Sorting Wash Loads - LG WT5101HV Owner's Manual

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SORTING WASH LOADS

wCAUTION:
• Do not load items over the tub.
Failure to follow this caution can result in leakage or fabrics damage.
• Use the BULKY/BEDDING cycle for buoyant or nonabsorbent items such as pillow or comforter.
Failure to follow this caution can result in leakage.
Fabric Care Labels
Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels
that include instructions for proper care.
Fabric Care Labels
Grouping Similar Items
For best results, sort clothes into loads that can
be washed with the same wash cycle.
Different fabrics have different care requirements.
Always wash dark colors separately from light
colors and whites to prevent discoloration. If
possible, do not wash heavily soiled items with
lightly soiled ones. The chart below shows
recommended groupings.
Sort Laundry...
by Colors
Whites
Lights
Darks
Loading the Washer
Load dry items loosely, no higher than the top row
of holes in the washer basket. Overloading may
reduce washer efficiency and possibly increase
wrinkling.
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by Soil by Fabric
Heavy Delicates
Normal Easy Care
Light Sturdy
Bulky items should be placed as far down in the
wash basket as possible for optimal results.
Always place buoyant items at the bottom of the
wash basket.
The washer will automatically detect the load size.
Because of the high-efficiency wash system, the
water level may not completely cover the load.
To add items after washer has started, press the
START/PAUSE button, lift the lid, add items, and
close the lid. Press the START/PAUSE button.
Refer to page 20.
• Check all pockets to make sure that they
are empty. Items such as clips, matches,
pens, coins, and keys can damage both your
washer and your clothes.
• Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to
prevent these items from snagging or tangling
on other clothes.
• Pretreat heavily stained areas for best results.
• Large items should not be more than half of the
total wash load.
• Do not wash or spin water proof clothes.
by Lint
• Do not wash fabrics containing flammable
Lint Producer
materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.)
Lint Collector
• The washer will not fill or operate with the lid
open.
* IMPORTANT: Use the Bulky/Bedding cycle for
large or bulky items such as poly-filled jackets,
comforters, pillows, etc. These items may not be
as absorbent as other laundry items and should
be sorted into a separate wash load for optimal
results.