LG Electronics WM1333HW User Manual

Washing Machine

OWNER’S MANUAL

WM1333HW

Designed specially to use only HE (High Efficiency) detergent Conçu exclusivement pour les détersifs HE (haute efficacité)

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Important Safety Information.................................................................3

Specification..........................................................................................4

Installation.............................................................................................5

Preparation Before Washing...............................................................10

Adding Detergent................................................................................11

Cycles ..............................................................................................12

How to Use Washer............................................................................13

Maintenance .......................................................................................16

Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................19

Warranty .............................................................................................22

Direct Drive System

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

Built-in Heater

The internal heater automatically heats the water to the best temperature for the selected cycles.

Child Lock

The Child lock prevents children from pressing any buttons 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.

mportant Safety Information

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING!

• Read all instructions before using the washer.

• Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.

• Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to prevent children from hiding inside.

• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

• See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

• Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

• Interior of washer and condensing duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

• ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your dryer, Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

• Do not use an adapter or extension cord.

• Do not remove ground prong.

• If you don’t have the proper outlet, consult an electrician.

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the

washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING : Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric

shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

for removing shipping bolts

And leveling the washer

pecification

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Accessories

 Name: Front-loading Washing Machine  Power supply : 120V~, 60Hz  Size: 23

” X 21

” X 33

”, 40

” (D, door open)

600 mm X 550 mm X 850 mm, 1022 mm (D, door open)

 Weight: 128 lbs. (58 kg)  Spin speed: 1300 rpm max.  Permissible water pressure: 4.5 ~ 145 PSI (30 ~ 1000 kPa)

❋ Specifications subject to change by manufacturer.

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1. To prevent internal damage during transport, 4 locking bolts are installed. Before operating the washer, remove the bolts.

• If they are not removed, it may cause severe

vibration, noise, and malfunction.

3. Take out the 4 bolts by twisting the braces slightly. Keep the 4 bolts and the wrench for future use.

• Whenever the appliance is transported, the

shipping bolts must be replaced.

2. Unscrew the 4 bolts with the wrench supplied.

4. Close the holes with the caps supplied.

The appliance is fitted with shipping bolts to prevent internal damage during transport.

■ Shipping bolts

Install or store unit where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outside weather conditions. Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the washer in humid spaces. The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a carpeted floor.

In areas where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in clean condition at all times. Damage caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance warranty.

■ Removing shipping bolts

cap

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■ Installation clearances

The location must be large enough to fully open the washer door.

■ Washer dimensions

• Most installations require a minimum 4 in. (10 cm) clearance behind the washer.

■ Minimum installation spacing for recessed area installation.

The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.

Additional spacing should be considered for installation and servicing.

• Additional clearances might be required for

wall, door and floor moldings.

• Additional spacing of 1 in. (2.5 cm) on all

sides of the washer is recommended to reduce noise transfer.

Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

■ Level floor

■ Power outlet

• Allowable slope under entire washer is 1°.

• To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor.

• Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended.

• Never install the washer on a platform or weakly supported structure.

• Must be within 60 in. (1.5 m) of either side of the washer. Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance.

• Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.

[Front view]

[Side view]

It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

A firm, solid floor is even more critical to a front-loading washer than to a top-loader. If your floor is wood and/or frame construction, you may need to reinforce it. Front-loaders use substantially faster spin speeds than top-loaders, causing greater vibration. If the floor is not solid, your washer will vibrate. You will hear and feel the vibration throughout your house.

(60 cm)

(55 cm

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(85 cm)

(102.2 cm)

23 3/5"

(60 cm)

(2.5 cm)

21 3/5"

(55 cm)

(10 cm)

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• Water supply pressure must be between

4.5 and 145 PSI (30~1000 kPa)

• Do not crossthread when connecting the inlet hose to the valve.

• If the water supply pressure is more than 145 PSI, a pressure reducing device should be installed.

• Two sealing washers are supplied with the water inlet hoses to prevent water leaks.

• Check for leakage of washing machine connections by turning the tap completely on.

• Periodically check the condition of the hoses and replace the hose if necessary.

• Make sure the hose is not kinked or crushed.

• Be sure that the two water input ports are

connected to the correct water faucets. The connector for hot water is colored red.

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Use new hoses to connect a new washing machine. Old hoses should not be re-used.

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Connecting water supply hose

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Electrical connection

• Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• If the machine will not be used for an extended time, unplug it and shut off the water supply.

• Connect the machine to a grounded outlet in accordance with current wiring regulations.

• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.

• Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by

inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local service center.

• Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst under pressure. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.

• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months and temperatures are below freezing : Store the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation.

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 Installation of drain hose

max. 47"

min. 24"

about 41"

about 72"

about 79"

• The drain hose should not be placed higher than 47” above the floor.

• Properly securing the drain hose will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage.

This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as in RVs, aircraft, etc. Turn off the faucet if the machine is to be left for an extended period of time (e.g. vacation).

When disposing of the appliance, cut off the power cable and destroy the plug. Disable the door lock to prevent young children being trapped inside.

Packaging material (e.g. Films, Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging from children.

• When installing the drain hose at a sink, secure it so it cannot break away and cause flooding and damage.

• Properly securing the drain hose will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage.

about 79"

about 72"

about 41"

min. 24"

max. 47"

Laundry tub

max. 47" min. 24"

Hose

Retainer

Tie

strap

max. 47" min. 24"

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Level adjustment

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Concrete floors

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Wooden floors

1. Adjusting the washing machine level properly prevents excessive noise and vibration. Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface, preferably in a corner of the room.

2. If the floor is uneven, adjust the adjustable feet as required. (Do not insert pieces of wood etc. under the feet) Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting on the floor and then check that the appliance is perfectly level. (Use a spirit level)

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After the washer is level, tighten the lock nuts up towards of the base of the washer. All lock nuts must be tightened.

❊ Diagonal Check

When pushing down the edges of the washing machine top plate diagonally, the machine should not move up and down at all. (Check in both directions) If the machine rocks when pushing the machine top plate diagonally, adjust the feet again.

• The installation surface must be clean, dry and level.

• Install washer on a flat hard floor.

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Tile floors (Slippery floors)

• Position each foot on the Tread Mat and level the machine to suit (Cut the Tread Mat into 2 3/4inch squares and stick the pieces to the dry tile where machine is to be placed).

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Tread Mat is a self adhesive material used on ladders & steps to prevent slipping.

• Wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration.

• To prevent vibration we recommend you place rubber cups under each foot,

at least 15mm thick under the washer, secured to at least 2 floor beams with screws.

• If possible install the washer in one of the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable.

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Insert the rubber cups to reduce vibration.

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You can obtain the rubber cups (p/no.4620ER4002B) from the LG parts dept.

Important!

• Proper placement and levelling of the washer ensure long,regular and reliable operation.

• The washer must be absolutely horizontal and stand firmly in position.

• It must not move when any corner is pressed.

• The installation surface must be clean, free from floor wax and other lubricant coatings.

• Do not let the feet of the washer get wet. If the washer feet get wet, slipping may occur.

Rubber Cup

Timber or suspended type flooring may contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance errors.

reparation Before Washing

1. Fabric Care Labels

Look for a care label on your clothes. This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed.

2. Sorting

To get the best results, sort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle. Different fabrics need to be washed in different ways. Always sort dark colors from light colors and whites. Wash separately as dye and lint transfer can occur causing discoloration of white clothing. If possible, do not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled ones.

Soil (Heavy, Normal, Light) Separate clothes according to amount of soil. Color (White, Lights, Darks) Separate white fabrics from colored fabrics. Lint (Lint Producers, Collectors) Wash lint producers and lint collectors

separately.

3. Check before loading

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

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Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. Do not wash single items. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one or two similar items.

• Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Things such as nails, hair clips, matches, pens, coins and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes.

• Secure zippers, hooks, and strings to make sure that these items don’t snag on other clothes.

• Pre-treat dirt and stains by brushing a little detergent dissolved in water onto stains like collars and cuffs to help shift dirt.

Do not wash or spin water-proof clothes.

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Before the first washing

Select the Normal cycle, add about 1/2 the recommended amount of detergent in the dispenser, and allow the unit to wash without clothing. This will remove any residue from the drum that may remain after manufacturing. Remember to use only HE (High Efficiency) detergent in this machine.

dding detergent

• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes.

• Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days. (Fabric softener could harden)

• Softener will automatically be added during last rinse cycle.

• Do not open the drawer when water is supplied.

• Solvents (benzene, etc.) are not allowable.

1. The Dispenser Drawer

Your LG washer is designed to use only High Efficiency (HE) detergents. HE detergents are formulated specifically for front load washers and contain suds-reducing components. HE detergents make less suds, improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to keep the interior of your LG washer clean. If a regular detergent is used, it may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance. For the best washing and rinsing performance, low-sudsing HE detergents required.

• Because reducing the amount of detergent may reduce cleaning, it is important to pretreat stains, sort carefully by color and soil level, and avoid overloading.

• Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. For best results, avoid using too much detergent.

• Detergent is dispensed at the beginning of the cycle.

4. Detergent usage

• Do not open the dispenser drawer during water fill cycle.

• Bleach will be dispensed automatically after the detergent has had time to work.

• Do not exceed the maximum fill line.

3. The liquid bleach dispenser

2. Adding Fabric Softener

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Adding detergent and fabric softener

MAX

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Do not pour fabric softener directly on the clothes

Designed specially to use only HE(High Efficiency) detergent

ycles

■ Select cycles designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

Stain

Cycle

Quick

Cycle

Extra

Rinse

Warm Rinse

Soak

Rinse+

Spin

ExH 1000

1300

No Spin

900

1000 1300

No Spin

900

1000 1300

No Spin

900 800

1000

No Spin

400 600 600 800

No Spin

400 400

600 800

No Spin

400 600 800

No Spin

900 1000 1300

No Spin

1000 1300

No Spin

900

1300

No Spin

900 1000

Hot

Warm

Cold

Hot

Warm

Cold

Hot

Warm

Cold

Warm

Cold

Warm

Cold

Warm

Cold

Warm

Rinse and spin

Drain+

Spin

Drain/Spin only

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

• Each cycle has a preset Water Temperature and Spin Speed (See page 12).

• The preset settings can be changed anytime before START is pressed.

2. Cycles

• Use this button to turn the Power On/Off.

1. Power ( )

This front load washer requires longer cycle time and gets clothes much cleaner, yet is more gentle on the fabrics, than top load washers. Washing time can be reduced significantly for small loads or lightly soiled loads by selecting Quick Cycle option.

• Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are washing.

• Follow the fabric care label and chart below for best results.

3. Wash Temperatrue

Suggested Wash Temp.

Garment

Kitchen towels, sheets,

and baby garments

Whites and Heavy

soiled color-fast items

Most loads

Brightly colored items,

washable woolens

Sanitary

(Extra Hot)

Hot

Warm

Cold

• Cold rinses save energy.

• The Cold rinse temperatures depend on

the cold water at your faucet.

Delay Wash Spin Speed

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OPTION

MULTI DISPLAY

• This option provides an additional rinse.

• Use this option to ensure the removal of

detergent or bleach residue from garments.

4. Extra Rinse

• This display shows: a) the estimated time remaining in the

cycle when operating,

b) the error code when an error has

been detected. (See page 21)

• Provides a set time for soaking, then automatically moves into the wash cycle.

• Use this option to wash normal clothes or thick and heavy clothes which are excessively dirty.

3. Soak

• The Quick Cycle offers a quick cycle time.

• Suggested uses include freshening newly purchased clothes, or clothing that has been packed away.

2. Quick Cycle

• Add time to the wash and rinse for better stain removal.

• Automatically provides a rinse.

1. Stain Cycle

5. Warm Rinse

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Warm rinses leave the load dryer than cold rinses. Warm rinses increase wrinkling.

•

In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more comfortable to handle.

• To change the spin speed, press the Spin Speed button repeatedly to cycle through available options.

• Spin Speed is available according to the program(See page 12).

6. Spin speed

• Use this button to Start/Stop the washer.

4. Start/Pause ( )

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

• Choose the wash cycle for your load, and then press the Delay Wash button once for one hour or press the button again to increase the delay wash time up to 19 hours in one hour increments.

5. Delay Wash

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