Preparing To Wash - GE WISQ416C Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions

Preparing to Wash

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Detergent
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Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's
Care Label when laundering.
Sort by color
(Separate colorfast from
non-colorfast fabrics*)
• Whites
• Lights
• Darks
Separate by fabric type
• Cottons and linens
• Permanent press cottons and
blends
• Synthetic and poly knits
• Delicates
Always add detergent before
adding clothes so that the deter-
gent can work effectively.
Using the correct amount of
detergent is one of the most
important things you can do to
make sure your wash comes out
clean. Always follow the detergent
package directions.
Separate lint producers from
lint collectors
• Lint producers: terry cloth and
chenille
• Lint collectors: velveteen and
corduroy
Sort by soil
• Light
• Medium
• Heavy
* Non-colorfast fabrics may bleed or fade. Sort by
individual color.
Using too little detergent is
a common cause of laundry
problems. Use more detergent if
you have hard water, large loads,
greasy or oily soils or lower water
temperature.