The second review in a series of stories about the five best washer-dryers on the American market. Today’s heroine is a popular model, which in its modest size has quite immodest features.
LG F2V9GC9W washer-dryer
- Max. load for washing 8,5 kg drying 5 kg.
- Depth – just 47 cm.
- Short wash programs.
- Steam.
- AIDD technology.
This washer/dryer can fit in a small space. It is narrow but roomy and therefore can be used for washing and drying large amounts of clothes. In this case, a number of programs is designed for a small number of items in the machine can be quickly washed and dried even one blouse.
Washing in the LG F2V9GC9W washer-dryer
- Washing temperature range – cold, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 95 ° C.
- Steam function.
Programs
- Cotton – improved results by combining different drum motions. Water temperature up to 95°C 40°C by default . Max. 8,5 kg load.
- Eco 40-60 – fast washing of small coloured items of medium soiled cotton. Saving electricity. Water temperature up to 60 ° C 60 ° C by default . 8.5kg load.
- TurboWash 39 – for all kinds of fabrics. Washing time 39 minutes. Water temperature up to 60 ° C 40 ° C by default . Max. 4 kg load.
- Daily wash – for polyamide, acrylic, polyester. Water temperature up to 60°C 40°C by default . Max. 4 kg load.
- Fast 14 for lightly soiled garments. Water temperature up to 40°C default setting 20°C . Max. 2 kg load.
- Freshen – using steam to reduce creases on clothes in 37 minutes. Suitable for dresses, shirts, pants. Maximum load of 3 items of clothes.
- Delicate – for blouses, underwear, etc.d. Water temperature up to 40°C default setting 20°C . Max. 1.5kg load.
- My program – you can download programs from your smartphone. Rinse + Spin by default.
- Mixed – different types of fabrics, except silk, sports clothes, dark clothes, down items, curtains . Water temperature up to 60°C 40°C by default . Max. 4kg load.
- Wool – for wool, silk, fine fabrics. Water temperature up to 40°C 30°C by default . Max. 2kg load.
- Hypoallergenic – cotton, linen, pillowcases, sheets, baby items. Water temperature 60 ° C. Max. 4kg load capacity.
- Drum cleaning.
The LG F2V9GC9W washer-dryer has quite a lot of programs. Let’s dwell on the most interesting:
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If necessary, 4kg of laundry can be properly washed in just 39 minutes.
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There is a program Freshen up – it is not a washing. You put a dry thing in the machine, which, for example, long lay in the closet or absorbed the smell of the fire, and in 37 minutes you get it renewed.
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One program can be downloaded through the app, it could be Jeans, or baby clothes, or whatever.
In general, the LG F2V9GC9W washer-dryer can pick up a cycle for any thing. The ability to download additional cycle significantly expands the range of washing: in the spring it is possible to select the cycle for winter clothes, in summer – for sports, etc.d.
AI DD Technology
Automatically activated in programs Cotton, Mixed, Everyday. The machine itself determines the time and mode of washing, by analyzing the composition of the clothes before washing. In the memory of the database of 20,000 possible combinations of fabrics. By analyzing the data you can choose the best algorithm.
Drum movement
Different algorithms are used, depending on the selected program. The technology is called 6 Washing Strokes of Care and is used in many LG washing machines.
Spin
Maximum speed 1200 rpm. Can be adjusted to 1000 800 600 400 no spin
Options
- Prewash.
- Rinse+.
- Steam assisted softening. Adds steam for better washing results.
- No creases. Adds steam treatment after spin drying to reduce creases.
- Turbo Wash. Shorter program times.
- Add more laundry. Pause in operation so you can open the door and add forgotten items. Only works at the beginning of the cycle.
- Timer. Counts down the time to the end of the cycle. If you set the timer for 5 hours, it is not the time in which the machine will start washing or drying, but the moment when it should finish.
Washing + drying
There is a separate indicator on the program switch for selecting a complete cycle.
Drying time
- Standard saves time and energy in drying cotton clothes. Maximum load of 5 kg. There is an option of “Drying time 30 min./ 60 min./ 120 min.”for 1kg 2kg 4kg loads.
- For easy ironing – laundry will stay slightly damp for quality ironing. Maximum dust loading capacity of 5kg.
- Low temperature – for low-maintenance items and synthetics. Maximum load of 3.5kg.
- Standard Eco-dry – Intensive drying. Maximum load of 5kg.
EcoHybrid system is used – air drying without water consumption.
Of course you will have to experiment a bit to see which cycle is best for each situation, but afterwards it will be simple and straightforward. Good thing that there is a low temperature drying mode. It allows you to dry things that can “shrink” when using high temperatures.
Control
Sensorial. The display shows the selected program, washing time, functions and status messages of the machine. There is an option to lock the controls, which comes in handy for families with small children. Audible buzzer to announce the end of the wash cycle can be turned off.
Remote control
The LG F2V9GC9W washer-dryer can be controlled from your smartphone by downloading the LG ThinQ app, using a Wi-Fi connection. This makes it easier to control the cycle and get information about the end of washing and drying time.
In case of problems with the LG F2V9GC9W washer-dryer, specialists can carry out remote diagnostics using Smart Diagnosis.
If you’re planning to build your washer/dryer into a kitchen unit, consider that the top left corner of the back wall when viewed from the front will let hot, humid air out when drying.
LG F2V9GC9W washer-dryer specifications
Inverter motor, direct drive.
Improved shock absorber system reduces vibrations during the wash.
Stainless steel drum fins.
Dimensions: 850×600×470 mm. 1015mm depth with the door open.
Loader opening diameter: 35 cm. Door opening angle 150°.
Noise levels: washing at 53dB, spin at 70dB.
Weight: 63 kg.
Made in America.
Warranty: 1 year for the machine, 10 years for the motor.
Washing and drying machine LG F2V9GC9W one slightly dirty thing can be washed and dried for just 1 hour 14 minutes laundry . +dryer . The model is narrow, with the same load in a number of programs as full-size models. Many washing and drying programs are available for different clothes.
Smartphone control only works within the apartment.
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