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LG WM8980HVA Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
WASHING MACHINE
Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the
appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.
ENGLISH
WM89*0H*A
www.lg.com
MFL71776110
Rev.02_083024
Copyright © 2022-2024 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Scan to see the online manual. OWNER'S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH WM89*0H*A www.lg.com MFL71776110 Rev.02_083024 Copyright © 2022-2024 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sorting Laundry Loading the Washer Adding Cleaning Products Control Panel Wash Cycles Cycle Modifiers Options and Extra Functions 32 SMART FUNCTIONS Using LG ThinQ Application Smart Diagnosis Function 36 MAINTENANCE Regular Cleaning Periodic Maintenance Care in Cold Climates 42 TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages.

  • Page 4: Operation

    • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. • If the product has been submerged in water, sitting in standing water, or waterlogged, do not come in contact with the product and immediately contact an LG Electronics Customer Information Center for instructions before resuming use.

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar. Follow package directions when using laundry products.

  • Page 6: Caution Statements

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION STATEMENTS CAUTION • To reduce the risk of minor or moderate injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: Installation • Install the product on a firm and level floor. Operation •...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    • For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction, property damage or bodily injury caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components, parts, or non-LG products. Front View...

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Accessories Product Specifications Model WM89*0H*A Included Accessories Electrical 120 VAC @ 60 Hz Requirements Min. / Max. Water 20 psi - 120 psi (138 kPa Pressure - 827 kPa) 29'' X 40 3/4'' X 32 7/8'' Dimensions (Width X (73.7 cm X 103.5 cm X Height X Depth) 83.5 cm)

  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installing Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this washer or transporting it to another location. Choosing the Proper Location Unpacking and Removing Shipping Material Connecting the Inlet Hoses Connecting the Drain Hose Leveling the Washer Final Installation Check WARNING...

  • Page 10: Tools Needed

    10 INSTALLATION WARNING • Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing. Service personnel- Do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: pump, valve, motor, control board. Tools Needed •...

  • Page 11: Unpacking And Removing Shipping Material

    INSTALLATION Dimensions and Clearances CAUTION • Failure to remove shipping materials can cause 1'' (2.5 cm) excessive noise and vibration. 29'' (73.7 cm) 1/4'' (0.5 cm) Unpacking Shipping Material *Some models do not ship with drum support. Stacking or Pedestal Installation The washer can be stacked under a dryer or on top Lift the washer off the foam base.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Water Inlet Hoses

    • Do not reuse old hoses. Use only new hoses when installing the washer. Old hoses could leak or burst causing flooding and property damage. Contact an LG Customer Information Center for assistance in buying hoses. Install the hole caps.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Drain Hose

    INSTALLATION there is a rubber seal in place in both ends of each hose to prevent leaking. Connecting the Drain Hose Connect the water supply hoses. • Connect the water inlet hoses to the hot Connect the drain hose to either a standpipe or and cold water faucets tightly by hand and laundry tub.

  • Page 14: Leveling The Washer

    14 INSTALLATION inches (10 cm) beyond the end of the elbow bracket, mold or microorganisms could spread to the inside of the washer. 4 " (10 cm) 4 " (10 cm) Insert the end of the drain hose into the standpipe.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Tighten the locknuts NOTE • Turn the locknuts counterclockwise and • Before installing the washer, make sure that the tighten them when the washer is level. floor is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oil so the washer feet cannot slide easily. Feet that move or slide on the floor can contribute to excessive vibration and noise.

  • Page 16: Final Installation Check

    16 INSTALLATION Final Installation Check Load the washer with 6 thick bath towels (approximately 6 pounds). Connecting to the Power Supply Plug the washer into a 120 V, 60 Hz grounded 3- Press the Power button. prong outlet. WARNING Select the Speed Wash cycle. •...

  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION Before Use WARNING • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Operation Overview Sort laundry and load the washer. • Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, color and load size as needed. Open the door and load items into the washer.

  • Page 18: Sorting Laundry

    18 OPERATION End of cycle. • When the cycle is finished, a melody sounds. Immediately remove the clothing from the washer to reduce wrinkling. • Check around the door seal when removing the load for small items that may be caught in the seal. NOTE •...

  • Page 19: Fabric Care Labels

    OPERATION outdoor clothes, and plastic mats.) Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the washer, clothes, walls, floor, and surrounding objects due to abnormal vibration. • Remove the stuffing from pillows and cushions before washing the covers. Failure to do so can cause excessive vibration, resulting in damage to the washer, clothes, nearby objects, walls, and floor.

  • Page 20: Bulky Items

    20 OPERATION • The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum • For proper wash performance, always measure should not be tightly packed with items. The detergent using the measuring device provided door of the washer must close easily. by the detergent manufacturer.
  • Page 21 OPERATION • When using the Pre-wash option, liquid Load the laundry products into the detergent for the main wash needs to be loaded appropriate compartments. in the liquid detergent cup accessory in the main • Follow the manufacturer’s wash dispenser (where applicable), to prevent it recommendations when adding cleaning from being dispensed with the pre-wash products.

  • Page 22: Fabric Softener Compartment

    22 OPERATION NOTE • Do not add powdered bleach to this compartment. The bleach compartment is designed to dispense liquid chlorine bleach only. Powdered or liquid color-safe bleach will not dispense properly. • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations when adding bleach. Never add more than one cup, and do not exceed the maximum fill line or the bleach may be dispensed immediately and damage fabrics.

  • Page 23: Control Panel

    OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features Power On/Off Button • Press this button to turn the washer on or off. • Pressing this button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will be lost. • The door will unlock after a brief pause. NOTE •...

  • Page 24: Time And Status Display

    24 OPERATION Time and Status Display Cycle Status Indicators • These LEDs will blink when a cycle is selected to indicate which stages will run. • When a cycle is running, the LED for the active stage will blink, and the LEDs for the remaining stages will remain steady.

  • Page 25: Wash Cycles

    OPERATION Wash Cycles The wash cycles are designed for specific types of wash loads. Select the cycle that best matches the load contents for maximum wash performance and fabric care. See Sorting Laundry section for best results, and follow the fabric care labels on your garments. For a guide to fabric care symbols, see Sorting Laundry section.
  • Page 26 26 OPERATION Cycle Bedding Spin Speed Default: Medium Available: Medium, Low, No Spin Soil Level Default: Normal Available: All Cycle Bright Whites Description This cycle is for washing white items only. (less than 15 lb (6.8 kg)) Wash Temp. Default: Hot Available: Hot, Warm, Cold, Tap Cold Spin Speed Default: High...

  • Page 27: Available Options

    • The default cycle is Small Load, used for normally soiled loads with a few items. This cycle is also available for download. • Refer to the LG ThinQ application to see the cycles available for download. Wash Temp. Default: Warm...
  • Page 28 28 OPERATION TurboWash Cycle Steam Cold Wash Extra Rinse Pre-wash Bedding Bright Whites Allergiene Delicates Perm. Press Towels Sportswear Speed Wash Downloaded default : Small Load...

  • Page 29: Cycle Modifiers

    OPERATION Cycle Modifiers Spin Higher spin speeds extract more water from clothes, reducing drying time and saving energy. About Modifier Buttons • Press the Spin button repeatedly until the Each cycle has default settings that are selected desired speed is selected. automatically.

  • Page 30: Control Lock

    • Turning off the power will not reset this function. • To connect the washer to the LG ThinQ You must deactivate this function before you can application, press and hold the Delay Wash access any other options and functions.

  • Page 31: Remote Start

    OPERATION Cold Wash Press the Start/Pause button to resume the cycle. The cycle continues automatically. Press the Cold Wash button to save energy by using cooler water. It will increase the wash and WARNING rinse times to maintain wash performance. •...

  • Page 32: Smart Functions

    Internet service provider or refer to your - Set various options on the appliance and in the wireless router manual. application. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, NOTE or errors caused by network connection.
  • Page 33 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not Start a cycle from the LG ThinQ application on installed and used in accordance with the your smartphone. instructions, may cause harmful interference to...

  • Page 34: Smart Diagnosis Tm Function

    LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost FCC RF Radiation Exposure of performing such distribution (such as the cost of...
  • Page 35 If you experience a problem with your Wi-Fi equipped appliance, it can transmit troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the LG ThinQ application. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    36 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE • Wipe with a damp cloth. WARNING • Do not touch the surface or the display with • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury sharp objects. to persons, read this entire owner’s manual, including the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, before operating this appliance.

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer

    MAINTENANCE Leaving the Door Open • Do not exceed the maximum fill line when adding bleach or powdered cleaners. After you finish using the washer, leave the door Powdered cleaners may remain in the drum open overnight to allow air to circulate and dry the after cleaning.

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Door Seal

    38 MAINTENANCE To clean the drawer opening, use a small, WARNING non-metal brush to clean the recess. Remove • The inlet screens protect the delicate parts of the all residue from the upper and lower parts of inlet valve from being damaged by particles that the recess.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter

    MAINTENANCE Flush then reattach the water hoses. • Before reattaching the water inlet hoses, flush them by running several gallons of water through them into a bucket or drain, preferably with the faucets wide open for maximum flow. NOTE • An error message may blink on the display when the water pressure is low or an inlet filter is clogged with dirt.

  • Page 40: Care In Cold Climates

    40 MAINTENANCE Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the empty drum and close the door. • Never use automotive antifreeze. Turn on the washer and press the Spin button. Press the Start/Pause button to start the Close the drain pump filter cover.
  • Page 41 MAINTENANCE Immerse the water inlet hoses in hot water to thaw them. Reconnect the water inlet hoses to the water inlets of the washer and to the faucets. • See Connecting the Water Inlet Hoses for details. Turn on the faucets. Press the Power button to turn on the washer.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    42 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service The washer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If the washer does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service.
  • Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution The load is too small. • Add additional items to allow the washer to balance the load. UNBALANCE ERROR Heavy articles are mixed with lighter items. • Always try to wash articles of somewhat similar weight to allow the washer to evenly distribute the weight of the load for spinning.
  • Page 44 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Vibration sensor malfunctions. • Call for service. VIBRATION SENSOR ERROR Noises Problem Possible Cause & Solution Clicking Door lock sounds when the door locks or unlocks. • Normal operation Spraying or hissing Water spraying or circulating during the cycle •...

  • Page 45: Operation

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Banging noise when Plumbing in the home moves or flexes when the water valves in the washer shut off. the washer is filling • Water hammer is not caused by a defect in the washer. Install water hammer arrestors with water.
  • Page 46 46 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Incomplete or no Detergent compartments clogged from incorrect filling. dispensing of • Make sure that detergent and additives are put into the correct dispenser compartments. detergent • For all detergent types, always make sure that the dispenser drawer is fully closed before the start of the cycle.
  • Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Washer stops for a A motor protection device has been activated to prevent overheating of the motor. few minutes and • This is normal. If the motor protection device is activated, the washer will stop for a few then restarts.
  • Page 48 48 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Wrinkling Washer is overloaded. • The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be tightly packed with items. The door of the washer should close easily. Hot and cold water inlet hoses are reversed. •...
  • Page 49 During Wi-Fi setup, the app is requesting a password to connect to the product (on certain phones). • Locate the network name which starts with "LG" under Settings > Networks. Note the last part of the network name. - If the network name looks like LGE_Appliance_XX-XX-XX, enter lge12345.

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty

    Should your LG Washer (“Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will, at its option, repair or replace the Product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the Product (“You”) and applies only when purchased lawfully and used within the United States including U.S.
  • Page 51 Notice of Dispute. In the event you intend to commence an arbitration proceeding, you must first notify LG in writing at least 30 days in advance of initiating the arbitration by sending a letter to LG at LG Electronics USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department- Arbitration 111 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.
  • Page 52 If you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may proceed to file a claim for arbitration.

  • Page 53: Canada

    JURY TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED “PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW. Should your LG Washer ("Product") fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG Electronics Canada, Inc. ("LGECI") will, at its option, repair, replace or pro rate the Product upon receipt of proof of the original retail purchase.
  • Page 54 (ASC), as determined by LG Canada. If your Product is located outside a 150 km radius from a ASC, as determined by LG Canada, it will be your responsibility to bring the Product, at your sole expense, to the ASC for in-warranty repair.
  • Page 55 If you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days of LG’s receipt of the Notice of Dispute, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the procedure set out herein.
  • Page 56 If you opt out, neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an arbitration proceeding. To opt out, you must send notice to LG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the product by either (i) sending an e-mail to optout@lge.com, with the subject line: “Arbitration Opt Out;”...
  • Page 57 LIMITED WARRANTY Conflict of Terms. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this Limited Warranty and the End User License Agreement (“EULA”) in regards to dispute resolution, the terms of this Limited Warranty shall control and govern the rights and obligations of the parties and shall take precedence over the EULA.
  • Page 58 58 Memo...
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  • Page 60 LG Customer Information Center Centro de Información al Cliente LG Centre de Service à la Clientèle de LG For inquiries or comments, Para consultas o comentarios, visite Pour des questions ou des commentaires, visit www.lg.com or call: www.lg.com o llame por teléfono: visitez www.lg.com/ca_fr ou appelez :...

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