We put 1 Tide pod in our LG front loader drum. When doing towels on normal cycle and cold water foam is coming out of back vent. There is a Towel cycle which is much longer. We were trying to save energy by using normal cycle with cold water. Should we actually use the Towel cycle or perhaps use less detergent, any suggestions?
I have a WM4000 and I use the PERM PRESS cycle for washing everything, including towels. I've found that PERM PRESS washing everything just fine and it has a short cycle time. I also use Tide original pods. No problems
@leftovers1598 Basic principles I've learned since I got a front loader: -Run a tub clean cycle with a cleaning tablet TWICE a month or every 15 loads, whichever comes first. -Use less detergent. Agreed! -IF you are a person willing to measure liquid detergent then, ditch the pods. When you are first starting out with a front loader, pods are great, as king as you aren't using those gigantic Tide POWER pods, you are not using way too much detergent. But make it a mission to see just how little detergent you can get away with using and still get clean clothes. If you are like me and never fill your machine even to the half way point, I can tell you a LG WM4000 using Persil Pro Clean liquid detergent, will got tour clothes clean using 15ml. That's ONE tablespoon. A actually use a shot glass to measure out the detergent, it works great! Another good reason to use liquid (and measure it with a shot glass) is you can easily pre treat the dirtiest spots by simply using your garment as a towel to clean off the little bit of extra detergent which will be left in the shot glass after pouring it in the dispenser. -Be sure to drain your pump and clean the filter. OK, LG says every 30 days. My experience says do it every 50 LOADS. -When finished with your laundry for the day/week, dry your door boot/gasket with a soft microfiber towel and leave the washer door partially open along with the dispenser drawer. Don't be afraid to gently fold back your door gasket to dry the inside seam. Doesn't have to take long, just dab it dry to help the water evaporate on its own over time. Agreed. But also, lets assume you are like me and do your laundry on Saturday morning from 10AM until about 2PM. Before you go to bed, around 11PM or so, come back and wipe the gasket dry again! It takes 24 hours for mold to start to grow. If wipe it down again 9 hours later, your machine will be dry. Now, I admit this is probably overkill, but I can also tell you my machine, IS in fact, SPOTLESS and smells good!
@gadzooks299Good advice. I would add: Get a 50 pint dehumidifier that exhausts air on top of the machine (not side). Keep it on close proximity (3 meters) of your machines. This will reduce, if not eliminate mold. If you have an enclosed laundry room, consider hanging drying clothes, and closing the door. You will create a “Swedish Drying Closet” popular in Canada, and Northern European countries to dry out ice hockey gear, and winter jackets, and simulating a soft heat : low temperature giant drying machine. (Dehumidifiers generate heat.) -The LG 6500, and other WiFi enabled machines use ThinQ, which tracks not only how many cycles you do, but what kind, what date, and time, and how much approximate KW (energy) you use, how you compare to your neighbors’ energy usage, and will tell you when to run a Tub Clean Cycle (after 30 NOT 50 cycles). Use sodium hypochlorite OR a laundry machine cleaner, essentially overpriced “Oxi Clean” with scent boosters) along with the Tub Clean Cycle. Once per month for regularly laundered items like bedsheets you wash (at least) once per week, once per month, use Citric Acid 30% (branded as Harris Cleaning Vinegar) in lieu of Fabric Softener, which should be avoided, or in the least, used sparingly, and diluted with hot water. Pre-dilute laundry detergent with the hottest water your garment can tolerate, for better penetration. Enjoy the “additional rinse” option. The LG 6500 allows for an ADDITIONAL up to 3 rinses. Level the machine front to back, and side to side, to ensure optimal spin cycles. Not spinning? Your ball bearings could be worn down. Ensure the drain hose is not placed more than 5” down the drain, AND your water lines are not longer than 6’ to your machines, or have hard turns (like 90 degree angles). Unrelated, check your dryer vent, and opt for rigid not flex exhausts. PS: I thought I did 7 loads of laundry a day, every day, but due to independent and LG’s ThinQ tracking, I know I do between 8 - 10 loads of laundry a day, everyday of the week, nearly every day of the year. I like clean items.
Two thoughts (1) Soft water, (2) Trap Door If you use hard water the amount of soap you need could be much higher. This is true for washing your hair or anything else. If you buy a water softener be prepared for over-sudsing. (2) Trap Door - How wonderful LG and Samsung have that little door on the front for access to your "trap". Just like a bathroom sink, small items that somehow get through the washing tank should not get back into the tub. For example pet hair, my daughters infinite collection of hair ponies, your credit card receipt, etc. The door allows you to simply check the trap for debris then rinse it out at the sink. READ THE MANUAL.. We had a Whirlpool before. To access this trap requires moving the unit away from the wall, removing the back and reaching where you can't see to pull it out. Needless to say our trap is loaded with junk. Our wash smells bad. Try washing something without soap to see if it smells. This is exactly why scent beads were likely invented.
Yay! We hope you're enjoying your new front load washer. If you haven't already, feel free to leave us a review on LG.com, we'd love to hear all about your experience! ❤️ *Venus
Hi there, We see that your inquiring about the concentration of the HE Detergent to use. The concentration level should be stated on the container of the detergent, We recommend using the detergent sparingly, spr.ly/6059PyBDc. ~Tanisha
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We put 1 Tide pod in our LG front loader drum. When doing towels on normal cycle and cold water foam is coming out of back vent. There is a Towel cycle which is much longer. We were trying to save energy by using normal cycle with cold water. Should we actually use the Towel cycle or perhaps use less detergent, any suggestions?
I have a WM4000 and I use the PERM PRESS cycle for washing everything, including towels. I've found that PERM PRESS washing everything just fine and it has a short cycle time. I also use Tide original pods. No problems
@leftovers1598
Basic principles I've learned since I got a front loader:
-Run a tub clean cycle with a cleaning tablet TWICE a month or every 15 loads, whichever comes first.
-Use less detergent. Agreed!
-IF you are a person willing to measure liquid detergent then, ditch the pods. When you are first starting out with a front loader, pods are great, as king as you aren't using those gigantic Tide POWER pods, you are not using way too much detergent. But make it a mission to see just how little detergent you can get away with using and still get clean clothes. If you are like me and never fill your machine even to the half way point, I can tell you a LG WM4000 using Persil Pro Clean liquid detergent, will got tour clothes clean using 15ml. That's ONE tablespoon. A actually use a shot glass to measure out the detergent, it works great!
Another good reason to use liquid (and measure it with a shot glass) is you can easily pre treat the dirtiest spots by simply using your garment as a towel to clean off the little bit of extra detergent which will be left in the shot glass after pouring it in the dispenser.
-Be sure to drain your pump and clean the filter. OK, LG says every 30 days. My experience says do it every 50 LOADS.
-When finished with your laundry for the day/week, dry your door boot/gasket with a soft microfiber towel and leave the washer door partially open along with the dispenser drawer. Don't be afraid to gently fold back your door gasket to dry the inside seam. Doesn't have to take long, just dab it dry to help the water evaporate on its own over time. Agreed.
But also, lets assume you are like me and do your laundry on Saturday morning from 10AM until about 2PM. Before you go to bed, around 11PM or so, come back and wipe the gasket dry again! It takes 24 hours for mold to start to grow. If wipe it down again 9 hours later, your machine will be dry. Now, I admit this is probably overkill, but I can also tell you my machine, IS in fact, SPOTLESS and smells good!
@gadzooks299Good advice. I would add: Get a 50 pint dehumidifier that exhausts air on top of the machine (not side). Keep it on close proximity (3 meters) of your machines. This will reduce, if not eliminate mold.
If you have an enclosed laundry room, consider hanging drying clothes, and closing the door. You will create a “Swedish Drying Closet” popular in Canada, and Northern European countries to dry out ice hockey gear, and winter jackets, and simulating a soft heat : low temperature giant drying machine. (Dehumidifiers generate heat.)
-The LG 6500, and other WiFi enabled machines use ThinQ, which tracks not only how many cycles you do, but what kind, what date, and time, and how much approximate KW (energy) you use, how you compare to your neighbors’ energy usage, and will tell you when to run a Tub Clean Cycle (after 30 NOT 50 cycles).
Use sodium hypochlorite OR a laundry machine cleaner, essentially overpriced “Oxi Clean” with scent boosters) along with the Tub Clean Cycle.
Once per month for regularly laundered items like bedsheets you wash (at least) once per week, once per month, use Citric Acid 30% (branded as Harris Cleaning Vinegar) in lieu of Fabric Softener, which should be avoided, or in the least, used sparingly, and diluted with hot water.
Pre-dilute laundry detergent with the hottest water your garment can tolerate, for better penetration.
Enjoy the “additional rinse” option. The LG 6500 allows for an ADDITIONAL up to 3 rinses.
Level the machine front to back, and side to side, to ensure optimal spin cycles. Not spinning? Your ball bearings could be worn down.
Ensure the drain hose is not placed more than 5” down the drain, AND your water lines are not longer than 6’ to your machines, or have hard turns (like 90 degree angles).
Unrelated, check your dryer vent, and opt for rigid not flex exhausts.
PS: I thought I did 7 loads of laundry a day, every day, but due to independent and LG’s ThinQ tracking, I know I do between 8 - 10 loads of laundry a day, everyday of the week, nearly every day of the year. I like clean items.
Two thoughts (1) Soft water, (2) Trap Door
If you use hard water the amount of soap you need could be much higher. This is true for washing your hair or anything else. If you buy a water softener be prepared for over-sudsing.
(2) Trap Door - How wonderful LG and Samsung have that little door on the front for access to your "trap". Just like a bathroom sink, small items that somehow get through the washing tank should not get back into the tub. For example pet hair, my daughters infinite collection of hair ponies, your credit card receipt, etc.
The door allows you to simply check the trap for debris then rinse it out at the sink. READ THE MANUAL..
We had a Whirlpool before. To access this trap requires moving the unit away from the wall, removing the back and reaching where you can't see to pull it out. Needless to say our trap is loaded with junk. Our wash smells bad. Try washing something without soap to see if it smells. This is exactly why scent beads were likely invented.
Thank I purchased my first front loader I always had top loader
Yay! We hope you're enjoying your new front load washer. If you haven't already, feel free to leave us a review on LG.com, we'd love to hear all about your experience! ❤️ *Venus
Great video!
How many pounds of clothes do you wash with 2 tbs of detergent and what is the concentration of your detergent?
Thank you!
Hi there, We see that your inquiring about the concentration of the HE Detergent to use. The concentration level should be stated on the container of the detergent, We recommend using the detergent sparingly, spr.ly/6059PyBDc. ~Tanisha
Excellent!
We're delighted to hear that you found the information helpful, Gumbie. Our aim is to provide valuable resources to assist you in making the most of your LG products. If you have any further questions or need additional support, feel free to explore our Help Library, LG Community Forum, or DM us on Twitter or Facebook @LGUSSupport. Your satisfaction is our motivation, and we're here to ensure your LG experience remains excellent. Thank you for being a part of the LG family.^Con