GEAppliances GTW860SSJWH, Owner'S Manual

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Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob
The wash cycle controls the type of washing process. The Cycle Selector knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the knob after
starting a cycle will stop the washer and change the cycle/options to the new selection. Press Start to begin the new cycle selection.
NOTE: When the knob is turned to another cycle, the basket light is turned on to assist in loading.
The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
Speedwash* For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Provides light wash/rinse and short high speed spin.
Delicates* For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides light wash and low speed spin.
Heavy Duty* An above normal cycle for heavily soiled or stained clothes. A soak cycle is added and the agitate cycle is extended
for extra cleaning. This more aggressive cycle should be used sparingly.
Jeans* For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Provides normal wash and medium speed spin. (For heavily soiled
work jeans, use Whites cycle.)
Dark Colors* For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeled cold wash. Provides normal wash and medium speed
spin.
Whites* For heavy to lightly soiled whites, household linens, work and play clothes. Provides a heavy wash and a high
speed spin.
Normal/
Light Colors
* For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. This cycle provides the best
overall cleaning and should be used for most everyday items. Provides normal wash and medium speed spin.
Towels/Sheets* Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Provides normal wash and a
high speed spin.
Sanitize
With Oxi
When combined with detergent and an Oxi laundry additive, performs a concentrated prewash sanitization step,
followed by a hot wash step, which is designed to remove 99.9% of bacteria found in home laundry.
Measure the detergent and Oxi product carefully. For average size loads, use the recommended amounts appropriate
for a large heavily soiled load, following the detergent and Oxi product label instructions. When sanitizing large or
extra large loads, use the maximum recommended dosage of Oxi product. Using more than one full scoop is not
recommended. Place the detergent and Oxi product directly in the bottom of the wash basket, before adding the
clothes. The washer hot water supply connection must provide a minimum of 120°F to ensure the effectiveness of
this cycle.
NOTE: The default Sanitize With Oxi cycle water temperature (Hot) can NOT be changed.
The Sanitize With Oxi cycle is certified by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certification
organization. The certification verified that the cycle reduced 99.9% of bacteria typically found in residential laundry
and that no significant contamination is transferred to subsequent washer loads. Only the Sanitize With Oxi cycle
has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for sanitizing effectiveness.
Bulky Items/ For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags and similar large and bulky items. Large items
Comforters, Pillows
such as blankets, comforters, jackets and small rugs. Provides a normal wash and an extra heavy spin.
Connect Cycle Add a cycle to your washer that fits your clothes care needs when connected to a smart device via WiFi
Connect . See the WiFi Connect section.
Drain & Spin
For draining the basket and spinning water out of the clothes.
Basket Clean Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of at least once per month.
NOTE: Never load laundry while using Basket Clean . The laundry may become damaged or contaminated.
See the Care and Cleaning section.
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NSF Protocol P172
Sanitization Performance of Residential and
Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers
Stain Removal Guide
The Stain Removal Guide feature allows you to indicate what stains are on the garments in your load. This feature can be used
with any wash cycle except Sanitize .
To use Stain Removal Guide:
1 . Select the wash cycle.
2 . Press the Stain Removal Guide button (the button will light up when it is on).
Continue to press to select Tomato stain, Wine stain, Grass stain or Dirt stain. The indicator light will show the selected stain.
To select a different stain, press the Stain Removal Guide button until desired stain to be removed is lit.
To turn off Stain Removal Guide, press until the light on the button turns off.
NOTE: The Soil and Temperature levels will be changed to match each stain type. Turning off Stain Removal Guide will return the
settings to default.
Settings
Individual settings for agitation ( Soil ), water temperature ( Temp ), and spin ( Spin ) can be set from the minimum (lowest in column) to
maximum (highest in column). In general, the higher up the column, the more washer energy will be used.
NOTE: Higher Spin speeds typically reduce dryer time/energy usage (i.e. reduces total energy when using both a washer and a dryer).
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*Time Saver Cycles
Reduces washer cycle time by adjusting spin cycle time and/or increases wash temperature to deliver the same cleaning performance in less time.