Hotpoint VLSR1090G8WW Owner's manual

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Model: VLSR1090G8WW

Category: Washing machines

Type: Owner's 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 be exposed 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.

[]

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

• 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 label or

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 fabricswith 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 usingSlowspin 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,soak both the dispensercup and the dispensercover in the

following solution:

[] J USgallon (5.8liters)warm water

[] J/4 cup (60m!)heavy-duty liquid detergent

[] J cup (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.

Loading and using the washer.

Alwags follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering

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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 • Trylessdetergent.

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 faucets fully 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 • Thisisnormal. 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.

• Pretreatstain and rewash.

Dye transfer • Sortwhites or lightly colored items from dark colors.

Grayed orgellowed Not enough detergent • Usemore 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 • Adddetergent 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 • Ifyou 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 • Washsmall 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

softener and follow directionsfor usingdispenser. 9

Before you call for service...

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 beginspinning and the sound will

continue until itisdone spinning.

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'sAttomeF General

Warrantor: General Electric Compang. Louisville, KY 40225

Consumer Support.

Hotpoint Website www.Hotpoint.com

Have a question or need assistancewith your appliance?Try the Hotpoint Website 24 hours a day, any day of

the year! Youcan also shopfor more great Hotpoint products and take advantage of all of our on-line support

servicesdesigned for your convenience.

ScheduleService

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Expert Hotpoint repair serviceisonly one step 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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GEsupports the Universal Design concept-products, services and environments that can be used by

people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and

mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE's Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas

for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. Forthe hearing impaired, please call 800.TDD.GEAC

(800.833.4322).

Extended Warranties

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

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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.

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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

enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.

Youmay also mail inthe pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.

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