Hotpoint VWSR4150DAWW, VWSR4150D5WW, VVSR1070DAWW, VBXR1090DBWW, VBXR1090DBCC Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instruc_tions ............ 2

Operating Instructions

Control Panels ............... 3-5

Control Settings ............. 4, 6

Fea ttlies ...................... 7

Loading and Using

the Washer .................. 8, 9

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 10-12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ...... Back Co_er

Product Registration ........ ] 3, ]4

Warranty .................... ]5

V1,SRI070

VBXR l 090

VBSR 3 l O0

VWSR4150

Iq_xR I 02 0

Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #

Y_mcan find them behind the control panel

on the back of your washer.

175D1807P433 39-90769 O&O3JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

WATERHEATERSAFETY

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 underthese circumstance&

If tile hot water has not been tlsed t0r two wee]¢s or illOi'e, prevent tile p_ssibili b' ot (hlnage or injtli wby ttlIIliIlg
on all hot _:_teI"timcets and allotting R/era to rtm for several ininutes. Do this befine using alW electrical

appliance which is com_ecmd to tile hot _v:_mrsvsmm. This simple procedme will allow mU b/filt-up hydrogen
_s to escape. Since the _s 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. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions

sheet you can receive one by visiting www.Hotpoint.com,
or by calling 8OO.GE.CARE$(800.432.2737).

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

• Keep tile area tmderneath and arotmd _om"

appliances fl'ee of combustible materials such
as lint, paper; rags, chemicals, etc.

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.

• Install or store where it will not be eN)osed to
temperatm'es below freezing or exposed to the

weather:

• Properly grolmd washer to confimn with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details

in Installation Instructions.

• Close supelMsion is necessm)if this appliance is
used b'_ or near chikhen. Do not allow chiMren to

play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.

Use this
appliance

onlyforits

intended

purpose as

described in
this Owner's

Manual

WHENUSINGTHEWASHER

• Never reach into washer while it is moving.
X,_'aitundl tile Ànachine has COlnpletelv stopped

before opening tile lid.

Do not mix chlorine bleach Mth ammonia or

acids such asvinegar and/or rust remove_:
Mixing different chemicals can produce a

tOXI(" g}ls which ill}iv (arise death.

Do not wash or d_T reticles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such as

wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degrease_s, dlT-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

arolmd vom" washer or (hyer dm-ing operation.

• Tile latm(h T process can reduce tile flame
retardancy ot rid)tics. To avoid such a result,
carefldly follow tile gammnt nmnttfi_cttH'er's

wash and care instructions.

• To minimize tile possibili_' of electric shock,
unplug this appliance fl'om tile power supply or

discmmect the washer at the household
distribution panel by removing the filse or

switching off the d_vuit breaker betme attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. NOTE" Turnlhgthe

CycleSelectorknob toan off positionor pressingPAUSE
doesNOT disconnectthe appliancefrom thepower supply

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malflmctioning, partially disassembled,

or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.

WHENNOTINUSE

• Turn off water Pincers to relieve pressm'e on hoses
and \_flves and to minimize leakage if a break or

ruptm'e should occm: Check tile condition of tile

fill hoses; they should be _eplaced evelw 5 vea_.

• Before discarding a washeI; or removing it fl'om
service, remove tile washer lid to prevent children • Do not tamper with controls.

fl'om hidin , inside

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part (ff
this appliance tmless specifically recommended
in this Owner's Manual, or in published use>

repair instructions that you undelstnnd and have
tile skills to carry out.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the washer control panel

(models VVSR1070,VBXR1090,VBSR3100,and VLXR1020)
You can locate your model number on the back of your washer, behind the control panel.

• Select loadsize and

• Add detergent

• Add dilutedfabric

softener(onmodels
with a fabric

softenerdispenser)

Model VVSRI070

• Addclothes

otherwash options

• Select wash cycle

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, Closelid
° Pull knob

LOAD SIZE

LARGE

DMA_NPEU

Model VBXRI090

LOAD SIZE

MEDIUM

TEMPERATURE

WAR• / COLD

COLD/C_/COLD

WASH/RINSE

HOTWASH

LIGHT •

NORMAL •

UGHT

OFF (WRINKLE FREE)

0 NORMAL WARMWASH

OFF.EAW (WRINKLE FREE)

0 • NORMAL

NORMAL • • 0

HEAVY EXTRA OFF

HEAVY

• • MGHT

3oFF

• COLOWASH

• NORMAL
UGHT

• UGHT

• EXTRAUGHT

RINSE

•&SPIN

Model VBSR3100

LOAD SIZE

LARGE

DMA_N_

TEMPERATURE

WARM/COLD

COLD/C_/COLD

WASR/RINSE

(WRINKLE FREE )

HEAVY

••LIGHT

NOU•AI. •

tIGHT • _@_

EXTRAHEAVY•

OFF G£NTLE/FAST

0 • NORMAl.

_ oFF °FF_

NORMAL/FAST • • • NORMAL

RINSE lIGHT

& SPIN

GEN_F/$tOW

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About the washer control panel

(models VVSR1070,VBXR1090,VBSR3100,and VLXR1020)

Model VLXRI020

Controlsettings.

WARMWASH

COLOWASH

Load Size

I,o()sel_ load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level
sh(mldjust co_er the clothes. A(!iust the load size accordingly:

Temperature

Select the water temperature fi)r the wash and rinse (}des. On some models, the temperature is
controlled by the wash c_cle knob. _Mwa_s f})llow fabric mantffactm'er's care label or instructions

when latmdefing.

Wash Cycle (on some models)

The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The chart below will help you match
the wash cycle setting with your clothing.

CO'I'rONS For heawto lightlysoiled cottons, household linens, work and playclothes.

WRINKLE FREE For easy care, wrinkle-free and permanentpress items.

KNITS Speciallydesignedfornormallysoiled knits.

DELICATES For lingerieandspecial-carefabrics with lightto normal soil.

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About the washer control panel

(model VWSR4150)
You can locate your model number on the back of your washer, behind the control panel.

• Select loadsize and

• Add detergent

• Add dilutedfabric

softener(onmodels
with a fabric

softenerdispenser)

Model VWSR4150

• Addclothes

otherwash options

• Select wash cycle

www.Hotpoint.com

• Closelid

• Pull knob

LOAD SIZE

SUPER

MEDIUM

TEMPERATURE EXTRA RINSE

WARM/COL9

COLD/_/COL_ OFF N

WASH/RINSE

EXTRA,_1N$£ OFFSOAK15

OFF NORMAL

DRAIN ___ LIGHT
&SPIN• RINSE

NORMAL • OFF

HEAVY _ RINSE

PRE ('WRINKLE FREE)

OPTION O• HEADY

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