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WM1388HW
2.3 cu. ft. Capacity 24” Compact Front Load Washer w/ NFC Tag On
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  • 2.3 cu. ft. Capacity
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2.3 cu. ft. Capacity 24” Compact Front Load Washer w/ NFC Tag On
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SUMMARY

  • Design Style
    Front Loader

CAPACITY

  • Capacity
    2.3 cu. ft.

ENERGY

  • ENERGY STAR® Qualified
    Yes

APPEARANCE

  • Dial-A-Cycle™
    Yes
    Touch LED Display
    Yes

WASH PROGRAMS

  • No. of Soil Levels
    3
    Spin Speeds
    Extra High (1,400 max.), High, Medium, Low, No Spin
  • No. of Wash/Rinse Temps
    (5) Extra Hot, Hot, Warm, Cold, Tap Cold (All Cold Rinses)
    No. of Water Levels
    Automatically adjusts to the size of load
  • Internal Heater
    Yes
    No. of Programs
    14
  • Wash Programs
    Cotton/Normal, Bulky/Large, Baby Wear, Perm. Press, Delicates, Hand Wash/Wool, Speed Wash, Tub Clean, Sanitary, Heavy Duty, Drain+Spin, Color Care, Sports Wear, Downloaded Course
    No. of Options
    10
  • Options
    Prewash, Rinse+Spin, Delay Wash(Time Delay), Water Plus, Extra Rinse, Child Lock, Signal (Beeper) On/Off, Custom PGM, PGM Save, Signal

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

  • 4-Tray Dispenser
    Yes
    End of Cycle Signal
    Yes
  • Forced Drain System
    Yes
    LoadSense
    Yes
  • LoDecibel™ Quiet Operation
    Yes
    TrueBalance™ Anti-Vibration System
    Yes

SMARTTHINQ® TECHNOLOGY

  • NFC Tag On Technology
    Yes
    SmartDiagnosis™
    Yes

MOTOR AND AGITATOR

  • Axis
    Horizontal
    Max RPM
    1,400
  • Motor Speed
    Variable
    Motor Type
    Inverter Direct Drive Motor

MATERIALS AND FINISHES

  • Available Colors
    White (W)
    Cabinet
    PCM
  • Control Panel
    Plastic
    Door Cover
    Black Tinted Cover
  • Door Opening
    13.8"
    Door Rim
    Glass/Chrome
  • NeveRust™ Stainless Steel Drum
    Yes

POWER SOURCE

  • Electrical Requirements
    120V, 10 Amps
    Type
    Electric

ACCESSORIES

  • Hose Included
    Yes

DIMENSIONS/CLEARANCES/WEIGHTS

  • Carton (WxHxD)
    26 5/32" x 34 1/2" x 27 7/8"
    Product (WxHxD)
    24” x 33 1/2” x 25 1/4” (45”D with door open)
  • Weight (Product/Carton)
    147.7 lbs / 156.5 lbs

WARRANTY/UPC

  • UPC
    048231016971

What people are saying

Rated 2 out of 5 by from Unacceptably noisy and exterior showing wear Our old washer broke, and we needed to purchase a compact one because the space wouldn't fit a full-sized one. I had read from Consumer Reports that this model has a lot of vibration, but an appliance repairman strongly suggested LG because of its reliability. I regret this purchase. We made sure to level it appropriately, but the extra-high spin cycle is totally unusable, producing nearly 70dBA of noise. The white exterior finish is already showing signs of wear (we've only had the machine for about 6 months). We're a household of 2 adults, so it's not as if we're hard on our appliance. It also doesn't clean particularly well, although that's not a big problem since we are not very messy (but don't expect stains on your napkins to come out). The issues are bad enough that I sometimes wish I had spent nearly double the money for a different product (which received better ratings for vibration and cleaning).
Date published: 2019-11-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great machine for an apartment We have owned this machine over a year and absolutely love it. We got the condensing dryer as well. It does an amazing job and is quiet. We live in a small apartment and I built a closet area to stack the 2 machines.
Date published: 2019-11-08
Rated 1 out of 5 by from You will spend more time washing the washer There is a reason why top loading washers were invented and this machine is it. If you want mold washed into your laundry, buy this one. The soap drawer has to be removed and cleaned frequently; when you remove the drawer, look into the space it came out of and you will see mold in all the little tracks and crannies in there too; water, lint and pet hair get trapped between the rubber gasket and the machine rim so water trickles out during the cycles and the machine smells unless it is left open all the time - and sometimes even then - and the door sitting open gets in the way of everything else. I cannot WAIT TO GET RID OF THIS ANNOYING MACHINE. The only nice thing about it is the charming little tune it plays when the cycle is finished but that doesn't make me want to keep it.
Date published: 2019-11-06
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Does this machine have a pedestal base option?

Asked by: joan222
The LG 2.3 cu. ft. Capacity 24&rdquo; Compact Front Load Washer w/ NFC Tag On, Model # WM1388HW is not compatible with any of our Laundry Pedestals and we do not have any available Laundry Pedestals designed for it...^IFV
Answered by: Ivanf
Date published: 2019-11-19

does the depth of the LG compact washerWM1388HW include the hoses or is additional depth required?

Asked by: marty rose
The listed depth of 25 1/4&quot; for the LG 2.3 cu. ft. Capacity 24&rdquo; Compact Front Load Washer w/ NFC Tag On, Model # WM1388HW does not include the hoses. The machine has been tested with an installation clearance of 1&quot; for the rear and 1&quot; on the sides, but you may require more space for wall, door, or floor moldings...^IFV
Answered by: Ivanf
Date published: 2019-11-15

what's the maximum decibels of sound that this machine produces?

Asked by: LoieH
The LG 2.3 cu. ft. Capacity 24&rdquo; Compact Front Load Washer w/ NFC Tag On, Model # WM1388HW features LG's LoDecibel&trade; Quiet Operation which has a decibel rating of 46-48 dBA...^IFV
Answered by: Ivanf
Date published: 2019-10-09

What is the part # for the stacking kit for the 24&rdquo; washer and dryer?

Asked by: Robert the Washer
The compatible stacking kit 5001EL2001H comes with the compatible dryer DLEC888W. ^CP
Answered by: ChrisPSM
Date published: 2019-09-16

Can you tell me a range (especially the maximum) of water this uses in a cycle? I have a septic system and would like to be using much less water to wash than we currently do.

Asked by: soundman101
The ENERGY STAR&reg; Qualified LG 2.3 cu. ft. Capacity 24&rdquo; Compact Front Load Washer w/ NFC Tag On, Model # WM1388HW automatically adjusts the water level according to the size and weight of your load. ENERGY STAR certified clothes washers use 33% less water. This washer has an Integrated Water Factor (IWF) of 4.2 gallons/cycle/cubic feet, an Annual Water Use of 2850 gallons and total weighted per-cycle water consumption of 9.66 gallons...^IFV
Answered by: Ivanf
Date published: 2019-07-01

The machine stop working half way during the normal cycle at 34 minutes. The motor was still running but the minutes remain..I had to stop it and use the spin and drain cycle to get the water out. What cause that to happen?

Asked by: Glennis
It sounds like we'll need to walk through some troubleshooting for your front loader. Please head over to our support team via @LGUSSupport on Twitter or you can give us a call at 800-243-0000 so that we can dig into this a little more for you. ^CP
Answered by: ChrisPSM
Date published: 2019-06-17

I'd like to buy the nearest equivalent of the WM1388HW in The Netherlands (for 220V service). Can you tell me what the model number of that nearest equivalent would be?

Asked by: pathiel05
Hello pathiel05. Regrettably, our offices in the U.S. will only have information for products that are released in the U.S. and will not have information for products that are released in the Netherlands or in other countries. Model numbers also tend to vary according to the country that they are released in. There is only one version of the ENERGY STAR&reg; Qualified LG 2.3 cu. ft. Capacity 24&rdquo; Compact Front Load Washer w/ NFC Tag On, Model # WM1388HW that we have in the U.S. so if this model or a similar model was released in the Netherlands, it would be the only unit they have and would probably have the same features and be designed for use in the Netherlands. You can search their site to see if they have this model or a similar model available and compare the specifications...^IFV
Answered by: LGJoel
Date published: 2019-02-07

WM1388HW washer - Does anyone know if you can wash a lightweight queen size quilt in this washer?

Asked by: SusieP
Hello, it can not wash a queen size comforter. This is the compact washer, which means it's washing capacity is half that of a normal washing machine. ^AC
Answered by: Amber C
Date published: 2018-12-14
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