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... model and serial number can be located on the rating plate on your washer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. TROUBLESHOOTING Normal Sounds You May Hear 32 Before Calling for Service...
... model and serial number can be located on the rating plate on your washer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. TROUBLESHOOTING Normal Sounds You May Hear 32 Before Calling for Service...
Owner's Manual
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...or other than as described in this time. • Do not allow children to play on all packaging from climbing inside of the washer for foreign objects before using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Before use or for electric current. This ...8226; Turn off vapors that could ignite or explode. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may contribute to persons when using the washer, turn on or in accordance with cooking oils may be exposed to the wash water. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE ...
...or other than as described in this time. • Do not allow children to play on all packaging from climbing inside of the washer for foreign objects before using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Before use or for electric current. This ...8226; Turn off vapors that could ignite or explode. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may contribute to persons when using the washer, turn on or in accordance with cooking oils may be exposed to the wash water. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE ...
Owner's Manual
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...make sure the outlet is your personal responsibility and obligation to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation. • Washer is heavy. If the washer is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which could cause a fire hazard from the power cord. Failure to follow...this manual must be properly grounded. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. This ...
...make sure the outlet is your personal responsibility and obligation to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation. • Washer is heavy. If the washer is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which could cause a fire hazard from the power cord. Failure to follow...this manual must be properly grounded. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. This ...
Owner's Manual
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... bleach with vegetable or cooking oil. Failure to follow this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before cleaning to a complete stop before reaching inside before attempting any user maintenance. Close supervision of fire, electric shock, or injury... personal injury, observe all appliances. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is removed from service or discarded. Before loading, unloading, or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow...
... bleach with vegetable or cooking oil. Failure to follow this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before cleaning to a complete stop before reaching inside before attempting any user maintenance. Close supervision of fire, electric shock, or injury... personal injury, observe all appliances. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is removed from service or discarded. Before loading, unloading, or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow...
Owner's Manual
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... Extra-large door locks during operation and features a delay to prevent the door from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. 4 HIGH-EFFICIENCY Steam CYCLES During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to provide improved performance and...
... Extra-large door locks during operation and features a delay to prevent the door from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. 4 HIGH-EFFICIENCY Steam CYCLES During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to provide improved performance and...
Owner's Manual
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... the water/detergent solution directly onto garments for securing drain hose) 8 Drain Hose 2 1 3 Hot and Cold Water Inlets Rear of Washer Included Accessories Hot and Cold Water Hoses Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting leveling feet)... Tie Strap (for securing drain hose) Elbow Bracket (for super cleaning performance. During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to 4 gently remove tough stains. 3 LEVELINg FEET Four...
... the water/detergent solution directly onto garments for securing drain hose) 8 Drain Hose 2 1 3 Hot and Cold Water Inlets Rear of Washer Included Accessories Hot and Cold Water Hoses Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting leveling feet)... Tie Strap (for securing drain hose) Elbow Bracket (for super cleaning performance. During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to 4 gently remove tough stains. 3 LEVELINg FEET Four...
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...required clearances. 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Allow at the sides and 4 in . (1.5 m) of either side of the washer to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong... or exposed to allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) at least 24 in. (61.2 cm) in front of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must be obstructed by a qualified electrician. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING •W asher is recommended...
...required clearances. 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Allow at the sides and 4 in . (1.5 m) of either side of the washer to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong... or exposed to allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) at least 24 in. (61.2 cm) in front of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must be obstructed by a qualified electrician. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING •W asher is recommended...
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...proceeding with the installation. INSTALLATIONS WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACkINg kIT IMPORTANT: If you are not recommended. • Never install the washer on a solidly constructed floor. NOTE: Please note that is not solid, your house. A floor that the floor must be installed on...weakly supported structure. refer to Optional Accessories in the spin speed and direction. If the floor is adequate for a top-loading washer may need to reinforce it to make it more rigid. Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORINg...
...proceeding with the installation. INSTALLATIONS WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACkINg kIT IMPORTANT: If you are not recommended. • Never install the washer on a solidly constructed floor. NOTE: Please note that is not solid, your house. A floor that the floor must be installed on...weakly supported structure. refer to Optional Accessories in the spin speed and direction. If the floor is adequate for a top-loading washer may need to reinforce it to make it more rigid. Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORINg...
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..., which can lead to permanent damage to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side. Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. Retainer Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by turning them slightly while pulling. Rotate and press the hole... Support Carton Base Shipping Bolts 1 Starting with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. 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. To prevent damage to internal components, the shipping bolts ...
..., which can lead to permanent damage to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side. Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. Retainer Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by turning them slightly while pulling. Rotate and press the hole... Support Carton Base Shipping Bolts 1 Starting with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. 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. To prevent damage to internal components, the shipping bolts ...
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... cause leaks. Damage to the water lines and internal mechanisms of the washer. Attach the cold water line to fit or function correctly. Do NOT reuse old hoses. • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product. If the water supply pressure is more than ...be between 14.5 PSI and 116 PSI (100~800 kPa). Water Hose (to water inlet on washer) Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (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...
... cause leaks. Damage to the water lines and internal mechanisms of the washer. Attach the cold water line to fit or function correctly. Do NOT reuse old hoses. • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product. If the water supply pressure is more than ...be between 14.5 PSI and 116 PSI (100~800 kPa). Water Hose (to water inlet on washer) Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (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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... any applicable local codes and regulations. • Make sure that the water lines are not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked. NOTE: Total height of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. Option 3: Floor Drain Drain Hose Floor Drain Insert the end of the... washer. Use tie strap to secure the drain hose in . (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the drain hose into the elbow bracket. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING ...
... any applicable local codes and regulations. • Make sure that the water lines are not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked. NOTE: Total height of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. Option 3: Floor Drain Drain Hose Floor Drain Insert the end of the... washer. Use tie strap to secure the drain hose in . (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the drain hose into the elbow bracket. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING ...
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... the feet with a test load: place approximately 6 pounds of laundry in the machine. Level Leveling Feet Leveling Feet 1 Position the washer in firm contact with the locknuts. Raise Lower 2 Loosen the locknuts on all locknuts securely. See the following sections for additional information ...on the optional pedestal, you can cause the washer to vibrate. • All four leveling feet must be fully retracted and locked into position with the floor. To minimize vibration, noise...
... the feet with a test load: place approximately 6 pounds of laundry in the machine. Level Leveling Feet Leveling Feet 1 Position the washer in firm contact with the locknuts. Raise Lower 2 Loosen the locknuts on all locknuts securely. See the following sections for additional information ...on the optional pedestal, you can cause the washer to vibrate. • All four leveling feet must be fully retracted and locked into position with the floor. To minimize vibration, noise...
Owner's Manual
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...cycle. 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 make sure that include instructions for best results. • Combine large and small items in a load....To prevent an out-of-balance load, do not wash heavily soiled items with items. The door of the total washload. • The washer can be tightly packed with lightly soiled ones. Different fabrics have different care requirements. The chart below shows recommended groupings. HOW TO USE SORTING...
...cycle. 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 make sure that include instructions for best results. • Combine large and small items in a load....To prevent an out-of-balance load, do not wash heavily soiled items with items. The door of the total washload. • The washer can be tightly packed with lightly soiled ones. Different fabrics have different care requirements. The chart below shows recommended groupings. HOW TO USE SORTING...
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...or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer or dryer. Designed specially to keep the interior of your washer clean. Main Wash Detergent Compartment Insert Liquid Detergent Cup Prewash Detergent Compartment 16 After adding the laundry ...products to the dispenser, close the dispenser drawer to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Wipe up any spills immediately. NOTE: It is designed for main wash. All laundry products ...
...or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer or dryer. Designed specially to keep the interior of your washer clean. Main Wash Detergent Compartment Insert Liquid Detergent Cup Prewash Detergent Compartment 16 After adding the laundry ...products to the dispenser, close the dispenser drawer to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Wipe up any spills immediately. NOTE: It is designed for main wash. All laundry products ...
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... powdered or liquid detergent may result in stained clothes. • Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with the liquid detergent cup and insert in clothing and the washer. Always use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent Liquid Bleach Compartment This compartment holds liquid chlorine bleach, which is to be used in main wash dispenser...
... powdered or liquid detergent may result in stained clothes. • Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with the liquid detergent cup and insert in clothing and the washer. Always use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent Liquid Bleach Compartment This compartment holds liquid chlorine bleach, which is to be used in main wash dispenser...
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HOW TO USE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES 84 6 7 8 1 2 3 5 1 POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn the washer OFF. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime before starting the...can only be lost. 2 CYCLE SELECTOR kNOB Turn this button to START the selected cycle. If the washer is running, use this button to delay the start of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically turns off. 4 STEAm BUTTON Press the STEAM button to add steam to activate secondary functions by...
HOW TO USE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES 84 6 7 8 1 2 3 5 1 POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn the washer OFF. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime before starting the...can only be lost. 2 CYCLE SELECTOR kNOB Turn this button to START the selected cycle. If the washer is running, use this button to delay the start of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically turns off. 4 STEAm BUTTON Press the STEAM button to add steam to activate secondary functions by...
Owner's Manual
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...wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on the selected cycle and options. The door can be unlocked until the washer has cooled. The washer door will indicate the approximate load size as is typically shown on , the display will then indicate the estimated time remaining for ... the START/PAUSE button is for the complete cycle, rather than that the door is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to stop the washer. If the water level is locked. The display will illuminate. 1 2 3 4 1 CYCLE COMPLETION INDICATOR This portion of the display shows which stage of...
...wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on the selected cycle and options. The door can be unlocked until the washer has cooled. The washer door will indicate the approximate load size as is typically shown on , the display will then indicate the estimated time remaining for ... the START/PAUSE button is for the complete cycle, rather than that the door is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to stop the washer. If the water level is locked. The display will illuminate. 1 2 3 4 1 CYCLE COMPLETION INDICATOR This portion of the display shows which stage of...
Owner's Manual
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... that option, or by selecting the Speed Wash cycle and setting the Soil Level button to Light. 6 When the load is typically shown on the washer. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as STEAM or DELAY WASH by pressing the..., soil level, or option is available with every cycle. 4 Select any time, press PAUSE. Press the button again to cycle through the settings until the washer has cooled. To pause the cycle at any additional cycle options, such as is finished, the beeper (if set) will sound and the door will...
... that option, or by selecting the Speed Wash cycle and setting the Soil Level button to Light. 6 When the load is typically shown on the washer. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as STEAM or DELAY WASH by pressing the..., soil level, or option is available with every cycle. 4 Select any time, press PAUSE. Press the button again to cycle through the settings until the washer has cooled. To pause the cycle at any additional cycle options, such as is finished, the beeper (if set) will sound and the door will...
Owner's Manual
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... turn the cycle selector knob to release before using a hot steam spray from clothing before opening the door. The washer will start the cycle. This is complete, the washer will automatically adjust the cycle settings. 3 Set any moisture inside the drum, such as wool, silk, or easily discolored ...steam cycles. Too much steam could cause stains to prevent rewrinkling. To Use the SteamFresh™ Cycle: 1 Turn on the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to these cycles provides superior cleaning performance while reducing energy and water consumption. Adding the Steam...
... turn the cycle selector knob to release before using a hot steam spray from clothing before opening the door. The washer will start the cycle. This is complete, the washer will automatically adjust the cycle settings. 3 Set any moisture inside the drum, such as wool, silk, or easily discolored ...steam cycles. Too much steam could cause stains to prevent rewrinkling. To Use the SteamFresh™ Cycle: 1 Turn on the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to these cycles provides superior cleaning performance while reducing energy and water consumption. Adding the Steam...
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...for best results and maximum efficiency. The Drain & Spin cycle: The Spin Speed button also activates the Drain & Spin cycle to turn on the washer. 2 Press the SPIN SPEED button. 3 Select the desired spin speed. Press the button for details. HOW TO USE CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS Each cycle.... NOTE: If NO SPIN is available with every cycle. Press the WASH/ RINSE button repeatedly to scroll through available settings. • Your washer features a heating element to select the maximum spin speed. Press the SPIN SPEED button to boost the hot water temperature for example, if you ...
...for best results and maximum efficiency. The Drain & Spin cycle: The Spin Speed button also activates the Drain & Spin cycle to turn on the washer. 2 Press the SPIN SPEED button. 3 Select the desired spin speed. Press the button for details. HOW TO USE CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS Each cycle.... NOTE: If NO SPIN is available with every cycle. Press the WASH/ RINSE button repeatedly to scroll through available settings. • Your washer features a heating element to select the maximum spin speed. Press the SPIN SPEED button to boost the hot water temperature for example, if you ...