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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
WPRB9220
Clothes Care Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Controls Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Easy Touch Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Loading and Using
the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 fo
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WHEN USING THE WASHER Never reach into washer while it is moving. The laundry process can reduce the flame Wait until the machine has completely stopped retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, before opening the lid. carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s wash and care instructions. Use this Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or appliance acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. T
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Quick Start Guide. You can locate your model number on the bottom right of the washer cabinet. Add detergent. Add diluted fabric softener when using liquid fabric softener (poured in the cup or with a Downy Ball). Press the LIQUID SOFTENER pad on the control panel. 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
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Easy Touch Selections. ge.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 and HOT play clothes. COLORS Fas
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About Clothes Care Cycles. QUICK RINSE 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 may change the automatic settings if desired. SOIL LEVEL The SOIL LEVEL setting determines the amount of agitation time. The highest SOIL LEVEL is the Stain Wash cycle, which adds a 30 minute soak and agitation at the beginning of the selected wash cycle. DRAIN & SPIN You can drain and spin
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About controls features. ge.com 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 remainin
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About cycle options. SIGNAL Alerts you when the cycle is complete. Press SIGNAL to select low, medium or high volume, or to turn the beeper off. LIQUID SOFTENER Press LIQUID SOFTENER whenever liquid fabric softener is used. WARM RINSE Changes 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 S
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About other features. ge.com 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. PerfecTemp Plus PerfecTemp Plus senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the temperature of the fill water to meet the clothing manufacturer’s recommendations. The lid must be closed f
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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. ge.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 less deterge
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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 or information on how to reins
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service… ge.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.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 • This is normal. The PerfecTemp Plus feature is designed temperature is incorrect rinse cycle not to activate during a cold rinse cycle to improve the e
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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 ge.com OPERATION (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do Washer won’t operate START was not pressed • Press START. Extremely low water pressure • Press START again. Washer was accidentally paused • If the light on the DELAY START pad is flashing, the when starting Delay Start washer is paused. Press START to restart the countdown. WATER Possible Causes What To Do Too many suds Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsi
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Before you call for service… WATER (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do Water pumped out Lid lifted or cycle was put in • Reset cycle. before cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours Water won’t drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not improperly connected sitting on it. • Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft (2.5 m) above floor. Water spraying during Washer in spin cycle • Spray rinse during a spin cycle is normal. spin cycle Washer did not fill
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