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[LG top load washing machine] The operating time of the washing machine is too long.

Troubleshooting

Causes and Symptoms

  • The faucet is turned off or the water supply filter is clogged.
  • The drain hose is installed incorrectly.
  • The washing machine is not level or the load is lopsided.

Try this

Does the spinning time increase?

➔ Check if the washing machine is not level or the laundry load is lopsided.

If the laundry load is lopsided so that spinning cannot be done, water is supplied again to operate the motion of unwinding the laundry.
At this time, the washing time may increase (approximately 10 minutes).
Be aware that when washing a duvet or a large laundry item that can easily become lopsided, it may become lopsided frequently.
Select the course that fits the particular laundry load.
If the washing machine is not level, imbalance may occur easily.
In such cases, level the washing machine.

Invalid example: laundry moved to one side of the tub / Good example: Laundry is evenly distributed in the tub

Does it take a long time to fill with water?

➔ Check if the faucet is turned on completely.

Turn on the faucet by turning it counterclockwise to the end of its travel, and if the water supply filter is clogged, clean the water supply filter.

Wait! Here are more tips
When courses such as Sanitary cycle 40°C and Sterilize 60°C or the Steam option are selected, the water supply time may become longer in order to heat the water. (Model with a heater: TS***)

Is water drained slowly after washing?

➔ Check the drain hose installation status.

If the drain hose is twisted, bent or the drain hose is installed to an outlet that is too high, water may not flow smoothly so that water may not be drained properly.
Prevent the drain hose from being installed to an outlet that is more than 6cm higher than the floor and arrange it in such a way that it is smoothly placed on a firm and even floor.

Checkpoints for the drain hose
Invalid example: drain hose installed too high. The drain hose pressed against the washing machine. The drain hose is blocked or bent. Drain hose end submerged (The drain hose is installed too high., The drain hose is being compressed by the washing machine., The drain hose is clogged., The drain hose is bent., The end of the drain hose is submerged in water.)

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.

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