How to turn off the sound on an LG Direct Drive washing machine?

How to open the LG Direct Drive washing machine during washing?

Washing machines LG and Beko. In these machines, to stop and open the drum hatch, you need to set the machine to pause mode. Then turn off the power and wait 1 to 3 minutes. After which a click will be heard, indicating that the hatch is unlocked.

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How to turn it on

If the user has turned off the melody on the LG SMA using one of the two methods described above, most likely no action will be required to return the sound function. These methods only help within a single workflow. The machine will beep again the next time it is started.

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But some updated models are still equipped with a function for saving settings, which means that the specified silent mode will remain.

Bosch

The accompanying instructions for a washing machine from this company may not indicate how to turn off the sound, so as not to disassemble the body of the device. However, such a method exists, and we will consider it using the Bosch Maxx 5 WLX 20460 OE washing machine as an example. The algorithm of actions will be as follows:

the selector lever is rotated to the right a whole division,
the lower button on the right is pressed and the selector moves one more mark,
while remaining on this division, press the middle button on the right to bring the sound level to “0”,
turn the selector to the right another whole division,
being in this position, use the middle button on the right to change the wash completion sound,
return the programming wheel to the “off” position, allowing the washing machine to remember the entered parameters.

If the buttons do not respond to all presses, return the wheel to its original position and repeat all the steps to turn off the sound from the very beginning.

Non-standard option

There is a more serious way to turn off the sound in an LG washing machine. But it is not recommended to apply it to devices under warranty. Since if difficulties arise, you can no longer count on free repairs.

The essence of the method is to turn off the speaker that produces the sound. You can do this in two ways:

cover the speaker with something to reduce the volume;

unsolder this part, getting rid of the sound of the machine forever.

First of all, it is important to disconnect the device from the network, shut off the water supply and drainage. Next you need:

remove the top cover of the washing machine;
remove the powder container;
Unscrew two self-tapping screws located on the sides of the recess for the container, and two more in the upper corner of the hole;
take out the control panel;
remove the module by unscrewing the screws securing it and opening the latches;
find the sound speaker on the board.

Next, you need to either completely unsolder the element or seal it with tape or other dense material. You can even fill it with epoxy resin. This will interfere with the passage of sound and significantly reduce its volume.

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This is a very extreme method and is highly discouraged!

Looking for the “magic” button

There are a number of washing machines in which turning on or off the sound signal is thought out very well. The action is performed by pressing just one single key. Moreover, this can be done absolutely at any time, regardless of whether your washing machine is currently running or is turned off. List of models where sound on/off works exactly like this:

Now it remains to find out which button on all these washing machines turns off or turns on the sound signal? This is the Timer Mode key. Press it and hold it for about 3-5 seconds, the result will not be long in coming.

Samsung

This function on a Samsung washing machine can be selected in any operating program. The sound will be turned off for each of them in any case.

If the mute function is activated, the indicator light on the button will light up. If the mode is cancelled, a beep will sound and the light will go out.

Combating extraneous sounds that arise for various reasons

If the new machine operates normally, then the noise from it is practically inaudible, and its intensity can be minimized by following the rules for installing the unit. But if increased and atypical sounds appear, then, most likely, some component has broken down, and repairs need to be made.

The main noises can come from the rotating drum and electric motor. They increase evenly and monotonously and then decrease again. This hum is produced by water and things in contact with the drum.

The manufacturer indicates the acceptable information for such sounds in the accompanying instructions, and they may be different for each model. In most cases, it is possible to program the spin mode at lower speeds. This measure will protect things from damage, but will leave a larger amount of water, reducing the sound of the operating machine.

An increase in noise during operation of the machine may be due to wear and tear on the shock absorbing elements, which will simply have to be replaced.

In addition, smooth running may be impaired due to wear on the drum shaft or bearings. In this case, the noise produced by the machine is uneven and pulsating. If you do not take appropriate repair measures, damage may occur that is simply impractical to repair.

If you have an LG or Bosch washing machine, you may be disturbed by beeps that appear when it is operating. Children in the house, installation in the living room or mainly night washing - for this or another reason, you may need to turn off the sounds on the washing machine.

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The main way to turn off

When deciding how to turn off the sound in an LG washing machine, first of all we must pay attention to the instructions. If a given model of LG washing machine has the technical ability to turn off the sound, the manufacturer will definitely describe it in the instructions; how this description will be done is another matter.

In a number of cases, either there were translation problems, or the manufacturer simply did not consider it necessary to describe this action in understandable language, but in fact, reading the instructions, it is not completely clear how to “turn off” music and any other sounds so that they do not irritate the user. In a number of models of LG washing machines, the sound is turned off by pressing a special button, which is labeled “timer mode” on the control panel. How it works:

Important! The disadvantage of this method is that it is impossible to turn off the sound forever at one time; you will have to do this procedure every time you turn on the LG machine; only on some models the setting is saved.

Alternative way to disconnect

Other ways to turn off the sound of an LG washing machine are not provided by the manufacturer, but they are also acceptable, especially if the warranty on the machine has already expired. You can turn off the sound of your washing machine forever if you turn off the speaker that makes the sound.

You can completely unsolder the speaker, and then the LG machine will lose all ability to emit signals, or you can seal or seal the speaker with something, then the signal will remain, but will not be so loud and intrusive.

To perform similar manipulations with the speaker of the LG washing machine, you must first get to it. Let us warn you right away that the speaker is located on the control board, so in order to perform any manipulations with it, you must first correctly dismantle such a board.

How to do it?

Important! Be careful not to tear off the wires leading from the control panel into the bowels of the machine body.

Now our task is to find the ill-fated speaker on the board. It is usually located near the toggle switch, but depending on the model of the washing machine and its module, the location may be different. Then proceed carefully, either, armed with a soldering iron, unsolder the speaker, or fill it with epoxy resin and reassemble the machine in reverse order.

In conclusion, we note that you can turn off the annoying sounds of an LG washing machine quite easily if you read the instructions for the washing machine. This is done by pressing special buttons after each time you turn on the machine, but if you want to turn off the sound of the machine forever, you will have to slightly “modify” the control board.

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Small children in the house, the need to do laundry at night, installing a washing machine in the bedroom or any other rest room - this is not a complete list of reasons why you may need to turn off the sound.

Basic shutdown option

There are times when the information in the instructions is presented vaguely. As a result, the user cannot understand what exactly to press to remove annoying beeps. There are often cases when not a word is said about turning off melodies.

Most models of LG washing machines support the function of turning off signals. You can turn them off by pressing the special “Timer Mode” button (located on the control panel). We do it like this:

turn on the unit by pressing “On/Off” once;
press the “Start program” button without first selecting any of the presented washing modes;
Immediately quickly press the “Timer Mode” button (located in the upper right corner of the panel) and hold it for 3 seconds;
Press the “Start program” button again and listen to see if the sound disappears.
if after these manipulations the sound is present again, we do the same thing, but press the “Timer Mode” button not for 3 seconds, but for a longer time - 5-7 seconds.

Alternative shutdown option

Important! Can only be used if the official warranty from the manufacturer is no longer valid.

This method involves turning off the sound of the washing machine forever by turning off the special speaker that produces it.

You can do it in 2 ways:

completely unsolder the element: the machine will lose all ability to make any sounds;
seal the speaker using improvised means (for example, tape or adhesive tape): the melodies will be heard, but will become quiet and unobtrusive.

Instructions

Unplug the washing machine from the outlet, turn off the water, and disconnect the drain hose and water supply hose.

Remove the top cover of the unit.
We take out the container for washing powder by pulling it towards you and at the same time pressing on its central part.
We unscrew the screws that are located on the sides of the hole for the container (one on the left, the second on the right).
Unscrew 2 more screws located in the upper left corner of the hole.
Carefully remove the entire control panel of the machine.

Unscrew the screws that secure the board.
Using gentle movements, open the latches and remove the board.
We are looking for an audio speaker on the board (most often located next to the toggle switch). We unsolder the element using a soldering iron or glue it (as indicated above).
We assemble all the elements in reverse order.

Cars of the updated series

For more modern LG units, this method is useless. Here the program contains another combination for connecting or disabling the sound signal. You must hold down the “Timer” and “No folds” keys in parallel and hold them for exactly 3 seconds, otherwise the combination will not work. The method is valid on the following SMs:

Important! You can find out which model you use either from the instructions for the washing machine (if you have one) or from the marks on the body of the machine.

The main thing in this matter is not to be lazy and figure out what type your “home assistant” is. And then it’s a matter of technology. The most fragile woman can press a couple of keys for 3 seconds; this does not require strength or special skills.

Old models

Everything about old LG machines is good: they are durable, reliable and easy to use. However, many are probably sure that on such models music is set by default and it is impossible to control it. This is a misconception; you just need to know what actions to take in order to turn the sound signal on or off without any problems.

First, start the washer.
Select any of the offered washing programs.
Press the “Stop Start” button, and then immediately simultaneously hold down the “Temperature” and “Rinse” keys and hold them this way for at least 3 seconds.
Now just stop the machine and then start it again. The sound should then turn on or off depending on what happened before.

LGF12A8HD is one of the models where this key combination works smoothly. However, any SM from LG around the same time of release will disconnect and connect the sound signal precisely through this combination. As for more modern technology, the approach is somewhat different.

We turn off the sound in washing machines of other brands

"Bosch"

To turn off the sound in a Bosch washing machine, you should try the following step-by-step algorithm:

turn the selector one notch to the right;
hold down the lower right button and turn the knob to the next mark;
change the volume level of the keys with the right middle button (0 – the sound is completely turned off);
by turning the selector to the right to the third division, set the volume of the melody that accompanies the end of the wash (0 – complete shutdown);
return to the initial position for the machine to remember the entered settings.

If the actions do not bring the desired result, you should try again from the first step until the programmer returns to its original position to save the parameters.

Bosch washing machine panel

"Samsung"

In Samsung SMA, the sound is turned off by simultaneously pressing the “Spin” and “Option” buttons. They must be held until the crossed out speaker icon lights up. Resumption of the mode is accompanied by a sound signal and the indicator light turning off.

This setting then applies to all programs.