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ge.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Operating Instructions
Instructions
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5
WPGT9150
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–8
Loading and Using
the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–13
Step-by-Step Instructions . . . . . .13–16
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .17–19
Consumer Support
Cons
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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 for
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions ge.com WHEN USING THE WASHER Never reach into washer while it is moving. To minimize the possibility of electric shock, Wait until the machine has completely stopped unplug this appliance from the power supply before opening the lid. or disconnect the washer at the building’s distribution panel by removing the fuse or Use this Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or switching off
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About the washer control panel. Control Panel Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1 3 4 5 2 6 Power 1 Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into idle mode. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. 4 Installation Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Instructions
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions ge.com Wash Cycles 2 The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match ™ the wash setting with the loads. The GentleClean lifters lightly tumble the clothes into the water and detergent solution to clean the load. WHITES/HEAVY DUTY For heavily to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. COLORS/NORMAL For heavily
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About the washer features. NOTE: Features may not be available on all washer models. Cycle Signal Use the SIGNAL button to change the Press the button until you reach the volume of the end of cycle signal. desired volume. Soak Soak is an extra wash before the main NOTES: wash. Use it for heavily soiled clothes or • When selecting soak, it is for clothes with a care label that recommended to use powder recommends soaking before washing. detergent in the main wash (detergent) Be sure to add hig
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions ge.com Using the Liquid Bleach Dispenser The bleach dispenser automatically WARNING! Do not mix dilutes and dispenses liquid chlorine chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids bleach at the proper time in the wash such as vinegar and/or rust remover. cycle. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which 1 Check clothing care labels for special may cause death. instructions. The manufacturer’s recommended
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About the washer features. NOTE: Features may not be available on all washer models. Adding Detergent Insert NOTE: Use only low-sudsing, When using liquid detergent, make sure high-efficiency detergent such as the detergent box and insert are in place. ® Tide HE. For powdered detergent, remove both the detergent box and insert. Powdered Add measured detergent to the detergent detergent will not dispense with the Detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer. box detergent box and insert in plac
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Loading and Using the Washer. ge.com 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). Loading the Washer Load dry items loosely, no higher The washer will
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Loading and Using the Washer. Proper Use of Detergent Using too much detergent is a common detergent to use in your wash. You can cause of laundry problems. Today’s use less detergent if you have soft water, detergents are formulated to be effective a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. without highly visible sudsing. Be sure to NOTE: Use only low-sudsing, high- carefully read and follow manufacturer’s ® efficiency detergent such as Tide HE. recommendations for how much 3 To clean the drawer
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Installation Washer Instructions WPGT9150 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions completely and carefully. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for CAUTION – For personal safety, do local electrical inspector’s use. not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance. Do not, under any circumstances, • IMPORT
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Installation Instructions WASHER LOCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION The washer must be installed on firm flooring to minimize vibration during the spin cycle. Your washer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, as stated on a label on the back Concrete flooring is best, but a wood floor is of the machine. sufficient, provided floor support meets FHA standards. The washer should not be installed Minimum clearance between washer and adjacent on rugs or exposed
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Installation Instructions PARTS INCLUDED 1 UNPACK THE WASHER (CONT.) ❑ Water Hoses (2) Remove the Styrofoam block containing the Owner’s Manual, parts, water hoses and laundry product samples. ❑ Cable Tie Remove the power cord from the back of the washer. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED ❑ Adjustable Pliers ❑ Carpenter’s Level 1 UNPACK THE WASHER After the washer is in the home, remove the carton and Styrofoam shipping base from the washer. 13
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Installation Instructions ATTACH WATER HOSES TO WASHER CONNECT WATER HOSES 2 4 TO HOUSE UTILITIES Thread the hot water hose onto the washer hot water connection (ORANGE) and the cold water Connect the water hoses to the HOT and COLD hose onto the cold water connection (BLUE). water valves of your home. Hand tighten, plus Hand tighten; then make an additional 1/8 make an additional 1/4 turn with pliers. turn with pliers. Hot Cold ATTACH DRAIN HOSE 5 TO HOUSE DRAIN MOVE WASHER CLOSE Firmly ins
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Installation Instructions 6 SET REAR LEGS Tilt the washer forward (pivot on front legs) about 4 to 6 inches and gently lower the rear legs back onto the floor. This action will set rear leg adjustments to correspond to front settings. 7 LEVEL THE WASHER Move the washer into final position. • To check if the washer is level side to side, open the lid and place a level at the back of the opening above the dispenser drawer. • To check if the washer is level front to back, place a level at the s
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Installation Instructions 8 PLUG IN WASHER SERVICING WARNING – Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation after servicing/installation. For replacement parts and other information, refer to the Owner’s Manual for servicing phone numbers. WASHER STARTUP 9 Press the POWER button. NOTE: If the washer has been exposed to temperatures below freezing for an extended period of time, allow it to warm up before pressing POWE
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Before you call for service… ge.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Washer won’t Control panel is asleep • This is normal. Press POWER. operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off • Turn
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Cause What To Do Washer will not drain— Kinked drain hose or drain • Ensure that the drain hose is not kinked. Per the water standing in located higher than 8′ above floor recommended installation instructions, the drain outlet the tub cannot be over 8′ above the floor. Water leaks every load Hoses not installed correctly • Check all fill and drain hose connections to ensure that they are tight and secure. Water leaks Oversudsing of detergent • Ov
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions ge.com Normal Operating Sounds The following are normal sounds you may hear: Sound Description ™ Repeated starting and • The HydroWash action spins the wash basket in one direction, then pauses and spins in stopping the opposite direction to clean your items. Sound of water being • The washer adapts to the load size and type to add more water to the cycle as needed. added after the washer
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GE Washer Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, ® Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). date is needed to obtain service Please have serial number and model number available when under the warranty. calling for service. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year Any part of t
