Start button doesn't work on King Size Washer

The method we use on our LG WF 8071TTP top-loader:

Load stuff to be soaked.
Add soap.
Set load size and water inlets.
Start wash cycle.
Wait until water is full, and begins washing.
Press Start/Pause button.
Press Auto Stop button to switch machine off.

Next morning:
Press Auto Stop button to switch machine on.
Press Start/Pause button.
The fuzzy logic (if machine has this) will register that machine is full, and washing will continue.

disconnect washer from dryer and unplug washer for a few seconds. plug it back in and you should get the congrats screen,don't hit the ok button hit start/stop button and power button at the same time. it should bring you back to your home screen.

Hi Fred, try this and see if it works: To recall an error code,
• Wake the machine by pressing any button

• Wait 5 seconds

• Press and hold the Start and Pause Cancel buttons simultaneously

• All LEDs will go blank and after a few seconds the control will signal the stored code using audible beeps and blinking LEDs. The control will repeatedly signal the code, as long as the Start and Pause Cancel buttons are pressed. A two-second pause between repeats affords you the ability to make accurate counts to identify the correct error codes.
Once you have your code information, you have the option to reach out to the manufacturer to determine what the issue may be, or feel free to reconnect with me and I will attempt to assist you with the best of my ability. Thanks again for your inquiry!

Sounds like a control board that's defective

From what you have described I would have a professional diagnose the unit's timer and main control board for possible replacement of those parts.

What brand washer is it? They have to know. I have a GE King size top load and Richard Ross, a GE expert said I needed a new Control Board. My husband installed it and now it starts, stops and pauses when I want it to. It was around $130 for the part. Make sure you know your brand and model number.

try unplugging- let sit for an hour- and plug back in

Turn off the machine then unplug it for at least 5 minutes and plug it back. Turn on the washer then press any button and wait for 5 seconds. Press and hold the START/PAUSE and CANCEL buttons simultaneously and the most recent error code will appear on the display as an "E" followed by two numbers, a number and a letter or two letters. The control will beep and the Door Lock, Wash, Rinse, and Final Spin indicator lights will flash. Post back the error code to determine the problem and necessary actions to be undertaken in order to address it.

Close the washer and press the START/PAUSE/Cancel button to remove error displayed and restart the cycle. If it doesn't work, it means that the valve at the water entry needs to be replaced..

Hope this helps..

Washers - Resetting Electronic Controls on a Washer

If there is a pause in the washer cycle, the controls will lock up. The pause can occur because of a power failure or it was put in the test mode at the factory.

Also, if the washer was stopped before the cycle was complete or the consumer has pushed the stop/pause button to temporarily stop the cycle and the cycle is not reset. Over a period of 24 hours, the washer will pump out and spin, but will stay in the final spin.

To correct the situation, shut off the circuit breaker for 30 seconds or unplug the washer, then turn the timer knob around and back to any position other than final spin. Verify the water is turned on and restore power. This should resolve the issue.