Using Detergent/Fabric Softener; Recommended Detergent; Loading The Dispenser - LG WM3997H*A Owner's Manual

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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
Only use HE detergents, because using a regular
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detergent may produce excessive suds.
HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve
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more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing
performance, and help to keep the interior of your
washer clean.
Use less detergent for soft water.
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Wipe up any spills immediately, as liquids could
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damage the finish and the control panel of the
washing machine.
Using too much detergent can cause a build-up
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in the tub resulting in unsatisfactory performance
and machine malfunction.
If you use a detergent that does not dissolve easily
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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
Main wash
detergent
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
It is normal for a small amount of water to remain
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in the dispenser compartments at the end of the
cycle.
Liquid fabric
softener
compartment
Pre-wash
detergent
compartment