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How to Use the Spin Only Cycle on Your LG Washer

Troubleshooting Washing Machines 08/18/2026

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    <p class="description info-desc">If your laundry is still too wet after a wash, or you just want to spin excess water out of hand-washed items, you can run a Spin Only cycle. Here's how to set it up.</p>    
<h2 class="tit mainName">How to Use the Spin Only Cycle</h2>
    
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<h3 class="name">Case 1: Models with a Dedicated Spin Button</h3>
      
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        <p>1.Press the Power button to turn on the washer.</p>        <p>2.Press the Spin button on the right side of the control panel once. Press it repeatedly to select your desired spin speed (High, Medium, or Low).</p>        <p>3.Press the Start/Pause button to start the Spin Only cycle. </p>      </div>
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<h3 class="name">Case 2: Models with Spin Only Printed Below a Button</h3>
      
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        <p>1.Press the Power button to turn on the washer.</p>        <p>2.Press and hold the button marked with an asterisk (*), such as Extra Rinse or Rinse+Spin, for at least 3 seconds.</p>        <p>3.Check that the wash and rinse times disappear from the display and only the spin time (e.g., 14 minutes) is shown.</p>        <p>4.Press the Start/Pause button to start the Spin Only cycle.</p>      </div>
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<h3 class="name">Case 3: Models Where You Select Spin Only from the Dial</h3>
      
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        <p>1.Press the Power button to turn on the washer.</p>        <p>2.Turn the dial to Spin Only.</p>        <p>3.Press the Start/Pause button to start the Spin Only cycle.</p>      </div>
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<h3 class="name">Case 4. Still need help?</h3>
      
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        <p>If you've tried the steps above and the problem persists, you can get more support through AI Chat in the bottom right corner of the LG website, or by requesting a technician visit.</p>        <p>(
<span aria-hidden="true">※</span> Note: A service fee may apply if your product is out of warranty.)</p>      </div>
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<h2 class="tit">FAQ</h2>
    
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<span aria-label="Question" role="img">Q.</span> The displayed spin time (for example, 18 minutes) seems too long. Can I shorten it? 
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<span aria-label="Reply" role="img">A.</span> The displayed time includes a balancing step where the drum rotates slowly to detect the load size and untangle your laundry. This prevents heavy vibration if the items are unevenly distributed. The actual high-speed spin is much shorter, so allow the cycle to finish.
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<span aria-label="Question" role="img">Q.</span> Why Does the Washer Only Beep and Not Start when I Press the Spin Button? 
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<span aria-label="Reply" role="img">A.</span> The displayed time includes a balancing step where the drum rotates slowly to detect the load size and untangle your laundry. This prevents heavy vibration if the items are unevenly distributed. The actual high-speed spin is much shorter, so please allow the cycle to finish.
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      This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.
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