GE WPDH8800JMV Owners Manual - Page 10

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the washer features. The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by pulling it out until it stops. After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach, fabric softener or detergent. You may see water in the bleach and fabric softener compartments at the end of the cycle. This is a result of the flushing/siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer. Use only HE High-Efficiency detergent. Powder Icons Insert in rear position for powder detergent Liquid Icons Insert in forward position for liquid detergent The Prewash Compartment I Only use the Prewash Compartment if you are selecting the Prewash cycle for heavily soiled clothes. Add measured detergent or prewash additive to the back left prewash compartment of the dispenser drawer. I Detergent or prewash additive is flushed from the dispenser in the prewash cycle (if selected). NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added. I Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead to over sudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes. The Detergent Compartment I Only use high-efficiency detergent in this washer. Use the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount. DO NOT fill above the MAX line. The detergent selection insert must be placed in the detergent compartment in a specific position according to the type of detergent you are using. I Powder Detergent - Place the insert in the rear position. The Powder Icons must line up on center when the insert is in the powder position. I Liquid Detergent - Place the insert in the forward position. The Liquid Icons must line up on center when the insert is in the liquid position. Move the insert by pulling it up and replace it by sliding it down between either the rear or front detergent compartment molded rails, as desired, for powder or liquid detergent. I Add measured detergent to the front left detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer. I Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the wash cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used. I Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead to oversudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips The Liquid Bleach Compartment If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid bleach, not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 ml) and pour into the center compartment labeled "LIQUID BLEACH" marked with this symbol . It is recommended to use High-Efficiency (HE) bleach in this front-load washer. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes. NOTE: Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser. The Fabric Softener Compartment If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the compartment labeled "FABRIC SOFTENER." Use only liquid fabric softener in the dispenser. Dilute with water to the maximum fill line. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener, which could stain clothes. 10 NOTE: Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load.