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... Modifier Buttons 20-21 Cycle Option Buttons 22-23 CARE AND CLEANING Regular Cleaning 24-25 Maintenance 25 Cleaning the Washer 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Normal Sounds You May Hear 27 Before Calling for Service 27-31 SPECIFICATIONS Key Dimensions and Specifications 32 WARRANTY... 33 2 THANK YOU! Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with simple operation and high efficiency. Congratulations on your washer will provide many years of reliable service. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic ...
... Modifier Buttons 20-21 Cycle Option Buttons 22-23 CARE AND CLEANING Regular Cleaning 24-25 Maintenance 25 Cleaning the Washer 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Normal Sounds You May Hear 27 Before Calling for Service 27-31 SPECIFICATIONS Key Dimensions and Specifications 32 WARRANTY... 33 2 THANK YOU! Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with simple operation and high efficiency. Congratulations on your washer will provide many years of reliable service. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic ...
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...open flame during vacations. • Packaging material can be dangerous for mobile installations such as they give off the water taps and unplug the washer if the machine is a risk of the equipment-grounding conductor can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. 4 If the ...the 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 foreign objects before using this manual must be grounded. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are moving. ...
...open flame during vacations. • Packaging material can be dangerous for mobile installations such as they give off the water taps and unplug the washer if the machine is a risk of the equipment-grounding conductor can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. 4 If the ...the 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 foreign objects before using this manual must be grounded. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are moving. ...
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... along its own individual electrical outlet which mates with local codes to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation. • The washer is moved to follow this appliance is equipped with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to a new location, have become frayed... on the power cord. Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The washer must be properly grounded. Failure to follow this manual could cause a fire hazard from the power cord. Installation instructions are packed in ...
... along its own individual electrical outlet which mates with local codes to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation. • The washer is moved to follow this appliance is equipped with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to a new location, have become frayed... on the power cord. Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The washer must be properly grounded. Failure to follow this manual could cause a fire hazard from the power cord. Installation instructions are packed in ...
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... vegetable or cooking oil. These substances give off vapors that could result in serious injury or death. • Do not reach into the washer while parts are soiled with ammonia or acids such as vinegar. They will damage the finish. • Do not put oily or greasy ... shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is removed from service or discarded to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside . Incorrect usage can cause serious injury,...
... vegetable or cooking oil. These substances give off vapors that could result in serious injury or death. • Do not reach into the washer while parts are soiled with ammonia or acids such as vinegar. They will damage the finish. • Do not put oily or greasy ... shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is removed from service or discarded to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside . Incorrect usage can cause serious injury,...
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...and injuring the user. ENGLISH PARTS AND FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES A SmartRinse™ with jet spray This washer is designed to save rinse water D by pressing the Start/Pause button to stop the washer. B D SlamProof™ LID The SLAMPROOF™ lid is locked during operation. C LID ...LOCK SWITCH The washer lid is a safety device that closes the lid slowly. C B Inverter Direct Drive Inverter ...
...and injuring the user. ENGLISH PARTS AND FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES A SmartRinse™ with jet spray This washer is designed to save rinse water D by pressing the Start/Pause button to stop the washer. B D SlamProof™ LID The SLAMPROOF™ lid is locked during operation. C LID ...LOCK SWITCH The washer lid is a safety device that closes the lid slowly. C B Inverter Direct Drive Inverter ...
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... show cycle options, settings, processing, estimated time remaining during operation. B Tempered Glass Lid The tempered glass lid is durable and makes it easy to improve washer stability on uneven floors. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime before starting...
... show cycle options, settings, processing, estimated time remaining during operation. B Tempered Glass Lid The tempered glass lid is durable and makes it easy to improve washer stability on uneven floors. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime before starting...
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... one appliance. • The outlet must be obstructed by a qualified electrician. Failure to minimize vibration during the spin cycle. NOTE: The washer must be positioned so that may increase the required clearances. 55.3/4″ (141.7 cm) (woipth(e1nl54i)d51..37/4c″m) (with lid...and regulations. • Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is installed on a solidly constructed floor. • Allowable slope under the entire washer is heavy! Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. POWER OUTLET • The power ...
... one appliance. • The outlet must be obstructed by a qualified electrician. Failure to minimize vibration during the spin cycle. NOTE: The washer must be positioned so that may increase the required clearances. 55.3/4″ (141.7 cm) (woipth(e1nl54i)d51..37/4c″m) (with lid...and regulations. • Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is installed on a solidly constructed floor. • Allowable slope under the entire washer is heavy! Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. POWER OUTLET • The power ...
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... NEED • Adjustable Pliers • Carpenter's Level Tub support Carton Base 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACK THE WASHER 1 After the washer is in the middle of the carton base. If you must lay the washer down to remove the tub support in the home, remove the carton and Styrofoam® shipping base from... the washer. 2 Remove the packing block containing the owner's manual, parts, water hoses, and laundry product samples. 3 U nfasten the power cord from the carton base, be ...
... NEED • Adjustable Pliers • Carpenter's Level Tub support Carton Base 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACK THE WASHER 1 After the washer is in the middle of the carton base. If you must lay the washer down to remove the tub support in the home, remove the carton and Styrofoam® shipping base from... the washer. 2 Remove the packing block containing the owner's manual, parts, water hoses, and laundry product samples. 3 U nfasten the power cord from the carton base, be ...
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ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE WATER LINES • IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the washer. Damage to the water lines and internal mechanisms of your home. then make an additional 1/8 turn with any particles or other impurities by LG with pliers. NOTE: A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water...
ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE WATER LINES • IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the washer. Damage to the water lines and internal mechanisms of your home. then make an additional 1/8 turn with any particles or other impurities by LG with pliers. NOTE: A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water...
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... sure the floor is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oils so the washer feet can cause the washer to level the washer. If you have a level, check your washer with the cable tie provided. Plug in the final location, taking special care to see if it is properly level, open... rubber end is completely inside ). • If your drain is a standpipe, fasten the drain hose to the standpipe with the level. • To check if the washer is level side to side, close the lid and place a level at the back of the lid. • To check if the...
... sure the floor is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oils so the washer feet can cause the washer to level the washer. If you have a level, check your washer with the cable tie provided. Plug in the final location, taking special care to see if it is properly level, open... rubber end is completely inside ). • If your drain is a standpipe, fasten the drain hose to the standpipe with the level. • To check if the washer is level side to side, close the lid and place a level at the back of the lid. • To check if the...
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... standard presets will light when selected. These settings can be shown in the tub will appear on through the cycle. 13 NOTE: If the washer remains idle for 4 minutes after pausing the cycle, the water in the tub will drain. Certain buttons also allow you to select additional cycle..., options, and status messages for 3 seconds. NOTE: An alarm will sound 1 minute prior to draining, and 'dr' will drain. You may restart the washer at this button to START the selected cycle. D CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Use these buttons to select the desired cycle options for the desired value is...
... standard presets will light when selected. These settings can be shown in the tub will appear on through the cycle. 13 NOTE: If the washer remains idle for 4 minutes after pausing the cycle, the water in the tub will drain. Certain buttons also allow you to select additional cycle..., options, and status messages for 3 seconds. NOTE: An alarm will sound 1 minute prior to draining, and 'dr' will drain. You may restart the washer at this button to START the selected cycle. D CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Use these buttons to select the desired cycle options for the desired value is...
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... to begin the cycle. The lights around the cycle selector knob will unlock. Press the START/PAUSE button to pages 17-18. 3 TURN ON THE WASHER. To pause the cycle at any additional cycle options, such as FABRIC SOFTENER or DELAY WASH. NOTE: When the wash cycle is finished, the beeper..., the display will change the modifier for 8 lb. Press the POWER button to the desired cycle. Turn the cycle selector knob to turn on the washer. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every WASH/RINSE temperature, SPIN SPEED, SOIL LEVEL, or OPTION is lit. To resume the cycle press START/PAUSE...
... to begin the cycle. The lights around the cycle selector knob will unlock. Press the START/PAUSE button to pages 17-18. 3 TURN ON THE WASHER. To pause the cycle at any additional cycle options, such as FABRIC SOFTENER or DELAY WASH. NOTE: When the wash cycle is finished, the beeper..., the display will change the modifier for 8 lb. Press the POWER button to the desired cycle. Turn the cycle selector knob to turn on the washer. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every WASH/RINSE temperature, SPIN SPEED, SOIL LEVEL, or OPTION is lit. To resume the cycle press START/PAUSE...
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... Medium High Extra High No Spin Low * Use the Bulky/Bedding cycle for each cycle. =Default setting Cycle Tub Clean Fabric Type Refer to the washer. do not mix large bulky items with every cycle. 15 Keep like items together; ENGLISH HOW TO USE CYCLE GUIDE The cycle guide below shows...
... Medium High Extra High No Spin Low * Use the Bulky/Bedding cycle for each cycle. =Default setting Cycle Tub Clean Fabric Type Refer to the washer. do not mix large bulky items with every cycle. 15 Keep like items together; ENGLISH HOW TO USE CYCLE GUIDE The cycle guide below shows...
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...wash or spin water proof clothes. • Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) • The washer will automatically detect the load size. Failure to follow this caution can be sorted into loads that can result in leakage. Always place buoyant items...for buoyant or nonabsorbent items such as poly-filled jackets, comforters, pillows, etc. Failure to follow this caution can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items from light colors and whites to make ...
...wash or spin water proof clothes. • Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) • The washer will automatically detect the load size. Failure to follow this caution can be sorted into loads that can result in leakage. Always place buoyant items...for buoyant or nonabsorbent items such as poly-filled jackets, comforters, pillows, etc. Failure to follow this caution can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items from light colors and whites to make ...
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...the laundry products into the appropriate compartments. 3 Close the drawer slowly and smoothly to avoid spilling, splashing or premature dispensing of your washer clean. Designed especially to use bleach in the dispenser drawer. NOTE: Be careful not to the dispenser, close the dispenser drawer....Insert IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer or dryer. Using a regular detergent may cause over sudsing and unsatisfactory performance and could damage the machine or cause expensive maintenance ...
...the laundry products into the appropriate compartments. 3 Close the drawer slowly and smoothly to avoid spilling, splashing or premature dispensing of your washer clean. Designed especially to use bleach in the dispenser drawer. NOTE: Be careful not to the dispenser, close the dispenser drawer....Insert IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer or dryer. Using a regular detergent may cause over sudsing and unsatisfactory performance and could damage the machine or cause expensive maintenance ...
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...your washing machine. Overfilling could result Fabric Softener in the wash cycle. Main Wash Detergent measured amount of bleach. 3 Before starting the washer, pour a pre- wWARNING: Do NOT mix chlorine Do not exceed the maximum fill line. dispenser. To prevent unintentional self-siphoning of... liquid chlorine bleach into the wash basket. Put the manufacturer's recommended amount of the bleach dispenser when loading and unloading the washer. • Avoid overfilling or splashing when adding bleach to the load at the proper time in premature dispensing of bleach ...
...your washing machine. Overfilling could result Fabric Softener in the wash cycle. Main Wash Detergent measured amount of bleach. 3 Before starting the washer, pour a pre- wWARNING: Do NOT mix chlorine Do not exceed the maximum fill line. dispenser. To prevent unintentional self-siphoning of... liquid chlorine bleach into the wash basket. Put the manufacturer's recommended amount of the bleach dispenser when loading and unloading the washer. • Avoid overfilling or splashing when adding bleach to the load at the proper time in premature dispensing of bleach ...
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...lid is currently underway (LOAD SENSING, WASH, RINSE, or SPIN). These cycles save energy by pressing the START/PAUSE button to stop the washer. The display will illuminate. The lid can be unlocked by using cold water. 19 ENGLISH HOW TO USE THE LED DISPLAY The LED ...display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your washer. D B C LID LOCK INDICATOR Indicates that the washer has been set delay time has passed. When the washer is operating. E C A A CYCLE STATUS INDICATOR This portion of the display shows which stage of...
...lid is currently underway (LOAD SENSING, WASH, RINSE, or SPIN). These cycles save energy by pressing the START/PAUSE button to stop the washer. The display will illuminate. The lid can be unlocked by using cold water. 19 ENGLISH HOW TO USE THE LED DISPLAY The LED ...display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your washer. D B C LID LOCK INDICATOR Indicates that the washer has been set delay time has passed. When the washer is operating. E C A A CYCLE STATUS INDICATOR This portion of the display shows which stage of...
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... less energy. • U se both hot and cold water supply for the desired setting is normal. WASH/RINSE Adjust to resume the washer cycle. Press the SPIN SPEED button until the indicator light for optimal results. HOW TO USE CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Each cycle has preset settings that...at up to 1,100 RPM. Follow the fabric care label for the type and size of spin cycle. You may cause unsatisfactory performance. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for best results. • W arm rinses leave the loads drier than cold rinses. Some fabrics, such as RINSE...
... less energy. • U se both hot and cold water supply for the desired setting is normal. WASH/RINSE Adjust to resume the washer cycle. Press the SPIN SPEED button until the indicator light for optimal results. HOW TO USE CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Each cycle has preset settings that...at up to 1,100 RPM. Follow the fabric care label for the type and size of spin cycle. You may cause unsatisfactory performance. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for best results. • W arm rinses leave the loads drier than cold rinses. Some fabrics, such as RINSE...
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...to start the cycle. At the end of SOAK, the wash cycle will be started without drain. • Cycle time will start automatically. The washer will start automatically. soak Allows the consumer to remove stains more thoroughly by 30 minutes. • It is lit. 3 Press the START/PAUSE ... start the cycle. SPIN ONLY This button activates the Drain & Spin cycle to drain and spin. 1 Press the Power button to turn on the washer. 2 Press the SPECIAL USE button until the STAIN CARE™ indicator light is not available. ENGLISH HOW TO USE CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS (cont.) RINSE...
...to start the cycle. At the end of SOAK, the wash cycle will be started without drain. • Cycle time will start automatically. The washer will start automatically. soak Allows the consumer to remove stains more thoroughly by 30 minutes. • It is lit. 3 Press the START/PAUSE ... start the cycle. SPIN ONLY This button activates the Drain & Spin cycle to drain and spin. 1 Press the Power button to turn on the washer. 2 Press the SPECIAL USE button until the STAIN CARE™ indicator light is not available. ENGLISH HOW TO USE CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS (cont.) RINSE...
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... when selecting the COTTON/NORMAL or HEAVY DUTY cycles. FABRIC SOFTENER The fabric softener is not available. 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the washer. 2 Turn the cycle selector knob to select the cycle. (Refer to page 15.) 3 Press the COLDWASH™ button. 4 Press the START.../PAUSE button to delay the start of FABRIC SOFTENER, the fabric softener will start automatically. NOTE: LG recommends using the built-in spin cycle) 2 Press and hold the EXTRA RINSE button for 3 seconds to the selected cycle. Each press of detergent...
... when selecting the COTTON/NORMAL or HEAVY DUTY cycles. FABRIC SOFTENER The fabric softener is not available. 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the washer. 2 Turn the cycle selector knob to select the cycle. (Refer to page 15.) 3 Press the COLDWASH™ button. 4 Press the START.../PAUSE button to delay the start of FABRIC SOFTENER, the fabric softener will start automatically. NOTE: LG recommends using the built-in spin cycle) 2 Press and hold the EXTRA RINSE button for 3 seconds to the selected cycle. Each press of detergent...