GE GTWN7450DWW Use and Care Manual - Page 5

GEAppliances.com D Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob The wash cycle controls the type of washing process. The Cycle Selector knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and change the cycle/options to the new selection. Press Start to begin the new cycle selection. NOTE: When the knob is turned to another cycle, the tub light is turned on to assist in loading. The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing. Speedwash For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Provides light wash/rinse and short high speed spin. Delicates For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides light wash and low speed spin. Jeans For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Provides normal wash and a medium speed spin. (For heavily soiled work jeans, use Whites cycle.) Heavy Duty/Heavy Soil An above normal cycle for heavily soiled or stained clothes. A soak cycle is added and the agitate cycle is extended for extra cleaning. This more aggressive cycle should be used sparingly. Dark Colors For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeled cold wash. Provides normal wash and medium speed spin. Whites For heavy to lightly soiled whites, household linens, work and play clothes. Provides a heavy wash and a high speed spin. Normal/Light Colors For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. This cycle provides the best overall cleaning and should be used for most everyday items. Provides normal wash and medium speed spin. Towels/Sheets Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Provides normal wash and a high speed spin. Bulky Items/ For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags and similar large and bulky items. Large items Comforters, Pillows such as blankets, comforters, jackets and small rugs. Provides a normal wash and an extra heavy spin. Quick Rinse Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired. Provides an extra light wash and an extra high speed spin. Fabric Softener and Extra Rinse options are available with this cycle. Drain & Spin For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes. Provides a normal wash and a medium speed spin. BASKETclean Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. The washer will fill with hot water. Use this cycle once a month with liquid chlorine bleach or Tide® Washing Machine Cleaner. NOTE: Never load laundry while using BASKETclean. The laundry may become damaged or contaminated. See the Care and Cleaning section. E Settings Individual settings for agitation (Soil), water temperature (Temp), and spin (Spin) can be set from the minimum (lowest in column) to maximum (highest in column). In general, the higher up the column, the more washer energy will be used. NOTE: Higher Spin speeds typically reduce dryer time/energy usage (i.e. reduces total energy when using both a washer and a dryer). 5