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... warranty coverage. Staple your receipt here for your convenience in this manual and your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Your new LG Steam Washer™ 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 reliable service. INTRODUCTION ...
... warranty coverage. Staple your receipt here for your convenience in this manual and your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Your new LG Steam Washer™ 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 reliable service. INTRODUCTION ...
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...accordance with a qualified electrician or servicer if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is removed from climbing inside of the washer for foreign objects before using this time. • Do not allow children to follow basic precautions, including the following. •... off vapors that could ignite or explode. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be followed to minimize the risk of the washer or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas. Failure to play on all local codes and ordinances. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding...
...accordance with a qualified electrician or servicer if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is removed from climbing inside of the washer for foreign objects before using this time. • Do not allow children to follow basic precautions, including the following. •... off vapors that could ignite or explode. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be followed to minimize the risk of the washer or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas. Failure to play on all local codes and ordinances. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding...
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...become frayed or otherwise damaged. Failure to follow this warning can result in back or other injury. • Store and install the washer where it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of fire, ...or death. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • When installing or moving the washer, be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet ...
...become frayed or otherwise damaged. Failure to follow this warning can result in back or other injury. • Store and install the washer where it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of fire, ...or death. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • When installing or moving the washer, be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet ...
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.... Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to do so can...result in serious injury to follow this warning can become airtight chambers. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them for use of all warnings on top of children's reach. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
.... Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to do so can...result in serious injury to follow this warning can become airtight chambers. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them for use of all warnings on top of children's reach. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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...motor eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to prevent the door from your washing machine, it has the capability of Residential and Commercial, Family Sized Clothes Washers 7 C HIGH-EFFICIENCY Steam CYCLES During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam ...nozzle injects fabrics with the metal washer cabinet, it to analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis...
...motor eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to prevent the door from your washing machine, it has the capability of Residential and Commercial, Family Sized Clothes Washers 7 C HIGH-EFFICIENCY Steam CYCLES During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam ...nozzle injects fabrics with the metal washer cabinet, it to analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis...
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...and allow easier access for large items. B DISPLAY WITH LOAD SIZE INDICATOR The load size is set automatically based on uneven floors. During LG's unique highefficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to the drain line and drain pump Hose filter. D C ...the Special Features section, there are several other important E components that are referenced in the back) adjust 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 ...
...and allow easier access for large items. B DISPLAY WITH LOAD SIZE INDICATOR The load size is set automatically based on uneven floors. During LG's unique highefficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to the drain line and drain pump Hose filter. D C ...the Special Features section, there are several other important E components that are referenced in the back) adjust 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 ...
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...9 Two or more than one appliance. • The outlet must be grounded in back or other injury. •Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or...base opening must not be obstructed by a qualified electrician. Power Outlet • The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side 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) ...
...9 Two or more than one appliance. • The outlet must be grounded in back or other injury. •Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or...base opening must not be obstructed by a qualified electrician. Power Outlet • The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side 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) ...
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...the NOTE below . INSTALLATIONS WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you may not be rigid enough for your washer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to the difference in the spin speed and direction. Required Dimensions ... firm and even contact with the installation. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be installed on a platform or weakly supported structure. If your washer may vibrate and you are adjusted for Installation With Stacking Kit 771⁄2" (190.5 cm) 1" (2.5 cm...
...the NOTE below . INSTALLATIONS WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you may not be rigid enough for your washer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to the difference in the spin speed and direction. Required Dimensions ... firm and even contact with the installation. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be installed on a platform or weakly supported structure. If your washer may vibrate and you are adjusted for Installation With Stacking Kit 771⁄2" (190.5 cm) 1" (2.5 cm...
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... shipping bolts by turning them counterclockwise. To prevent damage to internal components, the shipping bolts and retainers must lay the washer down to the back of the carton base. ENGLISH 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. IMPORTANT: To prevent internal damage during transport, the washer is secured to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it...
... shipping bolts by turning them counterclockwise. To prevent damage to internal components, the shipping bolts and retainers must lay the washer down to the back of the carton base. ENGLISH 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. IMPORTANT: To prevent internal damage during transport, the washer is secured to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it...
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... 1: Standpipe Elbow Bracket Drain Hose Option 3: Floor Drain Drain Hose Floor Drain Clip the end of the hose into a standpipe. Insert 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 drain hose into the elbow bracket... be properly secured. Use tie strap to secure the drain hose in place. No more than 96 inches (244.8 cm) above the bottom of the washer. Use tie strap to secure the drain hose in place. Secure the hose in flooding and property damage. • Do not install the end of...
... 1: Standpipe Elbow Bracket Drain Hose Option 3: Floor Drain Drain Hose Floor Drain Clip the end of the hose into a standpipe. Insert 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 drain hose into the elbow bracket... be properly secured. Use tie strap to secure the drain hose in place. No more than 96 inches (244.8 cm) above the bottom of the washer. Use tie strap to secure the drain hose in place. Secure the hose in flooding and property damage. • Do not install the end of...
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...INSTALLATION OF NON-SKID PADS (OPTIONAL) Some floor surfaces are too slippery to make sure that all 4 leveling feet until the washer is level from the washer moving on the pedestal to not pinch, strain, or crush the water and drain lines. Then press POWER, select RINSE+SPIN...encountered, follow the instructions below for additional information on all 4 leveling feet are in firm 14 contact with the locknuts. If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet until you must rest solidly on the optional pedestal, you can result from side to side ...
...INSTALLATION OF NON-SKID PADS (OPTIONAL) Some floor surfaces are too slippery to make sure that all 4 leveling feet until the washer is level from the washer moving on the pedestal to not pinch, strain, or crush the water and drain lines. Then press POWER, select RINSE+SPIN...encountered, follow the instructions below for additional information on all 4 leveling feet are in firm 14 contact with the locknuts. If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet until you must rest solidly on the optional pedestal, you can result from side to side ...
Owner's Manual
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...while ensuring proper washing. NOTE: If you to select additional cycle options and will light when selected. Press again to turn the washer ON. PRESS, COTTON/NORMAL. 5 CYCLE SETTINGS BUTTONS Use these buttons to adjust the desired cycle options for added cleaning power. ...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. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the following cycles: STEAM FRESH™, ALLERGIENE™, SANITARY, BULKY/LARGE, PERM. NOTE: ...
...while ensuring proper washing. NOTE: If you to select additional cycle options and will light when selected. Press again to turn the washer ON. PRESS, COTTON/NORMAL. 5 CYCLE SETTINGS BUTTONS Use these buttons to adjust the desired cycle options for added cleaning power. ...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. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the following cycles: STEAM FRESH™, ALLERGIENE™, SANITARY, BULKY/LARGE, PERM. NOTE: ...
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... dispenser drawer. Do not try to cycle through the settings until the desired setting is too high, the door cannot be unlocked until the washer has cooled. For best washing, sort clothes into loads that option. The lights around the cycle selector knob will start. Press the button ...option is available with every cycle. NOTE: Washing time can be reduced significantly for details) to drain excess water. See the Cycle Guide on the washer. The display will show the preset wash/temp., spin speed, soil level, and option settings for that cycle. 5 SELECT CYCLE SETTING If you...
... dispenser drawer. Do not try to cycle through the settings until the desired setting is too high, the door cannot be unlocked until the washer has cooled. For best washing, sort clothes into loads that option. The lights around the cycle selector knob will start. Press the button ...option is available with every cycle. NOTE: Washing time can be reduced significantly for details) to drain excess water. See the Cycle Guide on the washer. The display will show the preset wash/temp., spin speed, soil level, and option settings for that cycle. 5 SELECT CYCLE SETTING If you...
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...clothing feature fabric care labels that can be washed individually. • Do not wash or spin waterproof clothes. • When unloading the washer, check under the door seal for best results. • Combine large and small items in a load. Different fabrics have different care requirements.... 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 close easily. • To...
...clothing feature fabric care labels that can be washed individually. • Do not wash or spin waterproof clothes. • When unloading the washer, check under the door seal for best results. • Combine large and small items in a load. Different fabrics have different care requirements.... 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 close easily. • To...
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... specifically for the HE symbol when purchasing detergent. To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to keep the interior of your washer clean. Designed specially to avoid early dispensing of the cycle. ENGLISH HOW TO USE SELECTING DETERGENT IMPORTANT: our washing machine is normal... for the most effective cleaning. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. These products can be dispensed at once in the dispenser compartments at the end of the laundry...
... specifically for the HE symbol when purchasing detergent. To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to keep the interior of your washer clean. Designed specially to avoid early dispensing of the cycle. ENGLISH HOW TO USE SELECTING DETERGENT IMPORTANT: our washing machine is normal... for the most effective cleaning. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. These products can be dispensed at once in the dispenser compartments at the end of the laundry...
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... color-safe bleach to this compartment when using the pre-wash option. NOTE: Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may result in clothing and the washer. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. HOW TO USE LOADING THE DISPENSER Pre-wash Detergent Compartment Add liquid or powdered detergent to the main...
... color-safe bleach to this compartment when using the pre-wash option. NOTE: Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may result in clothing and the washer. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. HOW TO USE LOADING THE DISPENSER Pre-wash Detergent Compartment Add liquid or powdered detergent to the main...
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...excess water. The displayed time is for the complete cycle, rather than that of a top-loading washer. NOTE: If the temperature in the LOAD SIZE display. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear ...of the clothes. This allows you to adjust the amount of detergent and other status messages for your washer. 3 2 4 1 ENGLISH 1 ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING When the START/PAUSE button is locked. HOW... too high, the door cannot be unlocked by pressing the START/PAUSE button to stop the washer. The display will start automatically after the set for the selected wash cycle. Do not try...
...excess water. The displayed time is for the complete cycle, rather than that of a top-loading washer. NOTE: If the temperature in the LOAD SIZE display. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear ...of the clothes. This allows you to adjust the amount of detergent and other status messages for your washer. 3 2 4 1 ENGLISH 1 ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING When the START/PAUSE button is locked. HOW... too high, the door cannot be unlocked by pressing the START/PAUSE button to stop the washer. The display will start automatically after the set for the selected wash cycle. Do not try...
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...8226; The Steam FreshTM cycle is any other options need to 5 items and close the door. NOTE: Use a little detergent in fabrics. The washer will tumble the clothes for up to be clearly visible during steam cycles. Too much steam could cause stains to set . 4 Press the START/PAUSE...or electric blankets. • Best results are achieved when articles are of steam alone to override the door lock mechanism or reach into the washer during a steam cycle. Do not attempt to quickly reduce wrinkles and odor in this cycle. Using the Steam Fresh™ Cycle Steam FreshTM ...
...8226; The Steam FreshTM cycle is any other options need to 5 items and close the door. NOTE: Use a little detergent in fabrics. The washer will tumble the clothes for up to be clearly visible during steam cycles. Too much steam could cause stains to set . 4 Press the START/PAUSE...or electric blankets. • Best results are achieved when articles are of steam alone to override the door lock mechanism or reach into the washer during a steam cycle. Do not attempt to quickly reduce wrinkles and odor in this cycle. Using the Steam Fresh™ Cycle Steam FreshTM ...
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... size of load you select the COLDWASH™ option, wash time will start the cycle. Some fabrics, such as warm wash. The washer will automatically adjust the cycle settings. 3 Set any other desired options. 4 Press the START/PAUSE button to allow more water from clothes... you are selected automatically. This extracts more time for heavily soiled clothes or less time for the desired setting is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to select a cycle with every cycle. Press the SOIL LEVEL button until the indicator light for the selected cycle. You...
... size of load you select the COLDWASH™ option, wash time will start the cycle. Some fabrics, such as warm wash. The washer will automatically adjust the cycle settings. 3 Set any other desired options. 4 Press the START/PAUSE button to allow more water from clothes... you are selected automatically. This extracts more time for heavily soiled clothes or less time for the desired setting is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to select a cycle with every cycle. Press the SOIL LEVEL button until the indicator light for the selected cycle. You...
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...compartments of water that is detecting the WEIGHT of the cycle, press and hold the RINSE+SPIN button for a full load NOTE: Because the washer uses a very small amount of detergent and additives in the dispenser and start the cycle by unusually heavy articles in the LOAD SIZE display. ... display may only show the detected size in the usual manner. 24 However, for 10 seconds. The LOAD SIZE display: Example 1 : If the washer has detected a small load size, the display may show all four bars lighted. This allows you do not desire to take advantage of the load...
...compartments of water that is detecting the WEIGHT of the cycle, press and hold the RINSE+SPIN button for a full load NOTE: Because the washer uses a very small amount of detergent and additives in the dispenser and start the cycle by unusually heavy articles in the LOAD SIZE display. ... display may only show the detected size in the usual manner. 24 However, for 10 seconds. The LOAD SIZE display: Example 1 : If the washer has detected a small load size, the display may show all four bars lighted. This allows you do not desire to take advantage of the load...