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Hotpoint.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
VVSR1070
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5
VBXR1090
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 6
VBSR3100
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
VWSR4150
Loading and Using
VLXR1020
the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . 10–12
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . . . 13, 14
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire WARNING! or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WATER HEATER SAFETY 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 t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the washer control panel. (models VVSR1070, VBXR1090, VBSR3100, and VLXR1020) Hotpoint.com You can locate your model number on the back of your washer, behind the control panel. • Select load size and other wash options • Add clothes • Add detergent • Select wash cycle • Close lid • Add diluted fabric softener (on models • Pull knob with a fabric Quick Start Guide softener dispenser) Model VVSR1070 Model VB
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About the washer control panel (cont.) Model VLXR1020 OFF warm wash cold wash Control settings. Load Size Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub. The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly. Temperature Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. On some models, the temperature is controlled by the wash cycle knob. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or instructions when laundering. Wash Cycle (o
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the washer control panel. (model VWSR4150) Hotpoint.com • Select load size and other wash options • Add detergent • Add clothes • Select wash cycle • Close lid • Add diluted fabric softener (on models • Pull knob with a fabric softener dispenser) Quick Start Guide Model VWSR4150 5
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Control settings. Load Size (on some models) Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub. The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly. Temperature Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or instructions when laundering. Custom Care The agitator moves clothes around for a cleaner wash; the basket spins later in the cycle to release water from the load. The Wash/
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models. Hotpoint.com The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model) The agitator cap fits into the top of the Add water to dispenser until it reaches 3 the maximum fill line. agitator. If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back on. The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at th
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Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Sorting Wash Loads Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level, fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates), and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille), or collects lint (velveteen, corduroy). Proper Use of Detergent Add detergent and start the washer before adding You can use less detergent if you have soft water, clothes so that the detergent can work effectively. a sm
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Hotpoint.com Care and Cleaning of the Washer Wash Basket: Leave the lid open after washing to Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean remove water from drain pump and hoses. See the the basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with Installation Instructions packed with product for liquid detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh information on how to reinstall
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit Hotpoint.com. You may not need to call for service. WATER Possible Causes What To Do Too many suds Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package. Very soft water • Try less detergent. Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have soft water, a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load. Water
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Hotpoint.com OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do Washer pauses in cycle The washer normally pauses between washing steps. Washer won’t operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. Controls are not set • Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out properly to ON position. Lid is open – safety f
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Before you call for service… PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do Pilling Result of normal wear on • While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the poly-cotton blends and pilling process by washing garments inside out. fuzzy fabrics Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers. or excessive wear buttons, belt buckles, • Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets zippers and sharp objects and sharp buttons. left in pocke
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner’s your Consumer registration below, Manual carefully. Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today. in a safe place. It operate your new Have the peace of contains inform
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Hotpoint Washer Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.Hotpoint.com, date is needed to obtain service or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warranty. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year Any part of the w
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