GE G189, Owner'S Manual

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Temperature

 Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or instructions when laundering.

PerfecTemp 

senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the fill water to obtain a more precise temperature range for all wash 

temperatures except 

TAP COLD

. For example, in a COLD wash selection, some warm water may be added to reach a temperature 

needed to better dissolve detergents. Often, detergents are not completely dissolved in very cold water, especially in cooler climates. 

During winter months, when the water entering your home is colder, or for locations with very cold water year round, use the 

PerfecTemp

COLD to help dissolve powdered detergents and to improve the cleaning of your clothes.
The 

TAP COLD 

feature turns the 

PerfecTemp

 feature on your washer off and uses your household tap water temperature for a COLD 

wash. This can provide energy savings by reducing the amount of hot water used in your wash.

Options

Autosoak Option

(

on some models

)

This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle 

automatically. On some models, this option is located on the Cycle Selector knob. 

2nd Rinse Option

(on some models)

When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, use the 2nd Rinse option to better remove additional 

residues.

Extended Spin Option

(on some models)

Use this option to extract more water from your clothes. Clothes will be drier when this option is selected and will dry more 

quickly in your dryer.

Fabric Softener and Power Rinse

Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer or to select the enhanced Power Rinse.

NOTE: 

Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer. They do not work correctly in high-efficiency washers.

Status Indicator Lights

The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in. When the Selector knob is set to a new cycle, the Indicator 

Lights will flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will go through. On models without an 

AUTO SOAK

 option, the 

SOAK light will not light up.

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 The wash cycle controls the length and intensity of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either direction. Turning 

the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection. Press 

START

 to 

begin the new cycle selection.

WHITES

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

cleaning and with the normal soil setting should be used for most everyday items. Provides a high speed spin.

PREWASH

  For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes. Make sure to follow with a regular wash cycle.

COLORS 

 For non-colorfast clothes and blends or items that are labeled for cold wash. Provides a regular wash with periods 

of soak and a high speed spin.

PERMANENT PRESS 

 For wrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits. Provides a regular wash with periods of 

soak and a low speed spin.

DELICATES 

 For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soil. Provides an extra gentle wash and a low speed spin.

HAND WASH

  For items labeled hand washable with light soil. Provides an extra low speed spin.

SPEED WASH

  For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Provides a high speed spin.

DRAIN & SPIN OR SPIN ONLY 

 For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes. Provides a high speed spin.

TOWELS & SHEETS

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

and a high speed spin.

JEANS

  For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Provides a gentle wash and a high speed spin. (For heavily soiled work 

jeans, use 

WHITES

 cycle.)

QUICK RINSE 

 Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired.  Provides a high speed spin.

START

Press 

START

 to begin the cycle. Pressing 

START

 again will 

PAUSE

 the cycle and the Cycle indicator light will blink.

To continue the cycle, press START again or close the lid. If machine is paused more than 24 hours, the cycle will be 

cancelled. To stop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds. If water remains in the machine, select the 

DRAIN & SPIN

OR 

SPIN ONLY

 cycle to drain tub and spin water out of the washer tub.

Raising the lid will stop agitation or spin action but does not pause the cycle.

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