Getting Started; Controls - GE GFWS2600 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Control settings.

Getting Started

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If the screen is dark, a press of the
Power button will "wake up" the display.
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(cycle options vary by model)
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.
Start/Pause
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Press to start a wash cycle. If the washer is running, pressing it once will pause the washer and unlock the door. It will take a
few seconds for the door to unlock after pressing Pause. Press again to restart the wash cycle.
NOTE: If the washer is paused and the cycle is not restarted within 15 minutes, the current wash cycle will be cancelled.
NOTE: The washer performs automatic system checks after pressing the Start button. Water will flow in 45 seconds or less.
You may hear the door lock and unlock before water flows; this is normal.
Add Garment
(on some models)
If you need to add a garment after the cycle has started, press the Add Garment button and the unit will unlock the door, allowing
additional garments. The Add Garment feature is only available when the LED is lit on the button. After a certain point in the cycle, the
LED will not be lit any longer and adding a garment is not allowed.
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 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 suggested settings for that cycle.
*Some cycles and options may not be available on some models.
Items to Wash Cycle
Cycle for normal, Normal
regular, or typical
use for washing
up to a full load
of normally soiled
cotton clothing.
Whites and Whites
household linens.
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Load clothes into your washer
and close the door.
Press Power to turn on the washer.
Turn the knob to the desired cycle or
use My Cycle (on some models) to
program or recall your favorite cycle.
Soil Wash Temp
Level
Ex. Heavy Extra Hot
Heavy Hot
Normal Warm
Light Cold
Ex. Light Tap Cold
Ex. Heavy Extra Hot
Heavy Hot
Normal Warm
Light Cold
Ex. Light Tap Cold
(appearance will vary)
Spin Selection Options Available
Extra High Stain Removal Guide
High Prewash or Presoak
Medium Add Steam
Low Time Saver
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Tumble Care
Overnight Dry
Extra High Stain Removal Guide
High Prewash or Presoak
Medium Add Steam
Low Time Saver
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Tumble Care
Overnight Dry
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Open the dispenser and add
detergent, bleach and fabric
softener, as desired.
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Press Start to begin the wash
cycle. The machine will weigh
your clothes and add the proper
amount of water. When the wash
cycle is finished, the door will
unlock.
Cycle Details
Cycle for normal, regular, or typical
use for washing up to a full load
of normally soiled cotton clothing.
Choose the Heavy or Extra Heavy
soil level selection and Warm or
Hot water temperature selection as
appropriate for your clothes load for a
higher degree of cleaning.
Cycle tailored to clean and brighten
your whites.