FEATURES AND BENEFITS 7 ENGLISH FEATURES AND BENEFITS KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS A B C D INVERTER DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR The inverter motor directly connected to the tub produces less noise and vibration while offering outstanding durability with a longer lifespan. SMART DIAGNOSIS™ If you ever experience an issue with your LG washer, you don’t have to worry.
8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION WARNING yy The washer is heavy. Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to do so may result in damage to property or serious bodily harm. yy Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Unfasten the power cord from the back of the washer. 1. After removing the carton and shipping material, lift the washer off the foam base. Make sure the plastic tub support comes off with the base and is not stuck to the bottom of the washer. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED If you must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always protect the side of the washer and lay it carefully on its side. DO NOT lay the washer on its front or back.
10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE WATER LINES yy LG recommends the use of LG hoses. Any leaking, property damage, or damage to the washing machine caused by an improper installation or by the use of non-LG hoses is not covered under the terms of the LG warranty and is the sole responsibility of the customer and/or an installer. yy Water supply pressure must be between 20 psi and 120 psi (138~827 kPa). If the water supply pressure is more than 120 psi, a pressure reducing valve must be installed.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS yy The drain hose should always be properly secured. Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property damage. yy The drain must be installed in accordance with any applicable local codes and regulations. yy Make sure that the drain hose is not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked. CAUTION yy Do not insert the end of the drain hose into the standpipe more than 8 inches (20cm). Doing so can cause siphoning, odors, or improper draining.
12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LEVELING THE WASHER the cabinet side meets the top cover. Do not place the level on the top of the lid. Using these surfaces will result in the washer being unlevel. The tub of your new washer spins at very high speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and movement, the floor must be a level, solid surface. NOTE: • • Side to Side Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the washer.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The washer should be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60Hz grounded 3-prong outlet. Plug in the washer. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service technician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. Fabric Care Labels NOTE: Use the Bedding cycle for large or bulky items such as poly-filled jackets, comforters, pillows, etc. These items may not be as absorbent as other laundry items and should be sorted into a separate wash load for optimal results.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The automatic dispenser consists of two compartments which hold: yy Liquid fabric softener. yy Liquid or powdered detergent for the main wash. Main Wash Liquid Detergent Compartment Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment A WORD ABOUT DETERGENTS High-Efficiency (HE) detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to keep the interior of your washer clean.
16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Always measure the detergent amount. While HE detergents are designed for this type of washing machine, be careful when measuring the detergent. For most normal loads, no more than 1/4 to 1/2 a cap or scoop of HE detergent should be used. NOTE: yy Extra care must be exercised when using 2X and 3X concentrated detergents because even a little bit extra can contribute to the problems mentioned above. yy Detergents designated as HE compatible may not provide optimal results.
HOW TO USE 17 CONTROL PANEL FEATURES F D A A D E POWER (ON/OFF) BUTTON Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn the washer OFF. Pressing the POWER button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will be lost. The lid will unlock after a brief pause. C B C START/PAUSE BUTTON Press this button to start the selected cycle. If the washer is running, use this button to pause the cycle without losing the current settings.
18 HOW TO USE TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the estimated time remaining and cycle progress. A B D C A CYCLE STATUS INDICATOR B DELAY WASH INDICATOR These LEDs will illuminate 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 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.
HOW TO USE 19 Bleach 1 SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD THE WASHER 2 CLEANING PRODUCTS 3 TURN ON THE WASHER 4 SELECT A CYCLE 5 ADJUST SETTINGS Softener Detergent Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, color and load size, as needed. Open the lid and load items into the washer. Add High-Efficiency (HE) detergent to the detergent dispenser. If bleach or fabric softener is to be used, add these to the appropriate dispensers. Press the POWER button to turn ON the washer.
20 HOW TO USE CYCLE GUIDE The cycle guide below shows the default settings, available options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. Allowable modifier adjustments are shown below the default setting for each cycle.
HOW TO USE Wash cycles are designed for the best wash performance for each type of load. Select the cycle that best matches the load contents for maximum wash performance and fabric care. Turn the knob to the desired cycle. When you select a wash cycle, the light for the corresponding wash cycle will turn on. See page 19, OPERATING THE WASHER, for more details on operating methods. Cotton / Normal Use this cycle to wash all normal items, except delicate fabrics such as wool or silk.
22 HOW TO USE CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Each cycle has default settings that are selected automatically. You may also customize these settings using the cycle modifier buttons. 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. Due to the high-efficiency WASH TEMP. Wash Temp.
HOW TO USE After selecting a cycle, press the Special Care button to select additional features for your load. NOTE: yy To protect your garments, not every feature is available with every cycle. yy If the START/PAUSE button is not pressed within 60 minutes to start the cycle, the control will shut off and all settings will be lost. SOAK This option provides 30-minutes presoak prior to the start of the selected cycle.
Use this option to add extra water to the wash cycles for better wash performance(Stain Treatment) with large or bulky items.
CARE AND CLEANING 25 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and follow this entire Owner’s Manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer. yy Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. yy Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the finish.
26 CARE AND CLEANING MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE WATER INLET FILTERS If the washer does not fill properly, an error message will show on the display. The inlet valve filter screens could be plugged by hard water scale, sediment in the water supply, or other debris. NOTE: The inlet screens protect the delicate parts of the inlet valve from being damaged by particles that could enter the valves with the water supply.
CARE AND CLEANING 27 ENGLISH CLEANING THE WASHER PROPER USE OF DETERGENT Using too much detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Today’s detergents are formulated to be effective without visible sudsing. Be sure to carefully read and follow manufacturer’s recommendations for how much detergent to use in your wash. You can use less detergent if you have soft water, a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load. NOTE: Use only low-sudsing, high-efficiency detergent.