GE WA9895S HOW to Sort CLOT~S, Sort by Surface Texture, Sort by Soil Sort by Color

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HOW TO SORT CLOT~S

Sort by Surface Texture

Separate

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—gjve up lint.

LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately.

For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section.

Sort by Soil

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Sort by Color

In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible.

For instructions

Separateon different fabrics and loads, see the

Fabric and Cycle Settings guide.

It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing.

●Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons.

Q Do any necessary mending—rips, hems. tears.

Q Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain.

Q Remove stains. Use the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle that is designed to remove stains and stubborn soil automatically, and refer to the Stain Removal Guide when you elect to pretreat and scrub stains by hand.

“Turn poly knits inside-out to minimize fabric surface damage.

Soaking and Pretreating—a good way to loosen deep soils and stains.

A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to remove heavy soils, embedded dirt and even some stains.

Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a preliminary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see the How to Use the Soak Cycle section.

FOR INFORMATION on SOAKING AGENTS, see the Other Laundry Products Guide.

Q Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing in a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent or soap. For best results, wait 1/2 hour before washing. Or wash small, extremely soiled loads in the Mini-Basket tub using the SPOTSCRUBBER cycle.

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Contents Washer Save time and money If You Need ServiceRead this book carefully If you received a Damaged washerTo minimize the possibility of injury Wortant Safew ~STRUCTIONS For wmher operationPermanent Press Cycles Extra Cleaning CycleRegular Cycles Handwash System@ Select Water Level HOW to Operate Your Clothes WasherSetting the Controls Cold/coldSorting and Loading Cycle Times Total Cycle Times Approximate MinutesSuggested Fabwc Am Cycle SETT~GS Special Instructions Down filled garmentsHow to Use the Filter-Flo Pan How to Use the Bleach DispenserHow to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser How to Use the Mini-Quick, Delicates Cycle How to Use the Soak CycleHow to Use the Auto Soak Cycle ENERGY-SAVING TWSTennis shoes ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash LoadsSpecial Instructions for Use of the Mini-Basket ~b Odds are good that will remove these stains Spotscrubber Stain Removal ShortcutChances are will remove the following stains ~pical Spotscrubber Cycle Wash LoadClose the washer lid and set the controls What Happens During the Spotscrubber CycleAdd bleach, if desired Sort by Soil Sort by Color HOW to Sort CLOT~SSort by Surface Texture HOW to Load Your Washer To Add Items After the Washer Has StartedHard WATER-DO YOU ~VE IT? How to use detergent granular, powdered or liquidHOW Much Detergent SHO~D YOU USE? Amount required varies according toSpecial Instructions How to Use ItLaundry Product and ~pe Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them? To Apply Stain Removal Products by HandCase of the Invisible Stain How Can You Prevent These After-You-Wash Stains?Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics Stains That Need PretreatmentStain ~eatment QUESTIONS? Blue or Gray Problem Solver To remove wrinkles+$? To replace the agitator How to remove the agitatorTo remove the agitator Page Page We’ll Be There Warranty
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