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- Page 1 WASHING MACHINE SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION Before servicing the washer, Read the safety precautions in the manual. MODELS : WF-HV150DD / WFS1638EKD / WT-R1575TH / WFS1658EKD WFS1718EKD / WFS1728EKD / WFS1738EKD / WFS1758EKD WFS1538EKD...
- Page 2 APRIL. 2005 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No.: MFL40322121...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTION! DISASSEMBLE POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES IMPROTANT SAFERY NOTICE! This service information is intended for individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair this appliance may result in personal injury or property damage. The manufacturer or seller can not be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use. -
Page 4: Specifications
1. SPECIFICATIONS POWER SOURSE Refer to rating label on the back of Washer INPUT Refer to rating label on the back of Washer CAPACITY Refer to rating label on the back of Washer INNER TUB Plastic / Stainless INLET WATER 0.5kgf/cm ~ 6kgf/cm PRESSURE... -
Page 5: Installation Instructions
2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2-1. HOW TO ADJUST LEVEL Installation area • Install the washer on flat and firm surface. Checking level • Open the lid, and check if the washer is correctly leveled by looking down from the top. Adjustable leg Turn the adjustable legs to set the washer horizontal (2 EA). - Page 6 Checking slope Confirming level • If installation surface is tilted, the • Place the washer to original position washer will be shaken. and confirm the level. Horizontal setting Distance between drain hose and the wall • Lift up the front of the washer and •...
- Page 7 2-2. CONNECTING WATER SUPPLY HOSE Before connecting Water Supply Hose to water tap, check your hose type and choose correct instruction. Water Supply Hose may vary according to the country. Make sure connect blue inlet hose to COLD water tab, and orange inlet hose to HOT water tab. Connecting Water Supply Hose to water tap Normal Type {Normal tab without thread &...
- Page 8 One Touch Type (NORMAL TAB WITHOUY THREAD & ONE TOUCH TYPE INLET HOSE.) Separate Middle connector from Water Supply Hose Separate Middle connector from the Water Conector Middle connector Etiqueta Fija Fixed Stiicker Supply Hose by pulling the Pressing Rod and Medio Manija de Presión Pressing Handle...
- Page 9 Screw Type Attach the water supply hose to the tap. Push the water supply hose up so that the rubber packing within the hose can adhere completely to the tap. Connect the water supply hose to the tap. Connect the water supply hose to the tap and then tighten it by screwing it to the right.
- Page 10 2-3. CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE For pump model • Connect the drain hose to the • Attach the clip to the drain hose. • Check that the drain hose is outlet of the drain pump located And then push it toward the body hung up over the edge of the at the rear of the washing of the washing machine as...
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Page 11: Operating Instructions
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTION 3-1. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS BODY POWDER AND LIQUID WATER DETERGENT BOX SUPPLY HOSE Make sure the water does not leak. POWER PLUG If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its FUNCTION service agents or SELECTOR... -
Page 12: Before Starting To Wash
Use nylon nets for long, DELICATE items. For laundry with long strings or long length , a net will prevent tangling during washing. Fasten zippers, hook, and strings to make sure that these items don't snag on other clothes. Nylon net is not supplied by LG. - Page 13 Using Water Amount of WATER LEVEL • This machine detects the quantity of laundry automatically, then sets the WATER LEVEL and displays the amount of detergent to be used. • When you select a wash program, the WATER LEVEL will be shown on the control panel.
- Page 14 Using Detergent Detergent Follow the Detergent package directions. Using too little Detergent is a common cause of laundry problems as is if too much detergent is used. Only more Detergent if you have hard water, large loads, greasy or oily soils or lower Water Temperature. Choosing the right Detergent We recommend the use of drum type, low sudsing high efficiency Detergent(powder,liquid or concentrated).
- Page 15 Using Fabric Softener If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the right-hand compartment. Use only liquid fabric softener. Dilute with water if necessary before adding to the maximum fill line. • Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener, which could stain clothes.
- Page 16 SPECIAL GUIDE FOR STAIN REMOVAL WARNING Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: •...
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Page 17: Function Of Each Button
3-3. FUNCTION OF EACH BUTTON for 1 valve model TIME LEFT, DELAY START WATER BUTTON BEEPER BUTTON (RESERVATION), ALARM INDICATION • Use to select Beeper • Use to select the proper amount of water in • Time left - During operation, the remaining Pressing the button allows relation to the weight and type of laundry. - Page 18 WASHING CONDITION INDICATOR (OPTION) • It only operates in FUZZY Program. • During being detected by the sensor, the LED flashes green, orange and red in turn. And, after detecting, the LED lights a specific color according to the detecting condition as follows: If the current washing condition (Detergent quantity, Water Temperature, water quality, etc.) is determined as better than the standard one, it optimizes the algorithm to save the energy by decreasing washing time/strength, and the LED automatically turns to red.
- Page 19 3-3. FUNCTION OF EACH BUTTON for 2 valve model TIME LEFT, DELAY START WATER TEMPERATURE WATER BUTTON BUTTON (OPTION) (RESERVATION), ALARM INDICATION • Use to select Water • Use to select the proper amount of water in • Time left - During operation, the remaining Temperature.
- Page 20 WASHING CONDITION INDICATOR (OPTION) • It only operates in FUZZY Program. • During being detected by the sensor, the LED flashes green, orange and red in turn. And, after detecting, the LED lights a specific color according to the detecting condition as follows: If the current washing condition (Detergent quantity, Water Temperature, water quality, etc.) is determined as better than the standard one, it optimizes the algorithm to save the energy by decreasing washing time/strength, and the LED automatically turns to red.
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Page 21: Washing Programs
3-4. WASHING PROGRAMS Washing Programs the Detergent laundry (Normal Wash) Used for normal loads, this mode • Add the appropriate automatically selects the most quantity of Detergent appropriate conditions and as indicated by the completes the sequence in one WATER LEVEL. operation. - Page 22 Close the lid Finish Caution & Note • If water is already in the tub, or putting wet laundry into the tub before starting will increase the WATER LEVEL. • The pulsator rotates for • When the wash • Water will be •...
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Page 23: Other Functions
3-5. OTHERS FUNCTIONS 1) SOAK Wash Use this mode to wash normal clothes or thick and heavy clothes which are excessively dirty. SOAK mode can be used with FUZZY or JEAN or SILENT or FAVORITE program. Press the POWER (AUTO OFF) button to turn power on. Press the PROGRAM button to select the washing program. - Page 24 2) FAVORITE Wash Pressing the FAVORITE button allows you to store your FAVORITE wash conditions in the normal cycle memory and then recall it for use at a later time. Press the POWER (AUTO OFF) button to turn power on. Select the FAVORITE program.
- Page 25 3) SILENT Wash Use this program to wash quietly in SILENT especially during late night and dawn. Press the POWER (AUTO OFF) button to turn power on. Press the PROGRAM button to select SILENT program. Add the laundry into the washing tub. Press the START/PAUSE button.
- Page 26 4) TUB CLEAN If scrud is allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains on your clothes or unpleasant smell in your washer. Scrud is the way build-up that can occur within any washer when the fabric softener comes into contact with Detergent, and according to particular degree of dirtiness or quality of water to be use, in these case, use this program to clean inner tub and outer tub.
- Page 27 5) DELAY START (RESERVATION) Wash DELAY START (RESERVATION) Wash is used to delay the finishing time of the operation. The hours to be delayed can be set by the user accordingly. The time on the display is the finishing time, not the start time. Press the POWER (AUTO OFF) button to turn power on.
- Page 28 6) AIR DRY AIR DRY for your laundary. Press the POWER (AUTO OFF) button to turn power on. When you press the Air dry button for 3 seconds, the Air dry course will be selected. • When the Air dry is selected other buttons will be inactive. •...
- Page 29 8) Option Washing When you only need the Wash, Wash/Rinse or Rinse cycles, these can be set manually. Press the POWER (AUTO OFF) button to turn power on. Only Spin Only Wash Only Rinse Press the WASH button to Press the RINSE button to Press the SPIN button to select the desired timing.
- Page 30 9) Other Useful Functions Child Lock Function If you want to lock all the keys to prevent settings from being changed by a child, you can use the child lock option. How to Lock Press the POWER (AUTO OFF) button. •...
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Page 31: Care And Maintenance
3-6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE When there is a possibility of freezing ambient temperatures. • Close the water taps and remove the Water Supply Hose. • Remove the water which remains in the water supply. • Lower the drain hose and drain the water in the bowl and the drain hose by spinning. If frozen •... -
Page 32: Service Information
4. SERVICE INFORMATION 4-1. DISPLAY DIAGRAM... -
Page 33: Main Diagram
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Page 34: Wiring Diagram
4-3. WIRING DIAGRAM for Pump model for Non-Pump model... - Page 35 4-3. WIRING DIAGRAM for 1 valve model...
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Page 36: Program Time Chart
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Page 37: Disassembly Instruction
4-5. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION Be sure to unplug the power to repair and replace electric parts. CAUTION FOR ELECTROSTATICS Be sure to make earth connection for trouble diagnosis and parts replacement. If impossible, touch earth wire on the body to remove electric deviation between the body and product before work. - Page 38 2) Disassembly of Back Panel, Power Cord, Inlet Valve & BP Sensor Remove two back panel fixing screws in the back side. Disassemble the back panel. Disconnect two connectors and disassemble the power cord. Remove a valve fixing screw & disconnect the leads form the inlet valve.
- Page 39 3) Disassembly of Back cover, Drain Pump. Remove back cover fixing screws then disassemble the back cover. Disconnect the leads and the drain hose-p from the drain pump. Remove the pump fixing screws and the connector hose disassemble the drain pump. 4) Replacement of Damper asm Separate top cover from washing machine.
- Page 40 6) Replacement of Rotor & Stator Disassemble rotor nut with boxer(M18) or spaner. ( In assembled, the force is over than 200kgf.cm) Disassemble rotor, pull out the rotor as shown the figure. Fixing Bolt Disconnect fixing screw and disassemble the water guide.
- Page 41 SNAP RING. Loosen the 6 fixing screws on the stator. (Lower upper position screws) Check the direction of SNAP RING. (The handle of snap ring is toward to rotor and stator.) Preventing fallen the stator, tighten with one hand and then loosen the last screw.
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Page 42: Trouble Shooting Against Common Washing Problems
4-6. TROUBLE SHOOTING AGAINST COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Many washing problems involve poor soil & stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these instructions. WASH PROBLEM Problems Possible Causes Solutions & Preventive Measures Poor soil •... -
Page 43: Trouble Shooting According To Error Message
4-7. TROUBLE SHOOTING METHODS ACCORIDNG TO ERROR MESSAGE For more detailed information for trouble shooting refer to page 42 to 51. ERROR DECISION CAUSE FOR ERROR ERROR REMEDY BASIS OCCURRENCE WATER WATER LEVEL Water faucet is closed? Open water faucet. SUPPLY dose not rise to Water supply is interrupted. - Page 44 ERROR DECISION CAUSE FOR ERROR ERROR REMEDY BASIS OCCURRENCE PRESSURE Water Pressure Connector the PRESSURE Correct the connector SENSOR Switch is off. S/W ASM or BLUE 4 pin contact. connector to P.W.B ASM has bad connection. PRESSURE S/W is bad. (In Replace PRESSURE S/W the initial state of QC TEST ASM.
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Page 45: How To Diagnose And Repair By Symptom
4-8. HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR BY SYMPTOM 1) Washer is not energized. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Household Power supply Poor Defect of the electrical Change the electrical. 1. - Page 46 2) Defects on displaying funcion How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Main voltage Less than 85% of the Low voltage To explain that it is 1. Measure mains voltage at the wall outlet rating caused by low voltage in electric supply and...
- Page 47 4) Water doesn’t come into the wash tub. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Inlet Valve 1. If water doesn’t come though the inlet valve works(electric sound occurs) 1) Check whether water mains is cut. Water mains cut.
- Page 48 5) Water fills continuously of intermittently How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Wrong Installation/Leakage 1. Check whether the drain hose is laying Drain hose laying Wrong installation. The drain hose should be down.
- Page 49 6) Display "LE" message and doesn't work How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check 1. In initial state display “LE ” message. 1) Measure voltage of hall sensor asm. Gray-White DC 15V No defect Hall sensor assembly...
- Page 50 7) Water does not drain. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Drain Pump 1. Check whether there is drain pump There is pump Drain pump is blocked by Disassemble the drain working sound.
- Page 51 8) Water drains thought it is not the time of drain. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Drain Hose 1. Check whether the drain hose is The discharge height Wrong installation of the Put the outlet of drain hose installed properly so that the discharge is lower than...
- Page 52 11) Vibration, Noise or Unbalance Error happens during spin. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Using conditions such as installation etc. 1. Check whether the washer is leveled. Not leveled. Defect of installation Level the washer.
- Page 53 12) Power is automatically turned off during operation or immediately turning on the power button. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Auto Power Relay or Controller 1. Check whether power is automatically Automatically tumed Mechanical defect of the Change the switch.
- Page 54 (2) Inaccurate detecting How to repair & settle Problems Result of Check the accumulated foreign materials on • The difference between the sensing Change the sensor, clean the electrode of value measured from the supplied sensor Stop the sensor working* the sensor water by a jig and the sensor value of the product is 5 or more..
- Page 55 (5) How to use Jig How to Connect • Loosening the front panel of the washing machine Sensor and connect the sensor connecting terminal with the terminal of the jig. After supplying water to the washing bath, agitate for one minute before using the jig. Record the sensed value of the sensor attached to the current product at Test mode.
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Page 56: Exploded View
5-1. THE EXPLODED VIEW OF TOP COVER ASSEMBLY A020 A010 A030 A023 A040 A050 A240 A202 A201 A200 A062 A400 A061 A190 A241 A152 A210 A150 A160 A230 A100 A220 A160 A180 A275 A183 COLD A276... - Page 57 5-2. THE EXPLODED VIEW OF OUT CASE ASSEMBLY F070 F001 F000 F080 F082 F084 F081 F090 F020 F023 F027 F023...
- Page 58 5-3. THE EXPLODED VIEW OF TUB ASSEMBLY K005 K000 K012 K021 K020 K030 K040 K050 K061 K060 NATURAL K100 K250 K064 K370 K170 K140 K345 K340 K200 K290 K351 K230 K210 K260 K201 K305 K300...