LG WM3997HWA Owners Manual - Page 24

24 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Main cycle You can wash laundry items more thoroughly by selecting the wash cycle that best suits the type of items to be washed. Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the desired cycle. When you select a wash cycle, the light for the corresponding wash cycle will turn on. See page 22, Basic operation, for more details on operating methods. Reduce laundry allergen, Allergiene™ This cycle is a powerful, high temperature cycle designed specifically to reduce certain allergens. NOTE yySelecting the Allergiene™ cycle automatically incorporates steam into the wash cycle. yyThe Allergiene™ cycle can significantly reduce allergens in bedding and clothing. yyThe Allergiene™ cycle helps reduce dust mite populations and helps reduce allergens. yyDue to the higher energy and temperatures used, the Allergiene™ cycle is not recommended for wool, silk, leather, or any other delicate or temperature sensitive or non-colorfast items. Reduce laundry bacteria, Sanitary This wash cycle helps to remove heavily soiled on laundry through high temperature. For white fabrics, Bright Whites™ This cycle is for washing white items only. Blankets or bulky items, Bulky/Large This cycle is for washing blankets or bulky items. Heavy soiled items, Heavy Duty This cycle is for washing heavily soiled laundry through more powerful tub rotation. Normal items, Cotton/Normal Use this cycle to wash all normal items, except delicate fabrics such as wool or silk. NOTE yyIf you press the Power button and the the Start/ Pause button without selecting another cycle, the washing machine defaults to the Cotton/Normal cycle. For towels, Towels This cycle is for washing towels. Wrinkle-free items, Perm. Press This cycle is for washing items such as wrinkle-free clothes or tablecloths to minimize wrinkles. Items Labeled Wool or Hand-Washable, Hand Wash/Wool This cycle is for washing shrinkable woolen or handwashable items requiring delicate care. Only wash woolen items that are labeled machine washable or hand-washable. NOTE yyLaundry weight should be less than 8 pound (3.6 kg) to prevent damage to the fabric. yyUse only natural or wool-safe detergent harmless to fabrics and load 1/2 of the normal amount of detergent. yyThe Hand Wash/Wool cycle uses a gentle tumble rotation angle and low speed spin for the ultimate fabric care. Sheer items, Delicates This cycle is for washing lingerie or sheer and lacy clothes which can easily be damaged. Quick wash, Speed Wash Use the Speed Wash cycle to quickly wash lightly soiled clothing and small loads. For high wash and rinse efficiency, washing small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments is recommended. NOTE yyUse only a little detergent in this cycle. If you want more rinsing, you can add an extra rinse by using the option button. For a few items, Small Load This cycle is for normally soiled and small loads. Drain and spin only, Drain+Spin This cycle is for draining and spinning without the wash and rinse cycle, or for removing the load from the washing machine in the middle of the cycle.