GE PFWS4600L0 Technical Service Manual page 15

Loading and using the washer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
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.
Washing single items is not recommended. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one or two
similar items.
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.
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
*Using a nylon mesh bag for small items is recommended.
Soil Fabric
Heavy Delicates
Normal Easy Care
Light Sturdy Cottons
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 Terrycloth Bath 2 Bath Towels/
Mats 4 Washcloths
OR
6 Shirts (Men's
2 Flat Queen-Sized
or Women's)
Sheets
4 Pair Pants
2 Fitted
(Khakis
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
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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.
OR
SPEED WASH
(2–4 GARMENTS)
2 Casual Wear
Work Shirts
1 Pair Casual Wear
Work Pants
OR
3 Soccer Uniforms
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