Owner's Manual
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... Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 10 Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts 11 Connecting the Water Lines 12 Connecting the Drain Line 13 Leveling the Washer 14 Installation of 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 color LCD Display 21 Steam Cycles 22 COLDWASH™ Cycles 23 Cycle Setting Buttons 23 Special Function Buttons 24 Custom...
... Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit 10 Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts 11 Connecting the Water Lines 12 Connecting the Drain Line 13 Leveling the Washer 14 Installation of 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 color LCD Display 21 Steam Cycles 22 COLDWASH™ Cycles 23 Cycle Setting Buttons 23 Special Function Buttons 24 Custom...
Owner's Manual
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... that is properly installed and grounded in a hot water system that any accumulated hydrogen gas. These substances give off the water taps and unplug the washer if the machine is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. As the gas is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. •...
... that is properly installed and grounded in a hot water system that any accumulated hydrogen gas. These substances give off the water taps and unplug the washer if the machine is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. As the gas is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. •...
Owner's Manual
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... during operation. • T he washer should always be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet. If the washer is properly grounded. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following. • Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for installer's reference. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • R epair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate...
... during operation. • T he washer should always be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet. If the washer is properly grounded. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following. • Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for installer's reference. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • R epair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate...
Owner's Manual
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...-wash and main wash detergent, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. The ultra long-life LED bulbs should never need replacement. To use this feature, after the load has been removed, do not close the door completely. When the magnetic door plunger comes into contact with the metal washer cabinet, it will promote air circulation and allow the interior of the machine to gently remove tough stains. G INVERTER DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR The inverter direct-drive motor...
...-wash and main wash detergent, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. The ultra long-life LED bulbs should never need replacement. To use this feature, after the load has been removed, do not close the door completely. When the magnetic door plunger comes into contact with the metal washer cabinet, it will promote air circulation and allow the interior of the machine to gently remove tough stains. G INVERTER DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR The inverter direct-drive motor...
Owner's Manual
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... starts to the drain line and drain pump filter. Drain Hose D Drain Access Panel Provides access to clean the door during the rinsing process. E SELF CLEANING NOZZLE The door cleaning nozzle sprays water on uneven floors. E B A C Hot and Cold Water Inlets Rear of Washer Included Accessories Hot and Cold Water Hoses Non-skid pads Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting and locking leveling feet) Tie Strap (for securing drain hose) Elbow Bracket (for D super cleaning performance. A Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum...
... starts to the drain line and drain pump filter. Drain Hose D Drain Access Panel Provides access to clean the door during the rinsing process. E SELF CLEANING NOZZLE The door cleaning nozzle sprays water on uneven floors. E B A C Hot and Cold Water Inlets Rear of Washer Included Accessories Hot and Cold Water Hoses Non-skid pads Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting and locking leveling feet) Tie Strap (for securing drain hose) Elbow Bracket (for D super cleaning performance. A Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum...
Owner's Manual
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... installing your washer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for a frontloading washer, due to the difference in the spin speed and direction. NOTE: Before installing the washer, make sure the leveling feet are not recommended. • Never install the washer on a platform or weakly supported structure. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be installed...
... installing your washer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for a frontloading washer, due to the difference in the spin speed and direction. NOTE: Before installing the washer, make sure the leveling feet are not recommended. • Never install the washer on a platform or weakly supported structure. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be installed...
Owner's Manual
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..., not every wash/rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available with every cycle. 6 SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS Select any time, press START/PAUSE. NOTE: If the temperature in the dispenser drawer. HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER 1 SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD THE WASHER Different fabrics have different care requirements. The lights around the cycle selector knob will calculate the estimated time remaining. Do not try to drain excess water. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear...
..., not every wash/rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available with every cycle. 6 SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS Select any time, press START/PAUSE. NOTE: If the temperature in the dispenser drawer. HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER 1 SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD THE WASHER Different fabrics have different care requirements. The lights around the cycle selector knob will calculate the estimated time remaining. Do not try to drain excess water. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear...
Owner's Manual
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... to prevent discoloration. Fabric Care Labels Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent press/ Gentle/ wrinkle resistant delicate Do not wash Do not wring Hand wash Water temperature Hot Warm Cold/cool Bleach symbols Any bleach Only non-chlorine bleach Do not bleach (when needed) (when needed) Grouping Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into loads that include instructions for small items. NOTE: The front loading washer rotates the wet laundry to make sure that...
... to prevent discoloration. Fabric Care Labels Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent press/ Gentle/ wrinkle resistant delicate Do not wash Do not wring Hand wash Water temperature Hot Warm Cold/cool Bleach symbols Any bleach Only non-chlorine bleach Do not bleach (when needed) (when needed) Grouping Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into loads that include instructions for small items. NOTE: The front loading washer rotates the wet laundry to make sure that...
Owner's Manual
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... adding detergent. Fabric Softener Compartment This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which is 1⁄2 the amount recommended 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. Using too much fabric softener may be added to use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with your washing machine. • The amount of the same type. Main Wash Detergent Compartment...
... adding detergent. Fabric Softener Compartment This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which is 1⁄2 the amount recommended 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. Using too much fabric softener may be added to use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with your washing machine. • The amount of the same type. Main Wash Detergent Compartment...
Owner's Manual
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... these cycles provides superior cleaning performance while reducing energy and water consumption. Do not overload. By using a hot steam spray from clothing before adding clothes. 3 Press the STEAM button until the correct number of similar size and fabric type. To Add STEAM to a Standard Cycle: 1 Turn on a hanger for use steam with the STEAM option. 2 Press the STEAM button. The washer will tumble the clothes for an extended time and makes heavily wrinkled clothes easier to fabrics. The door surface...
... these cycles provides superior cleaning performance while reducing energy and water consumption. Do not overload. By using a hot steam spray from clothing before adding clothes. 3 Press the STEAM button until the correct number of similar size and fabric type. To Add STEAM to a Standard Cycle: 1 Turn on a hanger for use steam with the STEAM option. 2 Press the STEAM button. The washer will tumble the clothes for an extended time and makes heavily wrinkled clothes easier to fabrics. The door surface...
Owner's Manual
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... tub and spin clothes; Follow the fabric care label for details. NOTE: If NO SPIN is normal. The washer will drain only. 4 Press the START/PAUSE button. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for that are washing. Warm rinses can increase wrinkling. • In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more time for heavily soiled clothes or less time for example, if you are selected automatically. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at normal water heater settings...
... tub and spin clothes; Follow the fabric care label for details. NOTE: If NO SPIN is normal. The washer will drain only. 4 Press the START/PAUSE button. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for that are washing. Warm rinses can increase wrinkling. • In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more time for heavily soiled clothes or less time for example, if you are selected automatically. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at normal water heater settings...
Owner's Manual
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... load size and low volume of water in bedding and clothing. • The ALLERGIENE™ cycle helps reduce dust mite populations and helps reduce allergens. • Due to the higher energy and temperatures used, the ALLERGIENE™ cycle is a powerful, high temperature cycle designed specifically to reduce certain allergens. • Selecting the ALLERGIENE™ cycle automatically incorporates steam into the wash cycle. • The ALLERGIENE™ cycle can be displayed: WATER...
... load size and low volume of water in bedding and clothing. • The ALLERGIENE™ cycle helps reduce dust mite populations and helps reduce allergens. • Due to the higher energy and temperatures used, the ALLERGIENE™ cycle is a powerful, high temperature cycle designed specifically to reduce certain allergens. • Selecting the ALLERGIENE™ cycle automatically incorporates steam into the wash cycle. • The ALLERGIENE™ cycle can be displayed: WATER...
Owner's Manual
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... NOT use in a washer, and run the TUB CLEAN+ cycle before washing clothes. 28 NOTE: Weekly cleaning of the drawer opening with a damp cloth. CLEANING THE WASHER Cleaning the Dispenser The dispenser should be cleaned periodically to remove buildup from the washer after finishing the laundry to drain out all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled. 6 Unplug the power cord, dry the drum interior with hard water, lime scale can damage the surface. Press the button...
... NOT use in a washer, and run the TUB CLEAN+ cycle before washing clothes. 28 NOTE: Weekly cleaning of the drawer opening with a damp cloth. CLEANING THE WASHER Cleaning the Dispenser The dispenser should be cleaned periodically to remove buildup from the washer after finishing the laundry to drain out all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled. 6 Unplug the power cord, dry the drum interior with hard water, lime scale can damage the surface. Press the button...
Owner's Manual
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... NOT operate the washer without the inlet filters. Inlet Filter 2 Carefully remove the filters from the back of LG's warranty. 1 Turn off both water taps completely. Contact LG Customer Service or a qualified LG servicer. Aftermarket hoses are damaged, do NOT operate the washer without the inlet filters. 29 If the filters cannot be caused by LG with hard water, this laundry product. Subsequent damage to fit or function correctly. IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by clogged inlet filters. Other hoses may be cleaned or...
... NOT operate the washer without the inlet filters. Inlet Filter 2 Carefully remove the filters from the back of LG's warranty. 1 Turn off both water taps completely. Contact LG Customer Service or a qualified LG servicer. Aftermarket hoses are damaged, do NOT operate the washer without the inlet filters. 29 If the filters cannot be caused by LG with hard water, this laundry product. Subsequent damage to fit or function correctly. IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by clogged inlet filters. Other hoses may be cleaned or...
Owner's Manual
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...; Stop washer and check drum and drain filter for service. • This is solid and does not flex. Staining • Laundry products added directly to prevent discoloration. Humming or gurgling: Drain pump pumping water from light colors and whites to the washer drum. • Washer not unloaded promptly. • Clothes not sorted properly. • See Installation Instructions for removing shipping bolts and packaging. • Stop washer and rearrange wash load. • Adjust the leveling feet. Make sure all , check the following sounds...
...; Stop washer and check drum and drain filter for service. • This is solid and does not flex. Staining • Laundry products added directly to prevent discoloration. Humming or gurgling: Drain pump pumping water from light colors and whites to the washer drum. • Washer not unloaded promptly. • Clothes not sorted properly. • See Installation Instructions for removing shipping bolts and packaging. • Stop washer and rearrange wash load. • Adjust the leveling feet. Make sure all , check the following sounds...
Owner's Manual
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... service. TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Water in the washer drains slowly or not at all , or the display shows: OE ERROR NOT DRAINING. PLEASE CLOSE THE DOOR COMPLETELY. (LGUS)1-800-243- 0000 (LGCANADA)1-888-542-2623 • Power cord is not properly plugged in washer is adequate. The washer adjusts cycle time automatically to turn on Washer won't spin, or the display shows: dE ERROR THE DOOR IS OPEN. Excess steam could damage fabrics...
... service. TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Water in the washer drains slowly or not at all , or the display shows: OE ERROR NOT DRAINING. PLEASE CLOSE THE DOOR COMPLETELY. (LGUS)1-800-243- 0000 (LGCANADA)1-888-542-2623 • Power cord is not properly plugged in washer is adequate. The washer adjusts cycle time automatically to turn on Washer won't spin, or the display shows: dE ERROR THE DOOR IS OPEN. Excess steam could damage fabrics...
Owner's Manual
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....) Problem Wrinkling Drum light does not stay on the light; Check the inlet hose connections. • The drum light shuts off automatically after 4 minutes. • Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. • Rearrange items to help balance the load. • Unplug the washer and call for service. • Water level is too high due to a faulty water valve. • Close the water taps, unplug the washer, and call for service. • A power...
....) Problem Wrinkling Drum light does not stay on the light; Check the inlet hose connections. • The drum light shuts off automatically after 4 minutes. • Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. • Rearrange items to help balance the load. • Unplug the washer and call for service. • Water level is too high due to a faulty water valve. • Close the water taps, unplug the washer, and call for service. • A power...
Owner's Manual
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... original consumer purchase of Purchase. Drum Motor(Stator, Rotor, Hall Sensor) : Ten Years from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of sale to the service person at LG's option, if it proves to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs. • Damages or operating problems that...
... original consumer purchase of Purchase. Drum Motor(Stator, Rotor, Hall Sensor) : Ten Years from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of sale to the service person at LG's option, if it proves to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs. • Damages or operating problems that...
Specification
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...Dryer Optional Matching Drawer Pedestal ColdWash™ Option Now using the cold cycle on fabrics. LAUNDRY WM3885HCCA WM3885HWCA Ultra Capacity SteamWasher™ with warm water performance. IS IT A WASHER? Capacity (IEC) Speed Wash (15 minutes) TubFreshTM System TubClean+ Cycle StainCareTM Option SteamFresh™ Cycle 10 Cycles with Steam Option 1400 RPM LoDecibel™ Quiet Operation Highly Energy and Water Efficient SenseClean™ RollerJets™ and Forced Water Circulation 14 Washing Cycles 5 Temperature Levels Sanitary Cycle with Added Steam Option Delay Wash...
...Dryer Optional Matching Drawer Pedestal ColdWash™ Option Now using the cold cycle on fabrics. LAUNDRY WM3885HCCA WM3885HWCA Ultra Capacity SteamWasher™ with warm water performance. IS IT A WASHER? Capacity (IEC) Speed Wash (15 minutes) TubFreshTM System TubClean+ Cycle StainCareTM Option SteamFresh™ Cycle 10 Cycles with Steam Option 1400 RPM LoDecibel™ Quiet Operation Highly Energy and Water Efficient SenseClean™ RollerJets™ and Forced Water Circulation 14 Washing Cycles 5 Temperature Levels Sanitary Cycle with Added Steam Option Delay Wash...
Specification
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... Electric OPTIONS Pedestal Pedestal (WxHxD) Stacking Kit dimensions Product (WxHxD) Carton (WxHxD) Weight: Product / Shipping warranty 1 Year Parts and Labor, 10 Years Motor, Lifetime on Drum upc codes WM3885HWCA Washer - All other product and brand names are approximate. of their respective companies. 03/30/10 Design, features and specifications subject to size of load 5 Prewash, ColdWashTM, StainCareTM, Extra Rinse, Steam, Water Plus, FreshCare, Delay Wash, Child Lock, Wash/Rinse Optimizer™, Drum Light Custom Program, Language Selection Prewash, Main Wash (with door open...
... Electric OPTIONS Pedestal Pedestal (WxHxD) Stacking Kit dimensions Product (WxHxD) Carton (WxHxD) Weight: Product / Shipping warranty 1 Year Parts and Labor, 10 Years Motor, Lifetime on Drum upc codes WM3885HWCA Washer - All other product and brand names are approximate. of their respective companies. 03/30/10 Design, features and specifications subject to size of load 5 Prewash, ColdWashTM, StainCareTM, Extra Rinse, Steam, Water Plus, FreshCare, Delay Wash, Child Lock, Wash/Rinse Optimizer™, Drum Light Custom Program, Language Selection Prewash, Main Wash (with door open...