GE GTW485 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 10

Getting started
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Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob - Continued
& HTW240 only.
Items to Wash Cycle
Small loads of Speed
lightly soiled Wash
items that are
needed in a
hurry.
Wet load of items. Drain &
For items that Spin
need only to be
rinsed, use this
cycle with Deep
Rinse option.
Jeans with Jeans
medium to light
soil. For heavily
soiled work jeans,
use the Heavy
Duty Cycle.
Sturdy fabrics with Heavy
heavy to medium Duty
soil.
Water-resistant, Bulky
bedding and Items
bulky items, such
as large coats,
mattress pads,
and bath mats.
Towels. Towels /
Sheets. Sheets
Whites and Whites
household linens
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or property damage.
For Waterproof, Water-Resistant, or Bulky Items:
• Only use the Bulky Items (or Delicates) cycle. NOTE: Some models only have a Delicates cycle.
• Using other cycles can cause excessive vibration and may result in injury or damage to the washer, walls, or
floor.
• Do not mix waterproof and non-waterproof items.
• Read the Owner's Manual for wash cycle details.
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Wash Temp Soil
Level
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm Heavy
Colors Normal
Cool Light
Cold Ex. Light
Tap Cold
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm Heavy
Colors Normal
Cool Light
Cold Ex. Light
Tap Cold
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm Heavy
Colors Normal
Cool Light
Cold Ex. Light
Tap Cold
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm Heavy
Colors Normal
Cool Light
Cold Ex. Light
Tap Cold
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm Heavy
Colors Normal
Cool Light
Cold Ex. Light
Tap Cold
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm Heavy
Colors Normal
Cool Light
Cold Ex. Light
Tap Cold
- For models GTW490, GTW485, GTW460, GTW330, GTW220
Spin Options Available
Selection
(Duration)
Max/Extra Stain PreTreat
Guide
Normal Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Max/Extra
Normal
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Max / Extra Stain PreTreat
Guide
Normal Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Max / Extra Stain PreTreat
Guide
Normal Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Max / Extra Stain PreTreat
Guide
Normal Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Max / Extra Stain PreTreat
Guide
Normal Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Max / Extra Stain PreTreat
Guide
Normal Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Cycle Details
Utilizes an expedited wash period
and time saving continuous spray
rinse to clean small lightly soiled
loads in the fastest time possible.
Utilizes a high speed spin to
extract water from wet items.
For items that need to be rinsed,
select the Deep Rinse and/or
2nd Rinse option when using this
cycle.
Combines higher water levels,
a specially designed agitation
profile, and multi step wash and
soak periods to care for jeans
with medium to light soil. Use
the Heavy Duty cycle for heavily
soiled work jeans.
Incorporates multi-step wash
and soak periods combined
with extended wash periods to
effectively clean heavily to medium
soiled sturdy fabrics.
Provides a Deep Fill/max fill
wash water level to wash bulky
and waterproof items. Also
incorporates a Deep Fill rinse to
effectively rinse bulky items and
a low spin speed appropriate
for these items. Only use this
cycle for water-resistant,
bedding or bulky items.
Cycle designed washing towels or
sheets, using a higher water level
and a soak period to effectively clean
these items. It is recommended
that towels and sheets be washed
separately for best care and washing
performance. For waterproof bed
covers use Bulky Items cycle.
Cycle tailored to clean and
brighten your whites.
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