LG WM4200 Series Owner's Manual page 33

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Problem
Banging noise when Plumbing in the home moves or flexes when the water valves in the washer shut off.
the washer is filling
• Water hammer is not caused by a defect in the washer. Install water hammer arrestors
with water. (Water
hammer)
Household water supply pressure is very high.
• Adjust household water supply regulator to a lower pressure or contact a plumber.
Operation
Problem
Water Leaking Hoses are not connected correctly.
• Check hoses and connectors for leaks, cracks, and splits.
• Check and tighten hose connections.
House drain pipes are clogged.
• The washer pumps out water very rapidly. Check for water backing up out of the drain pipe
• Contact a plumber to repair drain pipe.
Drain hose has come out of the drain connector or is not inserted far enough.
• Tie drain hose to inlet hose or standpipe to prevent it from coming out during drain.
• For smaller drain pipes, insert the drain hose into the pipe as far as the drain hose flange.
Oversudsing of detergent
• Oversudsing may create leaks, and may be caused by the type and amount of detergent
• Always reduce the amount of detergent if the load is small or lightly soiled, or if the water
• Never use more than the maximum amount recommended by the detergent
Excessive sudsing Too much detergent or incorrect detergent
• HE detergents are formulated specifically for HE (High-Efficiency) washers and contain
• For detergent quantities refer to Detergent Use in OPERATION. If sudsing or detergent
Washer will not turn Power cord is not properly plugged in.
on.
• Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a grounded, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60 Hz
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a
Wash cycle time is The washer automatically adjusts the wash time for the amount of laundry, water
longer than usual. pressure and other operating conditions.
• This is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time automatically to provide optimal results for
(purchased separately at hardware or home improvement store) between the fill hose and
the washer for best results.
during drain. If water is seen coming out of the drain, check for proper drain hose
installation and check for restrictions in the drain.
For larger drain pipes, insert the drain hose into the pipe 1 - 2 inches past the flange.
used. HE (High-Efficiency) detergent is the only detergent recommended. The normal
amount of detergent to use is 1/4 to 1/2 of the maximum amount recommended by the
detergent manufacturer.
is very soft.
manufacturer.
suds reducing agents. Only use detergent with the HE (High-Efficiency) logo.
residue continues to be an issue, add an extra rinse.
outlet.
circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
the selected cycle. The time remaining shown in the display is only an estimate. Actual time
may vary.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution
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