GE GFWS3505 User Manual

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  About the washer control settings.
 
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Power
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.
Wash Cycles
The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match the wash 
setting with the loads. The GentleClean
 lifters lightly tumble the clothes into the water and detergent solution 
to clean the load.
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WHITES/HEAVY 
DUTY
For heavily to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work 
and play clothes.
COLORS/NORMAL
For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, 
work and play clothes.
STAIN WASH
For heavy soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and 
play clothes.
EASY CARE
(PERMA PRESS)
For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
ACTIVE WEAR
For active sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics 
include modern technology finishes and fibers such as spandex, 
stretch and micro-fibers.
DELICATES
For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. 
Provides gentle tumbling and soak during wash and rinse.
HANDWASH
For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle 
rocking to mimic the handwashing action.
WASHABLE WOOL
(some models)
For the washing of machine washable wool products, provided 
that they are washed according to the instructions on the 
garment label. When selecting this cycle, you must use a 
detergent suitable for washing wool.
SPEED WASH
For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is 
approximately 30 minutes, depending on selected options.
DRAIN & SPIN
Drain and spin at any time.
RINSE & SPIN
(some models)
Rinse and spin at any time.
BASKET CLEAN
Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of once 
per month.
STEAM REFRESH
(some models)
To de-wrinkle 1 to 5 cotton blend items. This is not a wash cycle, but 
a cycle that applies only steam to the garments. The washer will 
beep upon completion of the cycle, and will continue to tumble for 30 
minutes to keep wrinkles from setting in. Press Start/Pause to remove 
clothes. If clothes are slightly damp after completion of the cycle, 
hang dry clothes for 10 minutes before wearing. 
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