Control Panel - GE GHRE5550KWW Owner's Manual

About the control panel—for models with START button.
• Add fabric softener (on models
with a fabric softener dispenser);
see page 6 for details
• Add detergent. GE recommends
the use of High Efficiency
detergents in all Energy
Star-rated washers
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Controls
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AUTOMATIC LOAD
SENSING equipped
models
LOAD SIZE
SUPER
RESET
LARGE
SMALL
MEDIUM
STANDARD FILL equipped
models
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• Add clothes
• Close lid
NOTE: Washer will not start to fill
with lid open on Auto Load sensing
settings (on some models)
Quick Start Guide
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Load Size
I Add
detergent to the bottom of the basket and fabric softener to the dispenser prior to loading clothes.
I Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the basket. For optimal performance, load items around
the outside of the basket.
I Make the load selection:
For AUTOMATIC LOAD SENSING equipped models
– For convenience, best performance and optimal efficiency, select AUTOMATIC LOAD SENSING. This selection
automatically provides the correct amount of water suited to the size and type of load placed in the unit.
– If you prefer to manually select the water level, select SMALL through SUPER. While AUTOMATIC LOAD SENSING is best
for most loads and general washing, you may want to manually select the load size for specialty items such as bulky,
lightweight comforters or pillows, where you want to ensure a larger water level is applied. Manual load size selections
should be made for wet items placed in the washer, such as soaked towels or garments.
– The washer will not fill with water when automatic load sensing is selected if the lid is opened.
When the lid is closed the machine is able to begin filling with water in order to sense the load size.
For standard fill equipped models
– Select the load size that matches the load placed into the washer.
– For changing the water level to a higher level AFTER the unit has filled, turn load size knob to RESET, then turn the knob
back to your new setting. DO NOT leave the knob in the RESET position.
NOTE: This is a high-efficiency washing machine with Infusor™ 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 an
Infusor™-equipped washer. The water level will be just above the top of the Infusor™ when the SUPER WASH size
is selected.
Step 2
• Select load size and
other wash options,
including Fabric
Softener option
• Select wash cycle
Step 3
• Push START
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Step 4