GE MODEL WA7800R 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

 

 

 

 

 

WasMSpin

 

Wash Water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load

 

 

Speed

 

Temperature

 

Cycle

 

Cycle Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cottons and Linens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White/Colorfast”

 

 

Normol/Nornlal

 

Hot or Wtirm

 

Regular Cycles

 

Normal or Light Soil Scttin:

 

 

BrightiNoncolorf ast”

 

 

Normal/Normal

 

Warm or Cold

 

Regular Cycles

 

Normal or Light Soil Scttinr

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work Clothes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He~vy soil

 

 

Normal/Normal

 

Hot

 

Regular Cycles

 

Heavy or Normal Setting,

 

 

Aver~ge soil

 

 

Normal/Normal

 

Hot or Warm

 

 

 

 

depending on load size

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regular Cycles

 

Normal Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blends with Cottons”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy or oily soil

 

Normal/Gentle

 

Hot

 

Permanent Press Cycles

 

Normal Soil Setting

 

 

Average or light soil

 

Normal/Gentle

 

Warm

 

Permanent Press Cvcles

 

Normal Soil or Light Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Synthetics—Polyester. Nylon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sturdy

 

Normal/Gentle

 

Warm

 

Special Cycles

 

Knits Setting

 

 

Delicate

 

Gentle/Gentle

 

Warm

 

Special Cycles

 

Knits Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silks. Wools; Blends of Silk

 

Gentle/Normal

 

Warm

 

Special Cycles

 

Knits Setting

 

 

and Wool

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rayon and Acetate

 

Gentle/Gentle

 

Warm

 

Special Cycles

 

Knits Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Down-filled garments, if machine

 

Gentle/Gentle

 

Warm

 

Permanent Press Cycles

 

Normal Soil Setting

 

 

washing is recommended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such”as

 

N~rm~l/Normal

 

Hot

 

Regular Cycles

 

Normal or Light Soil Setting,

 

 

Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

depending on amount of soil

 

 

Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Clothes—Delicate

 

Gentle/Gentle

 

Warm

 

Special Cycles

 

Knits Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blankets—Wool, Pafi-Wool,

 

5 min. soak then

 

Warm

 

Regular Cycles

 

Light Soil Setting

 

 

Cotton

 

Normal/Normal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blankets—Synthetic, Electric

 

5 min. soak then

 

Warm

 

Regular Cycles

 

Light Soil Setting

 

 

 

 

 

Normal/Normal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curtains—DO NOT MACHINE

 

Gentle/Gentle

 

Hot or Warm

 

Special Cycles

 

Knits Setting

 

 

WASH FIBERGLASS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes*

 

Gentle/Gentle

 

Hot or Warm

 

Special Cycles

 

Knits Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slipcovers, Draperies, Bathmats & Rugs*

 

Normal~ormal

 

Hot or Warm

 

Regular Cycles

 

Normal Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denims (especially Indigo Blue

 

Normal~ormal

 

Cold or Warm

 

Regular Cycles

 

Normal Setting

 

 

Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated

 

Gentle/Gentle

 

Warm

 

Special Cycles

 

Knits Setting

 

 

Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Articles with Plastic Trim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pillows

 

Gentle/Gentle

 

Warm

 

Perrnanent”Press Cycles

 

Normal Soil or Light Setting,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

depending on amount of soil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Contents UseatiQretiide ~LP US ~LP YOU This washer must be properly To minimize the possibility of injuryWortant Safety ~STRUCTIONS For washer operationSetting the Controls Sorting and LoadingPermanent Press Cycles ~S to Help YOU Select SettingsRegular Cycles Knits CycleMini-Quick Cycle What Happens in Each Setting Approximate MinutesSpin Add bleach ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash LoadsSpecial Instructions for Use of the Mini-Basket ~b SM~B~- MrgeHow to Use the Bleach Dispenser How to Use the Mini-Quick CycleHow to Use the Filter-Flo Pan How to Use the Soak CycleControls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Controls Setting GudeLoad Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels BleachENERGY-SAVING TWS Sort by Fabric Sort by Surface TextureSort by Soil Sort by Color HOW to Load Your WAS~R To Add Items After the Washer Has StartedProducts Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Effects on Washer Effects on ClothesRecommended Methods to Reduce Limestone Buildup HOW WCH Detergent should YOU USE? How to Partially Restore ClothesRecommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level ~RD WATER-DO YOU ~W IT?For information on water softeners, see the guide below Sanitizer Laundry Product and Npe How to Use it Special InstructionsSoak Agent Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them? HOW to ~MOVE STA~SCase of the Invisible Stain How Can You Prevent These After-You-Wash Shins?Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics USE this Problem Solver QUESTIONS?Yellowed Clothes Blueorgray Color Stains Shrinkage General Problem Solver Washer WON’T Operate TemperatureHeavily Soiled WaterWasher Pauses CycleWdll Be There Warranty