Lg washer not turning on
Cause 1 of 5The control panel powered off after a period of inactivity. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 52
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. 52
- Press the Power button to turn the washer on.
The power cord is not plugged in securely. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 51
- Plug the cord firmly into a grounded 3-prong, 120 VAC, 60 Hz outlet.
A fuse is blown, a breaker has tripped or the power is out. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 51
- Reset the breaker or replace the fuse, and keep the fuse capacity the same.
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. 52
- Press Power, reselect the cycle and press Start/Pause. The washer turns itself off after 4 to 60 minutes, depending on the model, if Start/Pause is not pressed.
The washer was exposed to temperatures below freezing. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 52
- Let the washer warm up before pressing Power. The display does not come on while it is too cold.
All 5 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. 57, 62
Other WM6700HBA 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.
- Detergent is not dispensed or dispenses incompletely3 causes in the manual. First: detergent or additives were put in the wrong ezDispense reservoir, or the drawer was not fully closed.
- Too many sudsThe ezDispense amount is too high, the detergent is not HE, or detergent was also put in the manual dispenser while ezDispense is on.
- Buttons beep and nothing happensControl Lock is on.
- Washer is noisy or vibrates5 causes in the manual. First: keys, coins or safety pins are in the drum or the pump.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Washing Machine WM6700H*A / WM5700H*A. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL70701247, revision Rev.06, 2026-01-23, 68 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.