GE WWA8857R Washer User Manual


 
CONTROLS
SETTmG
GUDE
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
WasMSpin
Speed
Wash Water
Tem~erature*
Load
Cycle
Cycle Setting
Cottons
and
Linens
White/Colorfast
BrighUNoncolorfast
Work Clothes, etc.
Heavy soil
Average soil
Normal/Normal
Normal~ormal
Hot or Warm
Warm or Cold
Regular Cycles
Regular Cycles
Normal or Light Soil Setting
Normal
or
Light
Soil
Scttin~
Normal/Normal
Normal/Normal
Hot
Hot or Warm
Extra Cleaning Cycle
Regular Cycles
Set
at
Slart
Normal
Setting
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cottons
Hetivy
or oily soil
Normal/Gentle
Normal/Gentle
Hot
Warm
Extra Cleaning Cycle
Permanent Press Cycles
Set at Start
Normal Setting
Average or
Ilght
soil
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Delicate
Normal/Gentle
Gentle/Gentle
Warm
Warm
Permanent Press Cycles
Permanent Press Cycles
Normal Setting
Light Setting
Silks,
Wools; Blends of
Silk
and
Wool
Gentle/Normal
Warm
Special Cycles Knits Setting
Knits Setting
Normal Setting
Special Cycles
Rayon and Acetate
Gentle/Gentle
Warm
Warm
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing is recommended
Gentle/Gentle
Permanent Press Cycles
Baby
Clothes-Sturdy, such as
Normal/Normal
Hot
Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting,
depending on amount of soil
Diapers. Nightgowns: Shirts, Pads,
Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls
Baby Clothes—Delicate Gentle/Gentle
Warm
Permanent Press Cycles Normal Setting
Blankets—Wool, Part-Wool,
Cotton
Blankets—Synthetic, Electric
5 min. soak then
Normal/Normal
5 min. soak then
Normal/Normal
Warm
Regular Cycles Light Soil Setting
Light Soil Setting
Warm
Regular Cycles
Curtains—DO NOT MACHINE
WASH FIBERGLASS
Gentle/Gentle
Hot or Warm
Permanent Press Cycles Normal Setting
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes** Gentle/Gentle
Hot or Warm
Permanent Press Cycles Normal Setting
Slipcovers, Draperies,
Bathmats
& Rugs** Normal/Normal
Hot or Warm
Regular Cycles Normal Setting
Denims (especially Indigo Blue
Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed
Normal~ormal
Cold or Warm
Regular Cycles Normal Setting
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim
Gentle/Gentle
Warm
Special Cycles
Knits Setting
Pillows
Gentle/Gentle Warm
Permanent Press Cycles Normal or Light Setting.
depending on amount of soil
~:use
cold
Rinse
to
save
energy
**Check
size,
Some
slipcovers~-draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home-size washer.
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