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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 GentleCleanlifters lightly tumble the clothes into the water and

 

detergent solution to clean the load.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHITES/HEAVY DUTY

For heavily to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and play

 

 

 

clothes. Can use the STEAM ASSIST option with this cycle.

 

 

 

COLORS/NORMAL

For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play

 

 

 

clothes. Can use the STEAM ASSIST option with this cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WRINKLE FREE

For heavy soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PERMA PRESS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. Select the correct number of

 

 

 

STEAM REFRESH

garments using the arrow keys and press Enter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The washer will beep upon completion of the cycle, and will continue to

 

 

 

(some models)

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HANDWASH

For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle rocking to

 

 

 

 

 

mimic the handwashing action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DELICATES

For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides gentle

 

 

 

tumbling and soak during wash and rinse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WASHABLE WOOL

For the washing of machine washable wool products, provided that they are

 

 

 

washed according to the instructions on the garment label. When selecting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(some models)

 

 

 

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

To quickly drain and spin out any items at any time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASKET CLEAN

Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of once

 

 

 

per month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIALTY CYCLES

For unique garments that may need special treatment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specialty Cycles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rinse & SPIN

 

GARMENTS

 

BED and BATH

SPECIALIZED CYCLES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quickly rinse out any

 

Coats

 

Blankets (cotton)

Athletic Shoes

 

 

 

 

 

 

items at any time.

 

Dress Shirts

 

Comforters

Energy Savings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hosiery/Bras

 

Sheets

Fabric Refresh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeans

 

Towels

Fleece

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Khakis

 

 

Fragile Cottons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweaters

 

 

Performance Fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pet Bedding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play Clothes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single Item Wash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sleeping Bag

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soak

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super Clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throw Rugs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While in the Specialty Cycle, use the ▲ and ▼

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

arrow keys to scroll between the different options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press ENTER to select the cycle. Press BACK to go

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the previous menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GE PFWH4400, PFWH4405, PFWS4600, PFWS4605 Control settings, Wash Cycles, Specialty Cycles, Rinse & Spin, BED and Bath

PFWS4605, PFWH4400, PFWH4405, PFWS4600 specifications

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