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 button for the setting you want until the correct indicator light turns on. - The LED next to the selected setting lights up. - The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the load size and fabric type for better results and efficiency. - This is a high-efficiency washer, so the water level may look lower than expected. That is normal, and washing and rinsing performance is not reduced. - Not every temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available on every cycle. - If a setting is not allowed for the selected cycle, the washer sounds twice and the LED does not light. - Always follow the fabric care labels on the garment.

Temperature Use Temp. to choose the wash and rinse temperature combination for the cycle. - Press Temp. repeatedly until you reach the setting you want. - All rinses use unheated cold water. - Cold rinses use less energy. The exact cold rinse temperature depends on the temperature of the water coming from the faucet. - The washer has a heating element that boosts the hot water temperature for Extra Hot settings.

Spin Use Spin to choose how fast the drum spins at the end of the cycle. - Press Spin repeatedly until the desired speed is selected. - Higher spin speeds remove more water and can reduce drying time. - Some fabrics, such as delicates, need a slower spin speed.

Soil Use Soil to change how long and how intensely the washer works. - Press Soil repeatedly until the desired soil level is selected. - Heavy soil may increase cycle time. - Light soil may decrease cycle time.

Options and extra functions Select an option after choosing the cycle and any basic settings. Not every option works with every cycle.

Steam Steam adds cleaning performance similar to a very hot wash. - Steam may not be visible during the cycle. That is normal. - Too much steam could damage clothing. - Do not use Steam with delicate fabrics such as wool and silk, or with fabrics that discolor easily. - Do not touch the door during steam cycles. The door surface can become very hot and can cause severe burns. - Allow the door lock to release before opening the door. - Do not attempt to override the door lock or reach into the washer during a steam cycle.

Fresh Care Use Fresh Care if you will not be able to unload the clothes right after the cycle ends. - Each press adds 1 hour of delay time, up to 19 hours. - After setting the desired delay time, press Start/Pause to begin the delay. - If you do not press Start/Pause to begin the delay, the washer turns off after a certain time and all cycle settings are lost. - The drum tumbles periodically for up to 19 hours to help prevent wrinkles.

Wi‑Fi / LG ThinQ connection When the washer is connected to a home Wi‑Fi network, the f icon on the control panel is lit. - To connect the washer to the LG ThinQ application, press and hold Delay Wash for 3 seconds.

Add Item Use Add Item to add garments or remove foreign objects after a cycle has started. - Press Add Item while the wash cycle is running. - The cycle pauses and the door unlocks. - If the water level and temperature are safe, the door lock light turns off and the door unlocks after the wash movement stops. - If the water level is too high, the door will not unlock and this function cannot be used. - If the drum temperature is higher than 113 °F (45 °C), a short warning chime sounds and this function is not allowed for safety. - This function is disabled during the Tub Clean cycle. - Open the door carefully, because wet laundry may drip or fall out. - If you add garments after a cycle has started, wash time may be extended depending on when they are added.

Pre-wash Pre-wash adds about 15 to 17 minutes before the main wash for heavily soiled or stained clothing. - If you put detergent directly into the drum and then choose Pre-wash, the detergent may be washed away and washing performance may be reduced.

Remote Start Remote Start lets you control the washer from a smartphone. - See the Smart Functions section for more information.

Delay Wash Delay Wash starts the cycle later. - Select the cycle and other settings first, then press Delay Wash.

TurboWashTM TurboWashTM reduces cycle time while still providing similar wash performance to the same cycle without TurboWashTM.

Cold Wash Cold Wash saves energy by using cooler water. - It increases wash and rinse times to help maintain wash performance. - Wash time may increase by several minutes. - For best results, use this option only with small loads of less than 8 lb.

Extra Rinse Extra Rinse adds an additional rinse to the cycle. - Use it to help remove detergent or bleach residue from fabrics.

Rinse+Spin Use Rinse+Spin to rinse and spin a load without running a regular wash cycle. - This can help keep fresh stains from setting in fabrics. - Press Power to turn on the washer. - Do not select a cycle. - Press Rinse+Spin. - You can change the spin speed with the Spin button. - Press Start/Pause.

Control Lock Control Lock disables the controls to help keep children from changing cycles or operating the washer. - It does not lock the door. - When it is on, all buttons except Power are locked. - During washing, CL and the remaining time alternate on the display. - Turning off the power does not reset Control Lock; you must deactivate it before using other options. - To turn it on or off, turn on the power and press and hold Rinse+Spin for 3 seconds. - When deactivated, a chime sounds and the remaining cycle time reappears.

Signal Signal turns the end-of-cycle melody and button tones on or off. - Press Signal to turn this function on or off.

Spin Only Spin Only spins clothes and drains water from the tub. - Use it if a wash cycle was interrupted by a power failure or if you want to spin-dry hand-washed items. - Press Power to turn on the washer. - Do not select a cycle. - Press and hold Spin for 3 seconds. - You can change the spin speed by pressing Spin. - Press Start/Pause to begin.

Rinse Only Use Rinse Only to rinse clothes without spinning. - Press Power to turn on the washer. - Do not add detergent. - Press Rinse+Spin. - Press Spin until No Spin is selected. - Press Start/Pause.

Quick reminders - Some settings are blocked on certain cycles, and the washer tells you by sounding twice and leaving the LED off. - Steam, Fresh Care, Add Item, and other options have limits and safety rules, so choose them only when the cycle supports them. - For best results, match your settings to the fabric care label.