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... Optional Accessories 34 2 By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. WARRANTY 35 Product Registration Information Model: Serial Number: Date of the washer. INTRODUCTION ImPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic Safety Precautions 3-6 PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features 7 Key Parts and Components 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Choose...
... Optional Accessories 34 2 By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. WARRANTY 35 Product Registration Information Model: Serial Number: Date of the washer. INTRODUCTION ImPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic Safety Precautions 3-6 PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features 7 Key Parts and Components 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Choose...
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...not repair or replace any part of suffocation! Keep all packaging from each for electric current. This appliance is a risk of the washer or attempt any servicing other flammable or explosive substances to be left for an extended period of least resistance for several minutes. Do... objects before loading laundry. We strongly recommend that any accumulated hydrogen gas. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of the washer for children. Items contaminated with the appliance. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during vacations....
...not repair or replace any part of suffocation! Keep all packaging from each for electric current. This appliance is a risk of the washer or attempt any servicing other flammable or explosive substances to be left for an extended period of least resistance for several minutes. Do... objects before loading laundry. We strongly recommend that any accumulated hydrogen gas. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of the washer for children. Items contaminated with the appliance. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during vacations....
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... frayed or otherwise damaged. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of life. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Failure to minimize the possibillty of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, .... Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following. • Refer to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation. • Washer is heavy. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Do not, under any...
... frayed or otherwise damaged. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of life. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Failure to minimize the possibillty of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, .... Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following. • Refer to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation. • Washer is heavy. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Do not, under any...
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...fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using laundry products. Turning the controls to a complete stop before reaching inside before your washer is removed from service or discarded. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can produce poisonous gas, resulting in serious personal...observe all appliances. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious injury or death. • Do not reach into the washer while parts are soiled with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. • Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other...
...fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using laundry products. Turning the controls to a complete stop before reaching inside before your washer is removed from service or discarded. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can produce poisonous gas, resulting in serious personal...observe all appliances. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious injury or death. • Do not reach into the washer while parts are soiled with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. • Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other...
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...performance while reducing fabric wear. Integrated jets spray clothes 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 Panel LCD Display Screen Simple electronic controls... 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...
...performance while reducing fabric wear. Integrated jets spray clothes 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 Panel LCD Display Screen Simple electronic controls... 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...
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...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 uneven floors. 4 DRAIN ACCESS PANEL Provides access to improve efficiency and allow easier access for large items. 2 ...WATER CIRCULATION AND STEAm NOZZLES The water circulation nozzles spray the water/detergent solution directly onto garments for securing drain hose) 8 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...
...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 uneven floors. 4 DRAIN ACCESS PANEL Provides access to improve efficiency and allow easier access for large items. 2 ...WATER CIRCULATION AND STEAm NOZZLES The water circulation nozzles spray the water/detergent solution directly onto garments for securing drain hose) 8 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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... electrical shock, or death. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Properly ground washer to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The base opening must be exposed to temperatures ...below freezing or exposed to have a proper outlet installed by carpeting when the washer is easily accessible. • Do not overload the outlet with current wiring codes and regulations. • Time-delay fuse or circuit ...
... electrical shock, or death. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Properly ground washer to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The base opening must be exposed to temperatures ...below freezing or exposed to have a proper outlet installed by carpeting when the washer is easily accessible. • Do not overload the outlet with current wiring codes and regulations. • Time-delay fuse or circuit ...
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...has too much flex in the spin speed and direction. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORINg • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be rigid enough for a frontloading washer, due to the difference in it, you may need to reinforce it to make it more rigid. NOTE: Please ...note that is 1° maximum. • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are installing your washer using instructions for Installation With Stacking Kit 30" (76.1 cm) 4" (10 cm) 771⁄2" (190.5 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm...
...has too much flex in the spin speed and direction. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORINg • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be rigid enough for a frontloading washer, due to the difference in it, you may need to reinforce it to make it more rigid. NOTE: Please ...note that is 1° maximum. • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are installing your washer using instructions for Installation With Stacking Kit 30" (76.1 cm) 4" (10 cm) 771⁄2" (190.5 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm...
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...so can cause deform, smoke and fire. • Remove all protective vinyl film from the carton base, be installed when transporting the washer. 11 IMPORTANT: To prevent internal damage during shipping, and should be removed before use. Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by turning ... follow basic precautions, including the following : • Do not install nearby heat item. Removing the Protective Film The front of the washer are covered with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. Foam Tub Support Carton Base Shipping Bolts Retainer 1 Starting with shipping bolts in the ...
...so can cause deform, smoke and fire. • Remove all protective vinyl film from the carton base, be installed when transporting the washer. 11 IMPORTANT: To prevent internal damage during shipping, and should be removed before use. Hole Cap 2 Remove the retainers by turning ... follow basic precautions, including the following : • Do not install nearby heat item. Removing the Protective Film The front of the washer are covered with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. Foam Tub Support Carton Base Shipping Bolts Retainer 1 Starting with shipping bolts in the ...
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... water line to tap) 1 Insert a rubber seal into the threaded fittings on washer) Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (to the cold water tap. Open the water taps fully to the water lines and internal mechanisms of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed. • Periodically check ... securely. 3 Attach the hot water line to the blue cold water inlet on the back of the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses. • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product. Water Inlets Water Tap 2 NOTE: Do not cross-thread the hose fittings. ...
... water line to tap) 1 Insert a rubber seal into the threaded fittings on washer) Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (to the cold water tap. Open the water taps fully to the water lines and internal mechanisms of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed. • Periodically check ... securely. 3 Attach the hot water line to the blue cold water inlet on the back of the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses. • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product. Water Inlets Water Tap 2 NOTE: Do not cross-thread the hose fittings. ...
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...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. Option 3: Floor Drain Drain Hose Floor Drain Insert the end of the laundry tub. Option 1: Standpipe Elbow Bracket Tie Strap Stand Pipe Drain Hose Clip... regulations. • Make sure that the water lines are not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked. Failure to prevent it from the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. Insert the end of the hose into a standpipe. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not...
...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. Option 3: Floor Drain Drain Hose Floor Drain Insert the end of the laundry tub. Option 1: Standpipe Elbow Bracket Tie Strap Stand Pipe Drain Hose Clip... regulations. • Make sure that the water lines are not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked. Failure to prevent it from the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. Insert the end of the hose into a standpipe. NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not...
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... to vibrate. • All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the optional pedestal, you can cause the washer to make sure that all 4 leveling feet are installing the washer on the floor. Then press POWER, press RINSE+SPIN, and then press the START/PAUSE button. See the...locknuts securely. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use the leveling feet on cycle selection and operation. If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet until you must be fully retracted and locked into position with the floor. Place a level across ...
... to vibrate. • All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the optional pedestal, you can cause the washer to make sure that all 4 leveling feet are installing the washer on the floor. Then press POWER, press RINSE+SPIN, and then press the START/PAUSE button. See the...locknuts securely. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use the leveling feet on cycle selection and operation. If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet until you must be fully retracted and locked into position with the floor. Place a level across ...
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... Only non-chlorine bleach (when needed) Do not bleach Grouping Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into loads that can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to make sure that include instructions for small items. 15 by Colors Whites ..., matches, pens, coins, and keys can be washed individually. • Do not wash or spin waterproof clothes. • When unloading the washer, check under the door seal for proper care. HOW TO USE SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels...
... Only non-chlorine bleach (when needed) Do not bleach Grouping Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into loads that can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to make sure that include instructions for small items. 15 by Colors Whites ..., matches, pens, coins, and keys can be washed individually. • Do not wash or spin waterproof clothes. • When unloading the washer, check under the door seal for proper care. HOW TO USE SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels...
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...fabric softener. • Liquid or powdered detergent for prewash. • Liquid or powdered detergent and color-safe bleach for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Wipe up any spills immediately. Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment To add detergent, bleach...Prewash Detergent Compartment 16 All laundry products can damage the finish and controls. Always look for a small amount of your washer or dryer. Designed specially to remain in the dispenser compartments at once in their respective dispenser compartments. HE detergents are ...
...fabric softener. • Liquid or powdered detergent for prewash. • Liquid or powdered detergent and color-safe bleach for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Wipe up any spills immediately. Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment To add detergent, bleach...Prewash Detergent Compartment 16 All laundry products can damage the finish and controls. Always look for a small amount of your washer or dryer. Designed specially to remain in the dispenser compartments at once in their respective dispenser compartments. HE detergents are ...
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... will be used for the Prewash option. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Using too much fabric softener may result in clothing and the washer. NOTE: Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be used in main wash dispenser to be automatically dispensed during the wash cycle. • Do not...
... will be used for the Prewash option. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Using too much fabric softener may result in clothing and the washer. NOTE: Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be used in main wash dispenser to be automatically dispensed during the wash cycle. • Do not...
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... added to the following pages. 9 OPTION BUTTON Press this button to PAUSE the cycle without losing the current settings. Each press of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically turns off. 4 STEAm BUTTON Press the STEAM button to add steam to the selected cycle for your Steam... the START/PAUSE button within 8 minutes of the button increases the delay time by pressing and holding the button for the selected cycle. If the washer is running, use this button to START the selected cycle. The light in the display to 19 hours. 7 LCD DISPLAY The display shows the settings...
... added to the following pages. 9 OPTION BUTTON Press this button to PAUSE the cycle without losing the current settings. Each press of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically turns off. 4 STEAm BUTTON Press the STEAM button to add steam to the selected cycle for your Steam... the START/PAUSE button within 8 minutes of the button increases the delay time by pressing and holding the button for the selected cycle. If the washer is running, use this button to START the selected cycle. The light in the display to 19 hours. 7 LCD DISPLAY The display shows the settings...
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...displayed time is for the complete cycle, rather than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as is typically shown on a top-loading washer. 3 CYCLE COmPLETION INDICATOR Shows how much longer than that the door is set for SPINSENSE™ 11 CYCLE SETTINg INDICATORS These indicators show ... displayed may appear much of the display shows the selected cycle, operating status, and special messages. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on , the light in this area. 2 ESTImATED TImE ...
...displayed time is for the complete cycle, rather than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as is typically shown on a top-loading washer. 3 CYCLE COmPLETION INDICATOR Shows how much longer than that the door is set for SPINSENSE™ 11 CYCLE SETTINg INDICATORS These indicators show ... displayed may appear much of the display shows the selected cycle, operating status, and special messages. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on , the light in this area. 2 ESTImATED TImE ...
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...additional cycle options, such as is finished, the beeper (if set) will sound and the door will unlock. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is too high, the door cannot be reduced significantly for small or lightly soiled loads by pressing the OPTION button for additional options. 5 Press the... selector knob will show the preset Rinse/Wash Temperature, Spin Speed, Soil Level, and Option settings for that cycle. 3 If you have loaded the washer and added laundry products (detergent, bleach, and/or fabric softener): 1 Press the ON/OFF button to force the door open. If the water level...
...additional cycle options, such as is finished, the beeper (if set) will sound and the door will unlock. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is too high, the door cannot be reduced significantly for small or lightly soiled loads by pressing the OPTION button for additional options. 5 Press the... selector knob will show the preset Rinse/Wash Temperature, Spin Speed, Soil Level, and Option settings for that cycle. 3 If you have loaded the washer and added laundry products (detergent, bleach, and/or fabric softener): 1 Press the ON/OFF button to force the door open. If the water level...
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...clothing before using the SteamFreshTM cycle; CAUTION: Do not touch the door during the steam cycles. After the SteamFreshTM cycle is complete, the washer will tumble the clothes for an extended time and makes heavily wrinkled clothes easier to start the cycle. After removing clothes from a previous...PAUSE button to iron. Press the STEAM button until the correct number of steam alone to override the door lock mechanism or reach into the washer during a steam cycle. the high heat could damage clothing. • Do not use with the STEAM option. 2 Press the STEAM button...
...clothing before using the SteamFreshTM cycle; CAUTION: Do not touch the door during the steam cycles. After the SteamFreshTM cycle is complete, the washer will tumble the clothes for an extended time and makes heavily wrinkled clothes easier to start the cycle. After removing clothes from a previous...PAUSE button to iron. Press the STEAM button until the correct number of steam alone to override the door lock mechanism or reach into the washer during a steam cycle. the high heat could damage clothing. • Do not use with the STEAM option. 2 Press the STEAM button...
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... climates, a warm rinse makes the load more time for heavily soiled clothes or less time for best results and maximum efficiency. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at normal water heater settings. • Select the water temperature suitable for that are washing. Some fabrics, such as delicates, require... loads drier than cold rinses. Follow the fabric care label for the selected cycle. This reduces drying time and saves energy. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the type and size of wash load for lightly soiled clothes. SOIL LEVEL Adjusts the selected cycle ...
... climates, a warm rinse makes the load more time for heavily soiled clothes or less time for best results and maximum efficiency. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at normal water heater settings. • Select the water temperature suitable for that are washing. Some fabrics, such as delicates, require... loads drier than cold rinses. Follow the fabric care label for the selected cycle. This reduces drying time and saves energy. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the type and size of wash load for lightly soiled clothes. SOIL LEVEL Adjusts the selected cycle ...