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.Whenever load weights are mentioned, assume 1 lb (0.45 kg) = 1 thick bath towel (dry).CycleNormalDescriptionUse 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: WarmAvailable: AllSpin SpeedDefault: HighAvailable: Extra High, High, Medium, No SpinSoil LevelDefault: NormalAvailable: AllCycleHeavy DutyDescriptionSuitable 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: WarmAvailable: AllSpin SpeedDefault: HighAvailable: AllSoil LevelDefault: HeavyAvailable: AllCycleDeep WashDescriptionProvides additional water and washes heavily soiled mixed items, except delicate fabrics.Wash Temp.Default: WarmAvailable: AllSpin SpeedDefault: MediumAvailable: AllSoil LevelDefault: NormalAvailable: AllCycleWaterproofDescriptionSuitable for washing waterproof items such as water resistant clothing, mattress covers, outdoor clothes, and plastic mats. (less than 14 lb)Do not use any other wash cycle to wash waterproof items.Do not use this cycle to wash a mixed load of waterproof and non-waterproof items.Check the fabric care label on the garments before using this cycle.Do not wash other fabrics using this cycle.Wash Temp.Default: WarmAvailable: Warm, Semi Warm, Cold, Tap ColdSpin SpeedDefault: LowAvailable: Low, No SpinSoil LevelDefault: LightAvailable: AllCyclePre Wash+NormalDescriptionUse this cycle to prewash stains without needing to hand wash. Prompt treatment helps to prevent stains from setting or odors from developing.When chime sounds, press Start/Pause to unlock lid, add main detergent to dispenser, and insert remainder of laundry. If Start/Pause is not pressed within about 3 minutes, the cycle continues. (If Signal is turned off, the chime won’t sound.)Wash Temp.Default: WarmAvailable: AllSpin SpeedDefault: HighAvailable: AllSoil LevelDefault: NormalAvailable: Normal, LightCycleDelicatesDescriptionSuitable for washing dress shirts/blouses, nylons, lingerie, or sheer and lacy clothes which can easily be damaged. (less than 8 lb)Wash Temp.Default: Tap ColdAvailable: Warm, Semi Warm, Cold, Tap ColdSpin SpeedDefault: LowAvailable: Low, No SpinSoil LevelDefault: LightAvailable: AllCycleBeddingDescriptionSuitable 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: WarmAvailable: AllSpin SpeedDefault: LowAvailable: Medium, Low, No SpinSoil LevelDefault: NormalAvailable: AllCycleDownloaded (Small Load)DescriptionYou 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: WarmAvailable: AllSpin SpeedDefault: MediumAvailable: Extra High, High, Medium, No SpinSoil LevelDefault: LightAvailable: All

Available Options

This option is automatically included in the cycle and cannot be deselected.The Delay Wash and Extra Rinse can be selected for every cycle in this table.The Soak option is available for every cycle in this table except for the Waterproof cycle.CycleStain CareCold WashTMDeep FillTurbo WashTMNormal####*1Heavy Duty###Deep Wash#Waterproof#Pre Wash+Normal##Delicates#Bedding#DownloadedDefault : Small Load####