T1203AFPT0, T1203AFPT1, T8526AFEPCT15 - LG Washing Machine Service Manual (repair manual). Page 13

• This machine detects the quantity of laundry automatically, then sets the WATER

LEVEL and displays the amount of detergent to be used.

• When you select a wash program, the WATER LEVEL and amount of Detergent (to be

used) will be shown on the control panel. 

• The following table shows the amount of water. 
• When the WATER LEVEL is automatically detected, it may differ depending on the quantity

of laundry even though the same WATER LEVEL is indicated on the control panel.

[ Minimum water amount ] 
It depends on laundry load and washer model. If adding water manually at the beginning of a wash, the water
sensor will then allow the machine to start washing when the minimum amount of water has been added.

• The machine sets the appropriate temperature automatically according to the wash program.
• You can change the Water Temperature by pressing the WATER TEMP. button. (refer to page 14)
• The temperature of the water impacts the effectiveness of all laundry additives and therefore, the cleaning results. 

We recommend temperatures of:
- HOT 49~55°C…(120-140

)

White items, diapers, underclothing and heavily soiled, colorfast items.

- WARM 29~40°C…(85-105

)

Most items

- COLD* 18~24°C…(65-75

)

Only very bright colors with light soil.

• When washing in COLD water additional steps may be needed:

- Adjust Detergent amount and pre-dissolve Detergent in WARM water and add to the machine by hand.
- Pretreat spots and stains
- Soak heavily soiled items
- Use appropriate bleach

* Temperature below 18°C…(65

) will not activate laundry additives and may cause lint, residue, poor cleaning,

etc. In addition, Detergent manufactures and care labels define COLD water as 26~29°C…(80-85

). 

If the temperature of the water in the tub is too cold for your hands, the Detergent will not activate and clean effectively.

The dispenser drawer contains 2 compartments:
• Liquid Fabric Softener
• Liquid or Powder Low-Sudsing, High-Efficiency Detergent
The dispenser automatically dispenses additives at the proper time in the wash cycle.
1.Slowly open the dispenser drawer by pulling the drawer out until it stops. 
2.After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer

too quickly could result in early dispensing of additives.

• Avoid overfilling or splashing when adding laundry products to the dispenser.

Doing so could result in early dispensing of laundry products.

At the end of the cycle, you may see water in the compartments. This is part of the
normal operation of the washer.
NOTE: Do not use bleach in the dispenser drawer.

If iron is present in the water the clothes may become an all-over yellow or they may be stained with brown or
orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible. Installation of water softener or an iron filter may be necessary
for severe cases.