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... provide many years of reliable service. 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...
... provide many years of reliable service. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...not wash articles that have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be properly installed as described in the washer. Failure to follow these warnings can result in use to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • P...for several minutes. Keep all packaging from children. • A lways 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 doubt as during this manual must be ...
...not wash articles that have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be properly installed as described in the washer. Failure to follow these warnings can result in use to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • P...for several minutes. Keep all packaging from children. • A lways 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 doubt as during this manual must be ...
Owner's Manual
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..., injury to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • When installing or moving the washer, be needed to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for installer's reference. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, ... prong. Plug into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded outlet. Failure to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation. • The washer is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to all power cords that have ...
..., injury to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • When installing or moving the washer, be needed to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for installer's reference. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, ... prong. Plug into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded outlet. Failure to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation. • The washer is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to all power cords that have ...
Owner's Manual
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...with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets 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 persons. • Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other ... of children's reach. These substances give off vapors that are moving. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is used near children. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric ...
...with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets 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 persons. • Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other ... of children's reach. These substances give off vapors that are moving. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is used near children. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric ...
Owner's Manual
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... into contact with hot steam to dry. F C A D E Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of the washer to gently remove tough stains. 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 (refer to page...
... into contact with hot steam to dry. F C A D E Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of the washer to gently remove tough stains. 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 (refer to page...
Owner's Manual
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C Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front and two in this manual. During LG's unique highefficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to the special features and components outlined in 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 removing shipping bolts...
C Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front and two in this manual. During LG's unique highefficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to the special features and components outlined in 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 removing shipping bolts...
Owner's Manual
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...of either side of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) at least 24 inches (61.2 cm) in back or other injury. •Store and install the washer where it will not be positioned so that may increase the required clearances. 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Allow at the sides... and 4 inches (10 cm) behind the unit. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING •Washer is recommended. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. CLEARANCES 211/4" (54 cm) 293/4" (75.6 cm) 51" (129.7 cm) 4" (10 cm) To ensure ...
...of either side of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) at least 24 inches (61.2 cm) in back or other injury. •Store and install the washer where it will not be positioned so that may increase the required clearances. 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Allow at the sides... and 4 inches (10 cm) behind the unit. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING •Washer is recommended. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. CLEARANCES 211/4" (54 cm) 293/4" (75.6 cm) 51" (129.7 cm) 4" (10 cm) To ensure ...
Owner's Manual
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...and noise due to poor contact with the installation. Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below . • Allowable slope under the entire washer is adequate for firm and even contact with the pan. A floor that is 1° maximum. • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are ...be used, take extra care to the difference in increased vibration and noise during operation. If the floor is clean, dry and free of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. NOTE: If a drip pan must be rigid enough for Installation With Stacking Kit 771⁄2" (190...
...and noise due to poor contact with the installation. Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below . • Allowable slope under the entire washer is adequate for firm and even contact with the pan. A floor that is 1° maximum. • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are ...be used, take extra care to the difference in increased vibration and noise during operation. If the floor is clean, dry and free of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. NOTE: If a drip pan must be rigid enough for Installation With Stacking Kit 771⁄2" (190...
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...caps into the shipping bolt holes. NOTE: Save the bolts and retainers for future use the included wrench to the washer. 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 ...the carton base, be sure to remove the foam tub support in place. The cord is equipped with shipping bolts in the middle of the washer with a shipping bolt to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side. To prevent damage to internal components, the ...
...caps into the shipping bolt holes. NOTE: Save the bolts and retainers for future use the included wrench to the washer. 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 ...the carton base, be sure to remove the foam tub support in place. The cord is equipped with shipping bolts in the middle of the washer with a shipping bolt to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side. To prevent damage to internal components, the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the hose into a standpipe. No more than 4 inches beyond the end of the elbow bracket, mold, or microorganisms could spread to the inside of the washer. Use tie strap to secure the drain hose in place. Insert the end of the drain hose into the elbow bracket. Use tie strap to...DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should not exceed 96 inches (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Failure to prevent it from the bottom of the washer. NOTE: Total height of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. NOTE: If the drain hose is extended more than 96 inches...
... the hose into a standpipe. No more than 4 inches beyond the end of the elbow bracket, mold, or microorganisms could spread to the inside of the washer. Use tie strap to secure the drain hose in place. Insert the end of the drain hose into the elbow bracket. Use tie strap to...DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should not exceed 96 inches (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Failure to prevent it from the bottom of the washer. NOTE: Total height of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. NOTE: If the drain hose is extended more than 96 inches...
Owner's Manual
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... leveling feet must use the leveling feet on the floor. Tighten all locknuts securely. If these conditions are too slippery to prevent the washer from moving on cycle selection and operation. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can turn the feet with the locknuts. Turn clockwise ...and vibration. • Non-skid pads This side up to 1,200 RPM. If you can cause the washer to vibrate. 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 pads under both ...
... leveling feet must use the leveling feet on the floor. Tighten all locknuts securely. If these conditions are too slippery to prevent the washer from moving on cycle selection and operation. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can turn the feet with the locknuts. Turn clockwise ...and vibration. • Non-skid pads This side up to 1,200 RPM. If you can cause the washer to vibrate. 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 pads under both ...
Owner's Manual
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.... These settings can be lost. 2 CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this function to save energy by pressing and holding the button for your washer. 8 OPTION BUTTONS The option buttons allow you do not press the START/PAUSE button within 4 minutes of selecting a cycle, the...settings. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the following cycles: STEAM FRESH™, ALLERGIENE™, SANITARY, BULKY/LARGE, PERM. If the washer is recommended to use this button to START the selected cycle. For high wash efficiency, it is running, use less than 8 pounds. 7 TIME AND...
.... These settings can be lost. 2 CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this function to save energy by pressing and holding the button for your washer. 8 OPTION BUTTONS The option buttons allow you do not press the START/PAUSE button within 4 minutes of selecting a cycle, the...settings. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the following cycles: STEAM FRESH™, ALLERGIENE™, SANITARY, BULKY/LARGE, PERM. If the washer is recommended to use this button to START the selected cycle. For high wash efficiency, it is running, use less than 8 pounds. 7 TIME AND...
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... knob to the desired cycle. The display will calculate the estimated time remaining. Press the button again to cycle through the settings until the washer has cooled. The water temperature of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance 1...to change the settings for that cycle, press the option button(s) to display additional settings for details) to the main wash compartment in the washer is available with every cycle. NOTE: Washing time can be washed with the same wash cycle. 2 PUT IN DETERGENT Open the dispenser ...
... knob to the desired cycle. The display will calculate the estimated time remaining. Press the button again to cycle through the settings until the washer has cooled. The water temperature of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance 1...to change the settings for that cycle, press the option button(s) to display additional settings for details) to the main wash compartment in the washer is available with every cycle. NOTE: Washing time can be washed with the same wash cycle. 2 PUT IN DETERGENT Open the dispenser ...
Owner's Manual
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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. If possible, do not see the water during washing, it with items. The door of the... load. Sort Laundry... Load large items first. • Large items should not be more than half of the total wash load. • The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be washed with lightly soiled ones. Different fabrics have different care requirements. Large, bulky items, such...
... 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. If possible, do not see the water during washing, it with items. The door of the... load. Sort Laundry... Load large items first. • Large items should not be more than half of the total wash load. • The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be washed with lightly soiled ones. Different fabrics have different care requirements. Large, bulky items, such...
Owner's Manual
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... our washing machine is normal for a small amount of water to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Using a regular detergent may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance. Designed specially to use with only High-Efficiency... (HE) detergents. To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to avoid early dispensing of your washer clean. HE detergents are formulated specifically for the HE symbol when purchasing detergent. They will be added at once in the dispenser...
... our washing machine is normal for a small amount of water to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Using a regular detergent may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance. Designed specially to use with only High-Efficiency... (HE) detergents. To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to avoid early dispensing of your washer clean. HE detergents are formulated specifically for the HE symbol when purchasing detergent. They will be added at once in the dispenser...
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... detergent may result in stained clothes. • Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with detergent of the cycle. Powdered detergent will be used in clothing and the washer. HOW TO USE LOADING THE DISPENSER Pre-wash Detergent Compartment Add liquid or powdered detergent to this compartment. • Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations when...
... detergent may result in stained clothes. • Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with detergent of the cycle. Powdered detergent will be used in clothing and the washer. HOW TO USE LOADING THE DISPENSER Pre-wash Detergent Compartment Add liquid or powdered detergent to this compartment. • Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations when...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING When the START/PAUSE button is operating. This allows you to adjust the amount of the clothes. The washer door will then indicate the estimated time remaining for the selected wash cycle. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the ...agitation portion of a top-loading washer. If the water level is locked. HOW TO USE THE TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the cycle progress and estimated...
... 1 ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING When the START/PAUSE button is operating. This allows you to adjust the amount of the clothes. The washer door will then indicate the estimated time remaining for the selected wash cycle. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the ...agitation portion of a top-loading washer. If the water level is locked. HOW TO USE THE TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the cycle progress and estimated...
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...fabrics. SPEED WASH CYCLE Use the Speed Wash cycle to release before opening the door. To Add STEAM to a Standard Cycle: 1 Turn on the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the Steam Fresh™ cycle. 2 Load up to 30 minutes to wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled... cycles. It brings new life to wrinkled clothes that have been stored for up to quickly reduce wrinkles and odor in the display. The washer will tumble the clothes for an extended time and makes heavily wrinkled clothes easier to these cycles provides superior cleaning performance while reducing energy and...
...fabrics. SPEED WASH CYCLE Use the Speed Wash cycle to release before opening the door. To Add STEAM to a Standard Cycle: 1 Turn on the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the Steam Fresh™ cycle. 2 Load up to 30 minutes to wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled... cycles. It brings new life to wrinkled clothes that have been stored for up to quickly reduce wrinkles and odor in the display. The washer will tumble the clothes for an extended time and makes heavily wrinkled clothes easier to these cycles provides superior cleaning performance while reducing energy and...
Owner's Manual
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... and rinse temperature combination for details. IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT COLDWASH™ CYCLES: • When you are selected automatically. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the type and size of all rinsing cycles are set as cold. CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS Each cycle...wash time will be increased up to start automatically. Follow the fabric care label for the desired setting is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to these cycles provides reduce energy usage and same washing performance as delicates, require a slower spin speed. Some ...
... and rinse temperature combination for details. IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT COLDWASH™ CYCLES: • When you are selected automatically. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the type and size of all rinsing cycles are set as cold. CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS Each cycle...wash time will be increased up to start automatically. Follow the fabric care label for the desired setting is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to these cycles provides reduce energy usage and same washing performance as delicates, require a slower spin speed. Some ...
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...second delay in the usual manner. 24 Recommended amount for this load Detergent manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load NOTE: Because the washer uses a very small amount of the detergent drawer with detergent/ dditive amounts based on the load size the machine has detected. This...pause the cycle. 4 Fill the detergent and additive compartments of water, care should be activated for a full load Example 2 : If the washer has detected a large load size, the display may only show all four bars lighted. Never exceed manufacturer To use . Recommended amount for this...
...second delay in the usual manner. 24 Recommended amount for this load Detergent manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load NOTE: Because the washer uses a very small amount of the detergent drawer with detergent/ dditive amounts based on the load size the machine has detected. This...pause the cycle. 4 Fill the detergent and additive compartments of water, care should be activated for a full load Example 2 : If the washer has detected a large load size, the display may only show all four bars lighted. Never exceed manufacturer To use . Recommended amount for this...