Important recommendations on where to fill the air conditioner in an LG washing machine
Washing things is often done not only using powder, but also auxiliary products.
Such household chemicals are conditioners and rinses. There is a special compartment for them.
Read the article about where it is located in LG washing machines and where to fill the air conditioner correctly.
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Where to pour it?
Fabric softener comes in liquid form. It is designed to soften fabrics. Its use prevents the pigment from being washed out of the fibers, facilitates the ironing process, and prevents the formation of pellets.
However, most people still add rinse aid to their washing machine, but sometimes they do it incorrectly.
Even the first wash can be done using fabric softener. The machine has a special compartment for it, which is located in the detergent compartment - in the powder receptacle.
To properly pour the product into the tray, you need to do the following:
- Find the compartment. In LG washing machines it is located on the front panel, in the upper right corner, when looking at the device directly.
- Open the compartment by pulling it towards you. For this purpose, it has a special recess for fingers.
- Inside you can see three compartments. Two of them will be marked with Roman numerals I and II.These sections are designed for bulk detergents. The third compartment has a distinctive sign in the form of an asterisk. It is into it that liquid formulations - conditioners and rinses - are poured.
In some models of LG washing machines, the “star” icon is missing, and the compartment for additional products is simply highlighted in a different color. It is impossible to confuse him.
Fabric softener must be added along with the powder before starting the wash. Sometimes it happens that a person forgets to fill it into the compartment on time. Nothing bad will happen if you do this after finishing the wash., but before the rinsing process begins.
The video will show you where to put the air conditioner in your LG washing machine:
What happens if you pour it in the wrong place?
If an error occurs and fabric softener has been poured into the powder compartment, nothing will happen to household appliances. This will not bring any negative consequences for the washing machine, since it is designed to use not only bulk, but also liquid detergents.
The only difference is at what time they enter the drum. First, the pre-wash powder is washed off, then for the main treatment, after which it’s time for the care product. If there is rinse aid in the powder tray, it will be the first to enter the drum.
Sometimes it happens that as a result of long or improper use of the washing machine, the tray markings are erased. If this happens, then you just need to estimate the size of the compartments. The one designed for the air conditioner will be the smallest size.
Differences for vertical and horizontal loading washing machines
The location of the air conditioner compartment in top-loading washing machines differs from its standard location in front-loading appliances.
These models have four sections, which can confuse the user. The cuvette itself is located under the top cover of the device.
In order not to get confused, you need to remember that for the air conditioner in such machines there is a compartment with the Roman numeral III or with an asterisk “*”. Please note that the fourth compartment with the image of a flower is intended for rinse aid.
Can I pour directly into the drum?
Fill in air conditioner into the drum is undesirable, as this will significantly reduce its efficiency. During the washing process, water is collected and drained many times. Naturally, the product will be washed off from things after the first cycles.
At the beginning of the wash, detergent enters the drum along with water, which produces abundant foam. As a result, items washed in this way will not differ from those washed without conditioner.
What quantity?
If you look closely, you can see that There is a special notch inside the compartment. Manufacturers of washing machines suggest pouring conditioner to this mark. It is under no circumstances recommended to exceed the specified level.
Don't expect your laundry to look better if you wash it with a lot of fabric softener. If you use less than the required amount, the result will be unsatisfactory.Since its quantity is not enough to process things efficiently.
The concentration of the main active ingredients in mouthwashes of different brands may vary. That's why it is necessary to pay attention to the manufacturer's recommendations. As a rule, the cap on the bottle of rinse aid is also a measuring cup.
Features of adding other detergents
The tray in the LG washing machine is designed not only for air conditioner, but also for washing powder; for this, it has several sections:
Compartment with Roman numeral I intended for powder that will be used for pre-wash, if provided for in the program.- Compartment with Roman numeral II intended for powder that will be used for standard washing. This section is the main one.
If a gel is used for washing rather than a bulk product, it is not poured into the drum. The liquid composition is also added to a suitable section. Only capsules can be placed in the drum. They have a special shell that slowly dissolves, alternately releasing the substance necessary for washing.
To avoid any difficulties in choosing a detergent tray, You need to carefully read the User Manual. It schematically shows the powder receptacle and gives a detailed description of where exactly to add conditioner and detergent.
This will tell you where to put the washing gel in your LG washing machine. this article on where to pour the powder - this.
Conclusion
You need to fill the air conditioner in LG washing machines into a special section marked with an asterisk or painted in a non-standard white color. This will allow you to effectively use household chemicals and improve the quality of washing.
