LG WM1333H Service Manual

W ASHING MACHINE

SERVICE MANUAL

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS CORRECTLY BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.

MODEL: WM1333H

CAUTION

Website: http://www.LGEservice.com [For U.S.A]

www.lg.ca [For CANADA]

E-mail: http://www.LGEservice.com/techsup.html

JUN. 2006 PRINTED IN KOREA

P/No.: MFL31245502

CONTENTS

1. SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................3

2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION ................................................................................ 4

3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 6

4. INSTALLATION & TEST ............................................................................................................... 7

5. OPERATION................................................................................................................................10

6. WIRING DIAGRAM/PROGRAM CHART.....................................................................................12

7. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................13

7-1. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE...................................................................................13

7-2. QC TEST MODE.................................................................................................................13

7-3. HOW TO CHECK THE WATER LEVEL FREQUENCY......................................................13

7-4. ERROR DISPLAY ...............................................................................................................14

8. ERROR DIAGNOSIS AND CHECKLIST.....................................................................................15

8-1. DIAGNOSIS AND SOLUTION FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION ........................................15

8-2. FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLE SHOOTING .............................................................18

9. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................25

10. EXPLODED VIEW.....................................................................................................................32

10-1. CABINET & CABINET COVER ASSEMBLY.....................................................................32

10-2. CONTROL PANEL & DISPENSER ASSEMBLY...............................................................33

10-3. DRUM & TUB ASSEMBLY................................................................................................34

1. SPECIFICATION

WM1333H*

WASHING

SPIN

DRAIN MOTOR

WASH HEATER

WASH

SPIN 0-1300 rpm

ELECTRIC

POWER

CONSUMPTION

ITEM

POWER SUPPLY

PRODUCT WEIGHT

REVOLUTION

SPEED

OPERATIONAL WATER PRESSURE

CONTROL TYPE

WASH CAPACITY

DIMENSIONS

CYCLES

WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURES

SPIN SPEEDS

OPTIONS

DELAY WASH

DO O R S W ITCH TY P E

WATER LEVEL

ERROR DIAGNOSIS

POWER AUTO OFF

CHILD LOCK

AUTO RESTART

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

128 lbs. (58 kg)

100 W

400 W

80 W

1000 W

48 rpm

4.5-145 psi (30-1000 kPa)

Electronic

2.3 cu. ft

23 " (W) X 21 " " (D) X 33 (H)

Stain Cycle, Quick Cycle, Soak, Extra Rinse, Warm Rinse, Delay Wash

up to 19 hours

Bi-Metal

Incorporated

9 steps (by sensor)

Incorporated

2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANA TION

2-1.FEATURES

Direct Drive System

The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without belt and pulley.

Built-in Heater

Internal heater automatically heats the water to the best temperature on selected cycles.

Child Lock

The Child lock prevents children from pressing any button to change the settings during operation.

More economical by Intelligent Wash System

Intelligent Wash System detects the amount of load and water temperature, and then determines the optimum water level and washing time to minimize energy and water consumption.

Low noise speed control system

By sensing the amount of load and balance,it evenly distributes load to minimize the spinning noise level.

2-2. NEURO FUZZY WASHING TIME OPTIMIZATION

To get the best washing performance, optimal time is determined by the water temperature, the selected washing temperature, and the size of the load.

2-3. WATER LEVEL CONTROL

This model incorporates a pressure sensor which can sense the water level in the tub.

The water supply is stopped when the water level reaches the preset level, the washing

program then proceeds.

Spinning does not proceed until the water in the tub drains to a certain level.

2-4. DOOR CONTROL

The door can be unlocked by pressing the Start/Pause button to stop the washer.

It will unlock after 1~2 minutes.

For Safety, the door cannot be unlocked if the water level or the water temperature is too high.

NEURO-

FUZZY

load

size

selected

washing

temperature

water

temperature

washing time

rinsing time

spin rhythm, time

the best washing performance

SENSING

PROCESSING

DETERMINA TION

EFFECT

3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION

ACCESSORIES

for removing shipping bolts

And leveling the washer

4. INSTALLA TION & TEST

Before servicing, ask the customer what the trouble is.

Check the setup (power supply is 120 V AC, remove the transit bolts....).

Check with the troubleshooting guide. Plan your service method by referring to the disassembly instructions. Service the unit. After servicing, operate the appliance to see whether it functions correctly.

STANDARD INSTALLATION

The appliance should be installed as follows:

REMOVE THE SHIPPING INST ALL THE APPLIANCE ADJUST THE

BOL TS

ON A FLA T AND FIRM SURFACE

LEVELING

Remove the 4 shipping bolts Turn the leveling feet to adjust

with the supplied wrench. the appliance. Do lower bolts first remove easily .

Keep the shipping bolts and wrench for future use. Insert the 4 caps (provided) into the hole.

Turn clockwise to raise; counterclockwise to lower.

HOW TO CONNECT THE INLET HOSE

Verify that the rubber washer is inside of the

valve connector.

Tighten the inlet hose securely to prevent leaks.

CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE

CONNECT POWER PLUG

The end of the drain hose should be placed less than 96”from the floor.

Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

Washer should be connected to dedicated circuit.

Make sure that the hose is not twisted.

Avoid submerging the end of the hose.

MAX

max

Connect the power plug to the outlet.

Connect the inlet hose.

Preparation Press the POWER button. Press

the

Start/Pause

for washing. button.

Press the Soak button Check if the drum rotates Check if water is supplied and the present temperature will

clockwise and counterclockwise.

through the detergent dispenser.

be displayed.

Power off. Check if the door can be opened after 3 minutes.

• Power off and power on.

• Press the Spin Speed button.

• Press the Start/Pause button.

• Check the spin and drain

functions.

If SVC is needed, remove the remaining water by pulling out the hose and removing the cap.

Check the water heating Check automatic reverse Check the water supply .

function. rotation.

Check drain and spin

Power off and open the

Water removal

functions. door

TEST OPERA TION

5. OPERATION

• Rotate the Cycle selector knob to select the cycle designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

• Use this button to Start/ Stop the washer.

• Add time to the wash and rinse cycle for better stain removal. Automatically provides a rinse.

• The Quick Cycle offers a quick cycle time.

• Allows the start of any cycle to be delayed for 1~19 hours.

CYCLE SELECTOR knob Delay Wash

START/PAUSE button Stain Cycle Quick Cycle

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