GE GFW450 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 6

Control settings.
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Wash Cycles - Continued
Items to Wash Cycle
Medium to lightly Active
soiled athletic Wear*
wear items of
technical or
synthetic fabrics.
Large coats, bed Bulky
spreads, mattress Items or
covers, sleeping Bulky/
bags, and similar Bedding
large bulky items.
Heavily soiled Sanitize* Ex. Heavy
colorfast items.
Heavily soiled Sanitize
colorfast items. with Oxi*
For items that need Rinse +
only to be rinsed, Spin*
use this cycle.
Wet load of items. Drain +
For items that need Spin*
only to be spun out
use this cycle.
Cleaning the Tub
tub of residue Clean
and odor. No
clothes to be
washed using this
cycle.
NOTE: The Sanitize and Sanitize With Oxi cycle water temperature CANNOT be changed. The Sanitize and Sanitize With Oxi
cycle are certified by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certification organization. The certification
verified 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 and Sanitize With Oxi cycle have been designed to meet the
requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for sanitizing effectiveness.
The Sanitize with Oxi cycle, when using an Oxi additive along with your detergent, is designed to remove 99.9% of bacteria
found in home laundry. Measure the detergent and the Oxi products carefully. Place the Oxi product directly in the bottom of the
wash tub, before adding the clothes. The washer hot water supply connection must provide a minimum of 120°F to ensure the
effectiveness of this cycle.
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Soil Wash Temp Spin Selection
Level
Ex. Heavy
Heavy Hot
Normal Warm
Light Cold
Ex. Light Tap Cold
Ex. Heavy
Heavy Hot
Normal Warm
Light Cold
Ex. Light Tap Cold
Extra Hot
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Ex. Heavy Extra Hot
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Sanitization Performance of Residential and
Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers
Options Available
Max Stain Removal Guide
High Prewash or Presoak
Medium Add Steam
Low Time Saver
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Max Stain Removal Guide
High Prewash or Presoak
Medium Add Steam
Low Time Saver
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Max
High
Medium Add Steam
Low
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Max
High
Medium
Low
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Max
High
Medium
Low
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Max
High
Medium
Low
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
NSF Protocol P172
Cycle Details
Cycle designed for care of medium
to lightly soiled active wear, athletic
wear and technical fabrics.
Cycle for care of large bulky items.
Incorporates intermittent soak
periods in main wash to effectively
treat soils and odors.
Use this cycle to eliminate 99.9% of
bacteria from fabrics. Cycle uses an
increased water temperature and
a longer wash cycle to provide the
and longer rinse is incorporated
to remove contaminates. For best
results, select the Extra Heavy soil
selection if available.
Use this cycle to eliminate 99.9% of
bacteria from fabrics. Be certain to
add an oxi product and detergent
in the amount per manufacturer's
recommendations directly to wash
tub before the load. A pump purge
and extended rinse is incorporated to
remove contaminants.
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.
Utilizes a high speed spin to extract
water from wet items. For items that
need to be rinsed, select the Extra Rinse
option.
Recommended use of at least once
per month to clean the tub of residue
and oror. 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.