How to use the filter-flo pan, How to use the bleach dispenser, How to use the soak cycle – GE WA5857R User Manual
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How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan
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The Filter-Flo pan is the
filter. Position the Filter-Flo
pan on the agitator after
loading clothes into
the washer. Lint is
easily seen and removed
after the wash is finished.
NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash
basket. Do not put items to be washed in the
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Filter-Flo pan. Do not place detergent packets
in the Filter-Flo pan.
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The Filter-Flo pan also serves as a lid for the
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Mini-Basket tub. See How to Use the Mini-Basket
Tub section.
How to Use the Bleach Dispenser
Use this dispenser with
liquid bleach only.
If you prefer to
use powdered
bleach, pour it
pour
bleach
into the bleach dispenser.
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Measure bleach carefully. Here are some
recommended amounts:
LARGE WATER LEVEL—I cup (310 ml) liquid
SMALL WATER LEVEL—2/3 cup (
ml) liquid
MINI-BASKET tub—1/4 cup
ml) liquid
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Pour measured amount of
directly into
bleach dispenser.
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Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow.
Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause
fabric damage.
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Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto
clothes or into the wash basket or Mini-Basket
tub.
How to Use the Soak Cycle
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SOAK CYCLE
temperature
automatically
be cold.
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For a hot or
warm soak, set the
Wash/Rinse Temp.
control to HOT/COLD
turn the Cycle Selector
the Regular Cycles.
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:
or WARM/COLD and
knob to NORMAL in
Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to
agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to
SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the Cycle Selector knob to
complete the cycle.
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For an extended soak, allow the washer to
and
agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking
agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop
the washer (keep lid closed) and
to soak for as
long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out the
Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.