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.... Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 10 Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts 11 Connecting the Water Lines 12 Connecting the Drain Line 13 Leveling the Washer 14 Installation of Non...SPECIFICATIONS/ OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Key Dimensions and Specifications 32 Optional Accessories 32 WARRANTY 33 2 THANK YOU! Staple your receipt here for your washer will provide you need it for warranty coverage. MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 2 7/28/10 4:20:17 PM INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic ...
.... Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 10 Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts 11 Connecting the Water Lines 12 Connecting the Drain Line 13 Leveling the Washer 14 Installation of Non...SPECIFICATIONS/ OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Key Dimensions and Specifications 32 Optional Accessories 32 WARRANTY 33 2 THANK YOU! Staple your receipt here for your washer will provide you need it for warranty coverage. MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 2 7/28/10 4:20:17 PM INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic ...
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...8226; See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements. • ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the manufacturer. • This washer is used for mobile installations such as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas ...providing a path of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Items contaminated with a qualified electrician or servicer if you are in the washer. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of least resistance for several minutes. If it will ...
...8226; See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements. • ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the manufacturer. • This washer is used for mobile installations such as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas ...providing a path of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Items contaminated with a qualified electrician or servicer if you are in the washer. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of least resistance for several minutes. If it will ...
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...to minimize the possibility of life. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from overheated wires. • N ever unplug your washer by a qualified electrician to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The power ...10 4:20:18 PM Failure to make sure the outlet is heavy. Failure to follow this appliance, follow this appliance. • This washer must be careful not to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for installer's reference. Plug into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded outlet. Installation instructions are packed with...
...to minimize the possibility of life. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from overheated wires. • N ever unplug your washer by a qualified electrician to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The power ...10 4:20:18 PM Failure to make sure the outlet is heavy. Failure to follow this appliance, follow this appliance. • This washer must be careful not to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for installer's reference. Plug into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded outlet. Installation instructions are packed with...
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...ignite the materials. • Do not wash items that are moving. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is used near children. These substances give off vapors that could result in serious personal injury or death. 6 MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 6 SAVE ...THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7/28/10 4:20:18 PM Due to avoid the risk of children is necessary when the washer is removed from service or discarded. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this warning can produce poisonous gas, ...
...ignite the materials. • Do not wash items that are moving. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is used near children. These substances give off vapors that could result in serious personal injury or death. 6 MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 6 SAVE ...THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7/28/10 4:20:18 PM Due to avoid the risk of children is necessary when the washer is removed from service or discarded. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this warning can produce poisonous gas, ...
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...from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. To use this feature, after the load has been removed, do not close the door completely. When the magnetic door plunger comes into contact with the metal washer cabinet, it has the ...capability of the washer to dry. B E D SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ Should you experience any technical difficulty with a magnetic door plunger. A D C B Easy-AccesS ...
...from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. To use this feature, after the load has been removed, do not close the door completely. When the magnetic door plunger comes into contact with the metal washer cabinet, it has the ...capability of the washer to dry. B E D SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ Should you experience any technical difficulty with a magnetic door plunger. A D C B Easy-AccesS ...
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...holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting and locking leveling feet) Tie Strap (for securing drain hose) Elbow Bracket (for your washer. D C Hot and Cold Water Inlets D DRAIN ACCESS PANEL Drain Provides access to the special features and components outlined in the Special ... LARGE-CAPACITY STAINLESS STEEL DRUM The large capacity stainless steel drum offers extreme durability and is turned on uneven floors. When the washer is tilted to improve washer stability on , the light in the back) adjust to improve efficiency and allow easier access for large items. B A B...
...holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting and locking leveling feet) Tie Strap (for securing drain hose) Elbow Bracket (for your washer. D C Hot and Cold Water Inlets D DRAIN ACCESS PANEL Drain Provides access to the special features and components outlined in the Special ... LARGE-CAPACITY STAINLESS STEEL DRUM The large capacity stainless steel drum offers extreme durability and is turned on uneven floors. When the washer is tilted to improve washer stability on , the light in the back) adjust to improve efficiency and allow easier access for large items. B A B...
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... below freezing or exposed to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • T o reduce the risk of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must be positioned so that may increase the required clearances. 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm...cm) in accordance with all governing codes and ordinances. Be sure to allow for water lines and airflow, allow minimum clearances of the washer to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. Failure to open the door. Power Outlet • ...
... below freezing or exposed to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • T o reduce the risk of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must be positioned so that may increase the required clearances. 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm...cm) in accordance with all governing codes and ordinances. Be sure to allow for water lines and airflow, allow minimum clearances of the washer to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. Failure to open the door. Power Outlet • ...
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...poor contact with the floor. Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below . • Allowable 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 are adjusted ... If your house. If the floor is 1° maximum. • C arpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended. • Never install the washer on a platform or weakly supported structure. NOTE: If a drip pan must be strong and rigid enough to make it more rigid. Required Dimensions for Installation...
...poor contact with the floor. Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below . • Allowable 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 are adjusted ... If your house. If the floor is 1° maximum. • C arpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended. • Never install the washer on a platform or weakly supported structure. NOTE: If a drip pan must be strong and rigid enough to make it more rigid. Required Dimensions for Installation...
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... side. MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 11 11 7/28/10 4:20:24 PM If you must be installed when transporting the washer. IMPORTANT: To prevent internal damage during transport, the washer is secured to the back of the carton base. Shipping Bolts 1 Starting with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers...Retainer Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by turning them slightly while pulling. These bolts and retainers 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 remove...
... side. MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 11 11 7/28/10 4:20:24 PM If you must be installed when transporting the washer. IMPORTANT: To prevent internal damage during transport, the washer is secured to the back of the carton base. Shipping Bolts 1 Starting with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers...Retainer Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by turning them slightly while pulling. These bolts and retainers 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 remove...
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...28/10 4:20:29 PM Option 2: Laundry Tub Elbow Bracket Laundry Tub Drain Hose Tie Strap Clip the end of the washer. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 inches (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the hose... into a standpipe. Hang the end of the drain hose over the side of the washer. NOTE: Total height of the washer. Secure the hose in place to the inside of the laundry tub. Insert the end of the... washer. • The drain must be properly secured. NOTE: If the drain hose is extended ...
...28/10 4:20:29 PM Option 2: Laundry Tub Elbow Bracket Laundry Tub Drain Hose Tie Strap Clip the end of the washer. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 inches (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the hose... into a standpipe. Hang the end of the drain hose over the side of the washer. NOTE: Total height of the washer. Secure the hose in place to the inside of the laundry tub. Insert the end of the... washer. • The drain must be properly secured. NOTE: If the drain hose is extended ...
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...with a test load: Place approximately 6 pounds of laundry in the final location, taking special care not to level the washer. These pads will help prevent the washer from moving during heavy out of balance conditions, thereby reducing noise and vibration. • Non-skid pads This side up ... are encountered, follow the instructions below for additional information on the floor. Make sure that the washer does not rock. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of your new washer spins at very high speeds, up Stick adhesive side to floor Remove backing ※Place the ...
...with a test load: Place approximately 6 pounds of laundry in the final location, taking special care not to level the washer. These pads will help prevent the washer from moving during heavy out of balance conditions, thereby reducing noise and vibration. • Non-skid pads This side up ... are encountered, follow the instructions below for additional information on the floor. Make sure that the washer does not rock. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of your new washer spins at very high speeds, up Stick adhesive side to floor Remove backing ※Place the ...
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Press again to turn the washer ON. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be shown in the cycle....buttons also allow you do not press the START/PAUSE button within 4 minutes of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically turns off. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES FE HOW TO USE A B C A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the... the ON/OFF button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will light when selected. If the washer is running, use this knob to select the desired cycle. E TIME AND STATUS The display shows the selected settings and...
Press again to turn the washer ON. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be shown in the cycle....buttons also allow you do not press the START/PAUSE button within 4 minutes of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically turns off. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES FE HOW TO USE A B C A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the... the ON/OFF button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will light when selected. If the washer is running, use this knob to select the desired cycle. E TIME AND STATUS The display shows the selected settings and...
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... desired cycle. The door will latch, the display will change the settings for that cycle. The displayed time is lit. C If you have loaded the washer and added laundry products (detergent, bleach, and/or fabric softener): A Press the ON/OFF button to turn on a top-loading... the load is available with every cycle. To pause the cycle at any additional cycle options, such as is typically shown on the washer. Do not try to begin the cycle. Check under the door seal for the desired setting is for small or lightly soiled loads by pressing ...
... desired cycle. The door will latch, the display will change the settings for that cycle. The displayed time is lit. C If you have loaded the washer and added laundry products (detergent, bleach, and/or fabric softener): A Press the ON/OFF button to turn on a top-loading... the load is available with every cycle. To pause the cycle at any additional cycle options, such as is typically shown on the washer. Do not try to begin the cycle. Check under the door seal for the desired setting is for small or lightly soiled loads by pressing ...
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... stained areas for proper care. Fabric Care Labels Grouping Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into loads that can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items from light colors and whites to prevent discoloration..... 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 wash it is not a problem because the laundry is sufficiently wet. 18 MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 18 7/28/...
... stained areas for proper care. Fabric Care Labels Grouping Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into loads that can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items from light colors and whites to prevent discoloration..... 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 wash it is not a problem because the laundry is sufficiently wet. 18 MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 18 7/28/...
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... Main Wash Detergent Compartment 19 7/28/10 4:20:38 PM ENGLISH HOW TO USE SELECTING DETERGENT ABOUT THE DISPENSER IMPORTANT: Your washer is normal for a small amount of water to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. Using a regular detergent may cause excessive ...and unsatisfactory performance. IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer clean. To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to the automatic dispenser: 1 Open the dispenser drawer. 2 Load the laundry products ...
... Main Wash Detergent Compartment 19 7/28/10 4:20:38 PM ENGLISH HOW TO USE SELECTING DETERGENT ABOUT THE DISPENSER IMPORTANT: Your washer is normal for a small amount of water to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. Using a regular detergent may cause excessive ...and unsatisfactory performance. IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer clean. To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to the automatic dispenser: 1 Open the dispenser drawer. 2 Load the laundry products ...
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... dispense with your washing machine. • The amount of the same type. NOTE: Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may result in clothing and the washer. NOTE: If liquid detergent is to be used for the pre-wash option. Never exceed the manufacturer's recommendations when adding detergent. Do not exceed the...
... dispense with your washing machine. • The amount of the same type. NOTE: Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may result in clothing and the washer. NOTE: If liquid detergent is to be used for the pre-wash option. Never exceed the manufacturer's recommendations when adding detergent. Do not exceed the...
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...the door is currently underway (LOAD SENSING, WASH, RINSE, or SPIN). If the water level is operating. The washer door will then indicate the estimated time remaining for your washer. MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 21 21 7/28/10 4:20:39 PM ENGLISH HOW TO USE THE TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The ... shows the cycle progress and estimated time remaining, cycle options, and other status messages for the selected wash cycle. The display will lock while the washer is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to force open the door. Do not try to drain excess water. C A B A Estimated Time ...
...the door is currently underway (LOAD SENSING, WASH, RINSE, or SPIN). If the water level is operating. The washer door will then indicate the estimated time remaining for your washer. MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 21 21 7/28/10 4:20:39 PM ENGLISH HOW TO USE THE TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The ... shows the cycle progress and estimated time remaining, cycle options, and other status messages for the selected wash cycle. The display will lock while the washer is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to force open the door. Do not try to drain excess water. C A B A Estimated Time ...
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... the settings using the cycle setting buttons. Press the WASH/ RINSE button until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to handle. • Cold rinses use less energy, and the rinse temperature depends on the cold water at up to allow... Hot settings. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/ rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is normal. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at the faucet. SOIL LEVEL Adjusts the selected cycle to 1,100 RPM. See the Cycle Guide for the type of -cycle signal volume...
... the settings using the cycle setting buttons. Press the WASH/ RINSE button until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to handle. • Cold rinses use less energy, and the rinse temperature depends on the cold water at up to allow... Hot settings. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/ rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is normal. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at the faucet. SOIL LEVEL Adjusts the selected cycle to 1,100 RPM. See the Cycle Guide for the type of -cycle signal volume...
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ENGLISH To Add Cycle Options to a Cycle: 1 Turn on the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired cycle. 2 Use the cycle settings buttons to adjust the settings for that cycle. 3 Add the ... or bulky items. MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 23 23 7/28/10 4:20:42 PM NOTE: To protect your individual needs. See the Cycle Guide for 3 seconds. The washer will add an extra rinse cycle to meet your garments, not every wash/ rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is lit. 4 Press the...
ENGLISH To Add Cycle Options to a Cycle: 1 Turn on the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired cycle. 2 Use the cycle settings buttons to adjust the settings for that cycle. 3 Add the ... or bulky items. MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 23 23 7/28/10 4:20:42 PM NOTE: To protect your individual needs. See the Cycle Guide for 3 seconds. The washer will add an extra rinse cycle to meet your garments, not every wash/ rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is lit. 4 Press the...
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...as "Machine-Washable" should be used. (Only a small quantity of detergent is needed due to the small load size and low volume of the washer or to keep cycle settings from a regular cycle. Once CHILD LOCK is specially designed to rinse and spin a load separately from being changed while ...the washer is especially useful for the washing of the following options can lead to dry completely. CHILD LOCK Use this option to prevent unwanted use this...
...as "Machine-Washable" should be used. (Only a small quantity of detergent is needed due to the small load size and low volume of the washer or to keep cycle settings from a regular cycle. Once CHILD LOCK is specially designed to rinse and spin a load separately from being changed while ...the washer is especially useful for the washing of the following options can lead to dry completely. CHILD LOCK Use this option to prevent unwanted use this...