Lg washer not turning on
Cause 1 of 6The control panel powered off after a period of inactivity. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 41
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. 41
- Press the Power button to turn the washer on.
The power cord is not plugged in securely. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 41
- 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. 41
- Reset the breaker or replace the fuse without increasing 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. 41
- Press Power, select the cycle again and press Start/Pause. The washer shuts off if Start/Pause is not pressed within 4 to 60 minutes, depending on the model.
The lid is open or something is caught under it. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 41
- Close the lid and check that nothing keeps it from closing completely.
The washer has been exposed to temperatures below freezing. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 42
- 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. 45, 49
Other WT7150CW problems
- Water does not drain or drains slowly2 causes in the manual. First: the drain hose is kinked, pinched or clogged.
- Washer is not filling properly6 causes in the manual. First: the inlet filters on the fill valves are clogged.
- Water leaks from the washer5 causes in the manual. First: the hoses are not connected correctly.
- Bleach does not dispense, or dispenses too early4 causes in the manual. First: the bleach dispenser cover is not installed correctly (on some models).
- Washer is noisy or vibrates7 causes in the manual. First: keys, coins or safety pins are in the tub or the pump (rattling or clanking).
- Musty or mildew smell in the washer2 causes in the manual. First: too much detergent, or detergent that is not HE.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Washing Machine WT7150C* / WT7000C* / WT7010C*. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL68267084, revision Rev.04, 2026-10-02, 52 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 12 November 2026.
- Owner's Manual, Washing Machine WT7880H*A / WT7900H*A. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL68267072, revision Rev.05, 2025-10-10, 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.