GE PTW605 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 8

Getting started
Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob - Models GTW720, GTW725, GTW840 and GTW845 only
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The wash cycle controls the type of washing process. The cycle selector knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the
knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and change the cycle/options to the new selection. Press Start to begin the
new cycle selection.
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 recommended settings for that cycle.
Some cycles and options may not be available on some models.
Items to Wash Cycle
Cycle for normal, Colors
regular, or typical Normal
use for washing
up to a full load
of normally soiled
cotton clothing.
Casual clothes, Casuals
lightly soiled
office wear.
Lingerie and Delicates
special care
fabrics with light
soil.
Medium to lightly Active
soiled athletic Wear
wear items of
technical or
synthetic fabrics.
Small loads of Quick
lightly soiled Wash
items that are
needed in a hurry.
Examples include
one casual wear
outfit or 3 soccer
uniforms.
Wet load of items. Drain &
For items that Spin
need only to be
rinsed, use this
cycle with Deep
Rinse option.
Heavily soiled Sanitize
colorfast items. with Oxi*
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Wash Temp Soil Level
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm Heavy
Colors Normal
Cool Light
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm Heavy
Colors Normal
Cool Light
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm Heavy
Colors Normal
Cool Light
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm Heavy
Colors Normal
Cool Light
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm Heavy
Colors Normal
Cool Light
Hot Ex. Heavy
Spin Options Available
Selection
(Duration)
Max Stain Removal Guide
More
Normal Warm Rinse
No Spin Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
Delay Wash
Extra Rinse
Power Pre-Wash
Max Stain Removal Guide
More Deep Fill
Normal Warm Rinse
No Spin Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
Delay Wash
Extra Rinse
Power Pre-Wash
Max Stain Removal Guide
More Deep Fill
Normal Warm Rinse
No Spin Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
Delay Wash
Extra Rinse
Power Pre-Wash
Max Stain Removal Guide
More Deep Fill
Normal Warm Rinse
No Spin Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
Delay Wash
Extra Rinse
Power Pre-Wash
Max Stain Removal Guide
More Deep Fill
Normal Warm Rinse
No Spin Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
Delay Wash
Extra Rinse
Power Pre-Wash
Max
More Deep Rinse
Normal Extra Rinse
No Spin
Max Warm Rinse
More Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
Delay Wash
Extra Rinse
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. Incorporates multi-
stage fills and wash periods to provide
optimal fabric care.
Wash cycle tailored to care for
casual clothes and office wear
items.
Utilizes an extra gentle agitate
profile and a low spin speed to
provide special care to delicate
fabrics. It is recommended to place
small or ultra delicate items in mesh
bags before washing.
Cycle designed for care of
medium to lightly soiled active
wear, athletic wear, and technical
fabrics. Incorporates a dual stage
wash period to effectively treat
body soils and odors.
Utilizes more intense agitation
profile and expedited wash period
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 option when using this cycle.
Cycle uses an initial lower water
fill for super concentrated, high
temperature sanitization followed by
a heavy wash step. A pump purge
and deep rinse is incorporated to
remove contaminants. See additional
details below. Smart Dispense not
available on this cycle.
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