LG WM2277HW, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...P No 3828ER3024W ...

Page 2: ...carefully It provides instructions on safe installation use and maintenance Retain it for future reference Record the model and serial numbers of your machine and report this information to your dealer if your machine requires service Washing Machine ...

Page 3: ...he water circulation system uses both water and detergent more efficiently Æ RollerJets Washing ball enhances the wash performance and reduces damage to the clothing The jets spray and help tumble clothes to enhance washing performance while maintaining fabric care Æ Built in Heater Internal heater automatically heats the water to the best temperature on selected cycles Æ Child Lock The Child lock...

Page 4: ...ce any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out 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 wa...

Page 5: ...D X 99 cm H 129 1 cm D door open 27 W X 293 4 D X 39 H 5013 16 D door open ÆWeight 190 lbs 86 kg ÆWash capacity 3 22 cu ft IEC 3 72 cu ft 1 ÆSpin speed 1100 rpm max ÆPermissible water pressure 4 5 145 PSI 30 1000 kPa ƒRSpecifications subject to change by manufacturer 1 Per IEC 60456 washes the equivalent of a 3 72 cu ft agitator washer ...

Page 6: ...prevent internal damage during transport ÆShipping bolts Install or store unit where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outside weather conditions Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances To reduce the risk of electric shock do not install the washer in humid spaces The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washi...

Page 7: ...nsidered for installation and servicing Additional clearances might be required for wall door and floor moldings Additional spacing of 1 in 2 5 cm on all sides of the washer is recommended to reduce noise transfer Companion appliance spacing should also be considered ÆLevel floor Allowable slope under entire washer is 1 ÆPower outlet Must be within 60 in 1 5 m of either side of the washer Do not o...

Page 8: ...sed ÆElectrical connection Do not use an extension cord or double adapter If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard If the machine will not be used for an extended time unplug it and shut off the water supply Connect the machine to a grounded outlet in accordance with current wiring regulations The appliance must be positioned so that the pl...

Page 9: ... flooding and damage Properly securing the drain hose will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as in RV s aircraft etc Turn off the faucet if the machine is to be left for an extended period of time e g holiday When disposing of the appliance cut off the power cable and destroy the plug Disable the door...

Page 10: ...t all four feet are stable and resting on the floor and then check that the appliance is perfectly level Use a leveling tool After the washer is level tighten the lock nuts up towards of the base of the washer All lock nuts must be tightened ƒRDiagonal Check When pushing down the edges of the washing machine top plate diagonally the machine should not move up and down at all Please check both dire...

Page 11: ...brics Lint Lint Producers Collectors Wash lint producers and lint collectors separately 3 Check before loading Combine large and small items in a load Load large items first Large items should not be more than half the total wash load Do not wash single items This may cause an out of balance load Add one or two similar items Check all the pockets to make sure that they are empty Things such as cli...

Page 12: ...er s recommended amount If low sudsing detergent is not available a reduced amount of regular detergent may be used Because reducing the amount of detergent may reduce cleaning it is important to pretreat stains sort carefully by color and soil level and avoid overloading Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness size and soil level of the load For best results a...

Page 13: ...ll be automatically dispensed at the proper time during the wash cycle Do not exceed the maximum fill line Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum Fabric damage can occur Do not use powdered bleach in this compartment 3 Liquid Bleach Compartment Add recommended am...

Page 14: ...Cold Cold High Heavy Press clothing poly No spin Light O O O O O cotton blend Hot Cold clothing table cloths Warm Warm Low Dress shirts Cold Cold Normal Delicates blouses nylons Medium Heavy O O O O sheer or Warm Warm No spin Light lacy garment Warm Cold Cold Cold Normal Hand Items labeled Low Low Light O O O Wash hand washable Warm Warm Medium Warm Cold No spin Hot Cold Light Warm Warm No spin No...

Page 15: ...ized wash cycle for future use To make a Custom Program 1 Select a cycle 2 Select Wash Rinse Temperature Spin Speed and Soil Level 3 Select other desired Options 4 Press and hold Custom Program button 3 seconds 2 beep sounds 5 Press Start Pause The Custom program is now stored for future use To reuse the program select Custom Program and press Start Pause 5 Custom Program Allows the start of any c...

Page 16: ...nergy The Cold rinse temperatures depend on the cold water at your faucet Warm rinses are regulated at approximately 86 F 30 C 6 Wash Rinse Temperature To change the spin speed press the Spin Speed button repeatedly to cycle through available options 7 Spin speed To change the soil level press the Soil Level button repeatedly until the desired setting is on 8 Soil Level Suggested Wash Temp Garment...

Page 17: ...NING This display shows a the estimated time remaining in the cycle when operating b the error code when an error has been detected Use this option to prevent unwanted use of the washer Press and hold PRE WASH button for 3 seconds to lock unlock control When Child lock is set CHILD LOCK lights and all buttons are disabled except the Power button You can lock the washer while it is operating Adds t...

Page 18: ...hten the inlet hose 1 Open the lower cover cap with a tool such as coin Turn the drain plug to pull out the hose 2 Unplug the drain plug allowing the water to flow out At this time use a vessel to prevent water from flowing onto the floor When water does not flow any more turn the pump filter open to the left 3 Remove any foreign objects from the pump filter After cleaning turn the pump filter clo...

Page 19: ... scale can continuously builds up in places where it cannot be seen and it is not easily removed from the drum Over time the build up of scale clogs appliances and if it is not kept in check these will eventually have to be replaced Although the washing drum is made of Stainless steel specks of rust can be caused by small metal articles paper clips safety pins etc which have been left in the drum ...

Page 20: ...ed as safe for washing machines ÆWinterizing instructions If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer 1 Turn off water supply tap 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet 4 Add 1 gallon 3 8 n...

Page 21: ... the ground Fill hose connection is loose at tap or washer House drain pipes are clogged Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent Water supply is not adequate in area Water supply tap is not completely open Water inlet hose is bent The filter of the inlet hose clogged Drain hose is bent or clogged The drain filter is clogged Stop washer and check drum and drain filter If noise continues after wa...

Page 22: ...temperature and other using conditions Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Do not increase fuse capacity If problem is a circuit overload have it corrected by a qualified electrician Turn on water supply tap Close the door and press the Start Pause button After pressing the Start Pause button it may take a few moments before the clothes washer begins to...

Page 23: ... after several spin starts Is the door opened or not completely closed The water overfills due to the faulty water valve The water level sensor malfunction Overload in motor Overload in motor The washer experienced a power failure Check another tap in the house Fully open tap Straighten hose Check the filter of the inlet hose Clean and straighten the drain hose Clean the drain filter Add 1 or 2 si...

Page 24: ...ENGLISH 2 3 ...