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Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
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Water is supplied
while washing
or rinsing is in
progress.
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When the water level drops during washing,
water is supplied automatically.
This is not a malfunction.
Did you add excessive amounts of detergent?
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The foam sensor will detect excessive
amounts of foam and automatically drain and
supply water.
Refer to the detergent indicator to determine the
appropriate amount of detergent.
(P. 28, 29)
Water is supplied
before the spinning
operation of the
rinse cycle.
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During the first rinse operation, water is
supplied to reduce foaming before the
spinning operation.
This is not a malfunction.
The water supply
does not stop.
Did you add excessive amounts of detergent?
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Water will be sprayed inside the drum to
reduce foaming for up to 15 minutes.
The [REMOVING FOAM] indicator will be
displayed.
Refer to the detergent indicator to determine the
appropriate amount of detergent.
(P. 28, 29)
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The drain outlet
clogs.
Do you clean the drain outlet regularly?
Clean the drain outlet about once per month.
(P. 82)
Did you wash several items, such as towels,
that produce significant amounts of lint?
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Lint may accumulate more easily depending
on the shape of your drain outlet.
Clean the drain outlet about once per month.
(P. 82)
The area
surrounding the
drain outlet is wet.
Is the drain hose connected securely to the
drain outlet?
Connect the drain hose securely to the drain
outlet.
(Installation Instructions)
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Depending on the installation of the machine,
water may spill out of the drain outlet during
drying operations and wet the surrounding area.
Set the dehumidification mode during drying
operations to Water Cooling Mode.
(P. 74)
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If you add excessive amounts of detergent and
bleach, excessive foaming may occur during
operation, causing water or foam to leak from
the drain outlet.
Refer to the detergent indicator to determine the
appropriate amounts of detergent and bleach.
(P. 28, 29)
The drain outlet is
filled with foam.
Did you add excessive amounts of detergent?
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There are some types of detergents that foam
excessively.
Refer to the detergent indicator to determine the
appropriate amounts of detergent and bleach.
(P. 28, 29)
Try a different type of detergent.
Door
The door does not
open.
Is the
indicator on the control panel lit?
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If so, the door is locked and cannot be
opened.
Press the <PAUSE> button to unlock the door.
If the
indicator is still lit, wait for it to turn off.
(P. 33, 34)
Did you turn off the power while the door was
locked?
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If so, the door will remain locked and cannot
be opened.
Press the <ON> button to turn on the power. The
door will unlock.
Did you turn off the power during a spin
operation?
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If you turn on the power immediately after in
such cases, the door will remain locked and
cannot be opened until the drum stops rotating.
Wait until the drum stops rotating. You can open
the door when
turns off.
Did you press the <PAUSE> button during a
spin operation?
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If so, the door will not open until the drum
stops rotating.
Wait until the drum stops rotating.
Troubleshooting
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