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About the control panel.
Step I
Step 2
• Add detergent
• GE recommends
the use
of High Efficiency
[HE)
detergents
in all Energy
Star rated washers
• Add clothes
• Add diluted
fabric
softener
(on models with a fabric
softener
dispenser)
LOAD
SiZE
TEMPERATURE
OPTIONS
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• Select load size and
other wash options,
including Fabric
Softener option
• Select wash cycle
Step 4
• Close lid
• Push START
START
0
STOP/PAUSE
Controls
Load Size
Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water levelshould just cover
the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly.
Temperature
Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label or
instructions when laundering.
PerfecTemp sensesthe incoming water temperature and adjusts the fill water to obtain a more precise
temperature range for all wash temperatures. For example, in a COLDwash selection, some warm water
may be added to reach a temperature needed to better dissolve detergents. Often, detergents are not
completely dissolved in very cold water, especially in cooler climates.
During winter months, when the water entering your home is colder, or for locations with very cold water year
round, use the PerfecTemp plus COLDto help dissolvepowdered detergents and to improve the cleaning of
your clothes.
The TAPCOLD feature turns the PerfecTemp feature on your washer off, and uses your household tap water
temperature for a COLDwash. This can provide energy savings by reducing the amount of hot water used in
your wash.
Options
Autosoak Option (on some models)
This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the
cycle automatically. On some models,this option is located on the Cycle Selector knob.
2nd Rinse Option (on some models)
When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may want to use the 2nd Rinse
option. It provides a second deep cold rinse.
Extended Spin Option (on some models)
Use this option to extract more water from your clothes. Clothes will be drier when this option is selected and will
dry more quickly in your drge[
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