Wash Cycle Selector
A
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 .
The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing . The chart is ranked from longest to shortest cycle
time and wash intensity . (Cycles vary by model . )
Power Clean - Uses more water than standard wash cycles . It is recommended for extra-large loads and heavily soiled clothes .
Cottons - For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes .
Permanent Press - For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits .
Delicates - For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil .
Quick Rinse - Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired .
Spin Only - For draining the tub and spinning water out of clothes .
Off - Washer is turned off and the Start button does not function .
NOTE: When the control is turned to OFF, the Status lights are off.
NOTE: The cycle selector does not rotate during the operation of the washer.
Deep Rinse
B
Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer .
Status lights
C
The Status lights show the stage the washer is in . When the selector knob is set to a new cycle, the Status lights will
flash momentarily, showing the stages the cycle will go through .
Status light
On
When the fabric softener option has been selected .
Wash
When the washer is in the wash portion of the cycle .
Rinse
When the washer is in the rinse portion of the cycle .
Spin
When the washer draining and/or spinning .
When the washer lid is locked . This feature prevents the lid from being opened while the
Lid Locked
washer is in the spin cycle or coasting to a stop .
NOTE: If the Status lights are blinking, the operation of the washer has been paused. To resume operation
press the Start button (the lid must be closed).
Temperature
D
Select the water temperature for the wash cycle (all rinses use cold water) . Always follow fabric manufacturer's care
label or instructions when laundering .
Tap Cold* uses incoming tap water, which can provide energy savings . For all other temperature selections, a mixture
of hot and cold water is used to achieve the ideal temperature for each temperature setting .
* Please note that some detergents do not fully dissolve in very cold water. If you experience this, it is
recommended you choose a setting other than Tap Cold .
Load Size
E
Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket .
Auto Load Sensing- This selection automatically provides the correct amount of water suited to the size and type of load
placed in the unit .
Start
F
Press Start to begin the cycle . With the lid closed pressing Start again will pause the cycle and Status lights will blink . To
continue the cycle, close the lid and press Start again . The water fill will continue with the lid opened, except when Auto Load
Sensing is selected as the load size . (The lid must be closed to continue filling when Auto Load Sensing is selected . )
If the lid is opened during the cycle, the cycle will pause and the Status lights will blink . To resume the cycle, close the lid and
press Start .
If the machine is paused for more than 24 hours, the cycle will be cancelled . To stop the cycle, turn the Cycle Selector to the
Off position .
Illuminates
GEAppliances.com
7