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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL FRONT LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. WM8500H*A www.lg.com MFL68005501...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS - Setting soil level of laundry, Soil Level IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Setting options before the cycle BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - Adjusting the melody and button tones, Signal GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS - Prewashing, Prewash SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION - Rinse, drain and spin only, Rinse + Spin SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE, - Drum Lighting, Drum Light... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. Your safety and the safety of others are very important. -
Page 4: Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions For Installation
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions For Use, Care, Cleaning, And Disposal
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE, CLEANING, AND DISPOSAL WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic... -
Page 7: Product Features
LARGE CAPACITY STAINLESS STEEL DRUM During LG’s unique high-temperature steam cycles, the hot steam helps to remove tough stains easier access for large items. CHILD LOCK Use this option to disable the controls during a wash cycle. -
Page 8: Introducing Your Washing Machine
(for securing drain hose) NOTE y Contact LG Customer Service at 1-800-243-0000 (1-888-542-2623 in Canada) if any accessories are missing. y For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction or accidents caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts. -
Page 9: Control Panel Features
INTRODUCING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Control panel features Operation Display Cycle selector Power Water Spin Soil Signal Start/ Button Temperature Speed Level Sound Pause Button Selection Selection Selection Selection Button Button Button Button Operation Button Description y The Power button turns the washing machine on and off. y (During the wash cycle) stops operation, and cancels the settings. - Page 10 INTRODUCING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Operation (continued) Button Description y (Press before starting wash cycle) Use the Steam option for extra cleaning power (See page 27). y (Press and hold 3 seconds) Fresh Care tumbles clothes to prevent wrinkling (See page 26). y Use the Turbo Wash option to save time.
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Page 11: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview installation order Check and choose the Unpack and remove Connect the water line proper location shipping bolts Connect the drain line Level the washing Plug in the power cord machine and ground Test run WARNING y The washer is heavy! Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. -
Page 12: Checking And Choosing The Proper Location
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Checking and choosing the proper location 14" max.* (35.6 cm) 14" max.* (35.6 cm) Install the washing machine on a solid floor that 18" min.* is strong and rigid enough to support the weight 48 in. (45.7 cm) 18"... -
Page 13: Unpacking And Removing Shipping Bolts
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Unpacking and removing shipping bolts y The floor must be strong and rigid enough to When removing the washer from the carton base, support the weight of the washer, when fully be sure to remove the foam drum support in the loaded, without flexing or bouncing. -
Page 14: Connecting The Water Lines
Use new hoses when you install the washing machine. Do not reuse old hoses. Use only the inlet hoses provided with the washer. LG does not recommend the use of aftermarket hoses. WARNING y Periodically check the hoses for cracks, leaks y Do not overtighten. -
Page 15: Connecting The Drain Line
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Using a laundry tub Connecting the drain line 1 Clip the end of the hose into the elbow bracket. Secure the drain hose in place to prevent moving - Connect the elbow bracket within 4 inches and leaking. (10 cm) from the end of the drain hose. -
Page 16: Leveling The Washing Machine
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Leveling the washing machine 4 Check again that the washing machine is level. - Push or rock the top edges of the washing The washer tub of your new washing machine spins machine gently to make sure that the at very high speeds. -
Page 17: Plugging In The Power Cord And Grounding
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Plugging in the power cord and Test run grounding Check if the washing machine is properly installed and run a test cycle. Make sure to ground the washing machine to prevent a short circuit or an electric shock when 1 Load the washing machine with 6 pounds of plugging in. -
Page 18: Preparation
PREPARATION PREPARATION Sorting wash loads Precautions for fabric care before wash cycle Read and observe the following to prevent shrinkage or damage to clothes. u Check all pockets to make sure that they are u Brush heavy soil, dust, or hair off fabrics before empty. -
Page 19: Fabric Care Labels
PREPARATION Fabric care labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels that include instructions for proper care. Category Label Directions Hand Wash Machine Wash, Normal Cycle Use Permanent Press/ Wrinkle Resistant washing machine setting (which has a cool down or cold spray before the reduced spin) Use Gentle/Delicate Washing... -
Page 20: Using Detergent/Fabric Softener
PREPARATION Using detergent/fabric softener Loading the dispenser The detergent dispenser drawer of the washing Recommended detergent machine has a dispenser compartment for each detergent type. Add each detergent to its Make sure to use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent appropriate compartment. for front-loading washing machines. HE detergents dissolve more efficiently and produce 1 Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer.