How to use an LG washing machine
Many people will ask, what could be special about just using a washing machine? And, indeed, he loaded the laundry, poured in the powder, chose the mode, start. That’s how it is, but even washing machines like LG have their own nuances when starting a wash. In addition, if you do not have instructions for the equipment at hand, but you need detailed information about washing modes, then problems may also arise. Therefore, in this article we have outlined all the details on how to use a washing machine of this brand.
Let's start the machine
Operating an LG washing machine is one of the simplest, because most of the models available on the Russian market are assembled in Russia. Therefore, all washing machines have Russified control panels. However, we list the procedure for starting the wash:
- load the laundry into the drum of the machine, according to the maximum load for this type of laundry;
- pour powder into the cuvette and add conditioner if necessary;
- plug the machine into the network;
- press the On button. on the panel;
- after the sound signal is heard, select the desired mode by turning the toggle switch clockwise;
- Click the Start button with a triangle drawn. Before starting the wash, you can separately select the spin speed, wash temperature and additional rinse.
For your information! If the machine is new and has not been washed in it, then you need to run the machine on a short cycle without laundry to wash off the dust and dirt inside the drum and check the operation of the equipment.
Recommendations
As for the recommendations for using a washing machine, these are rather washing rules that must be followed so that the machine lasts longer and things do not spoil.These are the rules:
- Before washing, laundry must be sorted by color and type of fabric;
- When washing items you have just purchased, be sure to check whether they are machine washable; to do this, look at the label;
- Remember to remove small items and important items from your pockets, such as keys, passport, money and credit cards. And if by chance you forgot to get a card, then read this publication I washed my bank card - what to do??
- Before washing, check that buttons on clothes and other small parts and stripes are securely fastened; it is recommended to wash such items in a special bag that will prevent foreign objects from getting into the washing machine tank;
- It is better to turn clothes with zippers, trousers, jackets and other large items inside out, this will improve the quality of washing;
- Use high-quality powders designed for automatic washing; you can also use chlorine-free bleach and water softeners.
Important! The washing machine can only be used if it is correctly connected to the water supply and drain, and is level. Otherwise, cases may occur with washing failures and programs freezing.
Frequently used programs
LG washing machines have from 13 to 20 washing modes, it all depends on the specific model. This number of programs involves washing a wide variety of clothes and linen. However, most users from the entire set of modes constantly use only 3-4 programs, the rest are launched very rarely or do not start at all. Here are the most commonly used washing modes:
- Quick 30 – washing mode for lightly soiled laundry at a temperature of 30-40 degrees for 30 minutes.For best washing, you can load 1.5-2.5 kg of laundry.
- Cotton Quick - washing cotton items with a maximum drum load depending on the model: 5.5 kg, 7 kg, etc. For the mode, you can select a washing temperature of 40 or 60 degrees, a spin speed and set an additional rinse. The process takes one and a half hours.
- Cotton - the cotton washing mode is slightly different from the previous one. In this mode, it is possible to increase the washing temperature to 90 degrees, as well as turn on the pre-wash function, so the mode lasts about 2 hours.
- Baby's clothes - this mode is popular among mothers. This mode is the longest, 2 hours 20 minutes.
- The delicate cycle and wool cycle are similar, lasting about an hour. The difference is the spin speed.
Modes such as Duvet, Sportswear, Bulky items, Hand wash, Synthetics, Bio-Wash are used less often, but they are also necessary.
For your information! LG washing machines have a separate Rinse + Spin mode, which is selected by turning the knob.
As for additional functions such as easy ironing, half load, super rinse, child lock, they are selected by pressing the corresponding buttons. In modern washing machines this may be a touch panel.
Control Panel
The panels of LG washing machines are very similar. They may differ in the presence or absence of a display, the size of this display and the location of additional buttons. As for programs, there is a selector for selecting them. Let's look at how to use the machine LG using the F1296ND4 model as an example, its control panel is shown below.
As you can see, using the toggle switch located on the left of the panel, you can select one of 13 programs.When you select a program, the indicator next to the inscription will light up, so you can’t go wrong. As for the right side of the panel, there are buttons and a digital display. The display displays all the necessary information: time until the end of the wash, spin speed, water heating temperature, washing stage (wash, rinse, spin). The meaning of the buttons at the bottom (from left to right) is as follows:
- wash start button, pause (pause) program;
- spin speed selection button, alternate pressing sets one of the values: without draining, without spinning, 400, 800 or 1200 revolutions;
- temperature selection button, pressing one at a time sets one of the values: cold, 30, 40, 60 or 950WITH;
- washing machine power button.
The buttons indicated by numbers in the photo are buttons for additional functions:
1 – super rinse;
2 – pre-wash;
3 – intensive wash;
4 – without wrinkles (spin at reduced speed).
Pressing buttons 1 and 2 at the same time activates the child lock of the control panel, that is, the buttons stop working. The CL code lights up on the display, so there is a padlock next to these buttons. Pressing buttons 3 and 4 at the same time activates the drum cleaning function. This function is an idle start mode that lasts for 1 hour 35 minutes with water heating up to 600WITH. It is not recommended to use any tools when running this function. Some machines have a function called Smart Diagnostics; read the article on how to launch it. Smart Diagnosis in LG washing machines.
Thus, using the LG washing machine is very simple; all the necessary information is available on the control panel. With “smart” equipment, washing does not bring problems!
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3 reader comments
How can I delay the start so that everything is washed by 7 am? This makes electricity cheaper.
Why do all temperature indicators flash at the same time?
Don’t understand: wash, rinse, spin, automatically? Or exhibit it yourself? Immediately or after washing?