LG Washer Manual

WM3400CW
WM3500CW / WM3460C* /WM309*CW /

WM3505CW /
WM3700H*A
WM3900H*A / WM3800H*A
Rev.11_070120
WM3600H*A
WM4000H*A
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Using the Washer
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WARNING
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
1 Sort 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 detergent pods, place pod in drum before loading laundry.
2 Add Cleaning Products.

Add the proper amount of HE (High-Efficiency) detergent to the detergent
dispenser. If desired, add bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate areas of
the dispenser drawer. Do not place liquid or powdered detergent pods in the
dispenser.
3 Turn on the Washer

Press the Power button to turn on the washer. The lights above the cycle
buttons will illuminate and a chime will sound.
4 Select a Cycle
Turn the Cycle Selector Knob until the desired cycle is selected. The preset
Temp., Spin, Soil and option settings for that cycle will be shown. Pressing the
Start/Pause button without selecting a cycle will cause the Normal cycle to
begin immediately.
5 Adjust Settings
Default settings for the selected cycle can now be changed, if desired, using the
cycle modifier and option buttons.
• Not all modifiers and options are available on all cycles. A different chime will
sound and the LED will not come on if the selection is not allowed.
6 Begin Cycle
Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. The washer will agitate briefly
without water to measure the weight of the load. If the Start/Pause button is not
pressed within a certain time, the washer will shut off and all settings will be lost.
7 End of Cycle
When the cycle is finished, a melody will sound. Immediately remove your
clothing from the washer to reduce wrinkling. 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 your clothing.
It is normal to not be able 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. To stop a cycle and drain the water completely, turn the power off, then on, and then
press Rinse+Spin.
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Sorting Laundry Sort Laundry

By colors By Soil By Fabric By Lint
CAUTION Lint
White Heavy Delicates
• The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum Producer
should not be tightly packed with items. The door Lint
Lights Normal Easy Care
of the washer should close easily. Collector
• Use the Bedding cycle for buoyant or Darks Light Sturdy
nonabsorbent items such as pillows or
comforters. Failure to follow this caution can
result in leakage. Fabric Care Labels
• Clothing or articles that are waterproof or water Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label.
resistant must be washed in the Bedding cycle Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option
only. (e.g. water resistant clothing, mattress selections to care for your clothing according to the
covers, outdoor clothes, plastic mats, etc.) manufacturer’s recommendations.
Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or
damage to the washer, clothes, walls, floor, and
Category Label Directions
surrounding objects due to abnormal vibration.
• Remove the stuffing from pillows and cushions Hand wash
before washing the covers. Failure to do so can
Machine wash, Normal
cause excessive vibration, resulting in damage
cycle
to the washer, clothes, nearby objects, walls, and
floor. Perm Press/Wrinkle
Resistant setting (which has
a cool down or cold spray
Grouping Similar Items before the slower spin)
Washing
For the best washing results, and to reduce the Gentle/Delicate setting
possibility of damage to clothing, care should be (slow agitation and/or
taken to sort the clothing into loads that are made up reduced wash time)
of similar items. Do not wash
Mixing different fabric types and/or soil levels can Do not wring
result in poor wash performance, color transfer,
discoloration, fabric damage or linting. Fabrics should Hot
be sorted into groups as described below. Water
Tepid
Temperature
Colors Cold/Cool
Sort articles by color. Wash dark clothes together in a Any bleach (when needed)
separate load from light colors or whites. Mixing dark
clothes with light clothes can result in dye transfer or Only non-chlorine bleach
discoloration of the lighter clothes. Bleach (when needed)
Symbols
Do not bleach
Soil Level
Wash heavily soiled clothing together. Washing lightly
soiled clothing in the same load with heavily soiled
clothing could result in poor wash performance for
the lightly soiled clothing.
Fabric Type
Delicate articles should not be mixed with heavy
or sturdy fabric types. Washing heavy fabrics in a
delicate load can result in poor wash performance
for the heavy fabrics and possible damage to the
delicates.
Lint Type
Some fabrics attract and bind lint to them while others
give off lint in the laundry process. Avoid mixing these
lint collectors and lint producers in the same load.
Mixing these fabrics will result in pilling and linting on
the lint collectors. (For example, lint collector—knit
sweater; lint producer—terry cloth towels.)
Loading the Washer Adding Cleaning Products

• Check and empty pockets. Paper clips, coins,
matches, etc. can damage clothing and the washer. Loading the Dispenser
• Close zippers and hooks, and tie drawstrings to To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to the
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prevent snagging or tangling of clothes. automatic dispenser.
• Pretreat heavily stained areas for best results.
• Combine large and small items in a load. Load large 1 Open the detergent dispenser drawer.
items first. Large items should not be more than half
of total load.
• The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum
should not be tightly packed with items. The door of
the washer must close easily.
• Do not wash single small items. Add 1-2 similar
items to the load to prevent an out-of-balance load.
• Wash thick, bulky items individually. Heavy blankets,
comforters, bedspreads, or pet beds can get
tangled or cause an unbalanced load if combined
2 Load the laundry products into the
appropriate compartments.
with other items.
• If using a liquid detergent, make sure the liquid
• Do not wash/spin waterproof items. Washing detergent cup is in place.
raincoats or sleeping bags may result in abnormal
• If using a powdered detergent, remove the liquid
vibration or may cause the load to bounce, which
detergent cup and put the powder in the main
could damage the drum.
wash detergent compartment.
• Wash small, light items in a mesh bag. Items like • If using detergent pods, place the pod in the
underwear can get caught in the door seal, and drum before loading the laundry. Do not place
a brassiere hook may damage other items or the liquid or powdered detergent pods in the
drum. dispenser.
• Brush off heavy soil, dust, and hair from items
before washing. Excess dirt or sand can abrade
other fabrics and lead to poor wash performance.
• For best performance, load clothes as shown. Pre-wash
detergent
compartment
Liquid chlorine
bleach
Liquid compartment
detergent
cup
4
3
2
1 Main wash Liquid fabric
detergent softener
- Load clothes loosely, and do not overfill the drum. compartment compartment
Clothes need room to circulate in order to get
clean.
3 Close the detergent dispenser drawer slowly
- Do not press down on items while stacking them in before starting the cycle.
the drum.
• Slamming the detergent dispenser drawer may
result in the detergent overflowing into another
compartment or pouring into the tub earlier than
programmed.
NOTE
• It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in
the dispenser compartments at the end of the cycle.
IMPORTANT: Liquid Bleach Compartment

• Do not place or store laundry products, such as This compartment holds liquid bleach, which is
detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on dispensed automatically at the proper time during
top of your washer or dryer. Wipe up any spills the wash cycle. The dispenser is activated twice to
immediately. These products can damage the ensure complete dispensing of the bleach. Any liquid
machine's finish and controls. remaining in the dispenser at the end of the cycle is
water, not bleach.
Pre-Wash Detergent Compartment • Do not add powdered bleach to this compartment.
Add liquid or powdered detergent to this compartment The bleach compartment is designed to dispense
when using the Pre-Wash option. Always use HE liquid chlorine bleach only. Powdered or liquid color-
(High-Efficiency) detergent with your washer. safe bleach will not dispense properly.
• When using the Pre-Wash option, liquid detergent • Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations
for the main wash needs to be loaded in the when adding bleach. Never add more than one cup
liquid detergent cup accessory in the main wash and do not exceed the maximum fill line since this
dispenser, to prevent it from being dispensed with can cause the bleach to be dispensed immediately,
the pre-wash detergent. resulting in damage to fabrics. Using too much
• The amount of detergent added for the Pre-Wash bleach can damage fabrics.
option is 1/2 the amount recommended for the • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
main wash cycle. For example, if the main wash onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can
cycle requires one measure of detergent, add 1/2 occur.
measure for the Pre-Wash option.
• Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the
same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
Main Wash Detergent Compartment
This compartment holds laundry detergent for the
main wash cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent WARNING
may be used in this compartment. The detergent
is added to the load at the beginning of the cycle. • Do NOT mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
Always use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with your acids such as vinegar or rust/scale remover.
washer. Mixing chemicals like these can produce a lethal
gas, resulting in severe injury or death.
NOTE
• Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations
when adding detergent. Using too much detergent
can result in detergent buildup in clothing and the
washer.
• Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be added
to the main wash compartment with detergent of the
same type.
• When using liquid detergent, make sure the liquid
detergent cup and insert are in place. Do not
exceed the maximum fill line.
• When using powdered detergent, remove the insert
and liquid detergent cup from the compartment.
Powdered detergent will not dispense with the liquid
detergent cup and insert in place.
• If you use a detergent that does not dissolve easily
or a detergent with high viscosity, it will leave a
residue and may clog on the dispenser.
Fabric Softener Compartment • Do not use more than one detergent pod in the
washer. Using too much detergent may cause
This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which
oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance.
is automatically dispensed during the final rinse cycle.
Reduce detergent amount or add an extra rinse if
Do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations
detergent residue is left on fabrics. To add an extra
when adding softener. Using too much fabric softener
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rinse, press the Extra Rinse button.
can result in buildup in clothing and the washer.
Either powdered or liquid fabric softener may be
used.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations when Maximum
adding fabric softener. Do not exceed the maximum
fill line. Using too much fabric softener may stain Normal Load Amount
clothes. Liquid Powdered
• Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with Tepid detergent detergent
water. Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
• Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load or Detergent Pods
into the drum.
Place liquid or powdered detergent pods in the drum
before loading laundry. Do not place pods in the
Detergent Use dispenser.
This washer is designed for use with only HE (High-
Efficiency) detergents. HE detergents produce 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 machine damage.
Designed specially to use only HE

(High-Efficiency) detergent
• For proper wash performance, always measure

detergent using the measuring device provided by
the detergent manufacturer. For an average load,
use less than half of the recommended maximum.
Use less detergent for soft water, light soil, or
smaller loads.
• Never use more than the maximum amount of
detergent recommended by the manufacturer. Using
too much detergent can lead to oversudsing, poor
rinsing, detergent buildup in clothing, and residue
buildup that can contribute to odors in the machine.
• Use extra care when measuring 2X and 3X
concentrated detergents because even a small
amount extra can lead to problems.
• Detergents designated as HE-compatible may not
provide optimal results.
Control Panel
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Control Panel Features 4 Cycle Modifier Buttons

1 Power On/Off Button Use these buttons to adjust the water
Press to turn the washer on. Press again to temperature, spin speed and soil level settings
turn the washer off. Pressing the Power button for the selected cycle. The current settings are
during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load shown in the display. Press the button for that
settings will be lost. The door will unlock after a option to select other settings.
brief pause.
5 Special Cycle and Option Buttons
2 Cycle Selector Knob Press these buttons to select special cycles
Turn this knob to select the desired cycle. or additional cycle options. Certain buttons
Once the desired cycle has been selected, the also allow you to activate special functions
standard presets will be shown in the display. by pressing and holding the button for three
These settings can be adjusted using the cycle seconds.
modifier buttons any time before starting the
cycle. 6 Time and Status Display
• To protect your clothing, not all settings are The display shows the settings, estimated time
available on all cycle selections. remaining, options, and status messages for
your washer. When the washer is turned on, the
Start/Pause Button default settings in the display will illuminate.
3
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.
• If Start/Pause is not pressed within a
certain time of selecting a cycle, the washer
automatically turns off and all cycle settings
are lost.
Time and Status Display
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1 Cycle Status Indicator
These LEDs illuminates when a cycle is selected
to indicate which stages runs. When a cycle is
running, the LED for the active stage blinks, and
the LEDs for the remaining stages remain steady.
Once a stage is complete, the LED turns off. If
a cycle is paused, the active stage LED stops
blinking.
2 Door Lock Indicator

The Door Lock indicator will light up once a cycle
has started. The indicator light will stay on until
the cycle is paused, stopped or has finished.
3 Control Lock Indicator

When the control lock function is activated, the
LED lights up. When the control lock function
is set, all controls are disabled except for the
Power button. Once the control lock function is
disabled, the LED turns off.
4 Estimated Time Remaining

When a cycle is selected, the default time for
that cycle is displayed. This time will change
as modifiers or options are selected. Once the
Start/Pause button is pressed, the washer will
measure the size of the load. The estimated
time may change once the load size has been
measured. If Delay Wash is set, the remaining
delay time counts down until the cycle begins.
NOTE
• The time shown is only an estimate. This
time is based on normal operating conditions.
Several external factors (load size, room
temperature, incoming water temperature, etc.)
can affect the actual time.
Wash Cycles
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. See the Sorting Laundry section for
best results, follow the fabric care labels on your garments. For a guide to fabric care symbols, see the Sorting
Laundry section.
Press the button to select the desired cycle. When you select a wash cycle, the light for the corresponding wash
cycle will turn on.
NOTE
• Whenever load weights are mentioned, assume 1 lb (0.45 kg) = 1 thick bath towel (dry).
Choosing by Wash Cycle Description

Use this cycle to wash all normal items, except delicate fabrics such as
wool or silk.
Normal
NOTE: Pressing the Start/Pause button without selecting a cycle will
cause the Normal cycle to begin immediately, using the default settings.
Fabric Type Use this cycle to wash wrinkle-free clothes or tablecloths, to minimize
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wrinkles.
This cycle is for washing lingerie or sheer and lacy clothes which can
Delicates
easily be damaged.
Towels Use this cycle for washing towels, shirts, jeans and mixed loads.
If you have a mixed load that is half-size, use the Normal cycle with
default settings. For full-size loads, use the Normal cycle with the soil
Normal
level set to heavy, and add an extra rinse. In both cases, the machine
will automatically detect the load size and adjust accordingly.
This cycle is for washing king or queen sized comforters.
NOTE: Use the Bedding cycle with a low spin speed when washing
Bedding
waterproof or water-resistant items, to help protect the fabrics’
Load Size
properties. If your washer does not function properly, manually
redistribute the load or put one comforter in at a time.
Use the Speed Wash cycle to quickly wash lightly soiled clothing and
small loads. For high wash and rinse efficiency, wash small loads of 2-3
lightly soiled garments(less than 3 lb. (1.36 kg)).
Speed Wash
NOTE:Use very little detergent in this cycle. To add an extra rinse, use
the Extra Rinse button.
Use this cycle to clean the drum of your washer. See the Maintenance
Tub Clean
section.
Convenience small loads. For high wash and rinse efficiency, wash small loads of 2-3
Speed Wash
For tough stains on children's clothes, use the Normal cycle with a hot
Normal
Wash Temp. setting, plus the Pre-wash option and an Extra Rinse.
Soil Level
This cycle is for washing heavily soiled laundry using more powerful
Heavy Duty
wash motions.
Cycle Guide
Cycle
Cycle Temp. Spin Soil Delay Wash Extra Rinse
Modifiers
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Hot High Heavy
Medium Hot
Normal Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Pre-wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Hot High Heavy
Medium Hot
Heavy Duty Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Pre-wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Hot High Heavy
Medium Hot
Bedding Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Pre-wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Hot High Heavy
Medium Hot
Towels Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Pre-wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
= available option, = default setting

Cycle
Cycle Temp. Spin Soil Delay Wash Extra Rinse
Modifiers
High Heavy
Medium Hot
Delicates Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Pre-wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Hot High Heavy
Medium Hot
Perm.Press Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Pre-wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Hot High Heavy
Medium Hot
Speed Wash Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Tub Clean

Cycle Modifier Buttons Spin

Each cycle has default settings that are selected Higher spin speeds extract more water from clothes,
automatically. Customize these settings using the reducing drying time and saving energy. Press the
cycle modifier buttons. Press the button for the Spin button until the desired speed is selected. Some
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desired modifier to toggle through the available fabrics, such as delicates, require a slower spin
settings. The washer automatically adjusts the speed. To protect your clothing, not all spin speeds
water level for the type and size of wash load for are available for all cycles.
best results and maximum efficiency. Due to the • The Spin button also activates the Drain+Spin cycle
high-efficiency nature of this product, water levels to drain the tub and spin clothes; for example, if you
may be much lower than expected. This is normal want to remove clothes before the cycle has ended.
and cleaning/rinsing performance will not be To use Drain+Spin, press the Power button, then
compromised. press the Spin button repeatedly to select a spin
speed. Press the Start/Pause button to begin.
Spin Only
Press and hold the Spin button for 3 seconds.
Soil
Adjusting the soil level setting will modify the cycle
times and/or wash actions. Press the Soil button until
the desired soil level is selected.
• This feature needs more time for heavily soiled
Temp. loads or less time for lightly soiled loads.
Temp. selects the wash and rinse temperature

combination for the selected cycle. Press the Temp.
button until the indicator light for the desired setting is
lit. All rinses use tap cold water .
Cold rinses use less energy. The actual cold rinse
temperature depends on the temperature of the cold
water at the faucet.
• Select the water temperature suitable for the type
of load you are washing. Follow the garment fabric
care labels for best results.
Option Buttons Delay Wash

Your washer features several additional cycle options Once you have selected the cycle and other settings,
that customize cycles to meet your individual needs. press this button to delay the start of the wash cycle.
To use these options, select the desired option after Each press of the button increases the delay time by
selecting the desired cycle. 1 hour, for up to 19 hours. Once the desired delay
time is set, press the Start/Pause button to start the
After selecting the desired cycle and settings, press delay time.
the cycle option button(s) for the option(s) you would
like to add. The button will light when that option is
selected. If the selected option is not allowed for the NOTE
selected cycle, the chime will sound twice to alert you • If the Start/Pause button is not pressed to begin
and the LED will not illuminate. the delay time, the washer will automatically shut off
after a certain time and all cycle settings will be lost.
NOTE
• To protect your garments, not every feature is
available with every cycle.
Extra Rinse
• If the Start/Pause button is not pressed within a This option will add an extra rinse to the selected
certain time to start the cycle, the control will shut cycle. Use this option to help ensure the removal of
off and all settings will be lost. detergent or bleach residue from fabrics. Liquid fabric
softener, if used, is always dispensed in the final
rinse. Pressing the Extra Rinse button twice will add
two additional rinses to the cycle.
Cold Wash
This option saves energy by using cooler water while
increasing the wash and rinse times to maintain wash Pre-wash
performance. A 15-minute prewash for clothes that are covered in
dirt or dust. This feature is suitable for heavily soiled
NOTE items. Press and hold the Extra Rinse button for 3
• Wash time will increase up to several minutes with seconds
the Cold Wash option.
• For best wash results, only wash small loads (less
than 8 lb) with the Cold Wash option.
Signal
The washer plays a melody when the wash cycle
is finished. The buttons make a sound each time
a button is pressed. Use this option to adjust the
volume of the melody and button tones. Press and
hold the Cold Wash button for 3 seconds.
Rinse+Spin
Select this cycle to rinse and spin a load separately
from a regular cycle. This can be helpful in preventing
fresh stains from setting in fabrics. You can change
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the spin speed by pressing the Spin button.
1 Press the Power button to turn on the washer.
2 Press the Rinse+Spin button.
3 Press the Start/Pause button to start the cycle.
Control Lock
Use this option to disable the controls. This feature
can prevent children from changing cycles or
operating the machine. The feature does not lock
the door. Once the Control Lock is set, it must be
deactivated before any controls, except the Power
button, can be used. Once the washer has shut off,
the Power button will allow the machine to be turned
on, but the controls will still be locked. When the
controls are locked, will display alternately with
the estimated time remaining.
Locking/Unlocking the Control Panel

Press and hold the Rinse+Spin button for 3 seconds.
NOTE
• Turning off the power will not reset the Control Lock
function. You must deactivate Control Lock before
you can access any other functions.
• When Control Lock is turned on, you cannot operate
any buttons except the Power button.
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WARNING


dispenser.

4 Select a Cycle
begin immediately.
5 Adjust Settings
6 Begin Cycle
pressed within 60 minutes, the washer will shut off and all settings will be lost.
7 End of Cycle
NOTE
Pause button is pressed. To open the door in these circumstances, press Add Garments. To stop a cycle and
drain the water completely, turn the power off, then on, and then press Rinse+Spin.
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CAUTION Lint
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cycle
Washing
Warm
Temperature
Colors Cold/Cool
Symbols
Do not bleach
Soil Level
Fabric Type
delicates.
Lint Type

of total load.
with other items.
drum. dispenser.
detergent
compartment
Liquid chlorine
bleach
Liquid compartment
detergent
cup
4
3
2
detergent softener
clean.
the drum.
programmed.
NOTE

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water, not bleach.
NOTE
washer.
same type.
used.
• Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with warm detergent detergent
into the drum.


smaller loads.
Control Panel
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brief pause.
3
• If Start/Pause is not pressed within 60 minutes
of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically
turns off and all cycle settings are lost.

blinking.



NOTE
Wash Cycles
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Laundry section.
cycle will turn on.
NOTE
• For information on using LG SmartThinQ applications to save energy, see the SMART FUNCTIONS section.

wool or silk.
Normal
Whites This cycle is for washing white items only. (less than 15 lb. (6.8 kg))
Fabric Type
Use this cycle to wash wrinkle-free clothes or tablecloths, to minimize
Perm.Press
wrinkles.
Delicates
easily be damaged.
Normal
Bedding
Load Size
Speed Wash

Tub Clean
section.
Speed Wash
Convenience the Extra Rinse button.
If you download a cycle using the function, it will be placed in the
Downloaded cycle position. Choose the Downloaded cycle to run the
new cycle.
Downloaded
NOTE: The default cycle for this position is Small Load, used for
normally soiled loads with just a few items. The Small Load cycle is also
available for download.
Normal
Wash Temp. setting, plus the Pre Wash option and an Extra Rinse.
Soil Level
Heavy Duty
wash motions.
Cycle Guide
Cycle Delay Extra Fresh
Cycle Temp. Spin Soil
Modifiers Wash Rinse Care
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Hot High Heavy
Warm
Normal Cold Wash Semi Warm Medium Normal
Pre Wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Hot High Heavy
Warm
Heavy Duty Cold Wash Semi Warm Medium Normal
Pre Wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Hot Heavy
Warm
Bedding Cold Wash Semi Warm Medium Normal
Pre Wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Hot High Heavy
Warm
Whites Semi Warm Medium Normal
Pre Wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Tub Clean


Hot High Heavy
Warm
Perm.Press Cold Wash Semi Warm Medium Normal
Pre Wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Heavy
Warm
Delicates Cold Wash Semi Warm Medium Normal
Pre Wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Hot High Heavy
Warm
Towels Cold Wash Semi Warm Medium Normal
Pre Wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Hot High Heavy
Warm
Speed
Cold Wash Semi Warm Medium Normal
Wash
Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Hot High Heavy
Downloaded Warm
Cold Wash Semi Warm Medium Normal

Default:
Small Load Pre Wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light


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Soil
loads or less time for lightly soiled loads.
Signal
volume of the melody and button tones.
Temp.
Option Buttons Delay Wash

Your washer features several additional cycle options Once you have selected the cycle and other settings,
that customize cycles to meet your individual needs. press this button to delay the start of the wash cycle.
To use these options, select the desired option after Each press of the button increases the delay time by
selecting the desired cycle. 1 hour, for up to 19 hours. Once the desired delay
After selecting the desired cycle and settings, press delay time.
the cycle option button(s) for the option(s) you would
selected. If the selected option is not allowed for the NOTE
selected cycle, the chime will sound twice to alert you • If the Start/Pause button is not pressed to begin
and the LED will not illuminate. the delay time, the washer will automatically shut off
after 60 minutes and all cycle settings will be lost.
NOTE
Add Garments
• If the Start/Pause button is not pressed within 60 Use this function to add garments or remove foreign
minutes to start the cycle, the control will shut off objects like coins or keys after the cycle has started.
and all settings will be lost.
1 Press Add Garments. The cycle pauses and the
door unlocks.
Fresh Care
Use this function when you won’t be able to unload 2 Open the door, add garments or remove foreign
your clothes immediately after the wash cycle ends. objects, and close the door.
After the cycle ends, the drum will tumble periodically
for up to 19 hours to prevent wrinkles.
The cycle continues automatically.
1 Press the Fresh Care button.
2 Press the Start/Pause or Power button at any NOTE

time to unload laundry. • After checking the water level/temperature
conditions for safety, the door unlocks once the
wash movement has stopped. (Door Lock LED
turns off.)
Pre Wash • If the water level is too high, the door will not unlock,
A 15-minute prewash for clothes that are covered in and the Add Garments option cannot be used.
dirt or dust. This feature is suitable for heavily soiled • If the temperature in the tub is higher than 113 °F
items. (45 °C), a short warning chime sounds and Add
Garments is not allowed for safety.
• Add Garments is disabled during the Tub Clean
cycle or while a cycle is in Spin mode for safety.
• To preserve wash performance, wash time may be
extended depending on when garments are added
to a cycle.
WARNING
• Be careful when opening the door as wet laundry
may drip or fall out when the door is opened.
• Do not attempt to force the door to open when
locked. Doing so could result in damage to the
machine, malfunction, or personal injury.
Cold Wash Control Lock

This option saves energy by using cooler water while Use this option to disable the controls. This feature
increasing the wash and rinse times to maintain wash can prevent children from changing cycles or
performance. operating the machine. The feature does not lock
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NOTE deactivated before any controls, except the Power
button, can be used. Once the washer has shut off,
• Wash time will increase up to several minutes with the Power button will allow the machine to be turned
the Cold Wash option. on, but the controls will still be locked. When the
• For best wash results, only wash small loads (less controls are locked, will display alternately with
than 8 lb) with the Cold Wash option. the estimated time remaining.
Locking/Unlocking the Control Panel

Extra Rinse Press and hold the Control Lock button for 3
seconds.
This option will add an extra rinse to the selected
cycle. Use this option to help ensure the removal of
detergent or bleach residue from fabrics. Liquid fabric NOTE
softener, if used, is always dispensed in the final • Turning off the power will not reset the Control Lock
rinse. Pressing the Extra Rinse button twice will add function. You must deactivate Control Lock before
two additional rinses to the cycle. you can access any other functions.
Rinse+Spin
from a regular cycle. This can be helpful in preventing
fresh stains from setting in fabrics. You can change
1 Press the Power button to turn on the washer.

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dispenser.

4 Select a Cycle
begin immediately.
5 Adjust Settings
6 Begin Cycle
7 End of Cycle
NOTE
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CAUTION Lint
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cycle
Washing
Warm
Temperature
Colors Cold/Cool
Symbols
Do not bleach
Soil Level
Fabric Type
delicates.
Lint Type

of total load.
with other items.
drum. dispenser.
detergent
compartment
Liquid chlorine
bleach
Liquid compartment
detergent
cup
4
3
2
detergent softener
clean.
the drum.
programmed.
NOTE

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water, not bleach.
NOTE
washer.
same type.
used.
into the drum.


smaller loads.
Control Panel
5 6
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brief pause.
3

blinking.



NOTE
Wash Cycles
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Laundry section.
cycle will turn on.
NOTE

wool or silk.
Normal
Bright Whites™ This cycle is for washing white items only. (less than 15 lb. (6.8 kg))
Fabric Type
Use this cycle to wash wrinkle-free clothes or tablecloths, to minimize
Perm.Press
wrinkles.
Delicates
easily be damaged.
Normal
Bedding
Load Size
Speed Wash

Tub Clean
section.
Speed Wash
new cycle.
Downloaded
Normal
Heavy Duty
wash motions.
This wash cycle reduces 99% of bacteria on laundry through high
Sanitary
temperature.
This cycle is a powerful, high-temperature cycle designed specifically to
reduce certain allergens.
Soil Level NOTE:
Selecting the Allergiene™ cycle automatically incorporates steam into

the wash cycle.
Allergiene™
The Allergiene™ cycle can significantly reduce allergens in bedding and
clothing.
The Allergiene™ cycle helps reduce dust mite populations and helps
reduce allergens. Due to the higher energy and temperatures used, the
Allergiene™ cycle is not recommended for wool, silk, leather, or any
other delicate or temperature sensitive items.
Cycle Guide
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Extra Hot Extra High Heavy
Steam Hot High ▲
Normal Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Pre Wash Cold Low ▲
Tap Cold No Spin Light
Steam Hot High ▲
Heavy Duty Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Heavy
Steam Hot ▲
Bedding Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Steam High ▲
Sanitary Medium Normal
Pre Wash Low ▲
No Spin Light
Extra High
Steam High
Allergiene™ Medium
Low
No Spin
Steam
Tub Clean


Extra High Heavy
Steam Hot High ▲
Bright
Warm Medium Normal
Whites™
Heavy
Hot High ▲
Perm.Press Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Heavy
▲
Delicates Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Extra High Heavy
Hot High ▲
Towels Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Extra High Heavy
Hot High ▲
Speed
Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Wash
Cold Low ▲
Extra High Heavy
Downloaded Hot High ▲
Default:
Small Load Pre Wash Cold Low ▲


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Soil
Signal
Temp.
Your washer features a heating element to boost the
hot water temperature for Extra Hot settings. This
provides improved wash performance at normal
water heater settings.
Option Buttons Fresh Care

Your washer features several additional cycle options Use this function when you won't be able to unload
that customize cycles to meet your individual needs. your clothes immediately after the wash cycle ends.
To use these options, select the desired option after After the cycle ends, the drum will tumble periodically
selecting the desired cycle. for up to 19 hours to prevent wrinkles.
After selecting the desired cycle and settings, press
the cycle option button(s) for the option(s) you would 1 Press and hold the Fresh Care button for 3
seconds.
selected. If the selected option is not allowed for the
selected cycle, the chime will sound twice to alert you
and the LED will not illuminate.
2 Press the Start/Pause or Power button at any
time to unload laundry.
NOTE
available with every cycle. Pre Wash
• If the Start/Pause button is not pressed within 60 A 15-minute prewash for clothes that are covered in
minutes to start the cycle, the control will shut off dirt or dust. This feature is suitable for heavily soiled
and all settings will be lost. items.
Steam Delay Wash

Adding the Steam option to a wash cycle helps Once you have selected the cycle and other settings,
provide superior cleaning performance. By using hot press this button to delay the start of the wash cycle.
steam, the fabrics will get the cleaning benefits of a Each press of the button increases the delay time by
very hot wash. 1 hour, for up to 19 hours. Once the desired delay
NOTE delay time.
• The Steam option cannot be used with all cycles.
NOTE
• Steam may not be clearly visible during the steam
cycles. This is normal. Too much steam could • If the Start/Pause button is not pressed to begin
damage clothing. the delay time, the washer will automatically shut off
• Do not use steam with delicate fabrics such as wool,
silk, or easily discolored fabrics.
WARNING
• Do not touch the door during steam cycles. The
door surface can become very hot. Allow the
door lock to release before opening the door.
• Do not attempt to override the door lock
mechanism or reach into the washer during a
steam cycle. Steam can cause severe burns.
Add Garments Extra Rinse

Use this function to add garments or remove foreign This option will add an extra rinse to the selected
objects like coins or keys after the cycle has started. cycle. Use this option to help ensure the removal of
detergent or bleach residue from fabrics. Liquid fabric
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1 Press Add Garments. The cycle pauses and the softener, if used, is always dispensed in the final
door unlocks. rinse. Pressing the Extra Rinse button twice will add
two additional rinses to the cycle.
2 Open the door, add garments or remove foreign

objects, and close the door. Rinse+Spin
3 Press the Start/Pause button to start the cycle. from a regular cycle. This can be helpful in preventing
The cycle continues automatically. fresh stains from setting in fabrics. You can change
NOTE 1 Press the Power button to turn on the washer.

• After checking the water level/temperature
conditions for safety, the door unlocks once the
wash movement has stopped. (Door Lock LED turns
off.)
• If the water level is too high, the door will not unlock, 3 Press the Start/Pause button to start the cycle.
and the Add Garments option cannot be used.
• If the temperature in the tub is higher than 113 °F
(45 °C), a short warning chime sounds and Add Control Lock
Garments is not allowed for safety.
Use this option to disable the controls. This feature
• Add Garments is disabled during the Tub Clean
can prevent children from changing cycles or
• To preserve wash performance, wash time may be the door. Once the Control Lock is set, it must be
extended depending on when garments are added deactivated before any controls, except the Power
to a cycle. button, can be used. Once the washer has shut off,
on, but the controls will still be locked. When the
WARNING controls are locked, will display alternately with
the estimated time remaining.
may drip or fall out when the door is opened. Locking/Unlocking the Control Panel
• Do not attempt to force the door to open when Press and hold the Control Lock button for 3
locked. Doing so could result in damage to the seconds.
machine, malfunction, or personal injury.
NOTE
Cold Wash you can access any other functions.
This option saves energy by using cooler water while • When Control Lock is turned on, you cannot operate
increasing the wash and rinse times to maintain wash any buttons except the Power button.
performance.
NOTE
• Wash time will increase up to several minutes with
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WARNING


dispenser.

4 Select a Cycle
begin immediately.
5 Adjust Settings
6 Begin Cycle
7 End of Cycle
NOTE
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CAUTION Lint
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cycle
Washing
Warm
Temperature
Colors Cold/Cool
Symbols
Do not bleach
Soil Level
Fabric Type
delicates.
Lint Type

of total load.
with other items.
drum. dispenser.
detergent
compartment
Liquid chlorine
bleach
Liquid compartment
detergent
cup
4
3
2
detergent softener
clean.
the drum.
programmed.
NOTE

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water, not bleach.
NOTE
washer.
same type.
used.
into the drum.


smaller loads.
Control Panel
5 6
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brief pause.
3

blinking.



NOTE
Wash Cycles
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Laundry section.
cycle will turn on.
NOTE

wool or silk.
Normal
Bright Whites™ This cycle is for washing white items only. (less than 15 lb. (6.8 kg))
Fabric Type Use this cycle to wash wrinkle-free clothes or tablecloths, to minimize
Perm.Press
wrinkles.
Delicates
easily be damaged.
Use this cycle for garments that are specially designed and treated for
Sportswear
sport.
Normal
Bedding
Load Size
Speed Wash

Tub Clean
section.
Speed Wash
new cycle.
Downloaded
Normal
Heavy Duty
wash motions.
This wash cycle reduces 99% of bacteria on laundry through high
Sanitary
temperature.
This cycle is a powerful, high-temperature cycle designed specifically to
reduce certain allergens.
Soil Level NOTE:
Selecting the Allergiene™ cycle automatically incorporates steam into

the wash cycle.
Allergiene™
The Allergiene™ cycle can significantly reduce allergens in bedding and
clothing.
The Allergiene™ cycle helps reduce dust mite populations and helps
reduce allergens. Due to the higher energy and temperatures used, the
Allergiene™ cycle is not recommended for wool, silk, leather, or any
other delicate or temperature sensitive items.
Cycle Guide
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Turbo Wash™ Hot High ▲
Normal Steam Warm Medium Normal
Cold Wash Cold Low ▲
Pre Wash Tap Cold Light
Heavy Duty Steam Warm Medium Normal
Heavy
Turbo Wash™ Hot ▲
Bedding Steam Warm Medium Normal
Pre Wash Tap Cold No Spin Light
Turbo Wash™ High ▲
Sanitary Steam Medium Normal
Low ▲
Pre Wash No Spin Light
Extra High
Turbo Wash™ High
Allergiene™ Steam Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra High Heavy
Bright
Steam Warm Medium Normal
Whites™
Cold Low ▲
Tub Clean Steam

• Steam and Cold Wash can’t be selected at same time.

Heavy
▲
Sportswear Warm Medium Normal
Cold Low ▲
Heavy
Perm.Press Warm Medium Normal
Heavy
▲
Delicates Warm Medium Normal
Extra High Heavy
Towels Warm Medium Normal
Extra High Heavy
Speed
Warm Medium Normal
Wash
Extra High
High
Drain+Spin Medium
Low
No Spin
Extra High Heavy
Downloaded Hot High ▲
Default:
Small Load Pre Wash Cold Low ▲

• Steam and Cold Wash can’t be selected at same time.

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Soil
Signal
Temp.
Your washer features a heating element to boost the
hot water temperature for Extra Hot settings. This
provides improved wash performance at normal
water heater settings.
Option Buttons Fresh Care

Your washer features several additional cycle options Use this function when you won't be able to unload
that customize cycles to meet your individual needs. your clothes immediately after the wash cycle ends.
To use these options, select the desired option after After the cycle ends, the drum will tumble periodically
selecting the desired cycle. for up to 19 hours to prevent wrinkles.
After selecting the desired cycle and settings, press
the cycle option button(s) for the option(s) you would 1 Press and hold the Fresh Care button for 3
seconds.
selected. If the selected option is not allowed for the
selected cycle, the chime will sound twice to alert you
and the LED will not illuminate.
time to unload laundry.
NOTE
available with every cycle. Pre Wash
• If the Start/Pause button is not pressed within 60 A 15-minute prewash for clothes that are covered in
minutes to start the cycle, the control will shut off dirt or dust. This feature is suitable for heavily soiled
and all settings will be lost. items.
Steam Delay Wash

Adding the Steam option to a wash cycle helps Once you have selected the cycle and other settings,
provide superior cleaning performance. By using hot press this button to delay the start of the wash cycle.
steam, the fabrics will get the cleaning benefits of a Each press of the button increases the delay time by
very hot wash. 1 hour, for up to 19 hours. Once the desired delay
NOTE delay time.
• The Steam option cannot be used with all cycles.
NOTE
• Steam may not be clearly visible during the steam
cycles. This is normal. Too much steam could • If the Start/Pause button is not pressed to begin
damage clothing. the delay time, the washer will automatically shut off
• Do not use steam with delicate fabrics such as wool,
silk, or easily discolored fabrics.
WARNING
door surface can become very hot. Allow the
door lock to release before opening the door.
mechanism or reach into the washer during a
steam cycle. Steam can cause severe burns.
Add Garments Cold Wash

Use this function to add garments or remove foreign This option saves energy by using cooler water while
objects like coins or keys after the cycle has started. increasing the wash and rinse times to maintain wash
performance.
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1 Press Add Garments. The cycle pauses and the
door unlocks. NOTE
• Wash time will increase up to several minutes with
2 Open the door, add garments or remove foreign
objects, and close the door. • For best wash results, only wash small loads (less

The cycle continues automatically. Extra Rinse
This option will add an extra rinse to the selected
NOTE cycle. Use this option to help ensure the removal of
detergent or bleach residue from fabrics. Liquid fabric
• After checking the water level/temperature softener, if used, is always dispensed in the final
conditions for safety, the door unlocks once the rinse. Pressing the Extra Rinse button twice will add
wash movement has stopped. (Door Lock LED turns two additional rinses to the cycle.
off.)
• If the water level is too high, the door will not unlock,
and the Add Garments option cannot be used. Rinse+Spin
• If the temperature in the tub is higher than 113 °F Select this cycle to rinse and spin a load separately
(45 °C), a short warning chime sounds and Add from a regular cycle. This can be helpful in preventing
Garments is not allowed for safety. fresh stains from setting in fabrics. You can change
• Add Garments is disabled during the Tub Clean the spin speed by pressing the Spin button.
• To preserve wash performance, wash time may be 1 Press the Power button to turn on the washer.
extended depending on when garments are added
to a cycle.
WARNING 3 Press the Start/Pause button to start the cycle.

may drip or fall out when the door is opened.
Control Lock
• Do not attempt to force the door to open when
locked. Doing so could result in damage to the Use this option to disable the controls. This feature
machine, malfunction, or personal injury. can prevent children from changing cycles or
deactivated before any controls, except the Power
Turbo Wash™ button, can be used. Once the washer has shut off,
Adding the Turbo Wash™ option reduces the cycle on, but the controls will still be locked. When the
time while still providing similar wash performance to controls are locked, will display alternately with
the same cycle without Turbo Wash™. the estimated time remaining.
NOTE Locking/Unlocking the Control Panel

• The Turbo Wash™ option cannot be used with all Press and hold the Control Lock button for 3
cycles. seconds.
• Turbo Wash™ defaults to on for Normal, Heavy
Duty and Perm.Press wash cycles. NOTE
you can access any other functions.
OPERATION 17
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Before Use
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WARNING
Operation Overview
1 Sort 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.

• Add the proper amount of HE (High-Efficiency) detergent to the detergent dispenser.
• If desired, add bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate areas of the dispenser drawer.
• Do not place liquid or powdered detergent packs in the dispenser.
3 Turn on the washer.

• Press the Power button to turn on the washer.
4 Select a cycle.
• Turn the cycle selector knob or press the cycle buttons repeatedly until the desired cycle is selected.
• The preset wash temperature, spin speed, soil level and option settings for the selected cycle are
shown.
• The Normal cycle must be selected in order to change its default settings.
• Pressing the Start/Pause button without selecting a cycle immediately starts the Normal cycle with
the default settings.
5 Adjust settings.
• Default settings for the selected cycle can be changed, if desired, using the cycle modifier and
option buttons.
• Not all modifiers and options are available on all cycles. A different chime sounds and the LED does
not light up if the selection is not allowed.
6 Begin cycle.
• Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. The door locks, and the washer agitates briefly
without water to measure the weight of the load.
• If the Start/Pause button is not pressed within a certain time, the washer shuts off and all settings
are lost.
7 End of cycle.
• When the cycle is finished, a melody sounds. Immediately remove the clothing from the washer to
reduce wrinkling.
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• 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).
To stop a cycle and drain the water completely, turn the power off, then on, and then select the
Rinse+Spin.
Sorting Laundry
CAUTION
• Clothing or articles that are waterproof or water-resistant must be washed in the Bedding cycle only.
(Examples include water resistant clothing, mattress covers, outdoor clothes, and plastic mats.) Failure
to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the washer, clothes, walls, floor, and surrounding
objects due to abnormal vibration.
• Remove the stuffing from pillows and cushions before washing the covers. Failure to do so can cause
excessive vibration, resulting in damage to the washer, clothes, nearby objects, walls, and floor.
Grouping Similar Items

For the best washing results, and to reduce the possibility of damage to clothing, sort clothing into loads
made up of similar items.
Mixing different fabric types and/or soil levels can result in poor wash performance, color transfer,
discoloration, fabric damage or linting. Fabrics should be sorted into groups as described below.
Colors
Sort articles by color. Wash dark clothes separately from light colors or whites. Mixing dark clothes with
light clothes can result in dye transfer or discoloration of the lighter clothes.
Soil Level
Wash heavily soiled clothing together. Washing lightly soiled clothing in the same load with heavily soiled
clothing could result in poor wash performance for the lightly soiled clothing.
Fabric Type
Delicate articles should not be mixed with heavy or sturdy fabric types. Washing heavy fabrics with
delicates can result in poor wash performance for the heavy fabrics and possible damage to the delicates.
Lint Type
Some fabrics attract and bind lint to them while others give off lint in the laundry process. Avoid mixing
these lint collectors and lint producers in the same load. Mixing these fabrics will result in pilling and
linting on the lint collectors. (For example, lint collector - knit sweater; lint producer - terry cloth towels.)
How to Sort Laundry
By Colors By Soil By Fabric By Lint
White Heavy Delicates Lint Producer
Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collector

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Darks Light Sturdy
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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.
Hand wash
Machine wash, Normal cycle
Perm Press/Wrinkle Resistant setting (which has a cool down or cold

spray before the slower spin)
Washing Gentle/Delicate setting (slow agitation and/or reduced wash time)
Do not wash
Do not wring
Hot
Water Temperature Warm
Cold/Cool
Any bleach (when needed)
Only non-chlorine bleach (when needed)

Bleach Symbols
Do not bleach
Loading the Washer • Brush off heavy soil, dust, and hair from items
other fabrics and lead to poor wash
CAUTION performance.
• Clothing or articles that are waterproof or water- • For best performance, load clothes as shown.
resistant must be washed in the Bedding cycle
only. (Examples include water resistant clothing,
mattress covers, outdoor clothes, and plastic
mats.) Failure to do so may result in personal
injury or damage to the washer, clothes, walls,
floor, and surrounding objects due to abnormal
4
vibration. 3
2
1
General Tips
- Do not press down on items while stacking
• Check and empty pockets. Paper clips, coins, them in the drum.
matches, etc.can damage clothing and the
- Load clothes loosely, and do not overfill the
washer.
drum. Clothes need room to circulate in order
• Close zippers and hooks, and tie drawstrings to to get clean.
prevent snagging or tangling of clothes.
• Combine large and small items in the drum.
• Pretreat heavily stained areas for best results. Load large items first. Large items should not be
more than half of total load.
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• The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum oversudsing, poor rinsing, detergent buildup in
should not be tightly packed with items. The clothing, and residue buildup that can contribute
door of the washer must close easily. to odors in the washer.
• The washer will not fill or operate with the door • Do not use more than one single-use detergent
open. pack in the washer. Using too much detergent
may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory
performance. Reduce detergent amount or add
Bulky Items an extra rinse if detergent residue is left on
fabrics. To add an extra rinse, select the Extra
• Wash thick, bulky items individually. Heavy Rinse option.
blankets, comforters, bed spreads, 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
a Maximum fill line
similar items to the load to prevent an out-of-
balance load. b Average load fill line
• Wash small, light items in a mesh bag. Small
items can get caught in the impeller at the c Liquid detergent
bottom of the drum, and brassiere hooks can
d Powdered detergent
snag on other clothing or the drum.
Single-Use Detergent Packs

Adding Cleaning Products
Place liquid or powdered detergent packs in the
drum before loading laundry. Do not place
About Detergent Use detergent packs in the dispenser.
Efficiency) detergents.
Using the Dispenser
To add cleaning products to the automatic
dispenser:
• HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve 1 Open the dispenser drawer.
more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing
performance, and help to keep the interior of
the washer clean. Using detergent that is not HE 2 Load the laundry products into the
may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory appropriate compartments.
performance which could result in error codes,
• Follow the manufacturer’s
cycle failure, and washer damage.
recommendations when adding cleaning
• Detergents designated as HE-compatible may products.
not provide optimal results.
detergent using the measuring device provided
by the detergent manufacturer. For an average
load, use less than half of the recommended
maximum. Use less detergent for soft water,
light soil, or smaller loads.
amount of extra detergent can lead to problems.
detergent recommended by the manufacturer.
Using too much detergent can lead to
OPERATION 21
• The amount of detergent added for the Pre-

wash option is 1/2 the amount recommended
for the main wash cycle. For example, if the main
wash cycle requires one measure of detergent,
add 1/2 measure for the Pre-wash option.
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main wash cycle. Either powdered or liquid
detergent may be used in this compartment.
• The detergent is added to the load at the
beginning of the cycle. Always use HE (High-
Efficiency) detergent with your washer.
• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Using too
a Pre-wash detergent compartment (on much detergent can result in detergent buildup
some models) in clothing and the washer.
• Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be
b Liquid detergent cup added to the main wash compartment with
c Main wash detergent compartment detergent of the same type. Do not mix liquids
and powders
d Liquid fabric softener compartment • If the dispenser has a liquid detergent cup and
insert:
e Liquid chlorine bleach compartment
- Make sure they are in place when using liquid
detergent.
3 Gently close the detergent dispenser drawer - Make sure to remove them when using
before starting the cycle. powdered detergent. Powdered detergent will
• Slamming the drawer closed may result in not dispense with the liquid detergent cup and
the detergent overflowing into another insert in place.
compartment or dispensing into the drum • If you use a detergent that does not dissolve
earlier than programmed. easily or a detergent with high viscosity, it will
• Be careful not to get a hand caught in the leave a residue and clog the dispenser.
drawer while closing.
• It is normal for a small amount of water to Liquid Bleach Compartment
remain in the dispenser compartments at This compartment holds liquid bleach, which is
the end of the cycle. dispensed automatically at the proper time during
the wash cycle. The dispenser is activated twice to
CAUTION ensure complete dispensing of the bleach. Any
liquid remaining in the dispenser at the end of the
• Do not place or store laundry products, such as
cycle is water, not bleach.
detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on
top of your washer. These products can damage
the washer’s finish and controls. WARNING
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar or rust/scale remover.
Pre-wash Detergent Compartment Mixing chemicals like these can produce a lethal
Add liquid or powdered detergent to this gas, resulting in severe injury or death.
compartment when using the Pre-wash option.
Always use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with
your washer. NOTE
• When using the Pre-wash option, liquid • Do not add powdered bleach to this
detergent for the main wash needs to be loaded compartment. The bleach compartment is
in the liquid detergent cup accessory in the main designed to dispense liquid bleach only.
wash dispenser (where applicable), to prevent it Powdered or liquid color-safe bleach will not
from being dispensed with the pre-wash dispense properly.
detergent.
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NOTE
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations
when adding bleach. Never add more than one
cup, and do not exceed the maximum fill line or
the bleach may be dispensed immediately and
damage fabrics. Using too much bleach can also
damage fabrics.
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach
directly onto the load or into the drum. Fabric
damage can occur.
• Do not use color-safe bleach or oxygen bleach in
the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
Fabric Softener Compartment

This compartment holds liquid fabric softener,
which is automatically dispensed during the final
rinse cycle. Either powdered or liquid fabric
softener may be used.
much fabric softener may stain clothes or cause
buildup on fabrics or in the washer.
• Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with warm
water.
• Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load
or into the drum.
OPERATION 23
Control Panel
Control Panel Features
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a 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. 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

• Turn this knob to select the desired cycle.
• Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will appear in the display. These
settings can be adjusted using the Cycle Modifier buttons at any time before starting the cycle.
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.
NOTE
• If the Start/Pause button is not pressed to start the selected cycle, after a delay the washer
automatically turns off and all cycle settings are lost. Any water remaining in the drum will be drained.
d Cycle Modifier Buttons

• Use these buttons to adjust the wash temperature, spin speed and soil level settings for the selected
cycle.
• The current settings are shown in the display.
• Press the button for that option to select other settings.
e Time and Status Display
f Option and Extra Function Buttons

• These buttons allow you to select additional cycle options. Certain buttons also allow you to activate
special functions by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds.
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a Cycle Status Indicators

• These LEDs 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 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.
b Estimated Time Remaining

• When a cycle is selected, the default time for that cycle is displayed. This time will change as modifiers
or options are selected.
• If the display shows ---, then the time will be displayed after the load sensing has detected the load
size.
• The time shown is only an estimate. This time is based on normal operating conditions. Several
external factors (load size, room temperature, incoming water temperature, etc.) can affect the actual
time.
NOTE
• Once the Start/Pause button is pressed, the washer will measure the size of the load. The estimated
time may change once the load size has been measured.
• If the Delay Wash function is set, the remaining delay time counts down until the cycle begins.
c AI DD Indicator
• AI DD provides the appropriate drum rotation actions after load sensing is completed.
• This indicator lights up when:
- the Normal cycle is selected and operated, except for when the Heavy soil level is selected.
d Door Lock Indicator

• This indicator lights up when the cycle starts and the door is locked.
• The indicator light stays on until the cycle is paused, stopped or has finished.
e Wi-Fi Indicator
• This indicator is lit when the product is connected to a home Wi-Fi network.
f Remote Start Indicator

• This indicator lights up when the Remote Start feature is activated.
g Cold Wash Indicator

• This indicator lights up when the Cold Wash feature is activated.
OPERATION 25
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
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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.
NOTE
• Temperature indicator lights up when one of Tap Cold, Cold, Warm, Hot or
Extra Hot is selected.
• Spin indicator lights up when one of No Spin, Low, Medium, High or Extra High
is selected.
Cycle Normal
Description Use to wash all normal items such as cotton, linen, shirts, jeans or mixed loads, except
delicate fabrics such as wool or silk.
• Pressing the Start/Pause button without selecting a cycle will cause the Normal
cycle to begin immediately, using the default settings.
Wash Temp. Default: Warm Available: All
Spin Speed Default: High Available: All
Soil Level Default: Normal Available: All
Cycle Heavy Duty
Description Suitable for washing heavily soiled laundry, such as cotton fabrics, using more powerful
wash motions.
• When washing large loads, there will be brief periods of 2 minutes or more
without agitation. These soak periods are part of the cycle’s design, and are
normal.
Spin Speed Default: Extra High Available: All
Soil Level Default: Heavy Available: All
Cycle Bedding
Description Suitable for washing blankets or bulky items which have difficulty absorbing water, such
as pillows, blankets, comforters, sheets or pet bedding.
• Do not use this cycle to wash a mixed load of bedding and non-bedding items.
• Do not mix large/bulky items with smaller articles of clothing.
• Do not wash excessively large items. If large/bulky items do not fit easily into the
tub, there may not be enough room for them to move during washing.
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Cycle Bedding
Wash Temp. Default: Warm Available: Hot, Warm, Cold, Tap Cold
Spin Speed Default: Medium Available: Medium, Low, No Spin
Cycle AllergieneTM
Description This cycle is a powerful, high-temperature cycle designed specifically to reduce certain
allergens.
NOTE
• Selecting this cycle automatically incorporates steam into the wash cycle.
• This cycle can significantly reduce allergens in bedding and clothing.
• This cycle helps reduce dust mite populations and helps reduce allergens. Due to
the higher energy and temperatures used, this cycle is not recommended for wool,
silk, leather, or any other delicate or temperature sensitive items.
Cycle Tub Clean
Description This is a special cycle designed to clean the inside of the washer.
Cycle Delicates
Description Suitable for washing dress shirts/blouses, nylons, lingerie, or sheer and lacy clothes which
can easily be damaged. (less than 8 lb (3.63 kg))
Wash Temp. Default: Cold Available: Warm, Cold, Tap Cold
Cycle Perm. Press
Description Use this cycle to minimize wrinkles when washing tablecloths or “wrinkle-free” clothes.
Spin Speed Default: Medium Available: High, Medium, Low, No Spin
Cycle Speed Wash
Description Quickly washes lightly soiled clothing and small loads. For high wash and rinse efficiency,
wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments. (less than 3 lb (1.36 kg))
• Use very little detergent in this cycle. To add an extra rinse, use the Extra Rinse
option.
Wash Temp. Default: Hot Available: Hot, Warm, Cold, Tap Cold
Soil Level Default: Light Available: All

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Cycle Rinse+Spin
Description Select this cycle to rinse and spin a load separately from a regular cycle.
• This can be helpful in preventing fresh stains from setting in fabrics.
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• You can change the spin speed by pressing the Spin button repeatedly until the
desired speed is selected.
Cycle Downloaded (Small Load)
Description You can use a smartphone to download a specialized cycle to this cycle position.
• The default cycle is Small Load, used for normally soiled loads with a few items.
This cycle is also available for download.
• Refer to the LG ThinQ application to see the cycles available for download.
Available Options
† This option is automatically included in the cycle and cannot be deselected.
NOTE
• Delay Wash and Extra Rinse can be selected for every cycle in this table.
• Steam and Cold Wash cannot be selected at the same time.
Cycle Steam Cold Wash Pre-wash
Normal # # #
Heavy Duty # # #
Bedding # # #
AllergieneTM #†
Delicates # #
Perm. Press # #
Speed Wash #
Rinse+Spin
Downloaded
default: Small Load
# #
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Cycle Modifiers Spin

Higher spin speeds extract more water from
clothes, reducing drying time and saving energy.
About Modifier Buttons
• Press the Spin button repeatedly until the
Each cycle has default settings that are selected desired speed is selected.
automatically. You may also customize these
• Some fabrics, such as delicates, require a slower
settings using the cycle modifier buttons.
spin speed.
• Repeatedly press the button for the desired
modifier until the indicator light for the desired
setting is lit. Spin Only
This option spins the load without a wash or rinse
• The washer automatically adjusts the water level cycle. This is useful for spinning dry hand-
for the type and size of wash load for best results washables.
and maximum efficiency.
• Press the Spin button for 3 seconds.
• This is a high-efficiency washer, and the water
levels may be much lower than you expect. This
is normal, and cleaning/rinsing performance will Soil
not be compromised. Adjusting the soil level setting will modify the cycle
times and/or wash actions.
• Press the Soil button repeatedly until the desired
soil level is selected.
• The Heavy soil setting may increase cycle times.
The Light soil setting may decrease cycle times.
Options and Extra Functions

NOTE Your washer includes several additional cycle
options to customize cycles to meet your individual
• The LED next to the setting lights up when the needs.
setting is selected.
• Select the desired option after selecting the
• To protect your garments, not every wash
desired cycle and settings.
temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is
NOTE
• A chime will sound twice and the LED will not
light if the desired setting is not allowed for the • The LED for the option will light when the option
selected cycle. is selected.
• Follow the fabric care labels on the garment for • To protect your garments, not every option is
best results. available with every cycle.
light if the selected option is not allowed for the
Temp. selected cycle.
Make sure the wash temperature is suitable for
the type of load you are washing.
Steam
• Press the Temp. button repeatedly to select the
wash and rinse temperature combination for the Adding this option to a wash cycle helps provide
selected cycle. superior cleaning performance. Using steam gives
fabrics the cleaning benefits of a very hot wash.
• All rinses use unheated cold water.
• Steam may not be clearly visible during the
• Cold rinses use less energy. The actual cold rinse
steam cycles. This is normal. Too much steam
temperature depends on the temperature of the
could damage clothing.
cold water at the faucet.
• Do not use steam with delicate fabrics such as
• Your washer features a heating element to boost
wool and silk, or easily discolored fabrics.
the hot water temperature for Extra Hot
settings. This provides improved wash
performance at normal water heater settings.
OPERATION 29
• To connect the washer to the LG ThinQ

WARNING application, press and hold the Delay Wash
• Do not touch the door during steam cycles. The button for 3 seconds.
door surface can become very hot and can cause
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severe burns. Allow the door lock to release
before opening the door. Cold Wash
• Do not attempt to override the door lock Press the Cold Wash button to save energy by
mechanism or reach into the washer during a using cooler water. It will increase the wash and
steam cycle. Steam can cause severe burns. rinse times to maintain wash performance.
• Wash time will increase up to several minutes
with this option.
Using the Pre-wash Option • For best wash results, only wash small loads (less
than 8 lb) with this option.
This option adds a pre-wash (for about 15 - 17
minutes) for improved cleaning of heavily soiled
or stained clothing.
Extra Rinse
NOTE This option adds an extra rinse to the selected
cycle. Use this option to help ensure the removal
• If you select Pre-wash after putting the
of detergent or bleach residue from fabrics.
detergent directly in the drum, the detergent
may be washed away, reducing the washing • Press the Extra Rinse button to add additional
performance. rinses to the cycle.
Control Lock
Remote Start Use this function to disable the controls. This
Use a smartphone to control your washer function can prevent children from changing
remotely. cycles or operating this washer.
• For more information, see SMART FUNCTIONS
in this manual. NOTE
• The function does not lock the door.
• Once this function is set, all buttons are locked
Delay Wash except the Power button.
Once you have selected the cycle and other • When the controls are locked, CL and the
settings, press the Delay Wash button to delay the remaining time are alternately shown on the
start of the wash cycle. display during the wash cycle.
• Each press of this button increases the delay • Turning off the power will not reset this function.
time by 1 hour, for up to 19 hours. You must deactivate this function before you can
• Once the desired delay time is set, press the access any other options and functions.
Start/Pause button to start the delay time.
NOTE Locking/Unlocking the Control Panel

• If the Start/Pause button is not pressed to begin
the delay time, the washer automatically turns
1 Turn on the power.
off after a certain time and all cycle settings are
lost. 2 Press and hold the Soil and Extra Rinse
buttons for 3 seconds to activate/deactivate
this function.
• When the function is deactivated, a chime will
Wi-Fi sound and the remaining time for the current
When the washer is connected to a home Wi-Fi cycle will reappear on the display.
network, the f icon on the control panel is lit.
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Signal
The washer plays a melody when the wash cycle is
finished. The buttons make a sound each time a
button is pressed. Use this button to turn the
melody and button tones on or off.
• To turn on/ff, press the Signal button.
OPERATION 17
OPERATION_WM4000H*A
Before Use
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WARNING
Operation Overview
1 Sort 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.

• Add the proper amount of HE (High-Efficiency) detergent to the detergent dispenser.
• If desired, add bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate areas of the dispenser drawer.
• Do not place liquid or powdered detergent packs in the dispenser.
3 Turn on the washer.

• Press the Power button to turn on the washer.
4 Select a cycle.
• Turn the cycle selector knob or press the cycle buttons repeatedly until the desired cycle is selected.
• The preset wash temperature, spin speed, soil level and option settings for the selected cycle are
shown.
• The Normal cycle must be selected in order to change its default settings.
• Pressing the Start/Pause button without selecting a cycle immediately starts the Normal cycle with
the default settings.
5 Adjust settings.
• Default settings for the selected cycle can be changed, if desired, using the cycle modifier and
option buttons.
• Not all modifiers and options are available on all cycles. A different chime sounds and the LED does
not light up if the selection is not allowed.
6 Begin cycle.
• Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. The door locks, and the washer agitates briefly
without water to measure the weight of the load.
• If the Start/Pause button is not pressed within a certain time, the washer shuts off and all settings
are lost.
7 End of cycle.
• When the cycle is finished, a melody sounds. Immediately remove the clothing from the washer to
reduce wrinkling.
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• 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).
To stop a cycle and drain the water completely, turn the power off, then on, and then select the
Rinse+Spin.
Sorting Laundry
CAUTION
• Clothing or articles that are waterproof or water-resistant must be washed in the Waterproof, Bedding,
Bulky/Large, or Jumbo Wash cycle only. (Examples include water resistant clothing, mattress covers,
outdoor clothes, and plastic mats.) Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the
washer, clothes, walls, floor, and surrounding objects due to abnormal vibration.
• Remove the stuffing from pillows and cushions before washing the covers. Failure to do so can cause
excessive vibration, resulting in damage to the washer, clothes, nearby objects, walls, and floor.
Grouping Similar Items

For the best washing results, and to reduce the possibility of damage to clothing, sort clothing into loads
made up of similar items.
Mixing different fabric types and/or soil levels can result in poor wash performance, color transfer,
discoloration, fabric damage or linting. Fabrics should be sorted into groups as described below.
Colors
Sort articles by color. Wash dark clothes separately from light colors or whites. Mixing dark clothes with
light clothes can result in dye transfer or discoloration of the lighter clothes.
Soil Level
Wash heavily soiled clothing together. Washing lightly soiled clothing in the same load with heavily soiled
clothing could result in poor wash performance for the lightly soiled clothing.
Fabric Type
Delicate articles should not be mixed with heavy or sturdy fabric types. Washing heavy fabrics with
delicates can result in poor wash performance for the heavy fabrics and possible damage to the delicates.
Lint Type
Some fabrics attract and bind lint to them while others give off lint in the laundry process. Avoid mixing
these lint collectors and lint producers in the same load. Mixing these fabrics will result in pilling and
linting on the lint collectors. (For example, lint collector - knit sweater; lint producer - terry cloth towels.)
How to Sort Laundry
White Heavy Delicates Lint Producer
Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collector

OPERATION 19
Darks Light Sturdy
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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.
Hand wash
Machine wash, Normal cycle
Perm Press/Wrinkle Resistant setting (which has a cool down or cold

spray before the slower spin)
Washing Gentle/Delicate setting (slow agitation and/or reduced wash time)
Do not wash
Do not wring
Hot
Water Temperature Warm
Cold/Cool
Any bleach (when needed)
Only non-chlorine bleach (when needed)

Bleach Symbols
Do not bleach
Loading the Washer • Brush off heavy soil, dust, and hair from items
other fabrics and lead to poor wash
CAUTION performance.
• Clothing or articles that are waterproof or water- • For best performance, load clothes as shown.
resistant must be washed in the Waterproof,
Bedding, Bulky/Large, or Jumbo Wash cycle
only. (Examples include water resistant clothing,
mattress covers, outdoor clothes, and plastic
mats.) Failure to do so may result in personal
injury or damage to the washer, clothes, walls,
4
floor, and surrounding objects due to abnormal 3
vibration. 2
1
General Tips - Do not press down on items while stacking

them in the drum.
- Load clothes loosely, and do not overfill the
matches, etc.can damage clothing and the
drum. Clothes need room to circulate in order
washer.
to get clean.
• Close zippers and hooks, and tie drawstrings to
• Combine large and small items in the drum.
prevent snagging or tangling of clothes.
Load large items first. Large items should not be
• Pretreat heavily stained areas for best results. more than half of total load.
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• The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum oversudsing, poor rinsing, detergent buildup in
should not be tightly packed with items. The clothing, and residue buildup that can contribute
door of the washer must close easily. to odors in the washer.
• The washer will not fill or operate with the door • Do not use more than one single-use detergent
open. pack in the washer. Using too much detergent
may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory
performance. Reduce detergent amount or add
Bulky Items an extra rinse if detergent residue is left on
fabrics. To add an extra rinse, select the Extra
• Wash thick, bulky items individually. Heavy Rinse option.
blankets, comforters, bed spreads, 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
a Maximum fill line
similar items to the load to prevent an out-of-
balance load. b Average load fill line
• Wash small, light items in a mesh bag. Small
items can get caught in the impeller at the c Liquid detergent
bottom of the drum, and brassiere hooks can
d Powdered detergent
snag on other clothing or the drum.
Single-Use Detergent Packs

Adding Cleaning Products
Place liquid or powdered detergent packs in the
drum before loading laundry. Do not place
About Detergent Use detergent packs in the dispenser.
Efficiency) detergents.
Using the Dispenser
To add cleaning products to the automatic
dispenser:
• HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve 1 Open the dispenser drawer.
more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing
performance, and help to keep the interior of
the washer clean. Using detergent that is not HE 2 Load the laundry products into the
may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory appropriate compartments.
performance which could result in error codes,
• Follow the manufacturer’s
cycle failure, and washer damage.
recommendations when adding cleaning
• Detergents designated as HE-compatible may products.
not provide optimal results.
detergent using the measuring device provided
by the detergent manufacturer. For an average
load, use less than half of the recommended
maximum. Use less detergent for soft water,
light soil, or smaller loads.
amount of extra detergent can lead to problems.
detergent recommended by the manufacturer.
Using too much detergent can lead to
OPERATION 21
• The amount of detergent added for the Pre-

wash option is 1/2 the amount recommended
for the main wash cycle. For example, if the main
wash cycle requires one measure of detergent,
add 1/2 measure for the Pre-wash option.
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main wash cycle. Either powdered or liquid
detergent may be used in this compartment.
• The detergent is added to the load at the
beginning of the cycle. Always use HE (High-
Efficiency) detergent with your washer.
a Pre-wash detergent compartment (on much detergent can result in detergent buildup
some models) in clothing and the washer.
• Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be
b Liquid detergent cup added to the main wash compartment with
c Main wash detergent compartment detergent of the same type. Do not mix liquids
and powders
d Liquid fabric softener compartment • If the dispenser has a liquid detergent cup and
insert:
e Liquid chlorine bleach compartment
- Make sure they are in place when using liquid
detergent.
3 Gently close the detergent dispenser drawer - Make sure to remove them when using
before starting the cycle. powdered detergent. Powdered detergent will
• Slamming the drawer closed may result in not dispense with the liquid detergent cup and
the detergent overflowing into another insert in place.
compartment or dispensing into the drum • If you use a detergent that does not dissolve
earlier than programmed. easily or a detergent with high viscosity, it will
• Be careful not to get a hand caught in the leave a residue and clog the dispenser.
drawer while closing.
• It is normal for a small amount of water to Liquid Bleach Compartment
remain in the dispenser compartments at This compartment holds liquid bleach, which is
the end of the cycle. dispensed automatically at the proper time during
the wash cycle. The dispenser is activated twice to
CAUTION ensure complete dispensing of the bleach. Any
liquid remaining in the dispenser at the end of the
• Do not place or store laundry products, such as
cycle is water, not bleach.
detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on
top of your washer. These products can damage
the washer’s finish and controls. WARNING
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar or rust/scale remover.
Pre-wash Detergent Compartment Mixing chemicals like these can produce a lethal
Add liquid or powdered detergent to this gas, resulting in severe injury or death.
compartment when using the Pre-wash option.
Always use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with
your washer. NOTE
• When using the Pre-wash option, liquid • Do not add powdered bleach to this
detergent for the main wash needs to be loaded compartment. The bleach compartment is
in the liquid detergent cup accessory in the main designed to dispense liquid bleach only.
wash dispenser (where applicable), to prevent it Powdered or liquid color-safe bleach will not
from being dispensed with the pre-wash dispense properly.
detergent.
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NOTE
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations
when adding bleach. Never add more than one
cup, and do not exceed the maximum fill line or
the bleach may be dispensed immediately and
damage fabrics. Using too much bleach can also
damage fabrics.
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach
directly onto the load or into the drum. Fabric
damage can occur.
• Do not use color-safe bleach or oxygen bleach in
the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
Fabric Softener Compartment

This compartment holds liquid fabric softener,
which is automatically dispensed during the final
rinse cycle. Either powdered or liquid fabric
softener may be used.
much fabric softener may stain clothes or cause
buildup on fabrics or in the washer.
• Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with warm
water.
• Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load
or into the drum.
OPERATION 23
Control Panel
Control Panel Features
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a 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. 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

• Turn this knob to select the desired cycle.
• Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will appear in the display. These
settings can be adjusted using the Cycle Modifier buttons at any time before starting the cycle.
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.
NOTE
• If the Start/Pause button is not pressed to start the selected cycle, after a delay the washer
automatically turns off and all cycle settings are lost. Any water remaining in the drum will be drained.
d Cycle Modifier Buttons

• Use these buttons to adjust the wash temperature, spin speed and soil level settings for the selected
cycle.
• The current settings are shown in the display.
• Press the button for that option to select other settings.
e Time and Status Display
f Option and Extra Function Buttons

• These buttons allow you to select additional cycle options. Certain buttons also allow you to activate
special functions by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds.
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a Cycle Status Indicators

• These LEDs 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 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.
b Estimated Time Remaining

• When a cycle is selected, the default time for that cycle is displayed. This time will change as modifiers
or options are selected.
• If the display shows ---, then the time will be displayed after the load sensing has detected the load
size.
• The time shown is only an estimate. This time is based on normal operating conditions. Several
external factors (load size, room temperature, incoming water temperature, etc.) can affect the actual
time.
NOTE
• Once the Start/Pause button is pressed, the washer will measure the size of the load. The estimated
time may change once the load size has been measured.
• If the Delay Wash function is set, the remaining delay time counts down until the cycle begins.
c AI DD Indicator
• AI DD provides the appropriate drum rotation actions after load sensing is completed.
• This indicator lights up when:
- the Normal cycle is selected and operated, except for when the Heavy soil level is selected.
- the Bright WhitesTM and Rinse+Spin cycles are selected and operated with any cycle options.
d Door Lock Indicator

• This indicator lights up when the cycle starts and the door is locked.
• The indicator light stays on until the cycle is paused, stopped or has finished.
e Wi-Fi Indicator
• This indicator is lit when the product is connected to a home Wi-Fi network.
f Remote Start Indicator

• This indicator lights up when the Remote Start feature is activated.
OPERATION 25
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
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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.
NOTE
• Temperature indicator lights up when one of Tap Cold, Cold, Warm, Hot or
Extra Hot is selected.
• Spin indicator lights up when one of No Spin, Low, Medium, High or Extra High
is selected.
Cycle Normal
Description Use to wash all normal items such as cotton, linen, shirts, jeans or mixed loads, except
delicate fabrics such as wool or silk.
• Pressing the Start/Pause button without selecting a cycle will cause the Normal
cycle to begin immediately, using the default settings.
Cycle Heavy Duty
Description Suitable for washing heavily soiled laundry, such as cotton fabrics, using more powerful
wash motions.
• When washing large loads, there will be brief periods of 2 minutes or more
without agitation. These soak periods are part of the cycle’s design, and are
normal.
Soil Level Default: Heavy Available: All
Cycle Bedding
Description Suitable for washing blankets or bulky items which have difficulty absorbing water, such
as pillows, blankets, comforters, sheets or pet bedding.
• Do not use this cycle to wash a mixed load of bedding and non-bedding items.
• Do not mix large/bulky items with smaller articles of clothing.
• Do not wash excessively large items. If large/bulky items do not fit easily into the
tub, there may not be enough room for them to move during washing.
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Cycle Bedding
Cycle Sanitary
Description Washes clothes at a high temperature.
Wash Temp. Default: Extra Hot Available: Extra Hot
Cycle AllergieneTM
Description This cycle is a powerful, high-temperature cycle designed specifically to reduce certain
allergens.
NOTE
• Selecting this cycle automatically incorporates steam into the wash cycle.
• This cycle can significantly reduce allergens in bedding and clothing.
• This cycle helps reduce dust mite populations and helps reduce allergens. Due to
the higher energy and temperatures used, this cycle is not recommended for wool,
silk, leather, or any other delicate or temperature sensitive items.
Cycle Tub Clean
Description This is a special cycle designed to clean the inside of the washer.
Cycle Bright WhitesTM
Description This cycle is for washing white items only. (less than 15 lb (6.8 kg))
Cycle Delicates
Description Suitable for washing dress shirts/blouses, nylons, lingerie, or sheer and lacy clothes which
can easily be damaged. (less than 8 lb (3.63 kg))
Wash Temp. Default: Cold Available: Warm, Cold, Tap Cold
Cycle Perm. Press
Description Use this cycle to minimize wrinkles when washing tablecloths or “wrinkle-free” clothes.
OPERATION 27
Cycle Perm. Press
Spin Speed Default: Medium Available: High, Medium, Low, No Spin
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Cycle Towels
Description Use this cycle for washing towels, shirts, jeans and mixed loads.
Cycle Speed Wash
Description Quickly washes lightly soiled clothing and small loads. For high wash and rinse efficiency,
wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments. (less than 3 lb (1.36 kg))
• Use very little detergent in this cycle. To add an extra rinse, use the Extra Rinse
option.
Soil Level Default: Light Available: All
Cycle Downloaded (Small Load)
Description You can use a smartphone to download a specialized cycle to this cycle position.
• The default cycle is Small Load, used for normally soiled loads with a few items.
This cycle is also available for download.
• Refer to the LG ThinQ application to see the cycles available for download.
Available Options
† This option is automatically included in the cycle and cannot be deselected.
NOTE
• Delay Wash, Extra Rinse, and Add Item can be selected for every cycle in this table.
• Steam and Cold Wash cannot be selected at the same time.
• If the Turbo WashTM option is on, you cannot select No Spin as your Spin.
28 OPERATION
Turbo
Cycle Steam Fresh Care Cold Wash Pre-wash
WashTM
Normal # # #† # #
Heavy Duty # # #† # #
Bedding # # # # #
Sanitary # # # #
AllergieneTM #† # #
Bright WhitesTM # # # #
Delicates # # #
Perm. Press # # # #
Towels # # # #
Speed Wash # # #
Downloaded
default: Small Load
# # #
OPERATION 29
Cycle Modifiers Spin

Higher spin speeds extract more water from
clothes, reducing drying time and saving energy.
About Modifier Buttons
• Press the Spin button repeatedly until the
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Each cycle has default settings that are selected desired speed is selected.
automatically. You may also customize these
• Some fabrics, such as delicates, require a slower
settings using the cycle modifier buttons.
spin speed.
• Repeatedly press the button for the desired
modifier until the indicator light for the desired
setting is lit. Soil
• The washer automatically adjusts the water level times and/or wash actions.
for the type and size of wash load for best results
and maximum efficiency. • Press the Soil button repeatedly until the desired
soil level is selected.
• This is a high-efficiency washer, and the water
levels may be much lower than you expect. This • The Heavy soil setting may increase cycle times.
is normal, and cleaning/rinsing performance will The Light soil setting may decrease cycle times.
not be compromised.
Options and Extra Functions

Your washer includes several additional cycle
options to customize cycles to meet your individual
needs.
• Select the desired option after selecting the
desired cycle and settings.
NOTE
NOTE
• The LED for the option will light when the option
• The LED next to the setting lights up when the
is selected.
setting is selected.
• To protect your garments, not every option is
• To protect your garments, not every wash
temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is
available with every cycle. • A chime will sound twice and the LED will not
light if the selected option is not allowed for the
selected cycle.
light if the desired setting is not allowed for the
selected cycle.
• Follow the fabric care labels on the garment for Steam
best results.
Adding this option to a wash cycle helps provide
superior cleaning performance. Using steam gives
fabrics the cleaning benefits of a very hot wash.
Temp.
Make sure the wash temperature is suitable for • Steam may not be clearly visible during the
the type of load you are washing. steam cycles. This is normal. Too much steam
could damage clothing.
• Press the Temp. button repeatedly to select the
wash and rinse temperature combination for the • Do not use steam with delicate fabrics such as
selected cycle. wool and silk, or easily discolored fabrics.
• All rinses use unheated cold water.
WARNING
• Cold rinses use less energy. The actual cold rinse
temperature depends on the temperature of the
cold water at the faucet. door surface can become very hot and can cause
severe burns. Allow the door lock to release
• Your washer features a heating element to boost before opening the door.
the hot water temperature for Extra Hot
settings. This provides improved wash
performance at normal water heater settings.
30 OPERATION
• Once the desired delay time is set, press the

WARNING Start/Pause button to start the delay time.
mechanism or reach into the washer during a NOTE
steam cycle. Steam can cause severe burns. • If the Start/Pause button is not pressed to begin
the delay time, the washer automatically turns
off after a certain time and all cycle settings are
lost.
Fresh Care
Use this function when you will not be able to
unload your clothes immediately after the wash
cycle ends. Wi-Fi
• The drum will tumble periodically for up to 19 When the washer is connected to a home Wi-Fi
hours to prevent wrinkles. network, the f icon on the control panel is lit.
1 Turn on the power. • To connect the washer to the LG ThinQ

application, press and hold the Delay Wash
button for 3 seconds.
2 Select the desired cycle.
Add Item
3 Press and hold the Steam button for 3
seconds to select this function. Use this function to add garments or remove
foreign objects like coins or keys after the cycle has
started.
time to unload laundry. 1 Press the Add Item button while the wash
cycle is running.
• The cycle pauses and the door unlocks.
Using the Pre-wash Option
This option adds a pre-wash (for about 15 - 17 2 Open the door, add garments or remove
minutes) for improved cleaning of heavily soiled foreign objects, and close the door.
or stained clothing.
NOTE 3 Press the Start/Pause button to resume the

cycle. The cycle continues automatically.
• If you select Pre-wash after putting the
detergent directly in the drum, the detergent
may be washed away, reducing the washing WARNING
performance. • Do not attempt to force the door to open when
locked. Doing so could result in damage to the
appliance, malfunction, or personal injury.
Remote Start
NOTE
Use a smartphone to control your washer
remotely. • If the water level and temperature are safe, the
door lock LED turns off and the door unlocks
• For more information, see SMART FUNCTIONS
once the wash movement has stopped.
in this manual.
• If the water level is too high, the door will not
unlock, and this function cannot be used.
Delay Wash • If the temperature in the drum is higher than
113 °F (45 °C), a short warning chime sounds and
Once you have selected the cycle and other this function is not allowed for safety.
settings, press the Delay Wash button to delay the
start of the wash cycle. • This function is disabled during the Tub Clean
cycle.
• Each press of this button increases the delay
time by 1 hour, for up to 19 hours.
OPERATION 31
• To preserve wash performance, wash time may Control Lock

be extended depending on when garments are
added to a cycle. Use this function to disable the controls. This
function can prevent children from changing
• Be careful when opening the door as wet cycles or operating this washer.
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laundry may drip or fall out.
NOTE
• The function does not lock the door.
TM • Once this function is set, all buttons are locked
Turbo Wash
except the Power button.
Adding this option reduces the cycle time while still
providing similar wash performance to the same • When the controls are locked, CL and the
remaining time are alternately shown on the
cycle without Turbo WashTM.
display during the wash cycle.
• Turning off the power will not reset this function.
You must deactivate this function before you can
Cold Wash access any other options and functions.
Press the Cold Wash button to save energy by
using cooler water. It will increase the wash and
rinse times to maintain wash performance. Locking/Unlocking the Control Panel
• Wash time will increase up to several minutes
with this option. 1 Turn on the power.
than 8 lb) with this option. 2 Press and hold the Rinse+Spin button for 3
seconds to activate/deactivate this function.
• When the function is deactivated, a chime will
Extra Rinse sound and the remaining time for the current
This option adds an extra rinse to the selected cycle will reappear on the display.
cycle. Use this option to help ensure the removal
of detergent or bleach residue from fabrics.
• Press the Extra Rinse button to add additional Signal
rinses to the cycle. The washer plays a melody when the wash cycle is
finished. The buttons make a sound each time a
button is pressed. Use this button to turn the
Rinse+Spin melody and button tones on or off.
Select this option to rinse and spin a load • To turn on/ff, press the Signal button.
separately from a regular cycle. This can be helpful
in preventing fresh stains from setting in fabrics.
Spin Only
1 Press the Power button to turn on the
Use this option to spin clothes and drain the water
washer.
from the tub.
• Do not select a cycle.
• Use this option to drain water if the wash cycle is
interrupted by a power failure or to spin dry
2 Press the Rinse+Spin button. hand-washed items.
• You can change the spin speed by pressing 1 Press the Power button to turn on the
the Spin button. washer.
• Do not select a cycle.
3 Press the Start/Pause button.
2 Press and hold the Spin button for 3 seconds.
• You can change the spin speed by pressing
the Spin button.
3 Press the Start/Pause button to begin.

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1 Sort Laundry and Load the Washer

2 Add Cleaning Products.

3 Turn on the Washer

Sorting Laundry Sort Laundry

Loading the Washer Adding Cleaning Products

IMPORTANT: Liquid Bleach Compartment

Designed specially to use only HE

• For proper wash performance, always measure

Control Panel Features 4 Cycle Modifier Buttons

Time and Status Display

2 Door Lock Indicator

3 Control Lock Indicator

4 Estimated Time Remaining

Choosing by Wash Cycle Description

Normal Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal

Tap Cold Low Light

Hot High Heavy

Heavy Duty Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal

Tap Cold Low Light

Hot High Heavy

Bedding Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal

Tap Cold Low Light

Hot High Heavy

Towels Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal

Tap Cold Low Light

= available option, = default setting

Delicates Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal

Tap Cold Low Light

Hot High Heavy

Perm.Press Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal

Tap Cold Low Light

Hot High Heavy

Speed Wash Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal

Tap Cold Low Light

= available option, = default setting

Cycle Modifier Buttons Spin

Temp. selects the wash and rinse temperature

Option Buttons Delay Wash

1 Press the Power button to turn on the washer.

2 Press the Rinse+Spin button.

3 Press the Start/Pause button to start the cycle.

Locking/Unlocking the Control Panel

1 Sort Laundry and Load the Washer

2 Add Cleaning Products.

3 Turn on the Washer

Sorting Laundry Sort Laundry

Loading the Washer Adding Cleaning Products

IMPORTANT: Liquid Bleach Compartment

Designed specially to use only HE

• For proper wash performance, always measure

Time and Status Display

1 Cycle Status Indicator

2 Door Lock Indicator

3 Control Lock Indicator

4 Estimated Time Remaining

Choosing by Wash Cycle Description

Choosing by Wash Cycle Description

Normal Cold Wash Semi Warm Medium Normal

Pre Wash Cold

Tap Cold Low Light

Hot High Heavy

Heavy Duty Cold Wash Semi Warm Medium Normal