LG WM3997HWA Owners Manual - Page 25

Cycle modifier buttons, Setting options before the cycle

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USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 25 ENGLISH Cycle modifier buttons Each cycle has preset settings that are selected automatically. You may also customize the settings using the cycle modifier buttons. Press the button for that option to view and select other settings. 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 yyTo 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. Setting options before the cycle You can select and add the desired optional functions before you start the washing machine. Setting the water temperature, Wash Temp. Set the water temperature for the wash cycle. Set the appropriate temperature, as specified in the fabric care label. 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the desired cycle. 2 Press the Wash Temp button repeatedly to select the desired water temperature: - When you press the button, an indicator light for the corresponding selection will turn on in the display. 3 You can now modify other cycle settings and add options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to begin the cycle. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. NOTE yyCold rinses use less energy. yyYour 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. yySelect the water temperature suitable for the type of load you are washing. Follow the fabric care label for best results. Setting spin speed, Spin Speed You can set the desired spin speed. Use this feature properly according to the characteristics of the load. 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the desired cycle. 2 Press the Spin Speed button repeatedly to select the desired spin speed. - When you press the button, an indicator light for the corresponding selection will turn on in the display. 3 You can now modify other cycle settings and add options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to begin the cycle. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. NOTE yyThe 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. Setting soil level of laundry, Soil Level You can wash your laundry more thoroughly by setting the proper soil level on the washing machine. 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the desired cycle. 2 Press the Soil Level button repeatedly to select a soil level. - When you press the button, an indicator light for the corresponding selection will turn on in the display. 3 You can now modify other cycle settings and add options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to begin the cycle. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. NOTE yyThis feature will add time time for heavily soiled loads or subtract time for lightly soiled loads.

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25
ENGLISH
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
Cycle modifier buttons
Each cycle has preset settings that are selected
automatically. You may also customize the settings
using the cycle modifier buttons. Press the button for
that option to view and select other settings.
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
y
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.
Setting options before the cycle
You can select and add the desired optional functions
before you start the washing machine.
Setting the water temperature,
Wash Temp.
Set the water temperature for the wash cycle. Set the
appropriate temperature, as specified in the fabric care
label.
1
Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector
knob in either direction to select the desired cycle.
2
Press the Wash Temp button repeatedly to select the
desired water temperature:
- When you press the button, an indicator light for
the corresponding selection will turn on in the
display.
3
You can now modify other cycle settings and add
options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to
begin the cycle.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
NOTE
y
Cold rinses use less energy.
y
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.
y
Select the water temperature suitable for the type
of load you are washing. Follow the fabric care
label for best results.
Setting spin speed,
Spin Speed
You can set the desired spin speed.
Use this feature properly according to the characteristics
of the load.
1
Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector
knob in either direction to select the desired cycle.
2
Press the Spin Speed button repeatedly to select the
desired spin speed.
- When you press the button, an indicator light for
the corresponding selection will turn on in the
display.
3
You can now modify other cycle settings and add
options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to
begin the cycle.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
NOTE
y
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.
Setting soil level of laundry,
Soil Level
You can wash your laundry more thoroughly by setting
the proper soil level on the washing machine.
1
Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector
knob in either direction to select the desired cycle.
2
Press the Soil Level button repeatedly to select a soil
level.
- When you press the button, an indicator light for
the corresponding selection will turn on in the
display.
3
You can now modify other cycle settings and add
options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to
begin the cycle.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
NOTE
y
This feature will add time time for heavily soiled
loads or subtract time for lightly soiled loads.