GE GTW485 series Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 7

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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. PressStart 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 Cycle Soil Level Spin Selection Cycle Details
Colors Max/Extra
Heavily to
lightly soiled
colorfast cottons,
household linens,
work and play
clothes.
Dark colored
cottons, linens,
and mixed loads.
Casual clothes,
lightly soiled
office wear.
Lingerie and
special care
fabrics with light
to normal soil.
Medium to lightly
soiled athletic
wear items.
Medium to dark
colored cottons,
linens, and mixed
loads.
Wash Temp
Hot
Warm
Colors
Cool
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Cold Ex.Light
Tap Cold
Normal
Options Available
Stain PreTreat Guide
Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Dark Hot
Colors Warm
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Casuals Hot
Warm
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Delicates Hot
Warm
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Active Hot
Wear Worm
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Cold Hot
Wash Warm
Colors
Cool
Cold
Top Cold
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex.Light
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex.Light
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex.Light
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex.Light
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex.Light
Max/Extra
Normal
Max/Extra
Normal
Max/Extra
Normal
Hax/Extra
Normal
Hax/Extra
Normal
Stain PreTreat Guide
Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Stain PreTreat Guide
Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Stain PreTreat Guide
Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Stain PreTreat Guide
Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
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.
Incorporates multi-stage fills and
wash periods to provide optimal
fabric care. For models on which
there is no temperature selection on
the control panel, this cycle provides
a Warm wash temperature only.
Lower wash temperatures, a shorter
wash period, and a deep fill rinse
(on some models) minimizes fading
and spotting of dark colored cotton
fabrics. Incorporates multi-stage
fills and wash periods to provide
optimal fabric care. For models
on which there is no temperature
selection on the control panel
this cycle provides a Cold wash
temperature only.
Wash period tailored to care for
casual clothes and office wear items.
Incorporates multi-stage fills and
wash periods to provide optimal fabric
care.
Utilizesa 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. For models on which there
is no temperature selection on the
control panel, this cycle provides a
Coot wash temperature only.
Cycle designed for care of medium
to lightly soiled active wear, aththletic
wear, and technical fabrics.
Incorporates a multi 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 extended
wash agitation periods with soak
periods to provide enhanced cleaning
performance and energy efficiency
with colder water temperatures.