GE G018, Owner'S Manual

Settings

Individual settings for agitation (

Soil

), water temperature (

Temp

), and spin (

Spin

) can be set from the minimum (lowest in column) to 

maximum (highest in column). In general, the higher up the column, the more washer energy will be used.

NOTE:

 Higher 

Spin

 speeds typically reduce dryer time/energy usage (i.e. reduces total energy when using both a washer and a dryer).

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Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob

 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.  

NOTE:

 When the knob is turned to another cycle, the basket light is turned on to assist in loading.

The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.

 Speedwash 

For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Provides light wash/rinse and short high speed spin.

Delicates

   For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides light wash and low speed spin.

Heavy Duty

An above normal cycle for heavily soiled or stained clothes. A soak cycle is added and the agitate cycle is extended  

for extra cleaning. This more aggressive cycle should be used sparingly.

 Jeans 

For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Provides normal wash and medium speed spin. (For heavily  

soiled work jeans, use 

Whites

 cycle.)

Dark Colors

For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeled cold wash. Provides normal wash and medium speed  

spin.

Whites

For heavy to lightly soiled whites, household linens, work and play clothes. Provides a heavy wash and a high  

speed 

spin.

Normal/

Light Colors

For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. This cycle provides the best  

overall cleaning and should be used for most everyday items. Provides normal wash and medium speed spin.

Towels/Sheets

Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Provides normal wash

and a  

high speed spin.

 Sanitize 

With Oxi

When combined with detergent and an Oxi laundry additive, performs a concentrated prewash sanitization step,  

followed by a hot wash step, which is designed to remove 99.9% of bacteria found in home laundry.

Measure the detergent and Oxi product carefully. For average size loads, use the recommended amounts appropriate  

for a large heavily soiled load, following the detergent and Oxi product label instructions. When sanitizing large or  

extra large loads, use the maximum recommended dosage of Oxi product. Using more than one full scoop is not  

recommended. Place the detergent and Oxi product directly in the bottom of the wash basket, before adding the  

clothes. 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 (Hot) 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.

 Bulky 

Items/

For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags and similar large and bulky items. Large items  

Comforters, Pillows

such as blankets, comforters, jackets and small rugs. Provides a normal wash and an extra heavy spin.

 Quick 

Rinse 

Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired. Provides an extra light wash and an  

extra high speed spin. 

Fabric Softener

 and 

Extra Rinse

 options are available with this cycle.

Drain & Spin 

For draining the basket and spinning water out of the clothes.

Basket Clean

Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. 

Recommended use of at least once per month. 

NOTE:

 Never load laundry while using 

Basket Clean

. The laundry may become damaged or contaminated.  

See 

the 

Care and Cleaning

 section.

Stain Removal Guide

The stain Removal Guide feature allows you to indicate what stains are on the garments in your load. This feature can be used with 

any wash cycle except Sanitize.

To use Stain Removal Guide:

1. 

Select the wash cycle.

2. 

Press the 

Stain Removal Guide

 button (the button will light up when it is on). Continue to press to select 

Tomato

 stain, 

Wine

 stain, 

Grass

 stain or 

Dirt

 stain. The indicator light will show the selected stain. 

To select a different stain, press the 

Stain Removal Guide

 button until desired stain to be removed is lit. 

To turn off 

Stain Removal Guide

, press until the light on the button turns off.

 NOTE: 

The Soil and Temperature levels will be changed to match each stain type. Turning off

Stain Removal Guide

 will return the  

settings to default.

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NSF Protocol P172

Sanitization Performance of Residential and 
Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers