Cycle, Sorting and loading, Setting the controls – GE WA5800R User Manual

Page 5: Soak, What happens in each setting (approximate minutes)

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Sorting and Loading

(continued)

Do not use Mini-Basket tub when washing regular

Position the

on the agitator. See How

loads. You’ll find complete details on how

when

to Use the

Pan section.

to use it in How to Use the Mini Basket Tub section.

See How to Use Bleach Dispenser section

Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents,

information on the Bleach Dispenser.

Other Additives section for information on

-

detergents and other laundry additives.

For information on how to use bleaches and fabric

softeners, see Other

Products section.

Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not to

.

Close the 1 id. Washer will

but not agitate or spin

overload. Clothes should be below retaining ring.
See How to Load Your Washer section.

with the lid open.

Setting the Controls

Use the Controls Setting Guide help you make the

Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to

proper selections.

your selected wash setting.

Select Water Level.

SMALL: Washer is less than

full clothes.

MEDIUM: Between l/2 and

LARGE: Over

MINI-BASKET: Not used

regular loads. See How

to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.

Select Wash/Rinse Temperature.

Pull Cycle Selector knob
out to start the washer.

you wish to change

setting after washer
has started, push Cycle
Selector knob in to stop
the washer and reset to the
new position. Setting can be changed at any time.

Tips to Help You Select Settings

Regular

Permanent Press

times plus an extra deep

rinse, spray rinse and spin provide
thorough washing and detergent
removal.

loads

of synthetic

delicate
fabrics. A
cold water

helps prevent set-in wrinkles in
permanent press shirts, blouses,
dresses and similar apparel with

soil.

Soak

Clothes
activate in
a soaking

agent for a
short time,
then the
water spins

n

out. Washer turns off at end of
Soak Cycle—must be reset for
desired wash cycle.

What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)

Regular Cycles

Permanent Press Cycles

No’rEs:

Cycle

.

Selector

Heavy

Normal

Soak

Normal

Light

Settings

Soil

.

Wash

20

II

4

Spin

7

7

7

7

Time

40

27

20

Total time includes

between each phase

the

time does

include water fill times. Fill times

vary depending on household water pressure and your
selected water

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