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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
WPRB9220
Clothes Care Cycles . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
WPRB9250
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 . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk WARNING! 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. If the hot water has not been used for
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk WARNING! 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 The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy until the machine has completely stopped before of fabrics. To avoid s
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Quick Start Guide for Model WPRB9220. 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). Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level should just cover the clothes. Select the wash cycle 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
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Easy Touch Selections for Model WPRB9220. www.GEAppliances.com Your new washer offers the convenience of starting your wash loads with our EASY TOUCH cycles. 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 For heavy to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work
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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). Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level should just cover the clothes. Select one of the three wash methods: Press WASH CYCLES to wash according to load type Press GARMENT CYCLES to wash according to clothing type Press STAIN CYCLES to
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Easy Touch Selections for Model WPRB9250. www.GEAppliances.com Your new washer offers the convenience of starting your wash loads with our EASY TOUCH cycles. 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. WASH CYCLES The Wash Cycles are optimized according to load type. The chart below will help you match the w
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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. QUICK RINSE Use this feature to quickly rinse chlorine, perspira
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com 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) Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one-touch recall. These custom
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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 If the washer is running, press once to pause the cycle; press again to cancel 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 a
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About cycle options. www.GEAppliances.com 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. DELAY START Use to delay the start of your washer. Choose your wash cycle and any options. 1 Press DELAY START. You can cha
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About washer features. Liquid Bleach Dispenser The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches your wash load. Check clothing care labels for special instructions. 1 Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle. 2 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 3 dispenser. Avoid s
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. www.GEAppliances.com 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 Using too much detergent is a common cause You can use
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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 Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean remove water from drain pump and hoses. See the the basket, use a clean soft cloth dampened with Installation Instructions packed with product for liquid detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh information on how to reinstal
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service… www.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit www.GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service. PERFECTEMP PLUS Possible Causes What To Do PerfecTemp Plus wash The washer is in a cold rinse cycle • This is normal. The PerfecTemp Plus feature is designed temperature is incorrect not to activate during a cold r
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Before you call for service… PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do Pilling Result of normal wear on • While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the poly-cotton blends and pilling process by washing garments inside out. fuzzy fabrics Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers. or excessive wear buttons, belt buckles, • Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets zippers and sharp objects and sharp buttons. left in pocke
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com WATER Possible Causes What To Do Too many suds 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. Water leaks Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose connections are tight
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Before you call for service… NOISE Possible Causes What To Do Washer is noisy 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. Washer load is • Press START to pause the washer, open the lid and unbalanced redistribute the load evenly. Close the lid and press START again. Shipping rod is still assembled • To remove sh
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GE Washer Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, date is needed to obtain service or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warranty. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year Any part of the w
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