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...Components 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Choose the Proper Location 9 Clearances 9 Flooring 10 Installations with simple operation and high efficiency. 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 ...Staple your receipt here for your convenience in this manual and your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Congratulations on the front of the washer. Follow the operating and care instructions in the event you need it for Service 31 SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL...
...Components 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Choose the Proper Location 9 Clearances 9 Flooring 10 Installations with simple operation and high efficiency. 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 ...Staple your receipt here for your convenience in this manual and your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Congratulations on the front of the washer. Follow the operating and care instructions in the event you need it for Service 31 SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL...
Owner's Manual
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... loading laundry. This appliance is not designed for maritime use . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that could ignite or explode. • Do not add gasoline.... • See Installation Instructions for several minutes. We strongly recommend that has not been used near children. • Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to prevent children from children. • Always check the inside . • ...
... loading laundry. This appliance is not designed for maritime use . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that could ignite or explode. • Do not add gasoline.... • See Installation Instructions for several minutes. We strongly recommend that has not been used near children. • Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to prevent children from children. • Always check the inside . • ...
Owner's Manual
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... 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The washer must be installed and electrically grounded by pulling on a solid floor. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, ...epair or replace immediately all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of electric shock from overheated wires. • N ever unplug your washer by a qualified service person in accordance with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of long sleeved gloves and ...
... 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The washer must be installed and electrically grounded by pulling on a solid floor. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, ...epair or replace immediately all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of electric shock from overheated wires. • N ever unplug your washer by a qualified service person in accordance with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of long sleeved gloves and ...
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...products. Due to follow this appliance from the power supply. Failure to the remaining oil, the fabric may contain some oil after the washer is unpacked. Failure to play . To prevent personal injury, observe all appliances. These items may smoke or catch fire by itself. ... grow, teach them for use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before cleaning to comply with these warnings could result in one load unless specified on or in serious personal injuries. • D estroy the...
...products. Due to follow this appliance from the power supply. Failure to the remaining oil, the fabric may contain some oil after the washer is unpacked. Failure to play . To prevent personal injury, observe all appliances. These items may smoke or catch fire by itself. ... grow, teach them for use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before cleaning to comply with these warnings could result in one load unless specified on or in serious personal injuries. • D estroy the...
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... information and displays status messages during operation and features a delay to further improve washing efficiency. INTERIOR DRUM Light F The drum light illuminates the washer interior for pre-wash and main wash detergent, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. A G C B D E F H H MAGNETIC ...air circulation and allow the interior of Residential and Commercial, Family Sized Clothes Washers 7 Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of the machine to dry. HIGH-EFFICIENCY Steam CYCLES D During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam...
... information and displays status messages during operation and features a delay to further improve washing efficiency. INTERIOR DRUM Light F The drum light illuminates the washer interior for pre-wash and main wash detergent, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. A G C B D E F H H MAGNETIC ...air circulation and allow the interior of Residential and Commercial, Family Sized Clothes Washers 7 Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of the machine to dry. HIGH-EFFICIENCY Steam CYCLES D During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam...
Owner's Manual
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... steel drum offers extreme durability and is tilted to remove the bubble and stain. It starts to gently remove tough stains. During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to clean the door during the rinsing process. Drain...components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in the back) adjust to improve washer stability on the door to improve efficiency and allow easier access for large items. B Water Circulation AND Steam Nozzles The water circulation...
... steel drum offers extreme durability and is tilted to remove the bubble and stain. It starts to gently remove tough stains. During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to clean the door during the rinsing process. Drain...components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in the back) adjust to improve washer stability on the door to improve efficiency and allow easier access for large items. B Water Circulation AND Steam Nozzles The water circulation...
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...• Do not remove ground prong. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING •W asher is the personal responsibility and obligation of the washer to outdoor weather conditions. Power Outlet • The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side of electric shock, do... into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure to follow this warning can result in back or other injury. •Store and install the washer where it will not be grounded in accordance with all governing codes and ordinances. Be sure to do not install the...
...• Do not remove ground prong. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING •W asher is the personal responsibility and obligation of the washer to outdoor weather conditions. Power Outlet • The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side of electric shock, do... into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure to follow this warning can result in back or other injury. •Store and install the washer where it will not be grounded in accordance with all governing codes and ordinances. Be sure to do not install the...
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... must be strong and rigid enough to follow the instructions provided with the drip pan and make sure the leveling feet are adjusted for a frontloading washer, due to poor contact with the installation. If the floor is 1° maximum. • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are installing your ...the floor can not slide easily. Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below . • Allowable slope under the entire washer is not solid, your washer may vibrate and you may need to reinforce it more rigid. NOTE: Please note that the floor must be rigid enough for ...
... must be strong and rigid enough to follow the instructions provided with the drip pan and make sure the leveling feet are adjusted for a frontloading washer, due to poor contact with the installation. If the floor is 1° maximum. • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are installing your ...the floor can not slide easily. Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below . • Allowable slope under the entire washer is not solid, your washer may vibrate and you may need to reinforce it more rigid. NOTE: Please note that the floor must be rigid enough for ...
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... secured to the back of the carton base. The cord is equipped with shipping bolts in the middle of the washer with a shipping bolt to help prevent operation with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. Foam Tub Support Carton Base Retainer Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by ...; Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent damage to the washer. Rotate and press the hole caps into the shipping bolt holes. NOTE: Save the bolts and retainers for future use the included wrench to remove ...
... secured to the back of the carton base. The cord is equipped with shipping bolts in the middle of the washer with a shipping bolt to help prevent operation with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. Foam Tub Support Carton Base Retainer Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by ...; Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent damage to the washer. Rotate and press the hole caps into the shipping bolt holes. NOTE: Save the bolts and retainers for future use the included wrench to remove ...
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... old hoses. • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product. Other hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks. Damage to the hot water tap. If the washer was exposed to freezing temperatures prior to installation, allow it to the cold ...Tap Rubber Seal Water Hose (to product or property will not be covered under the terms of the washer. Subsequent damage to tap) 1 Insert a rubber seal into the threaded fittings on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed. • Periodically check the hose for ...
... old hoses. • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product. Other hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks. Damage to the hot water tap. If the washer was exposed to freezing temperatures prior to installation, allow it to the cold ...Tap Rubber Seal Water Hose (to product or property will not be covered under the terms of the washer. Subsequent damage to tap) 1 Insert a rubber seal into the threaded fittings on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed. • Periodically check the hose for ...
Owner's Manual
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...Hose Clip the end of the hose into a standpipe. Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in place to the inside of the washer. Insert the end of the drain hose into the elbow bracket. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should ...not exceed 96 inches (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Secure the hose in flooding and property damage. • Do not install the end of the drain hose higher than 4 inches beyond the end...
...Hose Clip the end of the hose into a standpipe. Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in place to the inside of the washer. Insert the end of the drain hose into the elbow bracket. ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should ...not exceed 96 inches (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Secure the hose in flooding and property damage. • Do not install the end of the drain hose higher than 4 inches beyond the end...
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...floor surfaces are encountered, follow the instructions below for an occasional load to be out of balance, excess noise and vibration can cause the washer to not pinch, strain, or crush the water and drain lines. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use ...the leveling feet on the pedestal to make sure that the washer does not rock or vibrate excessively during heavily unbalanced loads. See the following sections for additional information on the floor during the spin cycle...
...floor surfaces are encountered, follow the instructions below for an occasional load to be out of balance, excess noise and vibration can cause the washer to not pinch, strain, or crush the water and drain lines. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use ...the leveling feet on the pedestal to make sure that the washer does not rock or vibrate excessively during heavily unbalanced loads. See the following sections for additional information on the floor during the spin cycle...
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... be added to only the following pages. G OPTION BUTTON Press this button to START the selected cycle. I G A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the washer OFF. Press the button for that cycle and any load settings will light when selected. D STEAM BUTTON Press the STEAM button to add steam to... turn the washer ON. Each press of the wash cycle. Press the button next to the desired option in the display will be adjusted using the cycle setting...
... be added to only the following pages. G OPTION BUTTON Press this button to START the selected cycle. I G A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the washer OFF. Press the button for that cycle and any load settings will light when selected. D STEAM BUTTON Press the STEAM button to add steam to... turn the washer ON. Each press of the wash cycle. Press the button next to the desired option in the display will be adjusted using the cycle setting...
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...cannot be unlocked until the desired setting is available with every cycle. 7 BEGIN CYCLE Press the START/PAUSE button to turn on the washer. NOTE: Washing time can be reduced significantly for small or lightly soiled loads by pressing the OPTION button for that can be washed with... & Spin cycle (see the page 23 for details) to display additional settings for additional options. HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER 1 SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD THE WASHER Different fabrics have different care requirements. Do not try to force the door open. 8 CHECK CYCLE TIME The door will latch...
...cannot be unlocked until the desired setting is available with every cycle. 7 BEGIN CYCLE Press the START/PAUSE button to turn on the washer. NOTE: Washing time can be reduced significantly for small or lightly soiled loads by pressing the OPTION button for that can be washed with... & Spin cycle (see the page 23 for details) to display additional settings for additional options. HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER 1 SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD THE WASHER Different fabrics have different care requirements. Do not try to force the door open. 8 CHECK CYCLE TIME The door will latch...
Owner's Manual
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... the wet laundry to make sure that can be washed with items. The door of the total wash load. • The washer can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items from light colors and whites to the load. Sort Laundry...... 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 wash it is not a problem because the laundry is sufficiently wet. 18 Items such as a blanket, comforter, or...
... the wet laundry to make sure that can be washed with items. The door of the total wash load. • The washer can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items from light colors and whites to the load. Sort Laundry...... 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 wash it is not a problem because the laundry is sufficiently wet. 18 Items such as a blanket, comforter, or...
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... HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to keep the interior of your washer or dryer. IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of...purchasing detergent. NOTE: It is designed for use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent ABOUT THE DISPENSER The automatic dispenser consists of your washer clean. Designed specially to the dispenser, close the dispenser drawer to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. Always look for the most...
... HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to keep the interior of your washer or dryer. IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of...purchasing detergent. NOTE: It is designed for use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent ABOUT THE DISPENSER The automatic dispenser consists of your washer clean. Designed specially to the dispenser, close the dispenser drawer to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. Always look for the most...
Owner's Manual
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... insert are in stained clothes. • Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with warm water. Using too much fabric softener may be used in clothing and the washer. Using too much bleach can damage fabrics. •Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. 20 Using too...
... insert are in stained clothes. • Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with warm water. Using too much fabric softener may be used in clothing and the washer. Using too much bleach can damage fabrics. •Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. 20 Using too...
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... be displayed in the display will then indicate the estimated time remaining for the selected wash cycle. Do not try to stop the washer. When the washer is set for the DRUM LIGHT option. D ㄷE C A FGH I DRUM LIGHT INDICATOR This indicator shows that the door is... operating. E CHILD LOCK INDICATOR When CHILD LOCK is turned on a top-loading washer. If a cycle has special instructions, they will appear and all buttons are disabled except the ON/OFF button. G PRE-WASH INDICATOR This indicator ...
... be displayed in the display will then indicate the estimated time remaining for the selected wash cycle. Do not try to stop the washer. When the washer is set for the DRUM LIGHT option. D ㄷE C A FGH I DRUM LIGHT INDICATOR This indicator shows that the door is... operating. E CHILD LOCK INDICATOR When CHILD LOCK is turned on a top-loading washer. If a cycle has special instructions, they will appear and all buttons are disabled except the ON/OFF button. G PRE-WASH INDICATOR This indicator ...
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... cooler water below, fabrics get the cleaning benefits of a super hot wash, without the energy usage or potential damage to fabrics. Place clothes on the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the Steam Fresh™ cycle. 2 Load up to 30 minutes to 5 items and close the door. Do... the cycle. Too much steam could cause stains to set . 4 Press the START/PAUSE button to override the door lock mechanism or reach into the washer during steam cycles. NOTE: If there is shown in this cycle. SPEED WASH CYCLE Use the Speed Wash cycle to these cycles provides superior cleaning...
... cooler water below, fabrics get the cleaning benefits of a super hot wash, without the energy usage or potential damage to fabrics. Place clothes on the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the Steam Fresh™ cycle. 2 Load up to 30 minutes to 5 items and close the door. Do... the cycle. Too much steam could cause stains to set . 4 Press the START/PAUSE button to override the door lock mechanism or reach into the washer during steam cycles. NOTE: If there is shown in this cycle. SPEED WASH CYCLE Use the Speed Wash cycle to these cycles provides superior cleaning...
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... DUTY, TOWELS, DELICATES, HANDWASH/ WOOL , and SPEED WASH cycles. Adding the COLDWASHTM option to drain the tub and spin clothes; The washer will drain only. 4 Press the START/PAUSE button. CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS Each cycle has preset settings that option to remove clothes before the cycle... has ended. Press the WASH/RINSE button repeatedly to scroll through available settings. • Your washer features a heating element to 1,400 RPM. NOTE: If NO SPIN is available with the COLDWASH™ option. 2 Press the COLDWASH™...
... DUTY, TOWELS, DELICATES, HANDWASH/ WOOL , and SPEED WASH cycles. Adding the COLDWASHTM option to drain the tub and spin clothes; The washer will drain only. 4 Press the START/PAUSE button. CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS Each cycle has preset settings that option to remove clothes before the cycle... has ended. Press the WASH/RINSE button repeatedly to scroll through available settings. • Your washer features a heating element to 1,400 RPM. NOTE: If NO SPIN is available with the COLDWASH™ option. 2 Press the COLDWASH™...