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Just bought an LG washing machine but unsure how to use it effectively? Don't worry! Mytour has compiled the most detailed guide on using LG front-load and top-load washers below. After reading, you'll be able to operate it easily and quickly. Let's dive in!
1. Guide on How to Use LG Front-Load Washers
Front-load washers, also known as horizontal drum washers, are designed with the drum positioned horizontally and the door located at the front. Thanks to the rotating drum, clothes are washed cleaner with reduced tangling. Additionally, front-load washers offer a variety of washing programs, consume less electricity and water, operate smoothly, and produce less noise. To understand how to use them in detail, refer to the information below.
1.1 Overview of Control Panel
The control panel of the LG front-load washer includes:
1. Power button to turn the washer on/off.
2. Selector knob to choose the program for washing, allowing you to set the appropriate wash program for your clothes and fabric type. The corresponding light illuminates after selection.
3. START/PAUSE button to start/pause the washing cycle.
4. TEMP button to adjust the temperature, allowing you to select the suitable temperature level such as 30, 40, 60, or 95 degrees Celsius.
5. Child lock button for safety.
6. RINSE button for rinsing clothes, including: Rinse + Hold (adds an extra rinse cycle and requires pausing before adding water, then restarting); Normal + Hold (pauses the washer when the rinse process finishes); Rinse++ (adds 2 rinse cycles) and Rinse+ (adds one rinse cycle).
7. Drum clean button.
8. Spin button.
9. Buzzer.
10. Additional wash program selection button based on preference.
11. Display screen for options, settings, or remaining time of each wash cycle.
12. OPTION2 button for setting preferences, including: Medic Rinse (enhances rinsing effectiveness for cleaner clothes); Rinse + Spin (cleans new stains stuck on fabric); Time Save (reduces wash cycle time); Intensive (for heavily soiled clothes).
13. Smart diagnosis function (equipped on some premium models).
Control panel of the LG front-load washer.1.2 Detailed Guide on Using LG Front-Load Washer
Before operating the LG front-load washer, ensure stable power and water supply, unclogged drainage hose, and sufficient detergent in the dispenser. Once everything is set, follow these 4 steps:
- Step 1: Press the power button to start the washer.
- Step 2: Press the selector knob to choose the appropriate wash program.
- Step 3: Select the temperature by pressing the TEMP button, and simultaneously press the SPIN button to set the spin speed.
- Step 4: Press the START/PAUSE button to initiate the washing cycle.
1.3 Guide to Using Additional Wash Programs
After selecting the normal operating mode, you can explore additional wash programs such as Delay End, Pre Wash, Favorite, Crease Care, Time Save, or Intensive Wash following these instructions:
- Step 1: Press the power button to start the washer.
- Step 2: Press the selector knob to choose the appropriate wash program.
- Step 3: Press the Delay End, Pre Wash, Favorite, or Crease Care button on the display panel.
- Step 4: Press the START/PAUSE button to initiate the washing cycle.
1.4 Guide to Setting Child Safety Lock
To prevent children from altering the wash program, you can set the safety lock as follows:
- Step 1: Press the Rinse and Spin buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds (for models equipped with the Child Lock button, simply press and hold it directly).
- Step 2: Afterward, a beep sound will occur, and the Child Lock icon will appear on the screen, indicating that you have successfully activated the child safety lock.
- Step 3: Note that in Child Lock mode, all buttons are disabled (except the power button).
- Step 4: To deactivate the setting, repeat the process of pressing the Rinse and Spin buttons within 3 seconds.
To activate the child safety lock, users should press and hold the Rinse and Spin buttons simultaneously.1.5 Activate Sound Notification On/Off
Below is how to use the front-loading LG washing machine, with the feature to activate sound notification on/off:
- Step 1: Press the power button to start the washing machine.
- Step 2: Press the START/PAUSE button.
- Step 3: Press and hold both the OPTION2 and RINSE buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to enable or disable the beep notification.
1.6 Using the Smart Diagnosis app when the machine encounters an issue
To utilize the Smart Diagnosis feature, users need to connect the washing machine to their phone and follow the instructions below:
- Step 1: Press the power button to start the washing machine.
- Step 2: Place the phone speaker close to the power button. Then, press and hold the TEMP button for 3 seconds.
- Step 3: Keep the phone in the correct position until the sound transmission process is completed.
- Step 4: Finally, the service personnel will notify you of the analysis results and provide necessary solutions.
1.7 Guide on How to Clean the Washing Drum
In addition to using the LG front-loading washing machine, there's also a method to clean the washing drum, enhancing operational efficiency and prolonging the machine's lifespan. Users follow these 5 steps:
- Step 1: Remove all laundry from inside.
- Step 2: Pour specialized anti-buildup solution into the main detergent drawer and close it.
- Step 3: Power on, then press both RINSE and SPIN simultaneously for 3 seconds. Now, a message appears on the screen, indicating successful setup.
- Step 4: Press START/PAUSE to initiate the washing drum cleaning process.
- Step 5: Upon completion, open the door to let the door seal and the inside of the drum dry.
2. Guide on How to Use the LG Top-Loading Washing Machine
The top-loading washing machine is designed with the clothes inlet/outlet located on the top. Operating on the principle of a rotating disc (agitator) at the bottom of the wash tub, it ensures continuous washing of clothes in water and chemicals, thereby effectively removing stains. Accordingly, using the LG top-loading washing machine can be done following the instructions below:
2.1 Overview of the Control Panel
The control panel of the LG top-loading washing machine includes various function buttons:
- POWER: Turns the washing machine On/Off.
- START/PAUSE: Initiates/Pauses the wash cycle.
- PROGRAM: Allows you to select the appropriate wash program for your clothes and fabric type.
- DELAY: Delay timer mode.
- SPIN: Clothes spinning mode.
- RINSE: Clothes rinsing mode.
- WASH: Clothes washing mode.
- WATER: Sets the appropriate water level.
- BEEPER: Sets the notification beep.
- AIRDRY: Clothes drying mode.
The control panel of the top-loading LG washing machine.2.2 Basic Modes of the Top-Loading LG Washing Machine
Below is the guide to using the basic washing modes of the top-loading LG washing machine:
- Step 1: Press POWER to start the washing machine.
- Step 2: Press PROGRAM to select the appropriate wash cycle. The top-loading LG washing machine is equipped with basic wash modes such as Normal, Wool, Quick Wash, Duvet, Extra Clean, School Care, Pre Wash + Normal, and Tub Clean.
- Step 3: Press START/PAUSE to start the washing machine operation.
Wash Modes | Description |
Normal | - This mode is for regular laundry. - Equipped with sensors to detect the size of the laundry, calculate the appropriate washing, rinsing, and spinning times. |
Wool | - This mode is for delicate fabrics like lingerie and wool (up to 2kg). - It uses a slow spin to remove water from the clothes, leaving them more moist than usual. - Cold water is recommended for the Wool mode to prevent shrinking and deformation. |
Quick Wash | - This mode washes lightly soiled laundry in a short time. - The recommended laundry load for the Quick Wash program is under 2kg. |
Duvet | - This mode washes various types of duvets, mattress covers, and bedspreads with different materials (except silk). |
Extra Clean | - This mode enhances the cleaning efficiency for lingerie and children's clothing, suitable for individuals with skin issues or sensitive skin. |
School Care | - This mode washes school uniforms, with a longer wash time than the normal program. |
Pre Wash + Normal | - This mode immediately tackles stains, eliminating the need for manual pre-washing. |
Tub Clean | - This is a special cycle to clean the interior space of the washing machine, contributing to improved washing performance and prolonging the machine's lifespan. |
2.3 Activating the Soak Wash Mode
This is the mode for normal, heavy, or heavily soiled laundry. Users can combine the soak wash program with the basic wash mode to enhance cleaning effectiveness. Activating the soak wash mode is done as follows:
- Step 1: After selecting the Normal, Duvet, School Care, or Extra Clean wash program, press and hold the WASH button until the and lights up.
- Step 2: Add detergent to the detergent compartment (note the appropriate detergent amount marked next to the water level).
- Step 3: Press START/PAUSE to start the washing machine operation.
Press and hold the WASH button to activate the soak wash mode.2.4 AIR DRY Mode
The AIR DRY mode helps reduce moisture in clothes, saving drying time, and preventing mold growth. To use the AIR DRY mode, follow these 3 steps:
- Step 1: Press POWER to turn on the power.
- Step 2: Press the AIR DRY button, then select the appropriate drying time.
- Step 3: Press START/PAUSE to start the washing machine operation.
Time | Description |
30 minutes | - Helps the drum to remove moisture, preventing mold growth. - Use once a week. |
Over 60 minutes | - Reduces moisture on clothes, saving drying time. |
2.5 Initiating Optional Programs
The LG front-load washing machine includes optional programs such as rinse (RINSE), spin (SPIN), and wash (WASH). You can apply these functions sequentially or combine them to enhance cleaning efficiency.
Initiating optional programs is done as follows:
- Step 1: Press the WASH, RINSE, SPIN buttons to select one of the spin, rinse, or wash cycles.
- Step 2: Press the WATER button to select the water level according to the laundry load. If not set, the washing machine automatically sets the water level to medium.
- Step 3: Press START/PAUSE to start the washing machine operation.
To initiate an optional program, press the WASH, RINSE, or SPIN buttons below the display screen. 2.6 Using the LG top-loading washing machine with Delay mode
To set the Delay mode, users follow these steps:
- Step 1: Select the appropriate washing program (excluding the Wool and Tub Clean programs, which do not support the Delay feature).
- Step 2: Press the DELAY button repeatedly until the desired time is selected, minimum 3 hours and maximum 48 hours.
- Step 3: Press START/PAUSE to confirm the settings.
2.7 Activating the Beeper Notification
Typically, the washing machine automatically emits a notification sound after completing the laundry cycle. Users can adjust options such as volume control or completely turn it off (if necessary). Here's how to activate the Beeper notification:
- Step 1: Press the Beeper button to sequentially select High (Loud) or Low (Quiet).
- Step 2: If you want to turn it off, press the Beeper button again.
- Step 3: If there are no changes, the default setting for the Beeper is High (Loud).
Press and hold the Beeper button, then select High or Low to increase or decrease the notification sound.With all the information provided, we hope users have gained a clear understanding of how to use both the top-loading and front-loading LG washing machines. LG washing machines are favored by customers for their durability, design, features, and diverse price range, making it easy for buyers to choose. If you're in need of a top-loading or front-loading LG washing machine, visit the nearest Mytour branch. Here, we offer genuine LG washing machines at prices that suit your budget, along with attractive warranty and promotion policies, contributing to enhancing the shopping experience for our customers. For detailed information, please contact Mytour via:
- Phone: (028)39505060.
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