LG WT-R857 Service Manual
LG WT-R857 Service Manual

LG WT-R857 Service Manual

Top-loading washing machine

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WASHING MACHINE

SERVICE MANUAL

CAUTION
Before servicing the washer, Read the safety precautions in the manual.
MODEL : WT-R857
WT-R807
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  • Page 1: Washing Machine

    WASHING MACHINE SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION Before servicing the washer, Read the safety precautions in the manual. MODEL : WT-R857 WT-R807...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY PRECAUTION! DISASSEMBLE POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES IMPORTANT SAFETY 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.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    1. SPECIFICATIONS Model WT-R857 / WT-R807 Power 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 Stainless Inlet Water Pressure 0.3kgf/cm...
  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2-1. HOW TO ADJUST LEVEL Installation area Set rear legs Remove the level and tilt the washer Install the washer on flat and firm forward (pivot on front legs) about 4 to surface. 6 inches (10 to 15cm) and gently If the washer is installed on an lower the rear legs back onto the floor.
  • Page 5 Checking slope Confirming level If installation surface is tilted, the Place the washer to original position washer will be shaken. and confirm the level. Distance between drain hose Horizontal setting and the wall Lift up the front of the washer and adjust level by turnings the adjustable Distance between drain hose and the wall should be more than 10cm,...
  • Page 6: Connecting Water Supply Hose

    2-2. CONNECTING WATER SUPPLY HOSE Before connecting the Water Supply Hose to the water tap, check the hose type and then choose the correct instruction here under. Note that the Water Supply Hose supplied may vary from country to country, Make sure to connect the blue inlet hose to the COLD water tap, and the orange inlet hose to the HOT water tap.
  • Page 7 One Touch Type (Normal tab without thread & one touch type inlet hose.) Separate Middle connector from Water Supply Hose Separate Middle connector from the Water Supply Hose by Middle connector Fixed Sticker pulling the Pressing Rod and the Pressing Handlre that is Pressing Handle attached to the Water Supply Hose.
  • Page 8 Screw Type Attach the water supply hose to the tap. Push the water supply hose up so that the rubber packing Water within the hose can adhere completely to the tap. Rubber Packing Water Supply Hose 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 9: Connect The Drain Hose

    2-3. CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE Connect the drain hose to the Attach the clip to the drain hose. Check that the drain hose is hung outlet of the drain pump located at And then push it toward the body of up over the edge of the laundry tub.
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    3. OPERATING INSTRUCTION 3-1. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Body HOT WATER SUPPLY Powder detergent HOSE Box for delayed washing/softener additves box COLD WATER SUPPLY HOSE Make sure the water does not leak. POWER PLUG If the supply cord is damaged,it must be replaced by the INLET HOLE FOR manufacturer...
  • Page 11: Before Starting To Wash

    Use nylon nets for long, DELICATES 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 12 Using Water Amount of WATER LEVEL This machine detects the quantity of laundry automatically, then sets the WATER LEVEL. When you select a wash program, the WATER LEVEL will be shown on the control panel. The following table shows the amount of water. When the WATER LEVEL is automatically detected, it may differ depending on the quantity of laundry even though the same WATER LEVEL is indicated on the control panel.
  • Page 13 Using the Liquid Bleach Dispenser The bleach dispenser automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid chlorine bleach at the proper time in the wash cycle. 1. Check clothing care labels for special instructions. 2. Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.
  • Page 14 Adding Detergent Add measured detergent to the detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Detergent is flushed through the dispenser at the beginning of the wash phase. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used.
  • Page 15: Stain Removal

    Special Guide for Stain Removel 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: Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
  • Page 16: Function Of Each Button

    3-3. FUNCTION OF EACH BUTTON. A) WT-R857 / WT-R807 POWER BUTTON Delay Start (Reservation) BUTTON Use to turn the power on or off. Use to set a delayed finishing time. Push again and power goes on or off The time increases when the button is pushed.
  • Page 17: Water Level Button

    WATER LEVEL BEEPER BUTTON START/ PAUSE BUTTON BUTTON This button allows you to adjust the volume of Use to start or pause the washing the Beeper. Use to select the proper process. amount of water in Beeper selection light up in sequence as Repeats start and pause by pushing the relation to the weight follows: High...
  • Page 18: Washing Programs

    3-4. WASHING PROGRAMS. Washing the Detergent Programs laundry Normal Wash The detergent should Used for normal loads, this mode be used according to automatically selects the most the instruction of the appropriate conditions and detergent completes the sequence in one manufacture.
  • Page 19 Close the lid Finish Caution & Note If water is already in the tub, or putting wet The pulsator rotates for When the wash Water will be laundry into the tub before starting will increase 8 seconds to detect the program ends, the supplied for 2 the WATER LEVEL.
  • Page 20 3-5. OTHER FUNCTIONS 1) Hand Wash After the prewash of 10~15 minutes and draining, the washer will run to the normal wash cycle. Press the POWER button to turn power on. Press the PROGRAM button to select Hand Wash program. Add the laundry into the washing tub.
  • Page 21 2) Delicates Wash Use this program to wash items requring a GENTLE WASH action. This would inciude blouses, nylons and dress shirts with light solied. Press the POWER button to turn power on. Press the PROGRAM button to select Delicates program Press the START/PAUSE button.
  • Page 22 3) Wash Only, Rinse / Spin, Spin Only When you only need the Wash, Rinse/Spin or Spin cycles, these can be set manually. Press the POWER button to turn power on. Press the PROGRAM button for desired option. Wash Only, Rinse / Spin, Spin Only When you want to only drain, wait until the water in the washing tub drains completely and then turn off the power Press the WATER LEVEL button.
  • Page 23 4) Soak Wash Use this mode to wash normal clothes or thick and heavy clothes which are excessively dirty. Soak mode can be used with Normal, Hand Wash, Heavy, Eco Save, Wash only, Quick Wash program. Press the POWER button to turn power on. Press the PROGRAM button to select the washing program.
  • Page 24: Other Functions

    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 button to turn power on.
  • Page 25 6) Spin Hold Wash This Program gives gentle spin instead of normal spin. Press the POWER button to turn power on. Press the PROGRAM button to select the washing program. Press the Spin Hold button to select gentle spin instead of normal spin. Add the laundry into the washing tub.
  • Page 26 7) Custom Program Custom Program allows you to store a customized wash cycle for future use. Press the POWER button to turn power on. Press the PROGRAM button to select PROGRAM. Select desired Options. SOIL LEVEL, WATER TEMP., WATER LEVEL, BEEPER, Soak, Spin Hold. Add the laundry and press the Custom Program button in 3 seconds to store your Custom wash cycle.
  • Page 27 8) 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 button Turn Power on. Press the START/PAUSE button to start washing.
  • Page 28: Care And Maintenance

    3-6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE When there is a fear of freezing 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 Remove the water supply hose, and immerse it in HOT water at approx..40°C.
  • Page 29: Service Information

    4. SERVICE INFORMATION 4-1. SCHEMETIC DIAGRAM 8"31 8"31 8"31 442wH1 442wH1 442wH1 T325 T326 T327 T328 T329 T32: T32; T332 T336 T337 T338...
  • Page 30: Wiring Diagram

    4-2. WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 31: Program Time Chart

    4-3. PROGRAM TIME CHART Wash RINSE Spin Prewash Wash RINSE-1 RINSE-2 Water level Exlarge 20" Normal Large-Ex-Large 20" Large 20" Medium-Large 20" Medium 20" Small-Medium 20" Small 20" Tiny-Small 20" Tiny 20" Exlarge 20" Hand- Large-Ex-Large 20" wash Large 20" Medium-Large 20"...
  • Page 32 Wash RINSE Spin Prewash Wash RINSE-1 RINSE-2 Water level Exlarge Eco- Large-Ex-Large Save Large Medium-Large Medium Small-Medium Small Tiny-Small Tiny Exlarge Wash Large-Ex-Large only Large Medium-Large Medium Small-Medium Small Tiny-Small Tiny Exlarge Quick- Large-Ex-Large wash Large Medium-Large Medium Small-Medium Small Tiny-Small Tiny Exlarge...
  • Page 33: Disassembly Instrucion

    4-4. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCION Be sure to unplug the power to repair and replace electric parts. CAUTION FOR ELECTROSATICS 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 34: Pressure Switch

    2) Disassembly of Power Cord, Inlet Inlet Valve Valve ASM, D.T Housing ASM and Pressure Switch. Disassemble back panel. Disconnect three connectors ans disassemble the power cord. Remove two pipe fixing screws and three inlet valve screws. Disconnect the leads from the inlet valve. Separate the pipe and the connector hose from the inlet valve.
  • Page 35 4) 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. 5) Replacement of Damper asm Separate top cover from washing machine.
  • Page 36 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 37 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.
  • Page 38: Test Running Without Water

    4-5. TEST RUNNING WITHOUT WATER 1) METHOD TO USE QC TEST MODE To use the CHECK PROGRAM (QC TEST MODE), press WATER LEVEL, WATER TEMP and POWER button ON without depositing any laundry. In QC TEST MODE all LEDs are on and press START(PAUSE) button to check over the following items. CHECK METHOD DISPLAY CHECK ITEM...
  • Page 39: Trouble Shooting Methods 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. WASHING PROBLEM Problems Possible Causes Solutions& Preventive Measures Poor soil Not enough Detergent Use correct amount of Detergent for load size, amount of soil and Wash Water Temperature too low.
  • Page 40: Trouble Shooting Methods 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 41 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.
  • Page 42: 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 43: Reset During Operation

    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 44: Water Doesn't Come Into The Wash Tub

    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 45 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 46 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 47: Water Does Not Drain

    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 48 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 49 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 50 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 51 (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 52 (4) How to use Jig How to Connect • Loosening the front panel of the washing machine and connect the sensor connecting terminal with the terminal of Sensor the jig. After supplying water to the washing bath, agitate for one minute before using the jig.
  • Page 53: Exploded View

    5. EXPLODED VIEW BODY-A BODY-B...
  • Page 54 ONE HINGE TYPE 5-1. THE EXPLODED VIEW OF TOP COVER ASSEMB A016 A062 A050 A011 A240 A202 A201 A200 A153 A151 A160 A181 A184 A390 A153 A020 A150 A182 A186 A061 A160 A110 A241 A410 A063 A230 A100 A380 A276...
  • Page 55 5-2. THE EXPLODED VIEW OF OUT CASE ASSEMBLY F032 F004 F005 F070 F002 F003 F000 F090 K140 F026 F080 F020 F082 F027...
  • Page 56 5-3. THE EXPLODED VIEW OF TUB ASSEMBLY K000 K012 K040 K050 K060 K250 K061 K100 K200 K202 K383 K210 K370 K380 K201 K067 K064 K300 K382 K381 K290 K140 K170 K180...
  • Page 57 FEB. 2006 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No.:3828EA3018Y...

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