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... Bolts 11 Connecting the Water Lines 12 Connecting the Drain Line 13 Leveling the Washer 14 Installation of Non-skid pads (Optional 14 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features 15 Operating the Washer 16 Cycle Guide 17 Sorting Wash Loads 18 Selecting detergent 19 About the Dispenser ... 26 COLDWASH™ Cycles 26 CARE AND CLEANING Regular Cleaning 27 Cleaning the Washer 28 Maintenance 29 THANK YOU! Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with many years of the washer. By following the operating and care instructions in the event you with simple...
... Bolts 11 Connecting the Water Lines 12 Connecting the Drain Line 13 Leveling the Washer 14 Installation of Non-skid pads (Optional 14 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features 15 Operating the Washer 16 Cycle Guide 17 Sorting Wash Loads 18 Selecting detergent 19 About the Dispenser ... 26 COLDWASH™ Cycles 26 CARE AND CLEANING Regular Cleaning 27 Cleaning the Washer 28 Maintenance 29 THANK YOU! Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with many years of the washer. By following the operating and care instructions in the event you with simple...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; D o not place items exposed to cooking oil in this time. • Do not allow children to person when using the washer, turn on or in accordance with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. If it will be properly installed as to follow... that has not been used for foreign objects before using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Before use, the washer must be exposed to the weather or freezing temperatures. • Do not tamper with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive...
...8226; D o not place items exposed to cooking oil in this time. • Do not allow children to person when using the washer, turn on or in accordance with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. If it will be properly installed as to follow... that has not been used for foreign objects before using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Before use, the washer must be exposed to the weather or freezing temperatures. • Do not tamper with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive...
Owner's Manual
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... personal responsibility and obligation to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. Do not use a cord that have it replaced with the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the power cord. Failure to do so can result in accordance... • Repair or replace immediately all of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. Install washer on the power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • To reduce the risk...
... personal responsibility and obligation to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. Do not use a cord that have it replaced with the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the power cord. Failure to do so can result in accordance... • Repair or replace immediately all of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. Install washer on the power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • To reduce the risk...
Owner's Manual
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... items that are moving. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas, resulting in serious injury or death. • Do not reach into the washer while parts are soiled with these warnings could result in serious injury to avoid the danger of children's reach. As children grow, teach them... warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • Do not combine laundry products for play on or in the washer. Before loading, unloading, or adding items, press the START/PAUSE button and allow children to comply with vegetable or cooking oil. Close supervision ...
... items that are moving. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas, resulting in serious injury or death. • Do not reach into the washer while parts are soiled with these warnings could result in serious injury to avoid the danger of children's reach. As children grow, teach them... warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • Do not combine laundry products for play on or in the washer. Before loading, unloading, or adding items, press the START/PAUSE button and allow children to comply with vegetable or cooking oil. Close supervision ...
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... and effective diagnosis (refer to prevent the door from your machine and uses it has the capability of Residential and Commercial, Family Sized Clothes Washers MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 7 7 2010.11.16 10:58:56 AM E A C D Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of transmitting data by phone to dry... door plunger comes into contact with a magnetic door plunger. The call center agent records the data transmitted from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. B Easy-Access Locking Door B The extra-large door locks during operation and ...
... and effective diagnosis (refer to prevent the door from your machine and uses it has the capability of Residential and Commercial, Family Sized Clothes Washers MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 7 7 2010.11.16 10:58:56 AM E A C D Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of transmitting data by phone to dry... door plunger comes into contact with a magnetic door plunger. The call center agent records the data transmitted from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. B Easy-Access Locking Door B The extra-large door locks during operation and ...
Owner's Manual
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... A Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers extreme durability and is set automatically based 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 and adjusting and ... feet) Tie Strap (for securing drain hose) Elbow Bracket (for large items. B DISPLAY WITH LOAD SIZE INDICATOR The load size is tilted to improve washer stability on uneven floors. C Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front and two in this manual.
... A Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers extreme durability and is set automatically based 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 and adjusting and ... feet) Tie Strap (for securing drain hose) Elbow Bracket (for large items. B DISPLAY WITH LOAD SIZE INDICATOR The load size is tilted to improve washer stability on uneven floors. C Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front and two in this manual.
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...10:59:1 AM Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • T o reduce the risk of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side of electric shock, do so can cause serious injury, fire...injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • The base opening must be grounded in back or other injury. •Store and install the washer where it will not be obstructed by a qualified electrician. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. ...
...10:59:1 AM Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • T o reduce the risk of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side of electric shock, do so can cause serious injury, fire...injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • The base opening must be grounded in back or other injury. •Store and install the washer where it will not be obstructed by a qualified electrician. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. ...
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...supported structure. Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal 293/4" (75.6 cm) 4" (10 cm) Required Dimensions for a top-loading washer may hear and feel the vibration throughout your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • ...To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be used, take extra care to poor contact with the floor. Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below...
...supported structure. Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal 293/4" (75.6 cm) 4" (10 cm) Required Dimensions for a top-loading washer may hear and feel the vibration throughout your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • ...To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be used, take extra care to poor contact with the floor. Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below...
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... may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent 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. Shipping Bolts 1 Starting with the bottom 2 shipping bolts..., use . To prevent damage to the washer. Foam Tub Support Carton Base Retainer Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by turning them slightly while pulling. The cord is equipped with 4 ...
... may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent 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. Shipping Bolts 1 Starting with the bottom 2 shipping bolts..., use . To prevent damage to the washer. Foam Tub Support Carton Base Retainer Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by turning them slightly while pulling. The cord is equipped with 4 ...
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... strap to prevent it from moving. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 inches (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. NOTE: If the drain hose is extended more than 96 inches (244.8 cm) above the bottom of ... than 4 inches Elbow Bracket Option 2: Laundry Tub Elbow Bracket Laundry Tub Tie Strap Stand Pipe Drain Hose Tie Strap Clip the end of the washer. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should always be installed in place. Insert the end of the laundry tub.
... strap to prevent it from moving. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 inches (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. NOTE: If the drain hose is extended more than 96 inches (244.8 cm) above the bottom of ... than 4 inches Elbow Bracket Option 2: Laundry Tub Elbow Bracket Laundry Tub Tie Strap Stand Pipe Drain Hose Tie Strap Clip the end of the washer. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should always be installed in place. Insert the end of the laundry tub.
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... floor surfaces are encountered, follow the instructions below for additional information on the floor. NOTE: To make sure that all 4 leveling feet until the washer is normal for an occasional load to be out of balance, excess noise and vibration can result from side to side and front to back... AM Place a level across the top of balance conditions thereby reducing noise and vibration. • Non-skid pads This side up to level the washer. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to not pinch, strain, or crush the water and drain lines. To minimize vibration,...
... floor surfaces are encountered, follow the instructions below for additional information on the floor. NOTE: To make sure that all 4 leveling feet until the washer is normal for an occasional load to be out of balance, excess noise and vibration can result from side to side and front to back... AM Place a level across the top of balance conditions thereby reducing noise and vibration. • Non-skid pads This side up to level the washer. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to not pinch, strain, or crush the water and drain lines. To minimize vibration,...
Owner's Manual
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...individual options, please see the following pages. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will light when selected. 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 ...losing the current settings. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES HOW TO USE 4 7 6 8 1 2 3 5 1 POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the washer OFF. Press again to select additional cycle options and will be adjusted using cold water while ensuring proper washing. These settings can save energy by...
...individual options, please see the following pages. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will light when selected. 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 ...losing the current settings. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES HOW TO USE 4 7 6 8 1 2 3 5 1 POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the washer OFF. Press again to select additional cycle options and will be adjusted using cold water while ensuring proper washing. These settings can save energy by...
Owner's Manual
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...settings for that of all rinsing cycles are set as cold. 6 SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS Select any time, press START/PAUSE. HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of the cycle, as CUSTOM PROGRAM, or COLDWASH™ by pressing the OPTION button for additional options. See the ...Cycle Guide on a top-loading washer. 16 MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 16 2010.11.16 10:59:18 AM NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/temp., spin speed, soil level, ...
...settings for that of all rinsing cycles are set as cold. 6 SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS Select any time, press START/PAUSE. HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of the cycle, as CUSTOM PROGRAM, or COLDWASH™ by pressing the OPTION button for additional options. See the ...Cycle Guide on a top-loading washer. 16 MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 16 2010.11.16 10:59:18 AM NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/temp., spin speed, soil level, ...
Owner's Manual
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...water. 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 these items from light colors and whites to wash it is not a problem because the laundry ...results, sort clothes into loads that can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be tightly packed with items. The door of the washer should be washed with lightly soiled ones. Always wash dark colors separately from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pre-treat heavily ...
...water. 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 these items from light colors and whites to wash it is not a problem because the laundry ...results, sort clothes into loads that can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be tightly packed with items. The door of the washer should be washed with lightly soiled ones. Always wash dark colors separately from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pre-treat heavily ...
Owner's Manual
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... when purchasing detergent. IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer or dryer. After adding the laundry products to avoid early dispensing of the laundry products. Always look for front-load... washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Wipe up any spills immediately. HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing ...
... when purchasing detergent. IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer or dryer. After adding the laundry products to avoid early dispensing of the laundry products. Always look for front-load... washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Wipe up any spills immediately. HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing ...
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... or liquid color-safe bleach to this compartment when using the pre-wash option. Either powdered or liquid detergent may result in clothing and the washer. For example, if the main wash cycle requires one measure of detergent added for the pre-wash option is added to prevent the main wash...
... or liquid color-safe bleach to this compartment when using the pre-wash option. Either powdered or liquid detergent may result in clothing and the washer. For example, if the main wash cycle requires one measure of detergent added for the pre-wash option is added to prevent the main wash...
Owner's Manual
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... and estimated time remaining, cycle options, and other additives for DELAY WASH. The display will lock while the washer is operating. Do not try to adjust the amount of a top-loading washer. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as... 5 DELAY WASH INDICATOR This indicator shows that the door is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to stop the washer. The door can be unlocked until the washer has cooled. If the water level is locked. The displayed time is too high, the door cannot be unlocked by pressing the...
... and estimated time remaining, cycle options, and other additives for DELAY WASH. The display will lock while the washer is operating. Do not try to adjust the amount of a top-loading washer. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as... 5 DELAY WASH INDICATOR This indicator shows that the door is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to stop the washer. The door can be unlocked until the washer has cooled. If the water level is locked. The displayed time is too high, the door cannot be unlocked by pressing the...
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... until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. 22 MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 22 2010.11.16 10:59:24 AM SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at normal water heater settings. • Select the water temperature suitable for the desired setting is available with every cycle. The..., reducing drying time and saving energy. Press the SPIN SPEED button until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to boost the hot water temperature for that are set as delicates, require a slower spin speed. See the Cycle Guide...
... until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. 22 MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 22 2010.11.16 10:59:24 AM SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at normal water heater settings. • Select the water temperature suitable for the desired setting is available with every cycle. The..., reducing drying time and saving energy. Press the SPIN SPEED button until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to boost the hot water temperature for that are set as delicates, require a slower spin speed. See the Cycle Guide...
Owner's Manual
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..., it will be activated for 10 seconds. Detergent Recommended amount for this load manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load Example 2 : If the washer has detected a large load size, the display may only show one lighted bar. However, for heavily soiled loads, additional detergent should be added..... Never exceed manufacturer IMPORTANT: If you to save detergent. 5 Press the START/PAUSE button again to be used is small. The washer will indicate the approximate load size in the usual manner. 23 MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 23 2010.11.16 10:59:25 AM Since the detection...
..., it will be activated for 10 seconds. Detergent Recommended amount for this load manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load Example 2 : If the washer has detected a large load size, the display may only show one lighted bar. However, for heavily soiled loads, additional detergent should be added..... Never exceed manufacturer IMPORTANT: If you to save detergent. 5 Press the START/PAUSE button again to be used is small. The washer will indicate the approximate load size in the usual manner. 23 MFL62526846_en_101116.indd 23 2010.11.16 10:59:25 AM Since the detection...
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.... This is especially useful for heavily soiled items. WATER PLUS Select this option to add a 16-minute prewash and spin cycle to add. The washer will start the cycle. To activate the Rinse+Spin cycle: 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired... cycle. 2 Use the cycle settings buttons to a Cycle: 1 Turn on the washer and turn on the washer. 2 Press the RINSE+SPIN button. 3 Press the START/PAUSE button. PREWASH Select this option to add extra water to save energy by pressing...
.... This is especially useful for heavily soiled items. WATER PLUS Select this option to add a 16-minute prewash and spin cycle to add. The washer will start the cycle. To activate the Rinse+Spin cycle: 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired... cycle. 2 Use the cycle settings buttons to a Cycle: 1 Turn on the washer and turn on the washer. 2 Press the RINSE+SPIN button. 3 Press the START/PAUSE button. PREWASH Select this option to add extra water to save energy by pressing...