LG WM2455HG Owner's Manual (English) - Page 12

HOW TO USE CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS Each cycle has preset settings that are selected automatically. You may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons. Press the button for that setting until the indicator light for the desired value is lit. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the type and size of wash load for best results and maximum efficiency. It may seem there is no water inside the drum in some cycles, but this is normal. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/ rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available with every cycle. See the Cycle Guide for details. WASH/RINSE Selects the wash and rinse temperature combination for the selected cycle. Press the WASH/ RINSE button until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to boost the hot water temperature for Extra Hot† settings. This provides improved wash performance at normal water heater settings. • Select the water temperature suitable for the type of load you are washing. Follow the fabric care label for best results. • Warm rinses are regulated at approximately 86°F (30°C). • Warm rinses leave the loads drier than cold rinses. Warm rinses can increase wrinkling. • In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more comfortable to handle. • Cold rinses use less energy, and the rinse temperature depends on the cold water at the faucet. Suggested Wash Temp. Extra Hot 167°F (75°C) Hot 122°F (50°C) Warm 104°F (40°C) Cold 77°F (25°C) Load Type Kitchen towels, sheets, and baby garments Whites and heavily soiled color-fast items Most loads Brightly colored items, washable woolens 22 SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at up to 1,200 RPM. This extracts more water from clothes, reducing drying time and saving energy. Press the SPIN SPEED button until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. Some fabrics, such as delicates, require a slower spin speed. The Drain & Spin cycle: The Spin Speed button also activates the Drain & Spin cycle to drain the tub and spin clothes; for example, if you want to remove clothes before the cycle has ended. SOIL LEVEL Adjusts the selected cycle to allow more time for heavily soiled clothes or less time for lightly soiled clothes. Press the SOIL LEVEL button until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. MFL31245113_ENG.indd 22-23 HOW TO USE CUSTOM PROGRAM CUSTOM PROGRAM allows you to store a customized wash cycle for future use. It allows you to save favorite temperature, spin speed, soil level, and other options for a cycle, and then recall them at the touch of a button. To store a Custom Program: 1 Select a cycle. 2 Adjust the Wash/Rinse Temperature, Spin Speed, and Soil Level to the desired settings. 3 Set any other desired options. 4 Press and hold the CUSTOM PROGRAM button for 3 seconds. You will hear two beeps to confirm the settings have been stored. 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's recommendations! IMPORTANT: If you press and hold the CUSTOM PROGRAM button for 3 seconds, you will overwrite any previously stored CUSTOM PROGRAM. To recall a Custom Program: 1 Press and release the CUSTOM PROGRAM button. The stored settings will be displayed. 2 Press and release the START/PAUSE button to start the cycle. The washer will start automatically. 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/additive 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. 23 2007.10.4 2:31:51 PM