GE WA5800R, WA5826R operating instructions Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

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CONTROLS SETT~G GU~E

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

 

Load

 

Wash Water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature

 

 

Cycle

 

Cycle Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cottons and Linens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White/Colorfast”

 

Hot or Warm

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

Normal Setting

 

BrightiNoncolorfast

 

Warm or Cold

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

Normal or Light Soil Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work Clothes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy soil

 

Hot

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

Normal for small loads;

 

Average soil

 

Hot or Warm

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

Heavy for all other loads

 

 

 

 

 

Normal Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blends with Cottons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy or oily soil

 

Hot

 

 

‘Permanent Press Cycles

 

Normal Soil Setting

 

Average or light soil

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycles

 

Light Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sturdy

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycles

 

Normal Soil Setting

 

Delicate

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycles

 

Light Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silks. Wools: Blends of Silk

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycles

 

Light Setting

 

and Wool

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rayon and Acetate

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycles

 

Light Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Down-filled garments. if machine

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycles

 

Normal Soil Setting

 

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 Cycles

 

Light Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blankets—Wool, Part-Wool, Cotton

 

Warm

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

Light Soil Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blankets—Synthetic, Electric

 

Warm

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

Light Soil Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curtains—DO NOT MACHINE

 

Hot or Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycles

 

Light Setting

 

WASH FIBERGLASS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chenille Bedspreads, Rohes*

 

Hot or Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycles

 

Light Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slipcovers. Draperies, Bathmats

 

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 hleed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rubber-coated ltenls, Lamimrtcd

 

 

 

 

 

Permanent Press Cycles

 

Light Setting

 

Fabrics, Vinyl. Plastics and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Articles with Pltistic Trim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pillows

 

Warm

 

 

Permanent Press Cycles

 

Normal Soil or Light Setting,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

depending on amount of soil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Check size. Some slipcovers, draperies and hcdsprcads may be too large for automatic home-size washer.

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Washer ~LP US ~LP YOU Do not wash or dry articles that ~ havjf~~~hedin9 . ? soa To minimize the possibility of inju~ Do not repair or replace any part Appliance or attempt any Never reach into washer while it isFor washer operation HOW to Operate Your Clothes WasherWortant S~E~ ~STRUCTIONS Sorting and LoadingWhat Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Setting the ControlsTips to Help You Select Settings Regular Cycles Permanent Press Cycles Soak CycleControls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load Wash Water Temperature Cycle Cycle SettingRefer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels BleachSpecial Instmctions How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan How to Use the Bleach DispenserHow to Use the Soak Cycle Small loads of regular fabrics up to 272 pounds 1 kg ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash LoadsSpecial Instructions for Use of the Mini-Basket ~b Stuffed toys Tennis shoes~RGY-SAmG TWS Sort by Soil Sort by Sutiace TextureSort by Fabric Sort by ColorHOW to Load Your WAS~R To Add Items After the Washer Has StirtedLiquid Detergen Products Advantages Disadvantages PhosphatePowdered Detergents SoapsEffects on Clothes Effeck on WasherRecommended Methods to Reduce Limestone Buildup How to Partially Restore Clothes HOW Much Detergent should YOU USE?Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load MRD WATER-DO YOU ~~ IT? Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water LevelFor information on water softeners, see the guide below Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions BI,EACHCase of the Invisible Stain Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?How Can You Prevent These After-You-Wash Stains? See Controls Setting Guide Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable FabricsQUESTIONS? ~LLOWED ~ Problem Solver To remove wrinklesTEARS, Rips or ~ Problem SOL~R Consumer information serticeExterior How to remove the agibtorFib To Store WasherPage Wdll Be There Warranty