LG WT5480C Owner's Manual page 32

32 TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE CALLING FOR
SERVICE
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Wrinkling
Excessive sudsing
Staining
Washer will not turn
ON
Wash cycle time is ion-
ger than usual
Musty or mildewy odor
inwasher
Water leaks
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Washer not unloaded promptly, i AIways remove items from the washer as soon as the
cycle is complete.
Washer overloaded. The washer can be fully loaded, but the tub should not be
j tightly packed with items. The lid of the washer should
j close easily.
Hot and cold water inlet hoses are Hot water rinse can set wrinkles in garments. Check the
reversed. 'inlet hose connections.
Too much detergent or incorrect JHE detergents are formulated specifically for High-Effi-
detergent, j ciency washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Only
l use detergent with the High-Efficiency (HE) logo. For de-
tergent quantities refer to the How to Use section.
Bleach or softener dispensed too JDispenser compartment is overfilled causing bleach or
soon. softener to dispense immediately. ALWAYS measure
j bleach to prevent overfilling - one cup maximum.
j Dispenser drawer closed too quickly causing softener to
dispense immediately.
Bleach or softener was added di-JAIways use the dispensers to ensure that laundry prod-
rectly to the wash load in the tub. j ucts are properly dispensed at the right time in the cycle.
Washer was not unloaded prompt- Always remove items from the washer as soon as pos-
ly. sible after the cycle is complete.
Clothes were not properly sorted. JAIways wash dark colors separately from light colors and
whites to prevent discoloration.
Never wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled items.
Power cord is not properly plugged Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a ground-
in. led, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz outlet.
House fuse is blown, circuit break-J Beset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase
er has tripped, or power outage fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it
has occurred, corrected by a qualified electrician.
NOTE: If the washer stopped during a cycle due to a loss of power, the washer will resume
the cycle where it stopped when the power is restored.
The washer automatically adjusts JThis is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time automati-
the wash time for the amount of j cally to provide optimal results for the selected cycle. The
laundry, water pressure and other time remaining shown in the display is only an estimate.
Actual time may vary.
Use only High-Efficiency {HE) detergent in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
Run the Tub Clean cycle regularly.
operating conditions.
incorrect or too much detergent
has been used.
inside of tub was not cleaned prop-
erly.
Oversudsing of detergent. j OversudsJng may create leaks, and may be caused by the
type and amount of detergent used. High-Efficiency de-
tergent is the only detergent recommended. Make sure
j that detergent and any additives are put into the correct
dispenser compartments. The normal amount of deter-
jgent to use is 1/4 to 1/2 of the maximum amount recom-
j mended by the detergent manufacturer. Always reduce
Jthe amount of detergent if the load is small or lightly
j soiled, or if your water is very soft. Never use more than
j the maximum amount recommended by the detergent
manufacturer.