Important rules for where to pour washing gel in an LG washing machine
Liquid laundry detergents (gels, concentrates, etc.) often turn out to be more convenient and economical than washing powder.
However, failure to follow the rules for their use can worsen the result and damage the tissue.
In order for washing to be effective and safe, you need to figure out where and in what quantity to pour washing gels into LG washing machines.
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Which cell of the powder receiver should I pour liquid powder into?
The standard powder tray (cuvette) for LG washing machines consists of three compartments. On the left there is a compartment for the main wash, in the middle - for conditioner, and on the right - for soaking, or pre-wash.
When the program starts, the SMA gradually removes the powder from the container, which ensures even distribution of detergent in the drum. If you pour the gel into a cuvette not intended for it, it will flow down the pipes spontaneously. The concentration of the product in the tank will be higher than recommended.
As a rule, this does not affect the quality of the wash, but an excess of enzymes and bleaches harms the fabric and leaves stains. Thick, concentrated gels can remain in the nozzles and enter the drum along with conditioners and fabric softeners, which reduces the effectiveness of rinsing.
To ensure uniform flow of gel into the drum, the compartment must be equipped with a damper that is inserted into the grooves of the powder receiver.
In addition to the special limiter, The following devices can be used:
- capsules with liquid detergent;
- a plastic container or ball with small holes that is placed in a drum.
The video will show you where to add washing gel to your LG washing machine:
Differences for front-loading and top-loading units
In the absence of a special container, some housewives prefer to pour in the gel some time after the start of washing, when the SMA has already collected some of the water.
Also two-stage pouring is applied when the soaking mode is turned on. If you place the product in both compartments at once, some of the liquid will drain into the tank at the first stage of the cycle, which will worsen the quality of the wash.
In machines with vertical loading, the ditch is located under the hatch, so after stopping you will have to wait until the lock is removed. In addition, due to the location of the compartments, spontaneous drainage of liquids will occur even faster than in horizontal SMA models.
Is it possible to pour detergent into the drum?
If there is no limiter, you can pour the gel directly into the drum. However, if part of the water filled with SMA is pumped out before washing, the product will be removed along with it.
To avoid this, you need to pour the gel into a special dispenser. Some of them (for example, Persil) are sold complete with a dispenser container.
Products that can be added to the drum include:
- Phosphate-free and environmentally friendly gels.
- Liquids for washing children's clothes (without bleaching components).
- Very thick concentrates that do not wash out of the tray.
If for some reason a thick, concentrated product needs to be poured into a cuvette, it should be diluted with a small amount of water. It is prohibited to pour enzyme stain removers and bleaches into the tank without a container!
Required amount of gel
Depending on the brand, with a standard load of SMA (3-4 kg), it is necessary to fill in 50-70 ml of gel. Increasing the load to 5-6 kg requires an additional portion of the product - +20-50 ml.
In addition to the mass of laundry, The dosage of the drug is determined by the following factors:
- washing temperature;
- degree of pollution;
- hardness of water.
Many manufacturers indicate the recommended amount of gel for delicate washing per 2-3 kg of laundry.
Rules for downloading other tools
In addition to gels, fabric softeners, stain removers, powders, etc. can be used when washing.
They must be loaded into the following compartments:
- Powder - in compartment I or II, depending on the program, bulk products for starching - only in tray I.
- Liquid bleach - in the gel section or a special container.
- Tablets, capsules - into the drum.
- Stain remover - spot on linen, in a compartment or container, depending on the consistency.
- Balm and conditioner - only in the section with a limiter, marked with an asterisk or flower.
Consequences and methods for eliminating errors
What are the consequences of improper use of detergents in a washing machine:
| Problem | Consequences | How to fix |
| Liquid bleach poured into powder container or drum | The color of the fabric will be damaged and stains will remain on the linen. | Turn off the SMA, rinse the powder compartment to drain the washing liquid from the nozzles, restart the program with water, turn on the rinse, pour the gel into the special compartment, restart the selected washing program. |
| Gel is loaded into the pre-wash section instead of the main wash | When you start a program with soaking, the laundry will be partially washed, but the main cycle will run without detergent If only the main wash is turned on, the clothes will remain dirty | If an error is detected before washing, remove the cuvette, pour the product into a separate container and place it in the desired compartment. Wash off any remaining gel from the first section when cleaning the tray. If the machine has already filled with water, turn off the unit and pour the gel into the drum. It is prohibited to place bleaching liquids in the tank, so if an error occurs, you should drain the water, move the product to the correct compartment and start the program again. |
| The conditioner has got into the pre-wash or main wash section. | Loaded laundry is not washed | If a problem is detected immediately, remove the cuvette, rinse and fill with gel. If the air conditioner has managed to drain into the pipes or has gotten into the drum, you need to act in the same way as if bleach gets in. |
| Fabric balm mixed with gel | ||
| Gel is poured into the conditioner section | Things will remain soapy | If a problem is detected before rinsing begins, stop the wash, remove the container and rinse the section. If the washing is completed, wash the conditioner compartment, fill it with the desired product and start the program from the rinsing stage. |
| The liquid product was accidentally mixed with the powder | Consequences depend on the interaction of components | If an error is detected before starting the program, rinse the container and refill it. If the wash has already started, drain the water and rinse the laundry. After that, fill the tray with the desired product and start again. If the products were mixed in the tray, and the water supply has not yet completed, you need to remove the cuvette, rinse thoroughly, put it back and turn on the SMA again so that the water washes away the remaining mixture from the nozzles. After this, rinsing is started. If an error is detected after the end of the cycle, it is recommended to run a double rinse. |
| At the end of the program, gel remains at the bottom of the compartments | The concentration of the product inside the drum is lower than recommended, the quality of cleaning decreases | Remove the cuvette, rinse thoroughly and repeat the wash. If the product continues to remain at the bottom, check the water pressure and the condition of the tap in front of the inlet hose. If the plumbing is working, but the water flows slowly, inspect the inlet valve and the filter in front of it. When using concentrated gel, dilute with water before pouring into a special container. |
Even if there are no errors, after each wash the cuvette must be rinsed to remove any residual detergent and dried.
Useful tips
Make your washing as efficient as possible The following tips will help:
when choosing a loading method and mode, you need to take into account, first of all, the recommendations of the SMA manufacturer, and then the instructions for the gel;- after every third wash, the cuvette should be soaked in hot water and washed with a brush;
- gels are recommended to be used at temperatures no higher than 60°C, so only powders are suitable for intensive cleaning of cotton at 65-90°C;
- The soaking compartment is intended only for bulk products, so when soaking, capsules should be placed directly into the tank, and the gel should be applied to heavy dirt.
Conclusion
Thus, it is best to pour washing gel into a compartment with a special limiter or a container with small holes. This ensures gradual leaching of the product and its uniform distribution in the drum. Improper use of detergents can lead to poor wash quality or damage to fabrics.
