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[KSmom8]

Nah… I don’t weigh clothes also. Anyway, for LG washer, the 4 or 8 kg weight is based on weight of wet clothes. All based on estimation.


This is what LG technician mentioned - usually put clothes to 1/2 drum full or slightly more as a rough gauge for 4 kg weight of wet clothes. If put in too many clothes for particular program, ie overload, clothes might not be clean or might shorten lifespan of machine.

I’m using cotton program - for about 2/3 to 3/4 drum full of laundry. Apparently, should take about 1.5 hours, but my washer showing inconsistent reading for time ( sometimes 3 hours!!! ) for the same load of laundry. Will be hearing from LG service people again.

[SAHM Chew]

KSmom8:

Nah... I don't weigh clothes also. Anyway, for LG washer, the 4 or 8 kg weight is based on weight of wet clothes. All based on estimation.


This is what LG technician mentioned - usually put clothes to 1/2 drum full or slightly more as a rough gauge for 4 kg weight of wet clothes. If put in too many clothes for particular program, ie overload, clothes might not be clean or might shorten lifespan of machine.

I'm using cotton program - for about 2/3 to 3/4 drum full of laundry. Apparently, should take about 1.5 hours, but my washer showing inconsistent reading for time ( sometimes 3 hours!!! ) for the same load of laundry. Will be hearing from LG service people again.

Hmm, I usually put to full drum full of laundry and when it is wet, it will become 3/4 drum. Means I am overloading the machine?

Usually I used intensive program as it is already program to 1 hr. if I use other function, if the timer indicated it will takes a long time, I will stopped the machine and readjusted it to another function.

Btw, based on the manual, it is never written for any function that the full load can be 8kg, but i thought our machine is meant for 8kg of clothes???

In that case, means we have to buy 10-12kg machine to wash a 8kg load?

[KSmom8]

SAHM Chew:

KSmom8:

Nah... I don't weigh clothes also. Anyway, for LG washer, the 4 or 8 kg weight is based on weight of wet clothes. All based on estimation.


This is what LG technician mentioned - usually put clothes to 1/2 drum full or slightly more as a rough gauge for 4 kg weight of wet clothes. If put in too many clothes for particular program, ie overload, clothes might not be clean or might shorten lifespan of machine.

I'm using cotton program - for about 2/3 to 3/4 drum full of laundry. Apparently, should take about 1.5 hours, but my washer showing inconsistent reading for time ( sometimes 3 hours!!! ) for the same load of laundry. Will be hearing from LG service people again.

Hmm, I usually put to full drum full of laundry and when it is wet, it will become 3/4 drum. Means I am overloading the machine?

Usually I used intensive program as it is already program to 1 hr. if I use other function, if the timer indicated it will takes a long time, I will stopped the machine and readjusted it to another function.

Btw, based on the manual, it is never written for any function that the full load can be 8kg, but i thought our machine is meant for 8kg of clothes???

In that case, means we have to buy 10-12kg machine to wash a 8kg load?

:oops: Have I confused you? :oops:

I think it depends on how the laundry are packed in the drum. For me, my clothes put in layers in the drum.... Not very loose but not pressed down tight. When wet, it goes down but still more than 1/2 drum.

Yes, you are right. Manual does not say 8kg. Technician mentioned that cotton program can take 8kg wet clothes as max load.

Maybe you might want to arrange for free demo. The person who came down to my place is a technician so he also checked the machine, stability, etc, which I thought were extra pluses. Technician will also show where to fill the clothes to for max load, etc. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes.

[SAHM Chew]

KSmom8:

SAHM Chew:

[quote=\"KSmom8\"]Nah... I don't weigh clothes also. Anyway, for LG washer, the 4 or 8 kg weight is based on weight of wet clothes. All based on estimation.


This is what LG technician mentioned - usually put clothes to 1/2 drum full or slightly more as a rough gauge for 4 kg weight of wet clothes. If put in too many clothes for particular program, ie overload, clothes might not be clean or might shorten lifespan of machine.

I'm using cotton program - for about 2/3 to 3/4 drum full of laundry. Apparently, should take about 1.5 hours, but my washer showing inconsistent reading for time ( sometimes 3 hours!!! ) for the same load of laundry. Will be hearing from LG service people again.

Hmm, I usually put to full drum full of laundry and when it is wet, it will become 3/4 drum. Means I am overloading the machine?

Usually I used intensive program as it is already program to 1 hr. if I use other function, if the timer indicated it will takes a long time, I will stopped the machine and readjusted it to another function.

Btw, based on the manual, it is never written for any function that the full load can be 8kg, but i thought our machine is meant for 8kg of clothes???

In that case, means we have to buy 10-12kg machine to wash a 8kg load?

:oops: Have I confused you? :oops:

I think it depends on how the laundry are packed in the drum. For me, my clothes put in layers in the drum.... Not very loose but not pressed down tight. When wet, it goes down but still more than 1/2 drum.

Yes, you are right. Manual does not say 8kg. Technician mentioned that cotton program can take 8kg wet clothes as max load.

Maybe you might want to arrange for free demo. The person who came down to my place is a technician so he also checked the machine, stability, etc, which I thought were extra pluses. Technician will also show where to fill the clothes to for max load, etc. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes.[/quote]
How to arrange for free demo? Just called them?

[KSmom8]

Just call LG hotline: 65120555


Please update after demo, ok?

[SAHM Chew]

KSmom8:

Just call LG hotline: 65120555


Please update after demo, ok?

Thanks for the number. I will call and arrange for the demo.

[sleepy]

this thread so quiet this week. Everyone busy with exam prep?

[KSmom8]

SAHM Chew:

KSmom8:

Just call LG hotline: 65120555


Please update after demo, ok?

Thanks for the number. I will call and arrange for the demo.

Hi. How was the demo? Hope it wasn't a waste of time for you.

My washer has been replaced. I do find that the LG service is good, they replaced my washer very fast. Unfortunately, I'm still having the same problem with the new washer. Very strange. :sad:

[KSmom8]

sleepy:

this thread so quiet this week. Everyone busy with exam prep?

Yup, I am more busy than usual. Both DS1 and DH studying for exams. I'm doing more now, including fetching and sending DS2 for weekend classes alone. Plus, cooking every meal till end of exams. Can't wait for exams to be over.

What have you been doing lately?

Good luck to all for the upcoming exams!!

[SAHM Chew]

KSmom8:

SAHM Chew:

[quote=\"KSmom8\"]Just call LG hotline: 65120555


Please update after demo, ok?

Thanks for the number. I will call and arrange for the demo.

Hi. How was the demo? Hope it wasn't a waste of time for you.

My washer has been replaced. I do find that the LG service is good, they replaced my washer very fast. Unfortunately, I'm still having the same problem with the new washer. Very strange. :sad:[/quote]
Oh, I have not call for demo. Too busy to arrange.

Why do you need to replace the washer?