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www.geappliances.ca
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . 3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
WPRE5240
Control Panels and Settings . . .4–6
WPRE6280
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8
Loading and Using
the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–12
Stain Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–15
Customer Service
Service Telephone Numbers . . .18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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A Service Partnership. IMPORTANT! Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find them in the upper right corner on the back of your washer. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the li
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire WARNING! 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
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About the washer control panel. • Select load size and • Add clothes other wash options • Select wash cycle • Close lid • Add detergent • Push START Quick Start Guide NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting. Model WPRE5240 Model WPRE6280 4 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the control settings. Color Logic (on some models) Select the correct TEMPERATURE setting. Match the particular color below the words with the same color on the WASH/SPIN SPEED setting. Next, match the color again with the same color on the Cycle Selector knob. Example: Washing a load of medium soiled cotton towels and sheets. Choose the LOAD SIZE. 1 Choose the TEMPERATURE setting—for this load it would be th
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About the control settings. Temperature Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or instructions when laundering. Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the 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. REMEMBER: When choosing the cycle, the C
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About washer features. 2nd Rinse Option (on some models) When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may want to use the 2nd Rinse option. It provides a second deep cold rinse. Autosoak Option (on some models) This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically. Extended Spin Option (on some models) (
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About washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models. Liquid Bleach Dispenser (on some models) The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into 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
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. 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 Add detergent as the wash basket fills with water, before you load clothes
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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 the remove water from drain pump and hoses. Do basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid not store the washer where it will be exposed to detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh or gritty the weather. For informat
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Removing Specific Stains Bleach Solution: To remove stains on white or bleachable fabrics, try soaking the stained area in a container for five minutes in the following solution and then launder in the washer: 1 US gallon (3.8 liters) cool water 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach Foods on synthetic clothes may The invisible stain When They Become Visible: cause stains which are virtually • Rub the stain with undilu
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Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. STAIN White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics Grass, mildew, scorch Apply undiluted liquid detergent; • Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted liquid launder. (Treat mildew spots detergent; launder. Bleach with non-chlorine bleach; while they are fresh, before mold launder. Old mildew cannot be removed. Scorch can has a chance to weaken fabric.) seldom be removed. If either type stain remai
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. PERFECTEMP Possible Causes What To Do PerfecTemp wash The washer is in a cold rinse cycle • This is normal. The PerfecTemp feature is designed not temperature is incorrect to activate during a cold rinse cycle to improve the energy efficiency of your washe
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Before you call for service… OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do Washer pauses during The DELICATE cycle was chosen • This is normal. The DELICATE cycle has a short soak wash cycle period. Washer pauses during This is normal. • The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove spin cycle soapy water more efficiently. Washer won’t operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. Cont
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer 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 zippe
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Washer Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized technician. For service, call 1.800.361.3400. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full From the date of the one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace original purchase the defective part. Two Years Any part of the washer which fails due to a de
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes. 17
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Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website www.geappliances.ca Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Visit our Website, www.geappliances.ca, 24 hours a day, any day of the year! Schedule Service 1.800.361.3400 GE repair service is close to you. To arrange service for your GE appliance, all you have to do is call. Real Life Design Studio Upon request, GE can provide a brochure on designing a kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco, I
