Troubleshooting - LG WT1485CW Owner's Manual

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roubleshooting
Look for your problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often than not, this
will give you the answer to your problem, and you'll be able to carry on without having to
telephone your service center.
WASH PROBLEM
Problem
Lint or residue
on clothes
Detergent on
clothes
Black spots on
clothes
Fabric damage
(snags, holes,
tears, rips or
excessive wear)
Possible Causes
Incorrect sorting
Wash time too long
Natural by product
when washing
certain items
Detergent does
not dissolve
Incorrect use of
fabric softener
Dye transfer
Not enough
detergent used
A build-up caused
by the interaction
of fabric softener
and detergent.
Pins, snaps, hooks,
sharp buttons, belt
buckles, zippers,
and sharp objects
left in pockets
Chemical Damage
a. Chlorine Bleach
b. Battery Acid
c. Hydrogen Peroxide
d. Skin & Hair Care
Products
Non-chemical Damage
a. Age & Normal Use
b. Poor Construction
c. Overloading
d. Mice & Insects
e. Sunlight
What To Do
• Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
• Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
• Some lint is normal. Using the dryer should remove
any lint not removed by the washer.
• Use warmer water for wash.
• Try pre-dissolving the detergent in warm water.
• Try a liquid detergent.
• When filling dispenser, do not splash or overfill.
• Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes.
• Separate whites or lightly colored items from
dark colors.
• Wash and dry non-colorfast clothes separately.
• Insufficient detergent for the amount of soil on the
clothes can remain black marks on clothes.
• Cleaning the inside of your washing machine.
(Refer to page 9.)
• Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers.
• Remove any loose support wires.
• Remove objects in pockets.
• Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.
• Dilute bleach and use the dispenser.
(Refer to page 9.)
• Pay attention to loads stained with acids or skin
and hair care products - these can remove color
and cause holes or tears in fabrics.
• Check construction carefully when purchasing.
• Mend any damage before laundering.