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LG WM2020C Series User's Manual & Installation Instructions

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WA S HIN G MACHIN E
IN STA L L AT IO N IN ST RUCT IO N S
instructions carefully. This wll simplify installation and ensure that the
washer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near
the washer after installation for future reference.
GUÍA D EL USUA RIO E
IN ST RUCCIO N ES D E IN STA L ACIÓ N
Antes de comenzar la instalación, lea atentamente estas instruccio-
nes. Esto simplificará la instalación y asegurará que la lavadora está
instalada en forma correcta y segura. Conserve estas instrucciones
cerca de la lavadora luego de la instalación para futuras consultas.
MACHINE À LAVER
GUID E D E L ' UT IL IS AT EUR ET
D IRECT IV ES D ' IN STA L L AT IO N
Avant de commencer à installer votre machine à laver, lisez at-
tentivement ces instructions. Cela simplifiera votre installation
et assurera que la machine à laver est installée correctement et
en toute sécurité. Conservez ces instructions à proximité de la
machine à laver après son installation, pour référence future.
Designed specially to use only
HE (High-Efficiency) detergent
Diseñada específicamente para usar con
el detergente tipo HE (Alta eficiencia)
Spécialement conçu pour
utilisation avec un détergent haute ef-
ficacité uniquement
P/No. MFL62526837
USER' S GUIDE &
Before beginning installation, read these
L AVA DO RA
Mod el/Mod elo/Mod èle
WM2020C*
To contact LG Electronics, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week:
1-800-243-0000
Or visit us on the Web at: us.lge.com
Número telefónico de LG Electronics, las 24 horas
del día, 7 días a la semana:
1-800-243-0000
O visítenos en la Web en: us.lge.com
To contact LG Electronics, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week:
1-888-LGCANADA
Or visit us on the Web at: ca.lge.com
Pour contacter LG Electronics, 24 heures par jour,
7 jours par semaine :
1-888-LGCANADA
Ou visitez notre site Web à l'adresse : ca.lge.com

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  • Page 1 To contact LG Electronics, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800-243-0000 Or visit us on the Web at: us.lge.com Número telefónico de LG Electronics, las 24 horas del día, 7 días a la semana: 1-800-243-0000 WA S HIN G MACHIN E O visítenos en la Web en: us.lge.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    THANK YOU! PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features ............. 7 Congratulations on your purchase Key Parts and Components ........8 and welcome to the LG family. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Choose the Proper Location ........9 Your new LG Steam Washer™ Clearances ............. 9 Flooring ..............

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

  • Page 4: Basic Safety Precautions

    I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fi...
  • Page 5 I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

  • Page 6: Save These Instructions

    I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fi...

  • Page 7: Parts And Features

    PA RT S A N D F E AT U R E S SPECIAL FEATURES DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER This four-compartment drawer provides separate dispensers for prewash and main wash detergent, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. EASY-ACCESS LOCKING DOOR Extra-large door locks during operation and features a delay to prevent the door from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered.

  • Page 8: Key Parts And Components

    PA RT S A N D F E AT U R E S KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. LARGE-CAPACITY STAINLESS STEEL DRUM The large capacity stainless steel drum offers extreme durability and is tilted to improve...

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION • Do not remove ground prong. Do not use WARNING an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a •...

  • Page 10: Flooring

    I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer NOTE: Before installing the MUST be installed on a solidly constructed fl oor. washer, make sure the floor is See the NOTE at right.

  • Page 11: Unpacking And Removing Shipping Bolts

    I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to remove the foam tub support in the middle of the carton base.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Water Lines

    • I M P O RTA N T: U s e O N LY t h e i n l e t h o s e s on washer) provided by LG with this laundry product. Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fit or function correctly.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Drain Line

    I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE Option 1: Standpipe • The drain hose should always be properly secured. Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property Elbow damage.

  • Page 14: Leveling The Washer

    I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of your new washer spins at very high • All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the fl oor. speeds, up to 1,100 RPM.

  • Page 15: How To Use

    H O W TO U S E SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels Grouping Similar Items Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels For best results, sort clothes into loads that can that include instructions for proper care. be washed with the same wash cycle. Different fabrics have different care requirements.

  • Page 16: Selecting Detergent

    H O W TO U S E SELECTING DETERGENT IMPORTANT: Your washing machine is IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry designed for use with only High-Efficiency products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid (HE) detergents. HE detergents are formulated fabric softener, on top of your washer or dryer.

  • Page 17: Loading The Dispenser

    H O W TO U S E LOADING THE DISPENSER Prewash Detergent Compartment Liquid Bleach Compartment Add liquid or powered detergent to this This compartment holds liquid chlorine bleach, compartment to automatically dispense when which will be dispensed automatically at the using the Prewash option.

  • Page 18: Control Panel Features

    H O W TO U S E CONTROL PANEL FEATURES POWER ON/OFF BUTTON CYCLE SETTINGS BUTTONS Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn Use these buttons to adjust the desired cycle the washer OFF. options for the selected cycle. NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings DELAY WASH BUTTON...

  • Page 19: Cycle Guide

    H O W TO U S E CYCLE GUIDE The cycle guide below shows the options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. Tap Cold/Cold Tap Cold/Cold Tap Cold/Cold Tap Cold/Cold Tap Cold/Cold NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available with every cycle.

  • Page 20: The Time And Status Display

    H O W TO U S E THE TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the cycle progress and estimated time remaining, cycle options, and other status messages for your washer. DOOR LOCK INDICATOR ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING Indicates that the door is locked.

  • Page 21: Operating The Washer

    H O W TO U S E OPERATING THE WASHER Once you have loaded the washer and added laundry products (detergent, bleach, and/or fabric softener): Press the START/PAUSE button to begin Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the the cycle. The door will latch, washer.

  • Page 22: Cycle Setting Buttons

    H O W TO U S E CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS SPIN SPEED Each cycle has preset settings that are selected automatically. You may also customize the The washer drum spins at up to 1,100 RPM. settings using the cycle setting buttons. Press the This extracts more water button for that setting until the indicator light for from clothes, reducing...

  • Page 23: Custom Program

    H O W TO U S E CUSTOM PROGRAM CUSTOM PROGRAM allows you IMPORTANT: If you press and hold the to store a customized wash cycle CUSTOM PROGRAM button for 3 seconds, you for future use. It allows you to save will overwrite any previously stored CUSTOM favorite temperature, spin speed, soil PROGRAM.

  • Page 24: Cycle Option Buttons

    H O W TO U S E CYCLE OPTION BUTTONS Your washing machine features several additional RINSE + SPIN cycle options to customize cycles to meet your Select this option to rinse and spin a individual needs. Certain option buttons also load separately from a regular cycle.

  • Page 25: Special Functions

    H O W TO U S E SPECIAL FUNCTIONS The option buttons also activate special SPINSENSE™ functions, including LOAD SIZE, BEEPER SPINSENSE™ can be used to help reduce or ON/OFF, CHILD LOCK, TUB CLEAN, and eliminate vibrations, especially on wood SPINSENSE™.

  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning

    C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G REGULAR CLEANING WARNING: • Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury,fire, electrical shock or death. •...

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Washer

    C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G REGULAR CLEANING (cont.) Storing the Washer Remove the inserts from the dispenser. Drain any water in compartments and dry the If the washer will not be used for an extended compartments.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    IMPORTANT: Use extreme care when removing and cleaning the filters. If the filters cannot be cleaned or are damaged, do NOT operate the washer without the inlet filters. Contact LG Customer Service or a qualified LG servicer. IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product.
  • Page 29 C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G MAINTENANCE (cont.) Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter Lint and other objects may accumulate and clog the drain pump filter. If the washer fails to drain properly, unplug the washer and allow the water to cool, if necessary, before proceeding.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR The following sounds may be heard while the washer is operating. They are normal. Humming or gurgling: Clicking: Drain pump pumping water from the washer at Door lock relay when the door locks and unlocks.
  • Page 31 T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Wrinkling • W a s h e r n o t u n l o a d e d •...
  • Page 32 T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions The display shows: • Load is too small. • Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. •...

  • Page 33: Specifications/Optional Accessories

    179 lb (81 kg) Max. Spin Speed 1,100RPM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at, us.lge.com, ca.lge.com. Pedestal Stacking Kit Give your LG washer and dryer a boost If space is at a premium, use this kit to with matching 14-inch high pedestals.
  • Page 34 LG WASHING MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY - USA Your LG Washing Machine will be will repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or work- manship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) set forth below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product.

  • Page 35: Product Registration Information

    WARRANTY: Should your LG Washer (“Product”) fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase. This warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only to a Product distributed in Canada by LG Canada or an authorized Canadian distributor thereof.

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