GE GTWS8655DMC - Manual (Page 6)

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Operating instructions.
Cycle Options
Soak
This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.
Repeated pressing of the Soak button will add 15 minutes, then 30 minutes and then return back to 0 soak minutes.
Extra Rinse
When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, use the Extra Rinse option to better remove additional residues.
NOTE: This option is not allowed for some cycles.
Fabric Softener
Set this option to provide a deep rinse or when manually adding fabric softener to the rinse cycle. NOTE: This option is not allowed for some
cycles. When allowed, it may change other settings (e.g. Spin may go to a higher setting) to maximize performance.
NOTE: Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer. They do not work correctly in high efficiency washers.
Pretreat/Bleach
Set this option to add liquid pretreatment -OR- liquid bleach in the next load. Press once to indicate adding pretreatment (light on above
button), twice to specify bleach (light on below button), three times to turn off (no light). Pretreatment or bleach will be added at the optimal
time during the wash cycle (differs for pretreatment or bleach).
NOTE: Do NOT use pretreatment and bleach in the same load. If you forget to dispense (did not press button once or twice), you can flush
out the dispenser by pouring water into the compartment and running a Quick Rinse cycle to remove from the tub.
Delay Wash
When the Delay Wash button is repeatedly pressed, the delay time is set from 1 (01H) to 9 (09H) hours and back to clear (00H) hours. If you
press and hold the Delay Wash button for 3 seconds, it will immediately reset.
Additional Options
My Settings
As the cycle selector knob is turned, the Soil, Temp and Spin settings change to automatic pre-set default settings. If you desire a different
setting, select the desired options or changes to cycle settings. Press and hold the My Settings button for 3 seconds, the washer will save
these settings for that cycle and the status heart and My Settings button will light when active. In the future, when you turn the selector
knob to that cycle, your settings will be automatically recalled. To temporarily (i.e. for this load) return to the pre-set default settings, press the
My Settings button for 1/2 second. The status heart and button lights will turn off and the options will change back to these defaults. To
make these default settings permanent, hold the My Settings button again for 3 seconds to make them your preferred settings (the lights
will turn back on). NOTE: My Settings includes Stain Removal Guide and Steam Assist but not Delay Wash or Variable Signal - or any bulk
dispense options.
Variable Signal
Use the Variable Signal button to change the volume of the end of cycle signal. Press the button until you reach the desired volume (high,
medium, low) or off.
Basket Light
The basket light will turn on when the Basket Light button is pressed, the lid is lifted, or the cycle knob is turned. It will stay on for 5 minutes or until the
Basket Light button or Power button is pressed.
Control Lock
You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle. Children
cannot accidentally start the washer by touching buttons with this option selected.
To lock the washer controls, press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds. The control lock icon will light up when it is on.
To unlock the washer controls, press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds.
NOTE: The Power button can still be used when the machine is locked.
eWash
When the eWash button is pressed, the cycle changes to its most energy efficient settings and all of the eMonitor lights will light to indicate
that the most efficient settings are on. If you change settings, the eWash light will go off and the number of eMonitor lights will decrease (or
increase) to indicate decreased (or increased) energy efficiency settings.
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I SmartDispense™
The SmartDispense™ feature allows you to set your liquid HE (High Efficiency) detergent and/or softener dispensing preferences for
your load. This feature can be used with any wash cycle, except for Quick Rinse, Drain & Spin and BASKETclean cycles.
The SmartDispense™ system automatically dispenses liquid HE (High Efficiency) detergent and/or concentrated liquid fabric
softener into each cycle at the optimal times.
To utilize the SmartDispense™ dispensers, they must first be filled. Although any liquid HE (High Efficiency) laundry detergent
and concentrated liquid fabric softener can be used in the SmartDispense™ system, all liquid HE (High Efficiency) detergents and
concentrated liquid fabric softeners are not the same.
CAUTION!
Absolutely do not store liquid chlorine bleach, powder detergent, non-concentrated liquid fabric softener or other
laundry additives in any of the tanks. Use only liquid detergent which has been specifically designed for use in High Efficiency washers.