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USING THE WASHER

NSF Protocol P172

Sanitization Performance of Residential and

Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers

*Sanitize with Oxi

The Sanitize With Oxi cycle, when using an Oxi additive along with your detergent, is designed to remove 99.9% of bacteria found in

home laundry. Measure the detergent and the Oxi products carefully. Using the amounts appropriate for a large heavily soiled load

in a top load washer, follow the detergent and the Oxi product label instructions. For the Sanitize With Oxi cycle only, add the clothes

first and then place the detergent and Oxi product directly on top of the load. The washer hot water supply connection must provide

a minimum of 120°F to ensure the effectiveness of this cycle.

NOTE: The default Sanitize With Oxi cycle water temperature can NOT be changed.

The Sanitize With Oxi cycle is certified by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certification organization. The

certification verified that the cycle reduced 99.9% of bacteria typically found in residential laundry and that no significant contamination

is transferred to subsequent washer loads. Only the Sanitize With Oxi cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF

Protocol P172 for sanitizing effectiveness.

This feature is for pretreating of garments

only and not intended to serve as an

actual wash cycle. When selected, the

washer will supply either fresh water or

water mixed with detergent from your

SmartDispense system for garment hand

pre-washing or pre-treating use.

The pretreating water will be dispensed

from the area located in the back of

the main opening of the washer. When

selected, any water dispensed into the

wash tub during the pretreat will be drained

from the machine before any subsequently

selected wash cycle can begin.

Alternatively, you can use this feature

to soak your garments in the pretreated

water for up to 24 hours with the lid closed

and the cycle knob remaining on Water

Station.

In order to use this feature to soak, keep

dial on Water Station and close the lid.

You can soak for up to 24 hours before

the water in the tub will be automatically

drained. Rotating the dial, holding the

Start button for 3 seconds or leaving the

lid open for more than 15 minutes will all

automatically drain the water from the tub.

Pretreating or Soaking Using Water Station (on some models)

Water Station only

Select this feature:

1. Rotate the cycle selection knob to Water Station.

2. Push the Select button until the LED below Water is

illuminated.

3. Select the desired water temperature using the Temp

button.

4. Press the Start button to initiate the feature.

If the lid is not already open, raise the lid of the washer to

start the flow of fresh water from the dispensing area. Water

will continue to be dispensed until the lid is closed or the

water level in the tub reaches the maximum level.

If the lid is closed before the maximum level in the tub is

reached, additional water can be dispensed by opening

the lid again. Once the lid is closed, water dispensed using

the water on demand feature will remain in the tub until the

cycle selection knob is rotated to an actual wash cycle, or

the Start button is held in for 3 seconds, at which point the

water in the tub will be drained out of the machine.

If the lid is not closed, the water in the tub will automatically

be drained after 15 minutes. With the lid closed, if the cycle

selection knob is not rotated to an actual wash cycle, or the

Start button is not held in for 3 seconds, the water in the

tub will automatically be drained after 24 hours.

Water Station with Detergent

Select this feature:

Rotating the cycle selection knob to the Water Station.

Push the Select button until the LED below Detergent +

Water is illuminated.

Select the desired water temperature using the Temp

button.

Press the Start button to initiate the detergent feature.

If the lid is not already open, raise the lid of the washer

to start the flow of soapy water from the dispensing area.

Soapy water will continue to be dispensed until the lid is

closed or the water level in the tub reaches the maximum

level.

If the lid is closed before the maximum level in the tub

is reached, additional soapy water can be dispensed by

simply opening the lid again. Once the lid is closed, soapy

water dispensed will remain in the tub until the cycle

selection knob is rotated to an actual wash cycle, or the

Start button is held in for 3 seconds, at which point the

soapy water in the tub will be drained out of the machine.

If the lid is not closed, the soapy water in the tub will

automatically be drained after 15 minutes. With the lid

closed, if the cycle selection knob is not rotated to an actual

wash cycle, or the Start button is not held in for 3 seconds,

the soapy water in the tub will automatically be drained

after 24 hours.

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Brand	GE
Model	GTW685BSLWS
Category	Washing Machines
File type	PDF
File size	9.47 MB

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My washing machine won't start when I press the start-button, what can I do? Verified

In many cases the door of the washing machine hasn't closed properly. Open and close the door and try again.

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My washing machine won’t drain, what can I do? Verified

The main reason a washing machine won’t drain is because of blockage in either the pump or the drain hose. If your washing machine has access to these parts, try to remove any blockage. If this does not solve the problem or if you don’t have access to these parts you should contact a mechanic or the manufacturer.

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There is no water coming into my washing machine, what can I do? Verified

Check if the water inlet is open and if there aren't any kinks in the hose of the water inlet. If this doesn't solve the problem you should contact the manufacturer.

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The door of my washing machine won't open, what can I do? Verified

There can be several causes. The most common cause is the filter being clogged. Unplug the appliance and check the filter. Remove any blockage if necessary. The location of the filter is different depening on the model. It is also possible that there is a special lever to open the door. If these options don't help, the last option is unplug the appliance for a period of 30-60 minutes and try to open the door after that. If this doesn't work, contact the manufacturer or a mechanic.

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My washing machine makes a lot of noice and/or vibrates loudly, what can I do about that? Verified

It's possible that the washing machine has not been leveled. You can do this by adjusting the feet to make it perfectly level. The problem can also be caused by inserting to much clothes in the machine. If these are not the cause of your problem you should contact the manufacturer.

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In which compartment should the detergent go? Verified

Most washing machines have 3 compartments for detergent. These compartments are often marked with I, II and * to show where the detergent goes. Compartment I is used for a pre-wash cycle, II is for the main wash cycle and * is for fabric softener. Compartment II is used most often.

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My washing machine smells, what can I do about it? Verified

There are washing machines with self-cleaning features. If these features are not available it's possible to add 100ml of white vinegar or 100gr of soda crystals and have the washing machine run a 90 ℃ program.

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Although washing machines can probably handle water intake up to 65°C, this is not recommended by most manufacturers. There are wash cycles that specifically make use of cold water. In those cases warm water can harm the results of your wash cycle. Also, many washing machines are designed to be connected to a cold water outlet.

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What should I pay attention to when moving a washing machine? Verified

When moving a washing machine, you should secure the drum. You can use the transit bolt which come with every washing machine and will prevent the drum from moving around inside the machine. You also need to drain all the water.

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Can I stack my dryer and washing machine? Verified

In general it is possible to directly stack a dryer and washing machine directly on top of each other. This only works with front loading models. However, it is advisable to use a fitting accessory to do so. This will prevent the machines from vibrating and falling off and also prevents damage to the bottom machine.

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What is the difference in usage between a washer-dryer and a separate washing machine and dryer? Verified

The biggest advantage of a washer-dryer is that it takes less space. However, a separate dryer will be able to dry more than a washer-dryer. A washer-dryer also uses relatively more energy and requires more time.

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Can I connect a washing machine to an extension cord? Verified

Appliances that require large amounts of power, like a washing machine, can not be connected to all extension cords. See what the power usage of the washing machine is, which is indicated in Watt, and check if the extension cord can handle this. There are extension cords with thicker cables that are made to handle larger appliances.

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Can my GE appliance also run on a generator? Verified

In general this is possible, but always check this with the manufacturer of your generator. Also be aware that some appliances require a lot of power when starting up (ie: refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners). It's also a good idea to use a generator that is voltage regulated and surge protected. When in doubt you should contact the manufacturer.

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