LG WM1812CW Owners Manual - Page 14

HOW TO USE THE WASHER Cycle Selector 1. Power • Use this button to turn the Power On/Off. 2. Cycles • Press the Cycle selector to select cycle designed for different types of fabric and soil levels. • Each cycle has a preset Water Temperature, Spin Speed, Soil Level, and Option (See page 13). • The preset settings can be changed anytime before Start. NOTE: This front load washer requires longer cycle time and gets clothes much cleaner, yet is more gentle on the fabrics, than top load washers. Washing time can be reduced significantly for small loads or lightly soiled loads by selecting Quick Cycle with the Option button and setting the Soil Level button at Light. 3. Start/Pause • Use this button to start/stop the washer. 14 4. Wash/Rinse Temperature • Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are washing. • Follow the fabric care label and chart below for best results. Suggested Wash Temp. Hot 122°F (50°C) Warm 104°F (40°C) Cold 77°F (25°C) Garment Whites and Heavy soiled color-fast items Most loads Brightly colored items, washable woolens • Warm rinses leave the loads dryer than cold rinses. Warm rinses increase wrinkling. • In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more comfortable to handle. • Cold rinses save energy. • The Cold rinse temperatures depend on the cold water at your faucet. • Warm rinses are regulated at approximately 86°F (30°C). • For the Tap Cold/Cold setting, both wash and rinse temperatures depend on the cold water at your faucet. 5. Spin speed • To change the spin speed, press the Spin Speed button repeatedly to cycle through available options. • To start Drain/Spin cycle: 1. Press Power button to turn on. 2. Press Spin Speed button only. 3. Press Start/Pause button.