GE GFW450SSKWW Use and Care Manual - Page 5

Control settings. GEAppliances.com 1 Power Press to "wake up" the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into standby mode. NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. 2 Start/Pause-Add A Garment Press to start a wash cycle. If the washer is running, pressing it once will pause the washer and unlock the door. It will take a few seconds for the door to unlock after pressing Pause. Press again to restart the wash cycle. NOTE: If the washer is paused and the cycle is not restarted within 15 minutes, the current wash cycle will be cancelled. NOTE: In some cycles the washer will drain first, then unlock the door when it is paused. NOTE: The washer performs automatic system checks after pressing the Start button. Water will flow in 45 seconds or less. You may hear the door lock and unlock before water flows; this is normal. 3 Wash Cycles The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match the items to be washed with the best wash cycle settings. For optimal performance, select the cycle that most closely matches the items being washed. Selections and options shown in bold are the suggested settings for that cycle. *Some cycles and options may not be available on some models. Items to Wash Cycle for normal, regular, or typical use for washing up to a full load of normally soiled cotton clothing. Cycle Soil Level Normal* Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Light Whites and household linens. Whites Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Light Towels, sheets, pillowcases and dish rags. Towels/ Sheets* Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Light Lingerie and special care fabrics with light soil. Delicates/ Hand Wash Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Light Small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Quick Wash or Speed Wash Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Light Wash Temp Extra Hot Hot Warm Cold Tap Cold Extra Hot Hot Warm Cold Tap Cold Extra Hot Hot Warm Cold Tap Cold Warm Cold Tap Cold Hot Warm Cold Tap Cold Spin Selection Max High Medium Low No Spin Max High Medium Low No Spin Max High Medium Low No Spin High Medium Low No Spin Max High Medium Low No Spin Options Available Cycle Details Stain Removal Guide Prewash or Presoak Add Steam Time Saver Extra Rinse Delay Wash Cycle for normal, regular, or typical use for washing up to a full load of normally soiled cotton clothing. Choose the Heavy or Extra Heavy soil level selection and Warm or Hot water temperature selection as appropriate for your clothes load for a higher degree of cleaning. Stain Removal Guide Prewash or Presoak Add Steam Time Saver Extra Rinse Delay Wash Cycle tailored to clean and brighten your whites. Stain Removal Guide Prewash or Presoak Add Steam Time Saver Extra Rinse Delay Wash Cycle designed for washing towels, sheets, pillowcases and dish rags. It is recommended that towels and sheets be washed separately for best care and washing performance. Stain Removal Guide Prewash or Presoak Time Saver Extra Rinse Delay Wash For lighty soiled items labeled handwashable. Provides gentle tumbling and soak during wash and rinse. Stain Removal Guide Prewash or Presoak Extra Rinse Delay Wash For cleaning lightly soiled loads in the fastest time possible. Cycle time is approximately 30 minutes, depending on selected options. 5