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[LG top load washing machine - button] Buttons are hot. The control panel is hot.

Troubleshooting

Electronic products by nature may generate heat in the control panel whilst running. (Same as for mobile phones or TVs which become heated during running.)
Specifically, on a hot summer day, the control panel can feel hotter than usual.
This is a temporary phenomenon caused by the weather and the product has no abnormality. So don’t worry and continue to run your machine.

Try this

If the button/control panel gets hot, check the following

➔ In this case, the control panel may be heated temporarily but the product is normal. Turn off the power and rest the machine for a while; it will cool and be OK.

1. In cases where the washing machine is placed on your veranda or utility room near a window, specifically on a hot summer day
2. In cases where the washing machine is placed outdoors
3. In cases where the machine is heated by steam or hot water
4. In cases where the product is constantly used for a long time

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Note
In cases of hot summer days and outdoor installation, heat may persist due to the ambient temperature, but your product will operate normally.

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

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