GE GTW685BSLWS Use and Care Manual - Page 8

USING THE WASHER Getting started 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 the recommended settings for that cycle. Some cycles and options may not be available on some models. Items to Wash Cycle Wash Temp Soil Level Cycle for normal, regular, or typical use for washing up to a full load of normally soiled cotton clothing. Colors Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Casual clothes, lightly soiled office wear. Casuals Lingerie and special care Delicates fabrics with light soil. Waterresistant, bedding and bulky items, such as large coats, mattress pads, and bath mats. Medium to lightly soiled athletic wear items of Active Wear technical or synthetic fabrics. Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Dark colored fabrics and mixed loads. Cold Wash Small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Examples include one casual wear outfit or 3 soccer uniforms. Wet load of items. For items that need only to be rinsed, use this cycle with Deep Rinse option. Speed Wash Drain & Spin Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Spin Selection (Duration) 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 Cycle Details Stain Removal Guide Cycle for normal, regular, or typical use for washing up to a full load Warm Rinse of normally soiled cotton clothing. Auto Soak Deep Rinse Delay Wash Extra Rinse 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. Incorporates multi- stage fills and wash periods to provide optimal fabric care. Stain Removal Guide Wash cycle tailored to care for Deep Fill casual clothes and office wear Warm Rinse items. Auto Soak Deep Rinse Delay Wash Extra Rinse Stain Removal Guide Utilizes a unique "tri-pulse" extra Deep Fill gentle agitate profile and a low spin Warm Rinse speed to provide special care to Auto Soak delicate fabrics. It is recommended Deep Rinse to place small or ultra delicate items Delay Wash in mesh bags before washing. Extra Rinse Stain Removal Guide Cycle designed for care of medium Deep Fill to lightly soiled active wear, Warm Rinse athletic wear, and technical fabrics. Auto Soak Incorporates a dual stage wash Deep Rinse period with soak to effectively treat Delay Wash body soils and odors. Use the Heavy Extra Rinse Duty cycle for heavily soiled sports clothing constructed of sturdy fabric. Stain Removal Guide Cycle combines multiple wash Deep Fill agitation periods with soak periods Auto Soak to provide enhanced cleaning Deep Rinse performance and energy efficiency Delay Wash with colder water temperatures. Extra Rinse Stain Removal Guide Utilizes more intense agitation Deep Fill profile, expedited wash period, and Warm Rinse time saving continuous spray rinse Auto Soak to clean small lightly soiled loads in Deep Rinse the fastest time possible. Delay Wash Extra Rinse Deep Rinse Extra Rinse 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. 8 49-90577