GE GFW490 Manual Del Propietario E Instrucciones De Instalación página 8

Control settings.
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Wash Cycles - Continued
Items to Wash Cycle
Heavily soiled Sanitize
colorfast items
with the need
for sanitization.
Heavily soiled Allergen
colorfast items
with the need for
allergen removal.
For single item Single
or small loads of Item or
normally soiled Small
items. Load
For items that need Rinse +
only to be rinsed, Spin*
use this cycle.
Wet load of items. Drain +
For items that need Spin*
only to be spun out
use this cycle.
Cleaning the Tub
basket of residue Clean
and odor. No
clothes to be Basket
washed using this Clean
cycle.
NOTE: The Sanitize and Allergen cycle water temperatures CANNOT be changed. The Sanitize and Allergen cycles are
certified by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certification organization.
The Sanitize certification verifies that the cycle reduced 99.9% of bacteria typically found in residential laundry and that no
significant contamination is transferred to subsequent washer loads. Only the Sanitize cycle has been designed to meet the
requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for sanitizing effectiveness.
NSF Protocol P172
Sanitization Performance of Residential and
Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers
The Allergen certification verifies that the cycle reduced at least 95% of dust mites and pet dander. Only the Allergen cycle
has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P351 for allergen reducing effectiveness.
NSF Protocol P351
Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential
and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers
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Soil Wash Temp
Level
Ex. Heavy Extra Hot
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Ex. Heavy Extra Hot
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Ex. Heavy
Heavy Hot
Normal Warm
Light Cold
Ex. Light Tap Cold
or
Spin Selection Options Available
Extra High
High Prewash or Presoak
Medium Add Steam
Low
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Tumble Care
Extra High
High Prewash or Presoak
Medium Add Steam
Low
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Tumble Care
Extra High Stain Removal Guide
High Prewash or Presoak
Medium
Low
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Tumble Care
Overnight Dry
Extra High
High
Medium
Low
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Tumble Care
Extra High
High
Medium
Low Extra Rinse
No Spin Delay Wash
Delay Wash
Cycle Details
Use this cycle to eliminate 99.9% of
bacteria from fabrics. Cycle uses an
increased water temperature and
a longer wash cycle to provide the
sanitization benefit. A longer rinse is
incorporated to remove contaminates.
For best results, select the Extra Heavy
soil selection if available. See NOTE
below.
Use this cycle to remove common
allergens such as dust mites and pet
dander. Cycle uses an increased water
temperature and a longer wash cycle
to provide the sanitization benefit.
A pump purge and longer rinse is
incorporated to remove contaminates.
For best results, select the Extra Heavy
soil selection if available. See NOTE
below.
To wash a small load or bulky blanket,
use this cycle that manages out-
of-balance loads and saves water,
energy and time compared to any
other cycle.
To quickly rinse and spin out any items
at any time. Utilizes a high speed spin
to extract water from wet items. To
achieve a drain and spin, delselect the
Extra Rinse option.
Utilizes a high speed spin to extract
water from wet items. For items that
need to be rinsed, select the Extra Rinse
option.
Recommended use of at least once
per month to clean the basket of
residue and odor. Never load laundry
when using this cycle; laundry may
become damaged. Cycle incorporates
a hot extended wash, intense agitation
action and a flush out of the pump.