GE GFWS1700HWW Use and Care Manual - Page 10

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 dispenser drawer 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. The Prewash Compartment (on some models) „ Only use the Prewash Compartment if you are selecting the Prewash or Presoak cycle for heavily soiled clothes. Add measured detergent or prewash additive to the back left prewash compartment of the dispenser drawer. „ Detergent or prewash additive is flushed from the dispenser in the prewash or Presoak cycle (if selected). NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added. „ 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 „ High-efficiency detergent is required for this washer. Use the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount. „ Add measured detergent to the front left detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer. „ Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the wash cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used. „ 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. „ Using more detergent than the recommended quantity can cause residue buildup on your washer. Remove for powder detergent Max HE Liquid Detergent Setting 2X HE Liquid Detergent Setting (most common setting) PREWASH For Liquid Detergent Remove For Powder Max Fill 2X Fill 3X Fill 3X HE Liquid Detergent Setting Appearance may vary On models with a removable detergent cup „ Powder Detergent - Remove the liquid detergent cup and place it in a safe location outside of the washer. Follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions when measuring the amount of powder to use. „ Liquid Detergent - Locate the concentration of your detergent on the bottle. Do not fill above the Max Fill line in the detergent cup for your detergent concentration type. Remove for powder detergent Normal HE Liquid Detergent Setting 2X 1X remove for powder LIQUID 3X 2X HE Liquid Detergent Setting (most common setting) DETERGENT SO 3X HE Liquid Detergent Setting Appearance may vary 10 On models with a selection insert The detergent selection insert must be placed in the detergent compartment in a specific position according to what type of detergent you are using. „ Powder Detergent - Remove the detergent selection insert and place it in a safe location outside of the washer. „ Liquid Detergent - You will need to adjust the insert according to the type of Liquid Detergent you are using. The Icons on the side of the detergent compartment must line up on the center when the insert is in position. NOTE: Not all models have the 2x and 3x detergent settings. Some have only regular HE detergent settings. You must reduce the amount of detergent for 2x or 3x detergent per bottle instructions. 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 liquid detergent. Remove for powder detergent. Liquid detergent may seep under the insert prior to the start of the cycle. This is normal and will not affect the wash performance.