Main Cycle; Reduce Laundry Allergens, Allergiene; Reduce Laundry Bacteria, Sanitary; For White Fabrics, Bright Whites - LG WM3997H A Series Owner's Manual

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USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE

Main cycle

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 selector
knob in either direction to select the desired 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.
Reduce laundry allergen,
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 or non-
colorfast items.
Reduce laundry bacteria,
This wash cycle helps to remove heavily soiled on
laundry through high temperature.
Bright Whites™
For white fabrics,
This cycle is for washing white items only.
Blankets or bulky items,
This cycle is for washing blankets or bulky items.
Heavy soiled items,
This cycle is for washing heavily soiled laundry
through more powerful tub rotation.
Normal items, Cotton/Normal
Use this cycle to wash all normal items, except
delicate fabrics such as wool or silk.
NOTE
y If you press the Power button and the the Start/
Pause button without selecting another cycle,
the washing machine defaults to the Cotton/
Normal cycle.
Allergiene™
Sanitary
Bulky/Large
Heavy Duty
Towels
For towels,
This cycle is for washing towels.
Wrinkle-free items,
This cycle is for washing items such as wrinkle-free
clothes or tablecloths to minimize wrinkles.
Items Labeled Wool or Hand-Washable,
Hand Wash/Wool
This cycle is for washing shrinkable woolen or
hand-washable items requiring delicate care.
Only wash woolen items that are labeled machine
washable or hand-washable.
NOTE
y Laundry weight should be less than 8 pound
(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.
Delicates
Sheer items,
This cycle is for washing lingerie or sheer and lacy
clothes which can easily be damaged.
Speed Wash
Quick wash,
Use the Speed Wash cycle to quickly wash lightly
soiled clothing and small loads. For high wash and
rinse efficiency, washing small loads of 2-3 lightly
soiled garments is recommended.
NOTE
y Use only a little detergent in this cycle. If you
want more rinsing, you can add an extra rinse
by using the option button.
Small Load
For a few items,
This cycle is for normally soiled and small loads.
Drain and spin only,
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.
Perm. Press
Drain+Spin