Hotpoint VISR309JT User manual

Important Safety Information

Operating Instructions

The Controls on Your Washer

Other Washer Features

Preparing to Wash

Care of Product

Helpful Information

Specialized Fabric Guide

If Something Goes Wrong

Washer

Owner’s Manual

Model: VISR309JT

175D1807P163

39-9350

7-96 CG

CPrinted in the United States

General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 USA

Water Heater Safety

Important Safety Information

Read all safety information before using

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 UNDER THESE

CIRCUMSTANCES.

If the hot water has not been used

for two weeks or more, prevent

the possibility of damage or injury

by turning on all hot water taps

and allow them to run for several

minutes before using any electri-

cal appliance which is connected

to the hot water system. This will

allow any hydrogen gas to escape.

Since the gas is flammable, do

not smoke or use an open flame

or appliance during this process.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

•Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose as described

in this Owner’s Manual.

— Properly ground to conform

with all governing codes and

ordinances. Follow details in

Installation Instructions.

— Install or store where it will not be

exposed to temperatures below

freezing or exposed to the weather.

•Do not repair or replace any

part of the appliance or attempt

any servicing unless specifically

recommended in this Owner’s

Manual or in published user-

repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills

to carry out.

•Do not tamper with the controls.

•Never reach into the washer

while it is moving.

•Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or

near children or infirm persons.

Do not allow children to play

inside, on or with this appliance

or any discarded appliance.

Dispose of discarded appliances

and shipping/packing materials

properly. Before discarding

a washer, or removing from

service, remove the washer lid.

•Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, washed

in, soaked in, or spotted with

combustible or explosive

substances (such as wax, oil,

paint, gasoline, degreasers,

dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,

etc.) which may ignite or

explode. Do not add these

substances to the wash water.

Do not use these substances

around your washer and/or

dryer during operation.

•To minimize the possibility

of electric shock, unplug this

appliance from the power supply

or disconnect the washer at the

household distribution panel by

removing the fuse or switching

off the circuit breaker before

attempting any maintenance

or cleaning.

•NOTE: Turning the Cycle

Selector knob to an off position

does NOT disconnect the

appliance from the power supply.

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons

when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including

the following sections.

Safety Precautions

By selecting load size, you are setting the

water level. For the best results, select a size

appropriate for the load you are washing.

This refers to the speed of the agitator during

the wash and the basket during the spin.

With the Normal wash speed the agitator moves

faster. Use for cottons, denims and play clothes.

With the

Gentle wash speed the agitator moves

slower. Use for delicate and knit items.

The Fast spin speed is for durable items.

The Slow spin speed is for delicate items like

sweaters and lingerie. Clothes will be less dry

than when using a fast spin speed.

Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care

Label or instructions when laundering. Use

this chart as a general guide.

•Push in the Cycle knob to select the desired

cycle. See the above Cycle Descriptions.

•Add detergent.

•Add clothes and close lid.

•Pull out the Cycle knob to start washer.

Operating Instructions

The

controls

on your

washer

Cycle Descriptions

For information on fabric care for specialty

items see the Specialty Care Guide.



1 2 3 4

wash

temperature

hot

warm*

cold

warm*

rinse

temperature

cold

warm*

Load Size Wash/Spin Speed

Wash/Rinse Temp

Selecting Cycle/Starting Washer

COTTONS WHITE

COTTONS COLORS

PERMANENT PRESS

DELICATES

WASHABLES WOOLENS

See next page for other washer features

*Warm water is approximately 32°C. to 43°C. (90°F. to 110°F.) (hand comfortable).

REGULAR

For heavily to lightly

soiled cottons, linens,

work and play clothes.

PERM PRESS

For synthetics and

blends with normal soil.

KNITS

Specially designed for

normally soiled knits.

DELICATES

For lingerie and special-

care fabrics with light to

normal soil.

Wash/Rinse Temperature Guide

AUTO SOAK

For heavily soiled

clothes. Begins with a

brief agitation, soaks for

a specified period of

time, then moves

through the rest of the

cycle automatically.

Operating Instructions

Other washer features your model may have

This dispenser dilutes liquid

chlorine bleach before it reaches

into your wash load. To use, follow

these steps:

Check clothing care labels for

special instructions.

Measure liquid bleach carefully,

following instructions on bottle.

Before starting the washer, pour

measured amount of bleach

directly into bleach dispenser.

Avoid

splashing or over-filling

dispenser.

NOTE:

•

Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine

bleach directly onto clothes or into

the wash basket.

•

Do not pour powdered bleach

into bleach dispenser. If you prefer

to use powdered bleach, pour it

into the wash basket with your

detergent.

Liquid Bleach

Dispenser

Pour liquid bleach into bleach

dispenser

This cap fits into the top of the agita-

tor. If it accidentally comes off, sim-

ply put it back on.

Agitator Cap

Do not pour anything into the

agitator if the top is removed

When you use extra detergent

or bleach to clean heavily soiled

clothes, you may want to use the

Extra Rinse option. This option

provides a second deep cold rinse

in the Cottons Regular cycle. Turn

the Extra Rinse knob to SET.

The washer will pause for a few

minutes before the Extra Rinse

option begins.

Extra Rinse

OFF SET

This dispenser automatically releas-

es liquid fabric softener at the prop-

er time during the cycle. To use,

follow these steps:

Make sure dispenser is securely

attached to agitator.

Pour liquid fabric softener

into dispenser, using amount

recommended on package.

Add water to dispenser until it

reaches the maximum fill line.

NOTE:

•

Do not stop the washer during

the first spin. This will cause

the dispenser to empty too soon.

•

Do not use the Fabric Softener

Dispenser with the Auto Soak.

•

Never pour fabric softener directly

on clothes. It will leave spots on

clothes.

•

Only use dispenser for liquid fabric

softeners. If dispenser gets clogged,

see Cleaning section below.

Do not pour anything into the

agitator if the top is removed

Fabric Softener

Dispenser

Remove the dispenser from the

top of the agitator.

Separate the dispenser cup from

the cover by grasping the top and

pushing down on the inside of the

cup with your fingers. Dispenser

cup will pop free from the cover.

To clean dispenser, soak both the

dispenser cup and the dispenser

cover in a solution of warm water

and liquid detergent.

If necessary, loosen build-up with

a clean, soft cloth after soaking.

Do not use a stiff brush; you may

roughen the surface of the dis-

penser.

Rinse and reassemble dispenser.

Place dispenser back on the

agitator.

Cleaning Fabric

Softener Dispenser

Pour liquid fabric softener

and water into fabric softener

dispenser

Separate for cleaning

The lint filter is located under the

agitator. It is self-cleaning and

requires no maintenance.

Lint Filter

Operating Instructions

Preparing to Wash

Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s

Care Label when laundering.

Sort by color

(Separate colorfast from

non-colorfast fabrics*)

•Whites

•Lights

•Darks

Separate by fabric type

•Cottons and linens

•

Permanent press cottons and

blends

•Synthetic and poly knits

•Delicates

Separate lint producers from

lint collectors

•Lint producers: terry cloth and

chenille

•Lint collectors: velveteen and

corduroy

Sort by soil

•Light

•Medium

•Heavy

* Non-colorfast fabrics may bleed or fade. Sort by

individual color.

Sort

Always add detergent before

adding clothes so that the deter-

gent can work effectively.

Using the correct amount of

detergent is one of the most

important things you can do to

make sure your wash comes out

clean. Always follow the detergent

package directions.

Using too little detergent is

a common cause of laundry

problems. Use more detergent if

you have hard water, large loads,

greasy or oily soils or lower water

temperature.

Detergent

Load dry items loosely, spacing

evenly around agitator, and close

the lid.

A typical wash load: two twin sheets,

two tablecloths, four collared

shirts, three pillow cases, three

small bath

towels, three t-shirts,

and three pairs of shorts

Place large items in bottom, small

items in the middle and medium

items on top.

When loading wet items make

sure you set the load/water level

high enough to allow the items to

move freely.

Wash bulky items like blankets

separately.

To add items after washer has

started, push in Cycle knob and

submerge additional items next to

the agitator. Close the lid and pull

Cycle knob out to restart.

To reduce wrinkling, give

permanent press items, synthetics

and poly knits room to move freely

in the washer.

NOTE:

•

Do not wrap large items like sheets

around the agitator.

•

Do not wash fabrics containing

flammable materials (waxes, clean-

ing fluids, etc.) in your washer.

Load

Leave the lid open after washing

to allow moisture to evaporate. The

wash basket is practically care free.

If you want to clean the washer use

a clean soft cloth dampened with

liquid detergent, then rinse. (Do

not use harsh or gritty cleaners.)

Fill Hoses—

Hoses connecting

washer to faucet should be replaced

every five years.

Moving and Storage—

Ask the service

technician to remove water from

drain pump and hoses. Contact

your local distributor for informa-

tion on how to keep the tub station-

ary when moving the washer.

Long Vacations—

Be sure water

supply is shut off at taps. Drain all

water from hoses if weather will be

below freezing.

The Washer

Care & Cleaning

Down-Filled Garments Always wash down-filled garments separately from other types

of garments. Wet down gives off an odor that will disappear when

the down is dried. Wash down items frequently to fluff up the

down and to retain down’s warmth. When washing make sure

the load is balanced. Add towels if necessary. Always tumble-dry

down garments.

Pillows Pillows are made from a variety of materials. Wash only if

recommended on the Pillow Manufacturer’s Care Label. Before

washing check pillows for weak seams or holes, and mend. Let

the washer fill with water and add detergent. Let the washer

agitate for several minutes and then add pillows in pairs. This

will keep the load balanced. Use the largest load/water level

available.

Blankets Let the washer fill with water, add detergent, allow detergent to

dissolve, then add blanket. Wash only one blanket at a time.

Permanent Press Clothes Select a larger load/water level than normal. This will provide

that are Line Dried more water to help reduce wrinkling and to allow clothes enough

room to move around. Remove clothes as soon as the wash cycle is

complete and hang them up immediately.

Helpful Information

Specialty Care Guide

Item Suggested Care

Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label or instructions when laundering.

Otherwise use the information below as a general guide.

If Something Goes Wrong

Problem Possible Causes What to Do

Washer is unplugged •Make sure cord is plugged securely into a

working outlet.

Water supply is turned off •Turn both hot and cold taps fully on.

Controls are not set properly •Check controls and make sure Cycle knob

is pulled out to ON position.

Lid is open •Close lid and pull Cycle knob out to ON

position.

Circuit breaker/fuse is •Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace

tripped/blown fuses or reset breaker. Washer should have

separate outlet.

Washer Won’t Operate

Drain hose is kinked or •Straighten drain hose and make sure

improperly connected washer is not sitting on it.

•Top of drain outlet should be less than

1m (3 ft.) above floor.

Water Won’t Drain

Control is not set properly •Check water temperature control and adjust.

Water supply is turned off •Turn both hot and cold taps fully on and

or improperly connected make sure hoses are connected to correct

taps.

Water valve screens are •Turn off the water source and remove the

stopped up

water connection hoses from the upper back

of the washer. Use a brush or toothpick to

clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect

the hoses and turn the water source back on.

House water heater is not set •Make sure house water heater is delivering

properly water at 48°C.–65°C. (120°F.–150°F.).

Water Temperature

is Incorrect

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