Sorting Wash Loads; Loading The Washer - GE GFWR4805 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Sorting Wash Loads

Colors
Whites
Lights
Darks
Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the
total wash load.
Pillows and comforters should not be mixed with other items. This may cause an out-of-balance load.
Sort dark-colored clothes from light-colored clothes to prevent dye transfer. This is a high-efficiency washer,
so it uses less water, making dye transfer more common.
WARNING
Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable liquids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Loading the Washer

The wash drum may be fully loaded with loosely
added items. Do not wash garments containing
flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).
Loading Examples
WORKWEAR
4 Jeans
5 Work Wear Shirts
5 Work Wear Pants
2 Terrycloth Bath
2 Flat Queen-Sized
Soil Fabric
Heavy Delicates
Normal Easy Care
Light Sturdy Cottons
- Fire Hazard
LINENS MIXED LOAD
2 Bath Sheets 4 Pillowcases
2 Hand Towels
10 Bath Towels/
12 Washcloths
2 Flat Sheets/
2 Fitted Sheets
7 Hand Towels/
2 Bath Towels/
Mats 4 Washcloths
OR
6 Shirts (Men's
or Women's)
Sheets
4 Pair Pants
2 Fitted
Queen-Sized
or Twills)
Sheets
5 T-shirts
4 Pillowcases
7 Pairs of Boxers
4 Pairs of Shorts
6 T-shirts
4 Pairs of
Sweatpants
4 Sweatshirts
2 Hoodies
7 Pairs of Socks
Lint
Lint Producers
Lint Collectors
To add items after the washer has started, press Start/
Pause and wait until the door is unlatched. The washer
may take up to 30 seconds to unlock the door after
pressing Start/Pause, depending on the machine
conditions. Do not try to force the door open when it is
locked. After the door unlocks, open gently. Add items,
close the door and press Start/Pause to restart.
DELICATES*
7 Bras
7 Panties
3 Slips
2 Camisoles
4 Nightgowns
OR
* Using a nylon
mesh bag for
small items is
recommended.
(Khakis
OR
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SPEED WASH
(2–4 GARMENTS)
2 Casual Wear
Work Shirts
1 Pair Casual Wear
Work Pants
OR
3 Soccer Uniforms
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