GE GTW485 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 14

Getting started
Automatic Load Sensing
This determines the correct agitate profile, agitate duration and amount of water suited to the size and type of load placed in the
washer. The washer will not start the wash cycle or fill with water if the lid is open. When the lid is closed the machine is able to
begin filling with water in order to sense the load size.
NOTE: Automatic Load Sensing initiates a spin at the beginning of the cycle and will take as much as 3 minutes to complete
(significantly shorter for smaller loads); this is normal operation.
NOTE: This is a high efficiency washing machine. This system requires less water while providing effective cleaning action. You
may notice that the water level is lower than on your previous washer. This is normal.
Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models)
The agitator cap fits into the top of the agitator. If it accidentally
comes off, simply put it back on.
The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric
softener at the proper time during the cycle.
Do not stop the washer or raise the lid during the first spin.
This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.
To use, follow these steps:
1 Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator.
Liquid Bleach
Liquid chlorine bleach should be added through the bleach
dispenser in the front left corner. Follow bleach manufacturer's
recommendations for the correct amount of liquid chlorine
bleach based on load size, taking care to not apply or spill it
directly on clothing.
NOTE: Do not use liquid chlorine bleach and laundry
pretreatments such as an Oxi product in the same wash load.
Pretreatment
Place laundry pretreatments, such as an Oxi product, directly
in the bottom of the wash basket before loading clothes.
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2
Use only liquid diluted fabric softener. Pour into dispenser,
using amount recommended on package.
Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes. It may stain
them.
3
Add water to dispenser until it reaches the maximum fill line.
Do not pour anything into the agitator
if the agitator cap or dispenser is
removed.
4
Select Deep Rinse option.
ONLY this
portion of the
dispenser is
visible once
installed into
agitator
NOTE: Fabric softener may not dispense properly if the Deep
Rinse option is not selected.
NOTE: Do not use liquid chlorine bleach and laundry
pretreatments such as an Oxi product in the same wash load.
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