GE GTWN4250DWS Owners Manual - Page 5

GEAppliances.com B Temperature Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label or instructions when laundering. PerfecTemp senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the fill water to obtain a more precise temperature range for all wash temperatures except TAP COLD. For example, in a COLD wash selection, some warm water may be added to reach a temperature needed to better dissolve detergents. Often, detergents are not completely dissolved in very cold water, especially in cooler climates. During winter months, when the water entering your home is colder, or for locations with very cold water year round, use the PerfecTemp COLD to help dissolve powdered detergents and to improve the cleaning of your clothes. The TAP COLD feature turns the PerfecTemp feature on your washer off and uses your household tap water temperature for a COLD wash. This can provide energy savings by reducing the amount of hot water used in your wash. & Options Autosoak Option (on some models) This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically. On some models, this option is located on the Cycle Selector knob. 2nd Rinse Option (on some models) When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, use the 2nd Rinse option to better remove additional residues. Extended Spin Option (on some models) Use this option to extract more water from your clothes. Clothes will be drier when this option is selected and will dry more quickly in your dryer. Fabric Softener and Power Rinse Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer or to select the enhanced Power Rinse. NOTE: Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer. They do not work correctly in high-efficiency washers. D ( Status Indicator Lights The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in. When the Selector knob is set to a new cycle, the Indicator Lights will flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will go through. On models without an AUTO SOAK option, the SOAK light will not light up. The wash cycle controls the length and intensity of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection. Press START to begin the new cycle selection. WHITES For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. This cycle provides the best overall cleaning and should be used for most everyday items. Provides a regular wash and a high speed spin. PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes. Make sure to follow with a regular wash cycle. COLORS For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeled cold wash. Provides a regular wash with periods of soak and a high speed spin. PERMANENT PRESS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits. Provides a regular wash with periods of soak and a low speed spin. DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soil. Provides an extra gentle wash and a low speed spin. HAND WASH For items labeled hand washable with light soil. Provides an extra low speed spin. SPEED WASH For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Provides a high speed spin. DRAIN & SPIN OR SPIN ONLY For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes. Provides a high speed spin. TOWELS & SHEETS Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Provides a regular wash and a high speed spin. JEANS For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Provides a gentle wash and a high speed spin. (For heavily soiled work jeans, use WHITES cycle.) QUICK RINSE Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired. Provides a high speed spin. Wash Cycle³Cycle Selector Knob ) START Press START to begin the cycle. Pressing START again will PAUSE the cycle and the Cycle indicator light will blink. To continue the cycle, press START again or close the lid. If machine is paused more than 24 hours, the cycle will be cancelled. To stop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds. If water remains in the machine, select the DRAIN & SPIN OR SPIN ONLY cycle to drain tub and spin water out of the washer tub. Raising the lid will stop agitation or spin action but does not pause the cycle. 5