Operating Instructions - GE G018 Owner's Manual

Operating instructions.
Cycle Options
Deep Rinse
Set this option to provide a deep rinse or when manually adding fabric softener to the rinse cycle. NOTE:This option is not allowed for some
cycles.When allowed, it may change other settings (e.g.Spin may go to a higher setting) to maximize performance.
NOTE:Do not use fabric softener dispensing boils with this washer. They do not work correctly in high efficiency washers.
Extra Rinse
When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, use the Extra Rinse option to better remove additional residues.
NOTE:This option is not allowed for some cycles.
Soak
This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.
Repeated pressing of the Soak button will add !S minutes, then 30 minutes and then return back to 0 soak minutes.
PretreatYBleach
Set this option to add liquid pretreatment - OR- liquid bleach in the next load. Press once to indicate adding pretreatment (light on above
button), twice to specify bleach (light on below button), three times to turn off (no light).Pretreatment or bleach will be added at the optimal
time during the wash cycle (differs for pretreatment or bleach).
NOTE:Do NOT use pretreatment and bleach in the same load. tfyou forget to dispense (did not press button once or twice), you can flush
out the dispenser by pouring water into the compartment and running a Quick Rinse cycle to remove from the basket.
Delay Wash
When the Delay Wash button is repeatedly pressed,the delay time is set from 1 (01H)to 9 (09H)hours and back to clear (00H) hours. If you
press and hold the Delay Wash button for 3 seconds, it will immediately reset.
Time Saver
Reduceswasher cycletime by adjusting spin cycletime and!or increaseswash temperature to deliverthe same cleaning performance in lesstime.
Efficiency Monitor
The Efficiency Monitor lights will light to indicate that the most efficient settings are on. If you change settings, the number of Efficiency
Monitor lights will decrease (or increase) to indicate decreased (or increased) energy efficiency settings.
Additional Options
Ny Qvcle Settings
As the cycle selector knob is turned, the Soil, Tamp and Spin settings change to automatic pre-set default settings, tfyou desire a different
setting, select the desired options or changes to cycle settings. Pressand hold the My Cycle Settings button for 3 seconds, the washer will
save these settings for that cycle and the My Cycle Settings button will light when active. In the future, when you turn the selector knob to
that cycle, your settings will be automatically recalled. Totemporarily (i.e.for this load) return to the pre-set default settings, press the My
Cycle Settings button for 1/2 second. The button light will turn off and the options will change back to these defaults. To make these default
settings permanent, hold the My Cycle Settings button again for 3 seconds to make them your preferred settings (the button light will turn
back on). NOTE:Ply Cycle Settings includes Stain Removal Guide but NOT Delay Wash or Volume.
Volume
To adjust the volume of the unit, press the Volume button to select the desired level. There ore four sound levels including OFF.
NOTE:The volume selected is for both the buttons and the end of cycle sound.
Basket Light
The basket light will turn on when the Basket Light button is pressed,the lid is lifted, or the cycle knob is turned. It will stay on for S minutes
or until the Basket Light button or Power button is pressed.
Lock Controls
You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle. Children
cannot accidentally start the washer by touching buttons with this option selected.
To lock/unlock the washer controls, press and hold the Lock Controls button for 5 seconds.The Locked Controls icon will light up when it is on.
NOTE: The Power button can still be used when the machine is locked.
Automatic Load Sensing
This provides the correct amount of water suited to the size and type of load placed in the unit. The washer will not fill with water
during automatic load sensing if the lid is open. When the lid is closed the machine is able to begin filling with water in order to
sense the load size.
NOTE: This is a high efficiency washing machine with lnfusor wash action. This system requires less water while providing effective
cleaning action. You may notice that the water level is lower than on your previous washer. This is normal for on lnfusor-equipped
washer.
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