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PERFORMANCE (cont.)

Possible Causes

What To Do

Pilling

Result of normal wear on

While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow 

poly-cotton blends and

the 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 pockets

Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.

Undiluted chlorine bleach

Check bleach package instructions for proper amount.

Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes 
to come in contact with undiluted bleach.

Chemicals like hair bleach or

Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before 

dye, permanent wave solution

washing.

Wrinkling

Improper sorting

Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with light items
(like blouses).

Try a fabric softener.

Overloading

Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes 
in the washer basket.

Incorrect wash and

Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are washing

dry cycles

(especially for easy care loads).

Repeated washing in

Wash in warm or cold water.

water that is too hot

SOUNDS

Possible Causes

What To Do

“Metallic clicking”

Shifter mechanism is 

The drive system will engage at the start of agitate and 

engaging or disengaging

disengage when agitate is complete. This occurs multiple
times during the wash.

Back and forth “swoosh”

Electric motor reversing

This machine has a drive system that doesn’t use gears. 

or light “clicking” sound 

direction

This sound is the motor rotating back and forth to clean 

during agitate

your laundry.

Quick short agitation

Clothing redistribution

At the end of agitate, the motor makes short agitation strokes 

sounds at end of agitate

to redistribute the load.

“Click” when water 

Relay switch

The relay makes a click sound when activated. The water

stops filling

level activates the relay and stops filling.

“Clicking” behind Control

Automatic Temperature 

This valve mixes in cold and hot water. The “clicking” 

Panel during fill

Control Valve

is the valve turning on and off.

Water volume changes

Automatic Temperature 

This valve mixes in cold and hot water. The sound changes 

during fill

Control Valve

when the valves are turned on and off.

Motor “whining up” or

Motor ramping up/down

The motor will speed up incrementally during the spin cycle. 

“coasting down” in spin

during spin cycle

When spin is complete, it will coast until it stops.

“Humming”

Water drain pump

The drain pump will make a humming sound when pumping
out water after agitation stops and continue until spin is 
complete.

“Gurgling”

Water drain pump

When the pump starts drawing in air, It starts to gurgle. 
The washer should then begin spinning and the sound will 
continue until it is done spinning.

Water “swishing”

This is normal

This washer uses an Infusor™ wash action. Water swishing 
while the unit is agitating is normal, especially with smaller loads.

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 the back of the washer, lift the back 
of the machine 4" (11 cm) and set down.

Shipping rod is still assembled •

To remove the shipping rod from the washer, pull the yellow 

in the unit

tag and attached rod from the bottom right hand side 
of the washer.

Before you call for service…

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Summary of Contents for Profile ENERGY STAR WPRE6150K

Page 1: ...e washer ge com Owner s Manual Washers 175D1807P619 49 90351 2 12 08 JR Safety Instructions 2 3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning of the Washer 7 Control Panel 4 Control Settings 4 5 Features 6 7 Loading and Using the Washer 7 Troubleshooting Tips 8 10 Consumer Support Consumer Support 12 Warranty 11 Profile P619 ...

Page 2: ...sibility 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 flame or appliance during this process PROPER INSTALLATION This washer must b...

Page 3: ...uctions To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the building s distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector Knob to an off position or pressing PAUSE does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Never ...

Page 4: ... water level is applied Manual load size selections should be made for wet items placed in the washer such as soaked towels or garments The washer will not fill with water when automatic load sensing is selected if the lid is opened When the lid is closed the machine is able to begin filling with water in order to sense the load size NOTE This is a high efficiency washing machine with Infusor wash...

Page 5: ...length of the washing process The knob can be turned in either direction Turning the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection Press START to begin the new cycle selection The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons household linens work and play clothes This...

Page 6: ... FABRIC SOFTENER FABRIC SOFTENER Set when adding 2nd RINSE EXTENDED SPIN EXTENDED SPIN 2nd RINSE OPTIONS The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle Do not stop the washer during the first spin This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes This may cause stains on your clothing To u...

Page 7: ...hing 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 GE recommends changing the hoses every 5 years Exterior Immediately wipe off any spills Wipe with damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects Interior The occasional use of a cycle that contains bleach will keep...

Page 8: ... of the fill hoses they should be replaced every 5 years Water temperature Cooler water temperatures New laundry detergents have been formulated to work seems incorrect provide improved energy with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash efficiency performance Control is not set properly Check water temperature control and adjust Water supply is turned off Turn both hot and cold faucets f...

Page 9: ...instructions and follow softener directions for using dispenser Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option Pretreat stain and rewash Dye transfer Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors Grayed or yellowed Detergent amount Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer s directions clothes Hard water Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener Water is ...

Page 10: ...t agitation Clothing redistribution At the end of agitate the motor makes short agitation strokes sounds at end of agitate to redistribute the load Click when water Relay switch The relay makes a click sound when activated The water stops filling level activates the relay and stops filling Clicking behind Control Automatic Temperature This valve mixes in cold and hot water The clicking Panel durin...

Page 11: ...n Authorized GE Service location In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs ...

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Page 13: ...argar y usar la lavadora 7 Cuidado y limpieza de la lavadora 7 Funciones 6 7 Panel de control 4 Consejos para la solución de problemas 8 10 Soporte al consumidor Garantía 11 Soporte al consumidor 12 Profile Escriba el modelo y los números de serie aquí No de modelo______________ No de serie ________________ Puede encontrarlos bajo la puerta de la lavadora P619 ...

Page 14: ...manas o más prevenga la posibilidad de sufrir daños o lesiones abriendo todos los grifos de agua caliente y dejándola correr durante varios minutos Realice este proceso antes de utilizar cualquier electrodoméstico que se conecte al sistema de agua caliente Este sencillo procedimiento le permitirá liberar todo el gas hidrógeno acumulado Debido a que el gas es inflamable no fume ni utilice ninguna l...

Page 15: ... de descarga eléctrica desenchufe el electrodoméstico de la corriente o desconecte la lavadora en el panel de distribución de la vivienda quitando el fusible o apagando el interruptor antes de realizar cualquier tarea de mantenimiento o limpieza NOTA El llevar la perilla selectora de ciclo a la posición OFF u oprimir PAUSE NO desconecta el electrodoméstico de la alimentación No intente en ningún c...

Page 16: ...s de tamaño de carga deben realizarse para elementos húmedos colocados en la lavadora tales como toallas o prendas mojadas La lavadora no se llenará de agua cuando se elija la función de carga automática con sensor si la tapa se encuentra abierta Cuandosecierrelatapa lamáquinapodrácomenzarallenarsedeaguaafindeactivarsusensorsobreeltamañodelacarga NOTA Esta es una lavadora de alta eficiencia con un...

Page 17: ...ra prendas ropa de cama de trabajo y de juego de algodón muy o medianamente sucias Este ciclo brinda ALGODONES lamejorlimpiezageneralysedeberíausarconlamayoríadelosítemstodoslosdías Brindaungirodealtavelocidad PREWASH Para eliminar la suciedad superficial de prendas muy sucias Asegúrese de seguir con un ciclo PRELAVADO de lavado regular CASUALS Para prendas sin arrugas y con planchado permanente y...

Page 18: ...g 2nd RINSE EXTENDED SPIN EXTENDED SPIN 2nd RINSE OPTIONS El dosificador de suavizante de telas automáticamente libera suavizante de telas líquido en el momento adecuado durante el ciclo No detenga la lavadora durante el primer centrifugado Esto hará que el dosificador se vacíe muy pronto Nunca vierta suavizante de telas directamente sobre la ropa Esto puede generar manchas en su ropa Para utiliza...

Page 19: ...njuague con poca agua Los detergentes HE reducen los problemas de espuma excesiva comúnmente asociados con los detergentes comunes Carga de la lavadora Cargue la ropa seca sin apretarla ni superar la hilera superior de orificios del tambor de la lavadora Para mejores resultados cargue las prendas en forma uniforme y sin apretarlas alrededor de la parte exterior del tambor Para agregar prendas desp...

Page 20: ...da que parece incorrecta del agua proporcionan trabajan con temperaturas más frías del agua sin afectar mayor eficiencia energética el rendimiento del lavado El control no está configurado Verifique el control de la temperatura del agua y ajustarlo correctamente La provisión de agua está Abra los grifos de agua caliente y fría y asegúrese de que cerrada o mal conectada las mangueras están conectad...

Page 21: ...uavizante las recomendaciones para el uso del dosificador Verifique que haya seleccionado la opción de suavizante Trate las manchas previamente y vuelva a lavar las prendas Transferencia de colores Separe las prendas blancas o de colores claros de las de colores oscuros Prendas grises o Cantidad de detergente Asegúrese de seguir las instrucciones del fabricante del detergente amarillentas Agua pes...

Page 22: ...impiar la lavado Sonido de agitación corto Redistribución de la ropa Al final de la agitación el motor hace golpes de agitación al final de la agitación cortos para distribuir la carga Hace un chasquido cuando Relé El relé hace un chasquido cuando se activa El nivel de agua el agua deja de llenarse activa al relé y deja de llenarse Sonido de clic detrás Válvula de control de la Esta válvula mezcla...

Page 23: ... Operación Seguridad Lo que no está cubierto Viajes del personal de servicio a su casa para enseñarle cómo usar su producto Instalación entrega o mantenimiento inapropiada Fallas del producto si es maltratado mal usado o usado para un propósito diferente del que se creó o si es usado para usos comerciales Cambio de los fusibles de su casa o reajuste del circuito de interruptores Daños al producto ...

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