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What These Pages Cover These pages do not add operating instructions yet.
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Rev.06012326 - The manual says to read it thoroughly before operating the appliance and to keep it handy for reference.
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Important Safety Instructions - Read all instructions before use.
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It tells you where to find installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and warranty information, but it does not include those instructions themselves.
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If you are using these pages as a quick reference, the most important first step is to look up the detailed safety instructions before using the washer.
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After that, the installation and operation sections are the next places to go for setup and everyday use information.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
Safety Messages and Symbols Before using the washer, read all instructions and keep them for later reference.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
Safety alert symbol and message words This manual and the appliance use a safety alert symbol to warn you about hazards.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
Installation precautions - Use the appliance only after it has been properly installed as described in the manual.
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- Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses as part of recommended safety procedures.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
- This appliance is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as RVs, trailers, or aircraft.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
- After unpacking, destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials so children cannot use them for play.
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components.
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
If the drain hose already installed on the product is not long enough for your installation, use the dedicated LG front loader washing machine extension drain hose.
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
202 lb (92 kg) - Maximum spin speed:
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
1300 RPM Quick identification tips - If you are looking at the back of the washer, you will see the water inlets, shipping bolts, power cord, and
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
- Clean, dry, and free of dust, dirt, water, and oil - Solid and rigid, so the leveling feet cannot slide easily - Level and firm enough to support the washer without flexing or bouncing The manual says:
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
If you use a drain pan, follow the instructions that come with the pan carefully.
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
If the washer is not properly leveled with a drain pan, vibration and noise can increase during operation.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
Remove the shipping bolts The washer has 4 shipping bolt assemblies that must be fully removed before use.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
Start with the bottom two shipping bolts.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
Use the included wrench to fully loosen all 4 shipping bolts by turning them counterclockwise.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
Save the shipping bolts - Keep the bolt assemblies for future use.
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- The power cord is secured to the back of the washer with a shipping bolt to help prevent operation with the shipping bolts still in place.
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If you are stacking the washer or using a pedestal - The washer can be stacked under a dryer or placed on a pedestal or pedestal washer.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
2) Flush the hoses before final use - After the hoses are connected, turn on the water faucets.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
- Let water run through the hoses to flush out any foreign substances such as dirt, sand, or sawdust.
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- Check the water temperature while draining to confirm that the hoses are connected to the correct faucets.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
- Flushing the lines before use helps remove debris and confirm the water lines are connected properly.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
Why should I flush the water hoses before using the washer? A:
Operation source sections
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Continued Manual Pages: What These Pages Cover These pages do not add operating instructions yet. They show the manual’s opening information and table of contents, which tells you where to find each major topic in the full owner’s manual. Manual identification
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols Before using the washer, read all instructions and keep them for later reference. Safety alert symbol and message words This manual and the appliance use a safety alert symbol to warn you about hazards. - The safety
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
Product Overview and Parts Identification This section helps you identify the washer’s main parts, the accessories that come with it, the items you must buy separately, and the basic product specifications. Product features and important note The illustrations
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
Before Installation: Requirements and Planning Read these installation instructions before you install the washer or move it to a new location. The manual gives this installation sequence: 1. Choosing the proper location 2. Unpacking and removing shipping mate
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials Before you operate the washer, remove all shipping materials so the unit can work properly and to help prevent damage. What to do first - Remove the carton and all shipping material. - Lift the washer off the foam base. - I
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
Connect the Water Inlet Hoses Follow these steps to connect the hot and cold water supply hoses correctly and check that they are clean and leak-free. 1) Connect the hoses to the faucets - Connect the water inlet hoses to the hot and cold water faucets by hand
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Connect and Secure the Drain Hose
Connect and Secure the Drain Hose Choose the drain setup that matches your home, then secure the hose exactly as shown. The washer uses a drain hose with an elbow bracket and a provided tie strap. Before you start - Make sure the drain hose is positioned corre
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Level the Washer
Level the Washer Before you begin, make sure the floor where the washer will sit is clean, dry, and free of dust, dirt, water, and oil. This helps keep the washer feet from sliding. If the feet can move or slide, the washer may vibrate more and make more noise
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Final Installation Check and Power Test
Final Installation Check and Power Test After the washer has been installed, use the final check below to confirm that the power connection, water supply, spinning, draining, and leveling are all working properly. Connect to power - Plug the washer into a 120
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Before Use: Basic Operation Overview
Before Use: Basic Operation Overview Important safety note Before operating the washer, read the Safety Instructions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury. Before the first wash Before washing clothes for the first time: - Select the Normal cyc
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Sorting and Loading Laundry
Sorting and Loading Laundry Follow these steps before starting a wash cycle so clothes clean well and the washer stays balanced. 1) Check the care label on each item Many garments have a fabric care label. Use the label instructions to help choose the right cy
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Using Detergent, Bleach, and Other Laundry Products
Using Detergent, Bleach, and Other Laundry Products This washer uses an automatic dispenser drawer for many laundry products, but some products must go directly into the drum. For best results, use the correct compartment and do not overfill. Before you add an
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Control Panel and Display Overview
Control Panel and Display Overview This section explains the main controls on the washer and what the display lights mean. Control panel buttons and knob Power On/Off button - Press this button to turn the washer on or off. - If you press it during a cycle, th
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Wash Cycles Guide
Wash Cycles Guide The washer has different cycles designed for specific types of laundry. For best washing performance and fabric care, choose the cycle that matches the load contents. LG also recommends following the care labels on your garments. For help rea
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Cycle Modifiers and Basic Options
Cycle Modifiers and Basic Options Your washer lets you customize many cycles after you choose the cycle. Each cycle starts with default settings, but you can change some settings using the modifier buttons. Before you change settings - Repeatedly press the but
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LG ThinQ App and Smart Features
LG ThinQ App and Smart Features The LG ThinQ app lets you communicate with the washer from a smartphone. It is used for remote control, cycle downloads, monitoring, alerts, settings, and Smart Diagnosis. What the LG ThinQ app can do If your washer has the wire
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Cleaning the Washer Exterior and Door
Cleaning the Washer Exterior and Door Keeping the outside of the washer and the door clean helps protect the finish and reduce moisture and odor. Safety first - Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. - Do not spray water insi
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Clean the Detergent Drawer and Water Inlet Filters
Clean the Detergent Drawer and Water Inlet Filters This section covers two maintenance tasks that can help prevent filling problems, leaks, and buildup: - Cleaning residue from the detergent drawer opening - Cleaning the water inlet filters if the washer does
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Clean the Drain Pump Filter and Prepare for Storage or Freezing
Clean the drain pump filter The washer can fail to drain if the drain pump filter becomes clogged. LG recommends cleaning the drain filter periodically to help prevent clogging from foreign objects. Before you start - Turn off the washer and unplug the power c
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If the Washer or Hose Freezes
If the Washer or Hose Freezes If the washer will not drain or spin because the water inlet hoses or drain hose are frozen, thaw the frozen parts first and then try draining and spinning again. If the water inlet hoses are frozen 1. Immerse the water inlet hose
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Troubleshooting Overview and FAQs
Troubleshooting Overview Your washer has an automatic error-monitoring system that detects and helps diagnose problems early. If the washer does not work properly or does not work at all, check the items below before calling for service. For more detailed info
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Error Codes and Washer Fault Messages
Error Codes and Washer Fault Messages When an error code appears on the washer display, it tells you what type of problem the washer has detected. Use the code to identify the issue, then follow the matching solution below. UE — Unbalance Error The load is too
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Noise, Vibration, and Water Hammer Troubleshooting
Noise, Vibration, and Water Hammer Troubleshooting This section helps you tell the difference between normal washer sounds and sounds that may need attention. Normal sounds during operation The following sounds are listed as normal operation: - Clicking: The d
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Operation Problems: Leaks, Detergent Dispensing, Filling, and Cycle Behavior
Operation Problems: Leaks, Detergent Dispensing, Filling, and Cycle Behavior This section helps you troubleshoot common washer problems such as leaks, detergent not dispensing correctly, filling issues, pauses during a cycle, and the washer stopping or not sta