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henene4, you're right - there are many factors to consider, and you've brought some new ones to my attention. I hadn't considered the time needed to heat from 140°F to 158°F. Combo52, you make a good point. For sanitizing laundry, I prefer thermal sanitization. For cleaning the washing machine...

Appreciate all the data points you've provided. If the temperature reaches 158°F for a few minutes, some temperature drop-off should be acceptable as long as it maintains 140°F for about 20 minutes. At least, that's my understanding. The WM3600HWA includes the Allergiene cycle, and with its...

Thanks for the responses! From what I understand, both the Sanitary cycle and a Normal or Heavy Duty cycle with Extra Hot temperature reach similar temperatures (around 68°C) before the heating element shuts off. This suggests I might not need a dedicated Sanitary cycle. My research on laundry...

Hello everyone, I'm currently deciding between two LG washers - the WM5500HVA and the WM3600HWA. Since the WM3600HWA is more affordable, I'd prefer to purchase it, but only if I can confirm it has proper sanitizing capabilities. My specific concerns center around the LG WM3600HWA model: 1. The...