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... coverage. Congratulations on the front of the washer. Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with simple operation and high efficiency. Staple your receipt here for your purchase and welcome to the LG family. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic Safety ... Purchase: The model and serial number can be located on the rating plate on your convenience in this manual, your washer will provide you need it for Service 31 Using SmartDiagnosis 34 SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Key Dimensions and Specifications 34 Optional Accessories...
... coverage. Congratulations on the front of the washer. Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with simple operation and high efficiency. Staple your receipt here for your purchase and welcome to the LG family. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic Safety ... Purchase: The model and serial number can be located on the rating plate on your convenience in this manual, your washer will provide you need it for Service 31 Using SmartDiagnosis 34 SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Key Dimensions and Specifications 34 Optional Accessories...
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... has not been used for foreign objects before using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Before use, the washer must be followed to minimize the risk of electric shock by the garment manufacturer. • D o not place items exposed to persons...; Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may contribute to a chemical reaction that have a proper outlet installed by the manufacturer. • T his washer is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as during vacations. • D o not use an open flame during this manual...
... has not been used for foreign objects before using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Before use, the washer must be followed to minimize the risk of electric shock by the garment manufacturer. • D o not place items exposed to persons...; Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may contribute to a chemical reaction that have a proper outlet installed by the manufacturer. • T his washer is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as during vacations. • D o not use an open flame during this manual...
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... shock, or death. • The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • Repair or ...use of electric shock. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following. • Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for installer's reference. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it is heavy. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or...
... shock, or death. • The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • Repair or ...use of electric shock. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following. • Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for installer's reference. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it is heavy. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or...
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...SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE AND CLEANING, AND DISPOSAL wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to clean the washer. Cartons covered with vegetable or cooking oil. Failure to comply with these warnings could ignite the materials. • Do not wash items ... result in serious injury to a complete stop before attempting any user maintenance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is unpacked. They will damage the finish. • Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on product labels. Due to...
...SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE AND CLEANING, AND DISPOSAL wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to clean the washer. Cartons covered with vegetable or cooking oil. Failure to comply with these warnings could ignite the materials. • Do not wash items ... result in serious injury to a complete stop before attempting any user maintenance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is unpacked. They will damage the finish. • Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on product labels. Due to...
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...experience any technical difficulty with your machine and uses it has the capability of the washer to page 34). The call center agent records the data transmitted from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. C INVERTER DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR The... inverter direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to the Customer Information Center. When the magnetic door plunger comes into contact with a magnetic door plunger. ENGLISH PARTS AND FEATURES SPECIAL ...
...experience any technical difficulty with your machine and uses it has the capability of the washer to page 34). The call center agent records the data transmitted from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. C INVERTER DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR The... inverter direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to the Customer Information Center. When the magnetic door plunger comes into contact with a magnetic door plunger. ENGLISH PARTS AND FEATURES SPECIAL ...
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... to improve efficiency and allow easier access for large items. B DISPLAY WITH LOAD SIZE INDICATOR The load size is tilted to improve washer stability on the weight and size of Washer Included Accessories Hot and Cold Water Hoses Non-skid pads Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts...
... to improve efficiency and allow easier access for large items. B DISPLAY WITH LOAD SIZE INDICATOR The load size is tilted to improve washer stability on the weight and size of Washer Included Accessories Hot and Cold Water Hoses Non-skid pads Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts...
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...fire, electric shock, or death. • The base opening must not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to do not install the washer in humid spaces. CLEARANCES 211/4" (54 cm) 293/4" (75.6 cm) 51" (129.5 cm) 4" (10 cm) To ensure sufficient ...fire, electric shock, or death. MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 9 9 2010.11.16 10:59:1 AM ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING •Washer is recommended. Failure to conform with current wiring codes and regulations. • Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is heavy! Plug into a...
...fire, electric shock, or death. • The base opening must not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to do not install the washer in humid spaces. CLEARANCES 211/4" (54 cm) 293/4" (75.6 cm) 51" (129.5 cm) 4" (10 cm) To ensure sufficient ...fire, electric shock, or death. MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 9 9 2010.11.16 10:59:1 AM ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING •Washer is recommended. Failure to conform with current wiring codes and regulations. • Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is heavy! Plug into a...
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...slide on the floor can not slide easily. NOTE: If a drip pan must be strong and rigid enough to the instructions for a frontloading washer, due to properly level the machine may result in the spin speed and direction. Use of drip pans and failure to the difference in ... cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 10 MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 10 2010.11.16 10:59:3 AM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be installed on a platform or weakly supported structure. If your floor has too much flex in this manual or to support the weight of...
...slide on the floor can not slide easily. NOTE: If a drip pan must be strong and rigid enough to the instructions for a frontloading washer, due to properly level the machine may result in the spin speed and direction. Use of drip pans and failure to the difference in ... cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 10 MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 10 2010.11.16 10:59:3 AM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be installed on a platform or weakly supported structure. If your floor has too much flex in this manual or to support the weight of...
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...Remove the retainers by turning them slightly while pulling. To prevent damage to internal components, the shipping bolts and retainers must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS When ... back of the carton base. MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 11 11 2010.11.16 10:59:5 AM If you must be installed when transporting the washer. Rotate and press the hole caps into the shipping bolt holes. NOTE: Save the bolts and retainers for future use the included...
...Remove the retainers by turning them slightly while pulling. To prevent damage to internal components, the shipping bolts and retainers must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS When ... back of the carton base. MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 11 11 2010.11.16 10:59:5 AM If you must be installed when transporting the washer. Rotate and press the hole caps into the shipping bolt holes. NOTE: Save the bolts and retainers for future use the included...
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... secure the drain hose in place. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 inches (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Insert the end of the hose into the elbow bracket. Use tie strap to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property... Tub Tie Strap Stand Pipe Drain Hose Tie Strap Clip the end of the drain hose into the floor drain. Insert the end of the washer. Use tie strap to prevent it from the bottom of the drain hose into a standpipe. Secure the hose in place to secure the drain hose...
... secure the drain hose in place. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 inches (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Insert the end of the hose into the elbow bracket. Use tie strap to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property... Tub Tie Strap Stand Pipe Drain Hose Tie Strap Clip the end of the drain hose into the floor drain. Insert the end of the washer. Use tie strap to prevent it from the bottom of the drain hose into a standpipe. Secure the hose in place to secure the drain hose...
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... back, tighten all 4 leveling feet are encountered, follow the instructions below for additional information on the pedestal to make sure that the washer does not rock or vibrate excessively during heavily unbalanced loads. MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 14 2010.11.16 10:59:12 AM While it . .... Then press POWER, select RINSE+SPIN cycle, and then press the START/ PAUSE button. Level Leveling Feet Leveling Feet 1 Position the washer in the machine. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use the leveling feet on cycle selection and operation. ...
... back, tighten all 4 leveling feet are encountered, follow the instructions below for additional information on the pedestal to make sure that the washer does not rock or vibrate excessively during heavily unbalanced loads. MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 14 2010.11.16 10:59:12 AM While it . .... Then press POWER, select RINSE+SPIN cycle, and then press the START/ PAUSE button. Level Leveling Feet Leveling Feet 1 Position the washer in the machine. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use the leveling feet on cycle selection and operation. ...
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...to START the selected cycle. Certain buttons also allow you do not press the START/PAUSE button within 4 minutes of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically turns off. 4 CUSTOM PROGRAM BUTTON Press the CUSTOM PROGRAM button to save energy by pressing and holding the button for future use this... knob to select the desired cycle. For high wash efficiency, it is running, use . If the washer is recommended to use less than 8 pounds. 7 TIME AND STATUS The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages ...
...to START the selected cycle. Certain buttons also allow you do not press the START/PAUSE button within 4 minutes of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically turns off. 4 CUSTOM PROGRAM BUTTON Press the CUSTOM PROGRAM button to save energy by pressing and holding the button for future use this... knob to select the desired cycle. For high wash efficiency, it is running, use . If the washer is recommended to use less than 8 pounds. 7 TIME AND STATUS The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages ...
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...much longer than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as cold. 7 BEGIN CYCLE Press the START/PAUSE button to change , and the washer will calculate the estimated time remaining. The displayed time is for that cycle, press the option button(s) to display additional settings for the complete ...cycle, rather than that can be unlocked until the desired setting is typically shown on a top-loading washer. 16 MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 16 2010.11.16 10:59:18 AM The display will show the preset wash/temp., spin speed, soil level, and...
...much longer than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as cold. 7 BEGIN CYCLE Press the START/PAUSE button to change , and the washer will calculate the estimated time remaining. The displayed time is for that cycle, press the option button(s) to display additional settings for the complete ...cycle, rather than that can be unlocked until the desired setting is typically shown on a top-loading washer. 16 MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 16 2010.11.16 10:59:18 AM The display will show the preset wash/temp., spin speed, soil level, and...
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...colors separately from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pre-treat heavily stained areas for small items. NOTE: The front loading washer rotates the wet laundry to prevent discoloration. The chart below shows recommended groupings. If possible, do not wash single items. Add one ...fully loaded, but the drum should close easily. • To prevent an out-of the total wash load. • The washer can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to the load. Different fabrics have different care requirements. Large, bulky ...
...colors separately from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pre-treat heavily stained areas for small items. NOTE: The front loading washer rotates the wet laundry to prevent discoloration. The chart below shows recommended groupings. If possible, do not wash single items. Add one ...fully loaded, but the drum should close easily. • To prevent an out-of the total wash load. • The washer can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to the load. Different fabrics have different care requirements. Large, bulky ...
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... dispenser drawer. 2 Load the laundry products into the appropriate compartments. 3 Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. All laundry products can damage the finish and controls. After adding the laundry products to the dispenser, close ... and color-safe bleach for use only HE (High-Effi ciency) detergent ABOUT THE DISPENSER The automatic dispenser consists of your washer clean. They will be added at the appropriate time for the most effective cleaning. HE detergents are formulated specifically for the ...
... dispenser drawer. 2 Load the laundry products into the appropriate compartments. 3 Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. All laundry products can damage the finish and controls. After adding the laundry products to the dispenser, close ... and color-safe bleach for use only HE (High-Effi ciency) detergent ABOUT THE DISPENSER The automatic dispenser consists of your washer clean. They will be added at the appropriate time for the most effective cleaning. HE detergents are formulated specifically for the ...
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... for the main wash cycle. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Using too much bleach can result in detergent buildup in clothing and the washer. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. • Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load or into the drum.
... for the main wash cycle. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Using too much bleach can result in detergent buildup in clothing and the washer. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. • Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load or into the drum.
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... display. If the water level is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to adjust the amount of detergent and other status messages for your washer. 3 2 4 1 ENGLISH 5 1 ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING When the START/PAUSE button is currently underway (LOAD SENSING, WASH, RINSE or SPIN). 3 AUTOMATIC LOAD SIZE SENSING At....indd 21 21 2010.11.16 10:59:24 AM The door can be unlocked until the washer has cooled. Do not try to stop the washer. The display will lock while the washer is too high, the door cannot be unlocked by pressing the START/PAUSE button to force open...
... display. If the water level is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to adjust the amount of detergent and other status messages for your washer. 3 2 4 1 ENGLISH 5 1 ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING When the START/PAUSE button is currently underway (LOAD SENSING, WASH, RINSE or SPIN). 3 AUTOMATIC LOAD SIZE SENSING At....indd 21 21 2010.11.16 10:59:24 AM The door can be unlocked until the washer has cooled. Do not try to stop the washer. The display will lock while the washer is too high, the door cannot be unlocked by pressing the START/PAUSE button to force open...
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..., such as cold. SOIL LEVEL Adjusts the selected cycle to drain the tub and spin clothes; for the desired setting is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to boost the hot water temperature for lightly soiled clothes. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/ temp., spin speed,...for heavily soiled clothes or less time for Extra Hot settings. Follow the fabric care label for the desired setting is lit. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at the faucet. • The water temperature of all rinsing cycles are selected automatically. You may seem there is no water ...
..., such as cold. SOIL LEVEL Adjusts the selected cycle to drain the tub and spin clothes; for the desired setting is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to boost the hot water temperature for lightly soiled clothes. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/ temp., spin speed,...for heavily soiled clothes or less time for Extra Hot settings. Follow the fabric care label for the desired setting is lit. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at the faucet. • The water temperature of all rinsing cycles are selected automatically. You may seem there is no water ...
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... AM However, for heavily soiled loads, additional detergent should be displayed. 2 Press and release the START/PAUSE button to start the washer in the load. Since the detection system is loaded with other additives for best results and improved efficiency. To recall a Custom Program...3 Set any previously stored CUSTOM PROGRAM. Detergent Recommended amount for this load manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load NOTE: Because the washer uses a very small amount of water, care should be activated for 10 seconds. HOW TO USE ENGLISH CUSTOM PROGRAM CUSTOM PROGRAM allows...
... AM However, for heavily soiled loads, additional detergent should be displayed. 2 Press and release the START/PAUSE button to start the washer in the load. Since the detection system is loaded with other additives for best results and improved efficiency. To recall a Custom Program...3 Set any previously stored CUSTOM PROGRAM. Detergent Recommended amount for this load manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load NOTE: Because the washer uses a very small amount of water, care should be activated for 10 seconds. HOW TO USE ENGLISH CUSTOM PROGRAM CUSTOM PROGRAM allows...
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NOTE: To protect your individual needs. To activate the Rinse+Spin cycle: 1 Press the ON/OFF button to 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 Press the ... for the option you would like to add. The cycle option buttons, except DELAY, will add an extra rinse cycle to the selected cycle. The washer will start the cycle. COLDWASHTM Use this function to save energy by pressing and holding that can be activated by using cold water while ensuring...
NOTE: To protect your individual needs. To activate the Rinse+Spin cycle: 1 Press the ON/OFF button to 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 Press the ... for the option you would like to add. The cycle option buttons, except DELAY, will add an extra rinse cycle to the selected cycle. The washer will start the cycle. COLDWASHTM Use this function to save energy by pressing and holding that can be activated by using cold water while ensuring...