GE GFWN1600 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 7

Getting started
Items to Wash Cycle
Medium to lightly Active
soiled athletic Wear*
wear items of
technical or
synthetic fabrics.
Large coats, Bulky
bed spreads, Items or
mattress covers, Bulky/
sleeping bags, Bedding
and similar large
bulky items.
Heavily soiled Sanitize*
colorfast items.
Heavily soiled Sanitize
colorfast items. with Oxi*
For items that Rinse +
need only to be Spin*
rinsed, use this
cycle.
Wet load of items. Drain +
For items that Spin*
need 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.
49-90583
Soil Wash Temp
Level
Ex.
Heavy Hot
Heavy Warm
Normal Cold
Light Tap Cold
Ex. Light
Ex.
Heavy Hot
Heavy Warm
Normal Cold
Light Tap Cold
Ex. Light
Ex. Extra Hot
Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Ex. Extra Hot
Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Sanitization Performance of Residential and
Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers
Spin Options Available
Selection
Max Stain Removal
High Guide
Medium Prewash or
Low Presoak
No Spin Add Steam
Time Saver
Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Max Stain Removal
High Guide
Medium Prewash or
Low Presoak
No Spin Add Steam
Time Saver
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 Extra Rinse
No Spin 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
sanitization benefit. A pump purge
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. This cycle will not dispense
fabric softener and bleach.
Utilizes a high speed spin to extract
water from wet items. For items that
need to be rinsed, select the Extra
Rinse option. This cycle will not
dispense fabric softener and bleach.
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.
7