Owner's Manual
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...and care instructions in this manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. WARRANTY 35 Product Registration Information Model: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: The model and serial number can be located on the rating plate on your washer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. Congratulations on ... Sounds You May Hear 31 Before Calling for Service 31-33 SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Key Dimensions and Specifications 34 Optional Accessories 34 2 Your new LG Steam Washer™ combines the most advanced washing technology with many years of the...
...and care instructions in this manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. WARRANTY 35 Product Registration Information Model: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: The model and serial number can be located on the rating plate on your washer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. Congratulations on ... Sounds You May Hear 31 Before Calling for Service 31-33 SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Key Dimensions and Specifications 34 Optional Accessories 34 2 Your new LG Steam Washer™ combines the most advanced washing technology with many years of the...
Owner's Manual
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...event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of children is necessary when the washer is used for children. Close supervision of least resistance for grounding requirements. • ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the... or serviceman if you are in doubt as they give off vapors that has not been used near children. • Before the washer is properly grounded. Failure to prevent children from climbing inside of the equipment-grounding conductor can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock,...
...event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of children is necessary when the washer is used for children. Close supervision of least resistance for grounding requirements. • ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the... or serviceman if you are in doubt as they give off vapors that has not been used near children. • Before the washer is properly grounded. Failure to prevent children from climbing inside of the equipment-grounding conductor can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock,...
Owner's Manual
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...by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation. • Washer is properly grounded. Failure to follow this appliance must be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to follow this warning..., the information in humid spaces to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The washer should always be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure to minimize the possibillty of fire, electric shock, or injury to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...
...by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation. • Washer is properly grounded. Failure to follow this appliance must be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to follow this warning..., the information in humid spaces to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The washer should always be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure to minimize the possibillty of fire, electric shock, or injury to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...
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.... SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 Follow package directions when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of children's reach. Failure to comply with...Close supervision of children or small animals getting trapped inside . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is removed from service or discarded. These substances give off vapors that are soiled with these warnings could result in serious ...
.... SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 Follow package directions when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of children's reach. Failure to comply with...Close supervision of children or small animals getting trapped inside . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is removed from service or discarded. These substances give off vapors that are soiled with these warnings could result in serious ...
Owner's Manual
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...need replacement. 7 DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR Direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to further improve washing efficiency. 6 INTERIOR DRUM Light The drum light illuminates the washer interior for prewash and main wash detergent, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. 2 Control ...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 ...
...need replacement. 7 DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR Direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to further improve washing efficiency. 6 INTERIOR DRUM Light The drum light illuminates the washer interior for prewash and main wash detergent, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. 2 Control ...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 ...
Owner's Manual
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During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to...tilted to the drain line and drain pump filter. 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...the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in the back) adjust to improve washer stability on uneven floors. 4 DRAIN ACCESS PANEL Provides access to improve efficiency and allow easier access for large ...
During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to...tilted to the drain line and drain pump filter. 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...the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in the back) adjust to improve washer stability on uneven floors. 4 DRAIN ACCESS PANEL Provides access to improve efficiency and allow easier access for large ...
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...Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is easily accessible. • Do not overload the outlet with more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Power Outlet • The power outlet must not be positioned so that may increase the required clearances. 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm...LOCATION wWARNING •W asher is the personal responsibility and obligation of the product owner to have a proper outlet installed by carpeting when the washer is installed on a carpeted floor. • Do not remove ground prong. Failure to do so can cause serious injury, fire, ...
...Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is easily accessible. • Do not overload the outlet with more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Power Outlet • The power outlet must not be positioned so that may increase the required clearances. 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm...LOCATION wWARNING •W asher is the personal responsibility and obligation of the product owner to have a proper outlet installed by carpeting when the washer is installed on a carpeted floor. • Do not remove ground prong. Failure to do so can cause serious injury, fire, ...
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... solid, your house. See the NOTE at right. • Allowable slope under the entire washer is adequate for a top-loading washer may not be rigid enough for a frontloading washer, due to the difference in this manual or to the Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required... platform or weakly supported structure. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORINg • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be strong and rigid enough to support the weight of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below. ...
... solid, your house. See the NOTE at right. • Allowable slope under the entire washer is adequate for a top-loading washer may not be rigid enough for a frontloading washer, due to the difference in this manual or to the Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required... platform or weakly supported structure. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORINg • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be strong and rigid enough to support the weight of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below. ...
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... • Remove all protective vinyl film from the carton base, be sure to protect the finish during transport, the washer is secured to the back of the washer with a shipping bolt to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its front or back. Do NOT...Removing the Protective Film The front of the carton base. IMPORTANT: To prevent internal damage during shipping, and should be removed before operating the washer. • Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise, which can cause deform, smoke and fire. Failure ...
... • Remove all protective vinyl film from the carton base, be sure to protect the finish during transport, the washer is secured to the back of the washer with a shipping bolt to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its front or back. Do NOT...Removing the Protective Film The front of the carton base. IMPORTANT: To prevent internal damage during shipping, and should be removed before operating the washer. • Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise, which can cause deform, smoke and fire. Failure ...
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...than 116 PSI, a pressure reducing valve must be covered under the terms of the washer. Water Inlets Water Tap 2 NOTE: Do not cross-thread the hose fittings. Water Hose (to water inlet on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed or stored in a location... subject to tap) 1 Insert a rubber seal into the threaded fittings on the back of the washer can result. Open the water taps fully to fit or...
...than 116 PSI, a pressure reducing valve must be covered under the terms of the washer. Water Inlets Water Tap 2 NOTE: Do not cross-thread the hose fittings. Water Hose (to water inlet on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed or stored in a location... subject to tap) 1 Insert a rubber seal into the threaded fittings on the back of the washer can result. Open the water taps fully to fit or...
Owner's Manual
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... of the drain hose into a standpipe. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 in . (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should always be installed in place. Use tie strap to properly secure the drain hose can result in... flooding and property damage. • Do not install the end of the drain hose higher than 96 in. (244.8 cm) above the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should not exceed 96 in . (244.8 cm) from...
... of the drain hose into a standpipe. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not exceed 96 in . (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should always be installed in place. Use tie strap to properly secure the drain hose can result in... flooding and property damage. • Do not install the end of the drain hose higher than 96 in. (244.8 cm) above the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should not exceed 96 in . (244.8 cm) from...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 Loosen the locknuts on all locknuts securely. Then press POWER, press RINSE+SPIN, and then press the START/PAUSE button. Rock the washer gently from side to side and front to not pinch, strain, or crush the water and drain lines. NOTE: To make sure that the... washer does not rock. Verify that all 4 locknuts securely 3 Once the washer is properly level, run the washer with the locknuts. The washer's leveling feet should be a perfectly level, solid surface. To minimize vibration, noise, and...
... 2 Loosen the locknuts on all locknuts securely. Then press POWER, press RINSE+SPIN, and then press the START/PAUSE button. Rock the washer gently from side to side and front to not pinch, strain, or crush the water and drain lines. NOTE: To make sure that the... washer does not rock. Verify that all 4 locknuts securely 3 Once the washer is properly level, run the washer with the locknuts. The washer's leveling feet should be a perfectly level, solid surface. To minimize vibration, noise, and...
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... areas for small items. 15 Sort Laundry... 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 make sure that include instructions for proper care. Fabric Care Labels Machine wash... 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 these items from light colors and whites to the load. Different fabrics have different care requirements....
... areas for small items. 15 Sort Laundry... 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 make sure that include instructions for proper care. Fabric Care Labels Machine wash... 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 these items from light colors and whites to the load. Different fabrics have different care requirements....
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... and controls. Using a regular detergent may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance. HOW TO USE SELECTINg DETERgENT IMPORTANT: Your Steam Washer™ is normal for a small amount of water to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment Liquid... To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to use with only High-Efficiency (HE) detergents. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Designed specially to the automatic dispenser: 1 Open the dispenser drawer. 2 Load the laundry products into...
... and controls. Using a regular detergent may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance. HOW TO USE SELECTINg DETERgENT IMPORTANT: Your Steam Washer™ is normal for a small amount of water to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment Liquid... To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to use with only High-Efficiency (HE) detergents. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Designed specially to the automatic dispenser: 1 Open the dispenser drawer. 2 Load the laundry products into...
Owner's Manual
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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. Designed specially to use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with your washing machine. Fabric Softener Compartment This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which will be dispensed...
... 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. Designed specially to use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with your washing machine. Fabric Softener Compartment This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which will be dispensed...
Owner's Manual
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... by one hour, up to 19 hours. 7 LCD DISPLAY The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your Steam Washer™. NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a cycle will be lost. 2 CYCLE SELECTOR kNOB Turn this button to START the selected cycle. These.... 3 START/PAUSE BUTTON Press this knob to select the desired cycle. Press the button for the selected cycle. Press again to turn the washer ON. NOTE: If you to select additional functions and will be shown in the display to select the desired cycle options for that cycle and...
... by one hour, up to 19 hours. 7 LCD DISPLAY The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your Steam Washer™. NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a cycle will be lost. 2 CYCLE SELECTOR kNOB Turn this button to START the selected cycle. These.... 3 START/PAUSE BUTTON Press this knob to select the desired cycle. Press the button for the selected cycle. Press again to turn the washer ON. NOTE: If you to select additional functions and will be shown in the display to select the desired cycle options for that cycle and...
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...NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as is typically shown on a top-loading washer. 3 CYCLE COmPLETION INDICATOR Shows how much of the current wash cycle has been completed. 4 DOOR LOCk INDICATOR Indicates that the door is ...portion of the display shows the selected cycle, operating status, and special messages. If a cycle has special instructions, they will lock while the washer is operating. To change these settings, press the appropriate settings button. If the water level is too high, the door cannot be unlocked until...
...NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as is typically shown on a top-loading washer. 3 CYCLE COmPLETION INDICATOR Shows how much of the current wash cycle has been completed. 4 DOOR LOCk INDICATOR Indicates that the door is ...portion of the display shows the selected cycle, operating status, and special messages. If a cycle has special instructions, they will lock while the washer is operating. To change these settings, press the appropriate settings button. If the water level is too high, the door cannot be unlocked until...
Owner's Manual
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...cycle, as STEAM or DELAY WASH by pressing the button for that cycle, press the option button(s) to cycle through the settings until the washer has cooled. Do not try to the desired cycle. Press the button again to display additional settings for additional options. 5 Press the START... speed, soil level, or option is shown. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of a toploading washer. Washing time can be unlocked until the desired setting is available with every cycle. 4 Select any time, press PAUSE. To pause the cycle at...
...cycle, as STEAM or DELAY WASH by pressing the button for that cycle, press the option button(s) to cycle through the settings until the washer has cooled. Do not try to the desired cycle. Press the button again to display additional settings for additional options. 5 Press the START... speed, soil level, or option is shown. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of a toploading washer. Washing time can be unlocked until the desired setting is available with every cycle. 4 Select any time, press PAUSE. To pause the cycle at...
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...100% cotton clothing. • Remove stains from a previous wash cycle, wipe the drum dry with the STEAM option. 2 Press the STEAM button. The washer will automatically adjust the cycle settings. 3 Set any moisture inside the drum, such as wool, silk, or easily discolored fabrics. • Do not touch...at least 10 minutes to allow them to override the door lock mechanism or reach into the washer during steam cycles. SteamFreshTM can also be used to set . Place clothes on the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to fabrics. By using the SteamFreshTM cycle; Do not attempt...
...100% cotton clothing. • Remove stains from a previous wash cycle, wipe the drum dry with the STEAM option. 2 Press the STEAM button. The washer will automatically adjust the cycle settings. 3 Set any moisture inside the drum, such as wool, silk, or easily discolored fabrics. • Do not touch...at least 10 minutes to allow them to override the door lock mechanism or reach into the washer during steam cycles. SteamFreshTM can also be used to set . Place clothes on the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to fabrics. By using the SteamFreshTM cycle; Do not attempt...
Owner's Manual
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... may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons. Follow the fabric care label for Extra Hot settings. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at normal water heater settings. • Select the water temperature suitable for the selected cycle. This provides improved wash...Adjusts the volume of load you are selected automatically. Press the WASH/ RINSE button repeatedly to scroll through available settings. • Your washer features a heating element to boost the hot water temperature for best results. • Warm rinses leave the loads drier than cold ...
... may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons. Follow the fabric care label for Extra Hot settings. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at normal water heater settings. • Select the water temperature suitable for the selected cycle. This provides improved wash...Adjusts the volume of load you are selected automatically. Press the WASH/ RINSE button repeatedly to scroll through available settings. • Your washer features a heating element to boost the hot water temperature for best results. • Warm rinses leave the loads drier than cold ...