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LAUNDRY WM2301HW/HR Front Load Washers Performance • 4.2 cu.ft. Ultra Capacity with Matching Dryer • Optional Matching Drawer Pedestal Technology Benefits • LG Anti-Vibration System • LoDecibel™ Quiet Operation • Highly Energy and Water Efficient LG offers the most designer colors and highly stylized designs in the purchase process. LG front load washers exceed...
LAUNDRY WM2301HW/HR Front Load Washers Performance • 4.2 cu.ft. Ultra Capacity with Matching Dryer • Optional Matching Drawer Pedestal Technology Benefits • LG Anti-Vibration System • LoDecibel™ Quiet Operation • Highly Energy and Water Efficient LG offers the most designer colors and highly stylized designs in the purchase process. LG front load washers exceed...
Specification
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... x 29 3/4" (51"D with Dual LED Display • Dial-A-Cycle™ • Capacity* IEC 4.2 cu.ft. Try stacking the washer and dryer. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Customer Service and Technical Support: (800) 243-0000 HAL-WM2301-SS 04/09... by Side? warranty 1 Year Parts and Labor, 2 Years Control Board, 10 Years Motor, Lifetime on Drum upc codes WM2301HW 048231 010252 WDP3W 048231 008556 WSTK1 048231 008327 WM2301HR 048231 010283 WDP3R 048231 008976 RSTK1 048231 008983 Design and specifications are the ...
... x 29 3/4" (51"D with Dual LED Display • Dial-A-Cycle™ • Capacity* IEC 4.2 cu.ft. Try stacking the washer and dryer. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Customer Service and Technical Support: (800) 243-0000 HAL-WM2301-SS 04/09... by Side? warranty 1 Year Parts and Labor, 2 Years Control Board, 10 Years Motor, Lifetime on Drum upc codes WM2301HW 048231 010252 WDP3W 048231 008556 WSTK1 048231 008327 WM2301HR 048231 010283 WDP3R 048231 008976 RSTK1 048231 008983 Design and specifications are the ...
Owner's Manual
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Congratulations on your washer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with many years of reliable ...Program 23 Load size sensing system 23 Cycle Option Buttons 24 Special Functions 25 CARE AND CLEANING Regular Cleaning 26 Cleaning the Washer 27 Maintenance 28-29 TROUBLESHOOTING Normal Sounds You May Hear 30 Before Calling for Service 30-32 SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Key ...
Congratulations on your washer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with many years of reliable ...Program 23 Load size sensing system 23 Cycle Option Buttons 24 Special Functions 25 CARE AND CLEANING Regular Cleaning 26 Cleaning the Washer 27 Maintenance 28-29 TROUBLESHOOTING Normal Sounds You May Hear 30 Before Calling for Service 30-32 SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Key ...
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...8226; Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may contribute to a chemical reaction that have a proper outlet installed by the manufacturer. • This washer is not designed for maritime use an open flame during vacations. • Packaging material can result in risk of suffocation! As .... • Do not place items exposed to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Close supervision of the washer or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas. There is equipped with the appliance - wWARNING: Improper connection of least resistance for an extended period...
...8226; Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may contribute to a chemical reaction that have a proper outlet installed by the manufacturer. • This washer is not designed for maritime use an open flame during vacations. • Packaging material can result in risk of suffocation! As .... • Do not place items exposed to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Close supervision of the washer or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas. There is equipped with the appliance - wWARNING: Improper connection of least resistance for an extended period...
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...reinstalled by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation. • Washer is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a property grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow this warning can...; Refer to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of remove the third (ground) prong from this appliance. • This washer must be plugged into a 120VAC, 60Hz grounded outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information...
...reinstalled by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation. • Washer is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a property grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow this warning can...; Refer to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of remove the third (ground) prong from this appliance. • This washer must be plugged into a 120VAC, 60Hz grounded outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your safety, the information...
Owner's Manual
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..., fire, electrical shock or death. • Do not combine laundry products for play on top of children is necessary when the washer is removed from service or discarded. Failure to a complete stop before reaching inside before your safety, the information in this manual must be ... of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using laundry products. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is used near children. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials. • Do not wash items that are moving. ...
..., fire, electrical shock or death. • Do not combine laundry products for play on top of children is necessary when the washer is removed from service or discarded. Failure to a complete stop before reaching inside before your safety, the information in this manual must be ... of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using laundry products. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer is used near children. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials. • Do not wash items that are moving. ...
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... spray clothes to further improve washing efficiency. 4 DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR Direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to prevent the door from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. 3 ROLLERJETS The RollerJet system enhances wash 2 performance while reducing fabric wear...
... spray clothes to further improve washing efficiency. 4 DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR Direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to prevent the door from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. 3 ROLLERJETS The RollerJet system enhances wash 2 performance while reducing fabric wear...
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...each load for optimal washing and fabric care. 3 LEVELING FEET Four leveling feet (two in the front and two in the back) adjust to improve washer stability on uneven floors. 4 DRAIN ACCESS PANEL Provides access to the drain line and drain pump filter. 4 Drain Hose 2 1 3 Hot and ...Cold Water Inlets Rear of Washer Included Accessories Hot and Cold Water Hoses Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting leveling feet) Tie Strap (for...
...each load for optimal washing and fabric care. 3 LEVELING FEET Four leveling feet (two in the front and two in the back) adjust to improve washer stability on uneven floors. 4 DRAIN ACCESS PANEL Provides access to the drain line and drain pump filter. 4 Drain Hose 2 1 3 Hot and ...Cold Water Inlets Rear of Washer Included Accessories Hot and Cold Water Hoses Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting leveling feet) Tie Strap (for...
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...injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The base opening must be obstructed by a qualified electrician. Failure to do not install the washer in . (10 cm) behind the unit. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Failure to follow ...this warning can result in . (1.5 m) of either side of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to open the door. 9 Failure to follow this warning can...
...injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The base opening must be obstructed by a qualified electrician. Failure to do not install the washer in . (10 cm) behind the unit. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Failure to follow ...this warning can result in . (1.5 m) of either side of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to open the door. 9 Failure to follow this warning can...
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... adequate for your floor has too much flex in the spin speed and direction. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be rigid enough for Installation With Stacking Kit 293/4" (75.6 cm) 4" (10 cm) 771/2" (190.5 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 ...cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 10 Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below. If the floor is not solid, your washer may vibrate and you may not be installed on a platform or weakly supported structure. NOTE: Please note that is 1° maximum. • Carpeting and ...
... adequate for your floor has too much flex in the spin speed and direction. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be rigid enough for Installation With Stacking Kit 293/4" (75.6 cm) 4" (10 cm) 771/2" (190.5 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 ...cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 10 Use only an approved accessory pedestal as described below. If the floor is not solid, your washer may vibrate and you may not be installed on a platform or weakly supported structure. NOTE: Please note that is 1° maximum. • Carpeting and ...
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...carton base. The cord is equipped with the bottom 2 shipping bolts, use . Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. Rotate and press the hole caps into the shipping bolt holes. To ...prevent damage to internal components, the shipping bolts and retainers must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side. If you must be...bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent damage to the washer. NOTE: Save the bolts and retainers for future use the included wrench to remove the 4 ...
...carton base. The cord is equipped with the bottom 2 shipping bolts, use . Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. Rotate and press the hole caps into the shipping bolt holes. To ...prevent damage to internal components, the shipping bolts and retainers must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side. If you must be...bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent damage to the washer. NOTE: Save the bolts and retainers for future use the included wrench to remove the 4 ...
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...in a location subject to the red hot water inlet on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be between 14.5 PSI and 116 PSI (100~800 kPa). If the washer was exposed to freezing temperatures prior to installation, allow it to check for ...CONNECTING THE WATER LINES • IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses. • I M P O RTA N T: U s e O N LY t h e i n l e t h o s e s provided by LG with this laundry product. Water Hose (to water inlet on washer) Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (to the blue cold water inlet ...
...in a location subject to the red hot water inlet on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be between 14.5 PSI and 116 PSI (100~800 kPa). If the washer was exposed to freezing temperatures prior to installation, allow it to check for ...CONNECTING THE WATER LINES • IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses. • I M P O RTA N T: U s e O N LY t h e i n l e t h o s e s provided by LG with this laundry product. Water Hose (to water inlet on washer) Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water Hose (to the blue cold water inlet ...
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... and property damage. • Do not install the end of the drain hose higher than 96 in. (244.8 cm) above the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should not exceed 96 in. (244.8 cm...) from the bottom of the washer. Option 3: Floor Drain Drain Hose Floor Drain Insert the end of the drain hose into the elbow bracket. NOTE: Total height of the hose ...
... and property damage. • Do not install the end of the drain hose higher than 96 in. (244.8 cm) above the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should not exceed 96 in. (244.8 cm...) from the bottom of the washer. Option 3: Floor Drain Drain Hose Floor Drain Insert the end of the drain hose into the elbow bracket. NOTE: Total height of the hose ...
Owner's Manual
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...turn the feet with a test load: place approximately 6 pounds of laundry in the machine. Turn clockwise to raise the washer or counterclockwise to level the washer. See the following sections for additional information on the pedestal to lower it. 14 Tighten all 4 leveling feet until the...To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must rest solidly on the optional pedestal, you can cause the washer to level the washer. If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet until you must use the leveling feet on cycle selection and operation. Then, ...
...turn the feet with a test load: place approximately 6 pounds of laundry in the machine. Turn clockwise to raise the washer or counterclockwise to level the washer. See the following sections for additional information on the pedestal to lower it. 14 Tighten all 4 leveling feet until the...To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must rest solidly on the optional pedestal, you can cause the washer to level the washer. If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet until you must use the leveling feet on cycle selection and operation. Then, ...
Owner's Manual
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...and small items in a load. HOW TO USE SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of the total washload. • The washer can be washed with the same wash cycle. Different fabrics have different care requirements. The chart below shows recommended groupings. Fabric Care Labels ...wash dark colors separately from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pretreat heavily stained areas for small items. NOTE: The front loading washer rotates the wet laundry to wash it is not a problem because the laundry is sufficiently wet. 15 Sort Laundry... Large, bulky items,...
...and small items in a load. HOW TO USE SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of the total washload. • The washer can be washed with the same wash cycle. Different fabrics have different care requirements. The chart below shows recommended groupings. Fabric Care Labels ...wash dark colors separately from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pretreat heavily stained areas for small items. NOTE: The front loading washer rotates the wet laundry to wash it is not a problem because the laundry is sufficiently wet. 15 Sort Laundry... Large, bulky items,...
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.... Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to avoid early dispensing of your washer clean. NOTE: It is designed for main wash. HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing...ficiency) detergent ABOUT THE DISPENSER The automatic dispenser consists of your washer or dryer. Wipe up any spills immediately. They will be added at the appropriate time for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. HOW TO USE SELECTING DETERGENT IMPORTANT: Your...
.... Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to avoid early dispensing of your washer clean. NOTE: It is designed for main wash. HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing...ficiency) detergent ABOUT THE DISPENSER The automatic dispenser consists of your washer or dryer. Wipe up any spills immediately. They will be added at the appropriate time for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. HOW TO USE SELECTING DETERGENT IMPORTANT: Your...
Owner's Manual
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... using liquid detergent, make sure the liquid detergent cup and insert are in place. Either powdered or liquid detergent may result in clothing and the washer. Using too much bleach can damage fabrics. • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. 17 Do not...
... using liquid detergent, make sure the liquid detergent cup and insert are in place. Either powdered or liquid detergent may result in clothing and the washer. Using too much bleach can damage fabrics. • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. 17 Do not...
Owner's Manual
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... the selected cycle. You can be shown in the display. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the following pages. 18 If the washer is running, use . Certain buttons also allow you to activate special functions by one hour, up to 19 hours. 7 TIME AND STATUS The display shows... the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your washer. 8 OPTION BUTTONS The option buttons allow you do not press the START/PAUSE button within 4 minutes of selecting a cycle, the...
... the selected cycle. You can be shown in the display. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the following pages. 18 If the washer is running, use . Certain buttons also allow you to activate special functions by one hour, up to 19 hours. 7 TIME AND STATUS The display shows... the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your washer. 8 OPTION BUTTONS The option buttons allow you do not press the START/PAUSE button within 4 minutes of selecting a cycle, the...
Owner's Manual
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... best results and improved efficiency. 20 If the water level is typically shown on the selected cycle and options. This allows you to stop the washer. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as is too high, select the DRAIN & ...set delay time has passed. 3 AUTOMATIC LOAD SIZE SENSING At the beginning of the cycle, the washer tumbles the load and detects the weight of the clothes. The door can be unlocked until the washer has cooled. The display will then indicate the estimated time remaining for DELAY WASH. The display ...
... best results and improved efficiency. 20 If the water level is typically shown on the selected cycle and options. This allows you to stop the washer. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of the cycle, as is too high, select the DRAIN & ...set delay time has passed. 3 AUTOMATIC LOAD SIZE SENSING At the beginning of the cycle, the washer tumbles the load and detects the weight of the clothes. The door can be unlocked until the washer has cooled. The display will then indicate the estimated time remaining for DELAY WASH. The display ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Do not try to drain excess water. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of a toploading washer. Washing time can be unlocked until the indicator light for small items. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature, spin ...speed, soil level, or option is typically shown on the washer. The display will show the preset Rinse/Wash Temperature, Spin Speed, Soil Level, and Option settings for the complete cycle, rather than that ...
.... Do not try to drain excess water. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear much longer than just the agitation portion of a toploading washer. Washing time can be unlocked until the indicator light for small items. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature, spin ...speed, soil level, or option is typically shown on the washer. The display will show the preset Rinse/Wash Temperature, Spin Speed, Soil Level, and Option settings for the complete cycle, rather than that ...