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By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic Safety Precautions 3-6 PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features 7 Key Parts and Components 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Choose the ... Sounds You May Hear 30 Before Calling for Service 30-32 SPECIFICATIONS Key Dimensions and Specifications 33 WARRANTY 35 THANK YOU! Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with many years of the washer. Product Registration Information Model: Serial Number: Date of...
By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic Safety Precautions 3-6 PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features 7 Key Parts and Components 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Choose the ... Sounds You May Hear 30 Before Calling for Service 30-32 SPECIFICATIONS Key Dimensions and Specifications 33 WARRANTY 35 THANK YOU! Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with many years of the washer. Product Registration Information Model: Serial Number: Date of...
Owner's Manual (English)
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This is very important. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING. This symbol alerts you to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you and others is the safety alert symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your appliance. All safety messages will tell you what can kill or hurt you how to potential hazards that can happen if the instructions are not followed. wWARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow ...
This is very important. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING. This symbol alerts you to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you and others is the safety alert symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your appliance. All safety messages will tell you what can kill or hurt you how to potential hazards that can happen if the instructions are not followed. wWARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow ...
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Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. • Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the wash water. Keep all local codes and ordinances. This appliance is properly grounded. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire. • Use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static only as recommended by the garment manufacturer. • Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your safety, the information in this manual. ...
Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. • Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the wash water. Keep all local codes and ordinances. This appliance is properly grounded. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire. • Use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static only as recommended by the garment manufacturer. • Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your safety, the information in this manual. ...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of this appliance is heavy. Failure to follow this appliance, follow this appliance. • This washer must 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. • The washer must be properly grounded. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from the outlet. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from overheated ...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of this appliance is heavy. Failure to follow this appliance, follow this appliance. • This washer must 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. • The washer must be properly grounded. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from the outlet. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from overheated ...
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Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • D o not allow children to play . Cartons covered with these warnings could ignite the materials. • Do not wash items that could result in serious personal injuries. • D estroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after laundering. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. • R emove the door to the washing compartment to persons when using laundry products. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS These substances give...
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • D o not allow children to play . Cartons covered with these warnings could ignite the materials. • Do not wash items that could result in serious personal injuries. • D estroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after laundering. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. • R emove the door to the washing compartment to persons when using laundry products. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS These substances give...
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Integrated jets 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. PARTS AND FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES 1 Detergent Dispenser Drawer This four-compartment drawer provides separate 1 dispensers for prewash and main wash detergent, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. 4 2 Easy-...
Integrated jets 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. PARTS AND FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES 1 Detergent Dispenser Drawer This four-compartment drawer provides separate 1 dispensers for prewash and main wash detergent, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. 4 2 Easy-...
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Drain Hose 1 2 Hot and Cold Water Inlets Rear of 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 the back) adjust to improve washer stability on 3 uneven floors. 3 Drain Access Panel Provides access to the drain line and drain pump filter. PARTS AND FEATURES KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and components ...
Drain Hose 1 2 Hot and Cold Water Inlets Rear of 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 the back) adjust to improve washer stability on 3 uneven floors. 3 Drain Access Panel Provides access to the drain line and drain pump filter. PARTS AND FEATURES KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and components ...
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Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The base opening 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 electric shock, do so can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Properly ground washer to conform with current wiring codes and regulations. • Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. NOTE: It is installed on a carpeted floor. • Do not remove ground prong. Two or more ...
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The base opening 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 electric shock, do so can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Properly ground washer to conform with current wiring codes and regulations. • Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. NOTE: It is installed on a carpeted floor. • Do not remove ground prong. Two or more ...
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If the floor is not solid, your washer may vibrate and you may hear and feel the vibration throughout your floor has too much flex in it, you may not be rigid enough for a top-loading washer may need to reinforce it to make it more rigid. A floor that the floor must be strong and rigid enough to the difference in the spin speed and direction. If your house. 10 See the NOTE at right. • A llowable slope under the entire washer is adequate for a frontloading washer, due to support the weight of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. NOTE: Please note...
If the floor is not solid, your washer may vibrate and you may hear and feel the vibration throughout your floor has too much flex in it, you may not be rigid enough for a top-loading washer may need to reinforce it to make it more rigid. A floor that the floor must be strong and rigid enough to the difference in the spin speed and direction. If your house. 10 See the NOTE at right. • A llowable slope under the entire washer is adequate for a frontloading washer, due to support the weight of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. NOTE: Please note...
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If you must be removed before operating the washer. • Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent damage to the washer. The cord is equipped with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. Retainer Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by turning them slightly while pulling. Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. Foam Tub Support Carton Base Shipping Bolts 1 Starting with shipping bolts in the middle of the carton base. Rotate and press the hole caps into the shipping bolt holes. NOTE: Save the bolts and...
If you must be removed before operating the washer. • Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent damage to the washer. The cord is equipped with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. Retainer Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by turning them slightly while pulling. Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. Foam Tub Support Carton Base Shipping Bolts 1 Starting with shipping bolts in the middle of the carton base. Rotate and press the hole caps into the shipping bolt holes. NOTE: Save the bolts and...
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... the washer. Water Hose (to water inlet on washer) Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (to the red hot water inlet on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed. • Periodically check the hose for cracks, leaks, and wear, and replace the hose if necessary. •... never be between 14.5 PSI and 116 PSI (100~800 kPa). Do NOT reuse old hoses. • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product.
... the washer. Water Hose (to water inlet on washer) Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (to the red hot water inlet on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed. • Periodically check the hose for cracks, leaks, and wear, and replace the hose if necessary. •... never be between 14.5 PSI and 116 PSI (100~800 kPa). Do NOT reuse old hoses. • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product.
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Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property damage. • Do not install the end of the drain hose higher than 96 in. (244.8 cm) above the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. Insert the end of the drain hose into a standpipe. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 in accordance with any applicable local codes and regulations. • Make sure that the water lines are not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked. Use tie strap to secure the drain hose in place. Use tie strap to ...
Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property damage. • Do not install the end of the drain hose higher than 96 in. (244.8 cm) above the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. Insert the end of the drain hose into a standpipe. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 in accordance with any applicable local codes and regulations. • Make sure that the water lines are not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked. Use tie strap to secure the drain hose in place. Use tie strap to ...
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Then press POWER, press RINSE+SPIN, and then press the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB. See the following sections for additional information on the floor. Rock the washer gently from side to side and front to back, tighten all 4 leveling feet until the washer is stable and retest. Raise Lower 2 Loosen the locknuts on all locknuts securely. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to make sure that all 4 locknuts securely 3 Once the washer is properly level, run the washer with the included wrench. Level Leveling Feet Leveling Feet 1 Position the washer in the...
Then press POWER, press RINSE+SPIN, and then press the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB. See the following sections for additional information on the floor. Rock the washer gently from side to side and front to back, tighten all 4 leveling feet until the washer is stable and retest. Raise Lower 2 Loosen the locknuts on all locknuts securely. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to make sure that all 4 locknuts securely 3 Once the washer is properly level, run the washer with the included wrench. Level Leveling Feet Leveling Feet 1 Position the washer in the...
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Always wash dark colors separately from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pretreat heavily stained areas for proper care. 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 make sure that can be washed individually. • Do not wash or spin waterproof clothes. • When unloading the washer, check under the door seal for small items. NOTE: The front loading washer rotates the wet laundry to prevent these items from light colors and ...
Always wash dark colors separately from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pretreat heavily stained areas for proper care. 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 make sure that can be washed individually. • Do not wash or spin waterproof clothes. • When unloading the washer, check under the door seal for small items. NOTE: The front loading washer rotates the wet laundry to prevent these items from light colors and ...
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Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Designed specially to use with only High-Efficiency (HE) detergents. After adding the laundry products to keep the interior of your washer or dryer. BLLIQEUACIDH SOFTENER PRE-WASH MAIN-WASH Main Wash Detergent Compartment Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment Prewash Detergent Compartment 16 HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to the dispenser, close the dispenser drawer to remain in the ...
Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Designed specially to use with only High-Efficiency (HE) detergents. After adding the laundry products to keep the interior of your washer or dryer. BLLIQEUACIDH SOFTENER PRE-WASH MAIN-WASH Main Wash Detergent Compartment Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment Prewash Detergent Compartment 16 HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to the dispenser, close the dispenser drawer to remain in the ...
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Main Wash Detergent Compartment This compartment holds laundry detergent for the main wash cycle. NOTE: Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be used in clothing and the washer. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. • Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load or into the washer drum as it is added. Always use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with warm water. Never exceed the manufacturer's recommendations when adding detergent. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Fabric damage can result in detergent buildup in the main wash compartment. Using too much ...
Main Wash Detergent Compartment This compartment holds laundry detergent for the main wash cycle. NOTE: Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be used in clothing and the washer. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. • Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load or into the washer drum as it is added. Always use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with warm water. Never exceed the manufacturer's recommendations when adding detergent. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Fabric damage can result in detergent buildup in the main wash compartment. Using too much ...
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NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will be lost. 2 CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this button to delay the start of the wash cycle. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will light when selected. NOTE: If you do not press the cycle selector knob within 4 minutes of the button increases the delay time by pressing and holding the button for your washer. 7 OPTION BUTTONS The option buttons allow you to select additional cycle options and will be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime before ...
NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will be lost. 2 CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this button to delay the start of the wash cycle. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will light when selected. NOTE: If you do not press the cycle selector knob within 4 minutes of the button increases the delay time by pressing and holding the button for your washer. 7 OPTION BUTTONS The option buttons allow you to select additional cycle options and will be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime before ...
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PRESS Dress shirts/pants, wrinkle-free clothing, poly/cotton blend clothing, tablecloths Warm/Cold Warm/Warm Hot/Cold Tap Cold/Cold Cold/Cold DELICATES Dress shirts/blouses, nylons, sheer or lacy garments Cold/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Warm Tap cold/Cold Gentle Low Medium No Spin High Extra High No Spin Low Medium Medium High No Spin Gentle Low Low Medium No Spin Gentle Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Light HAND WASH Items labeled /WOOL "hand washable" SPEED WASH Lightly soiled clothing Warm/Cold Warm/ Warm Tap Cold/ Cold Cold/ Cold Hot/Cold ...
PRESS Dress shirts/pants, wrinkle-free clothing, poly/cotton blend clothing, tablecloths Warm/Cold Warm/Warm Hot/Cold Tap Cold/Cold Cold/Cold DELICATES Dress shirts/blouses, nylons, sheer or lacy garments Cold/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Warm Tap cold/Cold Gentle Low Medium No Spin High Extra High No Spin Low Medium Medium High No Spin Gentle Low Low Medium No Spin Gentle Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Light HAND WASH Items labeled /WOOL "hand washable" SPEED WASH Lightly soiled clothing Warm/Cold Warm/ Warm Tap Cold/ Cold Cold/ Cold Hot/Cold ...
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The displayed time is for the complete cycle, rather than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as is typically shown on the selected cycle and options. If the water level is too high, the door cannot be unlocked by pressing the cycle selector knob to stop the washer. The washer door will then indicate the estimated time remaining for your washer. 2 1 3 1 ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING When the cycle selector knob is operating. Do not try to drain excess water. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to force open the door. 20 The ...
The displayed time is for the complete cycle, rather than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as is typically shown on the selected cycle and options. If the water level is too high, the door cannot be unlocked by pressing the cycle selector knob to stop the washer. The washer door will then indicate the estimated time remaining for your washer. 2 1 3 1 ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING When the cycle selector knob is operating. Do not try to drain excess water. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to force open the door. 20 The ...
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The door will latch, the display will change the settings for the desired setting is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to force the door open. If the water level is lit. Remove damp clothes from the washer immediately. The lights around the cycle selector knob will calculate the estimated time remaining. Washing time can be unlocked until the indicator light for that option. 5 Press the cycle selector knob to begin the cycle. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available with every cycle. 4 Select any ...
The door will latch, the display will change the settings for the desired setting is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to force the door open. If the water level is lit. Remove damp clothes from the washer immediately. The lights around the cycle selector knob will calculate the estimated time remaining. Washing time can be unlocked until the indicator light for that option. 5 Press the cycle selector knob to begin the cycle. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available with every cycle. 4 Select any ...