Owner’s Manual
VBSR1070
VBSR2060
VBXR1060
VBXR2070
VJSR2070
YBXR1060
YBXR2070
YJSR2070
Washers
Part No. 175D1807P239 |
Pub. No. 39-9968 1–98 CG |
Safety Instructions
Safety Information . . . . . .3
Operating Instructions
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Loading and Using the Washer . . .7
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service . . .8–10
Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of Our 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 our product. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
A Service Partnership.
IMPORTANT!
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them in the upper right corner on the back of your washer.
READ THIS MANUAL
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.
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You
Call For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING! 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.
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 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.
PROPER INSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in |
■Install or store where it will not be exposed to |
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accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is |
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather. |
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used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions |
■Properly ground washer to conform with all governing |
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sheet, you can receive one by calling us toll-free at the |
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codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation |
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GE Answer Center®, 800.626.2000. |
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Instructions. |
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
■Keep the area underneath and around your |
■Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used |
appliances free of combustible materials such |
by or near children. Do not allow children to play |
as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. |
on, with, or inside this or any other appliance. |
WHEN USING THE WASHER USE |
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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 NOT IN USE
■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.
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS |
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Instructions Safety
Instructions Operating
Tips Troubleshooting
Service Customer
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
About the washer control panel.
You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the washer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Model VBSR1070
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LOAD SIZE |
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RINSE TEMPERATURE |
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LARGE |
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DELICATES |
LIGHT SOIL
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Model VBSR2060
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DELICATES |
LIGHT SOIL
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HEAVY
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Models VBXR1060 and YBXR1060
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Models VBXR2070 and YBXR2070
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Models VJSR2070 and YJSR2070
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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/Rinse Temperature
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 the 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.
COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
REGULAR
PERMANENT For easy care and wrinkle-resistant items.
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KNITS |
Specially designed for normally soiled knits. |
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DELICATES |
For lingerie and delicate fabrics with light to normal soil. |
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SOAK |
For heavily soiled clothes that need to be soaked before washing. |
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Instructions Safety
Instructions Operating
Tips Troubleshooting
Service Customer