LG WM4080H A Series Owner's Manual page 49

Problem
Wrinkling 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.
Poor stain removal Proper options are not selected.
• Heavier soils and tougher stains may require extra cleaning power. Select the Heavy Soil
Previously set stains.
• Articles that have previously been washed may have stains that have been set. These
Musty or mildewy Incorrect or too much detergent has been used.
odor in the washer
• Use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent in accordance with the manufacturer's
Inside of the drum was not cleaned properly.
• Run the Tub Clean cycle regularly.
Odor
Problem
Odor Some odor is caused by the rubber attached to the washing machine.
• This odor is normal for new rubber and will disappear after the machine has been run a
If the rubber door gasket and door seal area are not cleaned regularly, odors can occur
from mold or foreign substances.
• Be sure to clean the gasket and door seal regularly and check under the door seal for small
Odors can occur if foreign substances are left in the drainage pump filter.
• Be sure to clean the drainage pump filter regularly.
Odors can occur if the drainage hose is not properly installed, causing siphoning (water
flowing back inside the washing machine).
• When installing the drainage hose, be sure that it doesn't become kinked or blocked.
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.
feature to boost the cleaning power of the selected cycle.
stains may be difficult to remove and may require hand washing or pre-treating to aid in
stain removal.
instructions.
few times.
items when unloading the washer.
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution
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