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YVXR1040 Part No. 175D1807P219 Pub. No. 79-9064 W ashers Owner’ s Manual[...]
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2 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 yo[...]
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RCA & Y ou, 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 unm[...]
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 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 c[...]
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5 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety 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. P[...]
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INFORMA TION BEFORE USING. 6 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 [...]
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7 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety 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[...]
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the washer control panel. Y ou can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel. 8 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 cl[...]
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About the washer features. Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 9 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[...]
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the washer features. 10 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. Di[...]
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Loading and using the washer . Always follow fabric manufacturer’ s care label when laundering. 11 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Proper Use of Detergent Always add detergent before adding clothes so that the detergent can work effectively. Follow the detergent package directions. Using too littl[...]
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Loading and using the washer . 12 Care and Cleaning of the W asher Wash Basket: Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean the basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh or gri[...]
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Before you call for service… Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Washer won’ t operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is pl[...]
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before you call for service… 14 T roubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Water won’ t drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and improperly connected make sure washer is not sitting on it. • Top of drain outlet should be less t[...]
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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Lint or residue on clothes Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors. Washing too long • Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads. Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent as wash basket fil[...]
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before you call for service… 16 T roubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with light items (like blouses). • Try a fabric softener. Overloading or • Load your washer so [...]
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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Pilling Result of normal wear on • While this is not caused by poly-cotton blends and the washer, you can slow fuzzy fabrics the pilling process by washing garments inside out. Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent • Use more [...]
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Notes 18[...]
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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 19 For The Period Of: W e Will Replace, At No Charge T o Y ou: One Y ear Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect From the date of the in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year original purchase warranty , we will also provide, free of charge, a[...]
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Service T elephone Numbers. Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call to request information or service. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 Purchase[...]