LG WD3632HW User's Manual
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1. If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer 1 Turn off water supply tap Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet Add 1 gallon 3 8 2 nontoxic recreational vehicle RV antifreeze to empty wash drum Close door oa FF GW N Set spin cycle and let washer spin for 1 minute to drain out all the water Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled 6 Unplug electrical power cord dry drum interior and close door 7 Remove the two compartment container from the Dispenser Drain any water in compartments and dry the compartments 8 Store washer in an upright position 9 To remove antifreeze from washer after storage run empty washer through a complete cycle using detergent Do not add laundry 19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE fRThis washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and diagnose problems at an early stage and react appropriately When the machine does not function properly or does not function at all check the following points before you call the Service Department Rattling and clanking noise Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump Thumping sound e Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound This is normal e Have all the transi2. Owner s Manual Washing Machine WD3632HW WD3632HS Please read this manual carefully It provides instructions on safe installation use and maintenance Retain it for future reference Record the model and serial numbers of your machine and report this information to your dealer if your machine requires service PRO DUCT FEATURES i Direct Drive System The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without belt and pulley i Tilted Drum and Extra Large Door Opening Tilted drum and extra large opening make it possible to load and unload clothing more easily i Water Circulation Spray detergent solution and water onto the load over and over Clothes are soaked more quickly and thoroughly during wash cycle The detergent suds can be removed more easily by the water shower during rinse cycle The water circulation system uses both water and detergent more efficiently i Roller ets Washing ball enhances the wash performance and reduces damage to the clothing The jets spray and help tumble clothes to enhance washing performance while maintaining fabric care i Built in Heater Internal heater automatically heats the water to the best temperature on selected cycles i Child Lock soil _ _ TIME The Child lock prevents children from pressing any button to change the settings during operation CONTENTS important Saiety IMION MON ecscess cxteceinow es tasiteecadseapachoauannacetieebioad a aa a iei aE in
3. cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel e ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer e Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire e Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product hiding inside SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance e Do not use an adapter or otherwise defeat the grounding plug e If you don t have the proper outlet consult an electrician WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it does not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician SPECIFICATIONS Control
4. AND WASH 3 QUICK DELAY r i SoL TME CUSTOM A CYCLE WASH _ LEVEL PROGRAM SPEED WASH an PRESS amp HOLD 3 SEC DRAIN SPIN 1 Cycles 2 Custom Program e Rotate the Cycle selector knob to select cycle e Custom Program allows you to store a customized designed for different types of fabric and soil wash cycle for future use levels e To make a Custom Program e Each cycle has a preset Water Temperature Spin J i i Select a cycle Speed Soil Level and Option 2 Select the other desired See the page 13 Wash Rinse Temp Spin Speed Soil Level e The preset settings can be changed anytime 3 Select the desired Options before Start 4 Press and hold Custom Program button 3 seconds 2 beep sounds 5 Press Start Pause The Custom program is now stored for future use To reuse the program select Custom Program and press Start Pause 14 HOW TO USE THE WASHER 3 Time Dry e TIME DRY can be used when you want to only dry without any other programs such as wash spin etc e Select any of the programs SANITARY COTTON TOWELS NORMAL PERM PRESS SPEED WASH in Wash Dry and then TIME DRY by pressing the button e By pressing the TIME DRY button the drying time can be selected and changed e Your dryer can handle a load of up to 11 Ibs 5 kg dry weight of articles 4 Completion of Drying e When drying cycle is completed od COOL DOWN is displayed on the Multi display e The COOL DOWN is s
5. Panel Shipping Bolts Power Plug e f the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its authorized service technician in order to avoid a hazard Dispenser g Drain Hose Door Back of Washer Drum Air Vent for Safety Lower Cover Cap Cold Water Inlet Drain Pump Filter Hot Water Inlet Drain Plug Adjustable Feet i Name Front loading Washing Machine i Power supply 120V 60Hz i Size 68 6cm W X 75 0cm D X 108 6cm H 126 5cm D door open 27 W X 29 5 D X 42 3 4 H 49 4 5 D door open i Weight 198lbs 90 kg i Wash capacity 3 22 cu ft IEC 3 72 cu ft i Dry capacity 3 22 cu ft IEC 3 72 cu ft Max 11lbs 5kg i ZSpin speed No Spin 400 600 800 1000 1200 rom i Permissible water pressure 4 5 145 PSI 30 1000 kPa fRSpecifications subject to change by manufacturer z Accessories i Tie strap Hot Cold 1 each Wrench to secure drain hose to standpipe Hose inlet hose or laundry tub INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install or store unit where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outside weather conditions Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a carpeted floor In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay
6. Territories WARRANTY PERIOD HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED Labor 1 Year from the Date of Purchase Call 1 877 714 7486 and choose the appropriate prompt Please have product type Washing Machine model number serial All Parts 1 Year from the Date of Purchase number and ZIP code ready Drum Tub Motor 5 Years from the Date of The warranted 1 year of labor covers the cost of In Home Service Purchase on all parts including the Drum Tub and Motor THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO 1 Service trips to your home to deliver pick up and or install the product instruct or replace house fuses or correct wiring or correction of unauthorized repairs and 2 Damages or operating problems that result from misuse abuse operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precaution
7. Wash Rinse and Spin Speed button simultaneously e The Beep On Off function can be set at any time and it is automatically canceled when power failure occur Also the Beep On Off function works when power Is off MAIN TENANCE Before cleaning the washer interior unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards When disposing of the appliance cut off the power cable destroy the plug and disable the door lock to prevent young children from being trapped inside i The water inlet filter e 1 error message will blink on the control panel when water does not enter the dispenser e If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit the water inlet filter may become clogged We recommend cleaning it every few months 1 Turn off the 2 Unscrew water tap the water inlet hose 3 Clean the 4 Tighten up filter using the inlet a hard hose bristle brush amp The drain pump filter e The drain filter collects threads and small objects left in the laundry Check regularly that the filter is clean to ensure smooth running of your machine A CAUTION First drain using the drain hose and then open the pump filter to remove objects Be careful when draining if the water is hot e Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain pump filter 1 Open the lower cover cap 2 Unplug the drain plug Q 3 Remove out any foreign objects Turn the drain plug to pull allowing the water
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9. drain filter is clogged Clean the drain filter e Load is too small Add 1 or 2 similar items to help e Load is out of balance balance the load e The appliance has an Rearrange load to allow proper imbalance detection and spinning correction system If individual heavy articles are loaded bath mat bath robe etc this system may stop spinning or even the spin cycle altogether if the imbalance is too great even after several spin starts e Is the door opened or not Close the door completely completely closed fRIf dE is not released call for service fT Unplug the power plug and call for service e The water overfills due to the Close the water tap faulty water valve Unplug the power plug Call for service e The water level sensor malfunction e Overload in motor e Overload in motor e The washer experienced a Restart the cycle power failure e Check water supply Turn the tap on fRIf JHE is not released unplug power plug and call service LG WASHING MACHINE UMITED WARRANTY USA LG Electronics Inc will repair or at its option replace without charge your product if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period set forth below effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product This limited warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States including Alaska Hawaii and U S
10. e behind the washer i Minimum installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed Additional spacing should be considered for installation and servicing e Additional clearances might be required for wall door and floor moldings 1 gt e 27 gt e 1 2 5cm 68 6 cm 2 5cm e Additional spacing of 1 in 2 5 cm on all sides of Front view the washer is recommended to reduce noise transfer For closet installation with a door minimum i Level floor oo ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the Allowable slope under entire washer is 1 door are required Louvered doors with equivalent ar Power outlet ventilation openings are acceptable Must be within 60 in 1 5m of either side of the l washer Do not overload the outlet with more Companion appliance spacing should also be l than one appliance considered INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS i amp Electrical connection e Do not use an extension cord or double adapter e If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its authorized service technician in order to avoid a hazard e Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after use e Connect the machine to a grounded socket in accordance with current wiring regulations e The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible Connecting water supply hose e Water s
11. e washing e Follow the fabric care label and chart below for best results Wash Water Temp Suggested Garment Extra Hot Kitchen towels sheets 167 F 75 C and baby garments Hot Whites and Heavy soiled color fast items 122 F 50 C Warm 104 F 40 C Cold Brightly colored items Most loads 77 F 25 C washable woolens e Warm rinses leave the loads dryer than cold rinses Warm rinses increase wrinkling e In cold climates a warm rinse makes the load more comfortable to handle e Cold rinses save energy e Warm rinses are regulated at approximately 86 F 30 C e For the Tap Cold Cold setting both wash and rise temperatures depend on the cold water at your faucet 6 Spin speed e To change the spin speed select the Spin Speed button until the desired setting is on 7 Soil Level e To change the soil level select the Soil Level button until the desired setting is on 15 HOW TO USE THE WASHER 1 Prewash e Use this option for loads that need pretreatment Adds 16 minutes prewash and drain When using Prewash option do not use liquid detergent in the Main Wash Compartment Use powdered for the main wash 2 Stain cycle e Adds time to the wash and rinse for better stain removal e Automatically provides a rinse 3 Quick Cycle e The Quick cycle offers a quick cycle time e Suggested uses include freshening newly purchased clothes or clothing that has been pac
12. ed to the main wash compartment along with the same type of detergent liquid or powdered NOTE If you are using the Prewash option with Main wash powdered detergent must be used in the main wash compartment since liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added 12 3 Liquid Bleach Compartment e Add measured liquid chlorine bleach to this compartment The bleach will be automatically dispensed at the proper time during the wash cycle e Do not exceed the maximum fill line Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes e Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum Fabric damage can occur e Do not use powdered bleach in this compartment 4 Fabric Softener Compartment e Add recommended amount of fabric softener to this compartment e Dilute concentrated softeners with warm water to the fill line e Do not exceed the maximum fill line Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could result in stained clothes e Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load e The fabric softener will be automatically dispensed during the last rinse cycle CYCLES Cotton Towels amp Select cycles designed for different types of fabric and soil levels Course Fabric type Wash Rinse Spin speed Soil Time Quick Stain Rinse Temp Level Dry Cycle Cycle Spin shee
13. er lid About detergent Low lathering detergent is recommended for this washer Use the manufacturer s recommended amount If low lathering detergent is not available a reduced amount of regular detergent may be used Because reducing the amount of detergent may reduce cleaning it is important to pretreat stains sort carefully by color and soil level and avoid overloading Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness size and soil level of the load For best results avoid using too much detergent NOTE Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added Liquid Chlorine 1 Prewash Detergent Compartment Bleach Compartment e Add detergent to this compartment when using Liquid Fabric the Prewash option Liquid or powdered Softener detergent may be used in this compartment The Compartment detergent will automatically be dispensed during Prewash if the Prewash option is selected Prewash Compartment e Add 1 2 the recommended amount of detergent l to the Prewash compartment and the Main Wash recommended amount of detergent to the main Compartment wash compartment 11 USING THE DISPEN SER 2 Main Wash Detergent Compartment e Add measured detergent to this compartment for Main wash Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the cycle Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used e Liquid or powdered color safe bleach may be add
14. etting automatically when a drying cycle is complete e When you are not remove a load of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops wrinkles can form e The COOL DOWN operating periodically tumbles rearranges and fluffs the load to avoid wrinkles without heat for up to 4 hours e The o message will continue to display until the clothes are removed or the Start Pause button is pressed Woolen Articles Do not tumble dry woolen articles Pull them to their original shape and dry them flat Woven and Loopknit Materials Some woven and loopknit materials may shrinks by varying amounts depending on their quality Always stretch them out immediately after drying Permanent Press and Synthetics Do not overload your dryer Take out permanent press articles as soon as the dryer stops to reduce wrinkles Fiber or Leather Materials Always check the manufacture s instructions Baby clothes and Night Gowns Always check the manufacture s instructions Rubber and Plastics Do not dry any items Made from or containing rubber or plastics such as a aprons bibs chair covers b curtains and table cloths c bathmats Fiber glass Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Glass particles left in the dryer could be picked up by your clothes the next time you use the dryer and irri tate your skin 5 Wash Rinse Temperature e Select a water temperature based on the type of load you ar
15. it into operation INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS i amp lnstallation of drain hose about 40 C S ZirS J about 41 e This washer has a siphon break e Place the end of the drain hose in the hole of the floor drain system Laundry tub about 41 e The drain hose should not be placed higher than e When installing the drain hose at a sink secure it 96 in from the bottom of the washer so it cannot break away and cause flooding and damage e Properly securing the drain hose will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage e Properly securing the drain hose will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as in RV s aircraft etc Turn off the valve if the machine is to be left for any length of time e g holiday especially if there is no floor drain gully in the immediate vicinity When disposing of the appliance cut off the power cable and destroy the plug Disable the door lock to prevent young children being trapped inside Packaging material e g Films Styrofoam can be dangerous for children There is a risk of suffocation Keep all packaging from children INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS i Level adjustment Adjustable feet e Leveling the washing machine properly prevents excessive noise and vibration Instal
16. ked away 4 Extra Rinse e This option provides an additional rinse e Use this option to ensure the removal of detergent or bleach residue from garments 5 Rinse Spin e Use this option to rinse and then spin 6 Delay Wash e Allows the start of any cycle to be delayed for 1 19 12 9 hours e Choose the wash cycle for your load and then press the Delay Wash button once for one hour or press the button again to increase the delay wash time up to 19 12 9 hours in one hour increments 16 CHILD LOCK SOIL _ _ TIME LEVEL ca DRY e Use this option to prevent unwanted use of the washer Press and hold Soil Level and TIME DRY button for 3 seconds to lock unlock control e When Child lock is set blinks and all buttons are disabled but Power button You can thereby lock the washer while it is operating DOOR LOCKED e Lights whenever the door of the washer is locked e The door can be unlocked by pressing the Start Pause button to stop the washer STATUS INDICATOR e These lights show elapsed time of the cycle the washer is operating EST TIME REMAINING e This display shows a the estimated time remaining in the cycle when operating b the error code when an error has been detected START PAUSE e Use this button to start stop the washer e Use this button to turn the Power On Off BEEP ON OFF e The Beep On Off function can be set by pressing and holding the
17. l the appliance on a solid and level floor surface preferably in a corner of the room e If the floor is uneven adjust the adjustable feet as required Do not insert pieces of wood etc under the feet e Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting on the floor and then check that the appliance is perfectly level Use a leveling tool f RDiagonal Check When pushing down the edges of the washing machine top plate diagonally the machine should not move up and down at all Please check both directions If machine rocks when pushing the machine top plate diagonally adjust the feet again PREPARATION BEFORE WASHING A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance 1 Fabric Care Labels Look for a care label on your clothes This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed 2 Sorting To get the best results sort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle Different fabrics need to be washed in different ways Always sort dark colors from pale colors and whites Wash separately as dye and lint transfer can occur causing discoloration of white clothing If possible do not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled ones Soil Heavy Normal Light Separate clothes according to amount of soil Color White Lights Darks Separate white fabrics from colo
18. particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in clean condition at all times Any damage which may be cause by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee Shipping bolts The appliance is fitted with shipping bolts to prevent internal damage during transport Removing shipping bolts 1 To prevent internal damage during transport 3 Take out the 4 bolts and braces by twisting the special 4 bolts are locked Before operating the braces slightly Keep the 4 bolts braces the washer remove the bolts and braces and the wrench for future use e If they are not removed it may cause heavy e Whenever the appliance is transported the vibration noise and malfunction shipping bolts and braces must be replaced 2 Unscrew the 4 bolts with the wrench supplied 4 Close the holes with the caps supplied INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS i amp lnstallation clearances The location must be large enough to fully open the washer door Washer dimensions t 7 6 a A 48 q p 310 cm we 5 7 8 E 8 0 2 155 om aN 3 N 7 6 cm __ 14 Kt 29 172 4 29 12 2 5cm 75 0cm 10cm 75 0 cm i 27 Closet door with vents Side view 68 6 o m e Most installations require a minimum 4 in 10 cm clearanc
19. places where it cannot be seen and it is not easily removed from the drum Over time the build up of scale clogs appliances and if it is not kept in check these will eventually have to be replaced e Although the washing drum is made of Stainless steel specks of rust can be caused by small metal articles paper clips safety pins etc which have been left in the drum e The washing drum should be cleaned from time to time e If you use descaling agents dyes or bleaches make sure they are suitable for washing machine use e Descaler could contain components that can damage part of your washing machine e Remove the spots with a stainless steel cleaning agent e Never use steel wool 18 MAIN TENANCE amp Cleaning your washer 1 Exterior Proper care of your washer can extend its life The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a neutral non abrasive household detergent Immediately wipe off any spills Wipe with a damp cloth Try not to damage the surface with sharp objects fRIMPORTANT Do not use methylated spirit solvents or similar products 2 Interior Dry around the washer door opening flexible gasket and door glass These areas should always be clean to ensure a water tight seal Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water Repeat process if necessary NOTE Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as safe for washing machines amp Winterizing instructions
20. rd may not be plugged in or connection may be loose e House fuse is blown circuit breaker tripped or a power outage has occurred e Water supply tap is not turned on e Check that the door is firmly shut e The washing time may vary by the amount of laundry water pressure water temperature and other using conditions e Does not dry Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Do not increase fuse capacity If problem is a circuit overload have it corrected by a qualified electrician Turn on water supply tap Close the door and press the Start Pause button After pressing the Start Pause button it may take a few moments before the clothes washer begins to spin The door must lock before spin can be achieved If the imbalance is detected or if the suds removing program operates the wash time shall be increased Do not over load Check that the washer is draining properly to extract adequate water from the load Clothes load is too small to tumble properly Add a few towels 21 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 22 Problem e Water supply is not adequate Check another tap in the house in area e Water supply taps are not Fully open tap completely open e Water inlet hose is bent Straighten hose e The filter of the inlet hose Check the filter of the inlet hose clogged e Drain hose is bent Clean and straighten the drain hose or clogged e The
21. red fabrics Lint Lint Producers Collectors Wash lint producers and lint collectors separately 3 Check before loading Combine large and small items in a load Load large items first Large items should not be more than half the total wash load Do not wash single items This may cause an out of balance load Add one or two similar items e Check all the pockets to make sure that they are empty Things such as clip matches pens coins and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes e Close zippers hooks and strings to make sure that these items do not snag on other clothes e Pretreat dirt and stains by brushing a little detergent dissolved in water onto stains like collars and cuffs to help lift dirt 10 USING THE DISPEN SER The automatic dispenser consists of four compartments which hold 1 liquid chlorine bleach 2 liquid fabric softener 3 liquid or powdered detergent for prewash and 4 liquid or powdered detergent and color safe bleach for main wash All laundry products can be added at once in their respective dispenser compartments They will be dispensed at the appropriate time for most effective cleaning After loading the laundry additives into the dispenser close the dispenser lid Add detergent bleach and fabric softener to the automatic dispenser following these steps 1 Open the dispenser lid 2 Load the laundry products into the appropriate compartments 3 Close the dispens
22. s in the Operating Guide accident vermin fire flood improper installation acts of God unauthorized modification or alteration incorrect electrical current or voltage or commercial use or use for other than intended purpose 3 Therefore the cost of repair or replacement of such a defective product shall be borne by the consumer CUSTOMER INTER ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase A To Prove Warranty Coverage copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service Is provided To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service Center or Sales Call 1 877 714 7486 Monday Friday 7AM 8 PM CT Dealer or to Obtain Product Customer or Service and Saturday 8AM 5PM CT and choose the Assistance appropriate prompt from the menu and have your product type Washing Machine model number serial number and ZIP Code or visit our website at http www lgservice com 23 P No 3828ER3015P
23. s that could ignite or explode e Do not add gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode e Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the washing machine turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas As the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this time e Do not allow children to play on or in the washer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children e Before the washer is removed from service or discarded remove the door to prevent children from Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather e Do not tamper with controls e Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out e See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements e Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber like materials e Interior of washer and condensing duct should be
24. t bolts and packing been removed e Wash load may be unevenly distributed in the drum e Are all the feet resting firmly on the ground Vibrating noise Fill hose connection is loose at tap or washer Water leaks e House drain pipes are clogged Excessive lathering e Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly e Water supply is not adequate in area e Water supply tap is not completely open e Water inlet hose is bent e The filter of the inlet hose clogged Water in the washer does not drain or drains slowly e Drain hose is bent or clogged e The drain filter is clogged 20 Stop washer and check drum and drain filter If noise continues after washer is restarted call for service If sound continues washer is probably out of balance Stop and redistribute wash load See Installation Instructions for removing shipping bolts Stop washer and rearrange wash load Adjust the leveling feet Check and tighten hose connections Unclog drain pipe Contact plumber if necessary Reduce detergent amounts or use low sudsing detergent Check another tap in the house Fully open tap Straighten hose Check the filter of the inlet hose Clean and straighten the drain hose Clean the drain filter TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Washer does not start Washer wont spin Wash cycle time delayed Dry problem e Electrical power co
25. to flow out from the pump filter After out the hose At this time use a vessel to cleaning turn the pump filter prevent water from flowing clockwise and insert the drain onto the floor When water does plug to the original place not flow any more turn the Close the lower cover cap b pump filter open to the left 17 MAIN TENANCE amp Cleaning the Dispenser e The dispenser may need to be cleaned periodically due to laundry additive build up Lift the two compartment Remove the caps container tilt slightly covering the siphon tube Open the dispenser lid leftward and remove from for the bleach and the main dispenser softener e Once the two compartment container is removed from the main dispenser take it to a sink Run warm water and a soft brush or cloth over the two parts to remove any excess laundry additives e Clean the main dispenser area using water and a soft cloth Once the main dispenser is clean follow the illustrations in reverse order to replace the two compartment container to its original location NOTE Do not use any cleaning substance on the main dispenser but water It is possible for cleaning substances to drain into the tub If this should happen set the washer for a rinse and spin cycle to remove any cleaning substance from the washer before doing a load of laundry The washing drum e If you live in a hard water area limescale can continuously builds up in
26. ts Tap Cold Cold Cold Cold Hot Cold Extra high Light Tap Cold Cold No spin Normal Speed Lightly soiled Cold Cold Gentle Heavy Wash clothing Warm Cold a Warm Warm High EERE Extra Hot Cold Extra high Warm Cold Mixed loads Warm Warm Extra high Heavy Normal work clothes Hot Cold No spin Light jeans shirts Tap Cold Cold Cold Cold Extra high 13 et aa nea Sanita i 2 clothes diapers em etc Warm Cold Extra high Cotton linen Warm Warm Heavy towels shirts Hot Cold Light Dress shirts Warm Cold Perm pants wrinkle free Warm Warm Heavy Press Clothing poly Hot Cold Light cotton blend Tap Cold Cold clothing table cloths Cold Cold Dress shirts Cold Cold Delicates blouses nylons Warm Cold Medium Heavy sheer or Warm Warm No spin Light lacy garment Tap Cold Cold Gentle Woolens silk Cold Cold Wool identified as Warm Cold Low Light Silk machine Warm Warm Medium washable Tap Cold Cold No spin Cold Cod Hand Items labeled Tap Cold Cold Low Light Wash hand washable Warm Warm Medium Warm Cold No spin Drain Spin No spin only Gentle Low Medium HOW TO USE THE WASHER WASH r RINSE SPIN DRY gt EST TIME REMAINING SUOR COTTON TOWELS LOCKED SANITARY OPTION O PRE EXTRA WASH J RINSE J Q l STAIN RINSE CYCLE SPIN H
27. upply pressure must be between 4 5 145 PSI 30 1000 kPa e Dont strip or crossthread when connecting Inlet hose to the valve Cold Hot e If the water supply pressure is more than 1000 kPa a pressure reducer device should be installed e Two Sealing washers are supplied with the water inlet hoses to prevent water leaks e Check water tightness of washing machine connections by turning the tap completely on e Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if necessary e Make sure that there is no bent in the hose and that it is not crushed e The Inlet hose which has red connector is for the hot water tap Seali P Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed properly to your washer s water inlet NOTE Washing Machine is to be connected to the water mains using new hoses Old hoses should not be used Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out qualified personnel Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local service center Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur Frozen hoses may burst under pressure The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below the freezing point If the appliance is delivered in the winter months and temperatures are below freezing Store the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting
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