When buying an LG washing machine, many people pay attention to the labeling. It contains all the basic parameters of the washing machine. Markings include numbers and letters. Write it on a sticker. You need to look for this sticker on the panels, on the hatch door. If it is not found anywhere, then it must be written down in the documents. In this article we will thoroughly explain with examples how to decipher the labeling of LG washing machines.
Labeling of washing machines from CIS countries
What does each symbol mean in the labeling of washing machines produced in the CIS countries? Here is an example of decoding the model - LG F1096LDSH:
- LG is, as many understand, the name of the company.
- The next letter F of the marking indicates the type of loading - frontal. It is with this load that washing machines are common in post-Soviet countries. In LG front-loading washing machines, the hatch is located in the side of the body, and in vertical loading it is located on the top of the lid. Other letters such as M and E may be written.
- After the Latin characters we have numbers. The first two digits of the marking, in our case it is 10, indicate the spin speed. The numbers can be different, for example, 12, 16 and even 18. To find out the speed value, you need to multiply this number by 100. The quality of spinning things depends on the spin speed. But not all things will benefit from high speed.
- After this, we see an incomprehensible numerical value - this number serves to determine the design of the LG machine. The numbers may be different, it all depends on the external structure of the elements of the washing machine.
- The symbol L in this marking example indicates the average depth of the machine. The S value indicates very narrow machines, and on washing machines with a standard depth they indicate W.
- The next sign of the Latin alphabet (D) indicates that the washing machine has a direct drive, namely the motor is fixed without a belt and is located near the drum. LG does not produce washing machines with other types of drive, but the symbol D is still written on the markings.
- After the direct drive designation, we see the sign S. This is the first letter of the LG washing machine marking from the English word Steam, which translates as steam. It is not difficult to guess that S shows us that the washer has the additional ability to create steam. This is needed for better cleaning of things. It disinfects things well, especially when in summer there is a high risk of arthropods getting on clothes.
- The following sign of the Latin alphabet may not appear. This is additional functionality. Washing machines that have an extra H value on their markings can dry our clothes.
This decoding of the labeling of LG washing machines was valid until 2016. At the moment, there is a slightly changed labeling and the meaning of its indicators. How are the values deciphered in modern models? Let's look at these changes.
Here's an example: LG F2J7HS2S
- LG is the name of the brand of household appliances.
- The first two values remain the same. F indicates the load type, and the number 2 tells us the spin speed.As you noticed, the speed is now indicated by one number, since models with a spin speed of 1000 rpm are no longer produced. Now 2 means 1200 rpm, 4 means 1400 rpm, etc.
- The following value includes a letter and a number. This is a type of control system
- The next sign H of the LG marking does not indicate the drying function, but indicates the size of the washing machine. H – narrow machine, T, V – medium, C – deep.
- S – steam creation function, nothing has changed here.
- 2S – design and color. In LG washing machine models before 2016, the design was indicated by a numerical value and came after the spin speed. Now it is written at the end.
Decoding the labeling of LG washing machines from Europe
European labeling has differences compared to post-Soviet countries, but is not very different.
Here is an example of decoding the markings of the LG F14U2QCN2 model:
- LG – brand name
- The first letter indicates the type of loading, in our case (F) – frontal.
- Following are the numbers. Just like in Russian LG washing machines, this is the spin speed. 14 - 1400 rpm, 10 - 1000, 80 - 800 rpm. The main thing is not to get confused.
- After the spin speed comes a value consisting of a letter and a number. This is a type of management. In European countries there are two types - mechanical and sensory. In our example, the U2 marking symbols tell us that the washing machine is mechanically controlled. Sensor control is designated as U
- Next are three QCN markings. This is the presence of various functions in the LG washing machine. The first letter of the marking Q indicates the maximum load. C is the design of the machine. In this example it means Good. The last N indicates that there is no steam option.For washing machines with this function, S will be written instead of N.
- The last number is the color of the machine (body and door). The number 2 denotes LG machines with a white body and a chrome door. On some models, the color may also be indicated by a letter.
Washing machines in the United States of America
As mentioned above, US residents prefer sophisticated washing units. Many people live not in apartments, but in large houses, so they use machines with a large drum volume that can be accommodated without problems. In this regard, the machine may also have an addition - a pedestal to which you can connect a mini washing machine. Also in the USA they prefer washing machines with vertical loading of clothes. For these reasons, the labeling has its own characteristics and differs from other countries.
Let's look at an example of deciphering the labeling of an American washing machine under the LG WM3370HVA brand:
The first difference that catches your eye is that there is no indication of the brand name.
The initial sign in the marking indicates to us the type of household appliance. Washing machine translated into English as Washing Machine. That's why all washers start with W.
The next letter of the marking M indicates LG machines with a horizontal loading type. This type of download is in little demand. The most common loading is vertical, and is designated as T.
After the letter values there are numbers. A set of four numbers determines the model series (first digit) and control type (the rest). As in European washing mashines, it can be either mechanical or using a sensor.
After the numbers there are letters again. If in Russian and European LG washing machines the steam function was designated by the letter S, then in American models, the steam function has the value H.
The next letter of the marking V indicates the color of the washer’s body and the presence of all kinds of patterns.
The last A of the LG washing machine marking indicates the presence of the above-mentioned pedestal, with which you can additionally turn on the mini-washing machine.
The country of origin may be indicated to the right of the LG machine's markings. Knowing the origin of household appliances, you can easily decipher the markings and find out all the functionality of a potential purchase. If, nevertheless, the country of manufacture is not indicated, then by studying the types of encodings, you can guess the origin of the household appliance. This plays a big role if you order equipment online and are deprived of possible advice from store managers.
So, we looked at the decoding of the names of LG washing machines from different manufacturing countries. It's not that difficult to figure this out. Such knowledge can help you in choosing the right washing units in terms of price-quality ratio and avoid deception and misinformation from stores.
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