LG WM1377HW Series User's Manual & Installation Instructions

LG WM1377HW Series User's Manual & Installation Instructions

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WA SHIN G MACHIN E
IN STA L L AT IO N IN ST RUCT IO N S
Before beginning installation, read these
instructions carefully. This wll simplify installation and ensure that the
washer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near
the washer after installation for future reference.
GUÍA D EL USUA RIO E
IN ST RUCCIO N ES D E IN S TA L ACIÓN
Antes de comenzar la instalación, lea atentamente estas instruccio-
nes. Esto simplificará la instalación y asegurará que la lavadora está
instalada en forma correcta y segura. Conserve estas instrucciones
cerca de la lavadora luego de la instalación para futuras consultas.
MACHINE À LAVER
GUID E D E L ' UT IL ISAT EUR ET
DIRECT IV ES D ' IN STA L L AT IO N
Avant de commencer à installer votre machine à laver, lisez at-
tentivement ces instructions. Cela simplifiera votre installation
et assurera que la machine à laver est installée correctement et
en toute sécurité. Conservez ces instructions à proximité de la
machine à laver après son installation, pour référence future.
Designed specially to use only
HE (High-Efficiency) detergent
Diseñada específicamente para usar con
el detergente tipo HE (Alta eficiencia)
Spécialement conçu pour
utilisation avec un détergent haute ef-
ficacité uniquement
P/No. MFL63288670
USER' S GUID E &
L AVA DO RA
Mod el/Mod elo/Mod èle
WM1377HW*
To contact LG Electronics, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week:
1-800-243-0000
Or visit us on the Web at: www.lg.com
Número telefónico de LG Electronics, las 24 horas
del día, 7 días a la semana:
1-800-243-0000
O visítenos en la Web en: www.lg.com
To contact LG Electronics, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week:
1-888-542-2623
Or visit us on the Web at: ca.lge.com
Pour contacter LG Electronics, 24 heures par jour,
7 jours par semaine :
1-888-542-2623
Ou visitez notre site Web à l'adresse : ca.lge.com

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  • Page 1 To contact LG Electronics, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800-243-0000 Or visit us on the Web at: www.lg.com Número telefónico de LG Electronics, las 24 horas del día, 7 días a la semana: 1-800-243-0000 WA SHIN G MACHIN E O visítenos en la Web en: www.lg.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions for Use, Care and Cleaning, and Disposal ............6 Congratulations on your purchase PARTS AND FEATURES and welcome to the LG family. Special Features ............. 7 Your new LG washing machine INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Choose the Proper Location ........8 combines the most advanced Clearances .............
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 4: Grounding Instructions

    I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions For Installation

    I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions For Use, Care And Cleaning, And Disposal

    I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 7: Parts And Features

    PA RT S A N D F E AT U R E S SPECIAL FEATURES DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER This three-compartment drawer provides separate dispensers for prewash and main wash detergent, and liquid fabric softener. CONTROL PANEL WITH LED DISPLAY Simple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LED display indicates cycle options and cycle time during operation.
  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION Do not remove the ground prong. Do not use WARNING an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a The Washer is heavy! Two or more people grounded 3-prong outlet.
  • Page 9: Flooring

    STACKING KIT To stack the LG dryer on this washer, the stacking kit included with the dryer must be used. For kit instructions, refer to the dryer owner's manual or the instructions included with the stacking kit. Dryer...
  • Page 10: Unpacking

    I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S UNPACKING When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to remove the foam drum support in the middle of the carton base.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Water Lines

    Do not reuse old hoses. Use only the inlet hoses provided with the washer. LG does not recommend the use of aftermarket hoses. and wear, and replace the hoses every 5 years. make sure that they are not crushed by other objects.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Drain Line

    I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE Option 1: Standpipe secured. Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property Elbow damage.
  • Page 13: Leveling The Washer

    I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of your new washer spins at very high speeds, up to 1,400 RPM. To minimize vibration, floor.
  • Page 14: How To Use

    H O W TO U S E SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels Grouping Similar Items Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels For best results, sort clothes into loads that can that include instructions for proper care. be washed with the same wash cycle. Different fabrics have different care requirements.
  • Page 15: Selecting Detergent

    H O W TO U S E SELECTING DETERGENT IMPORTANT: Your washing machine is IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry designed for use with only High-Efficiency products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid (HE) detergents. HE detergents are formulated fabric softener, on top of your washer or dryer.
  • Page 16: Loading The Dispenser

    H O W TO U S E LOADING THE DISPENSER Prewash Detergent Compartment Fabric Softener Compartment Add liquid or powdered detergent to this This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, compartment when using the Prewash option. which will be automatically dispensed during the Always use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with final rinse cycle.
  • Page 17: Control Panel Features

    H O W TO U S E CONTROL PANEL FEATURES POWER ON/OFF BUTTON CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Press to turn the washer ON. Use these buttons to select the desired cycle Press again to turn the washer OFF. options for the selected cycle. Press the button for that setting until the indicator light for the NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a desired value is lit.
  • Page 18: Cycle Guide

    H O W TO U S E CYCLE GUIDE The cycle guide below shows the options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. = Available option = Cycle default settings Stain Pre- Rinse+ Extra Water Cycle Fabric type Wash Temp. Spin Soil Level Cycle...
  • Page 19: The Led Display

    H O W TO U S E THE LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your washer. When the washer is turned on, the display will illuminate. DOOR LOCK INDICATOR CYCLE COMPLETION INDICATOR This portion of the display shows which stage Indicates that the door is locked.
  • Page 20: Operating The Washer

    H O W TO U S E OPERATING THE WASHER Once you have loaded the washer and added Press the START/PAUSE button laundry products (detergent, bleach, and/or to begin the cycle. The door will fabric softener): latch, the display will change, and the washer will calculate the Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the estimated time remaining.
  • Page 21: Cycle Modifier Buttons

    H O W TO U S E CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Spin Speed Each cycle has preset settings that are selected automatically. You may also customize the The washer drum spins at up settings using the cycle modifier buttons. to 1,400 rpm. This reduces Press the button for that setting until the indicator drying time and saves energy.
  • Page 22: Cycle Option Buttons

    H O W TO U S E CYCLE OPTION BUTTONS Your washing machine features several additional Rinse+Spin cycle options to customize cycles to meet your Select this option to rinse individual needs. Certain option buttons also and spin a load separately feature a special function (see the following page from a regular cycle.
  • Page 23: Special Functions

    H O W TO U S E SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Hand Wash/Wool The option buttons also activate special functions, including Child Lock and Tub Clean. Press and hold the option button marked with the Machine-Washable should be washed in this special function for 3 seconds to activate. washing machine Wash only small loads for optimum fabric care Child Lock...
  • Page 24: Care And Cleaning

    C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G REGULAR CLEANING WARNING: Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. They will damage the finish. Cleaning the Exterior Read these instructions carefully before beginning the Tub Clean cycle.
  • Page 25: Cleaning The Washer

    C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G REGULAR CLEANING (cont.) Storing the Washer To remove the antifreeze from the washer after storage, run washer through a complete If the washer will not be used for an extended cycle using detergent.
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product. If the washer detects that water is not entering Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fit or the dispenser, an error message will show on the function correctly.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G MAINTENANCE (cont.) Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter Lint and other objects may accumulate and clog the drain pump filter. If the washer fails to drain properly, unplug the washer and allow the water to cool, if necessary, before proceeding.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR The following sounds may be heard while the washer is operating. They are normal. Humming or gurgling Clicking Drain pump pumping water from the washer at Door lock relay when the door locks and unlocks.
  • Page 29 T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Wrinkling promptly. is completed. tightly packed with items. The door of the washer should close easily. are reversed. inlet hose connections.
  • Page 30 T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions The display shows: detection and correction system. If individual heavy articles are loaded (bath mat, bath robe, etc.) and the imbalance is too great, the washer will make several attempts to restart the spin...
  • Page 31: Using Smart Diagnosis

    T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G Using Smart Diagnosis™ NOTE: Using Smart Diagnosis™ The transmission sounds similar to a fax machine, and so has no meaning except to the call center. any other buttons or turn the cycle selector knob. When instructed to do so by the call center, place the Max.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    S P E C I F I C AT I O N S KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS The appearance and specifications listed in this guide may vary due to constant product improvements. Model WM1377H* Description Front-Loading Washer Electrical Requirements 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. Max.
  • Page 33: Warranty

    (90) days, whichever is longer. Please retain dated receipt or delivery ticket as evidence of the Date of Purchase for proof of warranty (you may be required to submit a copy to LG or authorized representative).

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