If your LG washing machine buttons are giving you trouble, don’t worry, we’re here to help. In this detailed guide we’ll be giving you detailed steps to fix this issue. So, without wasting any more time, let’s begin…
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Is There An LG Washing Machine Button For Resetting?
There is no reset button on an LG washing machine. To reset your washer, all you need to do is unplug your machine’s power supply for about ten minutes and then plug it back in.
LG Washing Machine Start Button Not Working — Solved
Here are the things that can prevent the Start button on your LG washing machine from working.
1.System Glitch
A system glitch may prevent this LG washing machine button from working. To fix this issue, you’ll need to reset the washer. Here’s how to do this…
Step 1. Unplug your washing machine from its power source.
Step 2. Plug your washing machine back in after about 10 minutes.
2.Door Isn’t Properly Locked
Your washing machine won’t start a wash cycle unless the door is locked. Ensure that you shut the door firmly before starting a wash cycle. If this still doesn’t fix the issue, you’ll need to replace the door lock. Here’s how to do this…
How To Replace An LG Top Loader Washing Machine Door Lock
Do the following to replace the door lock on your LG top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Order your new door lock online (make sure to check the model of your washing machine first).
Step 2. Before attempting any repairs, turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage or electrocution.
Step 3. Remove the five screws at the back of the washing machine securing the user control panel with a Philips screwdriver (three at the top and two at the bottom).
Step 4. Pull the panel off the washing machine.
Step 5. Detach the control housing and lay it on top of the washer’s lid.
Step 6. Take out the screws holding the cover of the control housing with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 7. Set the cover aside.
Step 8. Detach the lid lock electrical connector from the main control board.
Step 9. Put the control housing back in place.
Step 10. Lift the lid of the washing machine.
Step 11. Using a putty knife, release the clips holding the main top of the washing machine.
Step 12. Lift the main top of the washing machine and support it.
Step 13. Take out the mounting screw holding the lid lock under the washer’s main top with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 14. Untwist the wire retainers holding the door lock’s wire sleeve.
Step 15. Pull the lid lock assembly and wire out of the washing machine.
Step 16. Get your new door lock assembly out of it’s pack.
Step 17. Transfer the wire sleeve retainer from the old lid lock to the new one.
Step 18. Position the lid lock under the main top of the washer and secure it by applying the screws.
Step 19. Secure the wire sleeve retainer.
Step 20. Secure the wire sleeve in the tabs on the dispenser housing.
Step 21. Secure the wire sleeve to the tube by twisting the wire retainer.
Step 22. Insert the connector of the lid lock through the whole at the main top.
Step 23. Lower the main top of your washing machine and snap it in place.
Step 24. Close the lid of your washing machine.
Step 25. Detach the control housing one more.
Step 26. Connect the new lid lock wire connector to the main control board.
Step 27. Put the cover of the main control board back on and secure it by applying the screws.
Step 28. Reposition the control housing.
Step 29. Put the cover of the control panel back in place and secure it by applying the five screws.
Step 30. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 31. Run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly.
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How To Replace LG Front Loader Washing Machine Door Lock
Here’s how to replace the door lock on your LG front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Order a new door lock assembly online (make sure to check the model of your washing machine before ordering).
Step 2. Before attempting any repairs, ensure that you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 3. Open the door of your washing machine.
Step 4. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver under the retaining band around the door seal and work your way around until the entire wire comes off.
Step 5. Peel the door seal back a bit away from the door opening .
Step 6. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the two screws holding the door lock assembly to the washing machine.
Step 7. Pull the door lock assembly out of the washing machine and detach the electrical connector attached to it.
Step 8. Get your new door lock assembly out of its pack.
Step 9. Install the new door lock assembly inside the washing machine and secure it by applying the two screws.
Step 10. Connect the wire connector to the new door lock assembly.
Step 11. Push the door seal back in place and fit the retaining wire around it with a flat-blade screwdriver (this will require a bit of effort).
Step 12. Open and close the door of your washing machine a few times.
Step 13. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 14. Run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly.
Click here to learn how to fix LG washing machine door issues.
LG Washing Machine Drain Button — Guide
There is no dedicated LG washing machine button for draining water. Your washer drains water automatically during wash cycles. If your washing machine isn’t draining water, do the following…
Step 1. In order to avoid water leakage or electrocution, ensure that you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs.
Step 2. Flip open the flap at the lower front panel of your washing machine.
Step 3. Place some old towels or rags on the ground in front of your washing machine.
Step 4. Pull out the short capped hose under the panel.
Step 5. Put a container under the hose.
Step 6. Pull the hose’s cap off and let any water that may be stuck in the washing machine drain out.
Step 7. Once all the water has drained out, put the hose’s cap back on and push the hose back in place.
Step 8. Turn the knob beside the emergency drain hose counterclockwise and pull it out (this is the drain pump filter).
Step 9. Take the filter to a sink and clean out any lint or debris that may have accumulated in it.
Step 10. Once you’ve cleaned the filter, put it back in place and turn it clockwise to secure.
Step 11. Close the flap.
Step 12. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 13. Run a spin cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
The procedure above is only for front loaders. If cleaning your washing machine’s drain pump filter did not resolve the issue, you’ll have to replace the drain pump itself. Here’s how to do this…
Replacing An LG Top Loader Washing Machine Drain Pump
If you want to replace a defective drain pump on your LG top loader washing machine, do the following…
Step 1. Before attempting any repairs, ensure that you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of your washing machine.
Step 3. Take out the screws holding the rear panel of your washing machine with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 4. Release the retaining clamp on each hose connected to the drain pump and slide clamps out of place (use pliers if needed).
Step 5. Disconnect each hose from the drain pump assembly.
Step 6. Using a 10mm socket wrench, remove the bolts securing the drain pump to the base of your washing machine.
Step 7. Detach the drain pump electrical connector on the base of the washing machine.
Step 8. Pull the wire sleeve from the tabs on the base of the washing machine.
Step 9. Untwist the retaining wire holding the bundle of wire connectors to the frame of your washing machine.
Step 10. To fully release the drain pump assembly from the washing machine, disconnect the two wire pump wire connectors in the wire bundle.
Step 11. Get your new washing machine drain pump out of its pack.
Step 12. Install the new drain pump assembly in your washing machine and secure it by applying the 10mm bolts on the base.
Step 13. Connect the two wire connectors of the new drain pump to the wire bundle
Step 14. Secure the bundle of electrical connectors to the washer’s frame using the retaining wire.
Step 15. Secure the wire sleeve in the tabs on the base of the washing machine.
Step 16. Connect the main wire connector to the drain pump assembly.
Step 17. Connect the two hoses to the new drain pump assembly.
Step 18. Secure the hoses to the pump by sliding the retaining clamps in place.
Step 19. Put the rear panel of the washing machine back on and secure it by applying the screws at the back.
Step 20. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 21. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
Replacing An LG Front Loader Washing Machine Drain Pump
Here’s how to replace the drain pump on your LG front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Take out the screws at the back of your washing machine holding the top panel with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 3. Slide the panel back about a few inches or so and lift it off your washing machine.
Step 4. Pull the soap dispenser out press the blue tab at the center to take it out of the washing machine completely.
Step 5. Take out the screws on each side of the detergent drawer housing with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 6. Release the tabs behind your washing machine’s control panel with a flat-blade screwdriver.
Step 7. Detach the user control panel from the washing machine and lay it down on top of the cabinet frame.
Step 8. Open the filter flap at the lower front panel of your washing machine.
Step 9. Pull out the emergency drain hose and use a Philips screwdriver to take out the screw beside it.
Step 10. Pull the lower front panel off your washing machine.
Step 11. Open the door of your washing machine.
Step 12. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver under the retaining band around the door boot seal and work your way around until the entire band comes off.
Step 13. Push the door seal into the washing machine’s drum.
Step 14. Reach in behind the door lock assembly and disconnect the electrical connector.
Step 15. Close the door of your washing machine.
Step 16. Take out the five screws holding the main front of your washer with a Philips screwdriver (two at the top and three at the bottom).
Step 17. Pull the main front section up and out of the washing machine.
Step 18. Using your Philips screwdriver, take out the three screws around the drain filter knob.
Step 19. Take a picture of the orientation of the drain pump before disconnecting anything.
Step 20. Disconnect the electrical connector attached to the drain pump.
Step 21. Using a pair of pliers, press the clamps on the hoses connected to the drain pump and slide them out of place.
Step 22. Disconnect each hose from the drain pump.
Step 23. Pull the old drain hose assembly out of your washing machine.
Step 24. Get your new drain pump assembly out of its pack.
Step 25. Install your new drain pump assembly in the washing machine and connect the wire harness to it.
Step 26. Connect each hose to its appropriate port on the new drain pump assembly, using the photos you took as reference.
Step 27. Secure the hoses to the drain pump assembly by sliding the retaining clamps in place.
Step 28. Pass the emergency drain hose of the new drain pump through the opening on the washing machine.
Step 29. Apply the three screws around the drain filter knob.
Step 30. Put the main front section of the washing machine back on and secure it by applying the five screws (two at the top and three at the bottom).
Step 31. Open the door of your washing machine.
Step 32. Reach inside the washer and reconnect the door lock’s wire connector.
Step 33. Fit the door boot seal back around the door opening.
Step 34. Fit the retaining band back around the door seal using a flat-blade screwdriver (this will require some effort).
Step 35. Close the door of your washing machine.
Step 36. Put the lower front panel of your washing machine back in place and secure it by applying the screw beside the emergency drain hose.
Step 37. Flip the filter housing cover back up.
Step 38. Snap the user control board back in place and secure it by applying the screws beside the detergent drawer housing.
Step 39. Put the detergent drawer back into the washing machine.
Step 40. Put the top panel of the washing machine back on and secure it by applying the screws at the back.
Step 41. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 42. Try running a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
Click here to learn how a washing machine drain pump works.
LG Washing Machine Delay Start Button — How To Use
The Delay Start button on your LG washing machine allows you to determine when the wash cycle will start. Here’s how to use this feature…
Step 1. Load your clothes into the washing machine and put your detergent in.
Step 2. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 3. Press the power button on your washing machine and select the cycle settings you use normally.
Step 4. Press the Delay End button. When you press this button, it will automatically display 1 hour on the display.
Step 5. Use your selector knob to choose how many hours you want (most machines can do up to 20 hours).
Step 6. Press the Start button on your washing machine. The wash cycle will then be delayed for the number of hours shown on the screen.
LG Washing Machine Child Lock Button — What Is It?
The Child Lock feature on your LG washing machine prevents anyone from changing the settings of your machine during wash cycles. This feature comes in very handy for homes with little kids.