LG WM1455HPA Owner's Manual page 46

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46 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Washer is not filling Filter is clogged.
properly.
• Make sure that inlet filters on the fill valves are not clogged. Refer to Cleaning the Water
Inlet hoses may be kinked.
• Check that inlet hoses are not kinked or clogged.
Energy efficiency
• This is a High-Efficiency (HE) washer. As a result, the water level settings for this washer
Insufficient water supply
• Make sure that both hot and cold water faucets are turned on all the way.
Washer door is open.
• Close the door and make sure that nothing is caught under the door preventing it from
Water level is too low.
• The water will not normally cover the clothes. The fill level is optimized for the wash
Water in the washer Drain hose is kinked, pinched, or clogged.
does not drain or
• Make sure that the drain hose is free of clogs or kinks and is not pinched behind or under
drains slowly.
The end of the drain hose is more than 96 inches (2.4 m) above the bottom of the
washer.
• Move the end of the drain hose so that it is lower than 96 inches (2.4 m).
Performance
Problem
Wrinkling Washer is not unloaded promptly.
• Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle is complete.
Washer is overloaded.
• The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be tightly packed with items. The
Hot and cold water inlet hoses are reversed.
• Hot water rinse can set wrinkles in garments. Check the Inlet hose connectors.
Staining Bleach or softener dispensed too soon.
• Dispenser compartment was overfilled or closed too quickly, causing the bleach or
Bleach or softener was added directly to the wash load in the drum.
• Always use the dispensers to ensure that laundry products are properly dispensed at the
Washer was not unloaded promptly.
• Always remove items from the washer as soon as possible after the cycle is completed.
Clothes were not properly sorted.
• Always wash dark colors separately from light colors and whites to prevent discoloration.
• Never wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled items.
Inlet Filters in MAINTENANCE.
may be different than for conventional washer.
closing completely.
motion to achieve the best wash performance.
the washer.
door of the washer should close easily.
softener to dispense immediately. Always measure bleach, and never use more than 1 cup.
right time in the cycle.
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution