LG Washing Machine Manual Symbols

Symbol Guide & Interpretation

Symbol Reference Guide

Washing Symbols

Basic Washing Symbols:

  • Normal Wash Symbol: Tub with water waves
  • Delicate/Gentle Wash Symbol: Tub with single line underneath
  • Hand Wash Symbol: Tub with hand symbol
  • Do Not Wash Symbol: Crossed out tub symbol
  • Prewash Symbol: Tub with number 1 inside

Detailed Symbol Explanation

  1. Normal Wash Symbol: Standard washing cycle suitable for cotton and linen fabrics
  2. Gentle Wash Symbol: Reduced mechanical action for delicate fabrics like silk and wool
  3. Hand Wash Symbol: Special program mimicking hand washing motion
  4. Do Not Wash Symbol: Prohibits machine washing - dry clean only
  5. Quick Wash Symbol: Clock symbol indicating shorter washing cycles
Important: Always check garment care labels and match with appropriate washing symbols on your LG washing machine.

Temperature Symbols

30°C Symbol Low temperature wash for delicate fabrics
40°C Symbol Standard temperature for synthetic fabrics
60°C Symbol Hot wash for cotton and heavily soiled items
95°C Symbol Boil wash for sanitization and white cotton
Cold Wash Symbol Snowflake symbol for cold water washing
Warm Wash Symbol Two dots indicating medium temperature

Temperature Guidelines

  • Cold Wash (30°C): Energy saving, color protection
  • Warm Wash (40°C): Balanced cleaning and energy use
  • Hot Wash (60°C+): Maximum cleaning power, hygiene

For optimal results, always follow the temperature symbols on your garment care labels.

Spin Symbols

Normal Spin Symbol

Circle with lines indicating standard spin speed for most fabrics

Reduced Spin Symbol

Circle with single line for delicate fabrics requiring gentle spinning

No Spin Symbol

Crossed out circle indicating spin cycle should be skipped

RPM Indicator

Numerical values showing spin speed in revolutions per minute

Spin Speed Recommendations

400-600 RPM

Very delicate fabrics, silk, lace

800-1000 RPM

Standard delicate and synthetic fabrics

1200 RPM

Regular cotton and mixed fabrics

1400 RPM

Heavy cotton, towels, bedding

Display Symbols

Symbol Description Meaning
Water Drop Water supply indicator Water is being supplied to the machine
Lock Symbol Child lock activated Control panel is locked for safety
Clock Symbol Time remaining display Shows minutes left in current cycle
Temperature Icon Water temperature setting Indicates selected wash temperature
Spin Icon Spin speed setting Shows selected spin speed/RPM
Wi-Fi Symbol SmartThinQ connection Indicates connection to home network

Common Display Indicators

  • Start/Pause Symbol: Arrow or play/pause buttons
  • Program Complete: Check mark or "END" display
  • Delay Start: Clock with arrow symbol
  • Extra Rinse: Plus sign with water drop
  • Pre-wash: Number 1 in circle

Warning Symbols

Safety Warning Symbols

High Voltage Warning

Lightning bolt symbol indicating electrical hazard

Hot Surface Warning

Exclamation mark with hand symbol for hot surfaces

Door Lock Warning

Lock symbol indicating door cannot be opened during cycle

Water Warning

Water drop with exclamation for water-related issues

Error Warning Symbols

Drain Error

Water drop with arrow down and exclamation

Water Supply Error

Water drop with arrow up and exclamation

Unbalanced Load

Washing machine icon tilted with exclamation

Motor Error

Gear or motor symbol with exclamation mark

Safety First: If any warning symbols appear and persist, disconnect power and contact LG Customer Service for assistance.