GE LAVEUSES GBVH5140 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 7

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Wash Cycles
The wash c_cles are optimized tar specific t)pes of wash loads. The chart below will help you match
the wash setting with the loads. The Gentle(:lean _'_lifters lightly tumble the clothes into the water
and detergent solution to clean the load.
WHITES Forheavilyto lightly soiledwhite cottons,householdlinens,work andplay clothes.
COLORS/NORMAL Forheavyto lightly soiledcolorfastcottons,householdlinens,work andplay clothes.
STAIN WASH Forheavysoiledcolorfastcottons, household linens, work andplay clothes.
EASYCARE Forwrinkle-freeand permanentpressitems.
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ACTIVEWEAR Foractivesports, exerciseandsomecasual w ear clothes.Fabricsincludemoderntechnology finishes and
fibers suchas spandex, s tretch andmicro-fibers.
DELICATES Forlingerieandspecial-carefabricswith light to normalsoil. Provides gentle tumblingandsoakduring
wash andrinse.
HANDWASH Foritems labeledhand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle rockingto mimicthe handwashingaction.
WASHABLE Forthe washingof machinewashablewool products,providedthat they arewashedaccordingto the
WOOLS instructionson the garmentlabel. When selectingthis cycle,you mustuse a detergentsuitable for
washingwool.
MY CYCLE Pressto use, createor modifycustomwash cycles.
SPEEDWASH Forlightly soiled items that are neededin a hurry.Cycletime is approximately 30 minutes,depending
on selectedoptions.
DRAIN& SPIN Drainandspin at anytime.
RINSE& SPIN Toquicklyrinseout anyitems at any time.
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Soil Level
Changing the SOIl, I,EVEI, increases or decreases the wash time to remove (litterent amounts at soil.
To change the SOIl, I,EVEI,, press the SOIL LEVEL button until you have reached the desired
setting, You can choose between Extra I,ight, I,ight, Normal
or Heavv soil,
Spin Speed
Changing the SPIN SPEED changes the final spin speed at the cycles. Always tollow the tabric
inanuthcturer's care label when changing the SPIN SPEED.
To change the SPIN SPEED, press the SPIN SPEED button until wm have reached the desired
setting. Higher spin speeds are not awfilable on certain cycles, such as Delicates.
Higher spin speeds remove more water fl'om the clothes and will hel I) reduce dry time, but may
also increase the possibility of setting wrinkles on some tabrics.
Wash Temp
A(!just to select the proper water temi)erature tot the wash cycle. The prewash and rinse water is
always cold to hel I) reduce energy usage and reduce setting of stains and wrinkles.
Follow the tabric mantlthcturer's care label when selecting the wash telnl)erature.
To change the wash temperature, press the WASH TEMP button until you have reached the desired
setting. The Sanitized wash temperature is not awfilable on certain cycles, such as Delicates.
When selecting the Sanitize wash temperature, the washer increases the water temperature to
sanitize and kill more than 99% of many common bacteria found in home laundry. The sanitize
wash temperature is only available on Stain X4'ash and Whites Wash cycles. For best results, select
the heavv soil setting when using the Sanitize wash temperature setting.
NOTE: The fkst 10 seconds of the wash fill is always cold This feature assists in conditioning the fabric and
preventlbg stains from setting on garments.
START/PAUSE
Press to start a wash cycle. It the washer is running, pressing it once will pause the washer and
unlock the door. Press again to restart the wash cycle.
NOTE: If the washer is paused and the cycle is not restarted within 2 hours, the current wash cycle will be cancelled
NOTE: The washer performs automatic system checks after pressing the STARTbutton. Water wi// flow
in 45 seconds or less. Youmay hear the door lock and unlock before water flows, this is normal 7