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The Controls on Your Washer Other Washer Features Care of Product Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Preparing to Wash Stain Removal Guide If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Hotpoint Service Numbers Warranty, Back Cover ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000...
A list of toll-free customer Help us service numbers is included on the Read this manual. It contains inside back cover. Or call the GE help you ® instructions to help you use and Answer Center at 800.626.2000,...
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Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using Many washers are located near a gas dryer or a water heater in the home. WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Instructions before it is used. If to carry out. you did not receive an Installation • When disconnecting this Instructions sheet, you can obtain one by calling, toll-free, the GE appliance pull by the plug rather ® Answer Center , 800.626.2000.
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• Keep the floor around your • The laundry process can reduce appliances clean and dry to the flame retardancy of fabrics. reduce the possibility of slipping. To avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care • Never reach into washer while instructions should be followed it is moving.
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Operating Instructions Cycle Descriptions REGULAR PERM PRESS KNITS DELICATES For heavily to lightly For synthetics and Specially designed for For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soiled cottons, linens, blends with normal soil. normally soiled knits. work and play clothes. soil.
Operating Instructions Other washer features your model may have Extra Rinse When you use extra detergent The washer will pause for a few or bleach to clean heavily soiled minutes before the Extra Rinse clothes, you may want to use the option begins.
Fabric Softener This dispenser automatically NOTE: Dispenser releases liquid fabric softener at • Do not stop the washer during the proper time during the cycle. the first spin. This will cause To use, follow these steps: the dispenser to empty too soon. •...
Operating Instructions Preparing to Wash Prepare Empty pockets, unroll cuffs, shake Turn poly knits inside-out to out loose dirt, zip zippers, fasten reduce pilling. snaps, hooks and buttons. Do any necessary mending. Treat/remove stains. See Stain Use a net laundry bag for Removal Guide.
1 Choose the largest load size. drain pump and hoses. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed 2 Turn the Cycle knob to any to the weather. Call the GE Answer rinse setting. ® Center 800.626.2000 for informa- 3 Start washer.
Helpful Information Specialty Care Guide Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label or instructions when laundering. Otherwise use the information below as a general guide. Item Suggested Care Always wash down-filled garments separately from other types Down-Filled Garments of garments. Wet down gives off an odor that will disappear when the down is dried.
Stain Removal Guide General Hints • Check Fabric Care Label. • To make sure a stain removal product is safe for your fabric • Remove stains as soon as test it on a hidden inside seam. possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.
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Helpful Information Removing Specific Stains The Invisible Stain Foods on synthetic clothes may When They Become Visible: cause stains which are virtually • Rub the stain with undiluted invisible when you put the clothes liquid detergent. in the washer. If these stains are not •...
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Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics Coffee and Tea Without cream: Use the Bleach Solution; Sponge with warm water. If launder. stain remains, apply warm glycerine (available at drug With cream: Soak in cold water, then use stores), let stand 30 minutes the Bleach Solution;...
If Something Goes Wrong Before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What to Do Washer won’t operate • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a Washer is unplugged working outlet. • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. Water supply is turned off •...
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do Water leaks • Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water Constant water pressure to the (continued) off after each use. fill hoses at the water source • Check condition of the fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5 years.
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If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Wrinkling • Avoid mixing heavy items (like work Improper loads clothes) with light items (like blouses). • Separate permanent press from other laundry. • Try a fabric softener (like Downy brand). •...
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do Shrinkage • Hot water is more likely to cause shrinkage Some fabrics will naturally than cold water. shrink in the wash • Follow directions on care label. Grayed Clothes • Try using more detergent (especially with Not enough detergent larger loads).
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If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Yellowed Clothes • Always use measured detergent. Not enough detergent on a consistent basis • Use non-chlorine bleach. Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics • Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating Iron or manganese in water may water softener dissolved in water and cause yellowing or yellow spots...
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Hotpoint Service Numbers We’ll be there! GE Answer Center ® Whatever your question about any And you can call any time. GE ® Hotpoint major appliance, GE Answer Center service is open 800.626.2000 ® Answer Center information ser- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Service Contracts You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your 800-626-2224 warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 VKSR2100T Part No. 175D1807P090 Pub.