LG WM1455HWA.ABWEPUS Owner's Manual page 45

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Problem
Incomplete or no
Too much detergent used.
dispensing of
• Make sure that the suggested amount of detergent is used according to the
detergent
NOTE
• Always use as little detergent as possible. HE (High-Efficiency) washers need very little
Insufficient water supply
• Make sure that both hot and cold water faucets are turned on all the way.
Normal residue
• It is normal for a small amount of detergent to remain in the dispenser. If this residue
Washer will not
Control panel has powered off due to inactivity.
operate.
• This is normal. Press the Power button to turn on the washer.
Washer is unplugged.
• Make sure that the power cord is plugged securely into an electrical outlet.
Water supply is turned off.
• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controls are not set properly.
• Make sure that the cycle was set correctly, close the door and press the Start/Pause
Door is open.
• Close the door and make sure that nothing is caught under the door preventing it from
Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/blown.
• Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. The washer should be
Start/Pause button was not pressed after the cycle was set.
• Press the Power button then reselect the desired cycle and press the Start/Pause button.
Extremely low water pressure.
• Check another faucet in the house to make sure that household water pressure is
Washer is too cold.
• If the washer has been exposed to temperatures below freezing for an extended period of
Washer stops for a
A motor protection device has been activated to prevent overheating of the motor.
few minutes and
• This is normal. If the motor protection device is activated, the washer will stop for a few
then restarts.
Washer is not filling
Filter is clogged.
properly.
• Make sure that inlet filters on the fill valves are not clogged. Refer to Cleaning the Water
manufacturer's recommendations. You may also dilute the detergent with water to the
maximum fill line on the compartment to avoid clogging. Use only HE (High-Efficiency)
detergent.
detergent to achieve optimum results. Using too much detergent will cause poor wash and
rinse performance and may contribute to odors in the washer.
builds up, it can interfere with normal dispensing of detergents. Refer to the cleaning
instructions.
button to start the wash cycle.
closing completely.
on a dedicated branch circuit.
If the Start/Pause button is not pressed within a certain time, the washer will be turned
off. (The time varies by model, from 4 to 60 minutes.).
adequate.
time, allow it to warm up before pressing the Power button. Otherwise, the display will not
come on.
minutes and then start again.
Inlet Filters in MAINTENANCE.
Possible Cause & Solution
TROUBLESHOOTING
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