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LG Washer - How to Activate the Soak Cycle

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LG Washer - How to Activate the Soak Cycle

At a Glance

Many LG washers include a Soak or Prewash feature for improved cleaning of heavily soiled or stained clothing.

Note

Soak and Prewash availability will vary depending on your LG washer model.

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  1. Select Your Washer Model:

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  2. How to Activate Prewash

    This option adds a pre-wash (for about 15 - 17 minutes) for improved cleaning of heavily soiled or stained clothing.

    1 Put laundry in the washer and close the door.

    2 Place detergent, fabric softener, and other additives into the respective areas of the washer.

    3 Press the [POWER] button to turn on the washer.

    4 Turn the Cycle Selector knob to the desired cycle.

    5 Locate the Prewash option on your control panel and activate it.

    Note
    • Prewash availability will vary depending on the cycle selected, not all cycles allow a prewash.
    • The prewash option location can vary between a button or special feature depending on you washer model.


    6 Once activated, press the [START/PAUSE] button to begin the cycle.

    Once the prewash is complete, the wash cycle will begin using the same water from the prewash.


    If you have more questions about the Prewash setting, please visit our Contact Us page for further assistance.

  3. How to Activate Soak

    This option provides a 30 minute presoak prior to the start of the selected cycle.

    1 Put laundry in the washer and close the door.

    2 Place detergent, fabric softener, and other additives into the respective areas of the washer.

    3 Press the [POWER] button to turn on the washer.

    4 Turn the Cycle Selector knob to the desired cycle.

    5 Locate the Soak option on your control panel and activate it.

    Note
    • Soak availability will vary depending on the cycle selected, not all cycles allow a soak.
    • The soak option location can vary between a button or special feature depending on you washer model.


    6 Once activated, press the [START/PAUSE] button to begin the cycle.

    Once the prewash is complete, the wash cycle will begin using the same water from the soak.


    If you have more questions about the Prewash setting, please visit our Contact Us page for further assistance.

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