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Using the Sterilization Function

Using the Water Outlet Sterilization Function

This function sterilizes the pipe connected to the water tap with hot water for about 10 minutes.

  • Place a container of 300 ml or more under the water tap.

  • Press and hold the Outlet Sterilize a button for 3 seconds or longer and then press the Dispensing button.

    • If you want to cancel the water outlet sterilization function while it is in use, press and hold the Outlet Sterilize a button for 3 seconds or longer.

Warning

  • When the sterilization function is activated, hot water comes out of the drain hose, so pay special attention to burns when the drain hose is installed over the sink.

Caution

  • Hot water will be dispensed from the water outlet after about 7 minutes. Be careful not to touch the water outlet with your hands.

  • Be careful not to let children use it as hot water is dispensed from the water outlet.

  • Depending on the surrounding the time for water to be dispensed. The time when water comes out may change.

Note

  • Sterilize the water outlet at least once every 3 months to maintain the appliance hygienically.

  • When canceling the water outlet sterilization function, it takes about 5 minutes to clean the pipe.

Setting the Internal Water Pipe Sterilization Time

You can set the internal water pipe sterilization to be performed at a desired time in two ways.

  • You can set the internal water pipe sterilization time in the LG ThinQ application.

  • You can set the internal water pipe sterilization time to press and hold the Outlet Sterilize a and Volume b buttons for 3 seconds or longer.

    • Press and hold the Outlet Sterilize a and Volume b buttons for 3 seconds or longer.

    • Based on the current time, if you press the Outlet Sterilize a button, you can change the date by 1 day, and if you press the Volume b button, you can change the time by 1 hour.

      c Date

      d Time

    • After setting the time, press and hold the Dispensing button for 3 seconds. If you press the Dispensing button without setting the time, it will be set to the current time.

Note

  • Depending on the usage environment, the time for hot water to be dispensed may vary.

  • The internal water pipe sterilization function operates every week after installation.

    • It sterilizes the hot water, ambient water and cold water pipes every weeks at a high temperature for about 15 minutes.

    • It sterilizes the hot water, ambient water and cold water pipes and cold water tank pipes for about 30 minutes.

  • Internal water pipe sterilization may result in cold water not being cold enough for up to two hours.

  • Compressor noise for making cold water may occur immediately after internal water pipe sterilization.

  • When canceling the internal water pipe sterilization function, it takes about 5 minutes to clean the pipe.