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LG FHP1209Z5M (9kg) wash guide
The right programme, temperature and spin for every common fabric on the LG FHP1209Z5M (9kg), worked out by the same engine that runs the Lavo app.
Last updated November 2026
Settings by fabric
| Fabric | Setting |
|---|---|
| Cotton | Cotton, 30C, 800 rpm |
| Wool | Hand/Wool, 20C, 800 rpm |
| Silk | Hand wash recommended |
| Cashmere | Hand wash recommended |
| Linen | Cotton, 30C, 800 rpm |
| Polyester | Mixed Fabric, 30C, 800 rpm |
| Denim | Cotton, 30C, 800 rpm |
| Nylon | Easy Care, 30C, 800 rpm |
| Acrylic | Easy Care, 30C, 800 rpm |
| Modal | Delicates, 30C, 800 rpm |
The LG FHP1209Z5M (9kg)'s programmes
- Cotton: Normally soiled clothes, washed by combining various drum motions. Full rated load, cold to 95C. (up to 95°C, up to 1200 rpm)
- Cotton+: Normally soiled clothes washed with less energy than the Cotton programme at comparable settings. Full rated load, cold to 60C. (up to 60°C, up to 1200 rpm)
- Mixed Fabric: Mixed fabrics washed together, max 3 kg, cold to 60C. Not for silk or delicates, sportswear, dark clothes, wool or duvets and curtains. (up to 60°C, up to 1200 rpm)
- Easy Care: Clothes that do not need ironing after washing, in polyamide, acrylic or polyester. Max 3 kg, cold to 60C. (up to 60°C, up to 1200 rpm)
- Silent Wash: Lightly soiled white cotton such as underwear, washed with less noise and vibration. Max 3 kg, cold to 60C, spin up to 1000 rpm. (up to 60°C, up to 1000 rpm)
- Delicates: Machine-washable lingerie, sheer and lacy clothes. Max 2 kg, cold to 40C, spin up to 800 rpm. (up to 40°C, up to 800 rpm)
- Hand/Wool: Hand-washable and machine-washable delicate clothes such as washable wool, lingerie and dresses. Max 1.5 kg, cold to 40C, spin up to 800 rpm, with a detergent for machine-washable woollens. (up to 40°C, up to 800 rpm)
- Sportswear: Sports and outdoor wear, including water-repellent laminated fabrics. Max 2 kg, cold to 40C, spin up to 800 rpm. (up to 40°C, up to 800 rpm)
- Quick 30: Small loads of lightly soiled clothes in about 30 minutes. Max 1.5 kg, cold to 40C. (up to 40°C, up to 1200 rpm)
- Duvet: Large items such as bed covers, pillows and sofa covers. Max 2.5 kg (one down duvet), cold to 40C, spin up to 1000 rpm. (up to 40°C, up to 1000 rpm)
- Tub Clean: Cleans the inside of the tub. Run it empty.
- Download Cycle: Holds a programme downloaded with the LG ThinQ app; out of the box it is Rinse+Spin. (up to 1200 rpm)
- Allergy Care: Helps minimise substances that cause an allergic reaction, for cotton, underwear, pillow covers, bed sheets and baby wear. Max 4 kg, runs at 60C. (up to 60°C, up to 1200 rpm)
- Baby Steam Care: Helps wash food stains from baby clothes with steam. Max 3 kg, runs at 60C, spin up to 1000 rpm. (up to 60°C, up to 1000 rpm)
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