With the popularity of front load washing machines over the past ten years, it’s hard to imagine there are still an estimated 76 million top load washers in use, many of them more than ten years old and terribly inefficient. For many consumers, the lack of efficiency has cast a negative pall on all top-loaders. GE is changing that with its new high-efficiency (HE) top load washer and dryer. It’s the classic top-load styling with a few bells and whistles that are sure to excite, like SmartDispense reservoirs that can hold up to two months worth of detergent and fabric softener and automatically release the right amount for each load. No more mess!
The washer is pre-programmed with all the common settings you’d expect from a new machine as well as some advanced features like a Stain Removal Guide. You tell the machine what you spilled on your favorite blouse (tomato, oil, dirt or grass), and it will automatically adjust its settings to achieve optimum stain-fighting performance. You can also opt for Steam Assist, another stain-fighter that uses steam to penetrate deep into fabric fibers, loosening stains yet protecting your fabrics. If you prefer a custom setting, there’s an option for that, too.
At 5.0 cubic feet, it’s GE’s largest capacity washer and dryer pair, providing flexibility to wash just about everything you need: large, bulky loads like bedding to small, delicate items. Despite the washer’s large capacity, its ergonomic design makes it easy for just about anyone to reach in and touch the bottom without straining and LED lights illuminate the inside to ensure no sock is left behind.
Beyond the obvious, the lid on the washer offers some other great functionality. It’s made of clear glass, so you can take a peek inside without opening the washer mid-cycle. And hydraulic technology allows the lid to open and hold at various angles and offers a soft, controlled close every time.
The matching dryer communicates directly with the washer through a system called Clean Speak Communication. By the time you advance your load, the washer will have already told the dryer which presets to use to achieve better clothing care and time efficiency. The dryer also has steam options, perfect for refreshing lightly worn clothes or de-wrinkling stored or wrinkled clothes.