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WASHING MACHINE SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION Before servicing the washer, Read the safety precautions in the manual. MODELS: T1566TEFT / T1666TEFT1...
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 Refer to rating label on the back of Washer POWER SOURSE Refer to rating label on the back of Washer INPUT Refer to rating label on the back of Washer CAPACITY INNER TUB Plastic / Stainless INLET WATER 0.3kgf/cm ~ 8kgf/cm PRESSURE...
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 •...
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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 Conector Middle connector Etiqueta Fija Fixed Stiicker 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.
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2-3. CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE For pump model • Connect the drain hose to the • Attach the clip to the drain hose. • Check that the drain hose is outlet of the drain pump located And then push it toward the body hung up over the edge of the at the rear of the washing of the washing machine as...
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 proper amount of Detergent. • 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. Use 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 domestic Detergent, (powder, liquid or concentrated).
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Using Liquid Bleach Bleach dispenser be bleached Dilute liquid chlorine bleach. instructions on the bottle. Powdered bleach should be mixed with water before pouring. Note Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket. This may cause change of color or damage the laundry. Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.
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SPECIAL GUIDE FOR STAIN REM OVAL 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 WATER TEMPERATURE BUTTON (OPTION) • Use to select Water Temperature. Pressing the button allows you to select COLD WARM COLD Normal Course respectively. Default setting is COLD. Warm Cold Course,...
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Display remaining time, reservation Display laundry time, and alarm for trouble progress • During operation this indicates time to • Laundry progress is finish of laundry. indicated here. indicates remaining time of • Process to be done will laundry, rinse, spin dry during operation/pause.
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3-5. OTRAS FUNCIONES 2) TUB CLEAN Course Course Course Course Course Course Course Course Course...
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3-5. OTRAS FUNCIONES 3) AIR DRY AIR DRY for your laundary.
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3-5. OTRAS FUNCIONES 4) Option Washing When you only need the Wash, Wash/Rinse or Rinse cycles, these can be set manually. Press the button, Spin select the Press the buttons, select the Press the buttons, select the desired timing of wash. desired timing of rinse.
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3-5. OTRAS FUNCIONES 5) DELAY START (RESERVATION) Wash...
3-5. OTRAS FUNCIONES 6) Other Useful Functions 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.
3-6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE When there is a fear of freezing If frozen Wash Inner-tub Inlet Hoses Exterior Long Vacations Cleaning the Inside of your Washer...
4-4. ADJUSTMENT 1) B r a k e le v e r a dju st m e n t Shown as in the figure, untighten the adjustment screw to keep clearance less than 1.9°æ0.1mm between the tip and the brake lever. And turn on the lock nut then paint it red.
4-5. D IS A S S E M B LY IN S TR UCTION 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 back side. ② Disassemble the back panel. ③ Disconnect two connectors and disassemble the power cord. ④ leads form the inlet valve. ⑤ Remove the inlet valve. ⑥...
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3) Disassembly of Lid Assembly, Top Cover, Tub Cover, Pulsator & Inner Tub Remove Q-spring & two hinge pins then Tub cover disassemble the lid assembly Remove two top cover fixing screws in the rear then disassemble the top cover. Inner tub Remove tub cover fixing screws then disassemble the tub cover.
4-6. TE S T R UN N IN G W ITHOUT W ATE R To use the CHECK PROGRAM (QC TEST MODE), press WATER LEVEL and POWER button ON without depositing any laundry. In QC TEST MODE all LEDs are on and press START(PAUSE) button to check over the following items. NO CHECK METHOD DISPLAY CHECK ITEM...
4-7. TR OUB LE S HOOTIN G A G A IN S T COM M ON W A S HIN G PR OB LE M S Many washing problems involve poor soil & stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these instructions.
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4-8. TR OUB LE S HOOTIN G M E THOD S A CCOR D IN G TO E R R OR M E S S A G E For more detailed information for trouble shooting refer to page 46 to 57. ERROR DECISION CAUSE FOR ERROR ERROR...
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ERROR DECISION CAUSE FOR ERROR ERROR REMEDY BASIS OCCURRENCE DOOR CONNECT SENSOR AUTO OFF AUNDRY ck MOT AMOUNT SENSOR ck v...
4-9. HOW TO D IA G N OS E A N D R E PA IR B Y S Y M PTOM 1) W a s h e r is n o t e n e r g ize d . Where, what &...
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2 ) D e f e ct s o n d i s p la y in g f u n ct io n Where, what & how to check? Result of Check Possible Cause How to repair & settle Main voltage To explain that it is 1.
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3 ) R e s e t d u r in g o pe r a t i o n Where, what & how to check? Result of Check Possible Cause How to repair & settle Drain Motor 1. Operate washer setting spin only, Reset happens Change the drain motor Defect of the drain...
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4) W a t e r d o e s n ’ t co m e in t o t h e w a s h bo w l. Where, what & how to check? Result of Check Possible Cause How to repair &...
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6) Pu ls a t o r d o e s n ’ t ro t a t e n o r m a lly. Where, what & how to check? Result of Check Possible Cause How to repair & settle Pulsator rotates at one direction.
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6) Pu ls a t o r d o e s n ’ t ro t a t e n o r m a lly. Where, what & how to check? Result of Check Possible Cause How to repair & settle 4.
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7) W a t e r d o e s n o t d r a in . Where, what & how to check? Result of Check Possible Cause How to repair & settle 4. Check whether the drain hose is Blocked.
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8) W a t e r d r a in s t h o u g h it is n o t t h e t im e o f d r a in . Where, what & how to check? Result of Check Possible Cause How to repair &...
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10) S pin e x t r a ct io n is n o t pro ce e d e d . Where, what & how to check? Result of Check Possible Cause How to repair & settle Motor 1. In the case that the wash motor does not Change the capacitor There is motor Defect of the...
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1 1 ) S pi n i n g i s g o i n g o n e v e n t h o u g h t h e l id is o pe n . Where, what & how to check? Result of Check Possible Cause How to repair &...
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13) V ibr a t io n , N o ise o r Un ba la n ce E r ro r h a ppe n s du r in g spin . Where, what & how to check? Result of Check Possible Cause How to repair &...
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14) Po w e r is a u t o m a t ica lly t u r n e d o ff d u r in g o pe r a t io n o r im m e d ia t e ly t u r n in g o n t h e po w e r s w it ch .