OPERATION 17 OPERATION Before Use £h WARNING » To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Operation Overview 1 snot laundry and load the washer, « Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, color and load size as needed. Open the door and load items into the washer. « If using single-use detergent packs, place pack into the drum before loading the laundry. 2 Add cleaning products.
18 OPERATION * Check around the door seal when removing the load for small items that may be caught in the seal. NOTE » The washer rotates the laundry in a way that allows it to use less water while still fully saturating the clothing. It is normal to be unable to see water during the wash cycle. » If the temperature or the water level inside the machine is too high, the door will not unlock when the Start/Pause button is pressed, and the Add Item function will not be available (on applicable models).
OPERATION 19 Fabric Care Labels Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label. Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option selections to care for your clothing according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
20 OPERATION Bulky Items » Wash thick, bulky items individually. Heavy blankets, comforters, bedspreads, or pet beds can get tangled or cause an unbalanced load if combined with other items. Small Items Do not wash a single small item. Add enough similar items to the load to prevent an out-of balance load. Wash small, light items in a mesh bag. Small Items can get caught In the impeller at the bottom of the drum, and brassiere hooks can snag on either clothing or the drum.
OPERATION 21 3 Gently close the detergent dispenser drawer before starting the cycle. Slamming the drawer closed may resulting the detergent overflowing into another compartment or dispensing into the drum earlier than programmed. Be careful not to get a hand caught in the drawer while closing. It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in the dispenser compartments at the end of the cycle.
22 OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features Bright Whitss™ ) men can | cold Hash | i } Carats Power On/Off Button + Press this button to turn the washer on or off. + Pressing this button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will be lost. «+ The door will unlock after a brief pause. NOTE « If there is any water remaining in 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.
OPERATION 23 Time and Status Display STAIDNESS @ Cycle Status Indicators + These LED will blink when a cycle is selected to indicate which stages will run. « When a cycle is running, the LED for the active stage will blink, and the LED 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. @ Estimated Time Remaining + When a cycle is selected, the default time for that cycle is displayed.
24 OPERATION Wash Cycles The wash cycles are designed for specific types of wash loads. Select the cycle that best matches the load contents for maximum wash performance and fabric care. See Sorting Laundry section for best results, and follow the fabric care labels on your garments. For a guide to fabric care symbols, see Sorting Laundry section. 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.
OPERATION 25 Wash Temp. Default: Warm Available: Hot, Warm, Cold, Tap Cold Spin Speed Default: Medium Available: Medium, Low, No Spin Sol Level Default: Normal Available: All Description Washes clothes at a high temperature. Wash Temp. Default: Extra Hot Available: Extra Hot Spin Speed Default: High Available: All Soil Level Default: Normal Available: All This cycle is a powerful, high-temperature cycle designed specifically to reduce certain allergens.
26 OPERATION Wash Temp. Default: Warm Available: Hot, Warm, Cold, Tap Cold Spin Speed Default: Medium Available: High, Medium, Low, No Spin Sol Level Default: Normal Available: All Description Use this cycle for washing towels, shirts, Jeans and mixed loads. Wash Temp. Default: Warm Available: Hot, Warm, Cold, Tap Cold Spin Speed Default: Extra High Available: All Soil Level Default: Normal Available: All Description Quickly washes lightly soiled clothing and small loads.
OPERATION 27 Heavy Duty Bedding Sanitary * Allergiene™ oF Bright Whites™ ® Delicate Perm.
28 OPERATION Cycle Modifiers About Modifier Buttons Each cycle has default settings that are selected automatically. You cam also customize these settings using the cycle modifier buttons. Repeatedly press the button for the desired modifier until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. » The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the type and size of wash load for best results and maximum efficiency.
OPERATION 29 « Do not attempt to override the door lock mechanism or reach Into the washer during a steam cycle. Steam can cause severe burns. Fresh Care Use this function when you will not be able to unload your clothes immediately after the wash cycle ends. » The drum will tumble periodically for up to 19 hours to prevent wrinkles. 1 Turnover power. 2 Select the desired cycle. 3 Press and hold the Steam button for 3 seconds to select this function.
30 OPERATION NOTE « Be careful when opening the door as wet laundry may drip or fall out. Turbo Wash™ Adding this option reduces the cycle time while still providing similar wash performance to the same cycle without Turbo Wash™. Cold Wash Press the Cold Wash button to save energy by using cooler water, It will increase the wash and rinse times to maintain wash performance. » Wash time will increase up to several minutes with this option.
SMART FUNCTIONS 31 SMART FUNCTIONS Using LG Thin Q Application The LG Thin Q application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. LG Thin Application Features » Remote Start Control the appliance remotely from the LG Thin Q application, + Downloaded Download new and specialized cycles that are not included in the standard cycles on the appliance, * Tub Clean Coach Find out how many cycles remain before it is time to run the Tub Clean cycle.
32 SMART FUNCTIONS NOTE If the appliance cannot be registered due to problems with the wireless signal transmission, unplug the appliance and wait about a minute before trying again, If the firewall on your wireless router is enabled, disable the firewall or add an exception to it. The wireless network name (SAID) should be a combination of English letters and numbers, (Do not use special characters.) Smartphone user interface (UI) may vary depending on the mobile operating system (OS) and the manufacturer.
SMART FUNCTIONS 33 radio communications, However, there is no guarantee that interference will not inaccuracy a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: + Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. + Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
34 SMART FUNCTIONS * The feature may be subject to change without prior notice and may have a different form depending on where you are located. Using LG Thin Q to Diagnose Issues If you experience a problem with your WI-Fi equipped appliance, it can transmit troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the LG Thin Q application. Launch the LG Thin Q application and select the Smart Diagnosis™ feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided In the LG Thin Q application.
MAINTENANCE 35 MAINTENANCE A. WARNING » To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this entire owner's manual, including the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, before operating this appliance. Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warming can cause serious injury, fire, electric shack, or death. Do not use volatile substances (benzene, paint thinner, alcohol, acetone, etc.
8 MAINTENANCE Da not exceed the maximum fill line when adding bleach or powdered cleaners. Powdered cleaners may remain in the drum after cleaning. © Close the door and press the Power button, on Select the Tub Clean cycle and press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. 5 Farther cycle ends, open the door and allow the drum interior to dry completely. £ WARNING » Make sure children and pets do not climb into the drum.
MAINTENANCE 37 8 Replace the drawer, Cleaning the Door Seal Clean the door seal once a month to prevent build-up of dirt. 4h CAUTION « Cleaning the door seal with undiluted bleach may cause malfunction of the door seal and washer parts. You must add water to the bleach before using it. 1 Wear rubber gloves and protective goggles. 2 Dilute 3/4 cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach in 1 gallon {3.8 L) of water. 3 Wipe around the door seal.
38 MAINTENANCE NOTE » An} E 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 Liter The washer fails to drain if the drain pump filter is clogged. Periodically clean the drain filter to prevent clogging with foreign objects. £) WARNING Opening the drain filter will result in water overflowing if there is water In the drum.
MAINTENANCE 39 NOTE » An DE message blinks on the display when the drain pump filter is clogged with dirt. Clean the drain pump filter. Care in Cold Climates Storing the Washer If the washer will not be used for an extended period of time and is in an area that could be exposed to freezing temperatures, follow these steps to protect the washer from damage. NOTE * Make sure the drum is empty before following these steps. 1 Turn off the washer, and unplug the power cord. 2 Turn off the water faucets.