GE WP2000S User manual

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Safe~ instructions ....................3, 4
Operating Instructions, Tips
Agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control SeRings..............................................6
Cycle Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,
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Cycle Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Energ~Saving Tips ........,......,........................7
LintFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operating the Washer...........................6- 10
PreWash...........................................................6
Soak
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Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings .......8
Care and Cleaning
Storage and Vacation Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
User Maintenance Instructions ...............19
GE Appliances
Problem Solver.......................l5-l9
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Centera 800.626.2000
Preparation
Detergents and Additives ..................11, 12
Hard Water
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Loading the Washer...............................7, 10
Sorting Clothes
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Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Stain Removal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Washer Connections ...........,........................5
Consumer Services ..............,...23
ApplianceRegistration.................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................23
Model and Serial Numbers
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Repair Service .................................................2
Warran~........................................Back Cover
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Models. WP2000S WP2050S

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I]eti)rc llsing yotlr \vnsllcr,
t-~i](l this I)()()k Cilrefully.
II is il)lcll(lc(l 10 help j~ou
op(-I.:I[c aIILl lnainlain your
ncw appliance properly.
Keep il h;llldy fol. ilIISWCrS (0
your llucslions.
If you doll’1 understand something
(>r need more help, wrilc (include
y{~ur phollc I]umbcr):
~oilSlllllC1. Affilil’S
(;E Applial)ccs, Appliance Park
Louisvi]ic, KY 40225
Snve time nn(l money.
Before you rcl]ucsl scrvicc...
check lhc ProbIc[l\ Solver
scclion. 11 Iisls cattscs of minor
operaling problcn]s [hat you can
correct
yourse~.
If you received a
damaged appliance...
blmediately co[l[i~ct the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the appliance.
Write down tllc nloclcl
nncl serial numl)crso
You’ll find Ihcm on il label ull~lcr
the lid near the hinge on your
appliance,
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came
wilh
your appliance. Before sending in
this c’ard, please write lhcsc
numbers here:
Mdel Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your appliance.
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L:tl)c’lil]g i{ IIlt! c’s[ill)lisl)c(l bj’ (t]c FCdCI:Il ‘l”tii(lc C:on)nlissiol], Jillllliil.y 1984,
If You Neecl Service
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scrvit:c you rcccivc, here iirc three
slcps 10 IoIIJ JW for further help.
Firsl, contiic[ [IIc pCOplC WhO
FINALLY, if your problem
scrviccd your apptiancc. Explain
is still not resolved, wrilc:
why you arc not pleased. In most
Major Appliance Consumer
citses, [his will SOIVC [he problem.
Action Panel
NEXT, if you arc
s[ill not pleased, 20 North Wacker Drive
~~1.ite all the de[ails-tilcluding
Chicago, IL 60606
your phone number-to:
M’anager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

I<c:l[lar cycle
PreWasl~ Soak Cycle
F(~r nlosl c(~llons, Iincns, work and play clo[hes,
For use when clolhcs are excessively soiled.
Lollgcr wash lin~cs plus ‘an extra deep rinse, spray Provides an agi(atcd SOA, and a soak withou{
ril]sc ilnd spin provide lhorough washing and
agitii[ion, followed by agitation and spin.
dclcr&cn( rcnloval. Washer must be reset for desired wash cycle.
Delicates Cycle
Per]llanent Press Cycle
For Iingcric and gently used fabrics, lhis cycte has a
For loads of synthclic and/or delicale fitbrics.
tl~sl][ Ie W;lsl] illld il SIOW spin.
~- A cool down helps prevent set-in wrinkles
in
perlniancnl press shirts, blouses, dresses and
similar ilppill.el.
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[)SLS IIIC IIL)sc’ coIIIIcclor i)ro\’idc(i with Ihc washer for a
‘1’0 disconnect the Washer:
1)1)(’ I’; IIIccI col)nculiol).
● Unplug the electrical power cord and put il back in
‘1.1~ Cfjllnecl t]l~ W;lsl]el.:
its slorage area.
● Li 1“[ Ihc hoses off lhe storage rack on (hc back
01- Il)c wasl]er.
● Allach the I1OSC
(Iolll]cclor 10 [hc
Iiluccl a(iaplcr by
p(lliing down 011 lhc
Iockil]g coll;Ir while
1 il’[illg up 011 IIIC
c.~)llllcclor UIII il i[
SlliljlS ifllo l)lilC’C.
WATER’ FLOW % HosE
BU~ON
CONNECTOR
● \ lo\\”1}1 1111’11 01) I IIC \\fil ICI’ filllCRC I ill I IIIC WiJ~,
● I ‘III I I lie’ clc(’1 ri~:al power corn I“roll) [I)c Ilack of
I Ilc I\’: Isllcr. I’lttg IIlc power cord illlo ~1 3-prong
ylo~lj)(l~(] (}1, [ I(.( .
down and pull dfi hose
conncclor dew]] [o disengage from [he fiiucc[ ad;lpte.r.
● Drtiin water frolll (IIC
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hoscs [hrough [hc
hose colulcclor.
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s Hang [hc hoses on the
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sloragc rack.
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l~,,,.t:,l)lc ‘~110 Faucet Connections
1[’ !ou II;IVC Iwo scpar:llc
‘1’0 connect the Washer:
i\ ’; IicI. COIIIICCS[ iol]s, your
● Connecl the hot and cold wa(cr inlet hoses 10 the hot
\\:;lsllcl’ (’;111 [)C Collncclc(l
lo I)(JIll II)C 110[ illld cOl([
and cold faucets.
ti’1llc’1’ I’il lICCIS. }’011 C~ll
● Secure [he drain I1OSC 10 the sink or stand pipe.
[Jill’c.llllsc IIlis kil froill
● Plug lhc power cor(i into a 3-prong grounded o(]I Ict.
)’0111” (;E Scrvicc illl(i
t’illlS C.Cl\lCl. 01. ilU{l]oriZC(l
‘l-o disconnect tht Wiisher:
CIUSIOIIICI ~ill.C@ scrviccrs.
● Tw.J1 wa[cr fauccls off.
● Unplug power cord and rclurn il to the SIOrilgC [ll”Cil.
● Disconrlect (I1c dl.i~in al~d waler supply I) OSCS, }li\t]~
[hem on tile slor;lge rack,
J)e,.,,l:lilellt IllstaliatiOI~
\V\4~P2050S w;lshcr ciin be converted from portable
You will need lwo fill hoses, one drain hose and
10 /W1.lllilllClll. Illstruclions for permancn[ installation
four leveling legs. These can be purchased fi.om
c(~t])c with t I]c washer.
your GE Service ‘and Parts Center or authorized
Customer Care” servicers.

HOW TO OPERATE YO~ WASmR
Fcalurcs and appearances may vary slightiy
JYARNIN(;—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons }vhen using your
;Ippli;lncc, re;~d the ~PORTANT iSAFET17 1NSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
WWP2000S — Stationary model
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Spacemaker Waher
Wun
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Setting tllc Controls
Usc Ihc Suggcs(cd Fabric ancl Cycle Set(i]lgs guide
~ Pull Cycle Selector knob out +,,~~ ,
I(> help yotl ll\iikC tllc proper selcc[iol)s.
to start the washer. H you
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~ Select Wnsl,/Ri”se ‘1’empernture,
wish 10 change setdng after
~ l’IIsh (.:ycle Selector knob in and Iurn clockwise 10
washer has started, push
Al
Cvcle Selector knob into
-W +
}’0111” $CICCIC(I lVilSll se[tif]g.
–, --- – ---- –
slop the washer and reset to the
new position. Setting
citt~ bc changed ilt any Iinlc.
NWP2050S — Portable model
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W-A
LoadSize
Wun
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MMC TemP
Setting tllc (:ontro]s
I.lsc IIIU SIIggCSIC-(1 Filb[ic [III(I CyCIC Scllings guide
I(J Ilclp you lll;ikc IIIC proper scicctions.
~Sclcct W;,tcI. Level.
EX’rl{A SMALL: A fcw S[llilll itcms.
SNIALL: Washer is Icss ti~an 1/3 full ofclothcs.
hlEDIUM: Bc[wccn 1/3 and 2~ full.
LARGE: Over 2/3 fUll.
For bcs( clcanillg rmults, the load rnusl be able (o move
freely
ill I he Wil[cl.. Too big a load or too Iitlle water can
C:IUSC wear or Ic:ir of load i[ems.
o Select Wash/Rinse Temperature. Selccl ti]c
MANUAL SELECTION, if your washer is
connected to
[he sink. (This will allow you to
adjust the waler temperatures at (he faucet. )
Q Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise 10
your selected wash setting.
~ Pull Cycle Selector knob
out to start the washer.
M
“al
you wish to change setting after
a’
Slw *
washer has starled, push Cycle
Selector knob in to ;top the washer and rcsc( 10 (he
new position. Setting can be changed at any tilllc.
‘Ii) I)clp l’C!lllo\,C llCilV~ soils ;111(1 ccrlain slains, [hill
● The Prcwnsh SeII ing slarls the washer aI lhc second
IILOC’(1 cx lr;I prctrc:lll]lcnl, yollr washer will go through
wash period.
p~’ri~)ds Of ilgi[lt(ioll ii]l{l soilks. The Prc\vilst) and SO~k
● Use recommended amounts of dctcrgcnl or pre-soak
U! LIL’S sl)(~lltd iilwiiyx bc follow~d by a WaSh cycle.
addi[ive.
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● Special care is needed when soaking or prewashing
laulldrv. Scc the Other Liiundry pl”od~lcls secli~ll.

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{~ycie Tin~cs —
Total Cycle Tin~es (Al)l)roxinl ate Minutes)
N( )’1.1;S:
● ‘1.{)lill Iin)c illcllldcs pauSCS t)c(wccll C:ICI1 phase Of ttlC CyCIC.
● “1.() [al [il))c docs //()( il)clude wa[cr fill dmcs. Fill times vary
(Icpcll(l ill: ~)[1 l~ouschold water pressure and your scleclcd water level.
l<cgular
Pcrmancnl Press
Delica(cs Prewash/So’ak
\v\vP2000s
32
32
22
18
Rcglllal’
PC1.nlilllCnl PI.CSS Dclica[cs PI.e\vilsh/Soi\k
\v\vl ’2050s”
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32
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S(~rting ;tn(l Lo:~ding
● ~or( clolt)cs Ci{rcflllly by fiibric lypc, weight, color
● Load clothes into wash basket, being c~arcful not
;IIId ii]~]ollt)[ of soil, according to instructions in How
to overload. See How to bad Your Washer sec(ion.
10 Sorl Clothes scclion.
● For -tiormatio~ on how to use blmches and fabric
● Add ~lcitslli.cd amotult of detergent. See Detergents
softencl:, SeeOtidfQL~@R~tiCt$Sm!~2n.
scc[ion for iilformalion on detergents and ~i~ler
1,!,. $.,1- , ,, -1.1 :..
● Close tie lid. Washer will fill but not spin with (I]c
I,i.’tllll y ‘.1:(. I llV-CS.
lid open.
Miinu~l Cle:~n Lint Filter
C’lCilll Illc filler al Illc boltom of Itlc agi[alor aflcr
CVCI.y IOil(t I“or [JIC hCSl fillcril]g I.CSUIIS.
N()’1.11: Tt~c loa~l Iypc will vary
Itlc amounl 01” Iilll build-up.
~ .J&@
‘1’() CICilll :
1. Lift ofl” [t}c ;Igi[iltot. bi{l.1.ci.
\ A’*’$
*G,TAToR~
2.
3
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Wash or wipe the filler
clean in the bottom of the
agilaior barrel. The filler
is not removable.
&$
\&
<i.
fk~:y
RCpli~CC the ~ghiltor barrel
,and snap il in (o place.
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MANUAL-CLEAN
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LINT FILTER
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ENERGY-SAWNG TPS FOR YOUR WAS~R
11’ )’OUI cIOIIICS ilr)(l tlol}sct]ol(l i[cms do[l’t l~k ~learl
● 11 you must wash smaller loads, adjus[ [hc iiinollilt
;Ii)d fICSII af[cr \vilsllit)~, you will probably rewash
of water. Small loads should have lower wi~tcr Icvcls,
IIICIII . . . illld Illill lllCiUIS YOU’11 waslc energy.
Rcl]]Cli~bCl 10 SOI[ YOUI- CIOthCS carefully, iu~d loi~d
● Always rinse in cold water. The tcmpcraiurc
thcm properly, sclcci correct cycles, use enough of the rinse does
not affect cleaning.
dclcrgcni illld c.lIi)osc a \votct. tenjl)cl.utn~.e tval.nt
● Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local ulilit y
tIn{IIIeCII 1{1 t.clc({s(! lln[l get I.i(l of soil.
can tell you which are the off-peak hours.
● Tt.y 10 W:ISI1 ICSS of(cn. Save articles of the sanle
● Use your washer’s Normal Spin. This will remove
[}ll}c of filbric u]l[it you have a flllt Ioild.
rnorc water during spin, which will shorten drying
cycle to SilVC more energy.
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SUGGESTED F~WC Am CYCLE SETTINGS “
(.: J’CIC suggested
pc,.l)lllllclll PICSS ~k Kilils
[)clicales
I{cglli:lr
For Clothes Lf)ad~J:lbrics such ns:
● Syndlclics
● Pern]ancn( press, trca(cd cotlons,
blends with cottons
● Down-filled galments, if nlachine
washing is rccomendcd*
● Bilby clothes (delicate)
● Lingerie
● ColloIIs and 1 inens
● Dcni!ns
● Baby clothes (slurdy)
Sl)ccial instructions
‘}: [J(lwll-filled gill.lllCnlS
Wash frequently to fluff up the down ‘and retain the garn~cn(’s warn~th.
WASH SEPARATELY. Wci down gives off ‘an odor whic}l lnay be absorbed
by ~[[icr ~arlnen[~. ~dor disilppc~rs when gmcnl is dry. Treat heavily soiled
arcai with liquid detergcn[ 01: 3 past? !y,~de of waler and powdered dclcrgcl~~.
Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 garlr’.ents at a ti]n~ Q! add lowels to balance.
GARMENT MUST
BE WMBLE DRED.
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Sot.t l)y sill.fi~ce Textll[.e
Separate ,--- _
m
mm
.
LINT PRODUCERS—such as teny toweling and
chenille-give up IiIll.
0
: ~r~:;er~ J f~~~ %
Lint 0
Colledors I
LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-nladc libcrs ii[ld
“R. .@ . .1
napped fabrics like velveteen iUld COrd U1.Oy—~lll”ilCl
Iilll. ThCSC ]]]ust be washed Sepilliitcly.
I~(J[. ln~r~ illfor[]l;lti~n ~fl ]inl ~~[itr~l, see ‘1’llt’
Problenl Solver section.
Sot-t I)y I~:ll}t*ic
h) itddi(ioi) 10 sorling to
Separate
reduce IiIll collection,
il is reconunclldcd
roll
rom fro
Iha[ fabrics of Sil]liliir
conslrucl ion bc
WilShC(l logctllcr
whcncvcr possible.
,Soi-t 1).y Soil
S(”)l.t. I)v Colol’”
.
Separate
For instructions
on different fabrics
and loads, see the
Fabric and Cycle
Settings guide.
II I);I)S 10 CllCCli ill)(l prepat.e
clol h(Is for w:lslling.
“ 1?1)1 pi!’ p(k. kc’ls, brush 011[ cuffs,
7 ip 7,ippcrs. illld filSICIl S1l~])S,
ll~JokS illld 1)11[1011S.
● II() ;IIIj~ I)cccssary mending-rips,
I}cllls. [cars.
● CIhcCk illl ilcms for areas of heavy
soil or Slilill.
● I< CIIIOVC slains. Scc Slain
I{cl)loval Guide.
● Ttlrll poly knils illsi(lc-oul 10
I]] ill im i~,c fiibli~ SUI.faCC ([~ll]il~c.
IZX’1’R~f CLIII\NING
(See Tips to F1clp }’OU Select
Sct(illgs scc(ioll for ins~-uclions.)
See Slain Removid Guide.
Sec Fabric and Cycle Settings guide.
See The Problem Solver section.
Soaking and Pretreating-a good
way to loosen deep soils and stiins.
A dlorough so’aking with detergent
or SpWiid soaking agenl is another
way 10 rcmove heavy soils,
embedded dirt
ili]d even SOlllC slair~s.
So[~king ciul be either a complclcly
scp,arn(c washing step or a
prclimin’ary step 10a complelc wash
cycle. For detailed inl.ormatioll o]]
how to soak in your washer, scc
How to Usc the Soak Cycle.
FOR ~ORMATION ON
SOA~G AGENrS, see Other
Laundry Producb Guide.
● Pretreat hciivy soil by rubbil]g
in a small amount of liquid
detergent or a paste made 01’ Willcr
i~l]d powdcl.cd dctcrgcnl or s~i{]).
For best results, wai[ 1/2 hour
before washing.
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HOW TO LO~ YOUR WAS~R
This illllslrillion, will) clolllcsjllsl
r~’iI(.11 i IIg [he CIOIIICS Rclail]ing
1{ il)g. shows :1 proper load. Clolllcs
lI;I\’~S iIIIlp!C 100111 10 I11OVC bc~illlsc
[Ilc)’ ;11.(’ 1)()( packc’(1 (Iowll, 1101’
\\ ’l”;l IIl)c(l ill’01111(1 I IIC ilgitillor.
(“;10[ lIcs ;IrC I();I(I(.(1 llr}~ siilcc \vL.1
i 1<’11)S ;I1’c’ I il;~”l) 10 [)ilik dOWl)
\l’1) i(.11 Cllcoilr;lgcs ()\~C1.10il(l il)g.
‘I”llis si~,e lt);Id rt’llllircs a full
\\F:IIcr fill.
\3)li:tf is tile best size load of
c“lothes-l;lrge, tncdium, or
slll:ill”? S:lvc time, energy :lnd
dl’tc’rgcrl[ [)!’ avt~idin& CX1l.il USC Of
I IIC’ \\ ’ilSllL’1”. ‘1”1.~ Ii) \\):lSh ~ fllll ]Oild
( )1’ L I()[ I)cs. I f yo[l Cilli it is bc[lcr IO
siI\’c clc)(l:cs un(i[ you have a full
Illilll. 11” ~~()~1 1)111S1 \V:l$l] sm;l]l Cr
10;1(1s, s;l\~c W: IICI”, Cncl’gy all(i
(lL’Ic.rgcIII b)’ ;idjusl il]g lhc waIc.r
1~’\~cl I’t)r [tic si7,c of IIIC 102(1. sec.
{)l)C1’ill itl:! Iils[ru(’lions.
● Load clothes dry.
o Take a properly sorlcd group of
clo[hes and drop thcm loosely ill
the wash baskc[ ill [his order:
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Large ilcms—like shecls. IJo
nol wrap around Ihc agil:llor.
Small ilcms-like
washcloths.
Medium size i(cms-like
towels.
DO NOT OwRLOAD YOIIR
WAS~R.
● Try to mix large and st])illl i[crns
in each machine load for l>c((cr
washing aclioll.
● Wash Iarge itcms (blankc[s, bcd
spreads, mattress pads, c[c.)
scpara[eiy.
● H rnachinc is overloaded, you
may experience ovcrsu[isillg or
out of bal,ancc conditions.
T{) Add Itenls After tile Washer Has Started
Q Turn off Ihc washer by pushing in ti]c Cycle
NOTE: When washing stockings, panty hose and
Sclct.1{ ‘]” knob.
other easily tngled items, always handle scpara{cly.
● Add a,
,ld(li[iot)i~l arlicles by submerging them nex[
To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of ii net
10 lhC ilgil~lOr.
laundry bag.
Sl)ecial Ilecollllllenclatiogls for Washing Pcrnlancnt PrCSS If YOU DO Not Ha}~e a Dryer
II’ you illC Ill;lcllillc-wilslling pcrmaneill plCSS CIOIhcS
● Be careful I1O[ to overload washer. Pcrmancn[ press
Il)il( you Plil]l [O Iil]c dry or drip-dry, usc exlra care [ O
clothes must have ample room to move freely. A
I)linimizc wril]kl ing in [hc wash process:
medium size permanent press load is lhc Iargcsl
● rtct~~O\~c clothes promp[ly as soon as WilSh Cr stops
that should bc washed.
and hang immcd ia[c]y.
● Use more water [h~ you would for a regular Ioild.
Use a medium water level for a small load. Usc an
extra
l,arge water level for a medium load.
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