GE VISR208CT, VISR208DT Owner’s Manual

English Version

Models: VISR208CT

VISR208DT

Washer

Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Information

Operating Instructions

The Controls on Your Washer
Other Washer Features
Preparing to Wash
Care of Product

Helpful Information

Specialized Fabric Guide

If Something Goes Wrong

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General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 USA

175D1807P162-1
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C Printed in the United States

Important Safety Information

Read all safety information before using

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 taps
and allow them to run for several
minutes before using any electri­cal appliance which is connected
to the hot water system. This will
allow any hydrogen gas to escape.
Since the gas is flammable, do
not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Warning

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following sections.

Safety Precautions

• Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose as described
in this Owner’s Manual.

— Properly ground to conform

with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.

— Install or store where it will not be

exposed to temperatures below
freezing or exposed to the weather.

• Do not repair or replace any

part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Owner’s
Manual or in published user­repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills
to carry out.

• If the supply cord is damaged,

it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Never reach into the washer

while it is moving.

Dispose of discarded appliances
and shipping/packing materials
properly. Before discarding
a washer, or removing from
service, remove the washer lid.

• 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 these substances
around your washer and/or
dryer during operation.

• 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.

• Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or
near children or infirm persons.
Do not allow children to play
inside, on or with this appliance
or any discarded appliance.

• NOTE: Turning the Cycle

Selector knob to an off position
does NOT disconnect the
appliance from the power
supply.

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The controls on your washer

Operating Instructions

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Load Size Wash/Spin Speed

By selecting load size, you are setting the
water level. For the best results, select a size
appropriate for the load you are washing.

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This refers to the speed of the agitator during
the wash and the basket during spin.

GENTLE SLOW—

moves slower. Use for delicate/knit items such
as lingerie and sweaters. Clothes will be less dry
than when using the fast spin speed.

NORMAL FAST—

moves faster. Use for durable items such as
cottons, denims and play clothes.

With this option the agitator

With this option the agitator

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Cycle Descriptions

COTTONS REGULAR

For heavily to lightly
soiled cottons, linens,
work and play clothes.

PERM PRESS

For synthetics and
blends with normal soil.

KNITS

Specially designed for
normally soiled knits.

DELICATES

For lingerie and special­care fabrics with light to
normal soil.

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Wash/Rinse Temp

Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care
Label or instructions when laundering. Use
this chart as a general guide.

Wash/Rinse Temperature Guide

wash

temperature

COTTONS WHITE

COTTONS COLORS

PERMANENT PRESS

DELICATES

WASHABLE WOOLENS

*Warm water is approximately 32°C. to 43°C. (90°F. to 110°F.) (hand comfortable).

hot
warm*
warm*

cold

warm*

For information on fabric care for specialty
items see the Specialty Care Guide.

rinse

temperature

cold
cold
cold
cold

cold

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Selecting Cycle/Starting Washer

• Push in the Cycle knob to select the desired

cycle. See the above Cycle Descriptions.

• Add detergent.

• Add clothes and close lid.

• Pull out the Cycle knob to start washer.

See next page for other washer features

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