Website:http://biz.lgservice.com WASHING MACHINE SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS CORRECTLY BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT. MODEL :WM3997H*A...
2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION 2-1. FEATURES Ultra Capacity The larger drum enables not just higher head drop and stronger centrifugal force, but also less tangling and wrinkling of the laundry. Heavier loads, such as king size comforters, blankets, and curtains, can be washed. Direct Drive System The advanced brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without belt and pulley.
2-2. NEURO FUZZY WASHING TIME OPTIMIZATION To get the best washing performance, optimal time is determined by the water temperature, the selected washing temperature, and the size of the load. water temperature washing time the best selected NEURO- washing rinsing time washing FUZZY temperature...
2-5. THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED While program is operating. When a power failed and power plug is taken out in operation. While Door Lock lights turn on. White the motor is in the process of inertial rotating, through the operation is paused. 2-6.
4. INSTALLATION & TEST Before servicing, ask the customer what the trouble is. When installing or repairing the washer, put on long gloves and safety glasses. Check the setup (power supply is 120 V , remove the transit bolts, level the washer, etc.) Check with the troubleshooting guide.
HOW TO CONNECT THE INLET HOSE Verify that the rubber washer is inside of the Cold valve connector. Tighten the inlet hose securely to prevent leaks. Install the inlet hose to correct temperature water tap. Otherwise, it cause drips on the drawer panel handle and drawer panel.
7 TEST OPERATION Preparation for Press the POWER button. Press the START/PAUSE washing. button. • Connect the power plug to the outlet. • Listen for a click to determine if the • Connect the inlet hoses. door has locked. Check the water heating Check the automatic reverse Check the water supply.
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• The connector (3-pin, male, white) in the MOTOR LOCKED MOTOR HARNESS is not connected to the connector (3-pin, ERROR female, white) of STATOR ASSEMBLY. • The electric contact between the connectors (3-pin, male, white) in the MOTOR HARNESS and 4-pin, female, white connector in the MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY is bad or unstable.
8-3. FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION 1. Be careful of electric shock if disconnecting parts while troubleshooting. 2. First of all, check the connection of each electrical terminal with the wiring diagram. 3. If you replace the MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY, reinsert the connectors correctly. NO POWER Check the fuse or reset Is the supplied voltage 220V AC?
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If it still has severe vibration and noise, regulate a specific spin speed that generates excessive vibration and noise as follows: 1) Put an unbalance part (rubber) inside of the drum. 2) Start the QC test mode (Refer to section 7-2). 3) Press Delay Wash button, then ‘...
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Replace the thermistor. Is the resistance of thermistors on dry duct 6322FR2046C : Dry 2.5k - 180k (at 100 Duct Disassemble the cabinet cover and condensing bellows. Clean the bellows Is there any foreign object in the condensing bellows. Disassemble the dry fan assembly and dry duct upper, and remove foreign objects in duct and fan.
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Be sure to unplug the machine before disassembling and repairing the parts. CONTROL PANEL 1 Unscrew 2 screws on the back of the top plate. TOP PLATE ASSEMBLY 2 Pull the top plate backward and upward as shown. 3 Disconnect the Display PWB assembly connector from the cabling.
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MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY Disconnect the POWER connector and the pressure switch assembly. Remove the protective cover. PROTECT COVER Disconnect the connectors. Unscrew 1 screw on the back. Remove the main PWB.
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Open the door. Unscrew the 7 screws from the HINGE COVER. Put a flat ( - ) screwdriver into the openng of the hinge, and pull out the hinge cover. Unscrew a screw from the lower side of door. Disassemble the door upward. Be careful! The door is heavy.
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CABINET COVER Unscrew the 5 screws from upper of the cabinet cover. Unscrew the screw from the filter cover. Put a flat ( - ) screwdriver or putty knife into the hinge slots at the bottom of the cover and pry it out.
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Open the door. Disassemble the clamp assembly. Tilt the cabinet cover. Disconnect the door switch connector. NOTE : When assembling the cabinet cover, connect the door switch connector. Lift and separate the cabinet cover. Disassemble the clamp assembly. Disassemble the gasket.
DOOR Open the door. Unscrew the 4 screws from the hinge. (Use the 8mm tool.) Disassemble the door upward. DOOR LOCK SWITCH ASSEMBLY Open the door and remove the gasket using the special gasket pliers. Unscrew the 2 screws. NOTE •...
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PUMP Disassemble the cabinet cover. CIRCULATION Separate the pump hose, the bellows, the HOSE circulation hose assembly from the pump PUMP HOSE assembly. BELLOWS Disassemble the pump assembly. HEATER Disassemble the cabinet cover. Separate 2 connectors from the heater. Loosen the nut and pull out the heater. CAUTION •...
WHEN FOREIGN OBJECT IS STUCK BETWEEN DRUM AND TUB Disassemble the cabinet cover. Separate the heater from the tub. Remove any foreign objects (wire, coin, etc.) by inserting a long bar in the opening. LAMP ASSEMBLY Unscrew 2 screws on the back of the top plate. TOP PLATE ASSEMBLY Pull the top plate backward and upward as shown.
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MOTOR/DAMPER Disassemble the back cover. Rotor Remove the bolt. Pull out the rotor. Bolt Unscrew the 2 screws from the tub bracket. Remove the 6 bolts on the stator. Unplug the 2 connectors from the stator. Disassemble the damper hinges from the tub DAMPER HINGE, and base.