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To contact LG Electronics, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week:
1-800-243-0000
Or visit us on the Web at: us.lge.com
Número telefónico de LG Electronics, las 24
horas del día, 7 días a la semana:
TM 1-800-243-0000
STEAM WASHER
O visítenos en la Web en: us.lge.com
USER’S GUIDE &
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before beginning installation, read these
instructions carefully. This will simplify installation and
ensure that the washer is installed correctly and safely.
Leave these instructions near th
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I N T RO D U C T I O N ImPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic Safety Precautions .................................. 3–6 THANK YOU! PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features ..................................................... 7 Congratulations on your purchase Key Parts and Components ................................... 8 and welcome to the LG family. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Choose the Proper Location .................................. 9 Your new LG Steam Washer™ Clearances .......................
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I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T RU C T I O N S READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Your Safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symb
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I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T RU C T I O N S READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Before use, the washer must be pr
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I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T RU C T I O N S READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Refer to INST ALLATIO
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I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T RU C T I O N S READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE AND CLEANINg, AND DISPOSAL wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.
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PA RT S A N D F E AT U R E S SPECIAL FEATURES 2 1 DETERgENT DISPENSER DRAWER 1 This four-compartment drawer provides separate 7 dispensers for prewash and main wash detergent, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. 4 2 CONTROL PANEL LCD DISPLAY SCREEN 5 Simple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LCD screen shows cycle options and cycle information and displays status messages 6 during operation. 3 EASY-ACCESS LOCkINg DOOR 3 Extra-large door locks during operation and features
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PA RT S A N D F E AT U R E S kEY PARTS AND COmPONENTS In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. 1 ULTRA-CAPACITY STAINLESS STEEL DRUm 2 The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers extreme durability 1 and is tilted to improve efficiency and allow easier access for large items. WATER CIRCULATION AND STEAm NOZZLES 2 The water circulation nozzles spray the water/de
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I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION • Do not remove ground prong. Do not use wWARNING an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a • W asher is heavy! Two or more people grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure to follow this are required when moving and unpacking warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical the washer. Failure to do so can result in back shock, or death. or other injury. Power Outlet • Store and install the washer where it will not • T
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I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S FLOORINg • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer NOTE: Please note that the floor must be strong MUST be installed on a solidly constructed fl oor. and rigid enough to support the weight of the See the NOTE at right. washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. If your floor has too much flex in it, • Allowable slope under the entire washer is you may need to reinforce it to make it more 1° maximum. rigid. A floor that is adeq
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I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S UNPACkINg AND REmOVINg SHIPPINg BOLTS When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to remove the foam tub support in the middle of the carton base. If you must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side. Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. IMPORTANT: To prevent internal damage during transport, the washer is equipped with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. These bolts a
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I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S CONNECTINg THE WATER LINES • IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing Water Hose the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses. Rubber Seal (to water inlet • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses on washer) provided by LG with this laundry product. Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fi t or function correctly. Other hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks. Subsequent damage to product or property will not be covered under the terms
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I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S CONNECTINg THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should always be properly Option 1: Standpipe secured. Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property Elbow damage. Bracket • Do not install the end of the drain hose higher than 96 in. (244.8 cm) above the bottom of the Tie Strap washer. Stand • The drain must be installed in accor dance with Pipe any applicable local codes and regulations. • Make sur e that the water
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I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S LEVELINg THE WASHER The drum of your new washer spins at very high speeds, up to 1,300 RPM. To minimize vibration, Level noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a perfectly level, solid surface. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the washer. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the washer to vibrate. • All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the fl oor. Rock the washer gently from
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H OW TO U S E SORTINg WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels grouping Similar Items Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels For best results, sort clothes into loads that can that include instructions for proper care. be washed with the same wash cycle. Different fabrics have different care requirements. Fabric Care Labels Always wash dark colors separately from light Machine colors and whites to prevent discoloration. If wash possible, do not wash heavily soiled items with cycle Normal
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H OW TO U S E SELECTINg DETERgENT IMPORTANT: Your Steam Washer™ is IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry designed for use with only High-Efficiency products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid (HE) detergents. HE detergents are formulated fabric softener, on top of your washer or dryer. specifically for front-load washers and contain Wipe up any spills immediately. These products suds-reducing agents. Always look for the HE can damage the finish and controls. symbol when purchasing dete
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H OW TO U S E LOADINg THE DISPENSER Prewash Detergent Compartment Liquid Bleach Compartment Add liquid or powdered detergent to this This compartment holds liquid chlorine bleach, compartment when using the Prewash option. which will be dispensed automatically at the Always use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with proper time during the wash cycle. your washing machine. • Do not add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach • The amount of detergent added for the Prewash to this compartment. op
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H OW TO U S E CONTROL PANEL FEATURES 8 8 4 7 6 3 1 2 5 9 1 5 POWER ON/OFF BUTTON CYCLE SETTINg BUTTONS Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn Use these buttons to select the desired cycle the washer OFF. options for the selected cycle. The current options are shown in the display. Press the NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a button for that option to view and select cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings other settings. will be lost. 6 DELAY BUTTON 2 CYCLE SE
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H OW TO U S E CYCLE gUIDE The cycle guide below shows the options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. Wash/Rinse Pre- Rinse + Extra Stain Water Quick Wash/Rinse Cycle Fabric Type Spin Speed Soil Level Steam TM Temp. Wash Spin Rinse Cycle Plus Cycle Optimizer Dress shirts, blouses Extra Hot/Cold High Normal Heavily soiled Extra High underwear, work No Spin Heavy clothes, diapers, etc. Low Light Medium Warm/Cold Low Normal Large items such as Warm/Warm Medium blankets and comforters Heav
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H OW TO U S E THE LCD DISPLAY The LCD display shows the settings, estimated 4 6 8 9 10 5 7 time remaining, options, and status messages for your washer. When the washer is turned on, the light in the display will illuminate. 3 2 1 STATUS/CYCLE DISPLAY 1 This portion of the display shows the selected cycle, operating status, and special messages. If a cycle has special instructions, they will also be displayed in this area. 11 2 ESTImATED TImE REmAININg When the START/PAUSE button is press
