Lg washer not turning on
Cause 1 of 6The control panel powered off after a period of inactivity. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 46
First checkPress the Power button to turn the washer on.
Causes and checks
The control panel powered off after a period of inactivity. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 46
- Press the Power button to turn the washer on.
The power cord is not plugged in securely. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, pp. 45-46
- Plug the cord firmly into a grounded 3-prong, 120 VAC, 60 Hz outlet.
A house fuse is blown, a circuit breaker has tripped or the power is out. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 45
- Reset the breaker or replace the fuse. Do not increase the fuse capacity.
Licensed electrician If the circuit is overloaded, have a qualified electrician correct it.Start/Pause was not pressed after the cycle was set. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 46
- Press Power, select the cycle again and press Start/Pause. The washer turns itself off if Start/Pause is not pressed within a set time (4 to 60 minutes, depending on the model).
The door is open or something is caught under it. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 46
- Close the door and check that nothing is caught under it.
The washer has been exposed to temperatures below freezing. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 46
- Let the washer warm up before pressing Power. The display does not come on while the washer is too cold.
All 6 causes checked. Contact LG Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact LG Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000, lg.com/us/support. United States (Canada: 1-888-542-2623). Source: Limited Warranty: To Obtain Warranty Service, pp. 51, 56
Other WM3600HWA problems
- Water does not drain or drains slowly3 causes in the manual. First: the drain hose is kinked, pinched or clogged.
- Washer is not filling properly5 causes in the manual. First: the inlet filters on the fill valves are clogged.
- Water leaks from the washer4 causes in the manual. First: the hoses are not connected correctly.
- Washer is noisy or vibrates7 causes in the manual. First: keys, coins or safety pins are in the drum or the pump (rattling or clanking).
- Musty or mildew smell in the washer5 causes in the manual. First: too much detergent, or detergent that is not HE.
- Washer will not connect to Wi-Fi5 causes in the manual. First: the Wi-Fi password was entered incorrectly.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Washing Machine WM3600H*A. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL70701250, revision Rev.04, 2026-01-23, 60 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 12 November 2026.
- Owner's Manual, Washing Machine WM4200H*A / WM4100H*A. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL71728905, revision Rev.05, 2025-11-20, 60 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 12 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.