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Cycle Guide

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: All
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Heavy	Available: All

Cycle	Bulky
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: Low	Available: Medium, Low, No Spin
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, Semi Warm
Spin Speed	Default: Medium	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Heavy	Available: All

Cycle	Oxi Sanitize^TM
Description	Washes clothes at a high temperature. (less than 11 lb) Follow the product manufacturer’s instructions for using Oxi products with this cycle. Never load powdered products into the liquid bleach dispenser. Doing so can result in the product not being dispensed or being dispensed incorrectly. Powders can clog the bleach dispenser, resulting in leaks or damage to the washer or your clothing.
Wash Temp.	Default: Hot	Available: Hot
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Heavy	Available: All

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

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