Premium LG Products Awarded to the Smartest and

Most Creative Ways to Use Home and Kitchen Appliances

 

 

SEOUL, OCT. 22, 2013 — LG Electronics Inc. (LG) named the winners of its Smart Discoveries idea campaign which gave consumers the opportunity to share their own or creative ideas on how to use home appliances.

 

The idea-sharing competition, which wrapped up last month, drew a total of 1.5 million visitors from almost 200 countries to the website, www.LGsmartchoice.com. In all, more than 800 personal ideas were submitted, from which one winner from each of six categories[1] were selected by a combination of votes from online users as well as an in-house judging panel.

 

“We’re very pleased that consumers got the chance to share their ideas and creativity through this event while also having the opportunity to get closer to LG’s products,” said Seong-jin Jo, president and CEO of the LG Home Appliance Company. “This unconventional campaign was very meaningful to us as it was executed by consumers, evaluated by consumers and shared by consumers.”

 

All winning entries and interview video can be viewed on the gallery page in campaign website starting today until the end of this year. Winners will receive LG’s home appliances such as Door-in-Door™ refrigerator, 6 Motion Direct Drive washing machine, Lightwave oven, HOM-BOT SQUARE robotic vacuum cleaner, KOMPRESSOR™ vacuum cleaner and TrueSteam™ Dishwasher.

 

Some of the winning ideas were specifically selected for their ingenuity and convenience, such as:

 

• – Washer Ice Bucket which involved filling a washing machine with ice to serve as a beverage cooler at a party and then using hot water to melt the unused ice;
• – Mosquito Evacuation in which a vacuum cleaner is employed to eliminate mosquitos from hard to reach ceilings;
• – Special Gift for a Girlfriend where an oven is used to melt a candle in a seashell to create a beautiful, personalized gift.

 

 

[1]  Categories include Door-in-Door™ refrigerator, 6 Motion Direct Drive washing machine, Charcoal Lighting Heater oven, HOM-BOT SQUARE, KOMPRESSOR vacuum cleaner and TrueSteam™ dishwasher.

 

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Lifecycle Analysis Examines Water Consumption at Every Stage

 

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Sept. 25, 2013 ㅡ Breaking new ground for home appliances, washing machines from LG Electronics are the first in the world to be certified for the new Water Footprint Inventory being launched by UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories).

The new certification reflects the commitment by LG, as a responsible manufacturer, to understand the impact of manufacturing and product lifecycles on natural resources, particularly in light of increasing global concerns around water and water scarcity. LG is believed to be the first major appliance manufacturer to track water use through the entire lifecycle of a product.

LG’s ultra-large-capacity WM8000HVA and WM8000HWA front-load washers have undergone an extensive lifecycle water footprint inventory analysis, examining water use from component and packaging production, product assembly, product usage and disposal. UL Environment is leading the way in product verifications based on draft International Organization of Standardization (ISO) principles and guidelines for water footprinting of products, processes and organizations (ISO 14046).

“Since water is a global resource, we are all affected by and responsible for how it is used and managed,” said Sara Greenstein, president of UL Environment. “UL Environment’s water footprint inventory provides a tool for companies like LG to evaluate and address this important environmental metric for its products.”

Based on ISO 14046 analysis, UL Environment certified that water consumption from the washer’s pre-manufacturing stage represents about 37 percent of lifecycle water consumption, which will help LG identify processes and materials to reduce water consumption. The consumer usage stage of the washer’s lifecycle accounts for about 53 percent of overall water consumption, underscoring the importance of continuing to develop products that use less water.

Chris Jung, president, Home Appliances, LG Electronics USA, said, “The UL Water Footprint Inventory is a key design reference, and the results of the analysis show how important it is to track water over the life cycle of the product and not just the usage phase. LG is proud to be a pioneer in the water footprinting area and will use this data to improve the water-efficiency of our products.”

LG’s WM8000 washers are designed for a high-performance, efficient washing experience, having earned the coveted ENERGY STAR^® “Most Efficient” 2013 designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This means the washer is recognized among those that qualify for the ENERGY STAR and represents the leading edge in energy efficient products. In fact, a washer with this designation can save consumers the equivalent of at least 74,000 bottles of water a year, compared with conventional non-ENERGY STAR certified washers. This model also features LG’s innovative TurboWash™ technology that can save 20 minutes per load, while still offering outstanding cleaning performance.

The first certification under UL’s new Water Footprint Inventory is just one example of LG’s leadership in developing products with the environment in mind without sacrificing performance or style. The LG WM8000HVA/WM8000HWA washers also are the first to meet the “2013 Sustainability Standard for Household Clothes Washers” developed by UL Environment, CSA Group, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers and other stakeholders. This new sustainability standard identifies a product’s environmental impacts in six key areas: materials, manufacturing and operations, energy and water consumption during use, innovation, use of consumables, and end-of-life management.

More than 70 LG products across multiple categories – from washing machines and refrigerators to televisions and air conditioners – have earned the 2013 ENERGY STAR Most Efficient designation so far this year. In addition, with a total of 32 certified products, LG is a key participant in the CarbonFree® Product Certification program, which verifies the GHG emissions associated with a product’s life cycle and provides certification to products offering carbon offsetting and GHG reduction.

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LG Gives Aspiring Chefs a Chance to Help the Hungry and

Win a Trip to Cape Town for the Global Cook-off Finals

 

 

SEOUL, Sep. 17, 2013 — LG Electronics (LG’s) will kick off its 2013 LG Home Chef Championship (LG-HCC) this week to find the world’s best amateur chefs. Interested parties from participating countries[1] are encouraged to submit their creative recipes to www.lgcooking.com for a chance to win an LG Lightwave Convection Oven and the opportunity to compete in the LG-HCC final cook-off in Cape Town, South Africa on December 4.

 

Held every year since 2008, LG’s Home Chef Championship has brought together contestants from diverse cities such as Istanbul, Santiago, Bangkok, Dubai and Seoul to turn their dreams into reality. Unlike most culinary competitions which are geared towards professional chefs, the annual LG-HCC is open to only amateur food enthusiasts. As a new component to this year’s competition, LG will donate USD 5 to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for every recipe submitted and USD 1 for every recipe shared via Facebook.

 

“For the past five years, the LG Home Chef Championship has given amateur chefs a chance to shine on a global stage and experience the outstanding features and performance of LG’s cooking appliances,” said Seong-jin Jo, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Home Appliance Company. “We hope this year’s social media component to benefit WFP will get even more aspiring chefs to participate and in turn, contribute financially to a cause that we believe in very strongly here at LG.”

 

Winners of the best recipes from each participating country will receive LG Lightwave Convection Ovens and tickets to Cape Town to take part in the cook-off finals. The winner of the Cape Town finals will receive USD 10,000 worth of gift vouchers and the title of  “Grand Master Home Chef” while runners-up will receive USD 5,000 in gift vouchers and “Master Home Chef” certificates.

 

Winners will be evaluated on the following five categories:

• – Menu Presentation — aesthetics and taste;
• – Menu Recipe — how well a dish reflects local culinary traditions and use of widely available ingredients;
• – Healthy Cooking — creativity, nutritional balance and minimal food waste;
• – Work Plan — accuracy and detail of cooking instructions;
• – Compatibility with Lightwave Convection Oven — ease with which the recipe can be adapted to LG’s Lightwave Convection Oven.

 

WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Last year, WFP reached more than 97 million people in 80 countries with food assistance. LG Electronics has been a partner in WFP’s global work to eradicate hunger since 2009.

 

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LG’s Innovative Double Layered Refrigerator Increases Convenience,

Saves Electricity

 

SEOUL,Sep. 16, 2013 — LG Electronics (LG) announced that it has sold over one million Door-in-Door™ refrigerators worldwide since its introduction in 2010, a significant achievement in the home appliance industry. The company’s innovative double layered Door-in-Door™ feature enhances consumer convenience, providing quick access to frequently used items while also helping to prevent cold air from escaping the main refrigerator compartment.

“Today’s busy consumers need appliances that help to make their lives easier and more convenient,” said Seong-jin Jo, president and CEO of LG’s Home Appliance Company. “With a strong commitment to excellence and technological innovation, we will continue to bring home appliances to market that enrich people’s lives.”
LG’s Door-in-Door™ offers 65-liters of usable space, equivalent to an additional small single-door refrigerator[1]. In LG’s side-by-side refrigerator models, the Door-in-Door™ feature not only gives users easy access, but also helps reduce cold air loss by 46 percent[2], contributing to lower electricity bills. The Door-in-Door™ provides a smart organization system that gives each member of the family their own storage space. The sealed compartment also provides flexibility with easily adjustable shelving and Moving Baskets.

LG Door-in-Door™ refrigerators are available in over 50 countries all over the world. The innovative Door-in-Door™ feature can be found in LG’s top-freezer, bottom-freezer, French-door and side-by-side refrigerator models.

 Equipped with Door-in-Door™ and Inverter Linear Compressor,

LG’s New Refrigerators Lead the Industry in Innovation

 

BERLIN, Sep. 5, 2013 — At IFA 2013 in Berlin, LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its latest lineup of side-by-side and bottom-freezer refrigerators which offer consumers more energy savings and convenience than ever before.

 

LG’s side-by-side refrigerators are equipped with convenience enhancing features such as Door-in-Door™ for quick access to favorite snacks and drinks. Door-in-Door™ comes with handy customizable basket sections, enabling family members to have their very own storage compartments.The energy efficient bottom-freezer models incorporate the Total No Frost feature, which offers faster and more even cooling to keep food fresh even longer. And LG’s convenient Smart Diagnosis™ provides consumers with a quick and effective way to troubleshoot any issues with their units. These new refrigerators deliver even reliability and energy efficiency thanks to LG’s powerful Inverter Linear Compressor, which comes with a 10-year warranty.

 

“When selecting home appliances, European consumers look for a combination of performance, user convenience and energy efficiency,” said Seong-jin Jo, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Home Appliance Company. “We’re confident that our newest lineup of advanced refrigerator models will prove popular with European consumers.”

 

Door-in-Door™

LG’s highly convenient Door-in-Door™ makes it easier to reach frequently sought after food and beverage items and also helps reduce cold air loss from escaping the main refrigerator compartment. By helping to reduce temperature fluctuations that occur whenever the refrigerator door is opened, the Door-in-Door™ helps to keep food fresh longer.

 

Inverter Linear Compressor

LG’s proprietary Inverter Linear Compressor enables the refrigerators to provide industry leading energy efficiency and food freshness, reduced noise levels and durability. In comparison to a reciprocating drive system, the company’s piston-driven compressor generates less internal friction and offers more precise cooling control, which ensures lower energy consumption. The Inverter Linear Compressor comes with a 10-year parts warranty.

 

Total No Frost

LG’s newest refrigerators are also equipped with a Total No Frost feature. Most conventional internal-airflow systems disperse cool air inconsistently. LG’s advanced design guarantees even cooling throughout the refrigerator’s entire interior. Thanks to the new Multi Air Flow system, lunch meat stored on the top shelf of the fridge will stay just as cool as vegetables kept on the bottom shelf. Total No Frost cools down warm food much faster than other refrigerators and is more energy efficient than other internal-airflow systems.

 

Smart Diagnosis™

If an LG refrigerator experiences any problems, the Smart Diagnosis™ feature allows call center representatives to quickly diagnose the issue over the phone. What’s more, the Smart Diagnosis™ smartphone app allows homeowners to record and analyze signals from the refrigerator for immediate advice on repair options. An effective means of troubleshooting potential issues, Smart Diagnosis™ is the ideal solution for today’s busy customers who don’t have the time to waste on costly, inconvenient service visits.

 

Convenience-enhancing Features

LG’s bottom-freezer refrigerators come with a number of convenience-enhancing features that make consumers’ lives easier. The lattice-type box cover of the Moist Balance Crisper™ improves moisture retention, helping to boost the longevity of food items. Located in the main refrigerator compartment, the convenient Fresh 0 Zone is an ideal place to store meats and fish, as users can access these oft-used items immediately without having to freeze and thaw them. For smaller kitchens, the Zero Clearance door can be opened to a 90-degree angle even if the refrigerator is placed close to a wall. In this position all drawers can be fully extended, making access to food much easier.

And finally, the sleek, attractive Easy Open Handle makes it possible to open the refrigerator door with a minimal amount of effort. Another impressive feature is LG’s Non-Plumed Ice & Water, which adds a new level of convenience to the water and ice dispensers. Users can simply pour water into a tank, no installation or external water connection hoses are required and there are no filters to change. The Non-Plumed Ice & Water ensures that the family has access to convenient, hassle-free water and ice at all times.

Key Specifications:

Side-by-Side (Model GR D257SL)

– Door-in-Door™

– Inverter Linear Compressor

– A++ Energy Grade

– Horizontal Pocket Easy Handle

– Smart Diagnosis™

– Door Mounted Ice Maker

– LED lighting

– Pure N Fresh

Bottom-Freezer (Model GBB530NSCFE)

– Inverter Linear Compressor

– A+++ Energy Grade

– Total No Frost

– Smart Diagnosis™

– Fresh 0 zone

– Moist Balance Crisper™

– Easy Open Handle

– Zero Clearance

Side-by-Side (Model GWP545NSYZ)

– Inverter Linear Compressor

– A++ Energy Grade

– Horizontal Pocket Easy

– Smart Diagnosis™

– Non-plumbed Ice Maker

– Fresh Zone

– Moist Balance Crisper™

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LG’s 6 Motion Direct Drive Equipped Washers and Dryers

with New Eco Hybrid Technology Save Energy, Water and Time

 

 

BERLIN, Sep. 5, 2013 — LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its new range of 12kg big capacity washing machines and its new Eco-Hybrid washer-dryers and dryers at IFA 2013. The washing machines boast LG’s proprietary 6 Motion Direct Drive and TrueSteam™ technologies, ensuring powerful and hygienic washing performance. LG’s 12kg big capacity washing machines are 40 percent more energy efficient than other LG A+++ washing machines. Moreover, LG’s new washer-dryers equipped with innovative Eco-Hybrid technology offer a new Air-drying system in addition to normal drying modes. Each finely tuned setting has been optimized to achieve energy efficiency with water or time saving.

 

“LG’s highly acclaimed washing machines provide both strong and delicate performance for consumer benefits,” said Seong-jin Jo, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Home Appliance Company. “They can wash larger loads while using less energy and water, which is what consumers have been asking for. What’s more, our new Eco-Hybrid washer-dryers allow homeowners to better manage electricity and water consumption for lower utility bills and less environmental impact. There are absolutely no compromises.”

 

LG’s advanced 6 Motion Direct Drive motor uses a combination of six different motions to deliver customized washes for various types of clothes with fewer wrinkles and less damage. In addition, thanks to the Inverter Direct Drive motor, LG washers perform quietly and reliably. LG backs the durability and reliability of its Inverter Direct Drive motor with a 10-year warranty while VDE[1], Germany’s scientific and technical association, evaluated and certified that the Inverter Direct Drive had a lifespan of 22 years.

 

LG’s front–load washing machine also incorporates the unique TrueSteam™ technology, which includes the Steam Refresh function. Instead of water, steam is used to remove wrinkles and odors from clothes in just 20 minutes, leaving deep clean results. Moreover, LG’s TrueSteam™ technology helps to remove allergens, mites and even residual detergent, all of which have been linked to respiratory and skin allergies. In recognition of these features, LG’s steam washer has been certified by the British Allergy Foundation.

 

Eco-Hybrid Washer-Dryer

LG’s Eco-Hybrid washer-dryers provide users with both Air-drying and normal drying modes, whereas most washing machines only offer one or the other. Each of these convenient and efficient options delivers A-grade energy savings. Compared with LG conventional drying modes, LG’s powerful Air-drying setting can save users nearly 7,000liters of water per year.[2]

 

At 24-inch standard size, LG’s Eco-Hybrid washer-dryer boasts the world’s first 12kg washing capacity and 8kg drying capacity, effectively reducing a household’s washing frequency by approximately 91 washes per year.[3]Moreover, LG’s innovative new Dual Ball Balancer and Damping System help to maintain load balance and reduce noise created by internal vibrations.

 

Eco-Hybrid Dryer

LG’s Eco-Hybrid dryer features an Eco mode and a Speed mode, letting the owner choose between optimal energy and time savings. Using sophisticated heat pump technology, Eco mode achieves A++ energy efficiency. Speed mode also provides energy efficiency, with an A grade while taking 30 percent less time[4] to complete a cycle. An ideal solution for delicate items, LG’s Eco-Hybrid dryers can dry clothes even at low temperatures, reducing fabric damage and shrinkage.

 

These advanced dryers are also equipped with LG’s unique Auto Cleaning System, which cleans the dryer’s condenser up to seven times per cycle. Built to stand up to repeated usage, this durable system optimizes energy efficiency as well as drying performance. Moreover, any build-up of lint in the condenser over time is also reduced.