Hotpoint VWSR4100 - Manual (Page 14)

Troubleshooting Tips
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 To Do
Washer won’t operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged
securely into a working
outlet.
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold
faucets fully on.
Controls are not set • Check controls and
properly 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
tripped/blown breakers /fuses. Replace
fuses or reset breaker.
Washer should have
separate outlet.
Water temperature Control is not set properly • Check water temperature
is incorrect control and adjust.
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold
or improperly connected faucets fully on and make
sure hoses are connected
to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are • Turn off the water source
stopped up and remove the 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 back on.
House water heater is • Make sure house water
not set properly heater is delivering water
at 120°F.–140°F.
(48°C.–60°C.).
Safety Infor
mation
Operating Instr
uctions
Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
Customer Ser
vice
Before you call for service…
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