2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION 2-1.FEATURES Jumbo drum LG’s jumbo drum can wash about 40% more per load than conventional washing machine. A bigger drum improves the wash performance. Protection against wrinkles With the alternate rotation of the drum, wrinkling in the laundry is minimized.
2-2.DETERMINE WASHING TIME BY FUZZY LOGIC To get the best washing performance optimal time is determined by sensing of water temperature, selected washing temperature and laundry amount. water temperature washing time the best selected FUZZY washing washing rinse time temperature LOGIC performance spin rhythm, time...
3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Power plug If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents Drawer or a similarly qualified person in (For detergent and order to avoid a hazard. fabric softener) Control panel Drum Door Lower cover...
4. INSTALLATION Before servicing ask the customer what the trouble is. Check the adjustment (power supply is 220-240V, remove the transit bolts..) Check the troubles referring to the troubleshooting. Decide service steps referring to disassembly instructions. Then, service and repair. After servicing, operate the appliance to see whether it works O K or NOT.
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HOW TO CONNECT INLET HOSE Check that the rubber washer is inside of the valve connector. Connect the inlet hose firmly to prevent leak. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE Make sure that the hose is not twisted. Avoid submerging the end of the hose. The drain hose should be placed under 100cm from the floor.
TEST OPERATION Preparation for Press the power button. Press the START/PAUSE washing. button. Connect the power plug to In case of cotton program. the outlet. Connect the inlet hose. Check the water heating. Check automatic reverse Check the water supply. turn.
/ PROGRAM CHART 6. WIRING DIAGRAM Pre Wash : •If the laundry is heavily soiled, “Pre Wash” course is effective. •Pre Wash is available in Cotton and Synthetic. Time Save : • This option can be used to reduce the time of a wash program. •...
7-4.ERROR DISPLAY. If you press the Start/Pause button when an error in displayed, any error except S/W ERROR will disappear and the machine will change into pause status. In case of if the error is not resolved within 20 sec. In the case of other errors, if the error is not resolved within 4 min.
8. ERROR DIAGNOSIS AND CHECK LIST 8-1.DIAGNOSIS AND ANSWER FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION SYMPTOM GUIDE FOR SERVICE CALL NO POWER Is the power plug connected firmly to 220-240V~ outlet? Power failure? or Breaker opened? Is the outlet controlled by a switch. Visit to check Water inlet trouble displayed?
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SYMPTOM GUIDE FOR SERVICE CALL DOOR OPEN ERROR Did you press the Start/Pause button when Close the door the door is open? Refer to 7-3 ERROR DISPLAY Visit to check Check if the door switch is O.K Drain Trouble displayed? Is the debris filter clogged with foreign Clean up the filter.
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SYMPTOM GUIDE FOR SERVICE CALL Suds overflow from the Is low-sudsing detergent for the durm appliance. washing machine used? (In this condition, wash and spin do not operate LOW SUDSING normally) Is the proper amount of detergent used DETERGENT as recommended? Recommend to reduce the amount of detergent.
8-2.FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION 1. Be careful of electric shock or disconnecting the parts while troubleshooting. 2. First of all, check the connection of each part terminal with wiring diagram. 3. If you replace the PWB assembly (Main), put in the connectors correctly. NO POWER When measuring the voltage of the outlet, Check the fuse?
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NO WATER SUPPLY Is the water supply shut-off? Is the tap opened? Open the tap. Is the inlet valve filter clogged with impurity? Clean the filter. option (HOT) Is resistance of the inlet valve connector Replace the inlet valve. between the 2 to 8 Check the voltage between each terminals of inlet Replace PWB assembly Valve is 220 - 240V~.
SOFTENER DOES NOT FLOW IN option (HOT) Refer to Is water supplied? NO WATER SUPPLY Are receptacles correctly connected to the terminals Check the wiring on the of inlet valve? dispenser. Wiring diagram Put it in the correct Is softener put in the correct compartment of compartment.
HEATING WITHOUT WATER Replace the sensor When pressing [Option] and [Spin] at the same time (pressure). after draining, is the water level frequency 252 or more? Replace the sensor When pressing [Option], [Spin] buttons at the (pressure). same time while wash, is the water level frequency between 220 - 240? Replace the PWB assembly.
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WASH HEATER TROUBLE When checking the voltage between two receptacles of the PWB assembly during Replace the PWB washing. assembly. Is the voltage AC 220-240V? AC 220-240V After power off, is the resistance between yellow Normal. wire and red wire of connector 10 to 30 ? Replace the heater After power off, is the resistance of heater...
SPIN TROUBLE Check the sensor (Pressure) or hose Check on the spinning, is the frequency of the (Sensor). water level 248 or more. The frequency can be If the problem is on the checked by pressing the [Option] and [Spin] buttons at sensor or the hose, replace the same time on the program.
9. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Be sure to unplug the machine out of the outlet before disassembling and repairing the parts. CONTROL PANEL Unscrew 2 screws on the back of the top plate. PLATE ASSEMBLY (TOP) Pull the top plate backward and upward as shown. Disconnect the PWB Assembly connector from Main lead wire Assembly.
DISPENSER ASSEMBLY Disassemble the top plate assembly. Pull out the drawer to arrow direction. Unscrew 2 screws. DRAWER The hose clamps and the hose are disassembled. Option The ventilation bellows and the water inlet bellows are disassembled on the tub. DISPENSOR ASSEMBLY...
INLET VALVE Disconnect the wiring receptacle. Unscrew 2 screws from the back. When reconnecting the connector VALVE #1 (MAIN) Whited/Black-Black VALVE #2 (PRE) Black - Gray VALVE #3 (HOT) Blue/White - Black LOWER COVER Open the lower cover plate by using a finger and pull out the lower cover in the arrow direction after a screw is unscrewed.
GASKET ASSEMBLY Take apart the cabinet gasket clamp. Unscrew 2 screws from the cabinet cover. Open the lower cover cap and unscrew 1 screw inside. Take apart the lower cover. Unscrew all the screws on the upper and lower sides of the cabinet cover.
PULLEY, MOTOR, DAMPER Remove the back cover. Take off the belt turning the pulley. Unscrew the bolt to pull out the pulley. (PULLEY) Unscrew 2 screws from the bracket. Push the motor in the arrow direction for disassembling. When reassembling the motor, make sure that motor mounting bushings are not taken off from the bracket.
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PUMP Remove pump outlet hose. Pump Outlet Hose Remove tub pump bellows. Remove cap (Remaining Hose.) Tub Pump Disconnect the wiring. Screw Bellows Unscrew 2 screws. Remove the pump. (Remaining Hose) HEATER Loosen the M6 heater nut to pull out the heater. CAUTION When mounting the heater, be sure to insert the heater into the heater clip on the bottom of the tub.
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SWITCH ASSEMBLY, DOOR LOCK Take apart the cabinet cover clamp and release the gasket. Unscrew 2 screws holding the door lock. Disconnect the door lock from the wiring connector. WHEN FOREIGN MATERIAL IS STUCK BETWEEN DRUM AND TUB Remove the heater. Remove the foreign material (wire, coin and others) by inserting a long bar through the hole.