GE WPRB8050, WPRB9110 User Manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

Operating Instructions

Clothes Care Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 6

Controls Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Loading and Using

the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14

One Touch Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–7

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Washer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–12

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .15–18

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Washers

175D1807P522 49-90254 11-05 JR

WPRB8050
WPRB9110

Owner’s Manual

Profile

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ______________

Serial # ______________

You can find them on the
bottom right of the washer
cabinet.

As an ENERGY STAR®partner,
GE has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

■ Install or store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures below freezing or exposed to the
weather.

■ Remove the colored protective film from the

control panel.

■ Properly ground washer to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk 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 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 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 be properly installed 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) in the United States. In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400.

■ Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances free 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 any other
appliance.

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

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Safety Instructions

■ Never reach into washer while it is moving.

Wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.

■ Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or

acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.
Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic
gas which may cause death.

■ Do not wash or dry articles that have been

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive substances (such as wax,
oil, paint, gasoline,

degreasers, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or
explode. Do not add these substances to the wash
water. Do not use or place these substances around
your washer or dryer during operation.

■

The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer’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 removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. NOTE: Pressing
START or STOP does NOT disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.

■ Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is

damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.

WHEN USING THE WASHER

■ Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on

hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if
a break or rupture should occur. Check the
condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 years.

■ Before discarding a washer, or removing it

from service, remove the washer lid to prevent
children from hiding inside.

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of

this appliance unless specifically recommended
in this Owner’s Manual, or in published user­repair instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.

■ Do not tamper with controls.

WHEN NOT IN USE

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner’s
Manual.

Washer control panel for Model WPRB8050.

You can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel.

ONE TOUCH

Quick Start Guide

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models
with a fabric softener
dispenser)

• Add clothes

• Select wash cycle

• Check load size setting

• Close lid

• Push START

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Your new washer offers the convenience of starting your wash loads with our easy ONE TOUCH cycles. Make one simple selection,
and your LOAD SIZE, SOIL LEVEL, WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE and WASH/SPIN SPEED are automatically set. Then all you have to
do is press START.

Easy ONE

TOUCH Cycles.

You can change any of the automatic settings simply by pressing the desired pads.

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PRESS... AUTOMATICALLY SELECTS... THEN PRESS...

ONE

TOUCH selections for Model WPRB8050. ge.com

Changing the automatic settings.

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

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

For non-colorfast cottons and blends, and items that
are labeled cold wash by the fabric manufacturer.

For knits, wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

For lingerie and items labeled hand-washable with light soils.
Provides periods of agitation and soak during wash and rinse.

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

Washer control panel for Model WPRB9110.

You can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel.

ONE TOUCH

Quick Start Guide

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models
with a fabric softener
dispenser)

• Add clothes

• Select wash cycle

• Check load size setting

• Close lid

• Push START

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Your new washer offers the convenience of starting your wash loads with our easy ONE TOUCH cycles. Make one simple selection, and
your LOAD SIZE, SOIL LEVEL, WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE, WASH SPEED and SPIN SPEED are automatically set. Then all you have to
do is press START.

Easy ONE

TOUCH Cycles.

This washer uses an advanced variable speed motor to provide you with superior clothes care and wash cycle flexibility. The use of
this motor allows your washer to agitate more slowly than a conventional washer, and to spin at speeds that more closely meet the
needs of your clothing.

Some wash cycles are pulsed, and will agitate and soak to provide you with better cleaning and less wear on your clothing. Some
spin cycles will start slowly and then accelerate, allowing more water to be removed from the clothes with less wrinkling. These
functions are a normal part of your new washer.

You can change any of the automatic settings simply by pressing the desired pads. The wash/rinse temperature can be
changed by pressing TEMP WASH/RINSE.

Changing the automatic settings.

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PRESS... AUTOMATICALLY SELECTS... THEN PRESS...

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

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

For non-colorfast cottons and blends, and items that
are labeled cold wash by the fabric manufacturer.

For knits, wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

For lingerie and items labeled hand-washable with light soils.
Provides periods of agitation and soak during wash and rinse.

For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is approximately 15 minutes,
depending on your household water pressure.

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About Clothes Care Cycles.

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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.

■ Starts with three minutes of agitation, then 12 minutes of soaking, followed by the
selected wash cycle.

■ Uses the speed and water temperature of your selected wash cycle.

To presoak a load without going straight into a wash cycle:

Press the PRESOAK pad. The washer will fill. You may change the automatic settings
if desired.

■ Three minutes of agitation is followed by up to 24 hours of soaking.

■ To soak less than 24 hours, press the DRAIN & SPIN pad or choose a wash cycle.

QUICK RINSE (on some models)

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.

HANG DRY (on some models)

If you air dry your clothes without the aid of a dryer, you may find that the slower final
spin speed of the Hang Dry setting produces fewer wrinkles in your clothing. This may
significantly reduce your ironing chore.

STAIN WASH (on some models)

For heavily soiled or stained items. Adds an extra agitation and soak at the beginning
of the wash cycle.

Appearance may vary

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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 settings cannot be set while a cycle is in progress.

To store a custom combination of settings:

Select a ONE TOUCH setting.

Change LOAD SIZE, SOIL LEVEL, TEMPERATURE, WASH SPEED or SPIN SPEED
to fit your needs.

Select any OPTIONS you want.

Press and hold the CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 pad until the washer beeps to store
your selection.

To recall your stored combination:

Press the CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 pad, then press START.

NOTE: DELAY 1-8 HRS. cannot be used in CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 settings.

To reprogram the custom settings:

Repeat steps 1–4 above.

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DRAIN & SPIN

DRAIN & SPIN any cycle at any time.

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About controls features.

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START/PAUSE

■ 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 interrupt the cycle; press again to continue

the cycle.

STOP

This pad should not be used to interrupt or pause a cycle.

Pressing this pad will cancel the current settings and the settings will be lost.

Estimated Time Remaining

■ Displays the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.

■ If the estimated time remaining is more than 60 minutes, “1H” will flash in the

display, followed by the additional remaining minutes. When the time remaining
is less than 60 minutes, the timer will count down.

■ Cycle time is affected by how long it takes the washer to fill. This depends on the
water pressure in your home. The “smart” timer “learns” the amount of time it
takes to fill your washer and adjusts the total time accordingly.

NOTE: If PRESOAK is selected and a follow up wash cycle is not chosen, 2 dashes will
come up in the display.

Spot Spray

Provides a short spray of water to allow you to dampen clothing when you pretreat
stains.

Open the washer lid.

Press the SPOT SPRAY button. (You will see a short stream of water.)

Dampen your soiled garment with the SPOT SPRAY option and rub your favorite
pretreatment product into soiled area.

NOTE: The SPOT SPRAY option will not work if

■ the washer lid is down

■ the washer basket is filling

■ the water has already reached the level you selected.

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BLEACH SIGNAL (on some models)

The Bleach Signal is a reminder signal that can be turned on to remind you to add
bleach at the proper time in the wash cycle. Adding detergent and bleach at the same
time reduces the effectiveness of both the enzymes in the detergent and the chlorine in
the bleach. By adding bleach later in the wash cycle, you allow the detergent’s enzymes
to remove dirt and stains first, and then provide a more effective dose of liquid bleach
to whiten and sanitize your clothes.

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SIGNAL

Alerts you when the cycle is complete.

On some models, press SIGNAL to turn the beeper on or off.

On some models, press SIGNAL to select low or high volume, or to turn the beeper off.

2ND RINSE

Adds a second rinse to any cycle.

EXTENDED SPIN

Extends the last spin of a wash cycle. This will extract more water from your clothes.
Clothes will be drier when you use this option.

DELAY 1-8 HOURS (on some models)

Use to delay the start of your washer for 1 to 8 hours. First choose your wash cycle and
any options. Then press this pad for the number of hours you want to delay the cycle.
Press the START pad to start the countdown.

The countdown time will be shown in the Est. Time Remaining display.

Auto Balance (on some models)

The Auto Balance feature senses the wash load distribution for an even spin. Models
with Auto Balance have an indicator light that tells you when the feature is active.

About other features.

PerfecTemp Plus

PerfecTemp Plus senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the temperature

of the fill water.

The lid must be closed for PerfecTemp Plus to work.

If your water is too cold, detergent will not dissolve effectively and clothes may not
get clean. If the water is too hot, fabrics could be damaged.

PerfecTemp Plus adjusts these water temperature extremes for better washing
performance.

You may hear the water valves turning off and on while the water temperature is being
adjusted. This is normal.

Some models have an indicator light that tells you when PerfecTemp Plus is active.

Appearance may vary

Cycle Status Indicator Lights

The cycle status indicator lights display what part of the cycle the washer is in.

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About washer features.

The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model)

The agitator cap fits into the top of the

agitator. If it accidentally comes off, simply
put it back on.

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.

To use, follow these steps:

Make sure dispenser is securely
attached to agitator.

Use only liquid fabric softener.
Pour into dispenser, using amount
recommended on package.

Never pour fabric softener directly on
clothes. It may stain them.

Add water to dispenser until it reaches
the maximum fill line.

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Do not pour anything into the agitator if
the agitator cap or dispenser is removed.

Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models)

Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator.

Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on
the inside of the cup with your fingers. Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover.

To clean the dispenser, soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the
following solution:

■ 1 US gallon (3.8 liters) warm water

■ 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy duty liquid detergent

■ 1 cup (240 ml) bleach

If necessary, loosen build-up with a clean, soft cloth after soaking. Do not use a stiff
brush; you may roughen the surface of the dispenser.

Rinse and reassemble dispenser. Place dispenser back on the agitator.

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Liquid Bleach Dispenser

The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into your wash load.

Check clothing care labels for special instructions.

Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.

■ 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
dispenser. Avoid splashing or over-filling dispenser. If you prefer to use powdered
bleach, add it into the wash basket with your detergent.

■ Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.
Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

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