GE VLXR1020T Owner’s Manual
Model: VLXR1020T
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
Stain Removal Guide
Removing Specific Stains
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6
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Camco Service Numbers
Warranty
175D1807P176
39-9353
8-96 CG
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Welcome
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We’re proud of our quality
products and we believe in
dependable service. You’ll see it in
this easy-to-use 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.
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Before
using
your
washer
Staple your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual.
Write down the model and serial
numbers here.
the top edge of the control panel.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
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In the United States
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Before you call for service,
there are a few things you can
do to help us serve you better.
Read this manual.
instructions to help you use and
maintain your washer properly.
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section titled “If Something Goes
Wrong” before calling. This
section was designed to solve
common problems you might
encounter.
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Important Safety Information
Read all safety information before using
Many washers are located near a gas dryer or a water heater in the home.
WARNING:
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.
For your safety the information in this manual must be
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.
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.
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Important Safety Information
Warning
Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following sections.
• Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described
in this Owner’s Manual.
pressure on hoses and valves and
to minimize leakage if a hose or
valve should break or rupture.
• 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
one by calling, toll-free, in
United States the
Center
write to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Camco Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B.
E1C 9M3
—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.
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the
In Canada
• 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.
— Connect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilities as described
in the Installation Instructions.
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• Turn off water faucets when the
washer is not in use to relieve
• Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances
free from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
• 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
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The
Operating Instructions
controls
on your
washer
SMALL
load size
LARGE
SUPER
WASH
RINSE
COLD
COLD
1 2
temperature
WARM
COLD
HOT
COLD
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Load Size Wash/Rinse Temperature
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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Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label
or instructions when laundering. Use this chart
as a general guide.
Fabric Care Guide
wash
temperature
COTTON WHITE
COTTONS COLORS
PERM PRESS
DELICATES
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WASHABLE WOOLENS
*Warm water is approximately 90°F to 110°F. (hand comfortable)
hot
warm*
warm*
cold
warm*
rinse
temperature
cold
cold
cold
cold
cold
Cycle Descriptions
REGULAR
For heavily to lightly
soiled cottons, linens,
work and play clothes.
extra rinse
PERM PRESS
For synthetics and
blends with normal soil.
OFF
KNITS
Specially designed for
normally soiled knits.
perm. press
knits
delicates
DELICATES
For lingerie and specialfabrics with light to normal
soil.
care
light soil
normal
heavy
OFF
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Selecting Cycle Starting Washer
Push in the Cycle knob to select the desired
cycle. See the above Cycle Descriptions.
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4
• 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
Agitator Cap
Fabric Softener
Dispenser
This cap fits into the top of the
agitator. If it accidentally comes
off, simply put it back on.
This dispenser automatically
releases liquid fabric softener at
the proper time during the cycle.
To use, follow these steps:
1
Make sure dispenser is securely
attached to agitator.
2
Pour liquid fabric softener
into dispenser, using amount
recommended on package.
3
Add water to dispenser until it
reaches the maximum fill line.
Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the top is removed
NOTE:
•
Do not stop the washer during
the first spin. This will cause
the dispenser to empty too soon.
•
Never pour fabric softener directly
on clothes. It will leave spots on
clothes.
•
Only use dispenser for liquid fabric
softeners. If dispenser gets clogged,
see Cleaning Fabric Softener
Dispenser section.
Pour
liquid
fabric softener
and water into fabric softener
dispenser
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Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the top is removed
Cleaning Fabric
Softener Dispenser
1
Remove the dispenser from the
top of the agitator.
2
Separate the dispenser cup from
the cover by grasping the top and
pushing down on the inside of the
cup with your fingers. Dispenser
cup will pop free from the cover.
Separate for cleaning
3
To clean dispenser, soak both the
dispenser cup and the dispenser
cover in the following solution:
1 US gallon (3.8 liters) warm water
1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy duty liquid
detergent
1 cup (240 ml) bleach
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If necessary, loosen build-up
with a clean, soft cloth after
soaking. Do not use a stiff brush;
you may roughen the surface of
the dispenser.
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Rinse and reassemble dispenser.
Place dispenser back on the
agitator.
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Operating Instructions
Preparing to Wash
Prepare
Sort
Empty pockets, unroll cuffs, shake
out loose dirt, zip zippers, fasten
snaps, hooks and buttons.
Treat/remove stains. See Stain
Removal Guide.
Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s
Care Label when laundering.
Sort by color
(Separate colorfast from
non-colorfast fabrics*)
• Whites
• Lights
• Darks
Separate by fabric type
• Cottons and linens
Permanent press cottons and
•
blends
• Synthetic and poly knits
Turn poly knits inside-out to
reduce pilling.
Do any necessary mending.
Use a net laundry bag for
delicate items.
Separate lint producers from
lint collectors
• Lint producers: terry cloth and
chenille
• Lint collectors: velveteen and
corduroy
Sort by soil
• Light
• Medium
• Heavy
* Non-colorfast fabrics may bleed or fade. Sort by
individual color.
Detergent
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• Delicates
Always add detergent and start
the washer before adding clothes
so that the detergent can work
effectively.
Using the correct amount of
detergent is one of the most
important things you can do to
make sure your wash comes out
clean. Always follow the detergent
package directions.
Using too little detergent is
a common cause of laundry
problems. Use more detergent if
you have hard water, large loads,
greasy or oily soils or lower water
temperature.
Load
Load dry items loosely, spacing evenly around agitator, and close the lid.
A typical wash load: two twin sheets,
two pillow cases, three small bath
towels, three wash cloths and two
t-shirts
Place large items in bottom, small
items in the middle and medium
items on top.
When loading wet items make sure
you set the load/water level high
enough to allow the items to move
freely.
Wash bulky items like blankets
separately.
Care & Cleaning
To add items after washer has
started, push in Cycle knob and
submerge additional items next to
the agitator. Close the lid and pull
Cycle knob out to restart.
.
To reduce wrinkling, give
permanent press items, synthetics
and poly knits room to move freely
in the washer.
NOTE:
•
Do not wrap large items like sheets
around the agitator.
•
Do not wash fabrics containing
flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) in your washer.
The Washer
Leave the lid open after washing
to allow moisture to evaporate. The
wash basket is practically care free.
If you want to clean the basket use
a clean soft cloth dampened with
liquid detergent, then rinse. (Do
not use harsh or gritty cleaners.)
To rinse:
1
Turn the Cycle knob to any
wash setting.
2
Start washer.
Fill Hoses—
washer to faucet should be replaced
every five years.
Lint Filter—
under the agitator. It is self cleaning
and requires no maintenance.
Hoses connecting
The lint filter is located
Moving and Storage—
technician to remove water from
drain pump and hoses. Do not store
the washer where it will be exposed
to the weather. In the
call the GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000 for information on
how to keep the tub stationary when
moving the washer. In
to:
Manager, Consumer Relations,
Camco Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B.
E1C 9M3.
Long Vacations—
supply is shut off at faucets. Drain
all water from hoses if weather will
be below freezing.
Ask the service
United States
Canada
Be sure water
write
Exterior—
spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Try
not to hit surface with sharp objects.
Immediately wipe off any
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Helpful Information
Specialty Care Guide
Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label or instructions when laundering.
Otherwise use the information below as a general guide.
Item Suggested Care
Down-Filled Garments Always wash down-filled garments separately from other types
of garments. Wet down gives off an odor that will disappear when
the down is dried. Wash down items frequently to fluff up the
down and to retain down’s warmth. When washing make sure
the load is balanced. Add towels if necessary. Always tumble-dry
down garments.
Pillows Pillows are made from a variety of materials. Wash only if
recommended on the Pillow Manufacturer’s Care Label. Before
washing check pillows for weak seams or holes, and mend. Let
the washer fill with water and add detergent. Let the washer
agitate for several minutes and then add pillows in pairs. This
will keep the load balanced.
Blankets Let the washer fill with water, add detergent, allow detergent to
dissolve, then add blanket. Wash only one blanket at a time.
Electric Blankets Sew a strong piece of cloth over the plug to protect the
blanket and washer from damage. Wash according to pillow
instructions above.
Permanent Press Clothes Select a larger load/water level than normal. This will provide
that are Line Dried more water to help reduce wrinkling and to allow clothes enough
room to move around. Remove clothes as soon as the wash cycle is
complete and hang them up immediately.
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Stain Removal Guide
General Hints
Soaking and
Pretreating
• Check Fabric Care Label.
• Remove stains as soon as
possible. The fresher the stain,
the easier it is to remove.
A thorough soaking with detergent
or a special soaking agent is an
effective way to remove heavy
soils or stains.
Try one of these methods.
• Use the soak cycle. If your model
does not have a soak cycle you can
still soak by allowing the washer to
fill and agitate for a few minutes to
help loosen soils. Then push in
the Cycle knob to stop the washer
(keep lid closed) and allow to
soak. Don’t leave your laundry
soaking in the washer longer than
a few hours. After the soak period,
pull out the Cycle knob to
complete the cycle.
• To make sure a stain removal
product is safe for your fabric
test it on a hidden inside seam.
• Avoid use of hot water on
unknown stains. It can set
some stains.
• Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing
in a small amount of liquid
detergent or a paste made of
water and powdered detergent
or soap. For best results, wait
1/2 hour before washing.
• To remove stains on white or
bleachable fabrics, try soaking the
stained area in a container for five
minutes in the following solution
and then launder in the washer:
1 US gallon (3.8 liters) cool water
1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach
Bleach Solution
To remove stains on white or bleachable fabrics, try soaking the stained
area in a container for five minutes in the following solution and then
launder in the washer:
1 US gallon (3.8 liters) cool water
1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach
Turn page for specific stain removal
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Helpful Information
Removing Specific Stains
The Invisible Stain
Foods on synthetic clothes may
cause stains which are virtually
invisible when you put the clothes
in the washer. If these stains are not
completely removed in the wash,
they may pick up dirt from other
clothes in the washer and appear
after the clothes are dried.
When They Become Visible:
• Rub the stain with undiluted
liquid detergent.
• Let stand 30 minutes.
• Rewash using the hottest water
that is safe for the fabric.
Preventing These Stains:
• Increase the amount of
detergent used.
• Increase water temperature.
• Wash synthetics often.
Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Same as white and bleachable
Use dull tool to carefully scrape off as much fabrics.
adhesive or gum as possible. Rub the stain with
undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse well,
then wash as usual.
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Blood
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
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Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. Same as white and bleachable
If stain remains, use the Bleach Solution; fabrics except use non-chlorine
launder. bleach.
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm Sponge or soak in cool water,
water. If stain remains, use the Bleach then launder.
Solution; launder.
Soak in cold water. Use the Bleach Same as white and bleachable
Solution; launder.
fabrics except use non-chlorine
bleach.
Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics
Coffee and Tea
Cosmetics, Crayon
Grass, Mildew,
Scorch
Ink, Ballpoint
Without cream: Use the Bleach Solution;
launder. stain remains, apply warm
With cream: Soak in cold water, then use stores), let stand 30 minutes
the Bleach Solution; launder. and rinse well. Wash as usual.
Use the Bleach Solution; launder. Rub the stain with undiluted
Apply undiluted liquid detergent; launder. Sponge with warm water. Apply
(Treat mildew spots while they are fresh, undiluted liquid detergent;
before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.) launder. Bleach with
If either type stain remains, use the Bleach non-chlorine bleach; launder.
Solution; launder. (Severe scorch stains can Old mildew cannot be removed.
seldom be removed.) Scorch can seldom be removed.
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an Same as white and bleachable
absorbent towel and use a spray cleaner. fabrics except launder using
Rinse well, then wash as usual. Old stains: non-chlorine bleach.
Use the Bleach Solution; launder.
Sponge with warm water. If
glycerine (available at drug
liquid detergent. Rinse well,
then wash as usual.
Juices, Wine,
Food Coloring
Perspiration
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, Sponge with warm water.
use the Bleach Solution; launder. Bleach remaining stain with
non-chlorine bleach.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder Launder in warm water. Rinse
in warm water. If color has changed you may well. Bleach with non-chlorine
be able to restore it by treating with ammonia bleach.
or vinegar.
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.
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