LG WT17WPBK Owner's Manual page 36

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Symptoms
Poor stain removal
Staining
Wrinkling
Musty or mildewy
odour in the appliance
Previously set stains.
• Items that have previously been washed may have stains that have been
set. These stains may be difficult to remove and may require hand washing
or pretreating to aid in stain removal.
Bleach or softener dispensed too soon.
• Dispenser compartment is overfilled causing bleach or softener to
dispense immediately. ALWAYS measure bleach to prevent overfilling.
• Close the dispenser drawer gently.
Bleach or softener was added directly to the laundry in the drum.
• Always use the dispensers to ensure that laundry products are properly
dispensed at the right time in the cycle.
Clothes were not properly sorted.
• Always wash dark colours separately from light colours and whites to
prevent discolouration.
• Never wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled items.
Appliance is not unloaded promptly.
• Always remove items from the appliance as soon as the cycle is complete.
Appliance is overloaded.
• The appliance can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be tightly
packed with items. The door of the appliance should be closed easily.
Hot and cold water supply hoses are reversed.
• Hot water rinse can set wrinkles in clothes. Check the supply hose
connections.
Inside of drum was not cleaned properly.
• Run the Tub Clean function regularly.
Possible Cause & Solution