LG WT-R10856 Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

WASHING MACHINE

Please read this manual carefully before operating your washing machine and retain it for future reference.

WT-R10806

WT-R10856

www.lg.com

P/No.: MFL67221350

I N T RO D U C T I O N
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic safety precautions......................................	3-4
Grounding instructions............................................	4
Safety instructions for installation...........................	5
Safety instructions for use, care and cleaning,
and disposal............................................................	6
PARTS AND FEATURES
Special Features.....................................................	7
Key Parts and Components....................................	8
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Choose the Proper Location...................................	9
Flooring...................................................................	9
Clearances..............................................................	9
Unpack the Washer...............................................	10
Connecting the Water Lines..................................	11
Connecting the Drain Line...............................	11-12
Leveling the Washer.............................................	12
Connect to the Power Supply...............................	12
HOW TO USE
Control Panel Features.........................................	13
Operating the Washer...........................................	14
Cycle Guide..........................................................	15
Information For Energy Test..................................	16
Sorting Wash Loads..............................................	16
About the Dispenser.............................................	17
Loading the Dispenser..........................................	18
The LED Display....................................................	19
Cycle Modifier Buttons.........................................	20
Cycle Option Buttons .....................................	21-22
CARE AND CLEANING
Regular Cleaning.............................................	23-24
Maintenance.........................................................	24
Cleaning the Washer.............................................	25
TROUBLESHOOTING
Normal Sounds You May Hear..............................	26
Before Calling for Service...............................	26-30
SmartDiagnosis™.................................................	31
SPECIFICATION
Specification.........................................................	32

THANK YOU!

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Your new LG washing machine combines the most advanced washing technology with simple operation and high efficiency. Follow the operating and care

instructions in this manual, and your washer will provide many years of reliable service.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

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

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

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

wThis 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 or WARNING. These words mean:

wDANGER: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions. wWARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

wCAUTION: 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

wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury 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, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

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

•Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the 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.

•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.

•Do 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 individual.

•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 taps 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! Keep all packaging from children.

•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 washer while parts are moving.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

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

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.

wWARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION

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

•Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer’s reference. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.

•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, electrical shock, or death.

•For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical 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 to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

•This washer must be plugged into a 220-240 V~, 50Hz grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical 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, electrical 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, electrical 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.

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

•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.

•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, electrical shock, or death.

•Repair or replace immediately 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, electrical shock, or death.

•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, electrical shock, or death.

•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.

•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.

•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.

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

•To reduce the risk of personal injury, 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, personal injury or death.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE AND CLEANING, AND DISPOSAL

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

	• Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid	• Do not allow children to play on or in the
	the risk of electric shock.	washer. Close supervision of children is
	• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive	necessary when the washer is used near
	cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer.	children. As children grow, teach them the
	They will damage the finish.	proper, safe use of all appliances. Failure
	• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on	to comply with these warnings could result in
		serious personal injuries or death.
	top of the washer. These substances give off
		• Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other
	vapors that could ignite the materials.
	• Do not wash items that are soiled with	packing materials after the washer is
		unpacked. Children might use them for play.
	vegetable or cooking oil. These items may
		Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads,
	contain some oil after laundering. Due to the
		or plastic sheets can become airtight
	remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch
		chambers. Failure to comply with these
	fire by itself.
		warnings could result in serious personal
	• Disconnect this appliance from the
		injuries or death.
	power supply before attempting any user	• Keep laundry products out of reach of
	maintenance. Turning the controls to the
		children. To prevent personal injury, observe
	OFF position does not disconnect this
		all warnings on product labels. Failure to
	appliance from the power supply. Failure to
		comply with these warnings could result in
	follow this warning can cause serious injury,
		serious personal injuries.
	fire, electrical shock, or death.
		• Remove the lid to the washing compartment
	• Do not combine laundry products for use in
		before your washer is removed from service
	one load unless specified on the label.
		or discarded to avoid the danger of children or
	• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia	small animals getting trapped inside. Failure
	or acids such as vinegar. Follow package	to do so can result in serious personal injury
	directions when using laundry products.	or death.
	Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas,	• Keep hands and foreign objects clear of the
	resulting in serious injury or death.	lid and latch area when closing the lid. Failure
	• Do not reach into the washer while parts	to keep hands clear can result in personal
	are moving. Before loading, unloading or	injury.
	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, electrical shock, or death.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SPECIAL FEATURES

ASMARTRINSE™ WITH JET SPRAY

This washer is designed to save rinse water by using the SMARTRINSE™ with jet spray in COTTON/NORMAL and ECO COTTON cycles.

BWATER HEATER

The heater inside washer increases water temperature and provides better cleaning for SANITARY and STAIN CARE cycle.

CINVERTER DIRECT DRIVE

Inverter Direct Drive eliminates the belt and pulleys found on most washers to provide improved performance and reliability while increasing energy efficiency.

DLID LOCK SWITCH

The washer lid is locked during operation. The lid can be unlocked by pressing the Start/Pause button to stop the washer.

ESLAMPROOF™ LID

The SLAMPROOF™ lid is a safety device that closes the lid slowly. The SLAMPROOF™ lid keeps the heavy lid from falling and injuring the user.

FWAVEFORCE™

Rapidly rotating drum uses centrifugal force and an angled spray to pull water through the fabric, resulting in less friction for a gentler and more thorough cleaning.

GSMARTDIAGNOSIS™

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 31).

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KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS

In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual.

AULTRA-CAPACITY STAINLESS STEEL DRUM

The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers extreme durability.

BTEMPERED GLASS LID

The tempered glass lid is durable and makes it easy to see the inside of washer.

CROTARY KNOB

Turn this knob to select the desired cycle. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be shown in the display. These settings can be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime before starting the cycle.

DADJUSTABLE LEVELING FEET

Use to level the washing machine for correct balance & spin operation.

EREAR CONTROL PANEL WITH LED DISPLAY

The easy-to-read LED display show cycle options, settings, processing, estimated time remaining during operation.

FDETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER

There are two compartments, one each for main wash (liquid or powder) and liquid fabric softener.

GLIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER

The bleach dispenser automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid bleach at the proper time in the wash cycle.

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Hot Water	Cold Water
Inlet valve	Inlet valve
Power Cord
Drain
Hose

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Included Accessories

•Water supply hoses

(1 Each for COLD and HOT water)

or

• Tie Strap (for securing drain hose)

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CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION

wWARNING

• The washer 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.

• 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, electrical shock, or death.

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

• 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, electrical shock, or death.

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

• Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

• 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, electrical shock, or death.

POWER OUTLET

• The power outlet must be within 1.5 m of either side of the washer.

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

• Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance.

• The outlet must be grounded in accordance with current wiring codes and regulations.

• 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 electrician.

FLOORING

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

•Allowable slope under the entire washer is 1˚ maximum.

•Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended.

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

CLEARANCES
		115.3 cm
2.5 cm	68.6 cm	2.5 cm

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

141.7 cm
(with lid
open)
72.1 cm	10 cm

Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 142cm.

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UNPACK THE WASHER

1After the washer is in the home, remove the carton and Styrofoam® shipping base from the washer.

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

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.

2Remove the packing block containing the owner's manual, parts, water hoses, and laundry product samples.

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

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

• Adjustable Pliers

• Carpenter’s Level

Tub support

Carton Base

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CONNECTING THE WATER LINES

•IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses.

•IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product.

Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fit or function correctly. Other hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks. Subsequent damage to product or property will not be covered under the terms of LG's warranty.

•Water supply pressure must be between

30~800 kPa If the water supply pressure is more than 800 kPa, a pressure reducing valve must be installed.

•Periodically check the hose for cracks, leaks, and wear, and replace the hose every 5 years.

•Make sure that the water lines are not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked.

•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.

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

Hose connector

Rubber

Seal

2 Connect water hose to hose utilities. Connect the water hoses to the HOT and COLD water valves of your home. Hand tighten, plus make an additional 1/4 turn with pliers.

NOTE: A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer.

Water Tap

Rubber Packing

Water Supply Hose

NOTE: To avoid build up that can clog the inlet valve screen, thoroughly flush both faucet and hose to remove any particles or other impurities by running water through them into a container.

3Attach water hose to washer.

Thread the hot water hose onto the washer hot water connection (red) and the cold water hose onto the cold water connection (blue). Hand tighten; then make an additional 1/8 turn with pliers.

Hot

Cold

NOTE: Do not cross-thread the hose fittings. Attach the hot water line to the red hot water inlet on the back of the washer. Attach the cold water line to the blue cold water inlet on the back of the washer. Tighten the fittings securely.

NOTE: Tighten the fittings securely. Open the water taps fully to check for leaks.

CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE

•The drain hose should always be properly secured. Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property damage.

•Do not install the end of the drain hose higher than

243.8 cm above the bottom of the washer.

•The drain must be installed in accordance with any applicable local codes and regulations.

•Make sure that the water lines are not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked.

Drain Hose

Standpipe

99 cm

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