Hotpoint VVSR1040 User manual

-Part No, 175D1807P232 Pub,, No., 39-9961 10-97 CG

CongratulationM
YouAm Now Part ofthe Hotpoint Family.
Welcome to the Hotpoint family. We're
proud of our qualit 7 products and we are
committed to providing dependable service_
You'll see it in this easy-to;use Owner's
Manual and you'll hear it in the friendly
voices of our customer service department..
Best of all, you'll experience these values
each rune you use your washer., That's
important, because your' new washer will be
part of your family for many year's. And we
hope you will be part of ours for a long time
to come,
We thank you for buying HotpoinL We
appreciate your purchase, and hope you will
continue to rely On us whenever' you need
quality appliances for' your home,
Important!
Staplesalesslipor cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the wanan_
Write themodeland serial
numbershere.
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Youcan find them behind the top edge
of the control panel
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HotFdnt& You,
AService Pa#nersh(p.
Ask any Hotpoint appliance owner and they
will tell you we stand behind our products
with unmatched quality service. However,
did you know that most questions result
from simple problems that you can easily
fix yourself in just a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can tell you how
ReadthisManual
Inside you will fmd many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your washer properly,
Just a little preventive care on
yore part can save you a gn_eat
deal o[ time and money over
the life of your washer,
ReviewtheSectionon
Troubleshootingtips
You'll find many answms to
common problems here.
If you re_dew our chart of
Tloubleshooting Tips illst,
you m W not need to call fol
smMce at all.
tf YouNeedService
i1:you do need service, you can
relmx tmowing help is only a
phone call away, A list ot_toll-free
customer selwice numbers is
included in the back section,
Or you can ahvays call the
®
GE Answer Center at
800.6269-000, 9_4hours a day,
/clays a week.
Safety information....... 4-7
Operatinglnstmctions
ControlPanels.............. .8
ControlSettings............. 8
WasherFeatures........ .9,!0
LoadingandUsing
the Washer .11,
Troubleshootingtips
BeforeYou
CallForSe/_'ice......... I3-17
CustomerSerdce
Warranty ................ t9
ServiceTdphone
Numbers ........... BackCover
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IMPO ANTSAFEW
READALLINSUCTION$ BEFOREuSING.................
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Foryour safe_ the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or toprevent property damage,personal in]ury,or
loss of life.
WATEl?HEATERSAFEP/
Undercertain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced
in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks
ormore. Hydrogengas can be explosive under 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
faucets and allowing them to run for' several minutes_ Do this
before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the
hot water system_ This simple procedure will allow any built-up
hydrogen gas to escape,, Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke
or use an open flame or appliance during this process_
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PROPERINSTALLATION
Thiswasher must beproperly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before iris
used. ff you did not receive an Installation Instructions
sheet, you can receive one by calling us toll-free at the
GEAnswer Center_,800,626,2000,
i!;!iliInstall or store where it will not
be exposed to temperatures
below freezing or exposed to
the weather',
_?iProperly ground washer' to
conform with all governing
codes mad ordinances, Follow
details in Installation
Instructions,
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
?!i;?iKeep the area underneath
mad around your' appliances
free of combustible materials
such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc,,
i:i:'!:'iClose super'dsion is necessary
if this appliance isused by or
near children. Do not allow
children to play on, with, or
inside this or any other
appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCT!ON$,
READALLINFORMATIONBEFOREUSING.
WARNING
Usethis appfiance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner'sManual
WHENUSINGTHEWASHER
:?:iNever reach into washer while _:!
it is moving. Wait until the
machine has comple rely
stopped before opening
the lid.
_ Do not mix chlorine bleach
with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar and/or rest
remover. Mixing d'_erent
chemicals can produce a toxic
gas which may cause death_
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Do not wash or' dry ardcles
that have been cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or
spotted with combustible or
explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline,
deg_easers, dry-cleaning
solvents, 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
reduce the flame retardancy
of fabrics_ To avoid such a
result, cPcr'efully follow the
garment manufacturer's
wash and care instructions.
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To minimize the possibility
of electric shock., unplug this
appliance from the power
supply or disconnect the
washer' at the household
distribution panel by
removing the fuse or
swi[ching off the circuit
breaker befbre attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE:Turning the Cycle
Selector' knob to an off
position does NOTdisconnect
the appliance from the
power supply,.
Never attempt to operate this
appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing
or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
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WNENNOTINUSE
Turn off water' faucets to ::;
relieve pressure on hoses and
valves and to minimize
leakage ifa break or rupture
should occur,, Check the
condition of tile fill hoses;
they may need replacement '
after 5 years,.
Before discarding a washer,
or removing it from seladce,
remove the washer lid to
prevent children from
hiding inside,
Do not attempt to repmr or
replace an}, part of this
appliance unless specifically
recommended in this
Owner's ManuN, o1 in
published user-repair
insn-uctions that you
understand and have the
sldlls to can T out,
:i!;Do not tamper with controls.
Yourcontinued health and safety are important to us.
Please read and follow this Safety Informationcarefullg
We want you to remain ahappy andhealthy part of
ourfamily.
SAVETHESEgNSTRUCTgON$
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ControlSettings
LoadSize
The water level should,just cover the clothes, Adjust the
load s_e accordingly_ Loosely load clothes no higher than
the top row of holes in the washer' tub.
WashCycle
Select the water temperaane for the "crash and rinse
cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label
or instructions when laundering, Follow the water'
temperature guide on washer lid.
The wash cycle controls the length of the washing pr'ocess.
The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting
with your clothing,,
REGULARForheawto lightlysoiledcottons,householdlinens,
workandplayclothes
PERMPRESSForeasycareandwrinkle-resistantitems,

About the washer feature&
AgitatorCaporFabricSoftenerDispenser
(dependingonmodel)
Theagitatorcap fits into the top of the a_mtor. If it
accidentally comes off, simply put it back on,
The fabric softener dispenser automadcally releases liquid
f_tbric softener at the proper time during the cycle.
Touse, follow these steps:
:;_:":Make, sure dispenser' is securely attached to a_taton
_:_'',: Use only liquid fabric softener, Pour into dispenser,
...........using amount recommended on package,
i!31:i:Add water to dispenser until it reaches the
: rnaximum fill line,
Donotpouranythin9intotheagitator
if theagitatorcapordispenseris
remo_,ed,
Donot stopflTewasherduringflTefirstspin. This will causethe
disgensertoemptytoosoon.
Neverpourfabricsoftenerdirectlyonclothes,It may,stainthem.,
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Cleaninq the Fabric Softener Dispenser
Remove the dispenser from the top of the a_tator.
Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by
gn-aspingthe top and pushing down on the inside of
the cup with your finge_s. Dispenser cup will pop
free from the cover.
To clean dispenser, soak both the dispenser cup
and thedispenser cover in the follovdng solution:
_2!tUSgallon(38liters)warmwater
*"_;:._,:;,.t/4 cup(60mf)heavydutyfiquiddetergent
_:*_.,..,.I cup(240m!)bleach
i!!_iIf necessary, loosen build-up with a clean, soft cloth
"_" _ter soaldng Do not use a stift_brush; you may
roughen the surfb.ce ot: the dispenser.
i!5i Rinse and reassemble dispenser.. Place dispenser'
....*"-=back on the agitator'..