Cycle Modifier Buttons; Setting The Water Temperature, Wash Temp; Setting Spin Speed, Spin Speed; Setting Soil Level Of Laundry, Soil Level - LG WM8500H A Owner's Manual

Cycle modifier buttons

Each cycle has been designed with the optimum fabric care
settings for that cycle preset automatically. You may also
customize the settings using the cycle modifier buttons.
Press the desired cycle modifier button to view and select
other settings.
The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the
type and size of wash load for best results and maximum
efficiency. It may seem there is no water inside the drum in
some cycles, but this is normal.
NOTE
y To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse
temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available
with every cycle. See the Cycle Guide for details.
Setting the water temperature,
Wash Temp.
The optimum water temperature is set automatically for
each cycle. To change the water temperature setting for a
cycle, follow the instructions below. Remember to set the
appropriate temperature, as specified in the fabric care label
on your clothing.
1
Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector knob
to the desired cycle.
2
Press the Wash Temp button repeatedly to select the
desired water temperature.
- When you press the button, an indicator light for the
corresponding selection will turn on above it.
3
You can now modify other cycle settings and add options
(see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to begin the
cycle.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
NOTE
y Cold rinses use less energy.
y Your washer features a heating element to boost the
hot water temperature for Extra Hot settings. This
provides improved wash performance at normal water
heater settings.
y Select the water temperature suitable for the type of
load you are washing. Follow the fabric care label for
best results.
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
Setting spin speed, Spin Speed
Higher spin speeds extract more water from clothes,
reducing drying time and saving energy. Some fabrics,
such as delicates, require a slower spin speed. To protect
your clothing, not all spin speeds are available for all cycles.
The optimum spin speeds for each cycle have been set
automatically. To change the spin speed for a cycle, follow
the instructions below.
1
Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector knob
to the desired cycle.
2
Press the Spin Speed button repeatedly to select the
desired spin speed.
- When you press the button, an indicator light for the
corresponding selection will turn on above it.
3
You can now modify other cycle settings and add options
(see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to begin the cycle.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
NOTE
y The Spin Speed button also activates the Drain & Spin
cycle to drain the tub and spin clothes; for example,
if you want to remove clothes before the cycle has
ended. To use Drain & Spin, press the Power button,
then press the Spin Speed button repeatedly to select a
spin speed. Press the Start/Pause button to begin.
Setting soil level of laundry,
You can wash your laundry more thoroughly by setting the
proper soil level on the washing machine. The soil level for
each cycle has been set automatically. To change the soil
level for a cycle, follow the instructions below.
1
Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector knob
to the desired cycle.
2
Press the Soil Level button repeatedly to select the
desired soil level.
- When you press the button, an indicator light for the
corresponding selection will turn on above it.
3
You can now modify other cycle settings and add options
(see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to begin the
cycle.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
NOTE
y Lightly soiled loads may take less time and heavily
soiled loads may add time to the cycle.
25
Soil Level