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

Getting started
A Power
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-Add A Garment
B
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: In some cycles the washer will drain first, then unlock the door when it is paused.
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.

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.
Towels, sheets, Towels/
pillowcases and Sheets*
dish rags.
Lingerie and Delicates/
special care
fabrics with Wash
light soil.
Small loads of Quick
lightly soiled Wash or
items that are Speed
needed in a Wash
hurry.
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Soil Wash Temp
Level
Ex. Extra Hot
Heavy Hot
Heavy Warm
Normal Cold
Light Tap Cold
Ex. Light
Ex. Extra Hot
Heavy Hot
Heavy Warm
Normal Cold
Light Tap Cold
Ex. Light
Ex. Extra Hot
Heavy Hot
Heavy Warm
Normal Cold
Light Tap Cold
Ex. Light
Ex.
Hand Heavy
Heavy Warm
Normal Cold
Light Tap Cold
Ex. Light
Ex.
Heavy Hot
Heavy Warm
Normal Cold
Light Tap Cold
Ex.
Light
Spin Options Available
Selection
Max Stain Removal
High Guide
Medium Prewash or
Low Presoak
No Spin Add Steam
Time Saver
Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Max Stain Removal
High Guide
Medium Prewash or
Low Presoak
No Spin Add Steam
Time Saver
Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Max Stain Removal
High Guide
Medium Prewash or
Low Presoak
No Spin Add Steam
Time Saver
Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Stain Removal
High Guide
Medium Prewash or
Low Presoak
No Spin
Time Saver
Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Max Stain Removal
High Guide
Medium Prewash or
Low Presoak
No Spin
Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
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.
Cycle designed for washing
towels, sheets, pillowcases and
dish rags. It is recommended that
towels and sheets be washed
separately for best care and
washing performance.
For lighty soiled items labeled
hand-washable. Provides gentle
tumbling and soak during wash
and rinse.
For cleaning lightly soiled loads
in the fastest time possible. Cycle
time is approximately 30 minutes,
depending on selected options.
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