“what are the different temperature settings in terms of degrees? Especially want to know what temperatures the sanitary and the tub clean features use and for how long?”
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The temperature coming from your hot and cold water faucets will determine how hot or how cold the water being used in the ENERGY STAR® Qualified LG - 5.0 Cu. Ft. 14-Cycle High-Efficiency Steam Top-Loading Washer - White, Model # WT5680HWA is and all temperature variations in between. This washer has 5 wash temperatures, Extra Hot, Hot, Warm, Cold and Tap Cold. All rinses are use Tap Cold water and the temperature depends on the temperature of the cold water at the faucet. The Hot setting will be as hot as what you have your water heater set at. Whether you have a gas or electric water heater, the default temperature set from the factory will be between 120ºF to 140ºF. It is estimated that the average water heater temperature is set to 130ºF in the United States. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) recommends setting your water heater at 120ºF. OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), on the other hand, recommends setting your water heater thermostat at 140ºF under certain circumstances. For the Sanitary cycle, the internal heating element increases the temperature of incoming water to over 160ºF and is capable of killing dust mites, germs, and bacteria and carries the National Sanitation Foundation, or “NSF Certified” label. For the cycles that introduce the Steam option such as the Tub Clean, Heavy Duty, Bulky Bedding, BrightWhites™, and Allergiene™ cycles, water turns to steam at 212ºF at standard temperature and pressure...^IFV
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