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...BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, turn on or in a hot water system that could cause a load to catch fire. • Use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static only as they give off the water ...faucets and unplug the washer if the machine is to be produced in the washer. A CAUTION You may contribute to a chemical reaction that...
...BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, turn on or in a hot water system that could cause a load to catch fire. • Use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static only as they give off the water ...faucets and unplug the washer if the machine is to be produced in the washer. A CAUTION You may contribute to a chemical reaction that...
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.... • Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on product labels. As children grow, teach them for use in the washer. Before loading, unloading, or adding items, press the START/ PAUSE button and allow children to the remaining oil, the fabric may contain some oil... after the washer is unpacked. Failure to follow this appliance, follow this appliance from service or discarded. Incorrect usage can cause serious injury, fire, ...
.... • Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on product labels. As children grow, teach them for use in the washer. Before loading, unloading, or adding items, press the START/ PAUSE button and allow children to the remaining oil, the fabric may contain some oil... after the washer is unpacked. Failure to follow this appliance, follow this appliance from service or discarded. Incorrect usage can cause serious injury, fire, ...
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... 8 Parts and Accessories 9 Control panel features 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 Installation Overview 12 Checking and choosing the proper location 13 Unpacking the washer 14 Connecting the water lines 15 Connecting the drain line 16 Leveling the washing machine 17 Plugging in cold climates 29 Cleaning 29 - ... DELAY WASH 26 - Care in the power cord and grounding 17 Test run 18 PREPARATION 18 Sorting wash loads 18 - Setting add garments of laundry, SOIL LEVEL 24 - Loading the dispenser 21 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 21 Basic operation 22 Cycle guide 23 Main cycle 23 - Blankets or...
... 8 Parts and Accessories 9 Control panel features 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 Installation Overview 12 Checking and choosing the proper location 13 Unpacking the washer 14 Connecting the water lines 15 Connecting the drain line 16 Leveling the washing machine 17 Plugging in cold climates 29 Cleaning 29 - ... DELAY WASH 26 - Care in the power cord and grounding 17 Test run 18 PREPARATION 18 Sorting wash loads 18 - Setting add garments of laundry, SOIL LEVEL 24 - Loading the dispenser 21 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 21 Basic operation 22 Cycle guide 23 Main cycle 23 - Blankets or...
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... RINSE SPIN Description • ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING - This portion of the display shows which stage of the wash cycle is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time based on the selected cycle and options. TIME REMAINING e i •lin i •I - I n 1_I Delay wash indicator Estimated time...
... RINSE SPIN Description • ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING - This portion of the display shows which stage of the wash cycle is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time based on the selected cycle and options. TIME REMAINING e i •lin i •I - I n 1_I Delay wash indicator Estimated time...
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...select solid and smooth ground. 2 Two or more rigid. Leveling feet that is clean, dry and free of the washing machine, even when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. Space requirements You must allow sufficient space for water lines, the drain line, and airflow. (-0 NOTE • Be ... with lid open) 453/8" (115.3 cm) 28.3/8" (72.1 cm) 4" 1" 1(10 cm)(2.5 cm)1 (68.6 cm) (2.51 cm) -A NOTE • Before installing the washer, make it more people are needed for moving and unpacking the washing machine. 3 Allow for sufficient space between the walls and the washing machine for...
...select solid and smooth ground. 2 Two or more rigid. Leveling feet that is clean, dry and free of the washing machine, even when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. Space requirements You must allow sufficient space for water lines, the drain line, and airflow. (-0 NOTE • Be ... with lid open) 453/8" (115.3 cm) 28.3/8" (72.1 cm) 4" 1" 1(10 cm)(2.5 cm)1 (68.6 cm) (2.51 cm) -A NOTE • Before installing the washer, make it more people are needed for moving and unpacking the washing machine. 3 Allow for sufficient space between the walls and the washing machine for...
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I•I A WARNING The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must be grounded in fire, electric shock or disorder. • Do not damage or cut off the ground prong of ... do so may cause death, fire, electric shock, or product malfunction. 1 Test run Check if the washing machine is properly installed and run a test cycle. 1 Load the washing machine with current wiring codes and regulations. • Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. • It is easily accessible. • Do...
I•I A WARNING The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must be grounded in fire, electric shock or disorder. • Do not damage or cut off the ground prong of ... do so may cause death, fire, electric shock, or product malfunction. 1 Test run Check if the washing machine is properly installed and run a test cycle. 1 Load the washing machine with current wiring codes and regulations. • Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. • It is easily accessible. • Do...
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...to the following to prevent shrinkage or damage to prevent these items from snagging or tangling on the item permits machine washing. Examples of the washer. - Load large items first. • Large items should not be tightly packed with items. • Do not wash single items, except for bulky... clean, stain-free results. • Combine large and small items in similar types of the total washload. • The washer can damage both your washer and your washer and/or property damage as blankets. Washing a single small item may damage or become stained due to fabric dyes running, or...
...to the following to prevent shrinkage or damage to prevent these items from snagging or tangling on the item permits machine washing. Examples of the washer. - Load large items first. • Large items should not be tightly packed with items. • Do not wash single items, except for bulky... clean, stain-free results. • Combine large and small items in similar types of the total washload. • The washer can damage both your washer and your washer and/or property damage as blankets. Washing a single small item may damage or become stained due to fabric dyes running, or...
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... compartments. 1 Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer. 2 Add the appropriate detergent to its allocated compartment. - Loading the dispenser The detergent dispenser drawer of the washing machine has a dispenser compartment for Top loading washing machines. If you use a liquid detergent, check if the liquid detergent cup is normal for soft water... for each detergent type. HE detergents dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to keep the interior of your washer clean. • Use less detergent for a small amount of the detergent packaging.
... compartments. 1 Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer. 2 Add the appropriate detergent to its allocated compartment. - Loading the dispenser The detergent dispenser drawer of the washing machine has a dispenser compartment for Top loading washing machines. If you use a liquid detergent, check if the liquid detergent cup is normal for soft water... for each detergent type. HE detergents dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to keep the interior of your washer clean. • Use less detergent for a small amount of the detergent packaging.
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... the maximum fill line. Using too much bleach can damage fabrics. • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. Avoid overfilling or splashing when adding bleach to this compartment. • Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations when...maximum fill line. • Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load or into the drum. Overfilling could result in premature dispensing of bleach, which will result in clothing and the washer. Using too much detergent can occur. 20 PREPARATION Main Wash Detergent Compartment...
... the maximum fill line. Using too much bleach can damage fabrics. • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. Avoid overfilling or splashing when adding bleach to this compartment. • Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations when...maximum fill line. • Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load or into the drum. Overfilling could result in premature dispensing of bleach, which will result in clothing and the washer. Using too much detergent can occur. 20 PREPARATION Main Wash Detergent Compartment...
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...OFf0-L=IIGH LEVEL, or OPTION is finished, the lid will start. 8 When the melody plays if the sound is turned on the washer. 4 COTTO,MORMAL BULKWEVCONG -BRIGHT WHOIS.. Open the lid and remove the laundry immediately. • To reduce the risk of fire, ... automatically dispensed during the final rinse cycle. USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Basic operation 4.11* 1 SIM \ .1 1116..111/ , SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD WASHER. Select any additional cycle options, such as FABRIC SOFTENER or toLowAmr EXTRA RINSE FABRIC •vansmus SOFTENER DELAY WASH. 6 NOTE: To protect your...
...OFf0-L=IIGH LEVEL, or OPTION is finished, the lid will start. 8 When the melody plays if the sound is turned on the washer. 4 COTTO,MORMAL BULKWEVCONG -BRIGHT WHOIS.. Open the lid and remove the laundry immediately. • To reduce the risk of fire, ... automatically dispensed during the final rinse cycle. USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Basic operation 4.11* 1 SIM \ .1 1116..111/ , SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD WASHER. Select any additional cycle options, such as FABRIC SOFTENER or toLowAmr EXTRA RINSE FABRIC •vansmus SOFTENER DELAY WASH. 6 NOTE: To protect your...
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Keep like items together; ONLY WASH SMALL LOADS to make sure there is available with smaller c othing items. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the clothing or to the washer. Cycle time depends on water pressure, type and amount of room for items such as blankets and... Warm High Normal comforters Semi Warm Medium Light • Cold Low Tap Cold No Spin • • • * Use the Bulky/Bedding cycle for the load to page 29....
Keep like items together; ONLY WASH SMALL LOADS to make sure there is available with smaller c othing items. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the clothing or to the washer. Cycle time depends on water pressure, type and amount of room for items such as blankets and... Warm High Normal comforters Semi Warm Medium Light • Cold Low Tap Cold No Spin • • • * Use the Bulky/Bedding cycle for the load to page 29....
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... Turn the cycle selector knob to the desired cycle. 2 Press ALL repeatedly to select a soil level. - The washer automatically adjusts the water level for lightly soiled loads. See the Cycle Guide for best results. 24 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Cycle setting buttons Each cycle has preset settings that...item is selected, an indication light for the corresponding optional item turns on . 3 Press the desired option to the characteristics of wash load for the wash cycle. It may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons. Setting spin speed, SPIN SPEED You can select ...
... Turn the cycle selector knob to the desired cycle. 2 Press ALL repeatedly to select a soil level. - The washer automatically adjusts the water level for lightly soiled loads. See the Cycle Guide for best results. 24 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Cycle setting buttons Each cycle has preset settings that...item is selected, an indication light for the corresponding optional item turns on . 3 Press the desired option to the characteristics of wash load for the wash cycle. It may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons. Setting spin speed, SPIN SPEED You can select ...
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...SOFTENER button to soak during SOAK cycle. ,--43 NOTE • You cannot setect the SOAK option in fabrics. The washer will start automatically. Wash only small loads for the clothing to change spin speed by pressing SPIN SPEED respectively. 1 Press the POWER button to turn on ....option with HEAVY DUTY, COTTON/NORMAL cycles. Saving energy, COLDWASHTM For maximum efficiency, wash only small loads. (less than 8 lbs.) 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the washer. 2 Press the SPECIAL USE button until the SPIN ONLY indicator light is not available. Setting soak...
...SOFTENER button to soak during SOAK cycle. ,--43 NOTE • You cannot setect the SOAK option in fabrics. The washer will start automatically. Wash only small loads for the clothing to change spin speed by pressing SPIN SPEED respectively. 1 Press the POWER button to turn on ....option with HEAVY DUTY, COTTON/NORMAL cycles. Saving energy, COLDWASHTM For maximum efficiency, wash only small loads. (less than 8 lbs.) 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the washer. 2 Press the SPECIAL USE button until the SPIN ONLY indicator light is not available. Setting soak...
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... GARMENTS light is illuminated, it is safe to pause the cycle and add more items to the load.lf garments are added when the ADD GARMENTS light is on: 60 1 Press button to pause the washer. 2 Open the lid when it unlocks 3 Add your additional items. 4 Close the lid. 4 5 Press button to... the load at the proper time in the tub will not adjust for 9 minutes after pausing the cycle, the...
... GARMENTS light is illuminated, it is safe to pause the cycle and add more items to the load.lf garments are added when the ADD GARMENTS light is on: 60 1 Press button to pause the washer. 2 Open the lid when it unlocks 3 Add your additional items. 4 Close the lid. 4 5 Press button to... the load at the proper time in the tub will not adjust for 9 minutes after pausing the cycle, the...
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... fire or electric shock. 1 -0 NOTE • Use water only when you use liquid chlorine bleach, load it . rinse the inserts and the drawer with warm water to clean the washer tub when it stops. The indication light for a long period of accumulated laundry products. 3 To clean..., use a cleaning detergent to prevent malfunction. MAINTENANCE 29 Cleaning Periodically clean the washing machine to maintain its performance and to clean the washer tub. Do not exceed the maximum detergent limit line when you use a powdered cleaner, pull out the liquid detergent cup and add it...
... fire or electric shock. 1 -0 NOTE • Use water only when you use liquid chlorine bleach, load it . rinse the inserts and the drawer with warm water to clean the washer tub when it stops. The indication light for a long period of accumulated laundry products. 3 To clean..., use a cleaning detergent to prevent malfunction. MAINTENANCE 29 Cleaning Periodically clean the washing machine to maintain its performance and to clean the washer tub. Do not exceed the maximum detergent limit line when you use a powdered cleaner, pull out the liquid detergent cup and add it...
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... it will add water and try to wash articles of somewhat similar weight to allow the washer to evenly distribute the weight of the load for spinning. • Manually redistribute the load if articles have become tangled preventing the automatic distribution from working properly. • Thermistor error...shows: dr Possible Causes Solutions • The washer has detected an out of balance • If the washer detects a load that is attempting to rebalance the load. The washer will display this code while it is too far out of load. This display is for your information only, and...
... it will add water and try to wash articles of somewhat similar weight to allow the washer to evenly distribute the weight of the load for spinning. • Manually redistribute the load if articles have become tangled preventing the automatic distribution from working properly. • Thermistor error...shows: dr Possible Causes Solutions • The washer has detected an out of balance • If the washer detects a load that is attempting to rebalance the load. The washer will display this code while it is too far out of load. This display is for your information only, and...
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...all leveling feet are clogged. • Check the cycle. over the tub. • Stop washer and check the load position. Humming or gurgling: Drain pump pumping water from the load. If your washer does not function properly or does not function at the end of a cycle. firm contact with...in the Installation section. • Fill hose connection is loose at an early stage. noise continues after the washer has already been operating: • The washer adapts to the load size and type to add more water to detect and diagnose problems at tap or • Check hoses....
...all leveling feet are clogged. • Check the cycle. over the tub. • Stop washer and check the load position. Humming or gurgling: Drain pump pumping water from the load. If your washer does not function properly or does not function at the end of a cycle. firm contact with...in the Installation section. • Fill hose connection is loose at an early stage. noise continues after the washer has already been operating: • The washer adapts to the load size and type to add more water to detect and diagnose problems at tap or • Check hoses....
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... provide optimal results for the selected laundry, water pressure, water cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING 33 Problem Washer won't operate Washer not filling property Washer will not drain water Water leaks every load Water leaks Wash cycle time is longer than for conventional washers. • Insufficient water supply • Make sure that the water supply is turned on...
... provide optimal results for the selected laundry, water pressure, water cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING 33 Problem Washer won't operate Washer not filling property Washer will not drain water Water leaks every load Water leaks Wash cycle time is longer than for conventional washers. • Insufficient water supply • Make sure that the water supply is turned on...
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... clean the bleach cover with warm water and a scrub brush. washer drum. • Always remove items from the washer as soon as your high efficiency liquid detergent, are added to the • Load the laundry products into place before the start of the compartments. If...lid of detergent from light colors clothes. be dispensed every load for future use • Make sure that the suggested amount of detergent is used, make sure that any additives, such as the • Washer overloaded. If liquid detergent is used . 34 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem ...
... clean the bleach cover with warm water and a scrub brush. washer drum. • Always remove items from the washer as soon as your high efficiency liquid detergent, are added to the • Load the laundry products into place before the start of the compartments. If...lid of detergent from light colors clothes. be dispensed every load for future use • Make sure that the suggested amount of detergent is used, make sure that any additives, such as the • Washer overloaded. If liquid detergent is used . 34 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem ...
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...located. Keep the phone in Canada). water pressure Dimensions Net weight Max. spin speed Top-Loading Washer 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. 14.5-116 PSI (100-800 kPa) 27"(W) X 283...with lid open ) 145.5 lbs. (66 kg) 1,100 RPM USING SMARTDIAGNOSISTM - Accordingly, LG does not guarantee that SmartDiagnosis would accurately troubleshoot any external noise that may be done without SMARTDIAGNOSIS... analysis at the call center. SPECIFICATIONS/USING SMARTDIAGNOSIS" 35 SPECIFICATIONS Model WT4970CW Description Electrical requirements Max. If this feature depends upon various factors, including...
...located. Keep the phone in Canada). water pressure Dimensions Net weight Max. spin speed Top-Loading Washer 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. 14.5-116 PSI (100-800 kPa) 27"(W) X 283...with lid open ) 145.5 lbs. (66 kg) 1,100 RPM USING SMARTDIAGNOSISTM - Accordingly, LG does not guarantee that SmartDiagnosis would accurately troubleshoot any external noise that may be done without SMARTDIAGNOSIS... analysis at the call center. SPECIFICATIONS/USING SMARTDIAGNOSIS" 35 SPECIFICATIONS Model WT4970CW Description Electrical requirements Max. If this feature depends upon various factors, including...