Oops. Put non HE detergent in my HE washer.

[mrsd2006]

I didn't even check the Tide, I assumed it was HE. I filled up the tank so it's got a half a bottle of non HE detergent in there. Is this really bad? Is it going to overflow with suds ? Lol

[demandypants]

[mrsd2006]

You're no help, pants  It's not that bad, at least not yet.

[demandypants]

I couldn't resist, dd and I have been watching the Brady Bunch I really have no helpful information , but there has to be some way to get it out of there

[lilac05]

I'm not positive, but it might be OK. Do you have a way to select the amount of detergent that it uses? Maybe if you choose the lowest level of detergent in a large load, and then do an extra rinse (or two), you'll be OK. I'm guessing the manual or google will have more suggestions.

[sierramist03]

You might want to do an extra rinse or two

[mrsd2006]

Yes, I can select the amount of detergent and add an extra rinse to the cycle. I just have to remember to do it each time.

[CrazyLucky]

Ok, I am embarrassed to admit I have purchased non HE detergent on THREE separate occasions. The bad news is, the way I discovered each time was the huge amount of suds on the floor. The good news is, it was several loads before that happened. So if this is your first load, you may be in luck. DOn't use it on purpose though.

[mrsd2006]

Sept 11, 2015 20:59:53 GMT -5 CrazyLucky said:

Ok, I am embarrassed to admit I have purchased non HE detergent on THREE separate occasions. The bad news is, the way I discovered each time was the huge amount of suds on the floor. The good news is, it was several loads before that happened. So if this is your first load, you may be in luck. DOn't use it on purpose though.

Ugh. I have half a Costco size bottle in the automatic dispenser. 

[Deleted]

It's a miracle my laundry area hasn't filled with suds yet because I forget to check the label half the time. Love that Brady Bunch episode!

[compassrose]

Mine doesn't leak, but it does beep like crazy with some detergents that are he or non-he. I have to get he-only.

[House4Me]

Sept 11, 2015 17:13:03 GMT -5 mrsd2006 said:

I didn't even check the Tide, I assumed it was HE. I filled up the tank so it's got a half a bottle of non HE detergent in there. Is this really bad? Is it going to overflow with suds ? Lol

Filled up the tank? Did I miss something? I just bought a new washing machine and I can't fill up my tank? What a genius idea though so we don't have to constantly pour detergent in the machine every time…. 

As for HE vs no, when I did initial research on it a few months ago the HE is low suds bc it uses less water. So maybe the worst case scenario is you might have some residue left on your clothes.

[mrsd2006]

Sept 13, 2015 20:24:41 GMT -5 House4Me said:

Sept 11, 2015 17:13:03 GMT -5 mrsd2006 said:

I didn't even check the Tide, I assumed it was HE. I filled up the tank so it's got a half a bottle of non HE detergent in there. Is this really bad? Is it going to overflow with suds ? Lol

Filled up the tank? Did I miss something? I just bought a new washing machine and I can't fill up my tank? What a genius idea though so we don't have to constantly pour detergent in the machine every time…. 

As for HE vs no, when I did initial research on it a few months ago the HE is low suds bc it uses less water. So maybe the worst case scenario is you might have some residue left on your clothes.

It has tanks for detergent and softener. 

[House4Me]

Sept 13, 2015 20:42:56 GMT -5 mrsd2006 said:

Sept 13, 2015 20:24:41 GMT -5 House4Me said:

Filled up the tank? Did I miss something? I just bought a new washing machine and I can't fill up my tank? What a genius idea though so we don't have to constantly pour detergent in the machine every time…. 

As for HE vs no, when I did initial research on it a few months ago the HE is low suds bc it uses less water. So maybe the worst case scenario is you might have some residue left on your clothes.

It has tanks for detergent and softener. 

Amazing! How did I miss this in my search for a new set. What is the brand you have? 

[mrsd2006]

I think it's this one:

products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-specs/GTW860SSJWS

[carolinagirl831]

I've done this before and it was a lot of suds but no other harm