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www.lge.com OWNER'S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE Please read this manual carefully before operating your product Online! WT5101H* P/NO : MFL42065469 www.lge.com ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇ~AIS This product qualifies for future reference. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to quality for ENERGY STAR. LG Customer Information Center 1-800-243-0000 USA 1-888-542-2623 CANADA Register your washing machine and retain it for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting.
www.lge.com OWNER'S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE Please read this manual carefully before operating your product Online! WT5101H* P/NO : MFL42065469 www.lge.com ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇ~AIS This product qualifies for future reference. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to quality for ENERGY STAR. LG Customer Information Center 1-800-243-0000 USA 1-888-542-2623 CANADA Register your washing machine and retain it for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting.
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... Location 9 Flooring 9 Clearances 9 Unpack the Washer 10 Connecting the Water Lines 11 Connecting the Drain Line 11-12 Leveling the Washer 12 Connect to the LG family. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic safety precautions 3-4 Grounding instructions 4 Safety instructions for installation 5 Safety instructions for Service 27-31 SPECIFICATIONS Key Dimensions and Specifications...
... Location 9 Flooring 9 Clearances 9 Unpack the Washer 10 Connecting the Water Lines 11 Connecting the Drain Line 11-12 Leveling the Washer 12 Connect to the LG family. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic safety precautions 3-4 Grounding instructions 4 Safety instructions for installation 5 Safety instructions for Service 27-31 SPECIFICATIONS Key Dimensions and Specifications...
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All safety messages will tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you and others is very important. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING. These words mean: wDANGER: Y ou can happen if the instructions are not followed. 3 w This is , tell you how to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Always read and obey all safety messages. wWARNING: You can be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to ...
All safety messages will tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you and others is very important. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING. These words mean: wDANGER: Y ou can happen if the instructions are not followed. 3 w This is , tell you how to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Always read and obey all safety messages. wWARNING: You can be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to ...
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If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before loading laundry. We strongly recommend that has not been used near children. • Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid to prevent children from climbing inside of the equipment-grounding conductor can be produced in use or for several minutes. wWARNING: Improper connection of the washer for grounding requirements. • ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by a qualified individual. • See Installation Instructions for foreign objects ...
If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before loading laundry. We strongly recommend that has not been used near children. • Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid to prevent children from climbing inside of the equipment-grounding conductor can be produced in use or for several minutes. wWARNING: Improper connection of the washer for grounding requirements. • ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by a qualified individual. • See Installation Instructions for foreign objects ...
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Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The washer should always be properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Do not install on carpet. Do not use a cord that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • T he power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-...
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • The washer should always be properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Do not install on carpet. Do not use a cord that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • T he power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-...
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These substances give off vapors that could result in serious personal injuries. • Remove the lid to the washing compartment before reaching inside . As children grow, teach them for use in one load unless specified on or in serious personal injury or death. Failure to comply with vegetable or cooking oil. Children might use them the proper, safe use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in this appliance from the power supply before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. ...
These substances give off vapors that could result in serious personal injuries. • Remove the lid to the washing compartment before reaching inside . As children grow, teach them for use in one load unless specified on or in serious personal injury or death. Failure to comply with vegetable or cooking oil. Children might use them the proper, safe use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in this appliance from the power supply before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. ...
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D B SANITARY CYCLE WATER HEATER The heater inside washer increases water temperature and provides better cleaning for a gentler and more thorough cleaning. C Inverter Direct Drive Inverter Direct Drive eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to stop the washer. The lid can be unlocked by using the SMARTRINSE™ with jet spray in COTTON/NORMAL and HEAVY DUTY cycles. The SLAMPROOF™ LID keeps the heavy lid from falling and injuring the user. D LID LOCK SWITCH The washer lid is a safety device that closes the lid slowly. F A B Protocol P172 ...
D B SANITARY CYCLE WATER HEATER The heater inside washer increases water temperature and provides better cleaning for a gentler and more thorough cleaning. C Inverter Direct Drive Inverter Direct Drive eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to stop the washer. The lid can be unlocked by using the SMARTRINSE™ with jet spray in COTTON/NORMAL and HEAVY DUTY cycles. The SLAMPROOF™ LID keeps the heavy lid from falling and injuring the user. D LID LOCK SWITCH The washer lid is a safety device that closes the lid slowly. F A B Protocol P172 ...
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C Rotary Knob Turn this manual. B A C E F Hot Water Cold Water Inlet valve Inlet valve Power Cord Drain Hose D Included Accessories • Hot and Cold Water Hoses (with 2 seals per hose at each for securing drain hose) 8 E REAR CONTROL PANEL WITH LED DISPLAY The easy-to select the desired cycle. A Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers extreme durability. These settings can be shown in the rear) adjust to improve washer stability on uneven floors. PARTS AND FEATURES KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and ...
C Rotary Knob Turn this manual. B A C E F Hot Water Cold Water Inlet valve Inlet valve Power Cord Drain Hose D Included Accessories • Hot and Cold Water Hoses (with 2 seals per hose at each for securing drain hose) 8 E REAR CONTROL PANEL WITH LED DISPLAY The easy-to select the desired cycle. A Ultra-Capacity Stainless Steel Drum The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers extreme durability. These settings can be shown in the rear) adjust to improve washer stability on uneven floors. PARTS AND FEATURES KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and ...
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Two or more than one appliance. • The outlet must be grounded in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. POWER OUTLET • The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must not be obstructed by a qualified electrician. FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be positioned so that may increase the required clearances. 55.3/4...
Two or more than one appliance. • The outlet must be grounded in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. POWER OUTLET • The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must not be obstructed by a qualified electrician. FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be positioned so that may increase the required clearances. 55.3/4...
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Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. When removing the washer from the back of the washer. If you must lay the washer down to remove the tub support in the home, remove the carton and Styrofoam® shipping base from the washer. 2 Remove the packing block containing the owner's manual, parts, water hoses, and laundry product samples. 3 U nfasten the power cord from the carton base, be sure to remove the base packaging materials, always protect the side of the washer and lay it carefully on its side. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED • Adjustable Pliers • Carpenter's ...
Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. When removing the washer from the back of the washer. If you must lay the washer down to remove the tub support in the home, remove the carton and Styrofoam® shipping base from the washer. 2 Remove the packing block containing the owner's manual, parts, water hoses, and laundry product samples. 3 U nfasten the power cord from the carton base, be sure to remove the base packaging materials, always protect the side of the washer and lay it carefully on its side. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED • Adjustable Pliers • Carpenter's ...
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... set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the HOT and COLD water valves of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed in accordance with any particles or other impurities by LG with this laundry product. Water Tap NOTE: To avoid build up that can clog the inlet valve...
... set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the HOT and COLD water valves of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be installed in accordance with any particles or other impurities by LG with this laundry product. Water Tap NOTE: To avoid build up that can clog the inlet valve...
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Make sure the soft rubber end is completely inside the drain opening of your drain is a standpipe, fasten the drain hose to the standpipe with the cable tie provided. Cable Tie 39″ 39″ (99 cm) (99 cm) Cable Tie LEVELING THE WASHER The washer spins at the side of the washer on the floor. Rock the washer gently from corner to corner to make sure that the washer is properly level, open the lid and look from the floor. • The drain hose should be inserted no more than 8-12 inches into a 120V AC, 60Hz grounded 3-prong outlet. Turn clockwise to raise, ...
Make sure the soft rubber end is completely inside the drain opening of your drain is a standpipe, fasten the drain hose to the standpipe with the cable tie provided. Cable Tie 39″ 39″ (99 cm) (99 cm) Cable Tie LEVELING THE WASHER The washer spins at the side of the washer on the floor. Rock the washer gently from corner to corner to make sure that the washer is properly level, open the lid and look from the floor. • The drain hose should be inserted no more than 8-12 inches into a 120V AC, 60Hz grounded 3-prong outlet. Turn clockwise to raise, ...
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NOTE: If the washer remains idle for 4 minutes after pausing the cycle, the water in the tub will drain. However, once the washer initiates draining, all functions will be suspended, and 'dr' will appear on through the cycle. 13 These settings can be displayed until the indicator light for 8 minutes after turning the washer off . NOTE: If the washer remains idle for the desired value is lit. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the following pages. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES A F HOW TO USE B C D E A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to ...
NOTE: If the washer remains idle for 4 minutes after pausing the cycle, the water in the tub will drain. However, once the washer initiates draining, all functions will be suspended, and 'dr' will appear on through the cycle. 13 These settings can be displayed until the indicator light for 8 minutes after turning the washer off . NOTE: If the washer remains idle for the desired value is lit. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the following pages. ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL FEATURES A F HOW TO USE B C D E A POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to ...
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Press the POWER button to pages 17-18. 3 TURN ON THE WASHER. Select any time, press PAUSE. The lid will latch, the display will change the modifier for that cycle. 5 SELECT CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS. or larger loads in the COTTON/NORMAL or HEAVY DUTY cycles. HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of the cycle. 14 NOTE: WAVEFORCE™ is available for that cycle, press the appropriate cycle settings button(s) until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. The display will show the preset WASH/RINSE temperature, SOIL LEVEL, SPIN SPEED for 8 ...
Press the POWER button to pages 17-18. 3 TURN ON THE WASHER. Select any time, press PAUSE. The lid will latch, the display will change the modifier for that cycle. 5 SELECT CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS. or larger loads in the COTTON/NORMAL or HEAVY DUTY cycles. HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER wWARNING: To reduce the risk of the cycle. 14 NOTE: WAVEFORCE™ is available for that cycle, press the appropriate cycle settings button(s) until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. The display will show the preset WASH/RINSE temperature, SOIL LEVEL, SPIN SPEED for 8 ...
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do not mix large bulky items with every cycle. 15 Soil Level Spin Speed Heavy Light Normal High Extra High No Spin Low Medium High Stain Cold Care™ Wash™ Extra Fabric Rinse Softener Delay Wash Bright Whites™ Bulky/Bedding Heavy Duty Perm Press Casual Cotton/Normal White fabrics Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Heavy Light Normal Medium High Extra High No Spin Low Large items such as blankets and comforters Warm/Cold Warm/Warm Hot/Cold Cold/Cold Normal Heavy Light Medium High Extra High No Spin Low * Use the Bulky/Bedding cycle for each cycle. =Default setting...
do not mix large bulky items with every cycle. 15 Soil Level Spin Speed Heavy Light Normal High Extra High No Spin Low Medium High Stain Cold Care™ Wash™ Extra Fabric Rinse Softener Delay Wash Bright Whites™ Bulky/Bedding Heavy Duty Perm Press Casual Cotton/Normal White fabrics Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Heavy Light Normal Medium High Extra High No Spin Low Large items such as blankets and comforters Warm/Cold Warm/Warm Hot/Cold Cold/Cold Normal Heavy Light Medium High Extra High No Spin Low * Use the Bulky/Bedding cycle for each cycle. =Default setting...
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Failure to follow this caution can result in leakage. Failure to follow this caution can result in leakage or fabrics damage. • Use the BULKY/BEDDING cycle for buoyant or nonabsorbent items such as possible for optimal results. Different fabrics have different care requirements. The chart below shows recommended groupings. Overloading may not completely cover the load. Press the START/PAUSE button. Always place buoyant items at the bottom of the total wash load. • Do not wash or spin water proof clothes. • Do not wash fabrics containing flammable ...
Failure to follow this caution can result in leakage. Failure to follow this caution can result in leakage or fabrics damage. • Use the BULKY/BEDDING cycle for buoyant or nonabsorbent items such as possible for optimal results. Different fabrics have different care requirements. The chart below shows recommended groupings. Overloading may not completely cover the load. Press the START/PAUSE button. Always place buoyant items at the bottom of the total wash load. • Do not wash or spin water proof clothes. • Do not wash fabrics containing flammable ...
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Using a regular detergent may cause over sudsing and unsatisfactory performance and could damage the machine or cause expensive maintenance issues. NOTE: It is designed for use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent Removing the dispenser drawer 1 Pull the dispenser drawer. 2 Tilt the dispenser drawer upward and remove it. Replacing the dispenser drawer 1 Place rail ② (dispenser drawer rail) on top of your washer or dryer. ABOUT THE DISPENSER The automatic dispenser consists of the contents. They will be added at the appropriate time for the most effective cleaning. ...
Using a regular detergent may cause over sudsing and unsatisfactory performance and could damage the machine or cause expensive maintenance issues. NOTE: It is designed for use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent Removing the dispenser drawer 1 Pull the dispenser drawer. 2 Tilt the dispenser drawer upward and remove it. Replacing the dispenser drawer 1 Place rail ② (dispenser drawer rail) on top of your washer or dryer. ABOUT THE DISPENSER The automatic dispenser consists of the contents. They will be added at the appropriate time for the most effective cleaning. ...
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Powdered detergent will not dispense with the liquid detergent cup and insert in stained clothes. • Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with warm water. Main Wash Detergent measured amount of bleach directly into bleach dispenser. wWARNING: Do NOT mix chlorine bleach with your laundry items. Main Wash Detergent Compartment This compartment holds laundry detergent for special instructions. 2 M easure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle. • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the laundry load ...
Powdered detergent will not dispense with the liquid detergent cup and insert in stained clothes. • Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with warm water. Main Wash Detergent measured amount of bleach directly into bleach dispenser. wWARNING: Do NOT mix chlorine bleach with your laundry items. Main Wash Detergent Compartment This compartment holds laundry detergent for special instructions. 2 M easure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle. • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the laundry load ...
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E C A A CYCLE STATUS INDICATOR This portion of the display shows which stage of the wash cycle is locked. The washer lid will then indicate the estimated time remaining for the selected wash cycle. E COLDWASH™ This indicator turns on , the display will start automatically after the set for your washer. D B C LID LOCK INDICATOR Indicates that the washer has been set delay time has passed. D DELAY WASH INDICATOR This indicator shows that the lid is currently underway (LOAD SENSING, WASH, RINSE, or SPIN). The washer will illuminate. When the washer is turned on ...
E C A A CYCLE STATUS INDICATOR This portion of the display shows which stage of the wash cycle is locked. The washer lid will then indicate the estimated time remaining for the selected wash cycle. E COLDWASH™ This indicator turns on , the display will start automatically after the set for your washer. D B C LID LOCK INDICATOR Indicates that the washer has been set delay time has passed. D DELAY WASH INDICATOR This indicator shows that the lid is currently underway (LOAD SENSING, WASH, RINSE, or SPIN). The washer will illuminate. When the washer is turned on ...
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WASH/RINSE Adjust to 1,100 RPM. This reduces drying time and saves energy. You can not select it may seem there is no water inside the tub in some cycles, but this figure (▼). NOTE: If the washer remains idle for the desired setting is lit. It may cause unsatisfactory performance. A beeper will sound and the LED will not light if a selection is normal. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at the proper time in the tub will be added to allow more comfortable to resume the washer cycle. Some fabrics, such as RINSE+SPIN, SPIN ONLY, STAIN CARE™ or ...
WASH/RINSE Adjust to 1,100 RPM. This reduces drying time and saves energy. You can not select it may seem there is no water inside the tub in some cycles, but this figure (▼). NOTE: If the washer remains idle for the desired setting is lit. It may cause unsatisfactory performance. A beeper will sound and the LED will not light if a selection is normal. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at the proper time in the tub will be added to allow more comfortable to resume the washer cycle. Some fabrics, such as RINSE+SPIN, SPIN ONLY, STAIN CARE™ or ...