GE GTW540 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 10

Getting started
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Wash Cycles - Cycle Selector Knob - Continued
Items to Wash Cycle
Cycle for normal, Normal/
regular, or typical Colors
use for washing
up to a full load
of normally
soiled cotton
clothing.
Dark colored Dark
items, linens, Colors
and mixed loads.
Casual clothes, Casuals
lightly soiled
office wear.
Lingerie and Delicates
special care
fabrics with light
soil.
Dark colored Cold
fabrics and Wash
mixed loads.
Medium to lightly Active
soiled athletic Wear
wear items of
technical or
synthetic fabrics.
Small loads of Quick
lightly soiled Wash
items that are
needed in a
hurry.
NOTE: Water temperature selections are embedded within the wash cycles. For the Colors Cycle
temperature selections available. For other cycles, such as Whites, there is only one temperature available but there are
multiple soil levels embedded. Select the cycle, temperature and soil level that best matches items being washed.
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Wash Temp Soil
Level
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm/Warmer Heavy
Colors/Mild Normal/
Cool Medium
Cold Light
Tap Cold/ Ex. Light
Cold PLUS
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm/Warmer Heavy
Colors/Mild Normal/
Cool Medium
Cold Light
Tap Cold/ Ex. Light
Cold PLUS
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm/Warmer Heavy
Colors/Mild Normal/
Cool Medium
Cold Light
Tap Cold/ Ex. Light
Cold PLUS
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm/Warmer Heavy
Colors/Mild Normal/
Cool Medium
Cold Light
Tap Cold/ Ex. Light
Cold PLUS
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm/Warmer Heavy
Colors/Mild Normal/
Cool Medium
Cold Light
Tap Cold/ Ex. Light
Cold PLUS
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm/Warmer Heavy
Colors/Mild Normal/
Cool Medium
Cold Light
Tap Cold/ Ex. Light
Cold PLUS
Hot Ex. Heavy
Warm/Warmer Heavy
Colors/Mild Normal/
Cool Medium
Cold Light
Tap Cold/ Ex. Light
Cold PLUS
Spin Options Available
Selection
(Duration)
Max/Extra Stain PreTreat
Guide
Normal
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse/Extra
Rinse
2nd Rinse
On GTW465 Model
Only: Deep Fill
Max/Extra Stain PreTreat
Guide
Normal Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse/Extra
Rinse
2nd Rinse
Max/Extra Stain PreTreat
Guide
Normal Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse/Extra
Rinse
2nd Rinse
Max/Extra Stain PreTreat
Guide
Normal Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse/Extra
Rinse
2nd Rinse
Max/Extra
Deep Fill
Normal Auto Soak
Deep Rinse/Extra
Rinse
2nd Rinse
Max/Extra Stain PreTreat
Guide
Normal Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse/Extra
Rinse
2nd Rinse
Max/Extra Stain PreTreat
Guide
Normal Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse/Extra
Rinse
2nd Rinse
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. Incorporates multi-stage
fills and wash periods to provide
optimal fabric care.
Lower wash temperatures,
a shorter wash period, and
a deep fill rinse (on some
models) minimizes fading and
spotting of dark colored fabrics.
Incorporates multi-stage fills and
wash periods to provide optimal
fabric care.
Wash period tailored to care for
casual clothes and office wear
items. Incorporates multi-stage
fills and wash periods to provide
optimal fabric care.
Utilizes a unique "tri-pulse" extra
gentle agitate profile and a low
spin speed to provide special
care to delicate fabrics. It is
recommended to place small or
ultra delicate items in mesh bags
before washing.
Cycle combines multiple extended
wash agitation periods with soak
periods to provide enhanced
cleaning performance and energy
efficiency with colder water
temperatures.
Cycle designed for care of medium
to lightly soiled active wear, athletic
wear, and technical fabrics.
Incorporates a multi-stage wash period
with soak to effectively treat body soils
and odors. Use the Heavy Duty cycle
for heavily soiled sports clothing
constructed of sturdy fabric.
Utilizes an expedited wash period
and time saving continuous spray
rinse to clean small lightly soiled
loads in the fastest time possible.
, there are multiple
Normal
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