GE YIXR1060T Owner’s Manual

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Important Safety Information

4

Operating Instructions

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

10

Helpful Information

Specialized Fabric Guide

11

If Something Goes Wrong

Washer

Owner’s Manual

Model: YIXR1060T

113D5580P218
79-9061

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C Printed in the United States

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Water Heater Safety

Important Safety Information

Read all safety information before using

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, dry­cleaning 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.

•NOTE: Turning the Cycle

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

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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

wash

temperature

hot
warm*
warm*

cold

warm*

rinse

temperature

cold
cold
cold
cold
cold

Wash/Rinse Temperature Guide

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

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

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.

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Operating Instructions

The controls on your washer

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Cycle Descriptions

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

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4

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Load Size Wash/Rinse Temp

43

Selecting Cycle Starting Washer

COTTONS WHITE
COTTONS COLORS
PERMANENT PRESS
DELICATES

WASHABLE WOOLENS

See next page for other washer features

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

COTTONS REGULAR

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

PERMANENT 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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Operating Instructions

Other washer features your model may have

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.

NOTE:

•

Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine
bleach directly onto clothes or into
the wash basket.

•

Do not pour powdered bleach
into bleach dispenser. If you prefer
to use powdered bleach, pour it
into the wash basket with your
detergent.

Liquid Bleach
Dispenser

Pour liquid bleach into bleach
dispenser

The lint filter is located under the
agitator. It is self-cleaning and
requires no maintenance.

Lint Filter

This cap fits into the top of the agita­tor. If it accidentally comes off, sim­ply put it back on.

Agitator Cap

Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the top is removed

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.

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 section below.

Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the top is removed

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.

3

To clean dispenser, soak both the
dispenser cup and the dispenser
cover in a solution of warm water
and liquid detergent.

4

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.

5

Rinse and reassemble dispenser.
Place dispenser back on the
agitator.

Cleaning Fabric
Softener Dispenser

Pour liquid fabric softener
and water into fabric softener
dispenser

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Separate for cleaning