LG WD205C Series, Service Manual

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7. ERROR CODES

Problem

Possible Cause

Solutions

The display shows:

Drawer is not closed properly

Close the drawer and press START/PAUSE 
button to start the cycle.

If the drawer is closed and the drawer lock er-
ror message is displayed, call for service

The display shows:

Lid is not closed properly

Open the drawer and make sure the latch area 
is free of clothing or other obstructions. 

Close the lid, shut the drawer, and press 
START/PAUSE to start the cycle.

If the lid is closed and the lid error picto is 
blinked, call for service

Washer fills with water slowly or 
not  at  all,  or  the  display  shows:               

Water supply faucets are not fully 
open.

Make sure that the water faucets are fully 
open. 

Water line hoses are kinked, 
pinched, or crushed.

Make sure that the hoses are not kinked or 
pinched. Be careful when moving the washer 
during cleaning and maintenance.

Water inlet filters are clogged.

Clean the inlet filters. See Maintenance in the 
Care and Cleaning section.

Water supply pressure to faucet or 
house is too low.

Check another faucet in the house to make 
sure that household water pressure is ad-
equate and flow is not restricted. Disconnect 
the inlet hose from the washer and run a few 
gallons of water through the hose to flush the 
water supply lines. If flow is too low, contact a 
plumber to have the water lines repaired.

Water supply connected with leak-
limiting hoses.

Hoses designed to limit leaks can trip falsely 
and prevent the washer from filling. The use 
of leak limiting hoses is not recommended.

Washer will not turn on

Power cord is not properly plugged 
in.
House fuse is blown, circuit break-
er has tripped, or power outage 
has occurred.

Make sure that the plug is plugged seruely 
into a grounderd, 3-prong. 120-VAC, 60-Hz. 
outlet.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not 
increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a 
circuit overload, have it corrected by a quali-
fied electrician.

Water in the washer drains slowly 
or not at all, or the display shows:

Drain hose is kinked, pinched, or 
clogged

Drain discharge is more than  
96 " (243.84 cm) above bottom of 
washer.

Make sure the drain hose is free of clogs, 
kinks, etc., and is not pinched behind or under 
the washer.

Adjust or repair drain. Maximum drain height 
is 96 " (243.84 cm).

Washer chimes repeatedly before 
final rinse

This is not an error. This is an alert 
to allow the addition of liquid fabric 
softener before the final rinse..

See Using Fabric Softener, page 16, for in-
structions on adding liquid fabric softener to 
the load.

To disable or enable the fabric softener alert, 
press and hold Warm Water and Extra Rinse 
at the same time for three seconds.

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