GE GTW680BSJWS 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. 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 default settings for that cycle. Some cycles and options may not be available on some models. Items to Wash Heavily to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. Cycle Colors Wash Temp Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Casual clothes, lightly soiled office wear. Casuals Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Lingerie and special care fabrics with light to normal soil. Delicates Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Medium to lightly soiled athletic wear items. Active Wear Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Dark colored cottons, linens, and mixed loads. Cold Wash Small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Examples include one casual ZHDURXW¿WRU soccer uniforms. Wet load of items. For items that need only to be rinsed, use this cycle with Deep Rinse option. Cleaning the basket of residue and odor. No clothes to be washed using this cycle. Speed Wash Drain & Spin Basket Clean Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Hot Soil Level Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Spin Selection Max More Normal No Spin Max More Normal No Spin Max More Normal No Spin Max More Normal No Spin Max More Normal No Spin Max More Normal No Spin Max More Normal No Spin Options Available Stain Removal Guide Deep Fill Warm Rinse Auto Soak Deep Rinse Delay Wash Extra Rinse Stain Removal Guide Deep Fill Warm Rinse Auto Soak Deep Rinse Delay Wash Extra Rinse Stain Removal Guide Deep Fill Warm Rinse Auto Soak Deep Rinse Delay Wash Extra Rinse Stain Removal Guide Deep Fill Warm Rinse Auto Soak Deep Rinse Delay Wash Extra Rinse Stain Removal Guide Deep Fill Auto Soak Deep Rinse Delay Wash Extra Rinse Stain Removal Guide Deep Fill Warm Rinse Auto Soak Deep Rinse Delay Wash Extra Rinse Warm Rinse Deep Rinse Extra Rinse Cycle Details This is the normal cycle which is recommended for normally soiled cotton and linen items. 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. Wash cycle tailored to care for casual clothes and office wear items. Utilizes a unique "tri-pulse" extra gentle agitate profile to provide special care to delicate fabrics. It is recommended to place small or ultra delicate items in mesh bags before washing. Cycle designed for care of medium to lightly soiled active wear, athletic wear, and technical fabrics. Incorporates a dual stage wash period with soak to effectively treat body soils and odors. Use the Heavy Duty cycle for heavily soiled sports clothing constructed of sturdy fabric. Cycle combines multiple wash agitation periods with soak periods to provide enhanced cleaning performance and energy efficiency with colder water temperatures. Utilizes more intense agitation profile, expedited wash period, and time saving continuous spray rinse to clean small lightly soiled loads in the fastest time possible. Utilizes a high speed spin to extract water from wet items. For items that need to be rinsed, select the Deep Rinse option when using this cycle. Ex. Heavy Normal Deep Fill Deep Rinse Recommended use of at least once per month. Never load laundry when using this cycle; laundry may become damaged or contaminated. Cycle incorporates a hot deep wash, intense agitation action, a dispenser purge (on some models), and a deep rinse. 5