LG WM3988H series, User'S Manual & Installation Instructions

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SELECTING DETERGENT

ABOUT THE DISPENSER

The automatic dispenser consists of four 

compartments which hold: 
• Liquid chlorine bleach.
• Liquid fabric softener. 
• Liquid or powdered detergent for prewash.
•  Liquid or powdered detergent and color-safe 

bleach for main wash.

All laundry products can be added at once in 

their respective dispenser compartments. They 

will be dispensed at the appropriate time for the 

most effective cleaning. 
After adding the laundry products to the 

dispenser, close the dispenser drawer.

To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to 

the automatic dispenser:

Open the dispenser drawer.

 Load the laundry products into the 

appropriate compartments.

 Slowly close the dispenser drawer to  

avoid early dispensing of the laundry 

products.

NOTE:

 It is normal for a small amount of water to 

remain in the dispenser compartments at the end 

of the cycle.

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Liquid Chlorine 

Bleach 

Compartment

Liquid Fabric 

Softener  

Compartment

Prewash 

Detergent  

Compartment

Main Wash Detergent 

Compartment

Liquid 

Detergent 

Cup

Insert

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IMPORTANT: 

Do not place or store laundry 

products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid 

fabric softener, on top of your washer or dryer. 

Wipe up any spills immediately. These products 

can damage the finish and controls.

Designed specially to use only

HE (High-Efficiency) detergent

IMPORTANT:

 Your Steam Washer™ is  

designed for use with 

only

 High-Efficiency 

(HE) detergents. HE detergents are formulated 

specifically for front-load washers and contain 

suds-reducing agents. Always look for the HE 

symbol when purchasing detergent.
HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve 

more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing 

performance, and help to keep the interior of your 

washer clean.
Using a regular detergent may cause oversudsing 

and unsatisfactory performance.

LOADING THE DISPENSER

Prewash Detergent Compartment

Add liquid or powdered detergent to this 

compartment when using the Prewash option. 

Always use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with 

your washing machine.
•  The amount of detergent added for the Prewash 

option is 1/2 the amount recommended for the 

main wash cycle. For example, if the main wash 

cycle requires one measure of detergent, add 

1/2 measure for the Prewash option.

NOTE:

 If liquid detergent is to be used for the 

main wash when using the pre-wash option, the 

liquid detergent cup accessory 

must

 be used 

in main wash dispenser to prevent the main 

wash liquid detergent from being dispensed 

immediately.

Main Wash Detergent Compartment

This compartment holds laundry detergent  

for the main wash cycle, which is added to  

the load at the beginning of the cycle. Always  

use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with your  

washing machine. 

Never

 exceed the manufacturer’s 

recommendations when adding detergent.  

Using too much detergent can result in  

detergent buildup in clothing and the washer.

Either powdered or liquid detergent may be used.
•  When using liquid detergent, make sure the 

liquid detergent cup and insert are in place.  

Do not exceed the maximum fill line.

•  When using powdered detergent, remove 

the insert and liquid detergent cup from the 

compartment. Powdered detergent will not 

dispense with the liquid detergent cup and  

insert in place. 

NOTE: 

Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach  

may be added to the main wash compartment 

with detergent of the same type. 

Liquid Bleach Compartment

This compartment holds liquid chlorine bleach, 

which will be dispensed automatically at the 

proper time during the wash cycle. 
•  Do not add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach 

to this compartment.

•  Always follow the manufacturer’s 

recommendations when adding bleach. Do not 

exceed the maximum fill line. Using too much 

bleach can damage fabrics.

•   Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach 

directly onto the load or into the drum. Fabric 

damage can occur.

Fabric Softener Compartment

This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, 

which will be automatically dispensed during the 

final rinse cycle.
•  Always follow the manufacturer’s 

recommendations when adding fabric softener. 

Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Using 

too much fabric softener may result in stained 

clothes.

•  Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with warm 

water. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. 

•  Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load 

or into the drum.

Designed specially to use only

HE (High-Efficiency) detergent

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