Loading And Using The Washer; Fabric Care Labels - GE GFWS1705 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Loading and using the washer.

Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Preparing Clothes
To avoid snags during washing:
Follow these steps to maximize garment care.
• Close garment zippers, snaps, buttons and hooks.
• Mend seams, hems, tears.
• Empty all items from pockets.
• Remove nonwashable garment accessories such as ornaments and nonwashable trim materials.
To avoid tangling, tie strings, draw ties and belt-like materials.
Brush away surface dirt and lint; treat spots and stains.
Promptly wash wet or stained garments to maximize results.
Mix garments using recommended maximum load sizes on page 13.
Use nylon mesh garment bags to wash small items.
Wash multiple garments at one time for best results.

Fabric Care Labels

Below are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be laundering.
WASH LABELS
Machine
wash
cycle
Water
temperature
BLEACH LABELS
Bleach
symbols
DETERGENT LABELS
12
Normal
Permanent Press/
Gentle/
wrinkle resistant delicate
Hot
(50°C/120°F)
Any bleach
Only non-chlorine bleach
(when needed)
Use only HE High-Efficiency detergent.
Do not wash Do not wring
Hand wash
Warm Cold/cool
(40°C/105°F) (30°C/85°F)
Do not bleach
(when needed)