GE VISR309JT Owner’s Manual
Model: VISR309JT
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
175D1807P163
39-9350
7-96 CG
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.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Never reach into the washer
while it is moving.
• 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.
Dispose of discarded appliances
and shipping/packing materials
properly. Before discarding
a washer, or removing from
service, remove the washer lid.
• NOTE: Turning the Cycle
Selector knob to an off position
does NOT disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
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Operating Instructions
Cycle Descriptions
The
controls
on your
washer
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.
AUTO SOAK
For heavily soiled
clothes. Begins with a
brief agitation, soaks for
a specified period of
time, then moves
through the rest of the
cycle automatically.
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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 the spin.
With the Normal wash speed the agitator moves
faster. Use for cottons, denims and play clothes.
With the
slower. Use for delicate and knit items.
The Fast spin speed is for durable items.
The Slow spin speed is for delicate items like
sweaters and lingerie. Clothes will be less dry
than when using a fast spin speed.
Gentle wash speed the agitator moves
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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
WASHABLES WOOLENS
*Warm water is approximately 32°C. to 43°C. (90°F. to 110°F.) (hand comfortable).
For information on fabric care for specialty
items see the Specialty Care Guide.
hot
warm*
warm*
cold
warm*
rinse
temperature
cold
cold
cold
cold
warm*
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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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Operating Instructions
Other washer features your model may have
Extra Rinse
OFF
SET
Liquid Bleach
Dispenser
Pour liquid bleach into bleach
dispenser
When you use extra detergent
or bleach to clean heavily soiled
clothes, you may want to use the
Extra Rinse option. This option
provides a second deep cold rinse
in the Cottons Regular cycle. Turn
the Extra Rinse knob to SET.
This dispenser dilutes liquid
chlorine bleach before it reaches
into your wash load. To use, follow
these steps:
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Check clothing care labels for
special instructions.
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Measure liquid bleach carefully,
following instructions on bottle.
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Before starting the washer, pour
measured amount of bleach
directly into bleach dispenser.
Avoid
dispenser.
splashing or over-filling
The washer will pause for a few
minutes before the Extra Rinse
option begins.
NOTE:
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Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine
bleach directly onto clothes or into
the wash basket.
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Do not pour powdered bleach
into bleach dispenser. If you prefer
to use powdered bleach, pour it
into the wash basket with your
detergent.
Agitator Cap
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This cap fits into the top of the agitator. If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back on.
Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the top is removed
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