A:Answer Hi NYC01 - Towels/Sheets cycle is designed for washing towels or
sheets, using a higher water level and a soak period to effectively clean
these items (Recommend Warm water). It is recommended that towels and sheets be washed separately for best care and washing performance. For waterproof bed covers use Bulky Items cycle. Whites cycle is designed for Whites and household linens (recommend Hot water). Tailored to clean and brighten your whites. Check out pages 8-9 of the Owner's Manual - Wash Cycles: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-90586-1.pdf - It is equipped with Bleach,
Detergent (Liquid/Powder) and Fabric Softener dispensers. A bleach alternative can be added to any cycle (not just whites). It has a Sanitize with Oxi cycle. Remove 99.9% of bacteria with a dedicated cycle that uses an Oxi additive to boost your detergent’s cleaning power, while keeping fabrics looking and feeling their best. See pages 9 (*Sanitize with Oxi) and 15 (Dispensers) of the Owner's Manual. Place laundry pretreatments, such as an Oxi product, directly in the bottom of the wash basket before loading clothes. NOTE: Do not use liquid chlorine bleach and laundry pretreatments such as an Oxi product in the same wash load. Thanks for choosing GE. Enjoy! Sue