GE WA5857R operating instructions Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions

Laundry
Product and ~pe	How to Use It		Special Instructions
BLEACH			1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into
Chlorine liquid	Use your bleach dispenser.
such as Clorox brand	See How to Use Your Bleach		washer or on dry clothes.
	Dispenser section.		2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine
			bleached such as: 1007. cotton flame-retardant children’s
			sleepwear, siik, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast
			colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
			3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special
			instructions.
Non-chlorine such as	Follow package directions.		1) May be used on all kinds of fabrics.
Clorox 2 brand	Put bleach into washer with detergent.		2) Is most effective in hot water.
FABRIC SOFTENERS			1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.
Rinse additive such as	Mix recommended amount with one
Downy Brand	cup (240 ml) water and add at start of		2) Reduces static electricity.
	rinse cycle.		3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on
			some clothes.
Wash additive such as	Follow package directions.		4) Do not pour directly on clothes.
Rain Barrel brand	Add during wash cycle.		5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle,
			such as Rain Barrel brand, follow manufacturer’s
			instructions exactly.
SANITIZER
Chlorine bleach	Use in case of infection and		Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and
such as C1orox brand	contagious disease.		viruses.
	See under Bleach above.
WATER SOFTENER	Follow package directions.
Non-precipitating			Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
such as Calgon brand	Add at start of wash cycle.		water clear.
Precipitating such as	Follow package directions.		Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate
Borax brand	Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.		which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.
SOAK AGENT	Follow package directions.
Such as Biz brand
PRETREATING, STAIN
AND SPOT REMOVERS	Follow package directions. Treat only	CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be
Such as Spray>n Wash
and K2R brands	heavily soiled areas. Check garments’	damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain
	care labels for instructions.		remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
			direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment
			products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed
			normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment
			products is not covered by your warranty.
TINTS AND DYES
Powdered such as Rit	Follow package directions.		Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go
and Tintex brands	NOTE: Tinted garments may not be		through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
	colorfast. Wash separately.		1/2 cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe
		exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in
			washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration
		but may never eliminate it.

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