GE WSM2780R - Manual (Page 14)

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How to Partially Restore Clothes That Have Developed Limestone Deposits
Soak clothes in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of
vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for
15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER. Then
wash clothes in the washer using detergent.
CAUTIONS:
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Vinegar soak solution may reduce the
wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics
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Vinegar so& may damage the dyes in some fabrics.
HOW DETERGENT SHOULD YOU USE?
The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most
important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean.
Amount required varies If the recommended amount of
according to: detergent produces too many suds,
1. Water hardness
switch to a low detergent
2. Amount of soil
brand. and follow instructions
3. Size of load
on package.
4. Type of detergent Using too little
5. Wash temperature detergent is a
Use more detergent if you have...
common cause
1. Hard water
of laundry
2. Large loads
problems. Always
3. Greasy or oily soils
measure detergent
—
4. Lower wash temperature
in a standard measuring cup.
5. Low phosphate detergent
How to use
granular or powdered:
For best results, add detergent
to the wash basket before loading
clothes. If you load your clothes
first, add detergent next to
the agitator.
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve
well,
the detergent in
hot water, then pour directly into
the wash basket.
Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load
DETERGENTS
CONCENTRATES
AND
LIQUIDS
Water Level Setting
Water
Hardness Medium Small
VERY HARD 1 cups 1 cups cups
1 0-20 Grains (360 ml) (300 ml) (180 ml)
HARD 1 cups 1 cups cup
4-10 Grains (300 ml) (240 ml) (120 ml)
cup 1/2 cup cup
O-4 Grains (180 ml) (120 ml) (60 ml)
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0-20 Grains FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
1. Use recommended amount
of detergent for your load
and water hardness as shown
in guide at
2. When using other detergent
types—follow directions
on package.
3. For hard water treatment,
see Hard Water Guide.
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