RCA YVXR1040 User manual

YVXR1040

Part No. 175D1807P219

Pub. No. 79-9064

Washers

Owner’s Manual

Welcome to the RCA family. We’re proud of our quality products and

we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this

easy-to-use 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 do

the laundry. That’s important,

because your new washer will 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 buying RCA. We appreciate your purchase, and hope

you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for

your home.

Important!

Staple sales slip or cancelled

check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed

to obtain service under the warranty.

Write the model and serial numbers here.

You can find them in the upper right corner

on the back of your washer.

Congratulations!

You Are Now Part Of The

RCA Family.

RCA & You,

A Service Partnership.

Inside you will find many

helpful hints on how to use and

maintain your washer properly.

Just a little preventive care on

your part can save you a great

deal of time and money over

the life of your washer.

Read this Manual

Ask any RCA appliance owner and they will

tell you we stand behind our products with

unmatched quality service. However, did

you know that most questions result from

simple problems that you can easily

fix yourself in just a few minutes? This

Owner’s Manual can tell you how.

You’ll find many answers to

common problems here.

If you review our chart of

Troubleshooting Tips first,

you may not need to call for

service at all.

Review the Section on

Troubleshooting Tips

If you do need service, you can

relax knowing help is only a

phone call away. A list of toll-free

customer service numbers is

included in the back section.

If You Need Service

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Information

Safety Information . . . . . .4–7

Operating Instructions

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Washer Features . . . . . . .10, 11

Loading and Using

the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You

Call For Service . . . . . . . . .14–18

Customer Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Safety InformationOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsCustomer Service

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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.

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced

in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks

or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

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

faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this

before using any electrical 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.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

WARNING!

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Information

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 calling us toll-free at the

GE Answer Center

, 800.626.2000.

PROPER INSTALLATION

■

Install or store where it will not

be exposed to temperatures

below freezing or exposed to

the weather.

■Properly ground washer to

conform with all governing

codes and ordinances. Follow

details in Installation

Instructions.

■Keep the area underneath

and around your appliances

free of combustible materials

such as lint, paper, rags,

chemicals, etc.

■Close 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.

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

Safety InformationOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsCustomer Service

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as

described in this Owner’s Manual.

■ Never reach into washer while

it is moving. Wait until the

machine has completely

stopped before opening

the lid.

■Do not mix chlorine bleach

with ammonia or acids such

as vinegar and/or rust

remover. Mixing different

chemicals can produce a toxic

gas which may cause death.

■ 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

or place these substances

around your washer or dryer

during operation.

■ The laundry process can

reduce the flame retardancy

of fabrics. To avoid such a

result, carefully follow the

garment manufacturer’s

wash and care instructions.

■ 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.

■ Never attempt to operate this

appliance if it is damaged,

malfunctioning, partially

disassembled, or has missing

or broken parts, including a

damaged cord or plug.

WHEN USING THE WASHER

WARNING!

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Information

■ Turn off water faucets to

relieve pressure on hoses and

valves and to minimize

leakage if a break or rupture

should occur. Check the

condition of the fill hoses;

they may need replacement

after 5 years.

■ Before discarding a washer,

or removing it from service,

remove the washer lid to

prevent children from

hiding inside.

■ Do not attempt to repair or

replace any part of this

appliance 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 controls.

WHEN NOT IN USE

REMEMBER…

Your continued health and safety are important to us.

Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of

our family.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety InformationOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsCustomer Service

About the washer control panel.

You can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel.

OFF

perm. press

warm wash

load size

SMALL EXTRA

LARGE

warm wash

hot wash

cold wash

OFF

1 2

Control Settings

Load Size

The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the

load size accordingly. Loosely load clothes no higher than

the top row of holes in the washer tub.

Wash Cycle

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse

cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label

or instructions when laundering. Follow the water

temperature guide on washer lid.

The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process.

The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting

with your clothing.

REGULAR For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens,

work and play clothes.

PERM PRESS For easy care and wrinkle-resistant items.

About the washer features.

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Information

Do not pour anything into the agitator

if the agitator cap or dispenser is

removed.

Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser

(depending on model)

The agitator cap

fits into the top of the agitator. If it

accidentally comes off, simply put it back on.

The fabric softener dispenser

automatically releases liquid

fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle.

To use, follow these steps:

Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator.

Use only liquid fabric softener. Pour into dispenser,

using amount recommended on package.

Add water to dispenser until it reaches the

maximum fill line.

Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause the

dispenser to empty too soon.

Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes. It may stain them.

Safety InformationOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsCustomer Service

About the washer features.

Separate for cleaning.

Cleaning the 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 the following solution:

■

1 US gallon (3.8 liters) warm water

■

1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy duty liquid detergent

■

1 cup (240 ml) bleach

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 dispenser.

Rinse and reassemble dispenser. Place dispenser

back on the agitator.

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