Hotpoint VWSR4160G5WW, VWSR4160G4WW, VWSR4160G3WW, VWSR4160G2WW, VWSR4160G1WW Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,3

Operating Instructions

Careand Cleaning

of the Washer .................... 7

Control Panel...................... 4

ControlSettings ................ 4, S

Features .......................... 6

Loadingand Using

the Washer ....................... 7

Troubleshooting Tips ...... s-zo

Consumer Support

ConsumerSupport ............... 12

Warrantg ........................ 11

Write the model and serial

number here: Model # Serial #

You can find them

under the lid of

the washer.

175D1807P569 39-90301-1 09-06 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, per-sonaf injury, or loss of tile.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in o water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas con be explosive under these circumstances.

Ifthe hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibilitg of damage or injurg bg turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using ang

electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water sgstem. Thissimple procedure willallow ang built-up hgdrogen gas to escape, Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or

appliance during this process.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used. tf you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you con receive one by visiting www.Hotpoint.com or by coiling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

• Install or store where itwill not be exposed to • Properlg groundwasher to conform with all temperatures below freezing or exposed to the governing codes and ordinances. Followdetails

weather,which could cause permanent damage in InstallationInstructions. and invalidatethe warrantg.

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

• Keepthe areaunderneath and around gour appliances free of combustible materials such as

lint, paper,rags,chemicals, etc.

• Closesupervision isnecessarg ifthis appliance is used bg or near children.Do not allow children to

plag on,with or insidethisor ang other appliance.

Use this appliance

only for its intended

purpose as

described in this Owner's Manual.

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WHEN USING THE WASHER

• Never reach into washer while it ismoving. • Thelaundry processcan reducethe flame Wait until the machine has completely stopped retardancy of fabrics.Toavoid such aresult,

before opening the lid. carefully follow the garment manufacturer's Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids

such as vinegar and/or rust remover.Mixing different chemicals can produce a

toxic gaswhich may cause death. Do notwash ordry articlesthat have been

cleaned in,washed in, soakedin or spotted with combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas

wax,oil,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances giveoff

vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot add these substances to the wash water. Do not useor

place these substances around your washer or drger during operation.

wash and care instructions.

• Tominimize the possibility of electricshock, unplug this appliance from the power supply

or disconnectthe washer at the building's distribution panel by removing the fuse or

switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance orcleaning.

NOTE:Turning the CycleSelectorKnob to anoff position,or pressingPAUSEdoesNOTdisconnect

the appliance from thepower supplbl.

• Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is

damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a

damaged cord orplug.

WHEN NOTIN USE

• Turn off water faucets to relievepressureon hoses and valves andto minimize leakage if a break or

rupture shouldoccur.Checkthe condition of the fill hoses;Hotpoint recommends changing the hoses

every 5years.

• Beforediscarding a washer,or removing it from service,remove the washer lidto prevent

childrenfrom hiding inside.

• Do not attempt to repair orreplace any part of this appliance unlessspecifically recommended inthis

Owner's Manual,or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the

skillsto carry out.

• Do not tamper with controls.

4' ,. READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION

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About the control panel.

Step I Step 2

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric softener (on models

with a fabric

softener dispenser)

LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE EXTRA RINSE

• Add clothes

• Select load size and other wash options

• Select wash cgcle

Step 4

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• Close lid

• Pull knob

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Controls

Load Size (on some models)

Looselg load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordinglg.

Temperature (on some models)

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cgcles. Alwags follow fabric manufacturer's care label or instructions when laundering.

Extra Rinse (on some models)

When you use extra detergent or bleach to cleon heovilg soiled clothes, gou mog wont to use the Extra Rinse option.

This option provides a second deep cold rinse in the COTTONS and WRINKLE FREE cgcles. Turn the Extra Rinse knob to ON.

The washer will pause for a few minutes before the Extra Rinse option begins.

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