GE GFWS1700H Technical Service Manual page 13

Washer Features
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Ext Tumble
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Stain Removal Guide
(on some models)
The Stain Removal Guide is
preprogrammed with the ideal wash
common stains. To use this feature,
select the desired wash cycle and
then press the Stain Removal Guide
button until the stain desired to be
removed is highlighted. Next, press
the Start button.
For some stains, a prewash will be
selected automatically. If desired,
add detergent or wash additive to
the prewash dispenser. Add Steam
cannot be selected along with this
feature.
PreSoak (on some models)
For soaking garments prior to the
wash cycle. This option begins with
a brief tumble and then proceeds
to soak the clothes with water and
time. Once complete, the cycle will
begin automatically. PreSoak must
be selected prior to pressing Start.
Extended Tumble (on some models)
Freshly tumbles garments
periodically for up to 8 hours after the
wash cycle is complete to lessen the
setting of wrinkles and creases when
the user is not able to move clothing
to the dryer right away.
Volume
This button has two functions:
• To change the loudness of the
end of cycle signal, press the
button as many times as needed
to reach the desired volume.
There are four sound levels
including OFF.
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Stain Wash
(on some models)
The Stain Wash
used with all cycles except Rinse
& Spin and Basket Clean and is
preprogrammed with the ideal wash
and rinse settings to tackle common
stains. To use this feature, select the
desired wash cycle and then press
the Stain Wash button.
Once selected, press the Start
button to start the cycle. For some
stains, a PreSoak will be selected
automatically.
The PreSoak time will add an
additional 30 minutes to the overall
wash time.
main wash compartment in the
dispenser is used for the PreSoak
period and main wash cycle.
At the end of the cycle, the display will
scroll "END" and after ten minutes the
Extended Tumble will begin. It can be
stopped at any time by pressing the
Power button.
NOTE: The Extended Tumble option
cannot be added to the My Cycle
feature.
• To turn the button sounds ON/
OFF, press and hold the button for
3 seconds.
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