Preparing Loads - LG S3 F Series Owner's Manual

Preparing Loads

Checking the Fabric Care Labels
Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels
that include instructions for proper care. Below are
some of the symbols that are relevant to choosing
appropriate items for the appliance.
Symbols on the care labels
Label Meaning
Hand wash
Machine wash, normal
cycle
Perm press/wrinkle
resistant
Gentle/delicate
Do not wash
Normal
Permanent press/
wrinkle resistant
Gentle/delicate
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry
Line/hang dry
Drip dry
Dry flat
High
Medium
Low
#
No heat/air dry
*1: Some items such as fur and leather, which are
labelled as do not wash, can be used with the
appliance.
Sorting the items
• For best fabric care results, always treat fabrics
with similar care requirements together.
• Different fabrics have different care
requirements, and some fabrics cannot be
treated in certain programmes or should be
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treated separately.
Checking the items before
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Some items are not appropriate for use with the
appliance. Using the wrong programme for items
can result in damage to fabrics.
• Check all pockets to make sure that they are
empty. Items such as clips, pens, coins, and
keys can damage both the appliance and your
* 1
clothes.
• Do not put items that are sensitive to heat
or are not suitable for washing with water in
Styler programmes that use steam. Use the
Gentle Dry programme only.
• Fur, leather (only 100% natural leather) should
only be treated with the Fur/Leather Care
programme. This programme is a
downloadable programme.
• Wash heavily soiled or stained clothes before
NO
putting them in the appliance. The appliance
does not have a washing function. Loose soil
or stains can be transferred between garments
during programmes.
• Treat items with an unpleasant odour in a
separate load. Odours can be transferred
between items during programmes.
• Clothing should be securely fastened, with
zippers and buttons closed, so that it does
not fall off the moving hanger during the
programme.
• Do not put very wet items in the appliance to
dry. Shake off or wring out excess water before
putting items in the cabinet to dry. If a large
NO
amount of water pools in the cabinet, styling
performance may suffer or the appliance may
be damaged.
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