VBSR1070
VBSR2060
VBXR1060
VBXR2070
VJSR2070
YBXR1060
YBXR2070
YJSR2070
Washers
Owner’s Manual
Par t No. 175D1807P239 Pub. No. 39-9968 1–98 CG
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.
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
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.
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.
READ THIS MANUAL
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.
IMPORT ANT!
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCustomer Service Troubleshooting Tips
■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.
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
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.
Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety 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.
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
■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 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.
WHEN NOT IN USE
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner’s
Manual.
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.
LARGE
OFF
OFF
LOAD SIZE
WASH
RINSE
COLD
COLD
WARM
COLD
SMALL
SUPER
HEAVY
NORMAL
LIGHT SOIL
EXTRA RINSE
PERM. PRESS
KNITS
DELICATES
TEMPERATURE
HOT
COLD
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCustomer Service Troubleshooting Tips
Model VBSR1070
LARGE
OFF
OFF
LOAD SIZE
WASH
RINSE
COLD
COLD
WARM
COLD
SMALL
SUPER
HEAVY
NORMAL
LIGHT SOIL
PERM. PRESS
KNITS
DELICATES
TEMPERATURE
HOT
COLD
Model VBSR2060
MEDIUM
PERMANENT
PRESS
COTTONS
REGULAR
OFF
OFF
LOAD SIZE
WASH
RINSE
COLD
COLD
WARM
COLD
EXTRA
SMALL
EXTRA
LARGE
LIGHT SOIL
PERMANENT PRESS
KNITS
DELICATES
NORMAL
HEAVY
TEMPERATURE
HOT
COLD
Models VBXR1060 and YBXR1060
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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.
PRESS
KNITS Specially designed for normally soiled knits.
DELICATES For lingerie and delicate fabrics with light to normal soil.
SOAK For heavily soiled clothes that need to be soaked before washing.
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Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions
Models VJSR2070 and YJSR2070
MEDIUM
PERMANENT
PRESS
COTTONS
REGULAR
OFF
OFF
LOAD SIZE
WASH
RINSE
COLD
COLD
WARM
COLD
EXTRA
SMALL
EXTRA
LARGE
LIGHT SOIL
SOAK
PERMANENT PRESS
KNITS
DELICATES
NORMAL
HEAVY
TEMPERATURE
HOT
COLD
Models VBXR2070 and YBXR2070
SMALL
LOAD SIZE
LARGE
SUPER
WASH
RINSE
COLD
COLD
TEMPERATURE
WARM
COLD
HOT
COLD
COTTONS
REGULAR
SOAK
LIGHT SOIL
NORMAL
HEAVY
OFF
PERMANENT
PRESS
PERMANENT PRESS
KNITS
DELICATES
OFF
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