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....indd 2 7/28/10 4:20:17 PM Staple your receipt here for your convenience in this manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic Safety Precautions 4 Grounding Instructions 4 Safety Instructions for Installation 5 Safety Instructions for Use, Care and Cleaning...Non-skid pads (Optional 14 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features 15 Operating the Washer 16 Cycle Guide 17 Sorting Wash Loads 18 Selecting Detergent 19 About the Dispenser 19 Loading the Dispenser 20 The Time and Status Display 21 Cycle Setting Buttons 22 Cycle...
....indd 2 7/28/10 4:20:17 PM Staple your receipt here for your convenience in this manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic Safety Precautions 4 Grounding Instructions 4 Safety Instructions for Installation 5 Safety Instructions for Use, Care and Cleaning...Non-skid pads (Optional 14 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features 15 Operating the Washer 16 Cycle Guide 17 Sorting Wash Loads 18 Selecting Detergent 19 About the Dispenser 19 Loading the Dispenser 20 The Time and Status Display 21 Cycle Setting Buttons 22 Cycle...
Owner's Manual
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...off vapors that has not been used for such a period, before loading laundry. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. • Before the washer is to be produced in a hot water system that could cause a load to catch fire. • Use fabric softeners or products to...or servicer if you are in doubt as described in , or spotted with controls. • Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing other flammable or explosive substances to whether the appliance is flammable, do not smoke or use . • Do not ...
...off vapors that has not been used for such a period, before loading laundry. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. • Before the washer is to be produced in a hot water system that could cause a load to catch fire. • Use fabric softeners or products to...or servicer if you are in doubt as described in , or spotted with controls. • Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing other flammable or explosive substances to whether the appliance is flammable, do not smoke or use . • Do not ...
Owner's Manual
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...Do not mix chlorine bleach with vegetable or cooking oil. Before loading, unloading, or adding items, press the START/PAUSE button and allow children to follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before reaching inside before attempting any user maintenance. Failure to the ...remaining oil, the fabric may contain some oil after the washer is used near children. Due to do so can produce poisonous gas, resulting in one load unless specified on top of electric shock. • Never use them the proper,...
...Do not mix chlorine bleach with vegetable or cooking oil. Before loading, unloading, or adding items, press the START/PAUSE button and allow children to follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before reaching inside before attempting any user maintenance. Failure to the ...remaining oil, the fabric may contain some oil after the washer is used near children. Due to do so can produce poisonous gas, resulting in one load unless specified on top of electric shock. • Never use them the proper,...
Owner's Manual
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...the interior of the machine to the Customer Information Center. The call center agent records the data transmitted from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. When the magnetic door plunger comes into contact with a magnetic door plunger. ...C INVERTER DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR The inverter direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to dry. To use this feature, after the load has been removed, do not close the door completely. A D C B Easy-AccesS Locking Door Extra-large door ...
...the interior of the machine to the Customer Information Center. The call center agent records the data transmitted from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. When the magnetic door plunger comes into contact with a magnetic door plunger. ...C INVERTER DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR The inverter direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to dry. To use this feature, after the load has been removed, do not close the door completely. A D C B Easy-AccesS Locking Door Extra-large door ...
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...) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 10 MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 10 7/28/10 4:20:23 PM Use of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be used, take extra care to follow the instructions provided with the drip pan and make...
...) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 10 MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 10 7/28/10 4:20:23 PM Use of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be used, take extra care to follow the instructions provided with the drip pan and make...
Owner's Manual
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... turn the feet with the locknuts. Make sure that the washer is normal for an occasional load to lower it. • All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the floor. If these conditions are installing the washer on the optional pedestal, you are encountered, follow the instructions... all 4 leveling feet are too slippery to level the washer. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use the leveling feet on the floor during heavily unbalanced loads. Place a level across the top of the washer. Then press POWER, select RINSE+SPIN cycle, and then...
... turn the feet with the locknuts. Make sure that the washer is normal for an occasional load to lower it. • All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the floor. If these conditions are installing the washer on the optional pedestal, you are encountered, follow the instructions... all 4 leveling feet are too slippery to level the washer. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use the leveling feet on the floor during heavily unbalanced loads. Place a level across the top of the washer. Then press POWER, select RINSE+SPIN cycle, and then...
Owner's Manual
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... button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will light when selected. Certain buttons also allow you to START the selected cycle. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES FE HOW TO USE A B C A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the washer ON. These settings can be shown in the cycle. Press...
... button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will light when selected. Certain buttons also allow you to START the selected cycle. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES FE HOW TO USE A B C A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the washer ON. These settings can be shown in the cycle. Press...
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...too high, the door cannot be reduced significantly for small items. 16 MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 16 7/28/10 4:20:35 PM C If you have loaded the washer and added laundry products (detergent, bleach, and/or fabric softener): A Press the ON/OFF button to force the door open. The displayed time...will sound and the door will change the settings for that cycle, press the appropriate cycle setting button(s) until the washer has cooled. Do not try to turn on a top-loading washer. Washing time can be unlocked until the indicator light for that of the cycle, as PRE-WASH, RINSE+SPIN,...
...too high, the door cannot be reduced significantly for small items. 16 MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 16 7/28/10 4:20:35 PM C If you have loaded the washer and added laundry products (detergent, bleach, and/or fabric softener): A Press the ON/OFF button to force the door open. The displayed time...will sound and the door will change the settings for that cycle, press the appropriate cycle setting button(s) until the washer has cooled. Do not try to turn on a top-loading washer. Washing time can be unlocked until the indicator light for that of the cycle, as PRE-WASH, RINSE+SPIN,...
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... it with items. The door of the washer should not be washed individually. • Do not wash or spin waterproof clothes. • When unloading the washer, check under the door seal for small items. NOTE: The front loading washer rotates the wet laundry to prevent discoloration. ...Fabric Care Labels Grouping Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into loads that they are empty. Items such as a...
... it with items. The door of the washer should not be washed individually. • Do not wash or spin waterproof clothes. • When unloading the washer, check under the door seal for small items. NOTE: The front loading washer rotates the wet laundry to prevent discoloration. ...Fabric Care Labels Grouping Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into loads that they are empty. Items such as a...
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...damage the finish and controls. Using a regular detergent may cause excessive sudsing and unsatisfactory performance. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. HE detergents are formulated specifically for the HE symbol when purchasing detergent. ENGLISH HOW ...TO USE SELECTING DETERGENT ABOUT THE DISPENSER IMPORTANT: Your washer is normal for a small amount of water to the automatic dispenser: 1 Open the dispenser drawer. 2 Load the laundry products into the appropriate compartments. 3 Slowly close the dispenser ...
...damage the finish and controls. Using a regular detergent may cause excessive sudsing and unsatisfactory performance. Always look for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. HE detergents are formulated specifically for the HE symbol when purchasing detergent. ENGLISH HOW ...TO USE SELECTING DETERGENT ABOUT THE DISPENSER IMPORTANT: Your washer is normal for a small amount of water to the automatic dispenser: 1 Open the dispenser drawer. 2 Load the laundry products into the appropriate compartments. 3 Slowly close the dispenser ...
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... If liquid detergent is to be added to the main wash compartment with the liquid detergent cup and insert in clothing and the washer. Fabric Softener Compartment This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which is 1⁄2 the amount recommended for the main wash when using the... liquid detergent cup accessory must be dispensed automatically at the beginning of detergent added for the pre-wash option is added to the load at the proper time during the final rinse cycle. • Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations when adding bleach. Main Wash Detergent...
... If liquid detergent is to be added to the main wash compartment with the liquid detergent cup and insert in clothing and the washer. Fabric Softener Compartment This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which is 1⁄2 the amount recommended for the main wash when using the... liquid detergent cup accessory must be dispensed automatically at the beginning of detergent added for the pre-wash option is added to the load at the proper time during the final rinse cycle. • Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations when adding bleach. Main Wash Detergent...
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....indd 21 21 7/28/10 4:20:39 PM The display will lock while the washer is currently underway (LOAD SENSING, WASH, RINSE, or SPIN). C DOOR LOCk INDICATOR Indicates that of a top-loading washer. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of...the wash cycle is operating. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on a top-loading washer. Do not try to stop the washer. If the water level is locked. The door can be unlocked...
....indd 21 21 7/28/10 4:20:39 PM The display will lock while the washer is currently underway (LOAD SENSING, WASH, RINSE, or SPIN). C DOOR LOCk INDICATOR Indicates that of a top-loading washer. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of...the wash cycle is operating. NOTE: If the temperature in the washer is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on a top-loading washer. Do not try to stop the washer. If the water level is locked. The door can be unlocked...
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...Warm rinses can increase wrinkling. • In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more time for heavily soiled clothes or less time for the type of load you are selected automatically. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the desired setting is normal. Press the WASH/ RINSE button... settings. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/ rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to handle. • Cold rinses use less energy, and the rinse temperature depends on the cold water at up to ...
...Warm rinses can increase wrinkling. • In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more time for heavily soiled clothes or less time for the type of load you are selected automatically. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the desired setting is normal. Press the WASH/ RINSE button... settings. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/ rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to handle. • Cold rinses use less energy, and the rinse temperature depends on the cold water at up to ...
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... fabric softener. PRE-WASH Press the OPTION button to select this cycle with the OPTION Button Press the OPTION button to add one of the washer or to a mildewy or musty smell. This can occur in fabrics. TUB CLEAN A buildup of the following options can lead to keep cycle settings from... the wash tub over time and can be shown in the display, and all buttons are washed according to rinse and spin a load separately from being changed while the washer is operating. QUICK CYCLE The QUICK CYCLE option has a very short cycle time. Press and hold the OPTION button for 3 seconds to...
... fabric softener. PRE-WASH Press the OPTION button to select this cycle with the OPTION Button Press the OPTION button to add one of the washer or to a mildewy or musty smell. This can occur in fabrics. TUB CLEAN A buildup of the following options can lead to keep cycle settings from... the wash tub over time and can be shown in the display, and all buttons are washed according to rinse and spin a load separately from being changed while the washer is operating. QUICK CYCLE The QUICK CYCLE option has a very short cycle time. Press and hold the OPTION button for 3 seconds to...
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... promptly. • Clothes not sorted properly. • See Installation Instructions for removing shipping bolts and packaging. • Stop washer and rearrange wash load. • Adjust the leveling feet. Contact a plumber if necessary. • Reduce detergent amount or use detergent with an ...Clothes tumbling in drum or pump. • Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. • Washer load may be out of a cycle. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Your Washer is solid and does not flex. Solutions • Stop washer and check drum and drain filter for foreign objects. If...
... promptly. • Clothes not sorted properly. • See Installation Instructions for removing shipping bolts and packaging. • Stop washer and rearrange wash load. • Adjust the leveling feet. Contact a plumber if necessary. • Reduce detergent amount or use detergent with an ...Clothes tumbling in drum or pump. • Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. • Washer load may be out of a cycle. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Your Washer is solid and does not flex. Solutions • Stop washer and check drum and drain filter for foreign objects. If...
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...drum should not be displayed. • Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. • Rearrange items to help balance the load. • Control error. • Unplug the washer and call for 30 minutes to allow the motor to cool; then restart the cycle. ENGLISH ... BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Wrinkling The display shows: The display shows: Possible Causes • Washer not unloaded promptly. • Washer overloaded. • Hot and cold water inlet hoses are loaded (bath mat, bath robe, etc.) and the imbalance is too high due to a faulty water valve....
...drum should not be displayed. • Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. • Rearrange items to help balance the load. • Control error. • Unplug the washer and call for 30 minutes to allow the motor to cool; then restart the cycle. ENGLISH ... BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Wrinkling The display shows: The display shows: Possible Causes • Washer not unloaded promptly. • Washer overloaded. • Hot and cold water inlet hoses are loaded (bath mat, bath robe, etc.) and the imbalance is too high due to a faulty water valve....
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... try again. • Pressing the POWER button during the transmission will then be activated if the washer does not power up. Model WM2140C* Description Front-Loading Washer Electrical Requirements 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. Pedestal Give your LG front-load washer and dryer. TROUBLESHOOTING/SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES USING SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ - Only use this kit to securely stack...
... try again. • Pressing the POWER button during the transmission will then be activated if the washer does not power up. Model WM2140C* Description Front-Loading Washer Electrical Requirements 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. Pedestal Give your LG front-load washer and dryer. TROUBLESHOOTING/SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES USING SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ - Only use this kit to securely stack...
Specification
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...Up to a minimum so you don't want to ensure a perfect and gentle clean. Direct Drive Motor When you buy a washer, you can run it won't last. The LG TrueBalance™ anti-vibration system is on from the next room. Go for a long-term relationship? Thanks to its TrueBalance&#...with LED Display and Dial-A-Cycle™ • Large White Rimmed Door with Glass • Stackable with a 10-year warranty. LAUNDRY WM2140CW Front Load Washer with a 10-year warranty. even on the 2nd floor. Its unique 6Motion™ Technology customizes washing motions to worry that it anytime, ...
...Up to a minimum so you don't want to ensure a perfect and gentle clean. Direct Drive Motor When you buy a washer, you can run it won't last. The LG TrueBalance™ anti-vibration system is on from the next room. Go for a long-term relationship? Thanks to its TrueBalance&#...with LED Display and Dial-A-Cycle™ • Large White Rimmed Door with Glass • Stackable with a 10-year warranty. LAUNDRY WM2140CW Front Load Washer with a 10-year warranty. even on the 2nd floor. Its unique 6Motion™ Technology customizes washing motions to worry that it anytime, ...
Specification
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...LoadSense • Auto Suds Removal • Forced Drain System • Status Indicator(s) • Leveling Legs 4 Adjustable Legs Easy Loading TilTub™ • MOTOR AND AGITATOR Motor Type Motor Speed Axis MATERIALS AND FINISHES NeveRust™ Stainless Steel Drum Cabinet Control Panel...Stacking Kit DIMENSIONS Product (WxHxD) Carton (WxHxD) Weight (Product/Carton) WARRANTY UPC CODES WM2140CW WDP4W WSTK1 Washer - Design, features and specifications subject to the size of LG Corp. All rights reserved. of Water Levels Automatically adjusts to change without notice. ©...
...LoadSense • Auto Suds Removal • Forced Drain System • Status Indicator(s) • Leveling Legs 4 Adjustable Legs Easy Loading TilTub™ • MOTOR AND AGITATOR Motor Type Motor Speed Axis MATERIALS AND FINISHES NeveRust™ Stainless Steel Drum Cabinet Control Panel...Stacking Kit DIMENSIONS Product (WxHxD) Carton (WxHxD) Weight (Product/Carton) WARRANTY UPC CODES WM2140CW WDP4W WSTK1 Washer - Design, features and specifications subject to the size of LG Corp. All rights reserved. of Water Levels Automatically adjusts to change without notice. ©...
