Operating Instructions - GE HTW200ASK_WW Technical Service Manual

Start/Pause
A
Press Start to begin the cycle. NOTE: The lid must be closed for the washer to start the cycle. If the lid is closed, the lid will
lock and the Lid Locked light will illuminate.
Pressing Pause will unlock the lid (if locked at that time), pause the cycle and the Pause indicator light will blink.
To continue the cycle, press Start again. If machine is paused more than 24 hours, the cycle will be cancelled. If water
remains in the machine, select the Drain & Spin cycle to drain basket and spin water out of the washer basket.
Cycle Status Lights
B
Shows whether the washer is in the Fill, Soak, Wash, Rinse or Spin portion of the cycle.
If an out-of-balance condition is detected by the washer, the Spin light will blink during the remaining portion of the cycle
and will stay illuminated for a short time after cycle completion. When this occurs, the washer is taking actions to correct
the out-of-balance condition and complete the cycle normally. In some cases, the washer may not be able to balance
the load and spin up to full speed. If the load is more wet than normal at the end of the cycle, redistribute the load evenly
in the wash basket and run a Drain & Spin cycle.
Load Size (on some models)
C
prior to loading clothes.
Loosely load items in the washer basket. Overloading may negatively impact wash performance. Adjust the load size
accordingly.
Make the load selection:
Precise Fill (on some models)
•
automatically provides the correct amount of water suited to the size and type of load placed in the unit. The lid will
be locked for the duration of the load sensing process, which includes a series of short spins and a portion of the
• If the user prefers to manually select the water level, select Small through Super. While Precise Fill is best for most
loads and general washing, the user may want to manually select the load size for specialty items such as bulky,
lightweight comforters or pillows, where it may be necessary to make sure that 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.
•
NOTE
action. It may be noticeable that the water level is lower than on a previous washer. This is normal.

Operating Instructions

) to the bottom of the basket and fabric softener to the dispenser (on some models)
Precise Fill is selected if the lid is opened. When the lid is closed, the
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Precise Fill for models so equipped. This selection
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