About the washer control panel, Control settings, Automatic dispenser and safety latch – GE WCXH208 User Manual
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About the washer control panel.
You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening.
7 TEMPERATURES
EXTRA RINSE
COTTONS / EASY CARE / ULTRA CARE
O
N
O
FF
DOOR
LOCKED
FINAL SPIN SPEED
RPM
PULL TO START / PUSH TO STOP
H
OT
C
OLD
W
ARM
W
ARM
W
ARM
W
ARM
W
ARM
C
OLD
C
OLD
C
OLD
AutoTemp
F
AST
850
450
650
850
N
ORMAL
950
650
850
950
H
EAVY
P
ERM
P
RESS
D
ELICATES
M
EDIUM
L
IGHT
F
INAL
S
PIN
F
INAL
S
PIN
F
INAL
S
PIN
F
INAL
S
PIN
COTTONS
QUICK WASH
ULTRA CARE
EASY CARE
C
OLD
C
OLD
W
A
R
M
C
O
L
D
W
RINKLEFREE
AUTO DISPENSER SAFETY LATCH/SLIDE TO OPEN
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Control Settings
Automatic Dispenser and Safety Latch
Safety latch slides to the right to open drawer. (Latch locks to the left on its own.) Add detergent,
liquid bleach and fabric softener to this drawer.
Temperature
Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow garment manufacturer’s
care label or instructions when laundering.
Wash Cycle
The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The chart below will help you match the
wash cycle setting with your loads.
PREWASH
For heavily soiled and protein-stained items. Follow PreWash with a complete wash cycle.
COTTONS
For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
EASY CARE
For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.
DELICATES/
For lightly soiled lingerie and special-care fabrics.
ULTRACARE
QUICK WASH
For lightly soiled items you need in a hurry.
Final Spin Speed (on some models)
The Fast spin speed is for durable items.
The Normal spin speed is for delicate items like sweaters and lingerie.
When using Normal spin speed, clothes will be less dry than when using Fast spin speed.
Set the desired wash cycle by pushing in cycle knob and turning clockwise.
Start the washer by closing the door and pulling out the cycle knob.
To stop the washer, push in the cycle knob and pull out to restart.
■ The washer will not operate with the door open.
■ The door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle.
Features and appearance may vary.
Customer Service
Troubleshooting T
ips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
4 TEMPERATURES
WASH / RINSE
EXTRA RINSE
COTTONS / EASY CARE
DOOR
LOCKED
H
OT
C
OLD
W
ARM
W
ARM
W
ARM
C
OLD
C
OLD
C
OLD
O
N
O
FF
CYCLE SIGNAL
O
FF
L
OUD
PULL TO START / PUSH TO STOP
H
EAVY
L
IGHT
M
EDIUM
W
ASH
W
ASH
F
INAL
S
PIN
F
INAL
S
PIN
PERM PRESS
F
INAL
S
PIN
DELICATES
COTTONS
PREWASH
EASY CARE
KNITS
AUTO DISPENSER SAFETY LATCH/SLIDE TO OPEN
Models WPXH214 and WCXH214
Models WCXH208 and WSXH208
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