Cycle Options; Additional Options - GE GTWN8250DWS Use And Care Manual

Operating instructions.

Cycle Options

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Delay Wash
When the Delay Wash button is repeatedly pressed, the delay time is set from 1 (01H) to 9 (09H) hours and back to clear (00H) hours. If you
press and hold the Delay Wash button for 3 seconds, it will immediately reset.
Pretreat/Bleach
Set this option to add pretreatment -OR- bleach in the next load. Press once to indicate adding pretreatment (light on above button), twice
to specify bleach (light on below button), three times to turn off (no light). Pretreatment or bleach will be added at the optimal time during the
wash cycle (differs for pretreatment or bleach).
NOTE: Do NOT use pretreatment and bleach in the same load. If you forget to dispense (did not press button once or twice), you can flush
out the dispenser by pouring water into the compartment and running a Quick Rinse cycle to remove from the tub.
Fabric Softener
Set this option to provide a deep rinse or when manually adding fabric softener to the rinse cycle. NOTE: This option is not allowed for some
cycles. When allowed, it may change other settings (e.g. Spin may go to a higher setting) to maximize performance.
NOTE: Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer. They do not work correctly in high efficiency washers.
eWash
When the eWash button is pressed, the cycle changes to its most energy efficient settings and all of the eMonitor lights will light to indicate
that the most efficient settings are on. If you change settings, the eWash light will go off and the number of eMonitor lights will decrease (or
increase) to indicate decreased (or increased) energy efficiency settings.

Additional Options

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Soak
This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.
Repeated pressing of the Soak button will add 15, then 30 and then return back to 0 soak minutes.
Extra Rinse
When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, use the Extra Rinse option to better remove additional residues.
NOTE: This option is not allowed for some cycles.
Control Lock
You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle. Children
cannot accidentally start the washer by touching buttons with this option selected.
is on.
NOTE: The Power button can still be used when the machine is locked.
Variable Signal
Use the Variable Signal button to change the volume of the end of cycle signal. Press the button until you reach the desired volume (high,
medium, low) or off.
My Settings
As the cycle selector knob is turned, the Soil, Temp and Spin settings change to automatic pre-set default settings. If you desire a different
setting, select the desired options or changes to cycle settings. Press and hold the My Settings button for 3 seconds, the washer will save
these settings for that cycle and the and My Settings button will light when active. In the future, when you turn the selector knob to that
cycle, your settings will be automatically recalled. To temporarily (i.e. for this load) return to the pre-set default settings, press the My Settings
button for 1/2 second. The status heart
default settings permanent, hold the My Settings button again for 3 seconds to make them your preferred settings (the lights will turn back
on). NOTE: My Settings includes Stain Removal Guide but NOT Delay Wash or Variable Signal.
Automatic Load Sensing
This selection provides the correct amount of water suited to the size and type of load placed in the unit. The washer will not fill with
water during automatic load sensing 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: This is a high efficiency washing machine with Infusor™ wash action. 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 for an Infusor™-equipped
washer.
Clothes Level
Water Level
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press and hold both the Soak and Extra Rinse buttons for 3 seconds. The control lock icon will light up when it
press and hold both the Soak and Extra Rinse buttons for 3 seconds.
and button lights will turn off and the options will change back to these defaults. To make these
Average Small Load
Clothes Level
Water Level
Average Medium Load Average Large Load
Clothes Level
Water Level