GE HTW200ASK_WW Technical Service Manual page 10

Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob
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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 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
Heavily to Colors
lightly soiled
colorfast cottons,
household linens,
work and play
clothes.
Casual clothes, Casuals
lightly soiled
Lingerie and Delicates Hot
special care
fabrics with light
to normal soil.
Medium to lightly Active
soiled athletic Wear
wear items.
Dark colored Cold
cottons, linens, Wash
and mixed loads.
Wash Spin
Soil Level
Temp Selection
Hot Ex. Heavy Max
Warm Heavy More
Colors Normal Normal
Cool Light No Spin
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot Ex. Heavy Max
Warm Heavy More
Colors Normal Normal
Cool Light No Spin
Cold
Tap Cold
Ex. Heavy Max
Warm Heavy More
Colors Normal Normal
Cool Light No Spin
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot Ex. Heavy Max
Warm Heavy More
Colors Normal Normal
Cool Light No Spin
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot Ex. Heavy Max
Warm Heavy More
Colors Normal Normal
Cool Light No Spin
Cold
Tap Cold
Options Available
This is the normal cycle which is
Stain Removal Guide
recommended for normally soiled
Deep Fill
cotton and linen items. Choose
Warm Rinse
the Heavy or Extra Heavy soil level
Auto Soak
selection and Warm or Hot water
Deep Rinse
temperature selection as appropriate
Delay Wash
for the clothes load for a higher degree
Extra Rinse
of cleaning.
Stain Removal Guide Wash cycle tailored to care for casual
Deep Fill
Warm Rinse
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
Delay Wash
Extra Rinse
Stain Removal Guide Utilizes a unique "tri-pulse" extra gentle
Deep Fill
Warm Rinse to delicate fabrics. It is recommended
Auto Soak to place small or ultra-delicate items in
Deep Rinse mesh bags before washing.
Delay Wash
Extra Rinse
Stain Removal Guide Cycle designed for care of medium to
Deep Fill lightly soiled active wear, athletic wear,
Warm Rinse and technical fabrics. Incorporates a
Auto Soak dual stage wash period with soak to
Deep Rinse
Delay Wash Use the Heavy Duty cycle for heavily
Extra Rinse soiled sports clothing constructed of
sturdy fabric.
Stain Removal Guide Cycle combines multiple wash agitation
Deep Fill periods with soak periods to provide
Auto Soak enhanced cleaning performance and
Deep Rinse
Delay Wash temperatures.
Extra Rinse
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Cycle Details
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