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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: Extra High, High, Medium, No Spin
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: Hot, Warm, Cold, Tap Cold
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: Hot, Warm, Cold, Tap Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Low	Available: Medium, Low, No Spin
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Deep Wash
Description	Provides additional water and washes heavily soiled mixed items, except delicate fabrics.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: Hot, Warm, Cold, Tap Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Medium	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Bright Whites^TM
Description	This cycle is for washing white items only. (less than 12 lb)
Wash Temp.	Default: Hot	Available: Hot, Warm
Spin Speed	Default: Medium	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Heavy	Available: All

Cycle	Sanitary
Description	Washes clothes at a high temperature.
Wash Temp.	Default: Extra Hot	Available: Extra Hot
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Heavy	Available: All

Cycle	Allergiene^TM
Description	This cycle is a powerful, high-temperature cycle designed specifically to reduce certain allergens. (less than 11 lb) Note Selecting this cycle automatically incorporates steam into the wash cycle. This cycle can significantly reduce allergens in bedding and clothing. This cycle helps reduce dust mite populations and helps reduce allergens. Due to the higher energy and temperatures used, this cycle is not recommended for wool, silk, leather, or any other delicate or temperature sensitive items.
Wash Temp.	Default: Extra Hot	Available: Extra Hot
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Heavy	Available: All

Cycle	Pre Wash+Normal
Description	Use this cycle to prewash stains without needing to hand wash. Prompt treatment helps to prevent stains from setting or odors from developing. Note 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: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: Normal, Light

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)
Wash Temp.	Default: Tap Cold	Available: Warm, Cold, Tap Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Low	Available: Low, No Spin
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All

Cycle	Perm.Press
Description	Use this cycle to minimize wrinkles when washing tablecloths or “wrinkle-free” clothes.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: Warm, Cold, Tap Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Medium	Available: High, Medium, Low, No Spin
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: Hot, Warm, Cold, Tap Cold
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Speed Wash
Description	Use this option to quickly wash lightly soiled clothing and small loads. For high wash and rinse efficiency, wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments. Use very little detergent in this cycle. To add an extra rinse, use the Extra Rinse button.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: Warm, Cold, Tap Cold
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All

Cycle	Waterproof
Description	Suitable for washing waterproof items such as water resistant clothing, mattress covers, outdoor clothes, and plastic mats. (less than 14 lb) Note 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: Warm	Available: Warm, Cold, Tap Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Low	Available: Low, No Spin
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All

Cycle	Downloaded
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: Medium	Available: Extra High, High, Medium, No Spin
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All