Most users do not read the manual very much before using the LG washing machine. Indeed, what’s so complicated here: I loaded the laundry, turned on the program and started washing.
However, to get the best possible result, it is important to understand which LG mode is suitable for which type of fabric. You also need to choose the right temperature and spin so that the clothes do not fade or stretch.
LG Program Table: Description and Symbols
The washing modes in the LG washing machine have their own names. There are practically no markings on the control panel, the manufacturer has signed each program.
For an explanation of programs and modes, see the table below.
| Name | Value | For what type of fabric | The approximate time |
| Cotton | Thanks to the multidirectional movements of the drum, the laundry is washed much better at temperatures from 40 to 95 degrees. | Used for white and colored cotton items, underwear. | 105-120 minutes. |
| Cotton Fast (Eco) | Program for lightly soiled laundry. Executes faster than the previous function, consuming less power. Water temperature 60 degrees. | Designed for the same fabrics as in the previous case. | 90 minutes. |
| Daily Wash (Synthetics) | For mixed items that do not require special care. The mode is performed at a temperature of 40 degrees. | Synthetic, polyester, acrylic. | 110 minutes. |
| Delicate | Gentle wash for delicate fabrics at 30 degrees. | Blouses, lace clothes, tulle. | 60 minutes. |
| Wool (Hand wash) | The mode is performed at 40 degrees, with a slight rocking of the drum. | Suitable for wool, knitwear, cashmere with a hand wash mark on the tag. | 56 minutes. |
| Fast 30 | Wash for lightly soiled items for 30 minutes at a temperature of 30-40 degrees. | Suitable for colored fabrics. | 30 minutes. |
| Duvet | The program will allow you to wash large items with various fillings at a temperature of 40 degrees. | In this mode, only delicate items cannot be washed. But it is great for duvets, pillows, bedspreads, sofa covers. | about 90 minutes. |
| Baby clothes | The powder is qualitatively split into enzymes, allowing you to wash various stains. Rinsing is carried out in a large amount of water, so the detergent is completely rinsed out. | For children’s clothing. | about 140 minutes. |
| Biocare | Allows you to remove complex contamination of protein origin. | For fabrics that can withstand high temperatures: cotton, linen. | about 15 minutes. |
| Hypoallergenic laundry | Set the mode if you need to get rid of allergens in the fabric fibers: dust, wool, mites. The water temperature is 60 degrees. Also, the linen gets rid of the powder qualitatively. | Suitable for children’s clothes, bedding and underwear. | — |
| Silent washing | The program is carried out as silently as possible, at a temperature of 40 degrees. The vibration level is reduced. | For lightly soiled laundry, e.g. pajamas, dresses. | Depends on the type of fabric. |
| Refresh | A very useful feature if you need to freshen up laundry without washing. Uses steam technology to smoothen clothes and give them a fresh scent. | For cotton and mixed clothes. | 20 minutes. |
| Intensive 60 | Intensive mode at a temperature of 60 degrees. Reduced electricity consumption. | For cotton and mixed fabrics. | 60 minutes. |
| Dark fabrics | You can wash dark clothes using a special powder. Prevents discoloration. The water temperature is 30 degrees. | For all dark things. | 90-110 minutes (depending on fabric type). |
| My program | Self-configuration of parameters. | Depending on the type of fabric, the mode is set. | — |
*The table lists approximate indicators, see the instructions for the washing duration for your model.
How to choose washing modes in the LG machine
Having reviewed the description of the modes, it’s time to learn how to install and configure them. Basically, all panels of ElGee washers are similar. They may differ only in the presence of a display. In its absence, indicators are installed that allow you to understand which mode is running.
Using the selector, you can select the washing program for each fabric. As shown in the photo below, after selecting a function, the corresponding indicator lights up. The display shows the remaining time, the degree of spin and the water temperature.
At the bottom, under the display, there are buttons. With their help you will be able to:
- Start or stop washing.
- Select spin power.
- Set the temperature from 30 to 95 degrees.
- Turn the machine on or off.
A padlock is shown next to the numbers 1 and 2 on the display. This means that when the keys are pressed at the same time, the panel is locked.
Buttons 3 and 4 are marked with an asterisk on the screen. So you can turn on the idle wash for 1 hour and 35 minutes. Keymapping can act as a diagnostic function.
Most often, users install only a few programs. The rest are used very rarely. The most popular washing mode in the LG machine is the “Quick Program” for 30 minutes. Also “Cotton” and “Washing of children’s clothes.” The Delicate Fabrics program is used less frequently.
Other functions may also come in handy over time, so don’t lose their designations.