GE EWA4500 Owner's Manual page 9

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The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model)
The agitator cap tits into the top of the
agitatm: It it accidentally comes ofl_
simply put it back on.
The fabric softener dispenser auton_atically
releases liquid rid)tic sofiener at the proper
time dm'ing the cycle.
Do not stop the washer during the first spin.
This will cause the dispenserto emp_
tOO soon.
[]Add
water to dispenser tmtil it reaches
the maximum fill line.
To use, follow these steps:
_] Make sure dispenser is
securel)
attached
to agitatm:
['_ Use only liquid fhbric soflene_:
Pour into disl)ensei; using, amount
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 ) from the coxer b_ ,,ras )ing the to ) and )ushing down on
the inside of the cup with )ore" finge_. Dispenser cup will pop fl'ee from the coxer
[_]To clean the dispense_; soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser coxer in the
fidlowing solution:
• 1 USgallon (3.8 liters) warm water
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy-duty liquid detergent
• I cup (240 ml) bleach
r_lf necessary; loosen build-up with a clean, soft cloth after soa]dn * Do not use a stiff
S ( ( ) _Y " " '
bru,'h; '_,)u max, r u_hen, the sm_ace of the disl)ense_:
_-] Rinse and reassemble dispenser. Place dispenser back on the agitator.
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach befin'e it reaches into veto" wash load.
[Z] Check clothing care labels fin" special instructions.
r-_ Measm'e liquid bleach careflflly, 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
[_] Befbre starting the washe_; pore" measm'ed amotmt of 1)leach 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 yore" detergent.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as wbegarand/or rust remover Mixing can
producea toxic gas which may causedeath.