GE VBSR2080, VBXR1070, VVSR1040, VVXR1040, VWSR3110 Owner’s Manual

VBSR1070
VBSR2060
VBSR2080
VBXR1060
VBXR1070
VBXR2070
VJSR2070
VVSR1040
VVXR1040
VWSR3110

Washers

Owner’s Manual

Par t No. 175D1807P71 Pub. No. 39-90004 7-99 JR

Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of Our Family.

Welcome to the Hotpoint 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 Hotpoint. 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 and Settings . . . . . .4–8

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Loading and Using the Washer . .10, 11

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service

. . . . .12–14

Customer Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

#
#

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.

READ THIS MANUAL

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

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.

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.

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, contact your dealer or builder.

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

■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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3

Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner’s
Manual.

About the washer control panels.

Control Settings —

Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

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.

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 REGULAR For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

PERM. PRESS For easy care and wrinkle-resistant items.

KNITS Specially designed for normally soiled knits.

DELICATES For lingerie and delicate fabrics with light to normal soil.

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2

1

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

Model VBSR2060

4

1

2

3

1

2

3

LOAD SIZE

LARGE

SMALL

SUPER

WASH
RINSE

COLD
COLD

TEMPERATURE

WARM

COLD

HOT

COLD

LIGHT SOIL

NORMAL

HEAVY

OFF

PERM. PRESS

KNITS

DELICATES

OFF

Control Settings —

Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

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.

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 REGULAR For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

PERMANENT PRESS For easy care and wrinkle-resistant items.

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. Once the soak and spin cycle is complete reset the

control to a wash setting.

3

2

1

5

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions

Model VJSR2070

Models VBXR1070 and VBXR2070

1

2

3

1

2

3

LOAD SIZE

MEDIUM

EXTRA
SMALL

LOAD SIZE

MEDIUM

EXTRA
SMALL

EXTRA
LARGE

EXTRA
LARGE

WASH
RINSE

COLD
COLD

TEMPERATURE

WARM

COLD

HOT

COLD

WASH

TEMPERATURE

RINSE

WARM

COLD
COLD

COLD

HOT

COLD

SOAK

LIGHT SOIL

NORMAL

SOAK

LIGHT SOIL
NORMAL
HEAVY

HEAVY

OFF

PERM. PRESS

KNITS

DELICATES

OFF

OFF

PERMANENT PRESS

KNITS

DELICATES

OFF