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USING THE WASHER
Getting started
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Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob - For model HTW200 only.
 The wash cycle controls the type of washing process. The cycle selector knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the 
knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and change the cycle options to the new selection. Press Start to begin the 
new cycle selection.
The chart below will help you match the items to be washed with the best wash cycle settings. For optimal performance, 
select the cycle that most closely matches the items being washed.
Items to Wash Cycle Wash Temp Soil 
Level
Spin 
Selection 
(Duration)
Cycle Details
Cycle for 
normal, regular, 
or typical use 
for washing up 
to a full load of 
normally soiled 
cotton clothing.
Colors Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Normal Normal Cycle for normal, regular, or typical use for washing up 
to a full load of normally soiled cotton clothing. Multiple 
wash temperature selections are available within this 
single cycle:
  Tap Cold: Coldest selection available, adds no hot 
water.
  Cold: Adds some hot water to aid dissolving 
detergents in colder climates.
  Cool: Adds more hot water to increase cleaning.
The Normal cycle is identical in cycle steps, wash 
times, etc. for each wash temperature selection 
available.
All rinses are cold.
Whites and  
household linens
Whites Hot Heavy
Medium
Light
Normal Provides the hottest hot temperature available (based 
on your water heater setting) with longer wash periods 
to clean and brighten your whites. It is recommended 
that a Oxi or chlorine bleach product appropriate 
for items being washed be used with this cycle to 
maximize whitening performance. Note that three soil 
levels are available: Heavy, Regular, and Light. Rinse 
is cold.
Light colored 
items. More 
heavily soiled or 
items with body 
soils.
Casuals Warm Heavy
Medium
Light
Normal Wash temperature and wash profile tailored for items 
that are more heavily soiled and/or contain body 
soils. Note that three soil levels are available: Heavy, 
Regular, and Light. Rinse is cold.
Lingerie and 
special care 
fabrics with 
light soil. 
Water-resistant, 
bedding and 
bulky items, 
such as large 
coats, mattress 
pads, and bath 
mats.
Delicates  Cool Light Normal Utilizes a unique “tri-pulse” extra gentle agitate profile 
and a low spin speed to provide special care to 
delicate fabrics. It is recommended to place small or 
ultra delicate items in mesh bags before washing.
Wet load of 
items. 
Drain & 
Spin
Normal Utilizes a high speed spin to extract water from wet 
items.
NOTE: Water temperature selections are embedded within the wash cycles. For the Colors Cycle Normal, there are multiple 
temperature selections available. For other cycles, such as Whites, there is only one temperature available but there are 
multiple soil levels embedded. Select the cycle, temperature and soil level that best matches items being washed.
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Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob - Continued - For models GTW540, GTW525, GTW500, GTW490, 
GTW485, GTW480, GTW465, GTW460, GTW340, GTW335, GTW330, GTW220 & HTW240 only.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or property damage.
For Waterproof, Water-Resistant, or Bulky Items:
• 
 Only use the Bulky Items (or Delicates) cycle. NOTE: Some models only have a Delicates cycle
.
• 
 
Using other cycles can cause excessive vibration and may result in injury or damage to the washer, walls, or floor.
• 
 Do not mix waterproof and non-waterproof items
.
• 
 Read the Owner’s Manual for wash cycle details.
CAUTION