OPERATION-WASHER 11 OPERATION-WASHER WARNING fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Operation Overview 1 5 Adjust settings. Sort laundry and load the washer. be changed, if desired, using the cycle modifier and option buttons. and load size as needed. Open the door and load items into the washer. on all cycles. A different chime sounds and the LED does not light up if the selection is not allowed.
12 OPERATION-WASHER Sorting Laundry CAUTION or water-resistant must be washed in the Waterproof, Bedding, Bulky/Large, or Jumbo Wash cycle only. (Examples include water resistant clothing, mattress covers, outdoor clothes, and plastic mats.) Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the washer, clothes, walls, floor, and surrounding objects due to abnormal vibration. re washing the covers.
OPERATION-WASHER 13 Category Label Directions Hand wash Machine wash, Normal cycle Perm Press/Wrinkle Resistant setting (which has a cool down or cold spray before the slower spin) Gentle/Delicate setting (slow agitation and/or reduced wash time) Do not wash Do not wring Water Temperature Hot Warm Cold/Cool Any bleach (when needed) Bleach Symbols Only non-chlorine bleach (when needed) Do not bleach Loading the Washer load clothes as shown.
14 OPERATION-WASHER Small Items similar items to the load to prevent an out-ofbalance load. d Powdered detergent Single-Use Detergent Packs / Gel or Tablet Detergents e single-use detergent pack in the washer. Using too much detergent may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance. Reduce detergent amount or add an extra rinse if detergent residue is left on fabrics. To add an extra rinse, select the Extra Rinse option.
OPERATION-WASHER 15 3 Gently close the detergent dispenser drawer before starting the cycle. drawer while closing. l amount of water to remain in the dispenser compartments at the end of the cycle. CAUTION detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer. These products can damage Pre-wash Detergent Compartment Add liquid or powdered detergent to this compartment when using the Pre-wash option. Always use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with your washer.
16 OPERATION-WASHER Control Panel Control Panel Features for the Washer a Power On/Off Button the washer on or off. that cycle and any load settings will be lost. NOTE the drum after the washer shuts off, it will drain after a delay. The washer can be restarted at any time before the drain begins. However, once the water begins to drain, all functions will be suspended until the water has been completely drained and the washer shuts off. b Cycles ct the desired cycle.
OPERATION-WASHER 17 additional cycle options. Certain buttons also allow you to activate special functions by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds. Use a smartphone to control your washer remotely. - For more information, see SMART FUNCTIONS in this manual. Wi-Fi When the washer is connected to a home Wi-Fi network, the f icon on the control panel is lit. - To connect the washer to the LG ThinQ application, press and hold the Temp. button for 3 seconds.
18 OPERATION-WASHER NOTE AI DD functionality may vary depending on the environment and model. g Cycle Status Indicators the active stage will blink, and the LEDs for the remaining stages will remain steady. Once a stage is complete, the LED will turn off. If a cycle is paused, the active stage LED will stop blinking.
OPERATION-WASHER 19 Wash Cycles Cycle Guide Turn the knob or press the button to select the desired cycle. When you select a wash cycle, the light for the corresponding wash cycle will turn on. NOTE 1 lb (0.45 kg) = 1 thick bath towel (dry).
20 OPERATION-WASHER Cycle Soil Level Delicates Default: Normal Available: All Cycle Description Heavy Duty Suitable for washing heavily soiled laundry, such as cotton fabrics, using more powerful wash motions. without agitation. These soak periods are part of normal. 2 minutes or more Wash Temp.
OPERATION-WASHER 21 Cycle Heavy Duty Downloaded default: Rinse+Spin Pre-wash # # ENGLISH Speed Wash Steam
22 OPERATION-WASHER Cycle Modifiers About Modifier Buttons Each cycle has default settings that are selected automatically. You can also customize these settings using the cycle modifier buttons. button for the desired modifier until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. y adjusts the water level for the type and size of wash load for best results and maximum efficiency. y washer, and the water levels may be much lower than you expect.
OPERATION-WASHER 23 t, all buttons are locked except the Power button. mechanism or reach into the washer during a steam cycle. Steam can cause severe burns. CL and the remaining time are alternately shown on the display during the wash cycle. You must deactivate this function before you can access any other options and functions. Delay Wash Once you have selected the cycle and other settings, press the Delay Wash button to delay the start of the wash cycle.
24 OPERATION-DRYER OPERATION-DRYER Using the Dryer Start/Pause button is not pressed within a certain time, the dryer shuts off and all settings are lost. WARNING electric shock, or injury to persons, read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Operation Overview 1 Clean the Lint Filter. cleaned, lift out the filter and remove the lint from the last load. This will help ensure the fastest and most efficient drying performance.
OPERATION-DRYER 25 NOTE Grouping Similar Items For the best drying results, and to reduce the possibility of damage to clothing, sort clothes into loads that can be dried with the same drying cycle. Tumble Dry Label Directions Dry Different fabrics have different care requirements, and some fabrics will dry more quickly than others. Normal Woolen Items Permanent Press / Wrinkle Resistant Always follow fabric care labels before drying woolen items in a dryer.
26 OPERATION-DRYER Control Panel Control Panel Features for the Dryer a Power Button e appliance on. Press again to turn the appliance off. NOTE Power button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will be lost. b Cycles the desired cycle. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be shown in the display. c Start/Pause Button tart the selected cycle. If the appliance is running, use this button to pause the cycle without losing the current settings.
OPERATION-DRYER 27 Time and Status Display ENGLISH a Wi-Fi Indicator is connected to a home Wi-Fi network. b Remote Start Indicator Remote Start feature is activated. c Flow Sense Indicator nsing system detects and alerts you to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Maintaining a clean exhaust system improves operating efficiency and helps minimize service calls, saving you money. d Signal Indicator -cycle and button tones are turned on.
28 OPERATION-DRYER Dry Cycles Cycle Guide The appliance automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each cycle. The estimated time remaining will be shown in the display. Temperature: Low > Medium Low > Medium > Medium High > High Dry Level: Damp > Less > Normal > More > Very Cycle Normal Description Use this cycle for drying all normal items such as cotton, linen, shirts, jeans or mixed loads, except delicate fabrics such as wool or silk. Temp.
OPERATION-DRYER 29 Cycle Downloaded (Perm. Press) Description Use a smartphone to download a specialized cycle to this cycle position. Temp. Default: Medium Available: Medium Dry level Default: Normal Available: All Available Options d in the cycle and can be deselected. NOTE Energy Saver option is set to on by default. If you turn on the dryer and set the Energy Saver option to off, the Energy Saver option is turned off when you turn on the dryer.
30 OPERATION-DRYER Cycle Modifiers About Modifier Buttons Each cycle has default settings that are selected automatically. Customize these settings using the cycle modifier buttons. Press the button for the desired modifier to open light up if the selected option is not allowed for the selected cycle. More Time / Less Time Use these buttons to increase or decrease drying time in 5 minutes increments when you use the Time Dry funtion. Wrinkle Care Temp.
OPERATION-DRYER 31 You must deactivate this function before you can access any other options and functions. 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press and hold the Time Dry button for 3 seconds to activate/deactivate this function. activated, a chime will sound and the remaining time for the current cycle will reappear on the display. Signal The dryer plays a melody when the dry cycle is finished. The buttons make a sound each time a button is pressed. Use this button to turn the melody and button tones on or off.
32 SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS Using LG ThinQ Application rrent at the time of publication. The application is subject to change for product improvement purposes without notice to users. The LG ThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. LG ThinQ Application Features Remote Start - Control the appliance remotely from the LG ThinQ application.
SMART FUNCTIONS 33 depending on the Internet service provider. problems with the wireless signal transmission, unplug the appliance and wait about a minute before trying again. disable the firewall or add an exception to it. combination of English letters and numbers. (Do not use special characters.) depending on the mobile operating system (OS) and the manufacturer. of the router is set to WEP, network setup may fail. Change the security protocol (WPA2 is recommended) and connect the product again.
34 SMART FUNCTIONS installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
SMART FUNCTIONS 35 Power button. Press and hold the Steam + Extra Rinse (Washer) / More Time + Wrinkle Care (Dryer) buttons for 3 seconds or until the audible tones start. Hold the smartphone mouthpiece to the logo until the data transfer is complete. place until the data transfer has finished. Time remaining for data transfer is displayed. 4 After the data transfer is complete, the diagnosis will be displayed in the application. NOTE while the tones are being transmitted.
36 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, before operating this appliance. can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. ces (benzene, paint thinner, alcohol, acetone, etc.), abrasive cleaners, or detergents with strong chemical components when cleaning the appliance. Doing so may cause discoloration or damage to the appliance, or may cause a fire. lly not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing.
MAINTENANCE 37 from the stainless steel drum using a soft cloth soaked in stainless steel cleaner. recommendations. 3 Close the door and press the Power button. 4 Select the Tub Clean cycle and press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. 5 After the cycle ends, open the door and allow the drum interior to dry completely. WARNING Leaving the Door Open After you finish using the washer, leave the door open overnight to allow air to circulate and dry the drum. This helps prevent odors.
38 MAINTENANCE 7 8 To clean the drawer opening, use a small, non-metal brush to clean the recess. Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess. WARNING the delicate parts of the inlet valve from being damaged by particles that could enter the valves with the water supply. Operating the washer with these filters removed could cause a valve to open continuously, resulting in flooding and/or property damage. Replace the drawer. CAUTION thout the inlet filters.
MAINTENANCE 39 preferably with the faucets wide open for maximum flow. 4 Remove the pump filter. remove. ENGLISH NOTE IE error message may blink on the display when the water pressure is low or an inlet filter is clogged with dirt. Clean the inlet filter. Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter The washer fails to drain if the drain pump filter is clogged. Periodically clean the drain filter to prevent clogging with foreign objects. WARNING 5 Clean the pump filter and opening.
40 MAINTENANCE NOTE OE message blinks on the display when the 7 Press the Start/Pause button to start the drain pump for 1 minute. of the antifreeze, leaving enough to protect the washer from damage. drain pump filter is clogged with dirt. Clean the drain pump filter. 8 Turn off the washer and unplug the power cord.
MAINTENANCE 41 Press the Spin button to operate spin only cycle for draining and spinning. 9 Press the Start/Pause button. When the Drain Hose is Frozen 1 Pour hot water in the washer drum and close the door. 2 Wait for 1 - 2 hours. 3 Press the Power button. 4 Press the Spin button to operate spin only cycle for draining and spinning. 5 Press the Start/Pause button to make sure the water drains.
42 MAINTENANCE Dryer Cleaning the Lint Filter Regular Cleaning Always clean the lint from the filter after every cycle. Cleaning the Exterior Proper care of your appliance can extend its life. The outside of the appliance can be cleaned with warm water and a mild, nonabrasive household detergent. Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp cloth. NOTE similar products. irits, solvents, or can damage the surface.
MAINTENANCE 43 NOTE ENGLISH filter in place.
