LG WDN12515BD Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

WASHING MACHINE

WDN12515BD

P/No.: MFL62526849

www.lg.com

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

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Warnings...............................................................................................3

Specification..........................................................................................4

Installation.............................................................................................5

Care before washing...........................................................................10

Using the dispenser ............................................................................11

Function ..............................................................................................13

How to use washer .............................................................................14

Maintenance .......................................................................................21

Troubleshooting guide ........................................................................24

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Ultra Capacity

The Larger drum enables not just higher head drop and stronger centrifugal force, but also less tangling and wrinkling of the laundry. Heavier loads, such as king size comforters, blankets, and curtains, can be washed.

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Direct Drive System

The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without belt and pulley.

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Tilted Drum and Extra Large Door Opening

Tilted drum and extra large opening make it possible to load

and unload clothing more easily.

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RollerJets

Washing ball enhances the wash performance and reduces damage to the clothing. The jets spray and help tumble clothes to enhance washing performance while maintaining fabric care.

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Automatic Wash Load Detection

Automatically detects the load and optimizes the washing time.

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Child Lock

The Child lock prevents children from pressing any button to change the settings during operation.

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arnings

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING!

• Read all instructions before using the washer.

• Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.

• Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to prevent children from hiding inside.

• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

• See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

• ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your washer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance.

• Do not use an adapter or extension cord.

• Do not remove ground prong.

• If you don’t have the proper outlet, consult an electrician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using

the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING :Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric

shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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Accessories

pecification

 Name : Front loading washing machine  Power supply : 120 V~, 60 Hz  Size : 686 mm(W) X 756 mm(D) X 983 mm(H) /

1295 mm (D, door open)

 Weigh : 81 kg (179 libras)  Wash capacity : 12 kg (26 libras)  Max. Watt : 600 W  Spin speed : 1050 rpm max.  Permissible water pressure : 0.3-10kgf/cm

(30-1000kPa)

❋ The appearance and specifications may be varied without notice to raise the units quality.

Inlet hose 1EA

❈ Option Hot/Cold (2EA)

Spanner Caps (4EA) Tie Strap Elbow Bracket Non-skid pads

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1. To prevent internal damage during transport, the special 4 bolts are locked. Before operating the washer, remove the bolts along with the rubber bungs.

• If they are not removed, it may cause severe

vibration, noise and malfunction.

3. Take out the 4 bolts along with the rubber bungs by slightly twisting the bung. Keep the 4 bolts and the spanner for future use.

• Whenever the appliance is transported, the

transit bolts must be refitted.

The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to prevent internal damage during transport.

2. Unscrew the 4 bolts with the spanner supplied.

4. Close the holes with the caps supplied.

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Removing transit bolts

cap

Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather. Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the washer in humid spaces. The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a

carpeted floor. In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other

vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in clean condition at all times.

Any damage which may be cause by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee.

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Transit bolts

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■Installation clearances

The location must be large enough to fully open the washer door.

■ Washer dimensions

• Most installations require a minimum 10 cm clearance behind the washer.

■ Minimum installation spacing for recessed area installation.

The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed. Additional spacing should be considered for installation and servicing.

• Additional clearances might be required

for wall, door and floor moldings.

• Additional spacing of 2.5 cm on all

sides of the washer is recommended to reduce noise transfer.

Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

[Front view]

[Side view]

■ Level floor

• Allowable slope under entire washer is 1°.

• To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor.

• Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended.

• Never install the washer on a platform or weakly supported structure.

NOTE: A firm, solid floor is even more critical to a front-

loading washer than to a top-loader. If your floor is wood and/or frame construction, you may need to reinforce it. Front-loaders use substantially faster spin speeds than top-loaders, causing greater vibration. If the floor is not solid, your washer will vibrate. You will hear and feel the vibration throughout your house.

■ Power outlet

• Must be within 60 in. (1.5 m) of either side of the

washer. Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance.

• Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.

NOTE: It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the

customer to have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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Rubber seal

Hose connector

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

CAUTION

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Water supply pressure must be between 30kPa and 1000kPa (0.3~10kgf/cm

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Don’t strip or crossthread when connecting Inlet hose to the valve.

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If the water supply pressure is more than 1000kPa, a decompression device should be installed.

• Two rubber seals are supplied with the water inlet hoses these are in order to prevent water leaks.

• Check water tightness of washing machine connections by turning the tap completely on.

• Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if necessary.

• Make sure that there is no kink on the hose and that it is not crushed.

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When your washer has two valves,

• The Inlet hose which has red connector is for the hot water tap.

• If the washer has two valves, the energy is saved by using hot valve.

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Washing Machine is to be connected to the water mains using new hose-sets and that old hose-sets should not be used.

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Connecting water supply hose

1. Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.

2. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or

similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

3. Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after use.

4. Connect the machine to an earthed socket in accordance with current wiring regulations.

5. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.

• Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local service center

• Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst under pressure. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.

• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months and temperatures are below freezing : Store the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation.

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Electrical connection

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Installation of drain hose

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• The drain hose should not be placed

higher than 100 cm above the floor.

• Proper securing of the drain hose will

protect the floor from damage due to water leakage.

• When the drain hose is too long, do

not force back into the washer. This will cause abnormal noise.

• When installing the drain hose sink, secure it tightly with a string.

• Proper securing of the drain hose will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage.

• Place the end of the drain hose in the hole of the floor drain system.

This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft etc. Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain(gully) in the immediate vicinity. When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable, and destroy the plug Disable the door lock to prevent young children being trapped inside. Packaging material (e.g. Films, Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation ! Keep all packaging well away from children.

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Laundry tub

max. 100cm min. 60cm

Hose

Retainer

Tie

strap

max. 100cm min. 60cm

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Level adjustment

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Installation of non-skid pads (optional)

1. Adjusting the washing machine level properly prevents excessive noise and vibration. Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface, preferably in a corner of the room.

NOTE: Extend the feet no more than necessary to level the

washer. The more the feet are extended, the more the washer will vibrate.

2. If the floor is uneven, adjust the adjustable feet as required. (Do not insert pieces of wood etc. under the feet) Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting on the floor and then check that the appliance is perfectly level. (Use a spirit level)

❊ After the washer is level, tighten the lock nuts up towards

of the base of the washer. All lock nuts must be tightened.

NOTE: If there are vibration and noise during the spin cycle,

re-check the leveling of the washer, adjust the feet as required, and tighten the lock nuts securely to prevent changes in adjustment. Run the washer with a test load to make certain your washer is properly leveled. Put approximately 6 pounds of laundry in the machine. Then, press POWER, RINSE+SPIN, and START/PAUSE, in that order. When the machine spins at high speed, verify that it is stable. If not, adjust

❊ Diagonal Check

When pushing down the edges of the washing machine top plate diagonally, the machine should not move up and down at all. (Please, check both of two directions) If machine rocks when pushing the machine top plate diagonally, adjust the feet again.

Some floor surfaces are too slippery to prevent the washer from moving on the floor during heavily unbalanced loads. While it is normal for an occasional load to be out of balance, excess noise and vibration can result from the washer moving out of position. If these conditions are encountered, follow the instructions below for installation of the non-skid pads. These pads will help prevent the washer from moving during heavy out of balance conditions thereby reducing noise and vibration.

• Non-skid pads

✼ Place the pads under both front feet.

Adjustable feet Adjustable feet

Lock nut

This side up

Stick adhesive side to floor

Remove backing

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1. Fabric Care Labels

Look for a care label on your clothes. This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed.

2. Sorting

To get the best results, sort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle. Different fabrics need to be washed in different ways. Always sort dark colors from pale colors and whites. Wash separately as dye and lint transfer can occur causing discoloration of white clothing. If possible, do not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled ones.

Soil (Heavy, Normal, Light) Separate clothes according to amount of soil. Color (White, Lights, Darks) Separate white fabrics from colored fabrics. Lint (Lint Producers, Collectors) Wash lint producers and lint collectors separately.

3. Check before loading

Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. Do not wash single items. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one or two similar items.

• Check all the pockets to make sure that they are empty. Things such as clip, matches, pens, coins, and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes.

• Close zippers, hooks, and strings to make sure that these items do not snag on other clothes.

• Pretreat dirt and stains by brushing a little detergent dissolved in water onto stains like collars and cuffs to help lift dirt.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

NOTE: Do not wash or spin water-proof clothes.

sing the dispenser

The automatic dispenser consists of four compartments which hold 1) liquid chlorine bleach,

2) liquid fabric softener, 3) liquid or powdered detergent for prewash and 4) liquid or powdered detergent and color safe bleach for main wash.

All laundry products can be added at once in their respective dispenser compartments. They will be dispensed at the appropriate time for most effective cleaning. After loading the laundry additives into the dispenser, close the dispenser drawer.

Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to the automatic dispenser following these steps:

1. Open the dispenser drawer.

2. Load the laundry products into the appropriate compartments.

3. Close the dispenser drawer.

■ About detergent

Low sudsing detergent is recommended for this washer. Use the manufacturer's recommended amount. If low sudsing detergent is not available, a reduced amount of regular detergent may be used. Because reducing the amount of detergent may reduce cleaning, it is important to pretreat stains, sort carefully by color and soil level, and avoid overloading. Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. For best results, avoid using too much detergent.

• Add detergent to this compartment when using the Prewash option. Liquid or powdered detergent may be used in this compartment. The detergent will automatically be dispensed during Prewash if the Prewash option is selected.

• Add 1/2 the recommended amount of detergent to the Prewash compartment and the recommended amount of detergent to the main wash compartment.

NOTE : Liquid detergent will drain

into the washer drum as it is added.

Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment

Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment

Prewash Compartment

Main Wash Compartment

1. Prewash Detergent Compartment

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Liquid Detergent Box

Insert

• Add measured detergent to this compartment for Main wash. Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used.

• Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be added to the main wash compartment along with the same type of liquid or powdered detergent.

• When using liquid detergent, make sure the liquid detergent box and insert are in place. Do not exceed the maximum fill line.

• For powered detergent, remove both the liquid detergent box and insert.

• Powdered detergent will not dispense with the liquid detergent box and insert in place.

2. Main Wash Detergent

Compartment

• Add measured liquid chlorine bleach to this compartment. The bleach will be automatically dispensed at the proper time during the wash cycle.

• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes.

• Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can occur.

• Do not use powdered bleach in this compartment.

3. Liquid Bleach Compartment

• Add recommended amount of fabric softener to this compartment.

• Dilute concentrated softeners with warm water to the fill line.

• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could result in stained clothes.

• Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load.

• The fabric softener will be automatically dispensed during the last rinse cycle.

4. Fabric Softener Compartment

NOTE: Do not place, store, or spill laundry

products (soap, detergent, bleach, softener, etc.) on the top of your washer or dryer. These products can damage the finish or controls if left there too long.

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■ Select cycles designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

Cycle Fabric type

Soil

Level

Pre-

Wash

Extra

Rinse

Stain

Cycle

Maximum

Load

Wash/Rinse

Temp.

Spin

Speed

NOTE: To protect your garments, not every Wash/Rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level or option is available with

every cycle.

COTTON/ TOWELS

Cotton, linen, towels, shirts, sheets

Warm/Cold

Warm/Warm

Hot/Cold

Tap Cold/Cold

Cold/Cold

Extra High

No Spin

Low

Medium

High

Normal

Heavy

Light

Less than

8.0 kg

PERM. PRESS

Dress shirts/ pants, wrinkle free clothing, poly/ cotton blend clothing, table cloths

Warm/Cold

Warm/Warm

Hot/Cold

Tap Cold/Cold

Cold/Cold

Medium

High

No Spin

Low

Normal

Heavy

Light

Less than

8.0 kg

DELICATES

Dress shirts/ blouses, nylons, sheer or lacy garment

Cold/Cold

Warm/Cold

Warm/Warm

Tap Cold/Cold

Medium No Spin

Low

Normal

Heavy

Light

Less than

4.0 kg

HAND WASH/ WOOL

Items labeled “hand washable”

Warm/Cold

Warm/Warm

Tap Cold/Cold

Cold/Cold

Medium No Spin

Low

Normal

Light

Less than

3.0 kg

NORMAL

Mixed loads, work clothes, jeans, shirts

Warm/Cold

Warm/Warm

Hot/Cold

Tap Cold/Cold

Cold/Cold

High

Extra High

No Spin

Low

Medium

Normal

Heavy

Light

Less than

12.0 kg

RECOMMENDED LOADS

1. POWER ON/OFF BUTTON

2. CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB

3. START/PAUSE BUTTON

4. CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS

5. TIME AND STATUS

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Turn this knob to select the desired cycle. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be shown in the display. These settings can be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime before starting the cycle.

Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn the washer OFF. NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will be lost.

Press this button to START the selected cycle. If the washer is running, use this button to PAUSE the cycle without losing the current settings. NOTE: If you do not press the START/PAUSE button within 4 minutes of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically turns off.

The display shows the selected settings and options, as well as the estimated time remaining in the cycle.

6. OPTION BUTTONS

The option buttons allow you to select additional cycle options and will light when selected. Certain buttons also allow you to activate special functions by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds.

For detailed information about the individual options, please see the following pages.

Use these buttons to adjust the desired cycle options for the selected cycle.

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1. DOOR LOCk INDICATOR

Indicates that the door is locked. The washer door will lock while the washer is operating. The door can be unlocked by pressing the START/PAUSE button to stop the washer. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is too high, the door cannot be unlocked until the washer has cooled. If the water level is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to drain excess water. Do not try to force open the door.

2. ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING

When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on the selected cycle and options. The display will then indicate the estimated time remaining for the selected wash cycle. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than that of a top-loading washer. The displayed time is for the complete cycle, rather than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as is typically shown on a top-loading washer.

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THE TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY

The time and status display shows the cycle progress and estimated time remaining, cycle options, and other status messages for your washer.

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OPERATING THE WASHER

Once you have loaded the washer and added laundry products (detergent, bleach, and/or fabric softener):

❶ Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the

washer. The lights around the cycle selector knob will illuminate.

❺ Press the START/PAUSE button to begin

the cycle. The door will latch, the display will change, and the washer will calculate the estimated time remaining. Once

the washer has calculated the estimated total cycle time, the washer will start. To pause the cycle at any time, press START/PAUSE. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than that of a toploading washer. The displayed time is for the complete cycle, rather than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as is typically shown on a top-loading washer. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is too high, the door cannot be unlocked until the washer has cooled. If the water level is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN to drain excess water. Do not try to force the door open.

❻ When the load is finished, the beeper (if set)

will sound and the door will unlock. Remove damp clothes from the washer immediately. Check under the door seal for small items.

❷ Turn the cycle selector knob to the desired

cycle. The display will show the preset Wash/Rinse Temperature, Spin Speed, Soil Level, and Option settings for that cycle.

❹ Select any additional cycle options, such as

PRE-WASH, STAIN CYCLE, or EXTRA RINSE, by pressing the OPTION button until the desired option is lit.

NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/ rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available with every cycle.

❸ If you would like to change the settings for

that cycle, press the appropriate cycle setting button(s) until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit.

NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available with every cycle.

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