GE WBSR3140 - Manual (Page 6)

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Control settings.
Load Size
Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level
should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly.
Temperature
Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care
label or instructions when laundering.
Wash Cycle
The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The chart below will help you match the
wash cycle setting with your clothing.
COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.
POWER WASH For heavily soiled and heavy-duty fabrics. This cycle provides a longer agitation.
POWER RINSE Provides an automatic, second deep rinse to thoroughly remove detergent or bleach from
your clothes.
15 MIN/30 MIN For very soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then
AUTO SOAK moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.
PREWASH Use to wash heavily soiled clothes twice with detergent in each cycle. Automatically advances into
the COTTONS wash cycle.
To deliver extra detergent:
Liquid Detergent–Place in fabric softener dispenser for use in second wash. DO NOT use dispenser
for fabric softener.
Powder Detergent–Place extra detergent in tub for use in first wash (approximately 1
1 ⁄
2
times normal
amount recommended).
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