GE wsm2700 Manuale Utente

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BLEACH
Chlorine liquid

After wash action has started and

1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into

such as Clorox

™

brand

detergent is dissolved, add bleach 

washer or on dry clothes.

to dispenser and flush with one cup 

2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine

of water (see Loading the Washer 

bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s

Properly section).

sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast
colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.

3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special

instructions.

Non-chlorine such as

Follow package directions.

1) May be used on all kinds of fabrics.

Clorox 2

™

brand

Put bleach into washer with detergent.

2) Is most effective in hot water.

FABRIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as

Mix recommended amount with one

1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.

Downy

™

brand

cup (240 ml) water and add at start of

2) Reduces static electricity.

rinse cycle.

3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on

some clothes.

Wash additive such as

Follow package directions.

4) Do not pour directly on clothes.

Rain Barrel

™

brand

Add during wash cycle.

5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle,

such as Rain Barrel

™

brand, follow manufacturer’s

instructions exactly.

SANITIZER
Chlorine bleach

Use in case of infection and

Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and

such as Clorox

™

brand

contagious disease.

viruses.

See Bleach above.

WATER SOFTENER
Non-precipitating

Follow package directions.

Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping

such as Calgon

™

brand

Add at start of wash cycle.

water clear.

Precipitating such as

Follow package directions.

Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate

Borax

™

brand

Use with detergent in wash cycle.

which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.

SOAK AGENT
Such as Biz

™

brand

Follow package directions.

PRETREATING, STAIN
AND SPOT REMOVERS
Such as Spray’n Wash

™

and

Follow package directions. Treat only

CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be

K2R

™

brands

heavily soiled areas. Check garments’

damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain

care labels for instructions.

remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment
products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed
normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment
products is not covered by your warranty.

TINTS AND DYES
Powdered such as Rit

™

Follow package directions.

Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go

and Tintex

™

brands

NOTE: Tinted garments may not be

through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,

colorfast. Wash separately.

1/2 cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe
exterior parts. CAUTION: Tinting may discolor plastic in
washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration
but may never eliminate it.