GE Profile WPRB9220, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ures 10 Troubleshooting Tips 13 16 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 23 ge com 175D1807P513 49 90245 11 05 JR WPRB9220 Owner s Manual Profile Write the model and serial numbers here Model __________________ Serial ____________________ You can find them on the bottom right of the washer cabinet As an ENERGY STAR partner GE has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR g...

Page 2: ...ances 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...

Page 3: ...turer 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 Pressing START STOP or POWER does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Never attempt to ope...

Page 4: ...ycle and other wash options NOTE Any time you make a selection that is incompatible with the chosen wash cycle the washer will beep twice Change any of the automatic settings if desired by pressing the pad beneath the setting Higher settings will Fill the washer basket with more water Remove heavier soil The highest level is the Stain Wash cycle with a 30 minute soak and agitation at the beginning...

Page 5: ...nd permanent press items ULTRA Very Slow Uses an extra slow speed agitation combined with periods of soak to HANDWASH provide a true handwash for all of your delicate washables SPEED Fast For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry Cycle time is WASH approximately 20 minutes depending on your household water pressure BULKY Medium For large bulky items such as comforters and pillows ITEMS Y...

Page 6: ... 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 Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one touch recall These custom settings cannot be set while a cycle is in progress To store a custom combina...

Page 7: ...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 Time Remaining Displays the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle or the time remaining for DELAY START Cycle time is affected by how long it takes the washer to fill This depends on the water pressure in your home The smart timer learns ...

Page 8: ...the final rinse of a wash cycle from a cold to a warm rinse NOTE WARM RINSE is not available when choosing a HOT wash temperature 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 A...

Page 9: ...formance You may hear the water valves turning off and on while the water temperature is being adjusted This is normal Cycle Status Indicators On some models cycle status indicator lights show what part of the cycle the washer is in On models without indicator lights the cycle status will show in the display Tap Cold The Tap Cold feature turns the PerfecTemp Plus feature on your washer off and use...

Page 10: ...ottle Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser Before starting the washer pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach dispenser Avoid splashing or over filling dispenser If you prefer to use powdered bleach add it into the wash basket with your detergent Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammoni...

Page 11: ...ible sudsing Be sure to carefully read and follow manufacturer s recommendations for how much detergent to use in your wash You can use less detergent if you have soft water a smaller load or a lightly soiled load Loading the Washer Load dry items loosely no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket When loading wet items make sure you set the load water level high enough to allow the ...

Page 12: ...he 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 Fill Hoses Hoses connecting washer to faucet should be replaced every 5 years Exterior Immediately wipe off any spills Wipe with damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects Moving and Storage Ask the s...

Page 13: ...to follow detergent manufacturer s directions Hard water Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener Water is not hot enough Make sure water heater is delivering water at 120 F 140 F 48 C 60 C Washer is overloaded Select load size to match clothes load Detergent is not dissolving Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before you load clothes Dye transfer Sort cloth...

Page 14: ... Wash in warm or cold water water that is too hot OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do Washer pauses during The ULTRA HANDWASH This is normal The washer alternates between agitate wash cycle DELICATES or CASUALS and soak during the ULTRA HANDWASH DELICATES and cycle was chosen CASUALS cycles to get your clothes cleaner with less wear The highest SOIL LEVEL The highest SOIL LEVEL setting adds a 15 ...

Page 15: ...rn the water off fill hoses at the water source after each use Check condition of the fill hoses they should be replaced every 5 years Using too much detergent Use less detergent Use less soap if you have soft water in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiled load Water temperature Cooler water temperatures New laundry detergents have been formulated to work seems incorrect provide improved energ...

Page 16: ...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 Washer load is unbalanced Press START to pause the washer open the lid and redistribute the load evenly Close the lid and press START again Shipping rod is still assembled To remove shipping rod from washer pu...

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