GE EWA4500 Owner's Manual page 9

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The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model)
The agitator cap fits into the top of the
agitatm: If it accidentally comes ofl_
simply put it back on.
The fabric softener dispenser autonmtically
releases liquid rid)tic softener at the proper
time dm_ing the cycle.
Do not stop the washer during the first spin.
This will cause the dispenser to empty
tOO soon.
[]Add
water to dispenser tmtil it reaches
the maximum fill line.
To use, follow these steps:
_] Make sure dispenser is seem'el} attached
to agitatm:
[_Use only liquid fabric soflene_:
Pour into disl)ensei; using, alnount
recommended on package.
Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes.
It may stain them.
Do not pour anything into flTe agitator if
the agitator cap or dispenser is removed.
Separate for cleaning
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models)
_] Remoxe the dispenser fl'om the top of the agitatm;
I I I
, ,",
I , I I ,
['_Se )arate the dis )enser cu ) fl'om the coxer bx ,,ras )ing the to ) and )ushing down on
the inside of the cup with )ore" finge_. Dispenser cup will pop free fl'om the coxe_:
[-3-]To clean the dispense_; soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser coxer in the
following sohlfion:
• 1 USga//on(3.8 liters) warm water
• 1/4 cup (60m/) heavy-duty liquid detergent
• I cup (240 m/) bleach
---] if ne('essaFy;
loosen buildup
with
a
(lean, soft cloth after
soakin r Do not rise a soft'
S ( ( ) o" " " "
bruA_; x, )u max, r u_hen, the surJace of the (hsi)ense_:
N Rinse and reassemble dispenser. Place dispenser back on the agitato_:
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach befin'e it reaches
into your wash load.
[_] Check clothing care labels fin" special instructions.
[_ Measure liquid bleach carefull 5 following instructions on the bottle.
• Neverpour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach dkect/y onto clothesor into the wash basket.
• Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser
r3--] gefl)re starting the washe_; pore" nleasured anlount of bleach directly into bleach
disi)enser. Axoid s I)lashing, or ovei_filling, dis I)enser. If you, I)refer to use I)°wdered
bleach, add it into the wash basket with your detergent.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as wnegarand/or rust remover Mixing can
producea toxic gas which may causedeath.