If you are just going to buy, or have already bought an LG washing machine, then you probably paid attention to its labeling. A set of letters and numbers is reflected on the sticker. But for what encoding is needed and what it means, few people know.
You no longer have to collect information bit by bit, in our article we will describe in detail the meaning of each symbol for marking ElGi washing machines.
What does marking on the LG washing machine mean?
The model serial number may vary depending on the country of manufacture. The fact is that the decoding of the notation completely depends on the parameters and functionality of the washer. The manufacturer can change these data, adjusting them to the needs of the buyer.
In the United States, machines with huge capacity, mandatory drying and sophisticated programs are considered to be in demand. Our users prefer compact models; standard functions are enough for them. This is the difference between the markings of different manufacturers.
Where to look for markings? The sticker with letters can be located on the front panel under the hatch, on the door, on the drain filter hatch, or on the rear panel. If you can not find it on the case, see immediately in the documents or instructions.
CMA LG coding for CIS countries
How to determine the country of the manufacturer of equipment? Since the design of the washers is the same, using a visual inspection does not understand where it is made. The code will help.
Consider the example of a model released in 2015 in the CIS.
- The first two letters of LG mean the brand of the washing machine.
- Next is the letter F (depending on the manufacturer, it can be M or E). It means the type of loading - frontal (horizontal). Such machines are considered the most popular in our country.
- The next two digits are 12. Decrypted as the maximum spin speed - 1200 revolutions. If the number 10 is indicated at this point, it means that the washing machine gives out 1000 revolutions, 16 - 1600. The higher the speed, the more efficient the machine squeezes the laundry.
- How to decrypt the next two digits? The numbers 96 in this case indicate the external design of a particular model. They can also change if the shape of the hatch or the display changes.
- Now comes the letter W. Its meaning will tell the user about the depth of the machine. In this case, W is up to 60 cm, the letter L is narrow SMA, if it costs S, then the washer is super-narrow, only 35 centimeters.
- The next letter D. This means that the manufacturer used an inverter motor with direct drive Direct Drive. That is, the engine does not have a drive belt, but is mounted immediately on the drum. Pay attention to this, since such models are the most productive.
- There are two letters left. One of them, S (Steam), speaks of a built-in steam processing function. This mode allows you to refresh and disinfect things, saving them from dust mites.
- If the marking contains the letter H, then you can dry the laundry in the washing machine.
LG CMA marking for European countries
This encoding is very similar to domestic, but there are some differences.
It is clear that the first letters of LG speak about the brand of the car. The next F means that this washer has front loading. Two numbers 14 - spin at a maximum speed of 1400 revolutions. Next come the differences:
- The combination of characters U2 indicates the type of control - mechanical. Touch control - U1.
- The three letters following it, this QCN, indicate the presence of various functions in this model. If there is a steam function, the letter S is at the end
- The last number 2 is the color of the washing machine body (white).
If you do not understand how to find out the year of production, take a look at the sticker. In the upper corner on the bottom line is the year.
Detailed decoding of another encoding option using the model as an exampleF12U2HBS4:
- F12 - frontal washer with spin up to 1200 rpm.
- U2 - touch control type.
- H - depth in millimeters and maximum load in kilograms. H = 450 mm and 7 kg, T = 560 mm and 8 kg.
- B - design. B - Better, C - Good, D - Basic.
- S is the vapor function. If N stands in its place, a machine without steam.
- 4 - color: silver case and chrome door.
Other color code options:
- 0, 3 - a white case and a white door,
- 1 - a white case and a silver door,
- 2 - white body and chrome door,
- 5 - a silver case and a silver door.
In type modelsF12U2HFNA color is indicated by a letter. A = silver.
LG LGA Coding
The LG code for the United States is significantly different from ours. Americans prefer not only large capacity, but also a different type of installation and download.
For example, the marking may reflect the method of embedding the AGR on the pedestal. This is done for small washing machines when you need to wash a small amount of laundry.
- The W symbol in the USA means a type of household appliance - a washing machine.
- The second letter M designates models with horizontal loading. If the letter T is in this place, then the load is vertical, if D - the machine is installed on a pedestal.
- A set of numbers 3370 speaks of a series of models, as well as a control method (sensory, mechanical).
- The letter H will tell you that in this model there is a steaming mode.
- The next letter V is the color of the case of this model.
- The letter A at the end will tell you that the machine is equipped with a pedestal for installation.
As you can see, the symbols of the country of the manufacturer are indicated in the upper right corner, so there should be no error. Now you know what labeling means, this will help you make the right choice.