LG ThinQ Washing Machine Manual Symbols

Symbol Guide & Interpretation

Symbol Reference Guide

Basic Symbols Guide

Common Control Symbols:

  • Power On/Off symbol
  • Start/Pause symbols
  • Temperature selection symbols
  • Spin speed symbols
  • Program selection symbols

Symbol Interpretation Guide

  1. Power Symbol: Circle with vertical line - Used to turn the washing machine on and off
  2. Start Symbol: Triangle pointing right - Initiates the selected washing program
  3. Pause Symbol: Two vertical bars - Temporarily stops the current cycle
  4. Temperature Symbols: Various water droplet icons with temperature indicators
  5. Spin Symbols: Circular arrows with speed indicators (RPM)
  6. Door Lock Symbol: Lock icon - Indicates when the door is securely locked
  7. Child Lock Symbol: Key with child icon - Activates safety lock feature
Important: Always refer to the specific model's manual for exact symbol interpretation as symbols may vary between models.

Program Symbols

Cotton Symbol Cotton plant icon - Standard cotton washing program
Synthetic Symbol Chemical flask icon - Synthetic fabric washing program
Delicates Symbol Flower icon - Gentle cycle for delicate fabrics
Wool Symbol Wool ball icon - Special wool washing program
Quick Wash Symbol Clock with lightning bolt - Fast washing cycle
Heavy Duty Symbol Strong arm icon - Intensive cleaning for heavily soiled items
Eco Symbol Leaf icon - Energy efficient washing program
Steam Symbol Steam cloud icon - Steam refresh and sanitization program
Rinse Symbol Water droplets icon - Additional rinse cycles
Spin Only Symbol Single circular arrow - Spin only program
Drain Symbol Downward arrow with water - Drain only function

Special Program Symbols

  • Allergy Care: Shield with plus symbol - Reduces allergens
  • TurboWash: Tornado symbol - Fast and efficient washing
  • 6 Motion DD: Multiple arrow symbols - Advanced washing motions
  • Smart Diagnosis: WiFi/wave symbol - Remote troubleshooting feature

Warning Symbols

Door Lock Warning

Flashing lock symbol indicates the door cannot be opened during operation. Wait for the symbol to disappear before attempting to open.

Water Supply Warning

Flashing water droplet symbol indicates water supply issues. Check water connections and pressure.

Drain Warning

Flashing drain symbol indicates drainage problems. Check drain hose for kinks or blockages.

Child Lock Active

Steady key symbol indicates child lock is activated. Press and hold appropriate buttons to deactivate.

Unbalanced Load

Flashing balance scale symbol indicates uneven load distribution. Redistribute clothes and restart.

Filter Cleaning

Filter icon indicates it's time to clean the pump filter for optimal performance.

Error Code Symbols

dE Error

Door not properly closed symbol - Ensure door is fully latched

IE Error

Water inlet error symbol - Check water supply connections

OE Error

Drain error symbol - Check drain hose and pump

FE Error

Overflow error symbol - Water level too high, check system

UE Error

Unbalanced load symbol - Redistribute clothes evenly

LE Error

Motor error symbol - Contact service center

Display Symbols

Display Symbol Meaning Action Required
Clock Symbol Time remaining in cycle No action - Information only
Temperature Display Current water temperature Adjust if needed for fabric type
Spin Speed Display Selected spin speed (RPM) Adjust based on fabric requirements
Program Progress Bar Current stage of wash cycle Monitor cycle completion
WiFi Symbol ThinQ connectivity status Ensure proper network connection
Delay Start Symbol Delayed start activated Adjust timing if needed

LED Indicator Symbols

  • Blue LED: Normal operation - Machine functioning properly
  • Flashing Blue: Cycle in progress - Wait for completion
  • Orange LED: Warning condition - Check display for specific error
  • Flashing Orange: Error detected - Immediate attention required
  • Red LED: Critical error - Stop machine and contact service
  • Green LED: Cycle complete - Ready for next load

Manual Downloads

Current Model Symbol Guides

WM3900HWA

4.5 cu.ft. ThinQ Washer

WM4000HWA

4.5 cu.ft. Steam Washer

WM4200HWA

4.8 cu.ft. ThinQ Washer

WM9000HVA

5.8 cu.ft. Premium Washer

Previous Model Symbol Guides

WM3470HVA

4.5 cu.ft. Smart Washer

WM3670HVA

4.5 cu.ft. Steam Washer

WM3900HBA

4.5 cu.ft. Black Washer

WM8500HVA

5.0 cu.ft. Large Capacity

Note: For models not listed here, please visit the LG Support Website for complete symbol documentation.