If you would like to learn how to connect LG washing machines to various devices, you’ve come to the right place. This detailed guide gives you easy-to-follow steps on how to do this. So, without further ado, let’s begin…
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How To Connect LG Washing Machine To Phone — Quick Fix
Do the following to connect your LG washing machine to your smartphone…
Step 1. Open your smartphone and go to the app store.
Step 2. Download the LG Smart ThinQ app from the store.
Step 3. Once the download is completed, launch the app and follow the promptings on the screen to create an account.
Step 4. Once you have created your account, turn your washing machine on.
Step 5. Click on the + button on the app to add a new device.
Step 6. From the app , select the type of washing machine you have.
Step 7. Hold the Wi-Fi button on your washing machine for three seconds until you see the Wi-Fi indicator light up.
Step 8. Press Next on the application.
Step 9. Go to Settings on your phone and click on the Wi-Fi section.
Step 10. Select your washing machine from the list of devices (the password will be the last four characters of the device’s name).
Step 11. Enter your washing machine’s password two times (eight characters).
Step 12. Once it connects, you should hear a chime on your phone. Go back the Smart ThingQ app.
Step 13. Once you go back to the application, you will be asked to wait a bit. Afterwards, you’ll need to select what network you want your LG washing machine to connect to.
Step 14. Select the network you want to use and enter the password.
Step 15. Press Connect (this may take a while to complete). Once the washing machine is connected to your smartphone, you’ll hear a chime from the machine.
Step 16. Press the Remote Start button on your washing machine and select your washer from the list of devices on your phone. You will now be able to control your washing machine remotely from your smartphone.
Note: Please keep in mind that your washing machine needs to be turned on in order for the remote control feature to work.
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How To Connect LG Washing Machine To Water Supply — A Guide
Do the following to connect your LG washing machine to your water supply…
Step 1. Get the water inlet hoe provided in your installation kit.
Step 2. Go to the back of your washing machine.
Step 3. Connect once end of the hose to the water inlet port at the back of your washing machine and tighten it firmly to avoid water leakage.
Step 4. Connect the other end of the water inlet hose to the tap or water faucet you want to use. If necessary, use some plumbing tape to properly secure the connection.
Step 5. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 6. Run a wash cycle to ensure that the washing machine is working properly.
How To Connect LG Washing Machine Drain Hose — Quick Fix
Do the following to properly connect your LG washing machine’s drain hose…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage or electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of your washing machine.
Step 3. The drain hose comes connected to the back of the washing machine. Take the other end of the drain hose and insert it into your home drain.
Step 4. To ensure proper drainage, ensure that the drain hose isn’t inserted more than 8 inches into your home drain. It also shouldn’t be inserted less than 6 inches.
Step 5. For proper water flow, ensure that the drain hose is suspended at a minimum height of 18 inches.
Step 6. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 7. Run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly
How To Connect LG Washing Machine Smart Diagnosis — Guide
Do the following to use the Smart Diagnosis feature on your LG washing machine…
Step 1. Turn on your washing machine by pressing the power button (do not press any other buttons).
Step 2. Contact the LG call center agent via the provided number on their home page.
Step 3. When instructed by the agent, place your phone’s mouthpiece near the power button.
Step 4. Press the Wash Temp button on your machine and hold for three seconds. A countdown will begin on the washer’s display. Ensure that you do not jostle your phone during this process until the countdown is over.
Step 5. Resume your conversation with the agent who will now be able to diagnose your washer’s issue. If the diagnosis was not successful, you may be asked to repeat the process again.