muerte.
No laveni sequeprendas que se hayan limpiado,
lavado, empapado o manchado con sustancias
inflamables o explosivas (como cera,aceite,
pintura, gasolina, desengrasantes,disolventes
de limpieza en seco,queroseno,etc.)que puedan
prenderseo explosionar.No aflada ninguna de
estassustancias al agua de lavado. Noutilice
ni coloque ninguna de estassustancias en torno
a la lavadora o la secadora durante el
funcionamiento.
m
m
m
Elproceso de lavado puede reducir el tiempo
previoa la inflamaci6n de lostejidos. Paraevitar
este efecto, siga con atenci6n lasinstrucciones de
lavado g cuidado del fabricante de la prenda.
Paraminimizar la posibilidad de descarga el@ctrica,
desenchufe el electrodom_stico de la corriente o
desconecte la lavadora en el panel de distribuci6n
de la vivienda quitando el fusible o apagando el
interruptor antes de realizarcualquier tarea de
mantenimiento o limpieza.
NOTA:E!!levarla peri!laselectom de dc!o a la
posicidn OFFu oprimir PAUSENO desconecta
e!electmdom_sticode la alimentaddn.
Nointente en ning0n caso utilizar la lavadora
si est6 daflada, funciona incorrectamente, est6
parcialmente desmontada, le faltan piezaso
algunas est6n rotas, incluidosel cable o el enchufe.
CUANDO NO ESTdLEN USO
m Cierrelas Ilavesde pasopara reducir la presi6n
de lastuberfas g lasv61vulas,g minimizar lasfugas
en caso de que seproduzca una rotura o grieta.
Compruebe el estado de las mangueras de Ilenado;
Hotpoint recomienda el cambio de lasmangueras
cada 5 a_os.
m Antes de deshacersede una lavadora o de
desecharla,quite la puerta de la lavadora para
evitar que losnifios seescondan en su interior.
m Nointente reparar nl sustituir ninguna piezade
este electrodom@stico,a menos que se recomiende
de manera explfcitaen el manual del propietario
o en instrucciones publicadas de uso g reparaci6n
que seancomprensiblesg que pueda realizarusted.
m Nomanipule loscontroles.
LEAYSIGAESTAINFORF1ACION
DESEGURIDADCUIDADOSAMENTE.
CONSERVEESTASINSTRUCCiONES

Panel de control.
Paso I
•Agregue eldeteFgente
• Agregue el suavizante
diluido (en modelos
con dosificador para
suavizante)
o2 Paso 3
@
• Selecdone el tamafio de carga g
•Agregue ropa otras opdones de lavado
• Selecdone el ciclo de lavado
Paso 4
• Cierrelapuerta
•Tirelaperilla
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE EXTRA RINSE
Controles
Tamafio de carga (enalgunos modelos)
Cargue la ropa sin apretarla; no sobrepase la ilia superior de orificiosdel cesto de la lavadora. Elnivelde agua
apenas debe cubrir la ropa.Ajuste el tamaflo de la carga como corresponda.
Temperatura (en algunos modelos)
Seleccionela temperatura del agua para losciclos de lavado g enjuague. Cuando realiceel lavado, observe
siempre lasinstruccioneso r6tulos de cuidados del fabricante del tejido.
Enjuague adicional (en algunos modelos)
Cuando usedetergente adicional o blanqueador para limpiar prendas mug sucias,podr6 requerir la opci6n
ExtraRinse(Enjuagueadicional).
Estaopci6n proporciona un segundo enjuague profundo con agua fria en losciclos COTTONS(ALGODONES)
gWRINKLEFREE(LIBREDEARRUGAS).Girela perilla ExtraRinsea posici6n encendida (ON).
Lalavadora har6 una pausa por algunos minutos antes de iniciar la opci6n Extra Rinse.
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Ciclo de lavado-perilla selectora de! ciclo
Elgr6fico de abajo leayudar6 a combinar la configuraci6n del ciclo de lavado con su ropa.Elgr6fico est6 ordenado
desde el ciclo m6s largo al m6s corto e intensidad 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 y dejuego de algod6n mug o medianamente sucias.
Paraprendas de cuidado f6cil, libre de arrugas y de planchado permanente.
Paralencerfa y telas que requieren cuidados especialescon suciedad levea normal.
Especialmentediseflado para prendasde punto con un nivelnormal de suciedad.
Custom Care (Cuidado especial) (en algunos modelos)
Elagitador hace tatar las prendaspara realizar un lavado m6s profundo; la cesta gira m6s tarde durante el ciclo para
drenar el agua de la carga. Eldial Wash/Spin Speed(Velocidadde lavado/giro) programa la velocidad del agitador y
la cesta.
Velocidudes de luvudo:
A velocidad de !avadoNorma!, el agitador semover6 a mayor velocidad. Uselacon prendas de algod6n, tela vaquera
y ropa dejuego.
A vdocidad de !avadoGentle(Suave),elagitador se mover6 m6s lento. Uselacon prendas delicadas y de punto.
Velocidudes de giro:
La ve!ocidaddegiro Fast(Rdpida)espara prendasnormales. Uselapara eliminar m6s agua de sus prendas para
permitir un secado m6s r6pido en la secadora.
La ve!ocidaddegiro Slow(Lenta)espara prendas delicadas coma su_teres y lencerfa.Cuando usela velocidad de giro
lenta,sus prendas estar6n m6s h0medas que al utilizar lavelocidad de giro r6pida.

Funciones de ia iavadora.
Lu tope de! ugitador o dosificodor de! suuvizante (dependiendo de! mode!o)
La tapa del agitador entra en la partesuperior r3] Agregue agua al dosificador hasta que
delagitador.Sisesaleaccidentalmente, Ilegueala Ifneade Ilenado m6ximo.
simplementevuelvaa colocarla ensu lugar.
Eldosificador de suavizante libera
autom6ticamente el suavizante Ifquido
en el memento adecuado del ciclo.
No detenga la lavadora durante el primer
centrifugado. Esto har_ que el dosificador
se vacie antes de tiempo.
Para usarlo, siga estos pasos:
[-_1AsegOresede que el dosificador est_
bien adherido al agitador.
r-_l usesuavizante Ifquidoexclusivamente.
Vi@taloen el dosificador,utilizando la
cantidad recomendada en el envase.
No vierta nada en el agitudor si
se retira la tapa del agitador o
el dosificodor.
No viertu elsuuvizunte directumente sobre
los prendus; Uu que podriu munchurlus.
Separe para la limpieza
Limpiezu del dosificodor de suavizunte (enalgunos mode!os)
[] Retireel dosificador de la parte superior del agitador.
r21 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 se liberar6 de la cubierta.
r31 Paralimpiar eldosificador,remoje lataza g lacubierta dosificadoraen la siguientesoluci6n:
m ! ga!6n (3,8!itros)de agua ca!iente
m !/4 taza (60m!)de detergente !fquidoreforzado
m ! taza (240m!)de blanqueador
r_ si esnecesario,reduzca la acumulaci6n con un paBo suave g limpio despu_sdel remojo.
Noutilice un cepilloduro; podrfada_ar la superficiedel dosiflcador.
J_] Enjuagueg vuelva a mentor el dosificador.Vuelvaa colocarlo sobreel agitador.
Embudo puru el blanqueodor liquido (en algunos mode!os)
ElIlenadode agua diluge el blanqueador Ifquido con cloro a medida que seva Ilenando para
el ciclo de lavado.
Lealasetiquetasde cuidado de lasprendaspara determinar sihag instruccionesespeciales.
Midala cantidad de blanqueador Ifquido con todo cuidado siguiendo lasinstruccionesde
la botella.
mNovierta nunca blanqueador !fquidocon c!omsin diluir directamente sobrela ropa ni en
e!cestode lavado.
mNovierta blanqueador en polvo en e!embudode!blanqueador.
r_lAntes de encender la lavadora, vierta lacantidad medida de blanqueador directamente
en el embudo. Evitesalpicar o Ilenarel dosificador en exceso.Siprefiere usarblanqueador
en polvo,agr_guelo en el cesto de lavado con su detergente.
mNomezcleblanqueador con c!om conamonfaco o dcidos come vinagrey/o removedor
dedxido.La mezc!adequfmicosdistintospuedeproducirun gast6xicoque cause!amuerte.
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Separaci4ndecargas
Separepar color (blancos,claros,colores),nivelde
suciedad,tipo de tela (algodonesrOsticos,limpieza
f6cil, delicados)y sila tela produce pelusa(telade
toalla, felpilla)ojunta pelusa (terciopelo,pana).
Usacorrectodeldetergente
Agregue detergente y encienda la lavadora antes de
agregar lasprendas para que el detergente pueda
trabajar con eficacia. Elusa de demasiado poco o
cantidades excesivasde detergente escausa com0n
de problemas con la colada.
Puedeusar menos detergente sitiene agua blanda,
una carga m6s liviana o ropa poco sucia.
delalavaclora
(_.X_ ¢argue la ropa---_in--_pretarla;no sob_epasela ilia
_'_- superiorde orificiosdel cesta de la lavadora. Cuando
cargue prendas h0medas,aseg0rese de establecer
el nivelde agua/carga Iosuficientemente alto para
que las prendasse muevan con libertad. Elnivelde
agua apenas debe cubrir la ropa.Para agregar
prendasdespu_s de que la lavadora haya arrancado,
levante la puerta y sumerja las prendasadicionales
junto al agitador.
mNo envuelvapmndas largas coma sdbanas
o panta!ones almdedorde!agitador.
mNo lavetelas que contengan matefiales inflamables
(comacem,!fquidoslimpiadores,etc.).
mLa agitad6n no comenzardsi la puerta estd
levantada.
Cuidado g iimpieza de ia iavadora.
Cestade lavado: Dejela tapa abierta despu_s de
lavar para que seevapore la humedad. Sidesea
limpiar el cesta, useun paho suave y limpio
empapado en detergente Ifquido;luego enju6guelo.
(Nouselimpiadores duros.)
Mangueras de Ilenado: Hotpoint recomienda el
cambio de lasmangueras cada Sa_os.
Exterior: Sequelosderrames de inmediato. S_quelos
con un paho h0medo. Evitegolpear la superficie con
objetos cortantes.
Traslado g almacenamiento: Pfdaleal t@cnico
de servicio que elimine el agua de la bombay las
mangueras. Consultelas instruccionesde instalaci6n
que seincluyen con el producto para recibir
informaci6n sabre c6mo reinstalar lavarilla de
embarque para mantener el cesta met61ico
estacionario cuando secambie la lavadora de lugar.
Paramayor informaci6n, visitewww.Hotpoint.com
o Ilameal 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).Noguarde
la lavadora donde pudiera quedar expuesta alas
condiciones clim6ticas.
Vacadones prolongadas: Aseg0resede cerrar la
provisi6n de agua en losgrifos. Drenetoda el agua
de lasmangueras si latemperatura Ilegar6a valores
inferiores a cero.

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o visite www.Hotpoint.com yquizds no necesite Ilamar al servicio.
PERFECTENP Cause posible Qu6 hacer
Temperature PerfecTemp La lavadora est6 en ciclo • Estoes normal. Lafunci6n PerfecTempest6 diseSadapare
de lavado esincorrecto frio de enjuague no activarse durante un ciclo de enjuague frfo pare mejorar
la eficiencia energ_tica de su lavadora.
{RevisePerfecTemp Toda el ague de su *Espereaqua el ague del calentador de ague secaliente
en le secci6n "Funciones calentador de ague ha sido haste la temperature correcta.
de la lavadora"] usada
AGUA Causas posibles Qu_ hacer
Demasiada espuma Demasiado detergente • Midael detergente concuidado. Usemenosjab6n sitiene agua
blanda, una carga m6s livianao ropa poco sucia.
TOo de detergente • Cambie a una marca de detergente qua haga menos espuma
g siga las instruccionesen el envase.
Ague blanda • Pruebecon menos detergente.
Fugas de agua Demasiado detergente *Use menos detegente. Use menosjab6n si tiene agua blanda,
en la lavadom una carga m6s liviana o ropa poco sucia.
La manguera de Ilenado • Aseg0resede que lasconexionesde la manguera est_nfirmes
o la de desagLieest6 mal en losgrifos g que lasarandelas de goma est@ninstaladas.
conectada AsegOresede qua elextremo de la manguera de desag0e
est@insertado como corresponde g bien seguro al desag0e.
EldesagLiede lacaseest6tapedo •Examinelatuberfade la casa.Tendr6qua Ilamaral fontanero.
Presi6n de ague constante • Ajuste lasmangueras a losgrifos g cierre elague despu_s
alas mangueras de Ilenado de cada uso.
en la fuente de ague • Verifiquela condici6n de lasmangueras de Ilenado;se deben
reemplazar cada 5 aSos.
La temperature del ague Temperatures m_s fries • Sehen formulado nuevos detergentes pare colada qua
parece incorrecte del ague propordonan trabajan con temperaturas m6s frfasdel agua sin afectar
magor eficiencia energ_tica el rendimiento del lavado.
La provisi6n de ague est6 *Abra losgrifos de agua caliente gfrfa g aseg0resede qua
cerrada o real conectada las mangueras est6n conectadas a losgrifos correctos.
Losfiltros de malla de *Cierrela fuente de ague g retirelasmangueras deconexi6n de
la vSIvula de agua est6n agua de la partesuperiortraserade la lavadora.Useuncepilloo
tapados mondadientes para limpiar losfiltros de malla dela lavadora.
Vuelvaa conectar las mangueras g abra el agua de nuevo.
Elcalentador de ague de •Aseg0resede qua elcalentador est@suministrando ague
la case no est6 configurado a 120°F-140°F(48°C-60°C).
correctamente
Ague bombeade antes La puerta est6 levantada o *Reconflgureel ciclo.
de completarse el ciclo el ciclo se puso en pausa par
m6s de 24 hams
Elague no drena La manguera de desagLie • Enderecela manguera de desagOeg aseg0rese de qua
est6 doblada o real conectada la lavadora no est@apogada sobreella.
•La parte superior de la salida deldesagOedebe ester
a menos de 8 pies(2,5m)por encima del piso.
La lavedore se interrumpe Se eligi6 el aclo PREWASH o*Esto es normal. La lavadora alterna entre agitar g remojer
durante el ciclo de lavado la opd6n AUTOSOAK durante estos ciclos para que sus prendas se limpien mejor
con menos desgaste.
La lavadora se interrumpe Esto es normal *La lavadora puede hacer pausas durante el ciclo de
durante el ciclo de centrifugado para eliminar el agua jabonosa con m6s
centrifugado eficiencia.
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