To load a GE washer properly, place dry items loosely in the basket, ensuring the load is balanced evenly around the outside, filling towards the center for larger loads, and avoiding covering the Infusor with large items on applicable models.
Proper loading is crucial for achieving the best cleaning results and maintaining the optimal performance and longevity of your GE washer. It ensures adequate water circulation, balanced operation, and prevents damage to both your clothes and the machine.
Detailed Steps for Loading Your GE Washer
Loading your washer correctly involves a few simple steps focused on distribution and volume.
Key Principles for Effective Loading
Based on manufacturer recommendations, follow these principles when adding laundry to the washer basket:
- Load Dry Items Loosely: Do not cram items tightly into the washer. Load dry items loosely in the washer basket. This allows clothes to move freely during the wash cycle, ensuring that water and detergent can circulate effectively through the entire load, leading to cleaner laundry.
- Load Evenly and Loosely: For optimal performance and to prevent the machine from becoming unbalanced during the spin cycle, distribute the weight evenly. Load items evenly and loosely around the outside of the basket. As you add more items, especially with larger loads, continue filling in towards the center to maintain balance. An unbalanced load can cause excessive vibration and noise, and may even stop the wash cycle.
- Consider the Infusor (Non-Agitator Models): If your GE washer model uses an Infusor instead of a traditional agitator post in the center, be mindful of item placement. Do not place large items such as sheets, blankets and towels across the Infusor. This can restrict its movement and the water flow it helps create, impacting cleaning performance and potentially straining the mechanism.
Why Proper Loading Matters
Following these guidelines isn't just about getting your clothes clean; it also protects your appliance.
- Improved Cleaning Performance: Loose packing and proper water circulation mean detergent reaches all fabrics, lifting dirt and stains more effectively.
- Balanced Operation: Evenly distributed loads reduce vibration, making your washer quieter and putting less stress on internal components like the suspension system.
- Machine Longevity: Preventing imbalances and ensuring components like the Infusor can operate correctly contributes to the overall lifespan of your washing machine.
By taking a few moments to load your GE washer correctly, you maximize cleaning efficiency and help keep your appliance running smoothly for years to come.
