[LG top load washing machine smell] There is a smell of detergent

When you use excessive amounts of detergent or the fabric softener is injected before the rinse cycle, the laundry may smell of detergent.. Did you add fabric softener over the Max line or did you close the detergent dispenser forcibly?. ➔ Add fabric softener only up to below the Max line.

Stop if the product shows signs of electrical damage, burning, leaking near electrical components, or if the recommended checks do not resolve the issue. Use LG USA support for model-specific service guidance.

Not always. Controls, error codes and service steps can differ by model. Confirm the exact model number and follow the linked LG USA article for model-specific instructions.