Loading And Using The Washer; Sorting Wash Loads; Properuse Of Detergent; Careand Cleaningof The Washer - GE WSLS1100 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Loadingand usingthe washer.
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SortingWashLoads
Sort b} coh)r (whites, lights, ('olo_), soil level, rid)tic
b'pe (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates), and
whether tile rid)tic produces lint (ten T cloth,
chenille), or a)llects lint (velveteen, corduroy).
ProperUse of Detergent
Add ch)thes and detergent, then start the washe_:
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too little or too
II/t/ch
detergent is a common
cause of latmdr_ problems.
You can use less detergent if }ou haxe soft water;
a smaller h)ad, or a lightly soiled load.
Loadingthe Washer
I,oad (h T items loosely, no higher than tile top row
of holes in the washer basket. _4]mn loading wet
items, make sm'e w_u set the load/water level high
enough to allow file items to move fi_eely. Water
level should just cover the clothes. To add items
after washer has started, open the lid and add the
additional items. Close the lid. _4hsher will start
automaticallv.
• Do not wrap large items like sheetsaround the
agitator.
• Do not wash fabrics containing flammablematerials
(waxes, cleaningfluids, etc.).
• Whenthe lid is up, a signal will sound and "Lo" will
appear in the displag Thewasher will not agitate
with the lid up.
Careand Cleaningof the Washer
Wash Basket: i,eave tile lid open after washing to
allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean tile
basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid
detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh
or grits, cleane_.)
FillHoses:
Hoses cmmecting washer to fimcet
should be replaced eve_ T 5 veals.
Exterior: hmnediately
wipe off any spills. _,\_il)e
with damp cloth. Try not to hit Stli_ilce with
shaq) objects.
MovingandStorage:Ask
tile sexMce technician to
remove water fl'om drain pump and hoses. Do not
store the washer where it will be exposed to the
weather:
Long Vacations:Be sm'e water SUl)ply is shut off at
fimcets. Drain all water fl'om hoses if weather
will
be below fl'eezing.
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