LG WT1150CW Owner’s Manual

MFL69942101

WT1150CW

MFL69942101

T1475HGPV

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17.02.20

17.02.20

17.02.20

SPIRIT 2X WIN

MFL69942101

OWNER’S MANUAL

WASHING
MACHINE

MFL69942101

ver.021817.00

www.lg.com

Copyright © 2017 LG Electronics Inc. AII Rights Reserved.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3 Basic Safet y Precautions
4 Grounding Requirements

5 Safety Instructions for Installation

6 Safety Ins tructions for Use, C are, Cleaning and

Disposal

7 FEATURES AND BENEFITS

7 Key Parts and Comp onent s

7 Included Accessory

8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

8 Choose the Proper Location
8 Power Outlet

8 Floor ing

9 Unpacking and Removing Shipping Material

1 0 Connecting the Water Lines
1 1 Connecting the Drain Hose

12 Leveling the Washer
13 Connect to the Power Supply

13 Sorting Wash Loads

1 5 About the Dispensers
1 5 Detergent and Dispenser Use

17 HOW TO USE

1 7 Control Panel Features

1 8 Time and Status Display

19 Operating the Washer
20 Cycle Guide

22 Main Cycle
22 Cycle Modifier But tons

23 Special Care Features
24 Option B uttons

24 Cold Wash™

24 Delay Wash
24 Extra Rinse
24 Tub Clean
24 Water Plus
24 Signal ON/OFF

24 Child Lock
24 Add Garments

25 CARE AND CLEANING

25 Regular Cleaning

25 Cleaning the Exterior

25 Care and Cleaning of the Interior

25 Tub Clean Cycle

25 Removing Mineral Buildup
25 Leave the Lid Open

26 Maintenance

27 Cleaning the Washer

28 SPECIFICATIONS

28 SMART DIAGNOSIS™ SYSTEM

29

TROUBLE SHOOTING

29 Normal Sounds You May Hear

30 Before Calling For Ser vice

33 Error Codes

35 WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY MESSAGES

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or
electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. Your safety and the safety of
others is very important. There are 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 result in prop­erty damage and/or serious bodily harm or death.

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

DANGER
WARNING

CAUTION

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.

y Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

y Before use, the washer must be properly installed as described in this manual.
y Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gaso-

line, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that

could ignite or explode.

y 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.

y 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 washer, 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.

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

washer is used near children. A child might become trapped inside the washer and suffocate.

y Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid to prevent children from

climbing inside.
y Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather or freezing temperatures.
y Do not tamper with controls.

y Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials (lint, paper, rags,

etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.
y Service must be performed by a qualified service technician. Do not disassemble the washer.

y See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.
y WARNING : This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
You may be slightly injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow

instructions.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

y This washer is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as in RVs, aircraft, etc.

y 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.

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

y Packaging material can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging from

children.

y Always check the inside of the washer for foreign objects before loading laundry. Keep the lid closed

when not in use.
y Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving.
y In the event of a gas leak(such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate the area immediately. Do not turn

any appliance or light on or off. Do not use a ventilating fan. A spark may result in an explosion or fire.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING

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

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

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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WARNING

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion,
or 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:

y Refer 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.
y Do 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.
y For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause seri-

ous injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

y The 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 possibility of electric shock from this appliance.
y This washer must be plugged into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause

serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

y 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.

y 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.
y Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious leak

damage.

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

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

y The 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.
y 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.

y 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. Failure to follow this warning

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

y The 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.
y The 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.

y Store 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.
y To 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.

y 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. Failure to follow all of the safety warnings in this manual could

result in property damage, injury to persons or death.
y Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has miss-

ing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
y To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the

washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before

attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
y Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the right direction so that the cord runs towards the floor. If you

plug the power plug into the socket in the opposite direction, the electric wires within the cable may be dam-

aged and this may result in electric shock or fire.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion,
or 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:

y Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock.
y Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the

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

could ignite the materials.
y Do 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.

y 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. Failure to follow

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

y Do not combine laundry products for use in one load unless specified on the label.
y Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar. Follow package directions when us-

ing laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas, resulting in serious injury or death.
y 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. Failure

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

y 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. Fail-

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

y 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. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious injury to persons or death.
y 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.
y Remove the lid to the washing compartment before your washer is removed from service or discarded

to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside. Failure to do so can result in seri-

ous injury to persons or death.

y Keep hands and foreign objects clear of the lid and latch area when closing the lid. Failure to keep hands

clear can result in personal injury.
y Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. This may result in electric shock.
y Do not touch the water draining from the machine during a high-temperature wash or drying cycle. This

water is hot, and touching it may result in burns or injury.
y Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects(such an laundry, lighted candles,lighted cigarettes,

dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may result in electric shock, fire, problems

with the product, or injury.

y Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to freezing temperatures. Water may freeze

in the hoses and damage the washer. Winterize the washer before storing or moving it in freezing tem-

peratures. Refer to the Maintenance section for instructions.
y Do not push the Lid too hard. There is a risk of breaking Lid Glass.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS

INVERTER DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR

A

The inverter motor directly connected to
the tub produces less noise and vibration
while offering outstanding durability with a
longer lifespan.

SMART DIAGNOSIS™

B

If you ever experience an issue with your
LG washer, you don’t have to worry. The
SmartDiagnosis™ feature helps the service
center diagnose problems over the phone,
or with a simple app on your smart phone,
helping you minimize costly, inconvenient
service calls.

TUB CLEAN

C

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

CHILD LOCK

D

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

SMARTRINSE™

E

This washer is designed to save rinse
water by using the SMARTRINSE™ with
jet spray in Cotton/ Normal and Heavy Duty
cycles.

Dispenser

box

(See page

15)

Bleach

box

Tub

Identify

HOT and COLD

Power

Cord

Lid

Control panel
(See page 17)

Leveling feet

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FULL STAINLESS STEEL DRUM

F

The Full stainless steel drum offers
extreme durability.

Drain
Hose

INCLUDED ACCESSORY

y Tie Strap (for securing drain hose)

REQUIRED ACCESSORY (sold separately)

Hot/cold water hoses

Part Number

• 5215FD3715U : Hot water hose

• 5215FD3715V : Cold water hose

• Required accessory is sold
separately. It can be ordered
through LG Website.
US: www.lg.com/us

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION

WARNING

y The washer is heavy. Two or more people

are required when moving and unpacking the
washer. Failure to do so may result in damage

to property or serious bodily harm.

y Store 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.

y Properly ground the washer to conform with

all electric governing codes and ordinances.

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

y To 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.

y To ensure proper air flow, do not block the

large opening on the bottom of the washer
with carpeting or other materials.

y Do 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.

POWER OUTLET

y The power outlet must be within 60 in. (1.5 m) of

either side of the washer.

y The appliance and outlet must be positioned so

that the plug is easily accessible.

y Do not overload the outlet with more than one ap-

pliance.

y The outlet must be grounded in accordance with

current wiring electric codes and regulations.

y Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.

NOTE: It is the personal responsibility and obligation
of the product owner to have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified service technician.

FLOORING

y To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST

be installed on a solidly constructed floor.

y Allowable slope under the entire washer is a maxi-

mum 1 inch. difference from side to side or from
front to back.

y Installing on carpeting and soft tile surfaces is not

recommended.

y Never install the washer on a platform or weakly sup-

ported structure.

NOTE: The washer must be installed on firm flooring
to minimize vibration during the spin cycle. Concrete
flooring is best, but a wood floor is sufficient, pro­vided it is built to FHA standards. The washer should
not be installed on rugs or exposed to weather.

40 3/8”

(102.6 cm)

1”

(2.5 cm)

27”

(68.6 cm)

1”

(2.5 cm)

To ensure sufficient clearance for water lines and
airflow, allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in.
(2.5 cm) at the sides and 4 in. (10 cm) behind the
unit. Be sure to allow for wall, door, or floor mold­ings that may increase the required clearances.

55 3/8”

(140.6 cm)

(with lid o pen)

26 3/4”

(68 cm)

32”

(8 1.1 cm)

Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 56 in.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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UNPACKING AND REMOVING
SHIPPING MATERIAL

1. After removing the carton and shipping material,
lift the washer off the foam base. Make sure the
plastic tub support comes off with the base and
is not stuck to the bottom of the washer.

If you must lay the washer down to remove the base
packaging materials, always protect the side of the
washer and lay it carefully on its side. DO NOT lay
the washer on its front or back.

3. Unfasten the power cord from the back of the
washer.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

y Adjustable Pliers

y Carpenter's Level

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Plastic Tub Support

Carton Base

2. Save the foam block (that contains the Owner’s
Manual, parts and laundry product samples) for
future use. If the washer must be moved in the
future, the foam block will help prevent damage
to the washer during transportation.

NOTE: To prevent damage, do not remove the
foam block until the washer is at the final loca­tion.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Rubber Seal

Rubber Seal

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CONNECTING THE WATER LINES

y LG recommends the use of LG hoses. Any leak-

ing, property damage, or damage to the washing
machine caused by an improper installation or by
the use of non-LG hoses is not covered under the
terms of the LG warranty and is the sole responsi­bility of the customer and/or an installer.

y Water supply pressure must be between 20 psi and

120 psi (138~827 kPa). If the water supply pressure
is more than 120 psi, a pressure reducing valve must
be installed.

y Periodically check the hose for cracks, leaks, and

wear, and replace the hose if necessary.

y Make sure that the water lines are not stretched,

pinched, crushed, or kinked.

y The washer should never be installed or stored in a

location subject to freezing temperatures. Damage to
the water lines and internal mechanisms of the washer
can result. If the washer was exposed to freezing tem­peratures prior to installation, allow it to stand at room
temperature for several hours before use and check for
leaks prior to operation.

NOTE: Do not use flood-preventing hoses with auto
shutoff devices. The devices can be tripped during
fill and prevent the machine from filling properly.

2. Connect the water supply hoses to the HOT and
COLD water faucets tightly by hand and then tight­en another 2/3 turn with pliers.

WARNING

yDo not overtighten.

can result.

3. Always run a gallon or two of water through each
inlet hose to flush dirt, scale and other debris out
of the water lines. Doing so will help prevent future
problems with clogged filter screens, and will also
allow you to verify which water line is hot and which
is cold.

Hot water inlet

Damage to the coupling

Cold water inlet

Water Hose
(to water inlet
on washer)

1. Inspect the threaded fitting on each hose and
make sure there is a rubber seal in place in both
ends of each hose.

Wate r Faucet

Water Hose
(to tap)

WARNING

yDo not reuse old hoses.

when you install the washing machine. Old
hoses could leak or burst causing flooding and
property damage.

Only use new hoses

WARNING

yDo not overtighten the hoses.

can damage the valves resulting in leaking and
property damage.

4. Attach the hot water line to the hot water inlet on
the back of the washer. Attach the cold water line
to the cold water inlet on the back of the washer.
Tighten the fittings securely. Turn ON both fau­cets all the way and check for leaks at both ends
of the hoses.

NOTE: Be careful not to cross-thread the hose fit­tings. This will damage the valve and could result in
property damage from leaks.

Overtightening

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CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE

y The drain hose should always be properly secured.

Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in
flooding and property damage.

y The drain must be installed in accordance with any

applicable local codes and regulations.

y Make sure that the drain hose is not stretched,

pinched, crushed, or kinked.

Drain Hose

OPTION 1: STANDPIPE

Bend the outlet end of the drain hose to form a U
shape. Insert the end of the drain hose into the drain.
If the drain is large enough for the flange on the hose
to fit inside, then do not insert the flange more than
1-2 inches into the drain. Use the tie strap included
with the installation materials in the foam block in
the tub to secure the drain hose to the drain.

If the water valves and drain are built into the wall,

CAUTION

y Do not insert the end of the drain hose into the

standpipe more than 8 inches (20cm). Doing so

can cause siphoning, odors, or improper drain­ing.

8”(20 cm)

OPTION 2: LAUNDRY TUB

Bend the end of the drain hose to the desired shape
and support it on the edge of the laundry tub. Use
the tie strap to secure the drain hose in place.

NOTE:

y Do not use this drain hose with a floor drain. The

end of the drain hose must be at least 29 inches
above the floor for proper draining to occur.

No more than 8 inches (20cm)

Tie Strap

Drain Hose

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39”

(99 cm)

39”

(99 cm)

Tie Strap

Tie Strap

fasten the drain hose to one of the water hoses with
the tie strap (ribbed side on inside).

If your drain is a standpipe, fasten the drain hose to
the standpipe with the tie strap provided.

NOTE:

y Normal height of the end of the hose should be ap-

proximately 35”~47” (0.9~1.2 m) from the floor.

y Do not install the end of the drain hose lower than

29 in. (73.7 cm) or higher than 96 in. (243.8 cm)
above the bottom of the washer or more than 60
in. (152.4 cm) away from the washer.

y Never create an airtight seal between the hose

and the drain with tape or other means. If no air
gap is present, water can be siphoned out of the
tub resulting in poor wash/rinse performance or
clothing damage.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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LEVELING THE WASHER

The tub of your new washer spins at very high
speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and move­ment, the floor must be a level, solid surface.

NOTE:

• Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary
to level the washer. Extending the leveling feet
more than necessary can cause the washer to
vibrate.

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

All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the floor.
Attempt to rock the washer from corner to corner
to make sure that all four leveling feet are in firm
contact with the floor.

1. Position the washer in its final location, taking spe-

cial care not to pinch, strain, or crush the water
and drain lines. Place a level across the top of the
washer.

Raise Lower

2. Adjust the leveling feet. Turn clockwise to raise

the washer or counterclockwise to lower it.

the cabinet side meets the top cover. Do not place
the level on the top of the lid. Using these sur­faces will result in the washer being unlevel.

Side to Side

Front to Back

Lower Raise

WARNING

yUsing the washing machine without leveling

it may result in malfunction caused by the
production of excess vibration and noise.

yUse the leveling feet only when you level the

washing machine.

unnecessarily, it may cause abnormal vibration
of the washing machine.

NOTE:

• If the washer’s level is not even, the lid may be
automatically closed when it is open. If such
case occurs, raise the front leg to adjust the level
of the washer to be even.

If you raise the leveling feet

3. To make sure that the washer is properly level,
open the lid and look from above to see if the tub
is centered. If the tub is NOT centered (as shown
in the drawing with the X through it), readjust the
front feet. If you have a level, check your washer
with the level.

y To check if the washer is level from side to side,

place a level on the back edge of the lid.

y To check if the washer is level front to back, place

a level at the side of the washer on the edge where

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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CONNECT TO THE POWER SUPPLY

The washer should be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60­Hz grounded 3-prong outlet. Plug in the washer.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service technician
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, electrical shock, or death.

WARNING

The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5

y

m) of either side of the washer.
The appliance and outlet must be positioned so

y

that the plug is easily accessible.
Do not overload the outlet with more than one

y

appliance.
The outlet must be grounded in accordance

y

with current wiring codes and regulations.

Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is

y

recommended.
It is the personal responsibility and obligation

y

of the product owner to have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

Do not use a worn or damaged power cord or

y

power plug. Replace or repair it immediately.

Failure to do so may result in death, fire, electric
shock, or malfunction.

Do not modify the power cord and take care

y

not to damage it when installing or moving the
washing machine.

death, fire, electric shock, or malfunction.

Make sure that the washing machine is

y

grounded.
Connect this washing machine to a grounded

y

outlet conforming to the rating prior to use.

Failure to do so may result in fire, electric
shock, or malfunction.

yDo not use adaptors or extension cords.

washing machine should always be plugged
into its own individual electrical outlet which has
a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock
or disorder.

yDo not damage or cut off the ground prong of

the power cord.

fire, electric shock, or product malfunction.

Failure to do so may result in

The

Doing so may cause death,

SORTING WASH LOADS

CAUTION

y Do not load items higher than the top edge of the

tub. Failure to follow this caution can result in leak-

age or damage to fabrics.

y Use the Bedding cycle for buoyant or nonabsor-

bent items such as pillows or comforters. Failure

to follow this caution can result in leakage.

y If possible, do not wash any water-resistant items.

If you must, please select the Waterproof cycle.
( i.e. Water resistant clothing, mattress covers,
outdoor clothes, plastic mats etc.)

y If waterproof material laundry is washed in a

course other than Waterproof, it may result in in­jury or damage to the washer, clothes, walls, floor,
and surrounding objects due to abnormal vibration.

GROUPING SIMILAR ITEMS

For the best washing results, and to reduce the possibil­ity of damage to clothing, care should be taken to sort
the clothing into loads that are made up of similar items.

Mixing different fabric types and/or soil levels can
result in poor wash performance, color transfer, dis­coloration, fabric damage or linting. Fabrics should
be sorted into groups as described below.

COLORS

Sort articles by color. Wash dark clothes together
in a separate load from light colors or whites. Mix­ing dark clothes with light clothes can result in dye
transfer or discoloration of the lighter clothes.

SOIL LEVEL

Wash heavily soiled clothing together. Washing
lightly soiled clothing in the same load with heav­ily soiled clothing could result in poor wash perfor­mance for the lightly soiled clothing.

FAB R I C TYPE

Delicate articles should not be mixed with heavier or
sturdier fabric types. Washing heavier fabrics in a deli­cate load can result in poor wash performance for the
heavier fabrics and possible damage to the delicates.

LINT TYPE

Some fabrics attract and bind lint to them while oth­ers give off lint in the laundry process. Avoid mixing
these lint collectors and lint producers in the same
load. Mixing these fabrics will result in pilling and
linting on the lint collectors. (For example, lint collec­tor – knit sweater; lint producer – terry cloth towels.)

SORT LAUNDRY…

By Colors By Soil By Fabric By Lint

White Heavy Delicates Lint Producer
Lights Normal Easy Care Line Collector
Darks Light Sturdy

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FABRIC CARE LABELS

Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label.
Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option
selections to care for your clothing according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.

Fabric Care Labels

LOADING THE WASHER

NOTE: Use the Bedding cycle for large or bulky items
such as poly-filled jackets, comforters, pillows, etc.
These items may not be as absorbent as other laundry
items and should be sorted into a separate wash load
for optimal results.

Bulky items should be placed as far down in the tub
as possible for optimal results. Always place buoyant
items at the bottom of the tub. The washer will auto­matically detect the load size. Because of the high­efficiency wash system, the water level may not com­pletely cover the load.

1. For best performance, load clothes as shown.

Do this

2. Load clothes loosely, and do not load clothes over
the maximum guideline on the tub. Clothes need
room to circulate in order to get clean.

Maximum guide line

Not this

y Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty.

Items such as clips, matches, pens, coins, and keys
can damage both your washer and your clothes.

y Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent

these items from snagging or tangling on other

clothes.
y Pretreat heavily stained areas for best results.
y Combine large and small items in a load. Load large

items first.
y Large items should not be more than half of the total

wash load.
y The washer can be fully loaded, but the tub should

not be tightly packed with items. The lid of the wash-

er should close easily.
y To prevent an out- of-balance load, do not wash sin-

gle items. Add one or two similar items to the load.

Large, bulky items, such as a blanket, comforter, or

bedspread, should be washed individually.
y Waterproof items do wash or spin Waterproof cycle.

(i.e. Water resistant clothing, mattress covers, out-

door clothes, plastic mats etc.)
y The washer will not fill or operate with the lid open.

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ABOUT THE DISPENSERS

The automatic dispenser consists of two
compartments which hold:

y Liquid fabric softener.
y Liquid or powdered detergent for the main wash.

Main Wash

Powdered Detergent

Liquid Fabric

Softener

Compartment

Compartment

Dispenser Drawer

MAIN WASH DETERGENT COMPARTMENT

This compartment holds laundry detergent for
the main wash cycle. The detergent is added to
the load at the beginning of the cycle. Always use
High-Efficiency (HE) detergent with your washing
machine. Either powdered or liquid detergent may
be used.

Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations
when adding detergent. Using too much detergent
can result in detergent buildup in clothing and the
washer.

When using liquid detergent, make sure the liquid
detergent cup and insert are in place. Do not exceed
the maximum fill line.

When using powdered detergent, remove the liquid
detergent cup from the compartment. Powdered
detergent will not dispense with the liquid detergent
cup in place.

FABRIC SOFTENER COMPARTMENT

This compartment holds liquid fabric softener,
which is automatically dispensed during the final
rinse cycle.

Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations
when adding softener. Using too much fabric
softener can result in damage to clothing and the
washer. Either powdered or liquid fabric softener.

y Always follow the manufacturer’s

recommendations when adding fabric softener.

Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Using too

much fabric softener may stain clothes.
y Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with warm

water. Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
y Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load

or into the tub.

Main Wash

Liquid Detergent

Compartment

Insert

DETERGENT AND DISPENSER USE

A WORD ABOUT DETERGENTS

High-Efficiency (HE) detergents produce fewer
suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing
and rinsing performance, and help to keep the
interior of your washer clean. Using detergent
that is not HE may cause oversudsing and
unsatisfactory performance which could result in
error codes, cycle failure, and machine damage.

Maximum

Normal Load Amount

Liquid

D

etergent

For proper wash performance, always measure the
detergent using the measuring device provided by
the detergent manufacturer.

The normal amount of HE detergent needed, for
average loads, is less than ½ of the recommended
maximum. Use less detergent for soft water, light
soil or smaller loads. Never use more than the
maximum amount recommended by the detergent
manufacturer.

DESIGNED TO USE ONLY
HIGH-EFFICIENCY (HE)
DETERGENT

IM P O R TA NT: Your washing machine is designed for
use with only High- Efficiency (HE) detergents. HE
detergents are formulated specifically for High-Effi­ciency washers and contain suds-reducing agents.
Always look for the HE symbol when purchasing
detergent.

IM P O R TA NT: Not all detergents are the same. Pay
careful attention to the amount of detergent used
to avoid oversudsing, poor rinsing and detergent
buildup in clothing, and residue buildup that can
contribute to odors in the machine. NEVER use a
cup or scoop other than the one supplied by the
manufacturer of the detergent you are using. Never
use more than the maximum amount of detergent
recommended by the manufacturer. A full scoop or
measure of detergent should only be used for very
large and heavily soiled loads. Using too much de­tergent can result in detergent buildup in the washer
and in your clothes.

Powder

Detergent

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Always measure the detergent amount. While HE
detergents are designed for this type of washing
machine, be careful when measuring the detergent.
For most normal loads, no more than 1/4 to 1/2 a
cap or scoop of HE detergent should be used.

NOTE:

y Extra care must be exercised when using 2X and 3X

concentrated detergents because even a little bit ex-

tra can contribute to the problems mentioned above.
y Detergents designated as HE compatible may not

provide optimal results.

USING THE SOFTENER AND DETERGENT
DISPENSER

To add detergent, and fabric softener to the auto­matic dispenser:

1. Open the dispenser drawer.

2. Load the laundry products into the appropriate
compartments.

3. Close the drawer before starting the cycle.

4. If using fabric softener on NORMAL or HEAVY
DUTY cycles, press the FABRIC SOFTENER but­ton or select the EX TRA RINSE option.

NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of water to
remain in the bleach dispenser and softener com­partment at the end of the cycle.

IM P O R TA NT: Do not place or store laundry prod­ucts, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric soft­ener, on top of your washer or dryer. Wipe up any
spills immediately. These products can damage the
finish and controls.

USING THE LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER

y Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly

onto clothes or into the tub.
y Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.
y Do not place laundry items on top of the bleach dis-

penser when loading and unloading the washer.
y Always measure and pour bleach carefully. Avoid

overfilling or splashing when adding bleach to the

dispenser. The maximum capacity of the bleach dis-

penser is one cup of bleach per wash cycle. Overfill-

ing could result in bleach being dispensed immedi-

ately, which can result in damage to the clothes in the

washer.

Bleach

1. Check clothing care labels for special instructions.

2. Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instruc­tions on the bottle. High-efficiency washers use
less water, so less bleach is needed. One half cup is
enough for most loads.

3. Carefully pour the pre-measured amount of bleach
directly into the bleach dispenser. If you are using
powdered bleach of any kind, pour it directly into the
tub before adding the laundry. Never add powdered
bleach to the liquid bleach dispenser.

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HOW TO USE

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

D

POWER (ON/OFF) BUTTON

A

Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to
turn the washer OFF. Pressing the POWER
button during a cycle will cancel that cycle
and any load settings will be lost. The lid will
unlock after a brief pause.

NOTE:

• If there is any water remaining in the
tub after the washer shuts off, it will
drain following five-minutes delay. The
washer can be restarted any time before
the draining begins. However, once the
water begins to drain, all functions will
be suspended until the water has been
completely drained and the washer shuts
off.

CYCLE SELECTOR BUTTON

B

Press the Cycles button repeatedly until the
desired cycle is selected. Once the desired
cycle has been selected, the standard
presets will appear in the display. These
settings can be adjusted using the cycle
setting buttons any time before starting the
cycle.

NOTE: To protect your clothing, not all
settings are available on all cycle selections.

F

E C

START/PAUSE BUTTON

C

Press this button to start the selected cycle.
If the washer is running, use this button to
pause the cycle without losing the current
settings.

NOTE: If you do not press the START/PAUSE
button within 60 minutes of selecting a
cycle, the washer automatically turns OFF
and all cycle settings are lost. And water
remaining in the tub will be drain after a five
minute delay.

CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS

D

Use these buttons to adjust the settings for
the selected cycle. The setting lights above
the buttons illuminate to show the current
selection.

SPECIAL CYCLE AND OPTION BUTTONS

E

These buttons allow you to select special
cycles or options.

TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY

F

The display shows the cycle status and
estimated time remaining.

BD

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TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY

The time and status display shows the estimated time remaining and cycle progress.

A

B
D

C

CYC L E STATUS INDICATO R

A

These LEDs will illuminate when a cycle
is selected to indicate which stages will
run. When a cycle is running, the LED for
the active stage will blink, and the LEDs
for the remaining stages will remain
steady. Once a stage is complete, the
LED will turn off. If a cycle is paused, the
active stage LED will stop blinking.

DELAY WASH INDICATOR

B

The Delay Wash Indicator will illuminate
when a delay wash is set. The indica­tor light will turn off once the cycle has
started.

ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING

C

When a cycle is selected, the default
time for that cycle is displayed. This time
will change as modifiers or options are
selected. Once the START/PAUSE but­ton is pressed, the washer will measure
the size of the load. The estimated time
may change once the load size has been
measured. If Delay Wash is set, the re­maining delay time counts down until the
cycle begins.

NOTE: The time shown is only an esti­mate. This time is based on normal oper­ating conditions. Several external factors
(load size, room temperature, incoming
Water temperature, water pressure, etc.)
can affect the actual time.

LID LOCK INDICATOR

D

The Lid Lock indicator will illuminate
once a cycle has started. The indicator
light will stay on until the cycle is paused,
stopped or has finished.

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OPERATING THE WASHER

Softener

Detergent

Bleach

SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD THE WASHER

1

Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, color and
load size, as needed. Open the lid and load items
into the washer.

CLEANING PRODUCTS

2

Add High-Efficiency (HE) detergent to the deter­gent dispenser. If bleach or fabric softener is to
be used, add these to the appropriate dispensers.

TURN ON THE WASHER

3

Press the POWER button to turn ON the washer.
The lights around the cycle selector knob will il­luminate and a chime will sound.

SELECT A CYCLE

4

Press the Cycle Button repeatedly until the desired
cycle is selected. The preset Wash Temp., Spin
Speed, Soil Level, Special Care and option settings
for that cycle will be shown. Pressing the Start
Pause button without selecting a cycle will cause
the Cotton/Normal cycle to begin immediately.

ADJUST SETTINGS

5

Default settings for the selected cycle can now
be changed, if desired, using the cycle modifier
and option buttons.

NOTE: Not all modifiers and options are available
on all cycles. A different chime will sound and the
LED will not come on if the selection is not allowed.

BEGIN CYCLE

6

Press and hold the START/PAUSE button to
begin the cycle. The lid will lock, and the washer
will agitate briefly without water to measure the
weight of the load. If the START/PAUSE button is
not pressed within 60 minutes, the washer will
shut off and all settings will be lost.

ADD GARMENT LIGHT

7

The Add Garment light will illuminate near the
beginning of the wash cycle to indicate when
it is safe to add items to the load. Press the
START/PAUSE button to pause the cycle and add
garments to the load. Press the START/PAUSE
button to resume the cycle.

NOTE: It is not recommended to add items
unless the Add Garments light is illuminated,
as this could result in poor performance and/or
clothing damage.

END OF CYCLE

8

When the cycle is finished, a melody will sound.
Immediately remove your clothing from the
washer to reduce wrinkling.

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WARNING

yTo reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,

INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

read the IMPORTANT SAFETY

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CYCLE GUIDE

The cycle guide below shows the default settings, available options
and recommended fabric types for each cycle. Allowable modier
adjustments are shown below the default setting for each cycle.

Cycle

Cotton / Normal Coton, linen,

Heavy Duty Heavily soiled

Bright
Whites™

Bulky / Bedding Large items suc

Pre Wash+
Normal

Speed Wash Lighly soiled

Delicates Dress shirts/

Waterproof

Fabric or Load

Type

towels, shirts,
sheets, jeans,
mixed loads

cotton fabrics

White fabrics Hot High Heavy

as blackets and
comforters

* Use the Bedding cycle for items such as pillows, comforters, pet bedding and other articles which have
absorbing water. DO NOT WASH EXCESSIVELY LARGE ITEMS. If large/bulky items do not
may not be enough room for them to move during washing. Keep like items
smaller clothing items. Failure to follow these instructions
Towels, shirts,
sheets, jeans,
mixed loads

and small loads

blouses, nylons,
sheer or lacy
garments(less
than 8 ibs.)

Waterproof items-es
Water resistant clothing,
mattress covers, outdoor
clothes, plastic mats etc.
(less than 14 ibs.)

Wash Temp. Spin Speed Soil Level Soak

Hot High Heavy
Warm Medium
Semi Warm No spin Normal
Cold
Tap cold Light
Hot High Heavy
Warm Medium
Semi Warm Low Normal
Cold No spin
Tap cold Light

Warm Medium Normal
Semi Warm Low Light

Hot High Heavy
Warm Medium Normal
Semi Warm Low Light
Cold No spin
Tap cold

Hot High
Warm Medium
Semi Warm Low Normal
Cold No spin
Tap cold Light

Warm Medium
Semi Warm Low Normal
Cold No spin
Tap cold Light

Warm
Semi Warm Medium Normal
Cold Low
Tap cold No spin Light

Warm
Semi Warm Normal
Cold Low
Tap cold No spin Light

No spin

High Heavy

Heavy

Heavy

may result in damage to the clothing or to the washer.

Default Setting

Cold

Wash™

Extra
Rinse

Water

Plus

Fabric

Softener

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diculty

t easily into the tub, there

together; do not mix large bulky items with

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MAIN CYCLE

Wash cycles are designed for the best wash
performance for each type of load. Select the cycle
that best matches the load contents for maximum
wash performance and fabric care. Turn the knob to
the desired cycle. When you select a wash cycle, the
light for the corresponding wash cycle will turn on.
See page 19,
details on operating methods.

OPERATING THE WASHER

Cotton / Normal

Use this cycle to wash all normal items, except
delicate fabrics such as wool or silk.

Pressing the START/PAUSE button without

NOTE:

selecting a cycle will cause the Cotton / Normal cycle
to begin immediately using the default settings.

Heavy Duty

This cycle is for washing heavily soiled laundry using
more powerful wash motions.

NOTE: When washing large loads, in order to deliver
the best performance, there will be brief periods of
2 minutes or more without agitation. These soak
periods are part of the cycle's design, and are normal.

Bulky / Bedding

This cycle is for washing blankets or bulky items.

Do not use this cycle to wash a mixed load

NOTE:

of bedding and non-bedding items.

Bright Whites™

This cycle is for washing white items only.

, for more

WARNING

yIf waterproof material laundry is washed in a

course other than Waterproof, it may result in
injury or damage to the washer, clothes, walls,
floor, and surrounding objects due to abnormal
vibration.

Delicates

This cycle is for washing lingerie or sheer and lacy
clothes which can easily be damaged.

Speed Wash

Use the Speed Wash cycle to quickly wash lightly
soiled clothing and small loads. For high wash and
rinse efficiency, washing small loads of 2-3 lightly
soiled garments is recommended.

Use very little detergent in this cycle. If you

NOTE:

want additional rinsing, you can add extra rinses by
using the Extra Rinse button.

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Pre Wash+

Normal

Use this cycle to prewash stains without needing to
hand-wash. Prompt treatment helps to prevent stains
from setting or odors from developing.

Waterproof

This cycle is used for washing waterproof material.

NOTE:

yDo not use any other wash cycle to wash

waterproof fabrics. ( i.e. Water resistant clothing,
mattress covers, outdoor clothes, plastic mats etc.)

yDo not use this cycle to wash a mixed load of

waterproof and non-waterproof items.

yUse only the waterproof cycle, after checking the

washing instruction label on the fabric.

yDo not wash other fabrics using the waterproof cycle.