GE EWA4500 Owner's Manual page 7

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Wash Cycle
The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either
direction. Turning the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset
the cycle to the new selection. Press START to begin the new cycle selection.
REMEMBER: W hen choosflTg
the cycle, the Cycle Selector _ WASHTIME
k,,ohea,,he oi,, eda,,y here 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
within the shaded range for FILL SOAK 15 MIN 12 MIN 9 MIN 6 MIN RINSE 2ND FINAL
the cycle setting. RINSE SPIN
The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in. The wash time is the length of the
wash agitation. The 6 MIN light will remain lit during drain and spin. _._]_en the Selector knob is
set to a new cycle the Indicator Lights will flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will
go through. On models without an AUTO SOAKopfion, the SOAKlight will not light up.
The chart below will hel I) you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
Forheawto lightlysoiledcottons,household l inens, w orkandplayclothes.
COTTONS
NORMAL/FAST
EASYCARE Forwrinkle-free andpermanent pressitems, a nd knits.
GENTLE/FAST
CASUALSForwrinkle-free andpermanent pressitems, a nd knits. T heHEAVY cyclehas3 agitate/pause
PULSED/SLOW cycles to cleanyourheavily soileditems.TheMEDIUMcyclehas2 agitate/pause cycles.
StainAssi# Foradding a shortagitation anda soaking period to the beginning of the CASUALS cycle.
DELICATES Forlingerie andspecial-care f abricswith lightto normal s oil.
GENTLE/SLOW
PREWASH Forremoving surface dirtfromheavilysoiledclothes. M akesureto follow with a regular
NORMAL/SLOWwashcycle.
Stain Wash Forheavily soiledor staineditems.A heavy dutywashcyclewith extraagitationand
soakperiods.
QUICK RINSE Forquickly rinsingchlorine, p erspiration, stains, e tc.,outof clothes.
15MIN/30 MIN Forverysoiledclothes. B egins with a briefagitation,soaks for a specified period oftime,
AUTOSOAK thenmoves throughtherestof the cycleautomatically.
START
Press START to begin the cycle. Pressing START again or raising the lid will PAUSE the cycle
and the Cycle indicator light will blink.