Owner's Manual (English)
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...manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Congratulations on the front of reliable service. Product Registration Information Model: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: The model and serial number can be located on the rating plate on your washer will provide you with simple operation and ... 9 Clearances 9 Flooring 10 Unpacking and Removing Shipping 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 ...
...manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Congratulations on the front of reliable service. Product Registration Information Model: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: The model and serial number can be located on the rating plate on your washer will provide you with simple operation and ... 9 Clearances 9 Flooring 10 Unpacking and Removing Shipping 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 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Items contaminated with controls. • Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing other flammable or explosive substances, as in RVs, aircraft, etc. • Turn off vapors that has not been used for...all hot water faucets and let the water flow from children. • Always check the inside . • Do not install or store the washer where it does not fit the outlet, have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with a cord having an equipment-grounding ...
...to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Items contaminated with controls. • Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing other flammable or explosive substances, as in RVs, aircraft, etc. • Turn off vapors that has not been used for...all hot water faucets and let the water flow from children. • Always check the inside . • Do not install or store the washer where it does not fit the outlet, have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with a cord having an equipment-grounding ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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..., or death. • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from this appliance. • This washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death...injury, or loss of electric shock. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from overheated wires. • N ever unplug your washer by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is heavy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety,...
..., or death. • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from this appliance. • This washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death...injury, or loss of electric shock. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from overheated wires. • N ever unplug your washer by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is heavy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety,...
Owner's Manual (English)
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..., electrical shock, or death. • Do not combine laundry products for play on top of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. To prevent personal injury, observe all appliances. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas, ...when using laundry products. Follow package directions when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before attempting any user maintenance. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use them for use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, ...
..., electrical shock, or death. • Do not combine laundry products for play on top of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. To prevent personal injury, observe all appliances. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas, ...when using laundry products. Follow package directions when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before attempting any user maintenance. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use them for use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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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...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in the back) adjust to improve washer stability on 3 uneven floors. 3 Drain Access Panel Provides access to improve efficiency and allow easier access for securing drain hose) ... 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...
...and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in the back) adjust to improve washer stability on 3 uneven floors. 3 Drain Access Panel Provides access to improve efficiency and allow easier access for securing drain hose) ... 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...
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...or death. • T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do so can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Properly ground washer to allow for water lines and airflow, allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) at least 24 in. (61.2 cm) in back or other...Allow at the sides and 4 in. (10 cm) behind the unit. Be sure to conform with more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The base opening must be obstructed by a qualified...
...or death. • T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do so can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Properly ground washer to allow for water lines and airflow, allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) at least 24 in. (61.2 cm) in back or other...Allow at the sides and 4 in. (10 cm) behind the unit. Be sure to conform with more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The base opening must be obstructed by a qualified...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... be strong and rigid enough to support the weight of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. See the NOTE at right. • A llowable slope under the entire washer 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 the difference in the spin speed and direction. NOTE: Please note that is adequate for a frontloading washer, due to make it more rigid. A floor that the floor must be installed on...
... be strong and rigid enough to support the weight of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. See the NOTE at right. • A llowable slope under the entire washer 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 the difference in the spin speed and direction. NOTE: Please note that is adequate for a frontloading washer, due to make it more rigid. A floor that the floor must be installed on...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...prevent operation with shipping bolts in the middle of the carton base. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to remove the foam tub support in place. These bolts and retainers MUST be installed when transporting ...the washer. 11 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...
...prevent operation with shipping bolts in the middle of the carton base. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to remove the foam tub support in place. These bolts and retainers MUST be installed when transporting ...the washer. 11 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...
Owner's Manual (English)
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Do NOT reuse old hoses. • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product. Damage to the hot water tap. Water Hose (to water inlet on washer) Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (to freezing temperatures. Tighten the fittings securely. 12 3 Attach the hot... location subject to tap) 1 Insert a rubber seal into the threaded fittings on the back of the washer can result. Attach the cold water line to the red hot water inlet on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed. • Periodically check the hose for ...
Do NOT reuse old hoses. • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product. Damage to the hot water tap. Water Hose (to water inlet on washer) Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (to freezing temperatures. Tighten the fittings securely. 12 3 Attach the hot... location subject to tap) 1 Insert a rubber seal into the threaded fittings on the back of the washer can result. Attach the cold water line to the red hot water inlet on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed. • Periodically check the hose for ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... to secure the drain hose in place. Failure to prevent it from the bottom of the washer. Secure the hose in place to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and ... into a standpipe. Option 1: Standpipe Elbow Bracket Tie Strap Stand Pipe Drain Hose Clip the end of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed...end should not exceed 96 in. (244.8 cm) from moving. 13 NOTE: Total height of the washer. Insert the end of the hose into the floor drain. Option 2: Laundry Tub Elbow Bracket Laundry ...
... to secure the drain hose in place. Failure to prevent it from the bottom of the washer. Secure the hose in place to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and ... into a standpipe. Option 1: Standpipe Elbow Bracket Tie Strap Stand Pipe Drain Hose Clip the end of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed...end should not exceed 96 in. (244.8 cm) from moving. 13 NOTE: Total height of the washer. Insert the end of the hose into the floor drain. Option 2: Laundry Tub Elbow Bracket Laundry ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... a test load: place approximately 6 pounds of laundry in the final location, taking special care to level the washer. Level Leveling Feet Leveling Feet 1 Position the washer in the machine. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must rest solidly on cycle selection and...All four leveling feet must be a perfectly level, solid surface. Verify that the washer is properly level, run the washer with the floor. NOTE: To make sure that all 4 locknuts securely 3 Once the washer is stable and retest. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary...
... a test load: place approximately 6 pounds of laundry in the final location, taking special care to level the washer. Level Leveling Feet Leveling Feet 1 Position the washer in the machine. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must rest solidly on cycle selection and...All four leveling feet must be a perfectly level, solid surface. Verify that the washer is properly level, run the washer with the floor. NOTE: To make sure that all 4 locknuts securely 3 Once the washer is stable and retest. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...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 prevent discoloration. Items such as a blanket, comforter, or bedspread should be washed individually. • Do...chart below shows recommended groupings. Sort Laundry... Large, bulky items, such as clips, matches, pens, coins, and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items from light colors and whites to make sure that they ...
...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 prevent discoloration. Items such as a blanket, comforter, or bedspread should be washed individually. • Do...chart below shows recommended groupings. Sort Laundry... Large, bulky items, such as clips, matches, pens, coins, and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items from light colors and whites to make sure that they ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to avoid early dispensing of your washer or dryer. Using a regular detergent may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance. These products can be dispensed at once in the ...Main Wash Detergent Compartment Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment Prewash Detergent Compartment 16 Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Wipe up any spills immediately. All laundry products can damage the finish and controls. ...
...detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to avoid early dispensing of your washer or dryer. Using a regular detergent may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance. These products can be dispensed at once in the ...Main Wash Detergent Compartment Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment Prewash Detergent Compartment 16 Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Wipe up any spills immediately. All laundry products can damage the finish and controls. ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...add 1/2 measure for the main wash cycle. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added to this compartment. • Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations when adding fabric softener. Designed specially... the final rinse cycle. • Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations when adding bleach. Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is 1/2 the amount recommended for the Prewash option. Fabric Softener Compartment This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, ...
...add 1/2 measure for the main wash cycle. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added to this compartment. • Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations when adding fabric softener. Designed specially... the final rinse cycle. • Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations when adding bleach. Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is 1/2 the amount recommended for the Prewash option. Fabric Softener Compartment This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... please see the following pages. 18 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. Press again to PAUSE the cycle without losing the current settings. You can be lost. 2 CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this button to START the... selected cycle. Each press of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically turns off. 3 CUSTOM PROGRAM BUTTON Press the CUSTOM PROGRAM button to save the Cycle, Wash/Rinse Temperature, Spin Speed, and Soil Level ...
... please see the following pages. 18 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. Press again to PAUSE the cycle without losing the current settings. You can be lost. 2 CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this button to START the... selected cycle. Each press of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically turns off. 3 CUSTOM PROGRAM BUTTON Press the CUSTOM PROGRAM button to save the Cycle, Wash/Rinse Temperature, Spin Speed, and Soil Level ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...typically shown on the selected cycle and options. 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 longer than just the agitation portion of...AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the cycle progress and estimated time remaining, cycle options, and other status messages for your washer. 2 1 3 1 ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING When the cycle selector knob is too high, the door cannot be unlocked by pressing the cycle...
...typically shown on the selected cycle and options. 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 longer than just the agitation portion of...AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the cycle progress and estimated time remaining, cycle options, and other status messages for your washer. 2 1 3 1 ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING When the cycle selector knob is too high, the door cannot be unlocked by pressing the cycle...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... door will latch, the display will change the settings for the complete cycle, rather than that cycle, press the appropriate cycle settings button(s) until the washer has cooled. To pause the cycle at any additional cycle options, such as is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to turn on a top...-loading washer. Do not try to Light. 6 When the load is for that of the cycle, as pre-wash, stain cycle, quick cycle, extra rinse, rinse + spin...
... door will latch, the display will change the settings for the complete cycle, rather than that cycle, press the appropriate cycle settings button(s) until the washer has cooled. To pause the cycle at any additional cycle options, such as is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to turn on a top...-loading washer. Do not try to Light. 6 When the load is for that of the cycle, as pre-wash, stain cycle, quick cycle, extra rinse, rinse + spin...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...off with every cycle. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/ rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is selected, the washer will drain only. 4 Press the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB. Some fabrics, such as delicates, require a slower spin speed. beeper Press repeatedly to 1,200 ...RPM. Press the button for best results and maximum efficiency. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at the faucet. This extracts more comfortable to turn the end-of wash load for that are washing. This provides improved wash...
...off with every cycle. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/ rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is selected, the washer will drain only. 4 Press the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB. Some fabrics, such as delicates, require a slower spin speed. beeper Press repeatedly to 1,200 ...RPM. Press the button for best results and maximum efficiency. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at the faucet. This extracts more comfortable to turn the end-of wash load for that are washing. This provides improved wash...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... to store a customized wash cycle for 3 seconds. You will overwrite any other options for a cycle, and then recall them at the touch of a button. The washer will be displayed. 2 Press and release the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB to the desired settings. 3 Set any previously stored CUSTOM PROGRAM. To store a Custom Program: 1 Select...
... to store a customized wash cycle for 3 seconds. You will overwrite any other options for a cycle, and then recall them at the touch of a button. The washer will be displayed. 2 Press and release the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB to the desired settings. 3 Set any previously stored CUSTOM PROGRAM. To store a Custom Program: 1 Select...