GE Profile WPRB8050 User manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Clothes Care Cycles ........... 8, 9
Controls .................... 4, 6
Controls Features ............. ]0
Cycle Options ................ ] ]
Loading and Using
the _'asher ................ ]3, ]4
One Touch Cycles ............ 4-7
Other Features ............... ] ]
_4'asher Features ............. 8-12
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 15-18
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ............ 20
X4'arranty .................... ] 9
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WPRB8050
WPRB9110
ENERGYSTAR
As an ENERGY STAR¢_)partner,
GE has determined that this
product meets the ENERGYSTAR_')
guidelines fin" energy efficiency.
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can lind them on the
bottom right of the washer
cabinet.
175D1807P431 49-90167 06-03JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING! For o.rsafetheinformationinthisman.alm.stbefollowedtominimizetheriskof
fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
__/_ WATERHEATERSAFETY
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.
If the hot _nter has not been used fin" two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or iqjury by mining
on all hot water fimcets and allowing them to rtm fin" several minutes. Do this boil)re using any electrical
appliance which is connected to the hot v,_Jter 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 dulJng this process.
%PROPERINSTALLATION
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 visiting wv_w.GEAppliances.eem, or
by calling 808.GE,CARE$ (800,432.2737)inthe United States, In Canada, call 1.800,361.3400.
• Install or store where it will not be exposed to • Properly ground washer to confi)rm with all
temperatures below fl'eezing or exposed to the goxerning codes and ordinances. Follow details
x_eathec in Installation Instructions,
• Remove the colored protective fihn fl'om the
control panel,
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keep the area underneath and around _our
appliances fl'ee of combustible materials such as
lint, paper; rags, chemicals, etc.
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used bv or near children. Do not allow children
to play on, with or inside this or any other
appliance.

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WHENUSINGTHEWASHER
• Never reach into washer while it is moving. • The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fiJbrics. To avoid such a result,
careflflly fi)llow the gammnt mmmfiJcmrer's wash
and care ins[i fictions.
Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual
Wait tmtil the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar and/or rust i'ei/lovei;
Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic
gas which may cause death.
Do not wash or &T articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive substnnces (such as wax,
oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, (h3'<leaning
soEents, kerosene, etc.) _hich I_l) rignim or
explode. Do not add these substances to the _lsh
_lter. Do not rise or place these substances arotmd
your washer or dryer dm'ing operation.
• To minimize tile possibilib' of electric shock,
mq)lug this appliance fl'om tile power supply
or disconnect tile washer at tile household
distribution panel by removing the filse or
switching off tile circuit breaker before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. #orE.Pressing
START or STOP does NOTdisconnect the
appliance fl'om tile power suppl>
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malflmctioning, parfiall) disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
WHENNOTINUSE
• Turn off water fi_ucets to relieve pressm'e on
hoses and wflxes and to minimize leakage if
a break or ruptm'e should occm: Check tile
condition of the flu hoses; they should be
replaced eveI w 5 veaI_.
• Befme discarding a washe_; or removing it
ti'om se_Mce, remove the washer lid to prevent
children ti'om hiding inside.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance tmless specifically recommended
in this Owner's Manual, or in published tlsei _
repair instructions that wm trades,rand and have
tile skills to carry out.
• Do not tamper with controls.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Easy ONE TOUCH Cycles.
Your new washer offers the conxenience of starting }our wash loads with our easx ONE TOUCHcycles. Make one simple selection,
"and _,,ur LOAD SIZE,SOILtEVEt, WASH/RINSETEMPERATUREand WASH/SPIN SPEEDare automaticall} set. Then all you haxe to
do is press START.
ONE TOUCH
•Adddetergent
•Adddilutedfabric
softener(onmodels
with a fabric softener
dispenser)
•Select washcycle
•Addclothes •Checkloadsize setting
•Closelid
•PushSTART
Washercontrolpanel forModel WPRB8050.
Youcan locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel
Clothes Care Cycles
_WASH/$PIN SPEED)
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Perfect Temp Plus SOAK •WASH •
LOAD SIZE SOIL LEVEL TEMP
WASH/RINSE
2ND RINSE •AUTO BALANCE •
OPTIONS
J
FINALSPIN •
EST TIME REMAINING
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ONE TOUCHselectionsforModel WPRB8050. _.CEA_lia.ces.com
PRESS... AUTOMATICALLYSELECTS...THENPRESS...
Forheavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens,
work and play clothes.
Forheavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens,
work and play clothes.
Fornon-colorfast cottons and blends, and items that
are labeled cold wash by the fabric manufacturer
Forknits, wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
For lingerie and items labeled hand-washable with light soils.
Provides periods of agitation and soak during wash and rinse.
Forwrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits. Provides
agitate/pause cycles to clean your heavily soiled items.
Changingtheautomaticsettings.
You can change any of the autonmtic settings simply by pressing the desired pads. 5

Easy ONE TOUCH Cycles.
Your new washer offers the convenience of starting )our wash loads with our eas) ONE TOUCHcycles. Make one simple selection, and
_our LOAD SIZE,SOILLEVEL,WASH/RINSETEMPERATURE, WASH SPEED and SPIN SPEED are automaticall) set. Then all wm ha;e to
do is press START.
• Adddetergent
•Adddilutedfabric
softener(on models
with a fabricsoftener
dispenser)
Q
,=Closelid
•Addclothes •Selectwash cycle •PushSTART
•Checkloadsizesetting
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Washercontrolpanel forModel WPRB9110.
Youcan locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel
Clothes Care Cycles
LOAD SIZE
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SOIL LEVEL WASH SPEED
•EST TIME REMAINING
100° • 70_ •COLD •SOAK •WASH •FINAL SPIN •
T_peratu_s COLD COLD COLD
SPIN SPEED OPTIONS
RINSE•2NDRINSE•
This washer uses an adwmced wu'iable speed motor to provide you with superior clothes care and wash cycle flexibility. The use of
this motor allows wmr washer to agitate more slowly than a conventional washei, and to spin at speeds that more closely ineet the
needs of yore" clothing.
Some wash cycles are pulsed, and will agitate and soak to provide you with better cleaning and less wear on wmr clothing. Some
spin cycles will start slowly and then accelerate, allowing more water to be removed fl'om the clothes with less wrinkling. These
flmctions are a nomml part of vour new washer.

ONE TOUCHselectionsforModel WPRB9110. _.CEA_lia.ces.com
PRESS... AUTOMATICALLYSELECTS... THENPRESS...
For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household finens,
work and play clothes.
Forheavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens,
work and play clothes.
For non-colorfast cottons and blends, and items that
are labeled cold wash by the fabric manufacturer
For knits, wrinkle-free and permanent press items. =.
For fingerie and items labeled hand-washable with light soils.
Provides periods of ag#ation and soak during wash and rinse.
For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurr_ Cycle time is approximately 15minutes,
depending on your household water pressure.
Changingthe automaticsettings.
You can change any of the autonmtic settings simply b} pressing the desired pads. The wash/rinse temperatm'e can be
chan,,ed_ bx, i)ressin,,._TEMP WASH/RINSE. 7

AboutClothesCareCycles.
Stain "_
0
Wash )
STAIN WASH (on some models)
For hea_ilv soiled or stained items. Adds an extra agitation and soak at the beginning
of the wash c',cle.
PRE- "_
0
SOAK j
Appearance may vary
PRESOAK
Topresoak a load and go straight into a wash cycle:
Select vet:u" wash cycle, press the PRESOAK pad, then press the STARTpad.
• Starts with three minutes of agitation, then 12 minutes of soaking, tollowed bv the
selected wash cycle.
• Uses the speed and water temperature of your selected wash cycle.
Topresoak a load without going straight into a wash cycle:
Press the PRESOAKpad. The washer will till. You may change the automatic settings
if desired.
• Three minutes of agitation is tollowed by up to 24 hours of soaking.
• To soak less than 24 hours, press the DRAIN & SPIN pad or choose a wash cycle.
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QUICKRINSE (on some models)
Use this feature to quickly rinse chlorine, perspiration, stains, etc. out of clothes.
• The washer fills with water; agitates for three minutes, drains and spins. You mav
change the automatic settings if desired.
HANG DRY(on some models)
If you air dr) )our clothes without the aid of a dryer you may find that the slower final
spin speed of the HangDrysetting produces fewer wrinkles in _,':a:u" clothing. This may
significantly reduce vet:u" ironing chore.

DRAIN & SPIN
DRAIN& SPIN am' cwle at any time.
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CUSTOM I and CUSTOM2 (on some models)
Set up your ta\'orite combination ot settings and save then_ here Ira" one-touch recall.
These custom settings cannot be set while a cycle is in progress,
To store a custom combination of settings:
-fi] Select a ONE TOUCHsetting,
I-_ Chanoe_LOADSIZE,SOILLEVEL,TEMPERATUREWASHSPEEDor SPIN SPEED
tO _it VO/]I" needs,
r_ Select any OPTIONS you want,
[_ Press and hold the CUSTOM Ior CUSTOM2pad until the washer beeps to store
VOILE selection,
Torecall your stored combination:
Press tile CUSTOM I or CUSTOM2pad, then press START,
NOTE: DELAY I-8 HRS. cannot be used in CUSTOM I and CUSTOM 2 settings.
Toreprogram the custom settings:
Repeat steps I-4 above.

Aboutcontrolsfeatures.
START/PAUSE
• 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 _unning, press once to inteH ui)t the cycle; press again to continue
the cycle.
STOP
This pad should not be used to interHq)t or pause a c_cle.
Pressino,,_ this pad will cancel the current settings, and the settings, will be lost.
EST TIME REMAINING
Estimated Time Remaining
• Displays the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.
• If the estimated time remaining is more than 60 minutes, "IH" will flash in the
display, tollowed bv the additional remaining minutes. When the time remaining
is less than 60 Illintltes, the timer will colAnt down.
• 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" the amount of time it
takes to fill w)ur washer and a@,sts the total time accordingl>
NOTE: If PRESOAKis selected and a follow up wash cycle is not chosen, 2 dashes will
come up in the display.
SpotSpray
Proxides a short spra) of water to allow _ou to dampen clothing when )ou pretreat
stains,
[_] Open the washer lid.
_-_ Press the SPOTSPRAYbutton. (You will see a short stream of water.)
_] Dampen )our soiled garment with the SPOT SPRAY option and mb )our thxorite
pretreatment product into soiled area.
NOTE: The SPOT SPRAY option will not work if
•the washer lid is down
•the washer basket is filling
•the water has already reached the level you selected
IBLEACH
SIGNAL y
BLEACHSIGNAL (onsome models)
The Bleach Signal is a reminder signal that can be turned on to remind you to add
bleach at the proper time in the wash cycle. Adding detergent and bleach at the same
time reduces the elIi_ctiveness of both the enzwnes in the detergent and the chlorine in
the bleach. By adding 1)leach later in the wash cycle, you allow the detergent's enzymes
to remove dirt and stains first, and then provide a more effective dose of liquid bleach
to whiten and sanitize your clothes.
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