Loading and using the washer.
Alwags follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering, ge.com
SortingWashLoadsSortbg color(whites,lights, colors), soil level,
fabric tgpe (sturdg cottons, easg care,delicates)
and whether thefabric produceslint (terrgcloth,
chenille)or collects lint (velveteen,cordurog).
ProperUseofDetergent
Adddetergent andstart the washer before adding
clothesso that thedetergent canwork effectivelg.
Usingtoo little ortoo much detergent isa common
cause of laundrg problems.
Youcan use less detergent if gouhave soft water,
a smaller load or a lightlg soiledload.
LoadingtheWasher
Loaddrg items Iooselg,nohigher than the top row of
holesin the washer basket.When loading wet items,
makesure gouset the load/water level high enough
to allow the items to move freelg. Water level should
just cover theclothes.To add itemsafter washer has
started, lift the lid and submerge additional items next
to the agitatoE
•Donot wrap long items likesheetsor pants
around the agitaton
• Do not washfabrics containing flammable
materials(waxes,deaning fluids,etc.).
• Agitation willnot start with the lid up.
Care and cleaning of the washer.
Wash Basket:.Leavethe lid open after washing to
allowmoisture to evaporate. Ifgou want to clean
the basket, use a clean softcloth dampenedwith
liquiddetergent; then rinse.(Donot useharsh or
grittg cleaners.)
FillHoses: GErecommends changing the hoses
everg5 gears.
Exterior: Immediatelg wipe off ang spills.Wipe
with damp cloth.Trg not tohit surfacewith
sharpobjects.
Moving and Storage: Ask the servicetechnician to
removewater from drain pump and hoses.Seethe
Installation Instructions packed with productfor
information on how to reinstall the shipping rod
tokeep the tub stationarg when moving the washeE
Formore information, visitge.com orcall
800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).Donotstore
thewasher where itwill beexposed to the weatheE
Long Vacations: Besure water supplgis shut off at
faucets.Drain all waterfrom hosesif weather will
bebelow freezing.