22 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
Basic operation
1 Load the laundry into the washing machine and close the door.
2 Press the Power button. - The lights around the cycle selector knob will illuminate and a chime will sound.
Turn the cycle selector knob to the desired cycle. - The optimum default cycle settings are automatically set according to the 3 wash cycle. See page 23, Cycle guide, for more detail on the default settings for each cycle. - See page 24, Main cycle, for details on the wash cycles. - To change the settings, press the cycle modifier buttons and select the desired settings. See page 25, Modifying settings before the cycle, for more details on modifying cycle settings. - Skip to step 4 to use the default settings without modifying them.
4 Add the proper amount of detergent and additions (bleach, softener) into the detergent dispenser drawer. - See page 20, Using detergent/fabric softener, for more details on using detergent.
5 Press the Start/Pause button. - The washing machine will start.
6 When the melody plays, the wash cycle is finished. - When the washing cycle is finished, the door will unlock. Open the door and remove the laundry immediately. - Make sure to check around the door seal when taking out the finished load. Small items may be caught in the door seal.
WARNING yyTo reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. NOTE yyThe front-load washing machine rotates the laundry in a way that allows it to use less water while still fully saturating your clothing. It is normal to not be able to see water during the wash cycle. yyIf the temperature or the water level inside the machine is too high, the door locks and cannot be opened. To open the door while washing, use the Rinse + Spin feature. USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 23
Cycle guide ENGLISH The cycle guide below shows the options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. ● = Available option CYCLE SETTINGS (=DEFAULT) ADDITIONAL OPTIONS DISPLAY CYCLE FABRIC TYPE TIME(MIN) Wash Spin Soil Cold Delay Extra Pre Turbo Temp. Speed Level Steam Wash™ Wash Rinse Wash Wash™ Allergiene™ Cotton, underwear, 88 ~ 132 - EXTRA HIGH - pillow covers, bed HIGH★ sheets, baby wear MEDIUM LOW NO SPIN Sanitary Heavily soiled 81 ~ 112 EXTRA HOT★ EXTRA HIGH HEAVY underwear, work HIGH★ NORMAL★ clothes, diapers, MEDIUM LIGHT etc. LOW NO SPIN Bright White Fabrics 52 ~ 79 HOT★ EXTRA HIGH HEAVY Whites™ WARM HIGH★ NORMAL★ COLD MEDIUM LIGHT TAP COLD LOW NO SPIN Bulky/Large Large items such 45 ~ 68 HOT MEDIUM★ HEAVY as blankets and WARM★ LOW NORMAL★ comforters COLD NO SPIN LIGHT TAP COLD Heavy Duty Heavily soiled 60 - 117 HOT EXTRA HIGH★ HEAVY★ Cotton Fabrics WARM★ HIGH NORMAL COLD MEDIUM LIGHT TAP COLD LOW NO SPIN Cotton/ Cotton, linen, 27 - 99 EXTRA HOT EXTRA HIGH HEAVY Normal towels, shirts, HOT HIGH★ NORMAL★ sheets, jeans, mixed WARM★ MEDIUM LIGHT loads COLD LOW TAP COLD Jumbo Wash Comforter 45 ~ 68 HOT HIGH★ HEAVY WARM★ MEDIUM NORMAL★ COLD LOW LIGHT TAP COLD NO SPIN Towels Towels 39 - 75 HOT EXTRA HIGH★ HEAVY WARM★ HIGH NORMAL★ COLD MEDIUM LIGHT TAP COLD LOW NO SPIN Perm. Dress shirts/pants, 29 ~ 56 HOT HIGH HEAVY Press wrinklefree clothing, WARM★ MEDIUM★ NORMAL★ poly/cotton blend COLD LOW LIGHT clothing, tablecloths TAP COLD Hand Wash/ Items labeled 44 ~ 55 WARM★ LOW★ NORMAL★ Wool “hand-washable” COLD NO SPIN LIGHT TAP COLD Delicates Dress shirts/ 30 ~ 53 WARM MEDIUM★ HEAVY blouses, nylons, COLD★ LOW NORMAL★ sheer or lacy TAP COLD NO SPIN LIGHT garments Speed Wash Lightly soiled 7 ~ 25 HOT★ EXTRA HIGH★ HEAVY clothing and small WARM HIGH NORMAL loads COLD MEDIUM LIGHT★ TAP COLD LOW NO SPIN Small Load Normally soiled and 45 WARM★ HIGH★ NORMAL★ small loads. Tub Clean This cycle is designed 89 to remove a mildewy or musty smell. Cycle time depends on type and amount of load and detergent,water pressure and chosen additional options. - If the Turbo Wash™ option is on, you cannot select “No Spin” as your Spin Speed. (If the Turbo Wash™ option is off, you can select “No Spin” as your Spin Speed.) 24 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
Main cycle Heavily soiled items, Heavy Duty This cycle is for washing heavily soiled laundry You can wash laundry items more thoroughly by though more powerful tub rotation. selecting the wash cycle that best suits the type of items to be washed. Turn the cycle selector Comforters, Jumbo Wash knob to the desired cycle. When you select a This cycle is for washing king or queen wash cycle, the light for the corresponding wash comforters. cycle will turn on. See page 22, Basic operation, for more details on operating methods. Wrinkle free items, Perm.Press This cycle is for washing items such as wrinkle- Reduce laundry allergens, Allergiene™ free clothes or tablecloths to minimize wrinkles. This cycle is a powerful, high temperature cycle designed specifically to reduce certain allergens. Sheer items, Delicates This cycle is for washing lingerie or sheer and NOTE lacy clothes which can easily be damaged. yySelecting the Allergiene™ cycle For towels, Towels automatically incorporates steam into the wash cycle. This cycle is for washing towels. yyThe Allergiene™ cycle can significantly reduce allergens in bedding and clothing. For a few items, Small Load yyThe Allergiene™ cycle helps reduce dust The default cycle is Small Load, for normally mite populations and helps reduce allergens. soiled loads with just a few items. This cycle can yyDue to the higher energy and temperatures also be used for downloadable cycles (see page used, the Allergiene™ cycle is not 31). recommended for wool, silk, leather, or any other delicate or temperature sensitive items Items labeled wool or hand-washable, Hand Wash/Wool Reduce laundry bacteria, Sanitary This cycle is for washing shrinkable woolen or This wash cycle reduces 99.9% of bacteria on hand-washable items requiring delicate care. laundry through high temperature. Only wash woolen items that are labeled machine washable or hand-washable. Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family Sized Clothes NOTE Washers yyLaundry weight should be less than 8 pounds (3.6 kg) to prevent damage to the fabric. NOTE yyUse only a natural or wool-safe detergent yyThis cycle has been certified by NSF using harmless to fabrics and load 1/2 of the Tide HE powder. normal amount of detergent. yyThe Hand Wash/Wool cycle uses a gentle For white fabrics, Bright Whites™ tumble rotation angle and low speed spin for This cycle is for washing white items only. the ultimate fabric care.
Blankets or bulky items, Bulky/Large Quick wash, Speed Wash This cycle is for washing blankets or bulky items. Use the Speed Wash cycle to quickly wash lightly soiled clothing and small loads. For high wash Normal items, Cotton/Normal and rinse efficiency, wash small loads of 2-3 Use this cycle to wash all normal items, except lightly soiled garments. delicate fabrics such as wool or silk. NOTE NOTE yyUse only a little detergent in this cycle. If yyIf you press the Power button and the Start/ you want more rinsing, you can add an extra Pause button without selecting another cycle, rinse by using the Extra Rinse option button. the washing machine proceeds to Cotton/ Normal. USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 25
Setting spin speed, Spin Speed Cycle modifier buttons ENGLISH
Each cycle has been designed with the optimum Higher spin speeds extract more water from fabric care settings for that cycle preset clothes, reducing drying time and saving energy. automatically. You may also customize the Some fabrics, such as delicates, require a slower settings using the cycle modifier buttons. Press spin speed. To protect your clothing, not all the desired cycle modifier button to view and spin speeds are available for all cycles. The select other settings. optimum spin speeds for each cycle have been The washer automatically adjusts the water level set automatically. To change the spin speed for a for the type and size of wash load for best results cycle, follow the instructions below. and maximum efficiency. It may seem there is no 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle water inside the drum in some cycles, but this is selector knob to the desired cycle. normal. 2 Press the Spin Speed button repeatedly to select the desired spin speed. NOTE yyTo protect your garments, not every wash/ - When you press the button, an indicator light rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or for the corresponding selection will turn on option is available with every cycle. See the above it. Cycle Guide for details. 3 You can now modify other cycle settings and add options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to Setting the water temperature, step 4 to begin the cycle. Wash Temp. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. The optimum water temperature is set automatically for each cycle. To change the water temperature setting for a cycle, follow NOTE the instructions below. Remember to set the yyThe Spin Speed button also activates the appropriate temperature, as specified in the Drain & Spin cycle to drain the tub and spin fabric care label on your clothing. clothes; for example, if you want to remove clothes before the cycle has ended. To use 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle Drain & Spin, press the Power button, then selector knob to the desired cycle. press the Spin Speed button repeatedly to select a spin speed. Press the Start/Pause 2 Press the Wash Temp button repeatedly to button to begin. select the desired water temperature. - When you press the button, an indicator light Setting soil level of laundry, Soil Level for the corresponding selection will turn on above it. You can wash your laundry more thoroughly 3 You can now modify other cycle settings and by setting the proper soil level on the washing machine. The soil level for each cycle has been add options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to set automatically. To change the soil level for a step 4 to begin the cycle. cycle, follow the instructions below. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector knob to the desired cycle.
NOTE 2 Press the Soil Level button repeatedly to select yyCold rinses use less energy. the desired soil level. yyYour washer features a heating element to - When you press the button, an indicator light boost the hot water temperature for Extra Hot settings. This provides improved wash for the corresponding selection will turn on performance at normal water heater settings. above it. yySelect the water temperature suitable for 3 You can now modify other cycle settings and the type of load you are washing. Follow the add options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to fabric care label for best results. step 4 to begin the cycle. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. NOTE yyLightly soiled loads may take less time and heavily soiled loads may add time to the cycle. 26 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
Setting options before the cycle Drum Lighting, Drum Light
You can select and add desired optional functions The drum is equipped with a white LED light that before you start the washing machine. illuminates when the washer is turned on. This light automatically turns off when the door is Adjusting melody and button tones, Signal closed and the cycle starts. To turn on the light during a cycle follow the instructions below. The washing machine plays a melody when the 1 Press and hold the Extra Rinse/Drum Light wash cycle is finished. The buttons make a sound button for 3 seconds during the wash cycle. each time a button is pressed. The volume of - The drum light will illuminate and then turn these melody and button tones can be changed off automatically after 4 minutes. or they can be turned off if desired. - It is normal for clothes and the gasket to 1 Press the Power button. appear yellow in the LED lighting. 2 Turn the cycle selector knob to the desired cycle. Tumbling clothes to prevent wrinkles, Fresh Care 3 Press the Signal button to adjust the melody Use this function when you are not able to and button tones as desired. remove your clothes from ths washer as soon as 4 You can now modify the cycle settings and the wash cycle ends. add options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to begin the cycle. 1 Press and hold the Steam/Fresh Care button 5 Press the Start/Pause button. for 3 seconds before the wash cycle. - The Fresh Care indicator light will turn on. Prewashing, Prewash NOTE Prewash for 15 minutes when clothes are covered yy This function provides periodic tumbling for in dirt or dust. This feature is suitable for heavily up to about 19 hours to prevent wrinkles. If soiled items. you press the Start/Pause or Power button, 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle you can unload your laundry at any time. selector knob to the desired cycle. 2 Press the Prewash button. Adding an extra rinse cycle, Extra Rinse - The indicator light will turn on. You can add an extra rinse cycle to the default 3 You can now modify the cycle settings and add rinse cycle. other options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to begin the cycle. 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector knob to the desired cycle. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. 2 Press the Extra Rinse button. - The Extra Rinse indicator light will turn on. Rinse, drain and spin only, Rinse+Spin 3 You can now modify the cycle settings and Use this cycle to rinse detergent from the load. add other options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to begin the cycle. 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector knob to the desired cycle. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. 2 Press the Rinse + Spin button.
3 Press the Spin Speed button repeatedly to set the spin speed. - The indicator light for the selected spin speed will turn on. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 27
Presetting the start time, Delay Wash Saving energy, Cold Wash™ ENGLISH You can delay the start time of the cycle. Adding the Cold Wash™ option reduces 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle energy usage and provides the same washing performance as a warm water wash. selector knob to the desired cycle. By using 6 different washing motions (Tumbling, 2 Modify the cycle settings and add other Rolling, Stepping, Scrubbing, Swinging and options (see pages 25-28), if desired. Filtration), fabrics get the cleaning benefits, without the energy usage. 3 Press the Delay Wash button repeatedly to 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle select the desired start time. selector knob to the desired cycle. - The Delay Wash indicator light will turn on. - The set start time will appear on the display 2 Press the Cold Wash™ button. The washer will panel. automatically adjust the cycle settings. - Each press of the button increases the delay 3 Set any other desired options. time by one hour, up to 19 hours. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. NOTE High temperature, Steam yy When you select the Cold Wash™ option, wash time will be increased up to 10 Adding the Steam option to these cycles help to minutes. enhance washing performance. yyFor high wash efficiency, use this option with By using a hot steam fabrics get the cleaning less than 8 pounds of laundry. benefits of a super hot wash. 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle Saving time, Turbo Wash™ selector knob to the desired cycle. Adding the Turbo Wash™ option to normal 2 Press the Steam button. The washer will cycles reduces cycle time while providing the automatically adjust the cycle settings. same wash performance. The option uses the Twin Spray and Optimization features of 3 Set any other desired options. the washer to save time without sacrificing 4 Press the Start/Pause button. performance. 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle WARNING selector knob to the desired cycle. yyDo not touch the door during steam cycles. 2 Press the Turbo Wash™ button. The washer The door surface can become very hot. Allow will automatically adjust the cycle settings. the door lock to release before opening the 3 Set any other desired options. door. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. yyDo not attempt to override the door lock mechanism or reach into the washer during a steam cycle. Steam can cause severe burns. NOTE yyThe Turbo Wash™ option cannot be used NOTE with all cycles. yyTurbo Wash™ is available in the beginning yy The steam option cannot be used with all of the Cotton/Normal and Perm. Press cycles. cycles. yyPress and hold the Turbo Wash™ button to yySteam may not be clearly visible during change the default settings. the steam cycles. This is normal. Too much steam could damage clothing. yyDo not add steam to cycles when washing delicate fabrics such as wool or silk, or non- colorfast fabrics. 28 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
Setting options during the cycle Selecting your customized cycle, Custom PGM You can add desired options during the wash cycle. You can recall the customized wash cycle you had previously saved. Button lock feature, Child Lock You can lock the controls to prevent children or To recall a cycle others from changing cycles or operating the 1 Press the Power button and then press the machine. This can also be useful for cleaning the Custom PGM button. button and control panel area. Once the Child Lock has been turned on, it must be turned off 2 Press the Start/Pause button. before any controls, except the Power button, can be used. Language setting button, Language
This option allows you to change the language To turn Child Lock ON shown in the display. Once set, the language Press and hold the Rinse + Spin button for 3 setting will remain selected even after the power seconds during the wash cycle. is turned off. The display language options are English, French, and Spanish; English is the - When the Child Lock is enabled, a Child Lock default language. message and the remaining wash time are displayed, in turn, on the display panel of the washing machine. To change the language To turn Child Lock OFF 1 Press the Power button to turn on the washer. (When the Child Lock is activated.) 2 Press and hold the Prewash button for 3 Press and hold the Rinse + Spin button for 3 seconds, until the following screen appears in seconds during the wash cycle. the display. NOTE yyChild Lock lasts after the end of the cycle. If you want to deactivate this function, press and hold the Rinse+Spin button for 3 seconds. 3 When the screen appears, English is displayed as the default language. Press the Rinse+Spin Saving a customized wash cycle, button to select Francais (French). Press the PGM Save Extra Rinse button to select Espanol (Spanish). You can save a special combination of settings that you use frequently. NOTE yyIf you don't press a button or select another To save a cycle language for 3 seconds after opening the language setting option, the language 1 Press the Power button and turn the cycle selection function will apply the existing selector knob to the desired cycle. language selection and close. 2 Modify the cycle settings and add other options (see pages 25-28), if desired. 3 Press the Start/Pause button to start the cycle.
4 Press and hold the Custom PGM button for 3 seconds during the wash cycle. - The cycle with your preferred settings and options is saved. USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 29
Before using the Tag On function The Tag On icon ENGLISH - The Tag On function allows you to conveniently use the LG Smart Diagnosis™ and Cycle Download features to communicate with your appliance right from your own smart phone. To use the Tag On function: 1 Download the LG Smart Laundry&DW App to your smart phone. 2 Turn on the NFC (Near Field Communication) function in your smart phone.
The Tag On function can only be used with most smart phones equipped with the NFC function Tag On position and based on the Android operating system (OS).
Turning on the NFC function of the smart phone Tag On: Look for the Tag On icon next to the LCD screen on the control panel. This is where 1 Enter the "Settings" menu you position your smart phone when using the of the smart phone and Tag On function with the LG Smart Diagnosis™ select "Share & Connect" and Cycle Download features of the LG Smart under "WIRELESS & Laundry&DW App. NETWORKS."
2 Set "NFC“ and “Direct When you use the Tag On function, position your Android Beam” to ON smart phone so that the NFC antenna on the back and select “NFC" . of your smart phone matches the position of the Tag On icon on the appliance. If you do not know the position of your NFC antenna, move your smart phone very slightly in a circular motion until the application verifies the connection.
Because of the characteristics of NFC, if the transmission distance is too far, or if there is a metal sticker or a thick case on the phone, transmission will not be good. In some cases, 3 Check "Use Read and NFC-equipped phones may be unable to transmit Write/P2P receive." successfully.
Press [ ] in the LG Smart Laundry&DW app for a more detailed guide on how to use the Tag On function. Depending on the smart phone manufacturer and Android OS version, the Scan this QR code with your smart NFC activation process phone to quickly access the LG Smart Laundry&DW App for may differ. Refer to the download manual of your smart phone for details. 30 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
Tag On 4 Touch the Tag On logo. - W hen a Tag On screen Download and install the LG Smart Laundry&DW appears (see at right), tap application on an NFC-equipped smart phone. your smart phone on the The application includes a Tag On self-diagnosis Tag On icon on the right feature and a Tag On cycle download feature. side of the washer's control panel. Tag On self-diagnosis using LG Smart Laundry&DW application - If it isn't recognized, touch 1 Install ‘LG Smart Laundry&DW’ app on a NFC- on the upper right of equipped smartphone. the Tag On screen on your - Install the app from the Play store and run it. LG Smart Laundry&DW app to see the detailed guide. (This might happen due to the different NFC antenna positions for each phone.)
5 Check the diagnosis results and solutions. - It shows the diagnosis results on the two cycles recently used.
2 Select Tag On. Home card and icons at the bottom of the screen are all available to use. ※ Images are for reference only. The LG Smart Laundry&DW application may be updated.
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Tag On cycles download using LG Smart Laundry&DW application 4 Touch the Tag On logo. - W hen a Tag On screen ENGLISH appears (see at right), tap your NOTE smart phone on the Tag On yy The Tag On Cycle Download feature lets you icon on the right side of the use your smart phone to download a new washer's control panel. cycle to your washer, replacing the Small - If it isn't recognized, touch Load cycle. The Small Load Cycle can always on the upper right of the Tag be re-downloaded, if desired. On screen on your ‘LG Smart 1 Install ‘LG Smart Laundry&DW’ app on a NFC- Laundry&DW’ app to see the equipped smartphone. detailed guide. (This might - Install the app from the Play store and run it. happen due to the different NFC antenna positions for each phone.) 5 Select a cycle to download. - Y ou can also check the existing cycles already downloaded.
6 Touch the Tag On logo. - W hen a Tag On screen appears (see at right), tap your smart phone on the Tag On icon on the right 2 Select Tag On. side of the washer's control Home card and icons at the panel. bottom of the screen are all - If it isn't recognized, touch available to use. on the upper right of the Tag On screen on your LG Smart Laundry&DW app to see the detailed guide. (This might happen due to the different NFC antenna positions for each phone.) 7 The new cycle is downloaded successfully! - C heck whether the new cycle is downloaded by turning the cycle selector knob to Download 3 Select Tag On Cycles Cycle/Small Load. Download.
※ Images are for reference only. The LG Smart Laundry&DW application may be updated.