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Important Safety Information
6
Operating Instructions
The Controls on Your Washer
Other Washer Features
Care of Product
12
Helpful Information
Specialized Fabric Guide
Preparing to Wash
Stain Removal Guide
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Hotpoint Service Numbers
Warranty, Back Cover
Washer
Owner’s Manual
Model: VKSR2100T
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
Welcome to the Hotpoint family.
We’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable
service. You’ll see it in this easy-touse 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 do
the laundry. That’s important,
because your new washer will be
part of your family for a long time.
Welcome
Staple your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual.
Write down the model and serial
numbers here.
They are behind
the top edge of the control panel.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Before
using
your
washer
Need Help?
Before you call for service,
there are a few things you can
do to help us serve you better.
Read this manual.
It contains
instructions to help you use and
maintain your washer properly.
Save time and money.
Check the
section titled “If Something Goes
Wrong” before calling. This
section was designed to solve
common problems you might
encounter.
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 on the
inside back cover. Or call the GE
Answer Center
® at 800.626.2000,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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WARNING:
For your safety the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
IF YOU SMELL GAS
1
Do not try to light any appliance.
2
Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
3
Clear the room, building or
area of all occupants.
4
Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
5
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
Important Safety Information
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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 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.
Read all safety information before using
Many washers are located near a gas dryer or a water heater in the home.
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Important Safety Information
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.
• 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
obtain
one by calling, toll-free,
the
GE
Answer Center
®, 800.626.2000.
— 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.
—
Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
— Connect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilities as described
in the Installation Instructions.
• Turn off water faucets when the
washer is not in use to relieve
pressure on hoses and valves and
to minimize leakage if a hose or
valve should break or rupture.
• 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.
• When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage to
the cord or junction of cord and
plug. Make sure that the cord
is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage
or stress.
• Keep all laundry aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels
to avoid personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances
free from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
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• Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to
reduce the possibility of slipping.
• Never reach into washer while
it is moving. Before loading,
unloading or adding clothes,
push in the Cycle Selector knob
and wait until the machine has
completely stopped before opening the lid.
• Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near children. 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.
• Do not leave washer lid up
during cycle. This will stop
the wash and spin action and
prevent completion of the cycle.
• 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.
• The laundry process can reduce
the flame retardancy of fabrics.
To avoid such a result, the
garment manufacturer’s care
instructions should be followed
very carefully.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which may
cause death.
• Never climb on or stand on the
washer top.
• Do not wash fiberglass articles in
your washer. Skin irritation could
result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by
clothing during subsequent
washer use.
• 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.
• Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
wash
temperature
hot
warm*
warm*
cold
warm*
rinse
temperature
cold
cold
cold
cold
warm*
Fabric Care Guide
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 special-
care
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.
SUPER CYCLE
For heavily soiled and heavy
duty fabrics. This cycle provides a longer agitation.
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Operating Instructions
The controls on your washer
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Cycle Descriptions
This refers to the speed of the agitator during
the wash and the basket during spin.
With the Normal wash speed the agitator moves
faster. Use for cottons, denims and play clothes.
With the Gentle wash speed the agitator moves
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.
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See next page for other washer features
Wash/Rinse Temperature
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.
Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label
or instructions when laundering. Use this chart
as a general guide.
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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.
load size
SMALL
SUPER
LARGE
MEDIUM
speed
WASH
SPIN
SET
extra rinse
OFF
NORMAL
FAST
GENTLE
SLOW
temperature
WASH
RINSE
COLD
COLD
WARM
WARM
HOT
COLD
WARM
COLD
OFF
knits
delicates
perm. press
OFF
supercycle
heavy
normal
light soil
optional extra rinse
auto soak/30 min
auto soak/15 min
OFF
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2
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*Warm water is approximately 90°F to 110°F. (hand comfortable)
COTTON WHITES
COTTON COLORS
PERM PRESS
DELICATES
WASHABLE WOOLENS
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Operating Instructions
Other washer features your model may have
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 Regular cycle. Turn the
Extra Rinse knob to SET.
The washer will pause for a few
minutes before the Extra Rinse
option begins.
Extra Rinse
OFF
SET
Liquid Bleach
Dispenser
This dispenser dilutes liquid
chlorine bleach before it reaches
into your wash load. To use, follow
these steps:
1
Check clothing care labels for
special instructions.
2
Measure liquid bleach carefully,
following instructions on bottle.
3
Before starting the washer,
pour measured amount of
bleach directly into bleach
dispenser. Avoid splashing
or over-filling dispenser.
If you prefer to use powdered
bleach, pour it into the wash
basket with your detergent.
NOTE:
•
Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine
bleach directly onto clothes or into
the wash basket.
•
Do not pour powdered bleach or
non-chlorine bleach into bleach
dispenser.
Pour liquid bleach into bleach
dispenser
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