LG WM3997HWA Owners Manual - Page 20

20 PREPARATION Using Detergent/Fabric Softener Recommended Detergent Make sure to use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent for front-loading washing machines. HE detergents dissolve more efficiently and produce fewer suds to ensure efficient washing and rinsing. Use the correct amount of detergent as indicated on the detergent packaging. Specially designed to use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent NOTE yyOnly use HE detergents, because using a regular detergent may produce excessive suds. yyHE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to keep the interior of your washer clean. yyUse less detergent for soft water. yyWipe up any spills immediately, as liquids could damage the finish and the control panel of the washing machine. yyUsing too much detergent can cause a build-up in the tub resulting in unsatisfactory performance and machine malfunction. yyIf you use a detergent that does not dissolve easily or a detergent with high viscosity, it will leave a residue on the tub, which may not rinse properly. Loading the Dispenser The detergent dispenser drawer of the washing machine has a dispenser compartment for each detergent type. Add each detergent to its appropriate compartment. 1 Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer. 2 Add each detergent to its appropriate compartment. - If you use a liquid detergent, check if the liquid detergent cup is in place. - If you use a powdered detergent, remove the liquid detergent cup and put the powder in the main wash detergent compartment. Liquid chlorine bleach compartment Liquid detergent cup Liquid fabric softener compartment Main wash Pre-wash detergent detergent compartment compartment 3 Close the detergent dispenser drawer slowly. - Slamming the detergent dispenser drawer may result in the detergent overflowing into another compartment or pouring into the tub earlier than programmed. NOTE yyIt is normal for a small amount of water to remain in the dispenser compartments at the end of the cycle.