GE Appliances GFW450 Guide De L'utilisateur Et D'installation page 5

Control settings.
Power
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Press to "wake up" the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into standby mode.
NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Start/Pause-Add A Garment
2
Press to start a wash cycle. If the washer is running, pressing it once will pause the washer and unlock the door. It will take a
few seconds for the door to unlock after pressing Pause. Press again to restart the wash cycle.
NOTE: If the washer is paused and the cycle is not restarted within 15 minutes, the current wash cycle will be cancelled.
NOTE: In some cycles the washer will drain first, then unlock the door when it is paused.
NOTE: The washer performs automatic system checks after pressing the Start button. Water will flow in 45 seconds or less.
You may hear the door lock and unlock before water flows; this is normal.
Wash Cycles
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The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads.
The chart below will help you match the items to be washed with the best wash cycle settings. For optimal
performance, select the cycle that most closely matches the items being washed.
Selections and options shown in bold are the suggested settings for that cycle.
*Some cycles and options may not be available on some models.
Items to Wash Cycle
Cycle for normal, Normal*
regular, or typical
use for washing
up to a full load
of normally soiled
cotton clothing.
Whites and Whites
household linens.
Towels, sheets, Towels/
pillowcases and Sheets*
dish rags.
Lingerie and Delicates/
special care Hand
fabrics with Wash
light soil.
Small loads of Quick
lightly soiled items Wash or
that are needed in Speed
a hurry. Wash
Soil Wash Temp
Level
Ex. Heavy Extra Hot
Heavy Hot
Normal Warm
Light Cold
Ex. Light Tap Cold
Ex. Heavy Extra Hot
Heavy Hot
Normal Warm
Light Cold
Ex. Light Tap Cold
Ex. Heavy Extra Hot
Heavy Hot
Normal Warm
Light Cold
Ex. Light Tap Cold
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal Warm
Light Cold
Ex. Light Tap Cold
Ex. Heavy
Heavy Hot
Normal Warm
Light Cold
Ex. Light Tap Cold
Spin Selection Options Available
Max Stain Removal Guide
High Prewash or Presoak
Medium Add Steam
Low Time Saver
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Max Stain Removal Guide
High Prewash or Presoak
Medium Add Steam
Low Time Saver
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Max Stain Removal Guide
High Prewash or Presoak
Medium Add Steam
Low Time Saver
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Stain Removal Guide
High Prewash or Presoak
Medium
Low Time Saver
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Max Stain Removal Guide
High Prewash or Presoak
Medium
Low
No Spin Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
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Cycle Details
Cycle for normal, regular, or typical
use for washing up to a full load
of normally soiled cotton clothing.
Choose the Heavy or Extra Heavy
soil level selection and Warm or
Hot water temperature selection as
appropriate for your clothes load for a
higher degree of cleaning.
Cycle tailored to clean and brighten
your whites.
Cycle designed for washing towels,
sheets, pillowcases and dish rags. It is
recommended that towels and sheets
be washed separately for best care
and washing performance.
For lighty soiled items labeled hand-
washable. Provides gentle tumbling
and soak during wash and rinse.
For cleaning lightly soiled loads in the
fastest time possible. Cycle time is
approximately 30 minutes, depending
on selected options.
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