Odor
Problem
Odor
Some odor is caused by the rubber attached to the washing machine.
• This odor is normal for new rubber and will disappear after the machine has been run a
If the rubber door gasket and door seal area are not cleaned regularly, odors can occur
from mold or foreign substances.
• Be sure to clean the gasket and door seal regularly and check under the door seal for small
Odors can occur if foreign substances are left in the drainage pump filter.
• Be sure to clean the drainage pump filter regularly.
Odors can occur if the drainage hose is not properly installed, causing siphoning (water
flowing back inside the washing machine).
• When installing the drainage hose, be sure that it doesn't become kinked or blocked.
Using the dry function, odors can occur from lint and other laundry matter sticking to
the heater. (Dryer model only)
• This is not a malfunction.
A particular odor can occur from drying wet clothes with hot air. (Dryer model only)
• The odor will disappear after a short while.
Wi-Fi
Problem
Trouble connecting
The password for the Wi-Fi network was entered incorrectly.
appliance and
• Delete your home Wi-Fi network and begin the connection process again.
smartphone to Wi-Fi
network
Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on.
• Turn off the Mobile data on your smartphone before connecting the appliance.
The wireless network name (SSID) is set incorrectly.
• The wireless network name (SSID) should be a combination of English letters and
The router frequency is not 2.4 GHz.
• Only a 2.4 GHz router frequency is supported. Set the wireless router to 2.4 GHz and
The appliance and the router are too far apart.
• If the appliance is too far from the router, the signal may be weak and the connection may
few times.
items when unloading the washer.
numbers. (Do not use special characters.)
connect the appliance to the wireless router. To check the router frequency, check with
your Internet service provider or the router manufacturer.
not be configured correctly. Move the router closer to the appliance or purchase and
install a Wi-Fi repeater.
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution
TROUBLESHOOTING
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