Profile Washers www.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Operating Instructions Clothes Care Cycles . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 6 Controls Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Easy Touch Selections . . . . . . . . .5, 7 Loading and Using the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14 Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Quick Start Guides . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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. WATER HEATER SAFETY 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.
www.GEAppliances.com 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. WHEN USING THE WASHER ■ Never reach into washer while it is moving. Wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid. ■ The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics.
You can locate your model number on the bottom right of the washer cabinet. Add detergent. Add diluted fabric softener (on models with a fabric softener dispenser). Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Quick Start Guide for Model WPRB9220. Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level should just cover the clothes. Troubleshooting Tips Select the wash cycle and other wash options.
Easy Touch Selections for Model WPRB9220. www.GEAppliances.com Cycle Wash Speed Description Fast For heavy to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. COLORS WARM Fast For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. COLORS COLD Medium For non-colorfast cottons and blends, and items that are labeled cold wash by the fabric manufacturer. EASY CARE Medium For knits, wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
Safety Instructions Quick Start Guide for Model WPRB9250. You can locate your model number on the bottom right of the washer cabinet. Add detergent. Add diluted fabric softener (on models with a fabric softener dispenser). Operating Instructions Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level should just cover the clothes.
Easy Touch Selections for Model WPRB9250. www.GEAppliances.com WASH CYCLES The Wash Cycles are optimized according to load type. The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing. Cycle Wash Speed Description Fast For heavy to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. COLORS Fast For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
Safety Instructions About Clothes Care Cycles. PRESOAK To presoak a load and go straight into a wash cycle: Select your wash cycle, press the PRESOAK pad, then press the START pad. ■ Each time you press PRESOAK, you will add three minutes of agitation, followed by 12 minutes of soaking, for up to an hour of additional time. After the final soak period, the selected wash cycle begins. ■ Uses the speed and water temperature of your selected wash cycle.
www.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions DRAIN & SPIN You can drain and spin any cycle at any time. On models with a DRAIN & SPIN pad, press to drain and spin. On models without a DRAIN & SPIN pad, press START to pause the washer, select DRAIN & SPIN from the WASH CYCLES menu, then press START again. CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 (on some models) 1. Select an EASY TOUCH setting. 2. Change LOAD SIZE, SOIL LEVEL, WASH TEMPERATURE or SPIN SPEED to fit your needs. 3. Select any OPTIONS you want. 4.
Safety Instructions About controls features. START ■ After you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle. ■ Press twice to select the last cycle used and start the washer. ■ If the washer is running, press once to pause the cycle; press again to continue the cycle. STOP Operating Instructions If the washer is running, press once to pause the cycle; press again to cancel the cycle.
About cycle options. www.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions SIGNAL Alerts you when the cycle is complete. Press SIGNAL to select low, medium or high volume, or to turn the beeper off. 2ND RINSE Adds a second cold rinse to any cycle. WARM RINSE Changes the final rinse of a wash cycle from a cold to a warm rinse. Operating Instructions DELAY START Use to delay the start of your washer. Choose your wash cycle and any options. 1 DELAY START.
Safety Instructions About washer features. Liquid Bleach Dispenser The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches your wash load. 1 Check clothing care labels for special instructions. 2 Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle. ■ Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket. ■ Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.
Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. www.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Sorting Wash Loads Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level, fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates), and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille) or collects lint (velveteen, corduroy). Proper Use of Detergent You can use less detergent if you have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Safety Instructions Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Care and Cleaning of the Washer 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 gritty cleaners.) Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses.
Before you call for service… www.GEAppliances.com PERFECTEMP PLUS Possible Causes What To Do The washer is in a cold rinse cycle • This is normal. The PerfecTemp Plus feature is designed not to activate during a cold rinse cycle to improve the energy efficiency of your washer. (Review PerfecTemp Plus in the About washer features section) All the water in the household water heater has been used • Wait until the water in the water heater is heated to the correct temperature.
PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do Pilling Result of normal wear on poly-cotton blends and fuzzy fabrics • While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the pilling process by washing garments inside out. Snags, holes, tears, rips or excessive wear Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers and sharp objects left in pockets • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers. Undiluted chlorine bleach • Check bleach package instructions for proper amount.
www.GEAppliances.com Too many suds Water leaks Possible Causes What To Do Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package. Very soft water • Try less detergent. Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. Fill hoses or drain hose is improperly connected • Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and at washer.
NOISE Washer is noisy OTHER Labels on the exterior of the washer will not peel off cleanly Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service… 18 Possible Causes What To Do Washer is uneven • To level the front of the washer, adjust the front leveling legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction for up or down. To level back of washer, lift back of machine 4″ (11 cm) and set down.
GE Washer Warranty. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs to replace the defective part.
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