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Question posted by Mgm0122 on February 23rd, 2019

Opening Top Of Washer

we cannot get the top of the washer to open, even using a putting knife to release the springs. I have a clogged bleach filter and need to clean i

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on February 23rd, 2019 11:29 AM
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Go here to manually unlock the lid lock. If the lock fails again it will need to be replaced.

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Related LG WT4970CW Manual Pages

Owners Manual - Page 1

WT4970CW IIII IIIII11I11 P/No :MFL39760252 ver.020814.00 www.lg.com This will simplify installation and ensure that the washer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions carefully. 0LG Life's Good OWNER'S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE Before beginning installation, read these instructions near the washer after installation for future reference.
Owners Manual - Page 3

...using the washer, turn on your appliance. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before loading laundry... will release any ...use an open flame during vacations. • Do not use . • Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is used for children. These substances give off vapors that has not been used near children. • Before the washer...
Owners Manual - Page 6

...laundry products for play on the label. • Do not mix chlorine bleach with these warnings could result in the washer. Before loading, unloading, or adding items, press the START/ PAUSE button and allow children to clean the washer. As children grow, teach them for use... use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to play . They will damage the finish. • Do not put ...
Owners Manual - Page 7

...OFF-LOW-HIGH .CHILD LOCK 26 - Sorting laundry 19 Using detergent/fabric softener 19 - Blankets or bulky items, BULKY/BEDDING 23 - Cleaning the detergent box 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 Checking error ...washer 14 Connecting the water lines 15 Connecting the drain line 16 Leveling the washing machine 17 Plugging in cold climates 29 Cleaning 29 - Precautions for service 35 SPECIFICATIONS 35 USING...
Owners Manual - Page 11

... risk of electric shock, do so can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washer is heavy! Unpacking the washer (5) . Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Two or more people are required when moving...
Owners Manual - Page 12

... contact 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 ...ground. 2 Two or more rigid. Make sure to allow for installation. If the floor is clean, dry and free of the washing machine, even when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. 12...
Owners Manual - Page 13

... the washer 1 After the washer is in the middle of the washer. Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. s- / TOOLS YOU WILL NEED • Adjustable Pliers When removing the washer from the back of the carton base. CD Tub support Carton Base 2 Remove the packing block containing the owner's manual, parts and laundry product...
Owners Manual - Page 15

... (10 cm) from the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. If the drain hose is extended more than 4 inches (10 cm) beyond the end of the elbow bracket, mold, or microorganisms could spread to the inside of the drain hose. Using a laundry tub 1 Clip the end of the...
Owners Manual - Page 16

... IV If the washer is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oils so the washer feet cannot slide easily... washer. r A WARNING • Using the washing machine without leveling, it . Rock the washer gently from above to 3. Turn clockwise to raise the washer ...washer is properly level, open the lid and look from corner to corner to back, place a level at the side of the washer....
Owners Manual - Page 17

... appliance. • The outlet must be grounded in accordance with 6 pounds of laundry. 2 Press 3 Press SPECIALto RINSE + SPIN. 4 Press cl/. - Doing ...outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side of the washer. • The appliance and outlet must be positioned so that the... to a grounded outlet conforming to the rating prior to use a worn or damaged power cord or power plug. Failure...
Owners Manual - Page 18

... a noise. • Brush heavy soil, dust, or hair off fabrics before the reduced spin) Use Gentle/Delicate washing Icji machine setting (slow agitation and/ or reduced wash time). Cold/Cool A Any Bleach (When Needed) A Non Bleach (When Do Not Bleach Sorting laundry It is dirt or sand on other clothes. • Pretreat heavily stained areas before...
Owners Manual - Page 21

...sound is turned on the washer. 4 COTTO,MORMAL BULKWEVCONG -BRIGHT WHOIS.. SOIL LEVEL, SPIN SPEED for details. 3 TURN ON THE WASHER. Open the lid and remove the laundry immediately. • To ...will unlock. Refer to change the modifier for that cycle. USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 21 2 ADD DETERGENT BLEACH AND SOFTENER. SOIL LEVEL AIDX.DRAUS SELECT CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS. ...
Owners Manual - Page 27

...NOTE 4• )If the washer remains idle for these items which...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..., the water in the wash cycle. Setting add garments of laundry, ADD GARMENTS ADD GARMENTS Laundry may be added to resume the wash cycle. To add garments while the...
Owners Manual - Page 28

... inlets of the washer. 28 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Care Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters If the washer detects that water is Frozen 1 Pour hot water in the washer tub and close the lid. - If the filters cannot be caused by clogged inlet filters. ,--4:0 NOTE • Use extreme care when removing and cleaning the filters. Hot Cold 0 0 2 Carefully remove the filters from the back...
Owners Manual - Page 29

... chlorine bleach compartment. - Pull out and clean the detergent once a week. 1 Remove the drawer by pulling it straight out until it into the washer tub. (Do not add tablet cleaner to the drawer.) 2 Press 3 Turn the cycle selector knob to keep the washer tub clean for an extended period of accumulated laundry products. 3 To clean the drawer opening, use...
Owners Manual - Page 30

...is free of clogs, kinks, etc., and is a circuit overload, have it may dE take the appropriate corrective action. careful when moving the washer. • Water inlet filters are not open fully. &#...8226; Make sure that the lid is closed properly and press the START/PAUSE button. See the Care and Cleaning section. ...
Owners Manual - Page 33

... • Filter clogged or fill hoses may be • Make sure that household water pressure is adequate. • Washer is turned off water and check filter by disconnecting ... selected laundry, water pressure, water cycle. The water fill is optimized by the type and amount of detergent used . • The washer automatically adjusts • This is opened during washer operation,...
Owners Manual - Page 34

... of the washer should not reversed. Always make sure that detergent and additives are put in to the of the cycle. • Insufficient cleaning • You may lead to your high efficiency liquid detergent, are added to the pretreat dispenser bin before treating stains. • Add laundry products to help avoid overfilling. • Bleach dispenser...
Owners Manual - Page 35

... 1-800-243-0000 (1-888-542-2623 in place until the tone transmission has finished. spin speed Top-Loading Washer 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. 14.5-116 PSI (100-800 kPa) 27"(W) X 283/8"(D) X 453/8"(H), 553/4"(H with lid open ) 145.5 lbs. (66 kg) 1,100 RPM USING SMARTDIAGNOSISTM - SPECIFICATIONS/USING SMARTDIAGNOSIS" 35 SPECIFICATIONS Model WT4970CW Description Electrical requirements Max.
Owners Manual - Page 37

...filters, or any implied condition or warranty under normal home use for warranty validation. 12. Service trips to Products located and used... and is used within one (1) year from any display, open box, discounted...Hall Sensor) Stainless steel Drum Remark Washer Extended Component Warranty (Parts Only) ... loss of accessories, components, or cleaning products that are required for other...

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