LG WM2550HWCA Owner's Manual - Page 24

HOW TO USE LOAD SIZE SENSING SYSTEM At the beginning of the cycle, the washer tumbles the load and detects the weight of the clothes. The display will indicate the approximate load size in the LOAD SIZE display. This allows you to adjust the amount of detergent and other additives for best results and improved efficiency. The LOAD SIZE display: Example 1 : If the washer has detected a small load size, the display may only show one lighted bar. Only a small amount of detergent should be used, because the amount of clothing and the quantity of water that will be used is small. Recommended amount for this load Detergent manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load Example 2 : If the washer has detected a large load size, the display may show all four bars lighted. More detergent should be used, because the amount of clothing and the quantity of water that will be used is greater. Recommended amount for this load Detergent manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load NOTE: Because the washer uses a very small amount of water, care should be taken when deciding how much detergent to use. Normal loads only need about half the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount. This saves detergent by using it in a more concentrated manner. However, for heavily soiled loads, additional detergent should be added. Never exceed manufacturer To use Automatic Load Size Sensing: 1 Load the washer, select the desired cycle and options, and then start the cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button. 2 The washer will tumble for a short time to detect the size of the load. After the washer detects the load size, the washer will show the detected size in the LOAD SIZE display for 10 seconds before it continues with the cycle. 3 During the 10 second delay in step three, press the START/PAUSE button to pause the cycle. 4 Fill the detergent and additive compartments of the detergent drawer with detergent/ dditive amounts based on the load size the machine has detected. Following these guidelines can save detergent. 5 Press the START/PAUSE button again to resume the cycle. To check the load size during the wash portion of the cycle, press and hold the RINSE+SPIN button for 3 seconds. The LOAD SIZE display will be activated for 10 seconds. NOTE: The load detection routine only works with dry clothes. Since the detection system is detecting the WEIGHT of the load, it will be affected by unusually heavy articles in the load. For example, a garment that is already wet that is loaded with other items will cause the LOAD SIZE reading to be inaccurate. If you do not desire to take advantage of the load size detection feature, simply load the desired amount of detergent and additives in the dispenser and start the washer in the usual manner. 24