Hotpoint VBXR1060T4WB Owner’s Manual
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Part No. 175D1807P260 Pub No 39-9989-1 8-9_ JR
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Safety Information 3
Operating instructions
ControlPanelsandSettings.... 4-8
Features , 9
LoadingandUsingtheWasher t0, I1
Congratulah'#ns!
YouAre Now Partof OurFamily.
Welcome to the Hotpoint family, We're proud of our qualit 7 products and we are
committed to prox4ding dependable service, You'll see it in fl_is eag,-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 _._-asher, That's
important, because your new washer _dll 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 bu)dng Hotpob_t, We appreciate ),our purchase, and hope you
will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for ),our home
P ServicePartnership.
IMPORTANT!
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here,
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain sen_ce
under the warranty,
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Troubleshootingtips
BeforeYouCallForService , 12-I4
CustomerService
Warranty ..... 15
ServiceTelephone
Numbers BackCover
YOURRECORDS
Write themodel and serial numbershere:
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You can find them in tl_e upper right comer on the back of
your washer,
(_yREAD THISMANUAL
Insidey'ou"wilt find m_y helpful hints on how to use and maintain
our veasher properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can
save you a great deal of time and money over the ILfeof your washer
IFYOUNEEDSERVICE
You'll find many answers to common problems in the Before You
CallFor Service section, If you review our chart of Troubleshooting tips
first, you may not need to call for service at all
Ifyou do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer sm_dce numbers isincluded in
the back. section.
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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or' explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or tossof tile,.
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Undercertain conditionshydrogengas maybe producedin a water heater thathasnotbeen usedfor two weeks
ormore, Hydrogengas canbeexplosiveunder these circumstances
If the hot xs_ter has not been used for _,o weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injm T by turning on
all hotwater faucets and allowing them m nm for several minutes Do this before using any elecuical 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
PROPERINSTALLAtiON
Thiswasher mustbeproperlyinstalledand locatedin
accordance with the InstallationInstructionsbeforeit is
used,If youdid notreceive an InstallationInstructions
sheet,contact yourdealer orbuilder.
I_1Install or store where it _tI not be exposed to
temperatures below fi'eezing or exposed to the weather
ti Properly ground washer to conform with all governing
codes and ordinances, Follow details in Installation
Insmlctions
Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
I_iKeep dae area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such
as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
WHENUSINGTHEWASHER
''m"Neverreach into,_her while it is moving, Wait
until the machine has completely stopped before
opening the lid.
NDo not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids
such as vinegar and/or rest remover,, Mixh_g
different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which
may cause death
B Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive substances (such as
x_ax,oi!, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry<leaning
solvents, kerosene, etc) which may ignite or
explode. Do not add these substances to the
wash _ter, Do not use or place these substances
around your washer or dryer during operation
WIClose 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
I_The laundl T process can reduce the flame retardancy
of fabrics To avoid such a result, carefully follow the
garment manufacturer's wash and care instructions
NITo minimize the possibility of electaic shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the washer at the household distribudon panel by
remo_dng the fuse or switching offthe circuit
breaker before attempting may maintenance or
cleaning, NOTE:Turning the Cycle Selector knob to
an offposition does N0rdisconnect the appliance
from the power supply,
i! Never attempt to operate fl_isappliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including adamaged
cord or plug
WHENNOTINUSE
ilTurn offwater faucets to relieve pressure on hoses
and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or
rupture should occur, Check fl_econdition of the
fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5 years.
m Before discmding a washer, or removing it from
setadce, remove the washer lid to prevent children
from hiding inside.
i11Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of dais
appliance unless specifically recommended in this
Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair
instructions thatyou understand and have the s"tdlls
to carry ouL
ii Do not tamper with controls°
ReadandfollowthisSafetyInformationcarefully.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe washer controlpanels.
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Youcan 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,
Model VBSRt070
LOADSIZE WASH
LARGE WARM
SMALL_UPER COLDQ HOT
RINSETEMPERATURE
COLD
COLD COLD
_'RA Bi.... _'_ KN_TS
i_ =_z_,,.,PERM_ PRESS
OFF
0
Model VBSR2060
LOADSIZE
LARGE
SMALL
Control
oemngs--Alwaysfollow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering°
SUPER
WASH
RINSETEMPERATURE
WARM
COLD
COLD COLD
COLD@ HOT
HEAVY "_ •
UGHT SOIL
NORMAL
HEAVY
Ot:F
0
OFF
PERM. PRESS
%FF
EI Load Size
The water level should,just cover the clothes., Adjust the load size accordingly,, Loosely load clothes no higher dlan the
top row of holes in the washer rob.
Wash/Rinse Temperature
Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles, Follow the water temperature guide on the washer Iid,
Wash Cycle
The _sh cycle controls the length of the washing process The chart below w;J1help you match the wash cycle setting
with yore clothing,
COTTONSREGULARForheavyto lightlysoiledcottons,householdlinens,workandplayclothes
PERM,,PRESSForeasycareandwrinkle-resistantitems
KNITS Speciallydesignedfornormallysoiledknits
DELICATESForlingerieanddelicatefabricswith lighttonormalsoil
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ModelsVBXRt070andVBXR2070
LOADSIZE WASH
RINSETEMPERATURE
MEDIUM
WARM
COLD
COLD_ HOT
Model VJSR2070
LOADSIZE WASH
SMALL COLD COLD
MEDIUM WARMCOLD
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RINSETEMPERATURE
SOAK
LIGHTSOIL
NORMAL
HEAVY
LIGHTSOIL ,_ k
NORMAL
HEAVY
OFF
Q
OFF
o
OFF
e
OFF
PERM, PRESS
KNITS
DELICATES
tCATES
ControlSettings-'--Always followfabric manufacturer's care label when laundering,,
Load Size
The water level should just covei the clothes, Adjust the load size accordingly, Loosely load clothes no higher than the
top row o[ 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 o[ the washing process, The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting
with your clothing
COTTONSREGULAR
PERMANENTPRESS
KNITS
DELICATES
SOAK
Forheawtolightlysoiledcottons,householdlinens,workandplayclothes
Foreasycareandwrinkle-resistantitems
Speciallydesignedfornormallysoiledknits
Forlingerieanddelicatefabricswith lightto normalsoil,
ForheavilysoiledclothesthatneedtobesoakedbeforewashingOncethesoakandspincycleis completeresetthe
controlto a washsetting
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