Hotpoint VWSR4100 User manual

VWSR4100
Washers
Owner’s Manual
Part No. 175D1807P216 Pub. No. 39-9362

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Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the Hotpoint Family.
Welcome to the Hotpoint family. We’re
proud of our quality 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 time 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. We
appreciate your purchase, and hope you will
continue to rely on us whenever you need
quality appliances for your home.
Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the model and serial
numbers here.
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You can find them behind the top edge
of the control panel.

Hotpoint & You,
A Service Partnership.
Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your washer properly.
Just a little preventive care on
your part can save you a great
deal of time and money over
the life of your washer.
Read this Manual
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.
You’ll find many answers to
common 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 knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back section.
Or you can always call the
GE Answer Center®at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
If You Need Service
Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Information
Safety Information . . . . . . .4–7
Operating Instructions
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Washer Features . . . . . . . .10, 11
Loading and Using
the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . .14–18
Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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Safety InformationOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsCustomer Service
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
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 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.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
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This washer must be properly 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 by calling us toll-free at the
GE Answer Center
®
, 800.626.2000.
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. Follow
details in Installation
Instructions.
■Keep the area underneath
and around your appliances
free of combustible materials
such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
■Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow
children to play on, with, or
inside this or any other
appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
■ Never reach into washer while
it is moving. Wait until the
machine has completely
stopped before opening
the lid.
■Do not mix chlorine bleach
with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar and/or rust
remover. Mixing different
chemicals can produce a toxic
gas which may cause death.
■ Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or
spotted with combustible or
explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline,
degreasers, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.)
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, carefully follow the
garment manufacturer’s
wash and care instructions.
■ 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
switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE: Turning the Cycle
Selector knob to an off
position does
NOT disconnect
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.
WHEN USING THE WASHER
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Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Information
■ Turn off water faucets to
relieve pressure on hoses and
valves and to minimize
leakage if a break or rupture
should occur. Check the
condition of the fill hoses;
they may need replacement
after 5 years.
■ Before discarding a washer,
or removing it from 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
published user-repair
instructions that you
understand and have the
skills to carry out.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
WHEN NOT IN USE
REMEMBER…
Your continued health and safety are important to us.
Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of
our family.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the washer control panel.
You can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel.
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KNITS
OFF
OFF
OFF
HEAVY
SUPERCYCLE
AUTO SOAK/30 MIN
AUTO SOAK/15 MIN
NORMAL
LIGHT SOIL
PERM PRESS
OPTIONAL EXTRA RINSE
LOAD SIZE
MEDIUM
SMALL
LARGE
SUPER
SPEED
NORMAL
FAST
GENTLE
SLOW
GENTLE
FAST
NORMAL
SLOW
TEMPERATURE
HOT
COLD
WARM
COLD
WASH
RINSE
WASH
SPIN
WARM
WARM
COLD
COLD
DELICATES
EXTRA RINSE
SETOFF
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Control Settings
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 moves clothes around for a cleaner wash; the
basket spins later in the cycle to release water from the
load.
The WASH/SPIN SPEED dial sets the speed of both the
agitator and the basket.
With NORMAL wash speed, the agitator moves faster. Use
for cottons, denims and play clothes. With
GENTLE wash
speed, the agitator moves slower. Use for delicate and
knit items.
The FAST spin speed is for durable items. The SLOW spin
speed is for delicate items like sweaters and lingerie.
Clothes will be less dry than when using
FAST spin speed.
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Wash/Rinse Temp
Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles.
Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or
instructions when laundering. Follow the water
temperature guide on washer lid.
Wash Cycle
The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process.
The chart below will 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 Specially designed for normally soiled knits.
DELICATES For lingerie and delicate fabrics with light to
normal soil.
AUTO SOAK For heavily soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation,
soaks for a specified period of time, then moves
through the rest of the cycle automatically.
SUPERCYCLE For heavily soiled and heavy-duty fabrics. This cycle
provides a longer agitation.
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About the washer features.
Extra Rinse
When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean
heavily soiled clothes, you may want to use the
EXTRA
RINSE
option. This option provides a second deep cold
rinse in the Regular cycle. Turn the
EXTRA RINSE knob
to
SET.
The washer will pause for a few minutes before the
EXTRA RINSE option begins.
OFF SET
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine 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, pour measured amount
of bleach directly into bleach dispenser. Avoid
splashing or over-filling dispenser. If you prefer to
use powdered bleach, add it into the wash basket
with your detergent.
Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or
into the wash basket.
Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may
cause death.
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