GE Appliances G153 Owner's Manual page 54

About washer features.
OPTIONS
OFF
2nd Set when adding
RINSE FABRIC SOFTENER
EXT FABRIC SOFTENER
SPINAQoFTENER2nd RNS & X NOD S_N
x NODS _,X AUTO 2rid RNS
SOAK
The Fabric Softener Dispenser
The agitator cap fits into the top of the agitator,
If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back
on,
r31 Add water to dispenser until it reaches the
maximum fill line,
The fabric softener dispenser automatically
releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time
during the cycle,
Do not stop the washer or raise the lid during
the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to
emptg too soon.
To use, follow these steps."
-_'-I ake sure dispenser is securely attached to
agitator,
Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the agitator cap or
dispenser is removed.
r_l Use only liquid diluted fabric softener, Pour r_--ISelect FABRIC SOFTENER setting knob to
into dispenser, using amount recommended --activate the cycle,
on package, Note: Fabric softener will not dispense if the
Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes, knob is in the OFF "position,
It mag stain them.
Separate for cleaning
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on
some
models)
I-1"1Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator,
r_-i Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on the
inside of the cup with your fingers, Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover,
r3-1 To clean the dispenser, soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following
solution:
• 7 US gallon (3,8 liters) warm water
•
7/4cup (60 ml) heavy-duty liquid detergent
•
7 cup (240 ml) bleach
4-1If necessary, loosen buildup with a clean, soft cloth after soaking, Do not use a stiff brush; you
may roughen the surface of the dispenser,
r-5-1Rinse and reassemble dispenser, Place dispenser back on the agitator,
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Liquid Bleach Funnel
The water fill dilutes liquid chlorine bleach as the washer fills for the wash cycle,
I-1"1Check clothing care labels for special instructions,
r2-1 Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle,
•
Neverpour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket,
•
Do notpourpowdered bleach into bleach funnel,
Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach funnel, Avoid
splashing or over-filling dispenser, If you prefer to use powdered bleach, add it into the wash
basket with your detergent,
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover,
Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death,