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Cycle Guide

Turn the knob or press the button to select the desired cycle. When you select a wash cycle, the light for the corresponding wash cycle will turn on.

Note

Whenever load weights are mentioned, assume 1 lb (0.45 kg) = 1 thick bath towel (dry).

Cycle	Normal
Description	Use to wash all normal items such as cotton, linen, shirts, jeans or mixed loads, except delicate fabrics such as wool or silk. Pressing the Start/Pause button without selecting a cycle will cause the Normal cycle to begin immediately, using the default settings.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Heavy Duty
Description	Suitable for washing heavily soiled laundry, such as cotton fabrics, using more powerful wash motions. When washing large loads, there will be brief periods of 2 minutes or more without agitation. These soak periods are part of the cycle’s design, and are normal.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Heavy	Available: All

Cycle	Bedding
Description	Suitable for washing blankets or bulky items which have difficulty absorbing water, such as pillows, blankets, comforters, sheets or pet bedding. Do not use this cycle to wash a mixed load of bedding and non-bedding items. Do not mix large/bulky items with smaller articles of clothing. Do not wash excessively large items. If large/bulky items do not fit easily into the tub, there may not be enough room for them to move during washing.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Medium	Available: Medium, Low
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Whites
Description	This cycle is for washing white items only. (less than 15 lb (6.8 kg))
Wash Temp.	Default: Hot	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Tub Clean
Description	This is a special cycle designed to clean the inside of the washer.

Cycle	Perm. Press
Description	Use this cycle to minimize wrinkles when washing tablecloths or “wrinkle-free” clothes.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Medium	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Delicates
Description	Suitable for washing dress shirts/blouses, nylons, lingerie, or sheer and lacy clothes which can easily be damaged. (less than 8 lb (3.63 kg))
Wash Temp.	Default: Cold	Available: Warm, Semi Warm, Cold, Tap Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Medium	Available: Medium, Low
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Towels
Description	Use this cycle for washing towels, shirts, jeans and mixed loads.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Speed Wash
Description	Quickly washes lightly soiled clothing and small loads. For high wash and rinse efficiency, wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments. (less than 3 lb (1.36 kg)) Use very little detergent in this cycle. To add an extra rinse, use the Extra Rinse option.
Wash Temp.	Default: Hot	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All

Cycle	Downloaded (Small Load)
Description	You can use a smartphone to download a specialized cycle to this cycle position. The default cycle is Small Load, used for normally soiled loads with a few items. This cycle is also available for download. Refer to the LG ThinQ application to see the cycles available for download.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Heavy	Available: All