GE ETW485 Owner's Manual page 34

Getting started
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Wash Cycles - Cycle Selector Knob - Continued
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 INICIO (Start) to begin the
new cycle selection.
The following chart 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 the recommended settings for that cycle.
Items to Wash Cycle
Cycle for normal, Normal
regular, or typical
use for washing
up to a full load
of normally
soiled cotton
clothing.
Casual clothes, Casuales
lightly soiled ( Casuals)
office wear.
Lingerie and Delicados
special care
(
cates)
fabrics with light
soil.
Medium to lightly Ropa
Deportiva
soiled athletic
Active
(
wear items of
Wear)
technical or
synthetic fabrics.
Small loads of Express
lightly soiled (Quick
items that are Wash)
needed in a
hurry.
NOTE: Water temperature selections are embedded within the wash cycles. For the Normal cycle, there are multiple
temperature selections available. For other cycles, such as Ropa Blanca (Whites), there is only one temperature
available but there are multiple soil levels embedded. Select the cycle and temperature that best matches items being
washed.
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Wash Temp Selection
(Duration)
Caliente
(Hot)
Tibia (Warm) Normal
Ambiente
(Mild)
Semifría
(Cool)
Fría (Cold)
Eco
Caliente
(Hot)
Tibia (Warm) Normal
Ambiente
(Mild)
Semifría
(Cool)
Fría (Cold)
Eco
Caliente
Deli- (Hot)
Tibia (Warm) Normal
Ambiente
(Mild)
Semifría
(Cool)
Fría (Cold)
Eco
Caliente
(Hot)
Tibia (Warm) Normal
Ambiente
(Mild)
Semifría
(Cool)
Fría (Cold)
Eco
Caliente
(Hot)
Normal
Tibia (Warm)
Ambiente
(Mild)
Semifría
(Cool)
Fría (Cold)
Eco
Spin
Options Available
Extra Llenado Profundo
(Deep Fill)
Enjuague Profundo
(Deep Rinse)
Doble Enjuague
(Extra Rinse)
Extra Llenado Profundo
(Deep Fill)
Enjuague Profundo
(Deep Rinse)
Doble Enjuague
(Extra Rinse)
Extra Llenado Profundo
(Deep Fill)
Enjuague Profundo
(Deep Rinse)
Doble Enjuague
(Extra Rinse)
Extra Llenado Profundo
(Deep Fill)
Enjuague Profundo
(Deep Rinse)
Doble Enjuague
(Extra Rinse)
Extra
Llenado Profundo
(Deep Fill)
Enjuague Profundo
(Deep Rinse)
Doble Enjuague
(Extra Rinse)
Cycle Details
Cycle for normal, regular, or typical use for
washing up to a full load of normally soiled
cotton clothing. Choose the Tibia (Warm) or
Caliente (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.
Wash period tailored to care for casual
clothes and office wear items. Incorporates
multi-stage fills and wash periods to provide
optimal fabric care.
Utilizes a unique "tri-pulse" extra gentle agitate
profile and a low spin speed to provide special
care to delicate fabrics. It is recommended
to place small or ultra delicate items in mesh
bags before washing.
Cycle designed for care of medium to lightly
soiled active wear, athletic wear, and
technical fabrics. Incorporates a multi-stage
wash period with soak to effectively treat body
soils and odors.
Utilizes an expedited wash period and time
saving continuous spray rinse to clean
small lightly soiled loads in the fastest time
possible.
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