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CYCLE and OPTION CHART

Cycle times given are approximate and vary from model to model.
Not every cycle is available on every machine. Not every option is available on every cycle. The machine used in this example is a top-of-the-line machine with every feature, bell, and whistle. Some machines will have fewer and/or different features.

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CYCLES and OPTIONS (in general)

Every option is not available on every cycle. For example, steam and extra high spin cannot be selected with the HAND WASH/WOOL or DELICATES cycle. Similarly, certain hotter wash temperatures cannot be selected if that would be inappropriate for the materials or cycle selected. If the operator attempts to select an invalid choice, the machine will beep and refuse to accept the setting.

All temperatures and water levels listed are as accurate as possible, but there can be some slight variation due to incoming water temperature and voltage, laundry load type and size, and others.

STEAM

Steam can be added to every cycle except DELICATES, HAND WASH, WOOL, and SPEED WASH. It is locked out of these cycles to prevent damage to delicate clothing. While the laundry is washing, the steam generator boils water to spray steam through the laundry as it tumbles.

STEAMFRESH™

STEAMFRESH™ is not an actual wash cycle. Instead, it is a cycle that tumbles up to five laundry items in a spray of steam to refresh the fabric and release the wrinkles. Water is not dispensed into the drum during the STEAMFRESH™ cycle. It is designed to refresh clothes that have been packed away, as in a suitcase or drawer, and make them look freshly laundered and ironed. It is NOT a substitute for dry cleaning and should not be used for any garment that is not designed to be washed in water. To run a STEAMFRESH™ cycle, press POWER and turn the cycle selector knob to STEAMFRESH™. The default setting is for 3 items, but it can be adjusted to freshen from 1 to 5 garments.

ALLERGIENE™

The ALLERGIENE™ cycle is designed to use hotter wash water (140° F / 60° C) than the regular HOT wash (112° F or 50° C) but not as hot as the SANITARY cycle (158° F or 70° C). Its purpose is to remove all allergens, such as dust mites and their eggs and droppings, as well as lint and dead skin cells. Machines that include the Allergiene™ cycle are certified allergy and asthma friendly by the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America as removing 95% of harmful allergens. When the Allergiene™ cycle is operating, the display shows 1:50 at the beginning, the water level defaults to approximately 242 and spin defaults to HIGH. The steam generator operates as does the wash water heater in the bottom of the tub.

Machines featuring the Allergiene™ cycle are designated with a n A at the end of the model number and have the Allergiene™ cycle displayed on the cycle selector knob.
SANITARY

The SANITARY cycle is used to reduce 99.9% bacteria and germs, as in baby clothes and sick room linens. The wash water temperature defaults to 158° F (70° C) and cannot be adjusted.

BULKY / LARGE

The BULKY / LARGE cycle is designed to launder large items like tablecloths and bed covers. It is NOT intended as an opportunity to overload the machine. Just because an item can be forced into the tub is not evidence it can be successfully laundered there. In every case, the laundry must be able to tumble to be cleaned effectively. If you push a king-sized comforter into the tub, but it is so compressed it cannot tumble, it cannot be washed or rinsed effectively. Further, it will be unable to distribute itself within the drum for the spin cycle, and will cause the machine to have difficulty in the spin cycle because it cannot redistribute the load. Such large items should be taken to a professional cleaner or a commercial self-service laundry where oversized machines are available.

In the BULKY / LARGE cycle, the cycle time is preset. The default selections can be overridden for wash temperature, spin speed, and soil level. If a selection is not permissible with the cycle, the machine will beep and refuse to accept the setting.

COTTON / NORMAL

The COTTON / NORMAL cycle is the most often used cycle. It defaults to an approximate 53-minute cycle time, but this may vary as the fuzzy logic makes numerous adjustments throughout the cycle. It is the only cycle that genuinely senses the load before displaying the approximate wash time. The water level defaults to approximately 239. The default selections can be overridden for wash temperature, spin speed, and soil level.

PERM. PRESS

The PERMANENT PRESS cycle defaults to a 57-minute cycle time. The default selections can be overridden for wash temperature, spin speed, and soil level. Water level defaults to approximately 234, which is more water than a normal cycle.

DELICATES The DELICATE cycle defaults to a 42-minute cycle. The water level defaults to approximately 230. The default selections can be overridden for wash temperature, spin speed, and soil level, but certain options cannot be selected, such as steam, very hot water, and high speed spin. If a selection is not permissible with the cycle, the machine will beep and refuse to accept the setting.

HAND WASH / WOOL

This cycle is designed for woolen articles and other garments that are suitable to be washed in water but must be treated very delicately. The HAND WASH / WOOL cycle defaults to a 55-minute minute cycle. Water level defaults to 230. The drum tumbles very gently, making slightly less than one complete revolution per tumble, which is just enough to turn the load over in the water.

SPEED WASH

SPEED WASH is the quickest cycle that provides a complete wash and rinse. It defaults to an approximately 35-minute cycle. The default selections can be overridden for wash temperature, spin speed, and soil level, very hot water, and high speed spin, but certain options cannot be selected. If a selection is not permissible with the cycle, the machine will beep and refuse to accept the setting. SPEED WASH defaults to a HOT wash, but most people find that overriding it to select WARM gives a better wash and less wrinkling.

OPTIONS
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When a cycle is selected, options like water temperature, spin speed, are preset for that cycle, but they can be overridden by selecting one of the option buttons on the control panel. For example, selecting a COTTON/NORMAL cycle will automatically default to a WARM wash, COLD rinse, HIGH spin speed, and NORMAL soil level. Any of these settings may be overridden by changing the options at the control panel before the wash cycle is started.

Not every option is available for every cycle. As mentioned above, the DELICATE cycle will lock out selections HOT WASH water, HIGH spin speed, and STEAM in the cycle.

STEAM

Press this to add steam to any cycle that is marked by the STEAM indicator on the cycle knob. Note that not all cycles permit the addition of steam.

WASH / RINSE OPTIMIZER®

Press this to make the machine set the optimum water level, wash time, rinse time, and detergent level. The machine will adjust the washing and rinsing times according to the amount of detergent used and the hardness of the water. Do not be confused into thinking this button will dispense the correct amount of detergent; instead, it adjusts the amount of detergent in solution by adding or draining water during the wash cycle. Excessive detergent will cause extra rinsing time, while insufficient detergent will require longer washing. If detergent is detected at the end of the rinse cycle, additional rinsing will be added.

CUSTOM PGM

This button activates a custom program created by choosing a cycle and overriding some of the settings using the option buttons. When the program is determined, press and hold CUSTOM PGM for three seconds until it beeps twice. Thereafter, this button will run that custom program. You can overwrite any custom program by simply inserting another custom program.

DELAY WASH

After the cycle is set, press the DELAY WASH button from 1 to 19 times and it will delay the start of the cycle between 1 and 19 hours.

TUB CLEAN

A buildup of detergent and softener residue can occur over time and lead to a musty smell. Run the TUB CLEAN cycle to remove that buildup. Add liquid bleach to the dispenser before starting the cycle. Run a Speed Wash cycle after the TUB CLEAN cycle to ensure all the bleach is washed through and will not affect subsequent loads. At the end of the cycle, open the door and allow the interior of the machine to dry.

    Do NOT run this cycle with clothes in the drum.
    Do NOT add detergent or fabric softener to this cycle.

RINSE+SPIN

Turn the washer on and press RINSE+SPIN to rinse and spin a load without having to run a complete cycle. This can be used to prevent fresh stains from setting.

CHILD LOCK

Press and hold the PRE WASH button for three seconds to turn the CHILD LOCK ON or OFF. This feature keeps people from accidentally touching the buttons and changing the set program.

DRUM LIGHT

Press and hold the TUB CLEAN button for three seconds to turn the drum light ON. It will turn itself OFF after 4 minutes have passed.


STEAMFRESH™, WASH / RINSE OPTIMIZER®, and Allergiene™ are Trademarks of LG Electronics.


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