Loading And Using The Washer; Sorting Wash Loads - GE PFWS4605 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation

Loading and using the washer.

Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

Sorting Wash Loads

Colors
Whites
Lights
Darks
Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half
the total wash load.
Washing single items is not recommended. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one or two similar
items.
Pillows and comforters should not be mixed with other items. This may cause an out-of-balance load.
Sort dark-colored clothes from light-colored clothes to prevent dye transfer. This is a high-efficiency
washer, so it uses less water, making dye transfer more common.
WARNING
Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable liquids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Doing so so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Loading the Washer
The wash drum may be fully loaded with loosely
added items. Do not wash garments containing
flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).
Loading Examples*
WORKWEAR
4 Jeans
5 Work Wear Shirts
5 Work Wear
Pants
*Using a nylon mesh bag for small items is recommended.
12
Soil
Heavy Delicates
Normal Easy Care
Light Sturdy Cottons
- Fire Hazard
LINENS MIXED LOAD
2 Bath Sheets 4 Pillowcases
2 Hand Towels
10 Bath Towels/
12 Washcloths 2 Flat Sheets/
2 Fitted Sheets
7 Hand Towels/
2 Bath Towels/
2 Terrycloth Bath
4 Washcloths
Mats
OR
6 Shirts (Men's
or Women's)
2 Flat Queen-Sized
Sheets
4 Pair Pants
2 Fitted
Queen-Sized
5 T-shirts
Sheets
7 Pairs of Boxers
4 Pillowcases
4 Pairs of Shorts
6 T-shirts
4 Pairs of
Sweatpants
4 Sweatshirts
2 Hoodies
7 Pairs of Socks
Fabric Lint
Lint Producers
Lint Collectors
To add items after the washer has started, press
START/PAUSE and wait until the door is unlatched.
The washer may take up to 30 seconds to unlock
the door after pressing START/PAUSE, depending on
the machine conditions. Do not try to force the door
open when it is locked. After the door unlocks, open
gently. Add items, close the door and press START/
PAUSE to restart.
DELICATES*
7 Bras
7 Panties
3 Slips
2 Camisoles
4 Nightgowns
OR
* Using a nylon
mesh bag for
small items is
recommended.
(Khakis
or Twills)
OR
SPEED WASH
(2–4 GARMENTS)
2 Casual Wear
Work Shirts
1 Pair Casual Wear
Work Pants
OR
3 Soccer Uniforms