GE Profile WPRB9220 User manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2, 9,
Operating Instruc_tions
Clothes Care Cycles ............. 6
Controls ...................... 4
Controls Features .............. 7
Cycle Options ................. 8
Easy Touch Selections ........... 5
Loading and Using
the _'asher . ............... ] 1, ] 2
Other Features ................ 9
Quick Start Guide .............. 4
V_'asher Features .............. ] 0
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 13-16
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Co_er
Warramv .................... ] 9
WPRB 9220
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ENERGYSTAR
As an ENERGY STAR ¢_)partner,
GE has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR _')
guidelines for energy eHiciencv.
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on the bottom
right of the washer cabinet. 175D1807P475 49-90206 05-04JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING! Foryoursafetheinformationinthismanualmustbefollowedtominimizetherisk
of 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 water has not been tlsed tk)i" two weeks or more, pre\'ent the possibili b' of damage or iqjury by
turning on all hot water fi_ucets and allowing them to rtm fin" several minutes. Do this befin'e using any
electrical appliance which is cmmected to the hot water system. This simple procedm'e will allow any
built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or
appliance during this process.
%PROPERINSTALLATION
This washer must be properly instafled 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 www.GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES(800,432,2737),
•Install or store where it will not be exposed to • Properly ground washer to conform with all
temperatures below fl'eezing or exposed to the governing codes and ordinances. Follow detnils
weather; in Installation Instructions.
• Remove the colored protective fihn fl'om the
control panel.
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keep the area tmderneath and arotmd yore"
appliances fl'ee of combustible materials such as
lint, paper; rags, chemicals, etc.
•Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children
to play on, with or inside this or am' other
appliance.

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WHENUSINGTHEWASHER
Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual
• Never reach into washer while it is moving.
_Mfit until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
adds such as vinegar and/or rust removeI:
Mixing different chemicals can produce a
toxic gas which may cause death.
• Do not wash or (hT articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosive subst;mces (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, (legrease_s, (h_cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substances give
off \:q)o_ that may ignite or explode. Do not add
these stlbstallces to the wash wateI: Do Ilot rise or
place these stlbst_lllces aI'Otllld VOtlI" _;_sher or
dryer during operation.
• The laundt T process can reduce the flame
retardancv of lid)tics. To avoid such a result,
carefully fi)llow the garment manufi_cturer's
VGIsh _111(1 caI'e illstlllctiollS,
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
unplug this appliance fl'om the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the household
distribution panel by removing the Rise or
switching off the circuit breaker betore
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE:PresslhgSTART,STOPorPOWERdoesNOT
disconnectthe apphancefrom the power supply
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malflmcfioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
WHENNOTINUSE
• T[II'II OlC[ %;l[eI" l;Itlcets to relieve pI'eSStlI'e oi1
hoses and \:flves and to minimize leakage if
a break or rupture should occur. Check the
condition ot the fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 veaI_.
• Before discarding a washe_; or remo\ing it
fi'om service, remove the washer lid to prevent
children from hiding inside.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part _ff
this appliance unless specifically recommended
in this Owner's Manual, or in published tlseI_
repair instructions that yet! undei_tand and
have the skills to car_' ()tit.
• Do not tamper with controls.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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QuickStart Guide.
You can locate your model number on the bottom right of the washer cabinet.
0Add detergent.
Add diluted fabric softener when using liquid
rid)tic softener (poured in the cup or with a
Dowm' Ball). Press the LIQUID SOFTENER pad
on the control panel.
i,ooselv load clothes no higher than the top
row of holes in the washer basket, The water
level should just coxer the clothes,
@Select the wash cycle and other wash options.
NOTE:Any timeyoumakea selectionthat is
incompatiblewith the chosenwash cycle,
thewasher will beeptwice.
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EASY
TOUCH
OChange 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
Stnin Wash cycle, with a 30 minute soak and
agitation at the beginning of the wash cycle.
• Add cold, wam_ or hot water: The Tap Cold
selection may save energy by turning off
the PeffecTempPluswasher temperature
control and using the household mp cold
_'_l[eI" teiiipei'attli'e.
• Spin fi_ster to remove more water fin"
shorter d_?'ing times.
frPerJkc Tem pPlus
IOT
WARM
COLD
TAP COLD
NO SELECTION
O Close the lid and press START
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EasyTouchSelections. vvvvw.GEAppliances.com
Your new washer offers the convenience of starting your wash loads with our EASYTOUCHcycles. Make one simple
selection, and your LOAD SIZE, SOIL LEVEL,WASH TEMPERATURE and SPIN SPEED are automatically set. Then all
you have to do is press START.
Cycle Wash Speed Description
WHITES Fast Forheavyto lightly soiledwhite cottons,householdlinens,workand
HOT playclothes.
COLORS Fast Forheavyto lightly soiledcolorfastcottons,householdlinens,workand
WARM playclothes.
COLORS Medium Fornon-colorfastcottonsandblends,anditemsthat arelabeledcold
COLD washbythefabricmanufacturer.
EASYCARE Medium Forknits,wrinkle-freeandpermanentpressitems.
ULTRA VerySlow Usesanextraslowspeedagitationcombinedwith periodsof soakto
HANDWASH providea truehandwashforall ofyourdelicatewashables.
SPEED Fast Forlightly soileditemsthat areneededin a hurry.Cycletime is
WASH approximately20 minutes,dependingonyourhouseholdwater
pressure.
BULKY Medium Forlargebulkyitemssuchascomfortersandpillows.
ITEMS

AboutClothesCare Cycles.
QUICKRINSE
Use this teature to quickly rinse chlorine, perspiration, stains, etc. out el clothes.
• The washer fills with _te_; agitates tot three minutes, drains and spins. Y>u may change
the autoinatic settings if desired.
SOIL LEVEL
The SOILLEVELsetting detemfines the amount ot agitation time.
The highest SOIL LEVELis the Stain _4_ashcycle, which adds a 241)minute soak and agitation
at the beginning of the selected _sh cycle.
DRAIN & SPIN
Ybu can drain and spin any cycle at any time.
On models with a DRAIN& SPINpad, press to drain and spin.
On models without a DRAIN & SPIN pad, press STARTto pa use the _z_shex; select DRAIN & SPIN
fi'om the WASH CYCLES menu, then press STARTagain.
O
P_ESS & HOLD
TO STORE
CUSTOM 1and CUSTOM2 (onsome models)
Set up your tm'orite combination of settings and save them here tin" one-totwh recall.
These custom settings cannot be set while a cycle is in progress.
Tostore a custom combination ofsettings:
1. Select an EASYTOUCHsetting.
2. Change LOAD SIZE, SOIL tEVEt, WASH TEMPERATUREo_"SPIN SPEED to fit umr needs.
3. Select any OPTIONSvou _m_t.
4. Press and hold the CUSTOM I or CUSTOM2pad tmtil the washer beeps to store
your selection.
Torecall your stored combination:
Press the CUSTOM I or CUSTOM2pad, then press START.
Toreprogram the custom settings:
Repeat steps I-4 above.

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START
• _Mter 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 framing, press once to pause the cycle; press again to continue the cycle.
STOP
It the washer is framing, press once to pause the c}cle; press again to cancel the c_cle.
TIME REMAINING Time Remaining
• Displays the approximate time remaining tmtil the end of the c'_cle or the time remaining
lot DELAYSTART.
• Cycle time is affected by how hmg it takes the washer to fill. This depends on the water
pressm'e in }ore _home. The "smart" timer "learns" the amotmt of time it takes to fill yore _
washer and a(!iusts the total time accordingl}.

Aboutcycle options.
eSIGNAL
_Merts _ou when the c)cle is complete.
Press SIGNAL to select low, mediun_ or high _olume, or to turn the beeper off.
LIQUID SOFTENER
Press LIQUID SOFTENERwhene_er liquid thbdc sottener is used.
WARM RINSE
Chan,,es the final rinse of a wash c_cle from a cold to a warm rinse.
NOTE: WARM RINSE is not available when choosing a HOT wash temperature.
PRESOAK
Topresoak a load and go straight into a wash cycle:
Select yore" wash cycle, press the PRESOAKpad, then press the STARTpad.
• Each time you press PRESOAK,you will add three minutes ot agitation, followed by
12 minutes of soaking, tier up to an horn" _ff additional time. _Mier the final soak period,
the selected wash cycle begins.
• Uses the speed and water temperature of pmr selected wash cycle.

Aboutotherfeatures.
CYCLE STATUS
•FILL •RINSE
Ne
•SOAK •2RINSE
•WASH •SPIN
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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 stares will show in the display;
Perfec TempPlus
PeffecTemp Plus senses the incoming water temperature and a(!iusts the temperature of the
fill water to meet the clothing manttfi(cturer's recommendations.
The lid i1/ust be closed tot PerfecTemp Plusto work.
If your incoming water is too cold, deteigent will not dissoh'e efli_ctively and clothes may not
get clean. If the wamr is too hot, fabrics could be damaged.
PerfecTemp Plus a(!]tlsts these water temperature extremes tot better washing peil'ommnce.
You may hear the water valves turning off and on while the wamr temperature is being ac!justed.
This is mmnal.
fPerfec'I_mp Plus
I HOT
WARM
COLD
TAP COLD
NO SELECTION
Tap Cold
The Tap Cold feature turns the PeffecTemp Plus teature on )our washer off, and uses xour,
household tap water temperature fin" a COI,D wash. This can provide energ_ savings by
reducing the amount of hot water used in )our wash.
During winter months when the water entering your home is colder, or fin" locations with xei"v
cold water _ear round use the Peffecremp Plus COI,D to help dissolxe powdered detergents
and to improxe the cleaning of your clothes.

About washer features.
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach befin'e it reaches your wash load.
rT] Check ch)thing care labels fi)r special instructions.
r_ Measure liquid bleach carefull}; fi)llowing instructions on the bottle.
•Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach dkect/y onto clothes or into the wash basket.
• Do notpourpowderedb/each into bleach dispenser
[_] gefi)re starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach
dispense_: A_oid splashing or oxe>filling dispense_: If you prefer to use powdered
bleach, add it into the wash basket with your deter ,ent
• Do not mix ch/onbe bleach with amman& or acids such as wnegar and/or rust remover M/X/bg can
produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
Fabric Softener Dispenser
Thefabricsoftenerdispenserautomadcally
releases liquid lid)rio softener at the proper
time during the cycle.
Do not stop the washer during the first spin.
This will cause the dispensertoempty
too soon.
Touse, follow those steps:
[_] Make sure dispenser is securely
attached to agitato_:
_-]Use onl_ liquid tid)ric softener.
Pour into dispensei; using an_ount
reconm_ended on package.
Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes.
It may stain them.
_'] A(ld water to dispenser until it reaches
the maxim um fill line.
r_ Select HOUR}SOFTENERon the controls
when liquid softener is used.
Donotpour anWhinginto flTeagitator if
theagitator cap or dispenseris removed.
Separate for cleaning
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models)
_] Remove the dispenser ti'om the top of the agitator:
F_ Sel)arate ....the disl)enser cui ) ti'om the coxer bv,,grasl)ing, the tel ) and I)ushing, down on
the inside of the cup with yet:u" finge_. Dispenser cup will pop fl'ee fl'om the coxe_:
[_]To clean the dispense_; soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser coxer in the
fi)llowing solution:
• 1USgallon(3.8fiters)warmwater
• 1/4 cup (60 m/) heavy duty liquid detergent
• I cup(240ml)bleach
[-_]f necessary loosen build-up with a clean soft cloth after soaking. Do not use a stiff
brush; )ou ma)roughen the SUltace of the dispensei:
N Rinse and reassemble (lispense_: Place dispenser back on the agitato_:
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