Controls; Wash Cycles - GE GFWS1705 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Control settings.
Power
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Press to "wake up" the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into standby mode.
NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Wash Cycles

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The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match the wash setting
with the loads.
Colors/Normals*
Whites*
Bulky/Bedding*
Active Wear*
(on some models)
Sanitize*
(on some models)
Sanitize with Oxi
(on some models)
Towels/Sheets*
(on some models)
Delicates
/
Hand Wash
Speed Wash or
Quick Wash
Rinse & Spin
(on some models)
Drain + Spin
(on some models)
Basket Clean
* (on some models)
The Add Steam option
For heavily to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
For heavily to lightly soiled white laundry, work and play clothes.
For large items such as comforters, blankets, small rugs and similar bulky items.
For active sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics include modern
technology finishes and fibers such as spandex, stretch and micro-fibers.
For increased water temperature which will sanitize and kill more than 99.9% of many common
bacteria found in home laundry. For best results, select the extra heavy soil setting when using
the Sanitize cycle.
NSF Protocol P172
Sanitization Performance of Residential and
Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers
The Sanitize with Oxi cycle, when using an Oxi additive along with your detergent, is
designed to remove 99.9% of bacteria found in home laundry.
Measure the detergent and the Oxi products carefully. Using the amounts appropriate for a large
heavily soiled load, follow the detergent and the Oxi product label instructions. The detergent
should be added using the dispenser instructions as shown on page
product directly in the bottom of the wash basket, before adding the clothes. The washer hot water
supply connection must provide a minimum of 120°F to ensure the effectiveness of this cycle.
NOTE: The default Sanitize With Oxi cycle water temperature can NOT be changed.
The Sanitize With Oxi cycle is certified by NSF International, an independent third
party testing and certification organization. The certification verified that the cycle
reduced 99.9% of bacteria typically found in residential laundry and that no significant
contamination is transferred to subsequent washer loads. Only the Sanitize With Oxi
cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for sanitizing
effectiveness.
NSF Protocol P172
Sanitization Performance of Residential and
Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers
For items such as towels, sheets, pillowcases and dish rags.
For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle tumbling and soak during
wash and rinse.
For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is approximately 30 minutes,
depending on selected options.
To quickly rinse and spin out any items at any time. To achieve a Drain + Spin, deselect the
Extra Rinse option.
To quickly drain and spin out any items at any time.
Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of at least once per
month.
NOTE: Never load laundry while using Basket Clean. The laundry may become damaged.
See the Care and Cleaning section.
can be used with these cycles.
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