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GE Profile WPRE5240 Owner's Manual

GE Profile WPRE5240 Owner's Manual

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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8
the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Stain Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Owner's Manual
WPRE5240
WPRE6280
175D1807P456
49-90189 08-03 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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 .
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 4: Operating Instructions Control Panels And Settings

    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...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Features

    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.
  • Page 8 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. Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle. Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.

  • Page 9: Loading And Using

    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.

  • Page 10: Loading And Using The Washer

    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.

  • Page 11: Stain Guide

    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: I 1 US gallon (3.8 liters) cool water I 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach Foods on synthetic clothes may The invisible stain...

  • Page 12: Loading And Using

    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;...

  • Page 13: The Washer

    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 washer.

  • Page 14: Before You Call For Service

    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.
  • Page 15 PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do Pilling • While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the Result of normal wear on poly-cotton blends and pilling process by washing garments inside out. fuzzy fabrics Snags, holes, tears, rips •...

  • Page 16: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 17 Notes.

  • Page 18: Customer Service Service Telephone Numbers

    Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3 Extended Warranties www.geappliances.ca Purchase a GE service contract before your warranty expires and benefit from a substantial rebate. That way GE service will always be there after your warranty expires. Visit our Website or call 1.800.461.3636.

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