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Wash Cycles

The wash cycles are designed for specific types of wash loads. Select the cycle that best matches the load contents for maximum wash performance and fabric care. See Sorting Laundry section for best results, and follow the fabric care labels on your garments. For a guide to fabric care symbols, see Sorting Laundry section.

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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.Whenever load weights are mentioned, assume 1 lb (0.45 kg) = 1 thick bath towel (dry).Temperature: Cold > Cool > Warm > Very Warm > HotSpin: No Spin > Low > Medium > Medium High > HighSoil: Light > Medium Light > Normal > Medium Heavy > HeavyCycleNormalDescriptionUse 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: Medium HighAvailable: High, Medium High, Medium, LowSoil LevelDefault: NormalAvailable: 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: Very Warm, Warm, Cool, ColdSpin SpeedDefault: MediumAvailable: Medium, Low, No SpinSoil LevelDefault: NormalAvailable: AllCycleDelicatesDescriptionSuitable 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: CoolAvailable: Warm, Cool, ColdSpin SpeedDefault: MediumAvailable: Medium, Low, 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: High, Medium High, Medium, LowSoil LevelDefault: HeavyAvailable: AllCycleSpeed WashDescriptionQuickly 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: Very WarmAvailable: Very Warm, Warm, Cool, ColdSpin SpeedDefault: HighAvailable: AllSoil LevelDefault: LightAvailable: AllCycleDownloaded (Rinse+Spin)DescriptionUse a smartphone to download a specialized cycle to this cycle position.The default cycle is Rinse+Spin. This cycle is also available for download.Refer to the LG ThinQ application to see the cycles available for download.Wash Temp.Default: CoolAvailable: CoolSpin SpeedDefault: Medium HighAvailable: AllSoil LevelDefault: -Available: -

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Delay Wash and Extra Rinse can be selected for every cycle in this table.CycleSteamPre-washNormal##Bedding##Delicates#Heavy Duty##Speed WashDownloaded default: Rinse+Spin