GE Unitized Spacemaker WSM2420, Use And Care Manual

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Sort by Weight

Separate

For information on tumble drying extra large 
items and different fabrics and loads, see the 
Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide.

Sort by Surface Texture

Separate

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and
chenille—give up lint.

LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract
lint. These must be dried separately.

from

Lint

Producers

Lint

Collectors

Sort by Fabric

Separate

In addition to 
sorting to reduce 
lint collection, we
recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar
construction together
whenever possible.

Sort by Color

Separate

from

from

Delicates

Cottons &

Linens

Synthetics, 

Blends & 

Poly Knits

Permanent

Press

from

from

from

Non- 

Colorfast

Whites

Lights

Darks

from

from

Heavy Items

(such as

towels)

Light Items

(such as

 curtains)

HOW TO SORT CLOTHES

Fabric and Drying Selections

Sorting

Energy-Saving T

ips

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR DRYER

• Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to 

run an extra cycle for one or two heavier, slower-
drying items.

• Do not overload dryer. The drum should be no more

than half full of wet articles. For efficient drying,
clothes need to tumble freely. Overloading prolongs
drying time and produces uneven drying.

• Use Automatic Drying Cycle whenever possible 

to help prevent overdrying and save energy.

• To help prevent ironing, remove garments

immediately at end of drying cycle and place 
on hangers.

• Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a

“warm” dryer will save energy.

• Clean lint filter each time you dry.

• Clean dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A

partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.