GE Appliances GFWN1100, Owner'S Manual

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Loading and using the washer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.
Sorting Wash Loads
Preparing Clothes
Colors
Whites
Lights
Darks
Soil
Heavy
Normal
Light
Fabric
Delicates
Easy Care
Sturdy Cottons
Lint
Lint Producers
Lint Collectors
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Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half
the total wash load.
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Washing single items is not recommended. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one or two
similar items.
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Pillows and comforters should not be mixed with other items. This may cause an out-of-balance load.
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To avoid snags during washing:
• Close garment zippers, snaps, buttons and hooks.
• Mend seams, hems, tears.
• Empty all items from pockets.
• Remove nonwashable garment accessories such as ornaments and nonwashable trim materials.
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To avoid tangling, tie strings, draw ties and belt-like materials.
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Brush away surface dirt and lint; treat spots and stains.
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Promptly wash wet or stained garments to maximize results.
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Mix garments using recommended maximum load sizes on page 11.
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Use nylon mesh garment bags to wash small items.
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Wash multiple garments at one time for best results.
Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Follow these steps to maximize garment care.
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- Fire Hazard
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.