What Add (Add Water - Steam Models) Means
"Add Water" is a notification, not a fault, on LG dryer models with a steam function - it means the steam feeder needs to be filled with water up to its MAX line before a steam cycle can run, per LG's dryer Help Library article, which also warns against using distilled water in the steam feeder drawer.
Common Causes of Add (Add Water - Steam Models)
- Steam feeder empty or below the required water level for a steam cycle
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Press PAUSE if a cycle is already running, fill the steam feeder with regular tap water (not distilled) up to the MAX fill line, then power the unit off and back on, select the STEAM cycle, and press START/PAUSE to continue.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- There's no hardware fault here - keep the steam feeder topped up with tap water before starting a steam cycle, and it won't recur; using distilled water specifically is something LG advises against for this feeder, unlike some other water-fed appliance features.
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