SAFETY PRECAUTION! ■ DISASSEMBLE POWER CORD BEFORE SERVING ■ RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE! This service information is intended for individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair this appliance may result in personal injury or property damage.
1. SPECIFICATIONS POWER SOURSE Refer to rating label on the back of Washer INPUT Refer to rating label on the back of Washer CAPACITY Refer to rating label on the back of Washer INNER TUB Stainless INLET WATER 30 - 800 kPa PRESSURE SPIN SPEED 950 rpm...
2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2-1. HOW TO ADJUST LEVEL Installation area Install the washer on flat and firm • surface. Checking level Open the lid, and check if the • washer is correctly leveled by looking down from the top. Adjustable leg Turn the adjustable legs to set the washer horizontal (2 EA).
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Checking slope Confirming level If installation surface is tilted, the • • Place the washer to original position washer will be shaken. and confirm the level. Horizontal setting Distance between drain hose and the wall Lift up the front of the washer and Distance between drain hose and the wall should •...
2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2-2. CONNECTING WATER SUPPLY HOSE Before connecting Water Supply Hose to water tap, check your hose type and choose correct instruction. Water Supply Hose may vary according to the country. Make sure connect blue inlet hose to COLD water tab, and orange inlet hose to HOT water tab. Connecting Water Supply Hose to water tap Normal Type (Normal tab without thread &...
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One Touch Type (NORMAL TAB WITHOUY THREAD & ONE TOUCH TYPE INLET HOSE.) Separate Middle connector from Water Supply Hose Separate Middle connector from the Water Middle connector Conector Fixed Stiicker Etiqueta Fija Supply Hose by pulling the Pressing Rod and Medio Manija de Presión Pressing Handle...
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Screw Type Attach the water supply hose to the tap. Push the water supply hose up so that the rubber packing within the hose can adhere completely Water to the tap. Water Supply Hose Rubber Packing Connect the water supply hose to the tap. Connect the water supply hose to the tap and then tighten it by screwing it to the right.
2-3. CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE ▒ Pump Model Firmly insert the free end of the drain hose into the drain opening of your home. Make sure the soft rubber end is completely inside the drain opening. • If the water valves and drain are built into the wall, fasten the drain hose to one of the water hoses with the cable tie (ribbed side on inside).
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTION 3-1. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS WATER SUPPLY HOSE Make sure the ater does not leak. SOFT SAFETY DOOR TEMPERED GLASS POWER PLUG If the supply cord is POWDER AND LIQUID damaged, it must be DETERGENT BOX replaced by the manufacturer or its BLEACH service agents or...
Use nylon nets for long, DELICATE items. For laundry with long strings or long length , a net will prevent tangling during washing. Fasten zippers, hook, and strings to make sure that these items don't snag on other clothes. Nylon net is not supplied by LG. ※...
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Using Water Amount of WATER LEVEL • This machine detects the quantity of laundry automatically, then sets the WATER LEVEL and displays the amount of detergent to be used. • When you select a wash program, the WATER LEVEL and amount of Detergent (to be used) will be shown on the control panel.
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Using Detergent Detergent Follow the Detergent package directions. Using too little Detergent is a common cause of laundry problems as is if too much detergent is used. Only more Detergent if you have hard water, large loads, greasy or oily soils or lower Water Temperature. Choosing the right Detergent We recommend the use of drum type, low sudsing high efficiency Detergent(powder,liquid or concentrated).
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Using Liquid Bleach • Check clothing care label for special instructions and separate the laundry to be bleached • Dilute liquid chlorine bleach. • Measure the recommended amount of liquid bleach carefully following instructions on the bottle. • Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach dispenser.
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☞ SPECIAL GUIDE FOR STAIN REMOVAL WARNING Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products ■ containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: ■...
3-3. FUNCTION OF EACH BUTTON 1) For Pump Model Remaining wash, reservation Wash Status display Time Delay time, and error message display (Reservation) button • Laundry progress is indicated here. • Use for laundry • During operation this indicates the •...
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SmartDiagnosis Air dry START/PAUSE button Power button Function Display • To shorten dry time. • Use to start or pause • Use to turn the power • It marks the place on or off. • Press the Spin button the washing process. to put the phone to •...
3-4. WASHING PROGRAMS Washing Add the Programs laundry the Detergent Used for Cotton wash loads, this mode automatically selects the most • The water will commence filling when the wash cycle appropriate conditions and completes begins. the sequence in one operation. The built-in sensor detects the weight of the load and the ideal wash power and wash, rinse and spin times are set...
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Close the lid Finish Caution & Note • If water is already in the tub, or putting wet laundry into the tub before starting will increase the Water Level. • With lightweight bulky loads, Water Level can be set low. •...
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Washing Add the Programs laundry the Detergent • Add the appropriate quantity Select the • Use this cycle when washing of Detergent as indicated by Quick Wash lightly soiled clothes for a short the Detergent level indicator. program on time. This cycle is most effective Or follow the Detergent the Control and should only be used with...
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Close the lid Finish Caution & Note • Lay out onto a cool floor or on a hanger covered by a towel to dry these type of clothes. • The Spin intensity or spinning time cannot be changed in this cycle as higher spin speeds can damage delicate clothing.
3-5. Other Functions Press the POWER button to turn power on. Load the clothes and Press the Program button to select the Washing Program. • Soak is not selectable with the Stain Care, Allergy Care, Delicates, Quick Wash and Tub clean programs. Press the Soak button.
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Press the POWER button to turn power on. Load the clothes and Press the Program button to Select the Washing Program. • Intensive Rinse can only be selected with the Cotton Wash, Extra Rinse, and Favourites courses. Press the Rinse button to scroll through the number of Rinses. The Intensive Rinse will be selected on every second press of the Rinse button and indicated by the Intensive indicator.( times...
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If scrud is allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains on your clothes or an unpleasant smell in your washer. Scrud is the way build-up that can occur within any washer when the fabric softener comes into contact with Detergent, water quality and temperature will also contribute to the build up of this substance.
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Press the POWER button to turn power on. Then load up to 2kg of damp or moist clothes into the tub. This function will have no effect on clothes that are soaking wet. Press the Spin button for 3 seconds to select Air Dry. •...
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When you only need the Wash, Wash/Rinse or Rinse cycles, these can be set manually. Press the POWER button to turn power on. Wash Only Spin Only Rinse Only Press the Wash button to Press the Rinse button to Press the Spin button to select the desired wash select the desired number select the desired Spin...
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Press the POWER button to turn power on. Load the clothes and add the powdered detergent to the soap dispenser and Press the Program button to select the desired Washing Program. • Do not use liquid detergent in the soap dispenser drawer. Doing so will cause it to dispense immediately and harden in the wash tub.
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Child Lock Function If you want to lock all the keys to prevent settings from being changed by a child, you can use the child lock option. How to Lock Press the POWER button. • Turn Power on. Press the START/PAUSE button to start washing. •...
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Using Tag On Function • The Tag On function allows you to conveniently use the LG SmartDiagnosis™ and Cycle Download features to communicate with your appliance from your own smart phone. • To use the Tag On function: 1. Download the LG Smart Laundry & DW Global App to your smart phone.
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In some cases, NFC- equipped phones may be unable to transmit successfully. • Press in the LG Smart Laundry & DW Global App for a more detailed guide on how to use the Tag On function.
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• After the cycle data has been downloaded to the washing machine from the LG Smart Laundry & DW Global app, the cycle will not start automatically, you can start the cycle by pressing the “Start/Pause”...
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Please ensure any foam transit restraint has been removed from the machines packaging before operating your machine. Place the machine on a flat and firm surface which allows proper clearance. We suggest a minimum clearance of 2 cm to the right and left sides of the machine for ease of more than 10 cm installation.
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Before connecting the Water Supply Hose to the water tap, check the hose type and then choose the correct instruction here under. Note that the Water Supply Hose supplied may vary from country to country, Make sure to connect the blue inlet hose to the COLD water tap, and the orange inlet hose to the HOT water tap.
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Middle Pressing Rod Fixed Sticker Water Supply Hose Connector Pressing Handle Water Supply Hose Pressing Rod Middle Fixed Sticker Connector Pressing Handle Pressing Rod Water Supply Hose (Normal tap without thread & one touch type inlet hose.) Normal Type screw Pressing Rod Middle Fixed Sticker...
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Water tap Water tap Water tap Rubber Packing Screw Type Rubber Packing Water Supply Hose Rubber Packing Water Supply Hose Water tap Attach the water supply hose to the tap. Water Supply Hose Push the water supply hose up so that the rubber Rubber Packing washer within the hose is properly seated to the tap.
4-2. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION ▶ Be sure to unplug the power to repair and replace electric parts. CAUTION FOR ELECTROSTATICS Be sure to make earth connection for trouble diagnosis and parts replacement. If impossible, touch earth wire on the body to remove electric deviation between the body and product before work.
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2) Disassembly of Back Panel, Power Cord, Inlet Valve & BP Sensor ① Remove two back panel fixing screws in the back side. ② Disassemble the back panel. ③ Disconnect two connectors and disassemble the power cord. ④ Remove a valve fixing screw & disconnect the leads form the inlet valve.
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3) Servicing wiring harness and con- nectors Plastic Bag It is important that the protective plastic bag is put U-bend back in place after servicing the wiring harness connectors. This bag is designed to keep water from the connectors in the event of a leak from above. ①...
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4) Disassembly of Back cover, Drain Pump. ① Remove back cover fixing screws then disassemble the back cover. ② Disconnect the leads and the drain hose-p from the drain pump. ③ Remove the pump fixing screws and the connector hose disassemble the drain pump. 5) Replacement of Damper asm ①...
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6) Replacement of Rotor & Stator ① Disassemble rotor nut with boxer(M18) or spaner. (※ In assembled, the force is over than 200kgf. ② Disassemble rotor, pull out the rotor as shown the figure. Fixing Bolt ③ Disconnect fixing screw and disassemble the water guide.
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⑤ Loosen the 6 fixing screws on the stator. SNAP RING. (Lower upper position screws) ⑥ Check the direction of SNAP RING. (The handle of snap ring is toward to rotor and stator.) ⑦ Preventing fallen the stator, tighten with one hand and then loosen the last screw.
4-3. How to use Test Mode 1. Cautions during the service ■ Both AC220V and DC power are embedded in the controller assembly output connector, so be careful of the electric shock during the disorder diagnosis.(Wear cotton gloves during the work.) ■...
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4-4. TROUBLESHOOTING BY COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these instructions. Use ONLY powdered or liquid HE (High Effificiency) detergents. Do NOT use flakes scraped from a soap cake or bar, flakes, soap ribbons (available in some markets,) detergent tablets, plastic pouches, magic laundry balls, or anything other than powdered or liquid HE detergent products.
4-5. TROUBLESHOOTING WITH ERROR CODE Problem Diagnosis Estimated Cause of Display Action Standard Abnormal Condition Water supply problem • When it did not reach the 1. When the faucet is locked or • Open the faucet for water RESET level frequency frozen supply (26.0kHz) in 12 minutes...
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Problem Diagnosis Estimated Cause of Display Action Standard Abnormal Condition Lid open • When the door cannot be 1. When there is a foreign object • Remove the foreign object locked in the lid lock hole in the lid lock hole •...
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Problem Diagnosis Estimated Cause of Display Action Standard Abnormal Condition Coin stuck • Occurs when motor is 1. When foreign object such as • Remove the coin or foreign locked coin, pin, or clip entered the object stuck between the washing plate washer vane with pliers, etc.
4-6. HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR BY SYMPTOM 1) Washer is not energized. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Household Power supply Poor Defect of the electrical Change the electrical. 1.
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2) Defects on displaying funcion How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Main voltage Less than 85% of the Low voltage To explain that it is 1. Measure mains voltage at the wall outlet rating caused by low voltage in electric supply and...
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4) Water doesn’t come into the wash tub. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Inlet Valve 1. If water doesnʼt come though the inlet valve works(electric sound occurs) 1) Check whether water mains is cut. Water mains cut.
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5) Water fills continuously of intermittently How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Result of Check Possible Cause Wrong Installation/Leakage Drain hose laying Wrong installation. The drain hose should be 1. Check whether the drain hose is laying down.
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6) Display "LE" message and doesn't work How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check 1. In initial state display “LE ” message. 1) Measure voltage of hall sensor asm. Gray-White DC 15V No defect Hall sensor assembly...
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7) Water does not drain. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Drain Pump/Drain Valve 1. Check whether there is drain pump/ There is pump/valve Drain pump/drain valve Disassemble the drain pump/ is blocked by drain valve working sound.
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8) Water drains thought it is not the time of drain. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Drain Hose 1. Check whether the drain hose is The discharge height Wrong installation of the Put the outlet of drain hose installed properly so that the discharge is lower than...
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11) Vibration, Noise or Unbalance Error happens during spin. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Using conditions such as installation etc. 1. Check whether the washer is leveled. Not leveled. Defect of installation Level the washer.
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12) Power is automatically turned off during operation or immediately turning on the power button. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Auto Power Relay or Controller Automatically tumed Mechanical defect of the Change the switch.