Hotpoint VBSR3100, VLSR1090, VWSR4160 Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s

Operating Instructions

Careand Cleaning

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

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

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

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

Loadingand Using

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

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 8-1o

Consumer Support

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

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

VBSR3100

VLSR1090

VWSR41gO

Write the model and serial

number here:

Model #

Serial #

You can find them _ / -"_
on the left corner

of the washer

under the lid.

175D1807P569 39-90301 06-06 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

_,WARN!NG! Foryoursafety,the,nformat,on,nth,smanuafmustbefollowedtom,n,m,zether,sk

of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, per-sonafinjury,
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.

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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 Installation Instructions.
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.

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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

wash and care instructions.

Donot mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids

Use this
appliance

only for its
intended

purpose as

described in
this Owner's
Manual.

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.

• 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 supplg.

• 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.

• Donot 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.

• Donot tamper with controls.

4' ,. READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION

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e N SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel.

Step I Step 2

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models

with a fabric

softener dispenser)

• Add clothes

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• Select load size and
other wash options

• Select wash cgcle

Step 4

• Close lid

• Pull knob

LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE EXTRA RINSE

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Controls

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Load Size (on some models)

Looselgload clothesno higher than the top row of holesin the washer basket.The water levelshould just cover
the clothes. Adjustthe load sizeaccordinglg.

Temperature (on some models)

Selectthe water temperature for the wash and rinsecgcles.Alwagsfollow fabric manufacturer's care label or
instructions when laundering.

Extra Rinse (on some models)

When you useextra detergent or bleachto cleon heovilg soiledclothes, gou mog wont to usethe ExtraRinse
option.

Thisoption providesa second deep coldrinse in the COTTONSand WRINKLEFREEcgcles.Turn the ExtraRinse
knob to ON.

Thewasher will pausefor a few minutes before the Extra Rinseoption begins.