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...can be located on the rating plate on your washer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with many years of the washer. Congratulations on the front of reliable service. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic ... Bolts 11 Connecting the Water Lines 12 Connecting the Drain Line 13 Leveling the Washer 14 HOW TO USE Sorting Wash Loads 15 Selecting Detergent 16 About the Dispenser 16 Loading the dispenser 17 Control Panel Features 18 Cycle Guide 19 The Time and Status ...
...can be located on the rating plate on your washer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with many years of the washer. Congratulations on the front of reliable service. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic ... Bolts 11 Connecting the Water Lines 12 Connecting the Drain Line 13 Leveling the Washer 14 HOW TO USE Sorting Wash Loads 15 Selecting Detergent 16 About the Dispenser 16 Loading the dispenser 17 Control Panel Features 18 Cycle Guide 19 The Time and Status ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... extended period of time, such as described in accordance with all packaging from climbing inside of the washer for foreign objects before using the washer, turn on or in risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow the fabric care instructions supplied by providing...on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for such a period, before loading laundry. If the hot water system has not been used near children. • Before the washer is properly installed and grounded in this time. • Do not allow children to whether...
... extended period of time, such as described in accordance with all packaging from climbing inside of the washer for foreign objects before using the washer, turn on or in risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow the fabric care instructions supplied by providing...on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for such a period, before loading laundry. If the hot water system has not been used near children. • Before the washer is properly installed and grounded in this time. • Do not allow children to whether...
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... a qualified service person. Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • T he washer should always be needed to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, ...the possibillty of life. Two or more people may be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Install washer on carpet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Do not install on a solid floor. Do not use an ...
... a qualified service person. Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • T he washer should always be needed to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, ...the possibillty of life. Two or more people may be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Install washer on carpet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Do not install on a solid floor. Do not use an ...
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... follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before cleaning to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injury or death. Failure to avoid the risk of electric shock. • Never use them the proper, safe use in one load unless specified on or in this appliance from the...
... follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before cleaning to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injury or death. Failure to avoid the risk of electric shock. • Never use them the proper, safe use in one load unless specified on or in this appliance from the...
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... spray clothes to further improve washing efficiency. 4 DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR Direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to prevent the door from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. 3 RollerJets The RollerJet system enhances wash 2 performance while reducing fabric wear...
... spray clothes to further improve washing efficiency. 4 DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR Direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to prevent the door from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. 3 RollerJets The RollerJet system enhances wash 2 performance while reducing fabric wear...
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...Washer Included Accessories Hot and Cold Water Hoses Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting leveling feet) Tie Strap (for securing drain hose) Elbow Bracket (for large items. 2 Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front and two in this manual. 1 LARGE-Capacity... Stainless Steel Drum The large capacity stainless steel drum offers extreme durability and is tilted to improve efficiency and allow easier...
...Washer Included Accessories Hot and Cold Water Hoses Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting leveling feet) Tie Strap (for securing drain hose) Elbow Bracket (for large items. 2 Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front and two in this manual. 1 LARGE-Capacity... Stainless Steel Drum The large capacity stainless steel drum offers extreme durability and is tilted to improve efficiency and allow easier...
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...the outlet with more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Properly ground washer to conform with current wiring codes and regulations. • Time...cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. Two or more than one appliance. • The outlet must be positioned so that may increase the required clearances. 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Allow at the sides and 4 in front of the washer to open the door. ...
...the outlet with more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Properly ground washer to conform with current wiring codes and regulations. • Time...cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. Two or more than one appliance. • The outlet must be positioned so that may increase the required clearances. 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Allow at the sides and 4 in front of the washer to open the door. ...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be rigid enough for a top-loading washer may need to reinforce it to support the weight of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. A floor that the floor must be strong and rigid enough to make it , you may hear and ...has too much flex in the spin speed and direction. If your house. 10 See the NOTE at right. • A llowable slope under the entire washer is 1° maximum. • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended. • Never install the...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be rigid enough for a top-loading washer may need to reinforce it to support the weight of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. A floor that the floor must be strong and rigid enough to make it , you may hear and ...has too much flex in the spin speed and direction. If your house. 10 See the NOTE at right. • A llowable slope under the entire washer is 1° maximum. • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended. • Never install the...
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...wrench to remove the foam tub support in place. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS When removing the washer from the carton base, be installed when transporting the washer. 11 Foam Tub Support Carton Base Shipping Bolts 1 Starting with shipping bolts in the middle of the... must be sure to remove the 4 shipping bolts by turning them counterclockwise. Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. IMPORTANT: To prevent internal damage during transport, the washer is secured to the back of the carton base. The cord is equipped with a shipping bolt to...
...wrench to remove the foam tub support in place. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS When removing the washer from the carton base, be installed when transporting the washer. 11 Foam Tub Support Carton Base Shipping Bolts 1 Starting with shipping bolts in the middle of the... must be sure to remove the 4 shipping bolts by turning them counterclockwise. Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. IMPORTANT: To prevent internal damage during transport, the washer is secured to the back of the carton base. The cord is equipped with a shipping bolt to...
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... to product or property will not be covered under the terms of the washer. Attach the cold water line to the cold water tap. Attach the cold water line to the blue cold water inlet on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed. • Periodically check the... than 116 PSI, a pressure reducing valve must be installed or stored in a location subject to the hot water tap. Water Hose (to water inlet on washer) Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (to the red hot water inlet on each hose. Other hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks...
... to product or property will not be covered under the terms of the washer. Attach the cold water line to the cold water tap. Attach the cold water line to the blue cold water inlet on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed. • Periodically check the... than 116 PSI, a pressure reducing valve must be installed or stored in a location subject to the hot water tap. Water Hose (to water inlet on washer) Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (to the red hot water inlet on each hose. Other hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks...
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... into the elbow bracket. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 in. (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Secure the hose in place to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property damage. • Do not install the end....8 cm) from moving. 13 Insert the end of the hose into a standpipe. Option 3: Floor Drain Drain Hose Floor Drain Insert the end of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should always be installed in accordance with ...
... into the elbow bracket. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 in. (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Secure the hose in place to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property damage. • Do not install the end....8 cm) from moving. 13 Insert the end of the hose into a standpipe. Option 3: Floor Drain Drain Hose Floor Drain Insert the end of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should always be installed in accordance with ...
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...for additional information on all locknuts securely. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of your new washer spins at very high speeds, up to level the washer. Rock the washer gently from side to side and front to make sure that all 4 leveling feet are in the ...14 Tighten all 4 locknuts securely 3 Once the washer is level from corner to corner to back, tighten all 4 leveling feet until the washer is properly level, run the washer with a test load: place approximately 6 pounds of the washer. If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet until ...
...for additional information on all locknuts securely. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of your new washer spins at very high speeds, up to level the washer. Rock the washer gently from side to side and front to make sure that all 4 leveling feet are in the ...14 Tighten all 4 locknuts securely 3 Once the washer is level from corner to corner to back, tighten all 4 leveling feet until the washer is properly level, run the washer with a test load: place approximately 6 pounds of the washer. If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet until ...
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... from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pretreat heavily stained areas for small items. NOTE: The front loading washer rotates the wet laundry to the load. by Colors Whites Lights Darks by Soil Heavy Normal Light by Fabric Delicates Easy Care Sturdy by Lint Lint Producer... Lint Collector Loading the Washer • Check all pockets to prevent discoloration. Load large items first. • Large items should not be more than half of the washer should be washed with lightly soiled ones. Fabric Care Labels...
... from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pretreat heavily stained areas for small items. NOTE: The front loading washer rotates the wet laundry to the load. by Colors Whites Lights Darks by Soil Heavy Normal Light by Fabric Delicates Easy Care Sturdy by Lint Lint Producer... Lint Collector Loading the Washer • Check all pockets to prevent discoloration. Load large items first. • Large items should not be more than half of the washer should be washed with lightly soiled ones. Fabric Care Labels...
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Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Using a regular detergent may cause oversudsing and ... not place or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer clean. All laundry products can damage the finish and controls. After adding the laundry products to the dispenser, close...of the cycle. NOTE: It is designed for a small amount of water to keep the interior of your washer or dryer. HOW TO USE SELECTING DETERGENT IMPORTANT: Your washing machine is normal for use only HE (High-Efficiency) ...
Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Using a regular detergent may cause oversudsing and ... not place or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer clean. All laundry products can damage the finish and controls. After adding the laundry products to the dispenser, close...of the cycle. NOTE: It is designed for a small amount of water to keep the interior of your washer or dryer. HOW TO USE SELECTING DETERGENT IMPORTANT: Your washing machine is normal for use only HE (High-Efficiency) ...
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... recommendations when adding detergent. Using too much bleach can damage fabrics. •Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the washer drum as it is added. NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the drum. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Liquid...compartment with your washing machine. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. • Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load or into the washer drum as it is added. Main Wash Detergent Compartment This compartment holds laundry detergent for the Prewash option is added to ...
... recommendations when adding detergent. Using too much bleach can damage fabrics. •Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the washer drum as it is added. NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the drum. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Liquid...compartment with your washing machine. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. • Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load or into the washer drum as it is added. Main Wash Detergent Compartment This compartment holds laundry detergent for the Prewash option is added to ...
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Press again to turn the washer ON. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the following pages. 18 NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will light when selected. Press this knob to select the desired... options for 3 seconds. HOW TO USE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES-WM0642H* 7 6 2 1 5 4 3 1 POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the washer OFF. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime before starting the cycle. Certain...
Press again to turn the washer ON. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the following pages. 18 NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will light when selected. Press this knob to select the desired... options for 3 seconds. HOW TO USE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES-WM0642H* 7 6 2 1 5 4 3 1 POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the washer OFF. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime before starting the cycle. Certain...
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... time remaining for the selected wash cycle. The display will lock while the washer is locked. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on a top-loading washer. 2 cycle completion indicator Shows how much of the current wash cycle has been...
... time remaining for the selected wash cycle. The display will lock while the washer is locked. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on a top-loading washer. 2 cycle completion indicator Shows how much of the current wash cycle has been...
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...can be unlocked until the indicator light for that cycle. 3 If you have loaded the washer and added laundry products (detergent, bleach, and/or fabric softener): 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on a top-loading washer. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature, spin speed,... cannot be reduced significantly for small or lightly soiled loads by pressing the button for the desired setting is typically shown on the washer. HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER Once you would like to change , and the washer will calculate the estimated time remaining. If the water...
...can be unlocked until the indicator light for that cycle. 3 If you have loaded the washer and added laundry products (detergent, bleach, and/or fabric softener): 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on a top-loading washer. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature, spin speed,... cannot be reduced significantly for small or lightly soiled loads by pressing the button for the desired setting is typically shown on the washer. HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER Once you would like to change , and the washer will calculate the estimated time remaining. If the water...
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...may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons. See the Cycle Guide for best results and maximum efficiency. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at the faucet. beeper Press repeatedly to allow more water from clothes, reducing drying time and saving energy. Warm rinses ... that setting until the indicator light for the desired value is selected, the washer will drain only. 4 Press the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the type and size of load you want to 1,200 RPM. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every...
...may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons. See the Cycle Guide for best results and maximum efficiency. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at the faucet. beeper Press repeatedly to allow more water from clothes, reducing drying time and saving energy. Warm rinses ... that setting until the indicator light for the desired value is selected, the washer will drain only. 4 Press the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the type and size of load you want to 1,200 RPM. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every...
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... PROGRAM allows you to the desired settings. 3 Set any previously stored CUSTOM PROGRAM. To recall a Custom Program: 1 Press and release the CUSTOM PROGRAM button. The washer will overwrite any other options for 3 seconds, you will start the cycle. To store a Custom Program: 1 Select a cycle. 2 Adjust the Wash/Rinse Temperature, Spin Speed...
... PROGRAM allows you to the desired settings. 3 Set any previously stored CUSTOM PROGRAM. To recall a Custom Program: 1 Press and release the CUSTOM PROGRAM button. The washer will overwrite any other options for 3 seconds, you will start the cycle. To store a Custom Program: 1 Select a cycle. 2 Adjust the Wash/Rinse Temperature, Spin Speed...