LG WM2455HG Owner's Manual (English) - Page 8

I N S TA L L AT I O N LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of your new washer spins at very high speeds, up to 1,200 RPM. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a perfectly level, solid surface. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the washer. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the washer to vibrate. • All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the floor. Rock the washer gently from corner to corner to make sure that the washer does not rock. If you are installing the washer on the optional pedestal, you must use the leveling feet on the pedestal to level the washer. The washer's leveling feet should be fully retracted and locked into position with the locknuts. Level Leveling Feet Leveling Feet 1 Position the washer in the final location, taking special care to not pinch, strain, or crush the water and drain lines. Place a level across the top of the washer. Raise Lower 2 Loosen the locknuts on all 4 leveling feet until you can turn the feet with the included wrench. Turn clockwise to raise the washer or counterclockwise to lower it. 14 MFL31245113_ENG.indd 14-15 Tighten all 4 locknuts securely 3 Once the washer is level from side to side and front to back, tighten all locknuts securely. Make sure that all 4 leveling feet are in firm contact with the floor. NOTE: To make sure that the washer is properly level, run the washer with a test load: place approximately 6 pounds of laundry in the machine. Then, press POWER, press RINSE+SPIN, and then press the START/PAUSE button. See the following sections for additional information on cycle selection and operation. Verify that the washer does not rock or vibrate excessively during the spin cycle. If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet until the washer is stable and retest. HOW TO USE SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels that include instructions for proper care. Fabric Care Labels Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Hand wash Water temperature Do not wash Do not wring Hot Warm (50°C/120°F) (40°C/105°F) Cold/cool (30°C/85°F) Bleach symbols Any bleach (when needed) Only non-chlorine bleach (when needed) Do not bleach Grouping Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle. Different fabrics have different care requirements. Always wash dark colors separately from light colors and whites to prevent discoloration. If possible, do not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled ones. The chart below shows recommended groupings. Sort Laundry... by Colors Whites Lights Darks by Soil Heavy Normal Light by Fabric Delicates Easy Care Sturdy by Lint Lint Producer Lint Collector Loading the Washer • Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Items such as clips, matches, pens, coins, and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pretreat heavily stained areas for best results. • Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. • Large items should not be more than half of the total washload. • The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be tightly packed with items. The door of the washer should close easily. • To prevent an out-of-balance load, do not wash single items. Add one or two similar items to the load. Large, bulky items, such as a blanket, comforter, or bedspread should be washed individually. • Do not wash or spin waterproof clothes. • When unloading the washer, check under the door seal for small items. 15 2007.10.4 2:31:39 PM