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WASH CYCLES

The 

Wash Cycles

are optimized according to load type. The chart below will help you match

the wash cycle setting with your clothing.

Cycle

Wash Speed

Description

WHITES

Fast

For heavy to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and 
play clothes.

COLORS

Fast

For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and 
play clothes.

DARK

Medium

For non-colorfast cottons and blends, and items that are labeled cold 

COLORS

wash by the fabric manufacturer.

EASY CARE

Medium

For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

CASUALS

Medium

For wrinkle-free and permanent press items. Provides agitate/pause 
cycles to clean your items.

KNITS

Medium

Specially designed for normally soiled knits.

DELICATES

Slow

For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides 
periods of agitation and soak during wash and rinse.

ULTRA

Very Slow

For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides periods of 

HANDWASH

agitation and soak during wash and rinse.

QUICK RINSE

Medium

For quickly rinsing chlorine, perspiration, stains, etc. out of clothes.

DRAIN &

Spin Only

Drain and spin any cycle at any time.

SPIN

SOAK

Medium

Provides a soak of up to 24 hours. The washer will drain and spin at 
the end of the cycle.

SPEED WASH

Medium Fast

For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is 
approximately 20 minutes, depending on your household water pressure.

GARMENT CYCLES

The 

Garment Cycles

are customized to provide optimum washing for a variety of fabrics and

clothing types. 

Garment Cycles

include:

■  

Jeans

■  

Underwear

■  

Towels

■  

Infant Wear

■  

Khakis

■  

Play Clothes

■  

Mats/Rugs

■  

Lingerie

■  

Dress Shirts

■  

Everyday Wear

■  

Sheets

■  

Silks/Linen

■  

Knit Shirts

■  

Athletic Wear

■  

Table Linen

Consumer Support

Tr

oubleshooting T

ips

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Your new washer offers the convenience of starting your wash loads with our 

E

ASY

T

OUCH

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.

Easy Touch Selections for Model WPRB9250.

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STAIN CYCLES

The 

Stain Cycles

are customized to provide optimum washing for specific types of stains. 

Press 

STAIN CYCLES

, select the specific stain and follow the on-screen instructions. 

Stain selections include:

Food Stains

Body Stains

Outdoor Stains

Drink Stains

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Catsup

■  

Dingy Whites

■  

Grass

■  

Milk

■  

Chocolate

■  

Perspiration

■  

Grease

■  

Coffee/Tea

■  

Meat Juices

■  

Blood

■  

Dirt

■  

Juice/Wine

■  

Egg

■  

Underwear Stain

■  

Ink

■  

Soft Drinks

Summary of Contents for Profile WPRB9220

Page 1: ...Troubleshooting Tips 15 18 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 19 www GEAppliances com 175D1807P432 49 90168 1 10 03 JR WPRB9220 WPRB9250 Owner s Manual Profile Write the model and...

Page 2: ...the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes Do this before using...

Page 3: ...anufacturer s wash and care instructions To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by remov...

Page 4: ...Any time you make a selection that is incompatible with the chosen wash cycle the washer will beep twice Change any of the automatic settings if desired by pressing the pad beneath the setting Higher...

Page 5: ...e labeled cold COLD wash by the fabric manufacturer EASY CARE Medium For knits wrinkle free and permanent press items ULTRA Very Slow Uses an extra slow speed agitation combined with periods of soak t...

Page 6: ...asher settings for the optimum cycle to remove the stain Select the wash garment or stain cycle by pressing the arrow pads at the sides of the display You can scroll up and down through the list of cy...

Page 7: ...Provides a soak of up to 24 hours The washer will drain and spin at the end of the cycle SPEED WASH Medium Fast For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry Cycle time is approximately 20 minu...

Page 8: ...cle 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...

Page 9: ...SIZE SOIL LEVEL WASH TEMPERATURE or SPIN SPEED to fit your needs 3 Select any OPTIONS you want 4 Press and hold the CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 pad until the washer beeps to store your selection To recall y...

Page 10: ...he amount of time it takes to fill your washer and adjusts the total time accordingly About cycle options 2ND RINSE Adds a second cold rinse to any cycle SIGNAL Alerts you when the cycle is complete P...

Page 11: ...ing performance You may hear the water valves turning off and on while the water temperature is being adjusted This is normal Cycle Status Indicators On some models cycle status indicator lights show...

Page 12: ...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 dispenser Avoid splashin...

Page 13: ...ly visible sudsing Be sure to carefully read and follow manufacturer s recommendations for how much detergent to use in your wash You can use less detergent if you have soft water a smaller load or a...

Page 14: ...pen after washing 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 Hoses c...

Page 15: ...gh detergent Use more detergent especially with larger loads clothes Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer s directions Hard water Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softe...

Page 16: ...h in warm or cold water water that is too hot OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do Washer pauses during The ULTRA HANDWASH This is normal The washer alternates between agitate wash cycle DELICATES or...

Page 17: ...and turn the water off fill hoses at the water source after each use Check condition of the fill hoses they should be replaced every 5 years Using too much detergent Use less detergent Use less soap i...

Page 18: ...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 i...

Page 19: ...fetime limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or related service costs original purchase This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purch...

Page 20: ...and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Servi...

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