Use and Care Manual

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16 OPERATION

OPERATION

Using the Washer

WARNING

operating this appliance.

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.

Add Cleaning Products.

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.

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.

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.

Default settings for the selected cycle can now be changed, if desired, using the

sound and the LED will not come on if the selection is not allowed.

Begin Cycle

Press the Start/Pause

without water to measure the weight of the load. If the Start/Pause button is not

pressed within 60 minutes, the washer will shut off and all settings will be lost.

End of Cycle

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 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.

Summary of content (11 pages)

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6 OPERATION OPERATION Using the Washer WARNING 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. 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.
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OPERATION 17 Loading the Washer Control Lock Check and empty pockets. Paper clips, coins, matches, etc. can damage clothing and the washer. Pretreat heavily stained areas for best results. Combine large and small items in a load. Load large 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.
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18 SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS LG SmartThinQ Application The LG SmartThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. Before Using LG SmartThinQ For appliances with the 1 2 or logo Use a smartphone to check the strength of the wireless router (Wi-Fi network) near the appliance. If the distance between the appliance and the wireless router is too far, the signal strength becomes weak. It may take a long time to register or installation may fail.
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SMART FUNCTIONS 19 LG SmartThinQ Application Features For appliances with the or logo Set or download any preferred cycle and operate by remote control. Tub Clean Coach This function shows how many cycles remain before it is time to run the Tub Clean cycle. Smart Diagnosis™ This function provides useful information for diagnosing and solving issues with the appliance based on the pattern of use.
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20 SMART FUNCTIONS FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Model LCW-007 Frequency Range 2412 - 2462 MHz IEEE 802.11b : 20.39 dBm Output Power (Max) This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE 802.11n(HT20) : 23.87 dBm This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm (7.
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SMART FUNCTIONS 21 Smart Diagnosis™ Function For best results, do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted. If the call center agent is not able to get an accurate recording of the data, you may be asked to try again. The Smart Diagnosis™ function depends on the local call quality. Bad call quality may result in poor data transmission from your phone to the call center, which could cause Smart Diagnosis™ to malfunction.
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22 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer. Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can Do not use volatile substances (benzene, paint thinner, alcohol, acetone, etc.), abrasive cleaners, or detergents with strong chemical components when cleaning the washer.
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MAINTENANCE 23 Turn the cycle selector to select the Tub Clean cycle. 5 Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. Selecting any other cycle after Tub Clean has been selected will cause the Tub Clean cycle to be cancelled. 6 After the cycle ends, open the door and allow the drum interior to dry completely. NOTE Never load laundry while using Tub Clean. The laundry may be damaged or contaminated with cleaning products. Make sure to run the Tub Clean cycle only when the drum is empty.
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24 MAINTENANCE 5 Wipe off any moisture with a dry towel or cloth after cleaning. 6 Replace the detergent dispenser drawer. Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters could be plugged by hard water scale, sediment in the water supply, or other debris. CAUTION The inlet screens protect the delicate parts of the inlet valve from being damaged by particles that could enter the valves with the water supply.
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MAINTENANCE 25 Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter 6 Recap the plug onto the drain hose and attach the drain hose. ENGLISH clogging with foreign objects. WARNING 7 Use a bucket if the drum is not completely 1 leaks or malfunctioning of the washer. 8 Turn off the machine and unplug it. NOTE An 2 3 4 5 Drain any remaining water. Unclip the drain hose and remove the plug from the drain hose to drain the remaining water.
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26 MAINTENANCE Care in Cold Climates When the Water Line is Frozen Storing the Washer 1 Turn off the faucets connected to the water lines. If the washer will not be used for an extended period of time and is in an area that could be exposed to freezing temperatures, perform the following steps to protect the washer from damage. 2 Pour hot water on the frozen faucets to thaw the water lines and remove them. 1 Turn off the water supply. 3 Immerse the water lines in hot water to thaw them.