GE WA5857R - Manual (Page 4)

SAFETY
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Keep laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,
out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet.
Observe all warnings on container
labels to
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Keeptheareaaround and underneath
accumulation of combustible materials,
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such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
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Keep the floor around your appliances clean and
dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
To minimize the possibility of electric
shock, unplug this appliance from the
power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except for
the removal and cleaning of the lint filter).
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob
. to an position does NOT disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
Do not tamper with controls.
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Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
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Never climb on or stand on the washer top.
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Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent washer use.
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The laundry process can reduce the
flame of fabrics. To avoid
such a result, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
For washer operation
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Do not leave washer lid up during cycle.
This will stop the wash and spin action
and prevent completion of the cycle.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
water Temp. Regular
WARM
Cycles
COLD
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W.
Heavy
Sorting and Loading
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Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color Do not use Mini-Basket tub when washing regular
amount of soil, according to instructions in loads. You’ll find complete details on how and when
How to Sort Clothes section. to use it in How to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.
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Remove the pan and
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Add measured amount of detergent. See
Mini-Basket tub. The underside Detergents, Other Additives section for information
of the lid is a good place to put on detergents and other laundry additives.
the pan while loading or
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Load clothes wash basket, being careful not
clothes
to overload. Clothes should be below retaining
ring. See How to Load Your Washer section.
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