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Cycles and Options - Top Load Washer

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Different models have different cycles and options. Always refer to the cycle guide in the owner's manual to identify which cycles
and options are available on the specific model in question.
NOTE: Not all options can be used on all cycles and not all options can be used at the same time. This guide is for general
reference only. Wash Times are approximate but may change according to load size, fabric type, adjustments to wash/rinse
temperature, spin speed and soil level, options selected, water supply temperature, water quality, etc.
1
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Top Load Washer Pedestal Washer
STANDARD CYCLES
DOWNLOADABLE CYCLES
OPTIONS
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Tub Clean 
Performing regular maintenance on your washing machine prevents mold and mildew around the rubber door gasket.
Cleaning the dirt accumulated after multiple washing cycles keeps the washer smelling fresh. Running the TUB CLEAN
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cycle once per month will remove mildew, eliminate moisture, and prevent mold. Refer to LG Front Load Washer
Maintenance for more information.
Wash / Rinse Temps
• Not applicable to this cycle
Spin Speed
Soil Level
Options
Approximate Time
• 60 minutes
Drain and Spin 
Intended for wet clothes that just need to have the excess water spun out.
Wash / Rinse Temps
Spin Speed
• Extra High
• High
• Medium
• Low
• No Spin
Soil Level
Options
Approximate Time
• 20 minutes
Speed Wash 
Intended for lightly soiled clothing and small loads. This is different from the quick cycle, which only cuts the wash
time of the selected cycle by half.
Wash / Rinse Temps
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• Default: Hot (122°F) / Cold

• Cold (77°F) / Cold
• Warm (104°F) / Cold
• Warm (104°F) / Warm
Spin Speed
• Default: Extra High

• High
• Medium
• Low
• No Spin
Soil Level
• Default: Light
• Normal
• Heavy
Options
• Extra Rinse
• ColdWash
Approximate Time
• 15 minutes
Rinse+Spin 
On some models this is found in the options, while on others this is found on the cycle dial.
Wash / Rinse Temps
• Default: Cold (77°F) / Cold
Spin Speed
• Default: High
• Extra High
• Medium
• Low
• No Spin
Soil Level
• Default: Normal
• Light
Options
• Extra Rinse
• Water Plus
Approximate Time
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• 20 minutes
Hand Wash/Wool 
Sometimes called "Hand Wash", this cycle is used for any items labeled as "hand washable". It can also be used for
wool clothing that is labeled "machine washable".
Wash / Rinse Temps

• Tap Cold / Cold
Spin Speed
• Default: Low
• Medium
• No Spin
Soil Level
• Default: Normal
• Light
Options
• Quick Cycle
• Extra Rinse
• Rinse+Spin
• Water Plus
• ColdWash
Approximate Time
• 34 minutes
Delicates 
For dress shirts, blouses, nylons, and sheer or lacy garments.

Wash / Rinse Temps

• Tap Cold / Cold
Spin Speed
• Default: Medium
• Low
• No Spin
Soil Level
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• Default: Normal
• Heavy
• Light
Options
• Prewash
• Quick Cycle
• Extra Rinse
• Rinse+Spin
• Water Plus
• ColdWash
Approximate Time
• 42 minutes
Small Load 
Used to wash small loads of cotton, linen, towels, shirts, sheets, jeans, and even mixed loads.
Wash / Rinse Temps
• Default: Warm (104°F) / Cold

• Hot (122°F) / Warm
• Tap Cold / Cold
Spin Speed
• Default: High
• Extra High
• Medium
• Low
• No Spin
Soil Level
• Default: Normal
• Heavy
• Light
Options
• Prewash
• Extra Rinse
• Rinse+Spin
Approximate Time
• 50 minutes
Towels 
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Used for towels and cotton garments.

Wash / Rinse Temps

• Hot (122°F) / Cold
Spin Speed
• Default: Medium
• Extra High
• High
• Low
• No Spin
Soil Level
• Default: Normal
• Heavy
• Light
Options
• Prewash
• Extra Rinse
• Rinse+Spin
• Water Plus
• Stain Cycle
• Wash/Rinse Optimizer
• ColdWash
Approximate Time
• 73 minutes
Cotton/Towels 
Used for cotton, linen, towels, shirts, and sheets.

Wash / Rinse Temps

• Tap Cold / Cold
Spin Speed
• Default: High
• Extra High
• Medium
• Low
• No Spin
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Soil Level
• Default: Normal
• Heavy
• Light
Options
• Prewash
• Quick Cycle
• Extra Rinse
• Rinse+Spin
• Water Plus
• Stain Cycle
• Steam
Approximate Time
• 58 minutes
Cotton/Normal 
Used for cotton, linen, towels, shirts, sheets, jeans, and mixed loads.
Wash / Rinse Temps

• Tap Cold / Cold
Spin Speed
• Default: High
• Extra High
• Medium
• Low
• No Spin
Soil Level
• Default: Normal
• Heavy
• Light
Options
• Prewash
• Quick Cycle
• Extra Rinse
• Rinse+Spin
• Water Plus
• Stain Cycle
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• Steam
• ColdWash
Approximate Time
• 58 minutes
Normal 
Used for mixed fabrics loads, work clothes, jeans, and shirts.
Wash / Rinse Temps

• Tap Cold / Cold
Spin Speed
• Default: High
• Extra High
• Medium
• Low
• No Spin
Soil Level
• Default: Normal
• Heavy
• Light
Options
• Prewash
• Quick Cycle
• Extra Rinse
• Rinse+Spin
• Water Plus
• Stain Cycle
• Steam
Approximate Time
• 57 minutes
Permanent Press 
ColdCare 
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Baby Wear 
BrightWhite 
Used for white fabrics.

Wash / Rinse Temps
• Default: Hot (122°F) / Cold

• Warm(104°F / Warm
Spin Speed
• Default: High
• Extra High
• Medium
• Low
• No Spin
Soil Level
• Default: Normal
• Heavy
• Light
Options
• Prewash
• Extra Rinse
• Rinse+Spin
• Water Plus
• Stain Cycle
Approximate Time
• 75 minutes
Sanitary 
Used for heavily soiled items, undergarments, work clothes, cloth diapers, etc.
Wash / Rinse Temps
• Default: Extra Hot (158°F) / Cold
Spin Speed

• High
• Medium
• Low
• No Spin
Soil Level
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• Default: Normal
• Heavy
• Light
Options
• Prewash
• Extra Rinse
• Rinse+Spin
• Water Plus
• Stain Cycle
• Steam
Approximate Time
• 105 minutes
Bulky/Large 
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Used for large items such as blankets and comforters.

Wash / Rinse Temps

Spin Speed
• Default: Low
• Medium
• No Spin
Soil Level
• Default: Normal
• Heavy
• Light
Options
• Prewash
• Quick Cycle
• Extra Rinse
• Rinse+Spin
• Water Plus
• Steam
• ColdWash
Approximate Time
• 105 minutes
Heavy Duty 
Used for heavily soiled cotton fabrics.

Wash / Rinse Temps

Spin Speed

• High
• Medium
• Low
• No Spin
Soil Level
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• Default: Heavy
• Normal
• Light
Options
• Prewash
• Quick Cycle
• Extra Rinse
• Rinse+Spin
• Water Plus
• Steam
• ColdWash
Approximate Time
• 100 minutes
SteamFresh 
Used to lightly freshen clothing that might be wrinkled or slightly worn but do not merit a full wash.
Wash / Rinse Temps
Spin Speed
Soil Level
Options
Approximate Time
• 20 minutes
Allergiene 
Designed to remove common household allergens (dust mites, pet dander) by more than 95%. It is ideal for cottons,
underwear, pillow covers, bed sheets, and baby wear. It is NOT recommended for wool, silk, leather, or any other
delicate or temperature sensitive items.
Wash / Rinse Temps
Spin Speed
• Default: High
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• Extra High
• Medium
• Low
• No Spin
Soil Level
Options
• Steam
• Extra Rinse
• Rinse+Spin
• Water Plus
Approximate Time
• 113 minutes
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Cycles and Options - Top Load Washer

Operation Laundry Accessories, Washer Dryer Combos, Washers 07/23/2022
Different models have different cycles and options. Always refer to the cycle guide in the owner's manual to identify which cycles
and options are available on the specific model in question.
NOTE: Not all options can be used on all cycles and not all options can be used at the same time. This guide is for general
reference only. Wash Times are approximate but may change according to load size, fabric type, adjustments to wash/rinse
temperature, spin speed and soil level, options selected, water supply temperature, water quality, etc.
1
Select Your Type Of Washer
Top Load Washer Pedestal Washer
STANDARD CYCLES
DOWNLOADABLE CYCLES
OPTIONS
Expand All
Child Lock 
Disables the control panel during operation so the settings cannot be adjusted during the cycle. This will not prevent
the unit from being powered on or off. When powered off, the child lock will not lock the door or control panel
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On some models "CL" will flash on the display to indicate this is active. The display will alternately flash "CL" and the
remaining cycle time. On most models this feature is activated by starting the cycle and then pressing and holding the
button for 3 seconds.
Delay Wash 
This function will delay the start of the wash cycle. The delay wash time varies by model - some models can be set for
up to 12 hour delay wash, while other models can be set up to 19 hour delay wash.
Each press of the delay wash button increases the delay time by one hour.
Custom Program 
Allows an adjustment to a cycle to be saved and recalled for future use.

After making the adjustments, press and hold the Customer Program button for three seconds and the adjustments
will be saved. The next time the adjusted cycle is desired, simply press the Custom Program button to recall it. The
settings stored will display.
Beeper On/Off 
Allows the beeper volume to be adjusted or turned on/off. On some models, it will only turn the beeper on or off and
does not adjust the volume.
NOTE: This feature is not available on all models.
Tub Clean 
This will run a Tub Clean Cycle. Approximate time is 1 hour. Time will adjust as necessary to clean the drum
This is not added to a cycle, but used by itself. Tub Clean will dispense bleach and run a full hot wash cycle. No clothing
or detergent should be added. Use bleach in the bleach compartment, not directly in the drum. May use a front load
cleaner in place of bleach, but do not use both at the same time.
Rinse and Spin 
This will perform a rinse and spin separately from a regular cycle. Time is approximately 21 minutes.
To activate, simply power on the unit, press the rinse and spin button, then press start. This will not add an extra rinse
to a cycle.
Extra Rinse 
Adds an additional rinse to the cycle to help ensure the removal of detergent and bleach residue from garments
There is no specific time for the option as it depends on the load size and cycle selected.
Stain Care 
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Will extend the wash time of the cycle for enhanced wash performance. Also adds a 2nd Rinse.
This will not remove stains that have set in or have not been pretreated. The Stain Care Option only extends the time
during the wash portion of the cycle and adds an extra rinse. There is no specific time as it depends on load size and
cycle selected.
Cold Wash 
Uses a minimal amount of warm water to ensure detergent activation at the lowest possible temperature and uses 6
motion wash with a direct drive motor so that cleaning performance is maximized and energy use is minimized. This
provides the same performance as washing in warm water.
This option, when added to a cycle, utilizes 6 wash motions during the cycle to enhance cleaning performance while
using very little warm water.
Fabric Softener 
Changes the final rinse type from spray rinse to deep rinse. Recommended for Cotton/Normal or Heavy Duty Cycles.
This does not add an extra rinse.
Cotton/Normal and Heavy Duty course:
• If the water pressure is normal then the water is dispensed via the jet spray during the rinse process. (no softener
will be dispensed)
• If water pressure is high: water is dispensed via detergent box only. (softener will be dispensed)
• If water pressure is very low: water is dispensed via detergent box and jet spray. (softener will be dispensed)
On a normal cycle you should press the Fabric Softener button if you wish to add softener.
The purpose of the jet spray is to save water while using a normal rinse performance. If you want a high rinse
performance press 'Fabric Softener' or 'Extra Rinse' button.
If you press the fabric softener button, water passes through the detergent box which uses more water than the jet
spray. (30 liters more) Water also passes through the detergent box when using the 'extra rinse' function and an extra
rinse cycle is added up to 4 times (by pressing extra rinse button 2 times)
Soak 
Allows the consumer to remove stains more thoroughly by specifying additional time for the clothing to soak during
the wash cycle.
The cycle time is increased by 30 minutes. At the end of Soak, the wash cycle will be started without draining. It is
normal that the washer weakly agitates during this cycle. This is different from the Stain Care option which extends
the wash time.
Spin Only 
Will perform a spin only to spin out excess water. Time is approximately 12 minutes.
This will not perform a rinse.
Water Plus 
Adds water to the cycle

The amount of water varies according to the cycle selected.
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• WT5*01 - This option can be added twice on Normal and Heavy Duty cycles.
• WT1*01 - This option can be added twice on the Normal cycle.
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Cycles and Options - Top Load Washer

Top Load Washer Pedestal Washer

• Not applicable to this cycle

• Not applicable to this cycle

• Not applicable to this cycle

• Not applicable to this cycle

Drain and Spin 

• Not applicable to this cycle

• Not applicable to this cycle

• Not applicable to this cycle

• Default: Hot (122°F) / Cold

• Default: Extra High

• Default: Cold (77°F) / Cold

• Default: Cold (77°F) / Cold

For dress shirts, blouses, nylons, and sheer or lacy garments.

• Default: Cold (77°F) / Cold

• Default: Warm (104°F) / Cold

Used for towels and cotton garments.

• Default: Warm (104°F) / Cold

Used for cotton, linen, towels, shirts, and sheets.

• Default: Warm (104°F) / Cold

• Default: Warm (104°F) / Cold

• Default: Warm (104°F) / Cold

Used for white fabrics.

• Default: Hot (122°F) / Cold

• Default: Extra Hot (158°F) / Cold

• Default: Extra High

Used for large items such as blankets and comforters.

• Default: Warm (104°F) / Cold

Used for heavily soiled cotton fabrics.

• Default: Warm (104°F) / Cold

• Default: Extra High

• Not applicable to this cycle

• Not applicable to this cycle

• Not applicable to this cycle

• Not applicable to this cycle

• Not applicable to this cycle

• Not applicable to this cycle

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Cycles and Options - Top Load Washer

Top Load Washer Pedestal Washer

Allows an adjustment to a cycle to be saved and recalled for future use.

NOTE: This feature is not available on all models.

Rinse and Spin 

Adds water to the cycle

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