LG WT4970CW Owner's Manual page 34

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Incomplete or no dispensing
of detergent
• Detergent compartments clogged
from incorrect filling
° Too much detergent use
• Insufficient water supply
° Normal residue
• Make sure that detergent and additives are put in to the
correct dispenser compartments. If liquid detergent is
used, make sure that the liquid detergent cup and insert
are in the detergent compartment. If powdered detergent
is used, make sure that the liquid detergent cup and insert
are not used, For all detergent types, always make sure
that the dispenser drawer is fully closed before the start
of the cycle.
° Make sure that the suggested amount of detergent is
used per the manufacture's recommendations_ You may
also dilute the detergent with water to the maximum fill
line on the compartment to avoid clogging Use only, HE
...... (High-Efficiency) deter._ent.
• Make sure that the water supply is turned on. Make sure
that the water faucets are turned to their completely open
positions.
• Normal operation, Residual may remain in the dispenser
of the compartments. The dispenser box may be removed
for occasional c_eaning with warm water and a scrub
brush
Premature ° Bleach dispenser filled for future • You cannot store bleach in the dispenser for future use
dispensing of bleach load • The bleach dispenser will be dispensed every load for
optimal safety of the washer.
• Ove°rfi[_ng :t_le blea_s}i _d[:s°penser • Ove:;filirng the dispenser with bleach may lead to
premature dispensing There is a maximum fill line
indicated on the bleach dispenser to help avoid overfilling.
Clogging of bleach ° Bleach dispenser is not seated ° Make sure that the bleach cover is properly seated and
snapped into place before the start of the cycle,
° insufficient cleaning
Poor stain removal ° Presoak not selected •
• Add laundry products to the °
washer drum. °
• Washer not unloaded promptly,.
• Does not properly sort the °
c[othes.
Staining
Wrinkling ° Washer _::_o{ ]J°r]]oadedpromptly
• Washer overloaded,
• Hot and cold water inlet hoses are
reversed.
You may remove and clean the bleach cover with warm
water and a scrub brush to clear dogging.
We recommend that you select presoak when defining
your wash cycle. Always make sure that any additives,
such as your high efficiency liquid detergent, are added
to the pretreat dispenser bin before starting the cycle.
Always refer to your clothes care label before treating
stains,
Load the laundry products into the dispenser
Always remove kems from the washer as soon as
the cycle is completed.
Always wash dark colors separately from light colors
and whites to prevent discoloration_ If possible, do
not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled
ones.
Alway, s remove kems from the washer as soon as the
cycle is completed_
The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum should not
be tightly packed with items_ The lid of the washer should
c_ose easily.
Hot water rinse can set wrinkles in garments. Check the
inlet hose connections.