Use and Care Manual

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16 OPERATION

OPERATION

Before Use

WARNING

electric shock, or injury

to persons, read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

before operating this appliance.

Operation Overview

Sort laundry and load the washer.

and load size, as needed. Open the lid and

load items into the washer.

tergent packs, or gel

or tablet detergents, place them in the tub

before loading the laundry.

Add cleaning products.

Efficiency) detergent to the detergent

dispenser.

or fabric softener to

the appropriate dispensers.

packs, or gel or tablet detergents in the

dispenser.

Turn on the washer.

Power button to turn on the

washer.

illuminate and a chime will sound.

Select a cycle.

cycle buttons repeatedly until the desired

cycle is selected.

soil level and option settings for the

selected cycle are shown.

Normal cycle must be selected in order

to change its default settings.

Start/Pause button without

selecting a cycle immediately starts the

Normal cycle with the default settings.

Adjust settings.

be changed, if desired, using the cycle

modifier and option buttons.

on all cycles. A different chime sounds and

the LED does not light up if the selection is

not allowed.

Begin cycle.

Start/Pause button to begin the

cycle. The lid locks, and the washer agitates

briefly without water to measure the weight

of the load.

Start/Pause button is not pressed

within a certain time, the washer shuts off

and all settings are lost.

NOTE

Power button

when turning off the appliance. This helps

prevent accidentally turning it off during a cycle.

If necessary, add additional items to the tub

while the Add Garments light is on.

the beginning of the

wash cycle to indicate when it is safe to add

items to the tub.

Start/Pause button to pause the

cycle and add items to the tub. Press the

Start/Pause button to resume the cycle.

Add Garments light

turns off may result in poor wash

performance.

End of cycle.

sounds. Immediately remove the clothing

from the washer to reduce wrinkling.

to check lint filters after every 2 to 3 loads.

Summary of content (20 pages)

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6 OPERATION OPERATION Before Use 5 Adjust settings. be changed, if desired, using the cycle modifier and option buttons. WARNING electric shock, or injury to persons, read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Operation Overview 1 Sort laundry and load the washer. on all cycles. A different chime sounds and the LED does not light up if the selection is not allowed. 6 Begin cycle. Start/Pause button to begin the cycle.
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OPERATION 17 Sorting Laundry lly loaded, but the tub should not be tightly packed with items. The lid of the washer should close easily. Bedding cycle for buoyant or nonabsorbent items such as pillows or comforters. Failure to follow this caution can result in leakage. are waterproof or water resistant must be washed in the Waterproof cycle only. (Examples include water resistant clothing, mattress covers, outdoor clothes, and plastic mats.
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18 OPERATION Loading the Washer General Tips Paper clips, coins, matches, and other items can damage clothing and the washer. and tie drawstrings to prevent snagging or tangling of clothes. before washing. Excess dirt or sand can abrade other fabrics and lead to poor wash performance. large items first. Large items should not be more than half of total load.
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OPERATION 19 Adding Cleaning Products This washer is designed for use with only HE (HighEfficiency) detergents. e fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to keep the interior of the washer clean. Using detergent that is not HE may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance which could result in error codes, cycle failure, and washer damage. not provide optimal results.
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20 OPERATION that does not dissolve easily or a detergent with high viscosity, it will leave a residue and clog the dispenser. Fabric Softener Compartment This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which is automatically dispensed during the final rinse cycle. much fabric softener may stain clothes. water. a Liquid fabric softener compartment softeners with warm or into the tub.
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OPERATION 21 3 Carefully pour the pre-measured amount of bleach directly into the bleach dispenser. bleach dispenser. Automatic Bleach Dispenser On some models, the bleach dispenser is connected to the inlet valve. The bleach is automatically diluted and dispensed at the proper time in the wash cycle. vated twice to ensure complete dispensing of the bleach. Any liquid remaining in the dispenser at the end of the cycle is water, not bleach.
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22 OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features 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 Cycle Selector Knob lect the desired cycle.
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OPERATION 23 Time and Status Display ENGLISH a Estimated Time Remaining or options are selected. size. time for that cycle is displayed. This time will change as modifiers --, then the time will be displayed after the load sensing has detected the load mate. This time is based on normal operating conditions. Several external factors (load size, room temperature, incoming water temperature, etc.) can affect the actual time.
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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 the Sorting Laundry section for best results, and follow the fabric care labels on your garments. For a guide to fabric care symbols, see the Sorting Laundry section. Cycle Guide Turn the knob or press the button to select the desired cycle.
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OPERATION 25 Cycle Description Waterproof NOTE items. e to wash waterproof items. load of waterproof and non-waterproof e garments before using this cycle. Wash Temp. Default: Warm Available: Warm, Cold Spin Speed Default: Medium Available: Medium, Low Soil Level Default: Light Available: All Cycle Description Bedding Suitable for washing blankets or bulky items which have difficulty absorbing water, such as pillows, blankets, comforters, sheets or pet bedding.
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26 OPERATION Cycle Description Tub Clean This is a special cycle designed to clean the inside of the washer. Available Options NOTE Delay Wash can be selected for every cycle in this table.
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OPERATION 27 Cycle Modifiers Spin button repeatedly until the desired speed is selected. Each cycle has default settings that are selected automatically. You may also customize these settings using the cycle modifier buttons. button for the desired modifier until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. Soil Adjusting the soil level setting will modify the cycle times and/or wash actions. Soil button repeatedly until the desired soil level is selected.
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28 OPERATION 3 Cold Wash Use this option to save energy by using cooler water while increasing the wash and rinse times to maintain wash performance. Use this option to add extra water to the wash cycle for better wash performance with large or bulky items. supplied during rinsing. The water supplied during washing is not increased. NOTE this button will have no effect. pause the cycle and select this option. Signal The washer plays a melody when the wash cycle is finished.
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OPERATION 29 except the Power button. 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. Locking the Control Panel 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press and hold the Extra Rinse button for 3 seconds to activate this function. Unlocking the Control Panel 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press and hold the Extra Rinse button for 3 seconds to deactivate this function.
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30 SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS 2 Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of the c or d logo. This function provides useful information for diagnosing and solving issues with the appliance based on the pattern of use. 3 Press and hold the Temp. button for 3 seconds or longer while continuing to hold your phone near the logo. Installing the LG ThinQ Application 4 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished. The display will count down the time.
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MAINTENANCE 31 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH 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.
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32 MAINTENANCE Cleaner Instructions from the stainless steel tub using a soft cloth soaked in stainless steel cleaner. recommendations. Cleaning tablets Place directly into the washer tub. Leaving the Lid Open After you finish using the washer, leave the lid open overnight to allow air to circulate and dry the tub. This helps prevent odors. recommendations. adding bleach or powdered cleaners. Powdered cleaners may remain in the tub after cleaning.
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MAINTENANCE 33 4 Clean the inserts and drawer with warm water. and inserts. 5 Wipe off any moisture with a dry towel or cloth after cleaning. 6 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. 7 If the washer does not fill properly, an error message will appear on the display. The inlet valve filter screens could be clogged by hard water scale, sediment in the water supply, or other debris.
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34 MAINTENANCE 7 Flush then reattach the water hoses. water inlet hoses, flush them by running several gallons of water through them into a bucket or drain, preferably with the faucets wide open for maximum flow. 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.
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MAINTENANCE 35 Press the Power button to turn on the washer. 8 Press and hold the Spin button for 3 seconds to operate Spin Only cycle for draining and spinning. 9 Press the Start/Pause button and check that the water fills properly. When the Drain Hose is Frozen 1 Pour hot water in the washer tub and close the lid. 2 Wait for 1 - 2 hours. 3 Press the Power button to turn on the washer. 4 Press and hold the Spin button for 3 seconds to operate Spin Only cycle for draining and spinning.