LG WM4070H User Manual

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ESPAÑOL

OWNER’S MANUAL

WASHING MACHINE

Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the washer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the washer after installation for future reference.

WM4070H*A

P/No.: MFL67360447

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE, CLEAN-

ING, AND DISPOSAL

7 PRODUCT FEATURES

INTRODUCING YOUR WASHING MACHINE

8 Parts and Accessories

9 Control panel features

11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

11 Preview installation order 12 Checking and choosing the proper location 13 Unpacking and removing shipping bolts 14 Connecting the water lines 15 Connecting the drain line 16 Leveling the washing machine 17 Plugging in the power cord and grounding 17 Test run

24 - Sheer items, 24 - Quick wash, SPEED WASH 24 - For few items, SMALL LOAD 24 - Drain and spin only, DRAIN+SPIN 25 Cycle setting buttons 25 Setting options before cycle 25 - Setting the water temperature, WASH TEMP. 25 - Setting spin speed, SPIN SPEED 25 - Setting soil level of laundry, SOIL LEVEL 26 - Adjusts the melody and button tones, SIGNAL 26 - Prewashing, PRE-WASH 26 - Rinse, drain and spin only, RINSE + SPIN 26 - Adding extra rinse cycle, EXTRA RINSE 26 - Presetting the start time, DELAY WASH 26 - Efficiency cleaning, STEAM 27 - Saving energy, COLD WASH™ 27 - Saving time, TURBOWASH™ 27 Setting options during cycle 27 - Button lock feature, CHILD LOCK 27 - Saving customized wash cycle, PGM SAVE 28 - Selecting your customized cycle, CUSTOM PGM 28 28 -

Tumbles clothes to prevent Wrinkles, FRESH CARE Drum Lighting, DRUM LIGHT

DELICATES

29 MAINTENANCE

18 PREPARATION

18 Sorting wash loads 18 - Precautions for fabric care before wash cycle 19 - Fabric care labels 19 - Sorting laundry 20 Using detergent/fabric softener 20 - Recommended detergent 20 - Loading the dispenser

22 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE

22 Basic operation 23 Cycle guide 24 Main cycle 24 - Reduce laundry allergen, 24 - Reduce laundry bacteria, 24 - For white fabrics, 24 - Blankets or bulky items, BULKY/LARGE 24 - Heavy soiled items, HEAVY DUTY 24 - Normal items, COTTON/NORMAL 24 - For towel items, 24 - Wrinkle free items, 24 - Items labeled wool or hand-washable,

WASH/WOOL

BRIGHT WHITES

TOWELS

ALLERGIENE SANITARY

PERM. PRESS

™

HAND

29 Care 29 - Care after wash 29 - Care in cold climates 30 Cleaning 30 - Clean your the drum, TUB CLEAN 31 - Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer 32 - Cleaning the water inlet filters 33 - Cleaning the drain pump filter 34 - Cleaning the door seal

35 TROUBLESHOOTING

35 Checking error messages 36 Before calling for service

37 SPECIFICATIONS

38 USING SMARTDIAGNOSIS™

39 WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described

in this owner’s Manual.

•

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

•

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,

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.

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.

accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,

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 lid to prevent children from climbing inside.

•

Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed

to the weather or freezing temperatures.

•

Do not tamper with controls.

• Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free

of combustible materials (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.

•

If the hot water

This will release any

do not

Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing other than as described in this manual.

strongly recommend that any service be performed by a qualified technician.

•

See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

•

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

•

Do 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.

•

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

• This washer is not designed for maritime use or for mobile

installations such as in RVs, aircraft, etc.

•

Turn 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.

•

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

• Packaging material can be dangerous for children. There is a

risk of suffocation!

•

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

•

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

•

WARNING :

State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Keep all packaging from children.

This product contains chemicals known to the

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

•

Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures.

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.

•

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

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

•

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

•

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet

shock from this appliance.

•

This washer must be plugged into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded outlet.

serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

•

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

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

•

Where 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.

•

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

Failure to follow this warning can cause serious leak damage.

•

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

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

Failure to follow this warning can cause serious

Installation instructions are packed

Failure to follow this

to minimize the possibility of electric

Failure to follow this warning can cause

Failure

•

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

prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

•

Never 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.

•

Repair 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.

injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

•

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

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

•

The washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes

prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation.

•

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

in back or other injury.

•

Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

serious leak damage.

•

Do not install the washer in humid spaces to reduce the risk of electric shock

serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

•

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

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

This provides the best performance and also

Failure to follow this warning can cause serious

Failure to follow

Failure to do so can result

Failure to follow this warning can cause

. Failure to follow this warning can cause

Failure to follow all of

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.

•

Unplug the washer before cleaning

electric shock.

•

Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer.

•

Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer.

the materials.

•

Do not wash items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil.

to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

•

Disconnect 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.

serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

•

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

•

Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar. Follow package directions when using laundry products.

resulting in serious injury or death.

•

Do 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.

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

These substances give off vapors that could ignite

These items may contain some oil after laundering. Due

Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas,

to avoid the risk of

They will damage the finish.

Failure to follow this warning can cause

Failure to follow this warning

•

Do 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.

these warnings could result in serious injury to persons or death.

•

Destroy 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.

with these warnings could result in serious injury to persons or death.

•

Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. To prevent injury to persons, observe all warnings on product labels.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious injury to persons or death..

•

Remove 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.

Failure to comply with

Failure to comply

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PRODUCT FEATURES

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PRODUCT FEATURES

INVERTER DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR

The inverter motor, which is directly connected to the tub, minimizes energy loss and produces little noise and vibration.

SMARTDIAGNOSIS™

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.

HIGH-EFFICIENCY STEAM CYCLES

During LG’s unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, hot steam gently removes tough stains.

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Parts and Accessories

Parts

Detergent

dispenser

drawer

(See page 20)

Control panel (See page 9)

TurboWash™ Upper Nozzle

Water inlets

Door

Magnet Door

Plunger

(see page 2)

Door seal

Tub

Leveling feet

Drain pump filter cover Drain pump filter Drain hose

Shipping

bolts

Accessories

In c l u d e d Accessories Op t I O n a l Accessories

Hot/cold water hoses Non-skid pads

Caps for covering

shipping bolt holes

Power cord

Drain hose

Wrench Tie strap Elbow bracket

(for securing drain hose)

Pedestal

(sold separately)

Stacking Kit

(sold separately)

NOTE

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

For 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. The 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.

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Control panel features

Cycle selector

Power Button

Operation

Button Description

Operation

Start/ Pause Button

Water Temperature Selection Button

Turns the washing machine on and off.

(During the wash cycle) stops operation, and cancels the settings.

Display

Spin Speed Selection Button

Soil Level Selection Button

Signal Sound Selection Button

ALLERGIENE™

- For cotton, underwear (see page 24)

SANITARY

- For underwear, diaper etc. (see page 24)

BRIGHT WHITES™

- For white fabrics (see page 24)

BULKY/LARGE

- For blankets or large bulky items (see page 24)

HEAVY DUTY

- For heavy soiled cotton fabric (see page 24)

COTTON/NORMAL

- For general laundry, such as cotton T-shirts or towels (see page 24)

TOWELS

- For towels (see page 24)

PERM. PRESS

- For wrinkle-free fabrics (see page 24)

HAND WASH/WOOL

- For wool or hand-wash fabrics (see page 24)

DELICATES

- For sheer and delicate fabrics (see page 24)

SPEED WASH

- For small quantities of lightly soiled items (see page 24)

SMALL LOAD

- For few items (see page 24)

DRAIN+SPIN

- For items that only require draining and spinning (see page 24) Starts or pauses the washing machine cycle.

- If you do not press the C button within 4 minutes of selecting a cycle, the washing machine will turn off automatically.

(Press repeatedly) Selects the water temperature for the wash cycle (see page 25).

- Select water temperature from 5 settings.

(Press repeatedly) Selects the spin speed in the desired level (see page 25).

- Selects spin speed from 5 settings.

(Press repeatedly) Selects a wash cycle by soil level (see page 25).

- Selects soil level from 5 settings.

(Press repeatedly) Selects a Melody or Button sound by signal(see page 26)

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Operation (continued)

Button Description

(Press before wash cycle) Pre-wash heavily soiled laundry (See

(Press and hold during wash cycle) Lock/Unlock the button (See

Use this option to save time (See page.27).

(Press before wash cycle) Add extra rinse cycle to the selected one (See page. 26).

(Pres and hold during wash cycle) The drum is equipped with a white LED light that illuminates

when the washer is turned on (See page 28)

Use this option to rinse detergent from load (See page. 26)

Set delay time of starting cycle (See

(Press before starting wash cycle) Use this option to add steam for extra cleaning power (See page 26)

(Press and hold before starting wash cycle) Tumbles clothes after cycle finishes to prevent wrinkles (See page 28)

Use this option to save your energy consumption (

page. 26).

See page. 27).

page. 26).

page. 27).

Display

Use this option to save special combination of settings that you use frequently (

Door lock indicator

Cycle process indicator

Display Icon Description

This portion of the display shows which stage of the wash cycle is currently underway (LOAD

SENSING, WASH, RINSE or SPIN).

Indicates 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.

This indicator shows that the washer has been set for DELAY WASH. The washer will start

automatically after the set delay time has passed.

Delay wash indicator

Estimated time remaining/ error message display

(See page 35)

See page. 27~28).

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.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Preview installation order

Checking and choosing the

proper location

Unpacking and removing

shipping bolts

Connecting the water line

Connecting the drain line Leveling the washing

Test run

WARNING

Washer is heavy! Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer.

back or other injury.

Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather

conditions. Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.

serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the washer in humid spaces.

serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washer is installed on a carpeted floor.

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

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

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

machine

Plugging in the power cord

and grounding

Failure to do so can result in

Failure to follow this warning can cause

Failure to

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293/4"

(75.6 cm)

4" (10 cm)

51"

(129.5 cm)

/4"

(57 cm)

27"

68.6 cm

(2.5 cm)

1" (2.5 cm)

29 3/4"

(75.6 cm)

4" (10 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

(2.5 cm)

1" (2.5 cm)

771/2"

(196.8 cm)

Checking and 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.

Clean the floor before installation.

- Make sure to select solid and smooth ground.

Two or more people are needed for moving and

unpacking the washing machine.

Allow 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.

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

Installing on a floor

NOTE

Refer to the instructions packaged with the optional

PEDESTAL or STACKING KIT before installing with a PEDESTAL or a STACKING KIT.

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