GE 113D5497P183, VVVVA8876M How to sort the clothes, Sort by soil, Sort by fabric, Sort by color

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How to sort the clothes

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Sort by soil

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It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing.

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

Do any necessary mending—rips, hems, tears.

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Check all items for areas of

heavy soil or stain.

 

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Remove stains. For STAIN

 

Soil

REMOVAL GUIDE, SEE PAGE 19.

 

 

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LINT PRODUCERS—Such as terry toweling and chenille—give 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 page 20.

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Turn Poly Knits inside-out to minimize fabric surface damage.

EXTRA CLEANING

Special Modern Fabric Cycles for removable heavy and oily soils. (See page 5 for instructions.)

See page 19 “Stain Removal Guide:’

See page 6 “Controls Setting GuicieY

See page 20 “The Problem Solver.”

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Soaking and Pre-treating—

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.

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Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a prelim- inary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, seepage 9.

FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGEN13, SEE PAGE 17.

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In addition to sorting to reduce lint

collection, it is reco~mended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible.

Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in

w 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.

FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON

DIFFERENT FMRICS AND

LOADS, SEE PAGES 6 and 7.

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Contents Wsher Help us help you If you need serviceTo minimize the possibility of injury Read all instructions before using this applianceFor washer operation HpOrt@ Safety InstructionsHow to operate your clothes washer Setting the Controls+%‘%~f~~~ Tips to Help You Select SettingsRegularcvcle.i~~ Wash/Spin Wmh Water Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loadsLoad Speed Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Special Instructions Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care LabelsBleach Small Water LEVEL-213 How to use Bleach Dispenser @-tEnergy-Sa* Tips Do not use the Fabric Softener D~penser with the Soak Cycle Filter-Flo@EmSmall loads of regular fabrics How to use the Mini-BasketmtubNpicd Mini-Basket tub wash loads Special instructions for use of the Mini-Baske~ tubSort by color How to sort the clothesSort by soil Sort by fabricTo add items after the washer has started How to load your washerSoaps Factors to consider in selecting detergentsand soap~’ects on washer How to partially restore clothes $Results of use of carbonate detergents Effixts on clothes@R ecommended amount of detergent for average soil load How much dete~ent should you use?Oto 3 grains per gallon-SOFT An installed water softener in your home, orHard water-do you have it? Add this much water softener with a full water levelSpecial instructions Laundry Product and type How to use itOther laundry products SparREMOVERSOnce these spots become visible How to remove stainsOther W~hable Fabrics Stain removal guideQuestions? Use This Problem SolverProblem Possible Cause and Remedy Do not use detergent or soap ProblemGrayed Clothes Yellowed Possible Cause ANI Remedy~onne Problem SolverProblem Possible Cause and Remedy Yellowed Possible Cause and Remedy To remove wrinklesWasher WON’T Operate Problem SolverProblempossible Cause and Remedy Water Temperature is IncorrectWasher Is Noisy Water WON’TDrain Water LeaksActivator@ agitator. Remove Care and CleaningTo store washer For long vacationsFree of charge, call GE parts system provides accessBarrier-free kitchen for persons with Limited mobility To obtain these items’WA8898M Warranty