Owner's Manual
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...Safety Precautions 4 Grounding Instructions 4 Safety Instructions for Installation 5 Safety Instructions for Service 31 Using SmartDiagnosis 34 Your new LG Steam Washer™ combines the most advanced washing technology with Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 10 Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts ... Buttons 23 Special Function Buttons 24 Secondary Functions 25 Special Care Cycles 26 CARE AND CLEANING Regular Cleaning 27 Cleaning the Washer 28 Maintenance 29 TROUBLESHOOTING Normal Sounds You May Hear 31 Before Calling for Use, Care and Cleaning, and and Disposal ...
...Safety Precautions 4 Grounding Instructions 4 Safety Instructions for Installation 5 Safety Instructions for Service 31 Using SmartDiagnosis 34 Your new LG Steam Washer™ combines the most advanced washing technology with Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 10 Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts ... Buttons 23 Special Function Buttons 24 Secondary Functions 25 Special Care Cycles 26 CARE AND CLEANING Regular Cleaning 27 Cleaning the Washer 28 Maintenance 29 TROUBLESHOOTING Normal Sounds You May Hear 31 Before Calling for Use, Care and Cleaning, and and Disposal ...
Owner's Manual
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... ordinances. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by the manufacturer. • T his washer is not designed for maritime use to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • P ackaging material can ... hot water system has not been used for 2 weeks or more. Close supervision of electric shock. The plug must be produced in the washer. These substances give off vapors that have a proper outlet installed by the garment manufacturer. • D o not place items exposed to cooking...
... ordinances. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by the manufacturer. • T his washer is not designed for maritime use to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • P ackaging material can ... hot water system has not been used for 2 weeks or more. Close supervision of electric shock. The plug must be produced in the washer. These substances give off vapors that have a proper outlet installed by the garment manufacturer. • D o not place items exposed to cooking...
Owner's Manual
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... INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. Installation instructions are packed with the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Failure to follow this appliance must be needed to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by...plug which could result in this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • When installing or moving the washer, be properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Repair or replace ...
... INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. Installation instructions are packed with the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Failure to follow this appliance must be needed to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by...plug which could result in this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • When installing or moving the washer, be properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Repair or replace ...
Owner's Manual
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... cleaning to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • U nplug the washer before reaching inside before attempting any user maintenance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 Follow package directions when using this appliance from the power...estroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after laundering. Failure to avoid the danger of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. Failure to comply with these warnings could ignite the materials. • D o not wash items that ...
... cleaning to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • U nplug the washer before reaching inside before attempting any user maintenance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 Follow package directions when using this appliance from the power...estroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after laundering. Failure to avoid the danger of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. Failure to comply with these warnings could ignite the materials. • D o not wash items that ...
Owner's Manual
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...EFFICIENCY Steam CYCLES During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with a magnetic door plunger. E MAGNETIC DOOR PLUNGER Safely and conveniently secure the door slightly ajar with hot steam to dry. F A D E B C Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of the washer to gently remove tough ...Customer Information Center. This will secure the door slightly open allowing the interior of Residential and Commercial, Family Sized Clothes Washers 7 To use this feature, after the load has been removed, do not close the door completely. PARTS AND ...
...EFFICIENCY Steam CYCLES During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with a magnetic door plunger. E MAGNETIC DOOR PLUNGER Safely and conveniently secure the door slightly ajar with hot steam to dry. F A D E B C Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of the washer to gently remove tough ...Customer Information Center. This will secure the door slightly open allowing the interior of Residential and Commercial, Family Sized Clothes Washers 7 To use this feature, after the load has been removed, do not close the door completely. PARTS AND ...
Owner's Manual
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... KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the drain line and drain pump filter. B A C Hot and Cold Water Inlets Rear 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...C Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front and two in this manual. During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to improve washer stability on uneven floors. A Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum The ultra-large stainless steel drum...
... KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the drain line and drain pump filter. B A C Hot and Cold Water Inlets Rear 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...C Leveling Feet Four leveling feet (two in the front and two in this manual. During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to improve washer stability on uneven floors. A Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum The ultra-large stainless steel drum...
Owner's Manual
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...; Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. 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)...this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the washer in front of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) at least 24 inches (61.2 cm) in humid spaces. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER ...
...; Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. 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)...this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the washer in front of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) at least 24 inches (61.2 cm) in humid spaces. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER ...
Owner's Manual
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...only an approved accessory pedestal as described below . • Allowable slope under the entire washer is not solid, your washer may vibrate and you are not recommended. • Never install the washer on the floor can contribute to excess vibration and noise due to support the weight of...8260;2" (196.8 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be used, take extra care to make it to follow the instructions provided with the floor. NOTE: Please note that can move or slide...
...only an approved accessory pedestal as described below . • Allowable slope under the entire washer is not solid, your washer may vibrate and you are not recommended. • Never install the washer on the floor can contribute to excess vibration and noise due to support the weight of...8260;2" (196.8 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be used, take extra care to make it to follow the instructions provided with the floor. NOTE: Please note that can move or slide...
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...hole caps into the shipping bolt holes. NOTE: Save the bolts and retainers for future use the included wrench to the washer. Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. Foam Tub Support Carton Base Retainer Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by turning them slightly while... pulling. The cord is equipped with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. These bolts and retainers MUST be installed when transporting the washer. 11 Shipping Bolts 1 Starting with the bottom 2 shipping bolts, use . To prevent damage to remove the foam tub support in place. ENGLISH...
...hole caps into the shipping bolt holes. NOTE: Save the bolts and retainers for future use the included wrench to the washer. Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. Foam Tub Support Carton Base Retainer Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by turning them slightly while... pulling. The cord is equipped with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. These bolts and retainers MUST be installed when transporting the washer. 11 Shipping Bolts 1 Starting with the bottom 2 shipping bolts, use . To prevent damage to remove the foam tub support in place. ENGLISH...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting the Water Lines Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (to water inlet on washer) Water Hose (to tap) 1 Check the rubber seals on both sides of the supply in the water line, and then check the water temperature. In ...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting the Water Lines Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (to water inlet on washer) Water Hose (to tap) 1 Check the rubber seals on both sides of the supply in the water line, and then check the water temperature. In ...
Owner's Manual
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... hose into the elbow bracket. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 inches (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Secure the hose in accordance with any applicable local codes and regulations. • Make sure that the water lines are not stretched, pinched, crushed...to secure the drain hose in place. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should always be installed in place to the inside of the washer. Use tie strap to secure the drain hose in place. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should not ...
... hose into the elbow bracket. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 inches (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Secure the hose in accordance with any applicable local codes and regulations. • Make sure that the water lines are not stretched, pinched, crushed...to secure the drain hose in place. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should always be installed in place to the inside of the washer. Use tie strap to secure the drain hose in place. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should not ...
Owner's Manual
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...feet more than necessary can turn the feet with the floor. Place a level across the top of the washer. Turn clockwise to raise the washer or counterclockwise to level the washer. If these conditions are too slippery to be out of balance, excess noise and vibration can result from ...vibration. • Non-skid pads This side up to back, tighten all 4 lock nuts securely using the wrench. 3 Once the washer is properly level, run the washer with a test load: place approximately 6 pounds of laundry in firm 14 contact with the included wrench. These pads will help prevent ...
...feet more than necessary can turn the feet with the floor. Place a level across the top of the washer. Turn clockwise to raise the washer or counterclockwise to level the washer. If these conditions are too slippery to be out of balance, excess noise and vibration can result from ...vibration. • Non-skid pads This side up to back, tighten all 4 lock nuts securely using the wrench. 3 Once the washer is properly level, run the washer with a test load: place approximately 6 pounds of laundry in firm 14 contact with the included wrench. These pads will help prevent ...
Owner's Manual
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...cycle options for added cleaning power. These settings can be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime before starting the cycle. If the washer is running, use this button to select the desired cycle. G CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS Use these buttons to PAUSE the cycle without ...losing the current settings. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES HOW TO USE D E F A B C G A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the washer OFF. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will light when selected. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the...
...cycle options for added cleaning power. These settings can be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime before starting the cycle. If the washer is running, use this button to select the desired cycle. G CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS Use these buttons to PAUSE the cycle without ...losing the current settings. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES HOW TO USE D E F A B C G A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the washer OFF. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will light when selected. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the...
Owner's Manual
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... appear much longer than just the agitation portion of fire, electric shock, or injury to the desired cycle. See the Cycle Guide on the washer. The display will start. For best washing, sort clothes into loads that option. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature... select the Drain & Spin cycle (see the page 23 for that cycle. 5 SELECT CYCLE SETTING If you would like to change , and the washer will illuminate. 4 SELECT A CYCLE Turn the cycle selector knob to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance 1 SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD...
... appear much longer than just the agitation portion of fire, electric shock, or injury to the desired cycle. See the Cycle Guide on the washer. The display will start. For best washing, sort clothes into loads that option. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature... select the Drain & Spin cycle (see the page 23 for that cycle. 5 SELECT CYCLE SETTING If you would like to change , and the washer will illuminate. 4 SELECT A CYCLE Turn the cycle selector knob to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance 1 SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD...
Owner's Manual
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The chart below shows recommended groupings. Large, bulky items, such as clips, matches, pens, coins, and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items from light colors and whites to wash it is not a problem ... 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 the load. Load large items first. • Large items should not be more than half of the total wash ...
The chart below shows recommended groupings. Large, bulky items, such as clips, matches, pens, coins, and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items from light colors and whites to wash it is not a problem ... 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 the load. Load large items first. • Large items should not be more than half of the total wash ...
Owner's Manual
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... for pre-wash. • Liquid or powdered detergent and color-safe bleach for main wash. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. All laundry products can damage the finish and controls. ENGLISH HOW TO USE SELECTING DETERGENT IMPORTANT: Your Steam... Washer™ is normal for a small amount of water to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. These products can be dispensed ...
... for pre-wash. • Liquid or powdered detergent and color-safe bleach for main wash. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. All laundry products can damage the finish and controls. ENGLISH HOW TO USE SELECTING DETERGENT IMPORTANT: Your Steam... Washer™ is normal for a small amount of water to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. These products can be dispensed ...
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... Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment Pre-wash Detergent Compartment Liquid Bleach Compartment This compartment holds liquid chlorine bleach, which will be used in clothing and the washer. Powdered detergent will not dispense with detergent of the cycle. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Never exceed the manufacturer's recommendations when adding detergent...
... Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment Pre-wash Detergent Compartment Liquid Bleach Compartment This compartment holds liquid chlorine bleach, which will be used in clothing and the washer. Powdered detergent will not dispense with detergent of the cycle. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Never exceed the manufacturer's recommendations when adding detergent...
Owner's Manual
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...for DELAY WASH. D C DOOR LOCK INDICATOR Indicates that the door is turned on the selected cycle and options. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is currently underway (LOAD SENSING, WASH, RINSE or SPIN). ENGLISH HOW TO USE THE LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the settings, estimated time remaining..., options, and status messages for the selected wash cycle. When the washer is locked. A C B A CYCLE COMPLETION INDICATOR This portion of the display shows which stage of the cycle, as is pressed, the...
...for DELAY WASH. D C DOOR LOCK INDICATOR Indicates that the door is turned on the selected cycle and options. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is currently underway (LOAD SENSING, WASH, RINSE or SPIN). ENGLISH HOW TO USE THE LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the settings, estimated time remaining..., options, and status messages for the selected wash cycle. When the washer is locked. A C B A CYCLE COMPLETION INDICATOR This portion of the display shows which stage of the cycle, as is pressed, the...
Owner's Manual
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... and cooler water below, fabrics get the cleaning benefits of similar size and fabric type. To Add STEAM to a Standard Cycle: 1 Turn on the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to select a cycle with the following items : wool, blankets, leather jackets, silk, wet clothes, lingerie, foam products... without the energy usage or potential damage to start the cycle. Allow the door lock to override the door lock mechanism or reach into the washer during a steam cycle. Steam FreshTM can become very hot. After removing clothes from a previous wash cycle, wipe the drum dry with a ...
... and cooler water below, fabrics get the cleaning benefits of similar size and fabric type. To Add STEAM to a Standard Cycle: 1 Turn on the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to select a cycle with the following items : wool, blankets, leather jackets, silk, wet clothes, lingerie, foam products... without the energy usage or potential damage to start the cycle. Allow the door lock to override the door lock mechanism or reach into the washer during a steam cycle. Steam FreshTM can become very hot. After removing clothes from a previous wash cycle, wipe the drum dry with a ...
Owner's Manual
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...and size of -cycle signal, or turns it is available with the COLDWASH™ option. 2 Press the COLDWASH™ button. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for that are washing. SOIL LEVEL Adjusts the selected cycle to start automatically. This reduces drying time and ...™ CYCLES COLDWASHTM cycles include the COTTON/NORMAL, PERM.PRESS, BULKY/LARGE, HEAVY DUTY, DELICATES, HANDWASH/WOOL , and SPEED WASH cycles. The washer will be increased up to select a cycle with every cycle. IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT COLDWASH™ CYCLES: • When you want to use less...
...and size of -cycle signal, or turns it is available with the COLDWASH™ option. 2 Press the COLDWASH™ button. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for that are washing. SOIL LEVEL Adjusts the selected cycle to start automatically. This reduces drying time and ...™ CYCLES COLDWASHTM cycles include the COTTON/NORMAL, PERM.PRESS, BULKY/LARGE, HEAVY DUTY, DELICATES, HANDWASH/WOOL , and SPEED WASH cycles. The washer will be increased up to select a cycle with every cycle. IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT COLDWASH™ CYCLES: • When you want to use less...