Wash Cycles; Allergiene™: Reducing Laundry Allergens; Sanitary: Reducing Laundry Bacteria; Bright Whites™: White Fabrics - LG WM4370H A Series Owner's Manual

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OPERATION

Wash Cycles

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. 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.
: Reducing Laundry Allergens
Allergiene™
This cycle is a powerful, high temperature cycle
designed specifically to reduce certain allergens.
NOTE
y Selecting the Allergiene™ cycle automatically
incorporates steam into the wash cycle.
y The Allergiene™ cycle can significantly reduce
allergens in bedding and clothing.
y The Allergiene™ cycle helps reduce dust mite
populations and helps reduce allergens.
y Due to the higher energy and temperatures
used, the Allergiene™ cycle is not
recommended for wool, silk, leather, or any
other delicate or temperature sensitive items
: Reducing Laundry Bacteria
Sanitary
This wash cycle reduces 99% of bacteria on laundry
through high temperature.
Sanitization Performance of Residential and
Commercial, Family Sized Clothes Washers
NOTE
y This cycle has been certified by NSF using Tide
HE powder.
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.
: Normal Items
Cotton/Normal
Use this cycle to wash all normal items, except
delicate fabrics such as wool or silk.
NOTE
A
y If you press
and then
another cycle, the washing machine proceeds
to Cotton/Normal.
B
to the desired
Protocol P172
: White Fabrics
C
without selecting
: Heavily Soiled Items
Heavy Duty
This cycle is for washing heavily soiled laundry
through more powerful tub rotation.
: Wrinkle-Free Items
Perm. Press
This cycle is for washing items such as wrinkle-free
clothes or tablecloths to minimize wrinkles.
Hand Wash/Wool

Hand-Wash

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
y Laundry weight should be less than eight
pounds (3.6 kg) to prevent damage to the fabric.
y Use only natural or wool-safe detergent
harmless to fabrics and load 1/2 of the normal
amount of detergent.
y The 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.

Towels

This cycle is for washing towels.
: Washing Quickly
Speed Wash
Use the Speed Wash cycle to quickly wash lightly
soiled clothing and small loads. For high wash and
rinse efficiency, wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled
garments.
NOTE
y Use very little detergent in this cycle. If you
want more rinsing, you can add an extra rinse
by using the Extra Rinse option button.

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.
: Items Labeled Wool or