GE GFW148 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 7

Getting started
B Wash Cycles - Continued
Items to Wash Cycle
Small loads of Quick
lightly soiled Wash
items that are
needed in a
hurry.
Cycle for washing Cold
a full load of Wash
normally soiled
cotton clothing in
cold water.
Cycle for heavily Stain
soiled colorfast Wash
laundry with
Steam
Cycle for heavily Casuals
soiled casuals with
laundry Steam
For items that Rinse +
need only to be Spin
rinsed, use this
cycle.
Cleaning the Tub
tub of residue Clean
and odor. No
clothes to be
washed using
this
cycle.
NOTE: The Sanitize cycle water temperatures CANNOT be changed. The Sanitize cycle is certified by NSF
International, an independent third party testing and certification organization.
The Sanitize certification verifies 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 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
Soil
C
Soil
Changing the Soil level increases or decreases the wash time to remove different amounts of
soil.
To change the Soil level, press the Soil level button until you have reached the desired
setting. You can choose between Extra Light, Light, Normal, Heavy or Extra Heavy soil.
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Soil Wash Temp
Level
Ex. Heavy
Heavy Hot
Normal Warm
Light Cool
Ex. Light Cold
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light Cool
Ex. Light Cold
Ex. Heavy Extra Hot
Heavy Hot
Normal Warm
Light Cool
Ex. Light Cold
Ex. Heavy Extra Hot
Heavy Hot
Normal Warm
Light Cool
Ex. Light Cold
Spin Options Available
Selection
Max Prewash
High
Extra Rinse
Medium
Delay Wash
Low
My Cycle
No Spin
Max Prewash
High
Extra Rinse
Medium
Delay Wash
Low
My Cycle
No Spin
Max Prewash
High
Extra Rinse
Medium
Delay Wash
Low
My Cycle
No Spin
Max Prewash
High
Extra Rinse
Medium
Delay Wash
Low
My Cycle
No Spin
Max Prewash
High
Extra Rinse
Medium
Delay Wash
Low
My Cycle
No Spin
Cycle Details
For cleaning lightly soiled loads
in the fastest time possible.
Cycle time is approximately 33
minutes, depending on selected
options.
Cycle for washing a full load of
normally soiled cotton clothing in
cold water. This cycle uses cold
water only and extends the wash
time to get clothes clean.
Add steam to the washer to
assist with stain removal for
heavily soiled colorfast laundry.
Add steam to the washer to
assist with stain removal for
heavily soiled casual clothes and
office wear items.
To quickly rinse and spin out any
items at any time. Utilizes a high
speed spin to extract water from
wet items. To achieve a drain
and spin, delselect the Extra
Rinse option. This cycle will
dispense prewash detergent and
fabric softener.
Recommended use of at least
once per month to clean the
basket of residue and odor.
Never load laundry when using
this cycle; laundry may become
damaged. Cycle incorporates
a hot extended wash, intense
agitation action and a flush out of
the pump.
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