GE GFWR4805 Owner's Manual page 25

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Truth or myth?
Truth
or
Myth?
Answer
Explanation
There is not enough water
to properly wash my clothes
My frontload washer may
add time or run longer then
the original displayed time.
I should
see suds/foam
during
a wash cycle in the
frontload
washer.
It is best to wash full loads
and like fabrics t ogether.
I need to keep the washer
level for proper operation
and to reduce vibration.
It is impossible
to overload
a frontload
washer.
If not periodically cleaned,
my wash basket and gasket
may not maintain a fresh
smell.
Frontload washers have a
"pump filter" that needs to
be cleaned periodically.
I cannot add items to a
wash cycle once it has
started.
Items left in pockets can
cause damage to the
rubber door gasket
MYTH
TRUE
MYTH
TRUE
TRUE
MYTH
TRUE
TRUE
MYTH
TRUE
Since frontload washers do not require the tub to fill with water like topload
washers, significantly less water is required to thoroughly wash and rinse each
load. Except for certain cycles like Handwash and Basket Clean that use more
water, you will not see a visible water line on the door glass.
Occasionally, the washer may need to add more time to the cycle. This is mainly
due to automatic load redistributions to better balance the load and reduce
vibration. It is normal operation for the washer to add time to the cycle to
rebalance the load. Common causes of out-of-balance loads or longer cycle
times are a clogged pump filter (see the Care and Cleaning section), un-level
washer, or exceeding the recommended maximum load sizes.
HEdetergents, which should be the only detergents used in your
GEfrontload washer, have been formulated to clean effectively
without causing a build-up of suds. If you add detergent until a
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visible suds/foam level is reached, you may be using too much
detergent and negatively impacting washer performance.
Remember, more suds/foam does not equal more cleaning
power. Follow the manufacturer's directions for HE detergent.
Wash multiple similar garments at one time for best results. Washing single
items can cause an out-of-balance condition.
If the washer is uneven, adjust the leveling legs so that they are firmly touching
the floor and the lock nuts are securely tightened. This is especially important
if the washer is installed on a pedestal. Leveling the legs on the washer or the
pedestal require the same steps.
Although the capacity of the frontload washer allows for larger loads than a
traditional topload washer, care must be taken to not overload the wash basket.
See the Loading and Using the Washer section for recommended maximum
load sizes. Overloading the washer can lead to reduced wash performance and
clothes becoming trapped between the door glass and the gasket, possibly
causing damage to your gasket or your clothes.
This is true for all washers, not just frontload. Regularly run a BasketCleancycle
and clean around the rubber door gasket. When not in use, you may leave the
door slightly open for the inside of the washer to air dry. Close supervision is
necessary if this appliance is used by or near children.
Due to the nature of the frontload washer, it is sometimes possible for small
articles to pass to the drain pump. The washer has a filter to capture lost items
so they do not damage the drain pump. To retrieve lost items, clean out the
pump filter (seethe Care and Cleaning section). Indicators of a clogged pump
are long drain and cycle times, wet clothes at the end of a cycle, incomplete
cycles or washer pausing in the middle of a cycle.
To add items after the washer has started, press Start/Pause and wait until the
door is unlocked. The drain pump may run briefly before door is unlocked. Do
not try to force open the door when it is locked. After the door unlocks, open
gently. Add items, close the door and press Start/Pause to restart.
This is true for all frontload washers. Remove all loose items from your clothes.
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