If you want to learn how to use LG washing machines, you’ve come to the right place. In this easy-to-follow guide, we’ll be giving you detailed steps on how to use your washer.
So, without wasting any more time, let’s begin…
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How To Use LG Washing Machine Tub Clean — Step-By-Step
Do the following to use the Tub Clean Cycle on your LG washing machine…
Step 1. Open the door of your washing machine.
Step 2. Remove all clothes from your washing machine’s tub.
Step 3. Pour about two cups of white vinegar into the dispenser drawer of your washing machine.
Step 4. Using your control dial, select the Tub Clean option and set the water temperature to the highest.
Step 5. Press the Start button to begin the Tub Clean Cycle.
Step 6. Once the cycle is completed, use a clean cloth to wipe the drum of the washing machine.
Step 7. Leave the washing machine’s door open for a few hours (this will let the washer air out in order to help prevent mold build-up.
How To Use LG Washing Machine Front Loader
Here’s how to use an LG front loader washing machine…
How To Use LG Washing Machine Front Loader — Wash Cycle
Do the following to run a normal wash cycle on your LG front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Open the door of your washing machine.
Step 2. Put your clothes in the washing machine. Ensure that you don’t overload the drum, as it could cause issues during the wash cycle. To help balance the load, distribute the clothes evenly in your washing machine’s drum.
Step 3. Close the door of your washing machine.
Step 4. Pull out the detergent compartment of your washing machine and pour your detergent in. Ensure that you don’t fill the detergent compartment past the MAX line, as it could lead to excessive foaming.
Step 5. Close your washing machine’s dispenser drawer.
Step 6. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 7. Press the power button on your washing machine’s control panel.
Step 8. Using the control buttons or the control dial, select the appropriate wash cycle for the clothes. If the clothes are only lightly soiled, select the Quick Wash option.
Step 9. Using the control buttons, select the water temperature you want. Higher water temperatures will result in longer wash cycles.
Step 10. begin the wash cycle by pressing the Start/Pause button on your washing machine.
Note: Please keep in mind that the different wash cycles will take different lengths of time to complete.
How To Use LG Washing Machine Front Loader — Spin Cycle
Do the following to run a wash cycle on your LG front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 2. Load your clothes into the washing machine. Be careful to not overload the washing machine as it could cause issues during the spin cycle. It is recommended that you do not exceed 3/4 of the drum when loading clothes.
Step 3. Press the power button on your washing machine.
Step 4. Using the buttons on the control panel, select the spin speed you want.
Step 5. Press the Start/Pause button to begin the spin cycle.
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How To Open Lg Washing Machine Door — Quick Fix
The door of your LG washing machine unlocks automatically about three minutes after the was cycle is completed. However, if your LG washing machine door is not unlocking, do the following…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage or electrocution.
Step 2. Get some fishing line or something similar.
Step 3. Run the wire around the door and pull the two ends together towards your left (away from the door lock). This should force the door to unlock.
Step 4. Now that you’ve gotten the door open, you’ll need to replace the door lock assembly to ensure that this doesn’t happen again. Order a door lock assembly online.
Step 5. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver under the retaining wire around the door seal and work your way around until the entire wire comes off.
Step 6. Peel the door seal off the the door opening and push it into the washing machine’s tub.
Step 7. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the door lock assembly to the washing machine.
Step 8. Put your hand inside the washing machine behind the door lock and disconnect the electrical connector attached to it.
Step 9. Pull the door lock assembly out of the washing machine.
Step 10. Get your new door lock assembly out of its pack.
Step 11. Install the new door lock assembly in your washing machine and secure it by applying the two Philips screws.
Step 12. Connect the electrical connector to the new door lock assembly.
Step 13. Fit the door seal back in place around the door opening.
Step 14. Fit the retaining band around the door opening (you’ll need to use a flat-blade screwdriver to do this).
Step 15. Open and close the door of your washing machine a few times to ensure that everything is working properly.
How To Use LG Washing Machine Smart Diagnosis — Step-By-Step
Here are two ways to run the Smart Diagnosis feature on your LG washing machine…
Method 1
Step 1. Download the LG Smart Diagnosis app from your app store.
Step 2. Open the application and follow the set up instructions on the screen.
Method 2.
Step 1. Contact the LG call center through the provided number on their home page.
Step 2. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 3. Press the power button on your washing machine (Do Not press any other buttons or turn the control dial).
Step 4. When instructed by the call center agent, place your phone’s mouth-piece close to the power button of your washing machine.
Step 5. While holding your phone against the washer, press and hold the Wash Temp buttons until a countdown begins (try not to jostle your phone during this process).
Step 6. Once the countdown reaches zero, your washer’s display will show End and the washer will turn off. You can then remove the phone from the washing machine.
Step 7. Once the diagnosis is completed, resume the conversation with the call center agent who will be able to inform you of the issues your washer is experiencing. If the diagnosis wash not successful, the call center agent may ask you to repeat the process again.
How To Use LG Washing Machine WiFi — Guide
Do the following to use WiFi on your LG washing machine…
Step 1. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 2. Press the power button on your washing machine.
Step 3. Download the LG Smart ThinQ app on your device from the app store.
Step 4. Open the application and follow the sign-in instructions.
Step 5. Press the + button to add a new device.
Step 6. Select the type of device you want to connect to.
Step 7. Press and hold the WiFi button for about three seconds until the indicator shows up on the washing machine’s display.
Step 8. Click NEXT on your smartphone.
Step 9. Go to the WiFi settings of your device and ensure that the device is connected to the internet.
Step 10. Go to the WiFi settings page of the app and take note of device password that will be shown.
Step 11. Go back to the WiFi page of your smartphone and select your LG washing machine.
Step 12. Enter the password given to you.
Step 13. Press Connect.
Step 14. The application will ask you to select which network you want to use (pick your home network and enter the password).
Step 15. Wait a while for the connection to be established.
Step 16. Go back to the home page of the application and select your washing machine.
Step 17. Go to your washing machine and press the Remote Start button. You will then be able to run wash cycles from your smartphone.
How To Use LG Washing Machine Top Loaders — Step-By-Step
Here’s how to use your LG top loader washing machine…
How To Use LG Washing Machine Top Loaders — Wash Cycle
Do the following to run a wash cycle on your LG top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 2. Load your clothes into the tub of your washing machine. To avoid an unbalanced load, avoid filling the drum past 3/4.
Step 3. Pour your detergent into the soap dispenser under the lid of your washing machine. To avoid excessive foaming, do not fill the soap dispenser past the MAX line. Use the quantity of soap recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
Step 4. Close the lid of your washing machine.
Step 5. Press your washing machine’s power button.
Step 6. Using the control buttons or the control dial, select the appropriate wash cycle for your clothes. If you just want to do some minor washing, select the Quick Wash option.
Step 7. Select the water temperature you want.
Step 8. Press the Start button to begin the wash cycle. Please keep in mind that different wash cycles will take different lengths of time to complete.
How To Use LG Washing Machine Top Loaders — Spin Cycle
Do the following to run a spin cycle in your LG top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 2. Load your clothes into the washing machine. In order to avoid an unbalanced load, please ensure that you put a moderate quantity of clothes in the washing machine.
Step 3. Close the lid of your washing machine.
Step 4. Press the power button on your washing machine.
Step 5. Select the spin speed you want.
Step 6. Run the spin cycle by pressing the Start button.
How Much Detergent To Use In LG Washing Machine
To avoid excessive foaming, it is recommended that you do not exceed the MAX indicator on the soap dispenser. Also make sure to follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions.
