LG WM3180CW Owner’s Manual

ESPAÑOL ENGLISH

OWNER’S MANUAL

WASHING

MACHINE

Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

WM3270C*

WM3180C*

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MFL69963901

ver.032217.00

2PRODUCT FEATURES

PRODUCT FEATURES

INVERTER DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR

The inverter motor, which is directly connected to the drum, produces little noise and vibration and offers great durability and a long lifespan.

SMART DIAGNOSIS™

Should you experience any technical difficulty with your washing machine, it has the capability of transmitting data by phone to the Customer Information Center. The call center agent records the data transmitted from your machine and uses it to analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis (Refer to page 38).

TUB CLEAN

Regular cleaning of the tub on a monthly basis using Tub Clean can help keep the tub clean and fresh.

MAGNETIC DOOR PLUNGER

Safely and conveniently secure the door slightly ajar with the magnetic door plunger. This will promote air circulation and allow the interior of the machine to dry. To use this feature, after the load has been removed, do not close the door completely.

When the magnetic door plunger comes into contact with the metal washer cabinet, it will secure the door slightly open allowing the interior of the washer to dry.

LARGE CAPACITY STAINLESS STEEL DRUM

The large capacity stainless steel drum offers extreme durability and is tilted to improve efficiency and allow easier access for large items.

CHILD LOCK

Use this option to disable the controls during a wash cycle. This option can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the machine.

DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER

The four-compartment dispenser drawer makes it easy to separate the pre-wash detergent, the main laundry detergent, liquid bleach, and fabric softener into different compartments.

TAG ON

The Tag On feature works on most NFC equipped smart phones by communicating with your Tag On equipped LG appliance. Using the LG Smart ThinQ application, the Tag On feature allows you to diagnose your appliance, download new cycles, and see the status of your appliance by simply touching the smart phone to the Tag On logo of the appliance.

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING

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, injury to persons, or death.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:

DANGER

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

CAUTION

You may be slightly injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.

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described in this owner’s Manual.

UÊÊBefore use, the washer must be properly installed as described in this manual.

UDo 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.

UÊÊDo 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.

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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 washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accu-

mulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

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

UBefore the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid to prevent children from climbing inside.

UDo not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather or freezing temperatures.

UDo not tamper with controls.

UKeep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.

UÊÊDo not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing other than as described in this manual. We strongly recommend that any service

be performed by a qualified technician.

UÊSee Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

UÊÊALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer.

UÊÊDo not place items exposed to cooking oil in your washer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may

contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a

load to catch fire.

UÊÊUse fabric softeners or products to eliminate static only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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mobile installations such as in RVs, aircraft, etc.

UÊÊTurn off the water faucets and unplug the washer if the machine is to be left for an extended period of time, such as during vacations.

UÊÊDo not use to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

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There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging from children.

UÊÊAlways check the inside of the washer for foreign objects before loading laundry. Keep the lid closed when not in use.

UÊÊDo not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving.

UÊÊWARNING : This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING

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, injury to persons, or death.

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.

WARNING

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or servicer 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. Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

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6IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING

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, injury to persons, or death.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.

UÊÊRefer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. Installation instructions are

packed with the washer for installer’s reference. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service technician. Failure to follow this warning can cause

serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

UÊÊDo not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Failure to

follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,

electric shock, or death.

UÊÊFor personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause

serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

UÊÊThe power cord of this appliance is equipped with a

3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the pos-

sibility of electric shock from this appliance.

UÊÊThis washer must be plugged into a 120 V$& 60 Hz grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can

cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

UÊÊHave the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly ground-

ed. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious

injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

UÊÊWhere a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause

serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

UÊÊDo not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor.

Failure to follow this warning can cause serious

leak damage.

UÊÊDo not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong out-

let. Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

UÊÊThe washer should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. This provides the best

performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from

overheated wires.

UÊÊNever unplug your washer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out

from the outlet. Failure to follow this warning can

cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

UÊÊRepair or immediately replace all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. Failure to follow this

warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric

shock, or death.

UÊÊWhen installing or moving the washer, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. Failure to

follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,

electric shock, or death.

UÊÊThe washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes to prevent shock hazard and assure

stability during operation.

UÊÊThe washer is heavy. Two or more people may be needed to install and move the appliance. Failure to

do so can result in back or other injury.

UÊÊStore and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to follow this

warning can cause serious leak damage.

UÊÊDo not install the washer in humid spaces to reduce the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warn-

ing can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or

death.

UÊÊTo reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses.

Failure to follow all of the safety warnings in this manual could result in property damage, injury to persons or death.

PRODUCT FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING

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, injury to persons, or death.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE, CLEANING, AND DISPOSAL

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.

UÊÊUnplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk

of electric shock.

UÊÊNever use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the

finish.

UÊÊDo not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. These substances give off vapors that

could ignite the materials.

UÊÊDo not wash items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after

laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may

smoke or catch fire by itself.

UÊÊDisconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply. Failure to follow

this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric

shock, or death.

UÊÊDo not combine laundry products for use in one load unless specified on the label.

UÊÊDo not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar. Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce

poisonous gas, resulting in serious injury or death.

UÊÊDo not reach into the washer while parts are moving.

Before loading, unloading, or adding items, press the START/PAUSE button and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside. Failure to fol-

low this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

UÊÊDo not allow children to play on or in the washer.

Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances. Failure to

comply with these warnings could result in serious

injury to persons or death.

UÊÊDestroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers. Failure to comply with these warnings

could result in serious injury to persons or death.

UÊÊKeep laundry products out of children’s reach. To prevent injury to persons, observe all warnings on product labels. Failure to comply with these warn-

ings could result in serious injury to persons or

death..

UÊÊRemove the door to the washing compartment to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside before your washer is removed from service or discarded. Failure to do so can result in

serious injury to persons or death.

UÊÊMake sure the dispenser drawer is closed at all times when not being filled with laundry products. Failure to

keep the drawer closed can result in personal injury or flooding.

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8PRODUCT OVERVIEW

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Parts

Detergent dispenser

drawer (See page 20)

Door

Magnetic Door Plunger (see page 2)

Control panel (See page 9)

Door seal

Tub

	Leveling
Drain pump filter cover	feet
Drain pump filter
Drain hose

Water inlets

Shipping

bolts

Power cord

Drain hose

Accessories

Included Accessories

Optional Accessories

Caps for covering
Non-skid pads	Pedestal	Stacking Kit
shipping bolt holes	Pedestal	Stacking Kit
	(sold separately)	(sold separately)

Required Accessory (sold separately)

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		Elbow bracket		separately. It can be ordered
Wrench	Tie strap	Elbow bracket		through LG Website.
Wrench	Tie strap	(for securing drain hose)	Hot/cold water hoses	US: www.lg.com/us
		(for securing drain hose)	Hot/cold water hoses	US: www.lg.com/us

Part Number

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NOTE

yContact LG Customer Service at 1-800-243-0000 (1-888-542-2623 in Canada) if any accessories are missing.

yFor your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction or accidents caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts.

yThe images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, and are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes.

10	PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Operation (continued)
	Button	Description
	y	Pre-wash heavily soiled laundry (See page. 26).
	y	(Press and hold during wash cycle) Lock/unlock the button (See page. 27).
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		SJOTF QFSGPSNBODF 4UBJO 5SFBUNFOU XJUI MBSHF PS CVMLZ JUFNT (See page.27).
	y	(Press before wash cycle) Add an extra rinse to the selected cycle (See page. 26).
	y	(Press before wash cycle) Use this option to rinse detergent from load (See page. 26).
	y	Set delay time of starting cycle (See page. 26).
	y	Tumbles clothes to prevent wrinkle (See page. 28).
	y	Use this option to consume less energy (See page. 27).
	y	Use this function to add garments or remove foreign objects like coins or keys after the
		cycle has started (See page. 28).

Display

Door lock indicator

Cycle process indicator

Delay	Estimated time remaining/
wash	error message display
indicator	(See page 35)

Display Icon

Description

y This portion of the display shows which stage of the wash cycle is currently underway (Load Sensing, Wash, Rinse or Spin).

yIndicates that the door is locked. The washer door will lock while the washer is operating. The door can be unlocked by pressing the Start/ Pause button to stop the washer.

y This indicator shows that the washer has been set for Delay Wash. The washer will start automatically after the set delay time has passed.

y When the Start/Pause button is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on the selected cycle and options. The display will then indicate the estimated time remaining for the selected wash cycle.

INSTALLATION 11

INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

Choosing the proper	Unpacking and	Connecting the water line
location	removing shipping bolts

Connecting the drain line	Leveling the washer	Connecting to the power
		supply

Testing the washer

WARNING

yWasher is heavy! Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

yStore and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

yProperly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

yTo reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the washer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

yThe base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washer is installed on a carpeted floor.

yDo not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

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12 INSTALLATION

Choosing the Proper Location

Install the washing machine on a solid floor that is strong and rigid enough to support the weight of the washing machine, even when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. If the floor has too much flex, you may need to reinforce it to make it more rigid. If the floor is not solid, it may cause severe vibration and noise.

1Clean the floor before installation.

- Make sure to select solid and smooth ground.

2Two or more people are needed for moving and unpacking the washing machine.

3Allow for sufficient space between the walls and the washing machine for installation.

Space Requirements

You must allow sufficient space for water lines, the drain line, and airflow.

NOTE

Be sure to allow for wall, door, or floor moldings that may increase the required clearances.

Clearances

NOTE

The floor must be strong and rigid enough to support the weight of the washer, when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. If your floor has too much flex, you may need to reinforce it to make it more rigid. A floor that is adequate for a top-loading washer may not be rigid enough for a front loading washer, due to the difference in the spin speed and direction. If the floor is not solid, your washer may vibrate and you may hear and feel the vibration throughout your house.

Before installing the washer, make sure the floor is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oils so the washer feet can not slide easily. Leveling feet that can move or slide on the floor can contribute to excess vibration and noise due to poor contact with the floor.

If a drip pan must be used, take extra care to follow the instructions provided with the drip pan and make sure the leveling feet are

adjusted for firm and even contact with the pan. Use of drip pans and failure to properly level the machine may result in increased vibration and noise during operation.

Installing on a Pedestal or Stacking Kit

22 ¼"
(56.6 cm)
31	"	4"	1"	27"
(80 cm)		(10 cm) (2.5 cm)		(68.6 cm)
52"
(132.2 cm)

77 ½"

(196.8 cm)

(2.5 cm)

31 "

27"

(80 cm)

(10 cm)

(5 cm)

(68.6 cm)

(5 cm)

NOTE

Refer to the instructions packaged with the optional PEDESTAL or STACKING KIT before installing with a PEDESTAL or a STACKING KIT.

INSTALLATION 13

Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts

When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to remove the foam drum support in the middle of the carton base.

If you must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side.

Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back.

1Starting with the bottom two shipping bolts, use the wrench (included) to fully loosen all four

shipping bolts by turning them counterclockwise. Remove the bolt assemblies by wiggling them slightly while pulling them out.

Retainer

Shipping

bolt

2Locate the four hole caps included in the accessory pack and install them in the shipping bolt holes.

Cap

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NOTE

ySave the bolt assemblies for future use. To prevent damage to internal components, DO NOT transport the washer without reinstalling the shipping bolts.

yFailure to remove shipping bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent damage to the washer. The cord is secured to the back of the washer with a shipping bolt to help prevent operation with shipping bolts in place.

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