What is the Delicates cycle used for?
This gentler cycle is for washable fabrics that need reduced mechanical action.
It normally uses softer wash motion and a gentler spin profile to reduce stretching, tangling and wear.
Choose another cycle for: Heavy soil, bulky pieces and hand-wash-only garments unless their label permits machine washing.
What this means for your load
Gentler program for appropriate delicate garments. Check the appliance display for its current estimate.
Why the time may change: Load balance, selected spin speed and extra rinse can change the total time.
Check the full LG WM3700HVA cycle table to compare other programs before starting.
When will it finish?
This variable program depends on the stored cycle, options or sensed load. Use the appliance's current displayed estimate.
Estimated energy and local cost
This range is calculated from the documented cycle characteristics and appliance type. It is deliberately shown as a range because load conditions, temperature selections, sensors and options change consumption.
Planning the Delicates cycle on the WM3700HVA
Delicate programs reduce mechanical action, heat or spray intensity. Load composition and moisture sensing can still make the displayed finish time move.
On the LG WM3700HVA, watch for load size, water temperature, suds control and balance corrections. Leave room for items to move and treat the panel estimate as the best live prediction.
The planning range on this page is 0.1–1.5 kWh; use the ZIP or bill-rate calculator for a local cost estimate. The exact-model reference is linked from lg.com, while estimates are labeled separately.
Compare every documented WM3700HVA cycle · Browse delicate, gentle and glass cycle times
How this page was sourced
The timing and model-specific note above come from or summarize the linked LG WM5500H series official specification sheet and owner manual. The usage explanation adds practical context based on the cycle name and appliance type; it does not replace the model manual or an item's care label.