Preparation; Sorting Wash Loads; Precautions For Fabric Care Before Wash Cycle - LG WM2240 Series Service Manual

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Sorting wash loads

Precautions for fabric care before wash cycle

Read and observe the following to prevent shrinkage or damage to clothes.
Make sure to check the fabric care labels in the clothes and wash them according to the instructions.
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- Failure to do so may result in damage to or shrinkage of clothes.
Check if the fabric is washable.
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- Washing may result in shrinkage or discoloration of clothes.
Check all the pockets to make sure that they are empty of coins or other items.
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- Noise may occur during washing, and the clothes or the tub may be damaged.
For items with zippers or hooks, close them and turn the item inside out before washing.
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- Snagging or tangling on other items may occur during washing, and the fabric or the tub may be damaged.
Pretreat heavily stained areas before washing.
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- Doing so will produce clean, stain-free results.
Wash underwear or small, light items in a laundry net.
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- Small, light items may get caught in the door seal, and a brassiere hook may damage other items or the tub.
Do not wash waterproof clothes.
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- This may cause abnormal vibration, or may cause the load to bounce, which could damage the tub.
Brush heavy soil, dust, or hair off fabrics before washing.
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- Laundry may not wash clean if there is dirt or sand on the fabrics, or they may damage due to particles rubbing against sheer
fabrics.
Wash blankets individually.
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- Washing more than one blanket together may produce unclean results due to tangling or an unbalanced load.
Always separate fabrics according to their colors and wash them separately to prevent colors from running.
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- Fabrics may damage or become stained due to fabric dyes running, or due to foreign objects transferring from one
fabric to another.
Do not wash single items, except for bulky items such as blankets. Make sure to wash laundry in similar types of loads.
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- Washing a single small item may result in the tub becoming unbalanced, vibrating and making a noise.
Check if there are any other foreign objects in the door seal and take extra care that clothes do not get caught there.
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- Foreign objects in the door seal may stain clothes, and water may leak if clothes get caught in the door seal.
The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be tightly packed with items.
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The door of the washer should close easily.