GE WA8616R, WA8600R Controls Setting Gude, Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

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CONTROLS SETTING GUDE

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

 

 

 

 

Wash Water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load

 

 

Temperature

 

 

Cycle

 

 

Cycle Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cottons and Linens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal Setting

Whi(e/Colortas(

 

 

HOI or Warm

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

 

Bright/Noncolorfast

 

 

Warm or Cold

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

 

Normal Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work Clothes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extra Cleaning Cycle

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy soil

 

 

Hot

 

 

 

 

Set at Start

Average soil

 

 

Hot or Warm

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

 

Normal Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Permanent Press. Treated Cottons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blends with Cottons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy or oily soil

 

 

Hot

 

 

Extra Cleaning Cycle

 

 

Set at Start

Average or light soil

 

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycle

 

 

Set at Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set at Start

stLlrdy

 

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycle

 

 

Delicate

 

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycle

 

 

Set at Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silks. Wools; Blends of Silk

 

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycle

 

 

Set at Start

and Wool

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rayon and Acetate

 

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycle

 

 

Set at Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Down-filled garments, if’ machine

 

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycle

 

 

Set at Start

washing is recommended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Clothes-Sturdy, such as

 

 

Hot

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

 

Normal or Light Soil Setting,

Diapers, Nightgowns. Shirts, Pads,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

depending on amount of soil

Sheets, Receiving Blankets,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coveralls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Clothes-Delicate

 

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycle

 

 

Set at Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blankets-Wool, Part-Wool, Cotton

 

 

Warm

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

 

5 min. soak, then Light Soil Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blankets—Synthetic, Electric

 

 

Warm

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

 

5 min. soak, then Light Soil Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curtains-DO NOT MACHINE

 

 

Hot or Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycle

 

 

Set at Start

WASH FIBERGLASS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chenille Bedspreads. Robes*

 

 

Hot or Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycle

 

 

Set at Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slipcovers, Draperies, Bfithrnats

 

 

Hot or Warm

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

 

Normal Setting

and Rugs+:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denims (especially Indigo Blue

 

 

Cold or Warm

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

 

Normal Setting

Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated

 

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycle

 

 

Set at Start

F~brics, Vinyl, Plastics ond

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Articles with Plastic Trim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pillows

 

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycle

 

 

Set at Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Chtck size. Some SI ipcovers. draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home-size washer.

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Contents Washer Help US Help YOU Read this book carefullyTo minimize the possibility of injury For washer operation Wortant S~EH ~STRUCTIONS~STRUCTIONS Setting the Controls Sorting and Loading~S to Help YOU Select Settings Extra Cleaning CycleRegular Cycles Permanent Press CyclePreWash Cycle Soak CycleWash Water Load Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Controls Setting GudeControls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Special Instructions Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care LabelsBleach How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan How to Use the Bleach DispenserHow to Use the Soak Cycle OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONSPage HOW to Sort CLOT~S Sort by Surface TextureSort by Fabric Sort by SoilTo Add Items After the Washer Has Started SELECT~G Detergents and Soap Advantages DisadvantagesRecommended Methods to Reduce Limestone Buildup Effecti on ClothesEffecti on Washer How to Partially Restore Clothes How to use detergent- granular or powderedRecommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load Amount required varies according toAdd This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level For information on water softeners, see the guide belowLaundry Product and npe How to Use It Special Instructions OT~R LA~RY ProductsHow Can You Prevent These After-You-Wash S@ins? Case of the Invisible StainOnce These Spoh Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them? Other Washable Fabrics White and Bleachable FabricsUSE this Problem Solver QUESTIONS?Problem Solver SHRIN~GE To remove wrinklesO5? How to remove the agitator To remove limestone from Filter-Flo panTo remove the agitator To replace the agitatorPage Wdll Be There Warranty

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