LG WM3477HW Guía Del Usuario E Uía Del Usuario E Instrucciones De Instalación página 31

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Problem Possible Causes
The display shows: • Load is too small.
• Load is out of balance.
• The washer has an imbalance detection and correction
system. If individual heavy articles are loaded (bath
mat, bath robe, etc.) and the imbalance is too great,
the washer will make several attempts to restart the
spin cycle. If an imbalance is still detected, the washer
will stop and the error code will be displayed.
The display shows:
• Control error.
The display shows: • Water level is too high due to a faulty water
valve.
The display shows:
• The water level sensor is not working correctly.
The display shows: • Thermal overload protection circuit in the
motor has been tripped.
The display shows:
• A power failure has occurred.
Staining • Add laundry products to the washer drum.
• Washer not unloaded promptly.
• Does not properly sort the clothes.
Banging noise • Plumbing in the home moves or fl exes when
when washer is the water valves in the washer shut off.
filling with water
(Water Hammer)
• Household water supply pressure is very high.
The display shows: • Check water supply.
I smell strange • Do you smell it during drying?
odors from the
washer.
• Is it the fi rst time to use the washer?
• Do you notice mildew or musty smells while
using the washer?
T R O UB L E SH O O T I N G T R O UB L E SH O O T I N G
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Solutions
• Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
• Rearrange items to help balance the load.
• Unplug the washer and call for service.
• Close the water faucets, unplug the washer, and call
for service.
• Close the water faucets, unplug the washer, and
call for service.
• Allow the washer to stand for 30 minutes to allow
the motor to cool; then restart the cycle. If the LE
error code still appears, unplug the washer and call
for service.
• Restart the cycle.
• Load the laundry products into the dispenser.
• Always remove items from the washer as soon as
the cycle is completed.
• Always wash dark colors separately from light colors
and whites to prevent discoloration. If possible, do
not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled ones.
• Water hammer is not caused by a defect in the
washer. Install water hammer arrestors (purchased
separately at hardware or home improvement store)
between the fi ll hose and the washer for best results.
• Adjust household water supply regulator to a lower
pressure or contact a plumber to have a regulator
installed.
• Turn the faucet on. If "
unplug power plug and call for service.
• During the initial phase of operation, fl ufs from laundry
can settle on the heater and cause odors.
It is not a sign of malfunction, so you can continue to
use the machine.
• Smell comes from the rubber attached to the washer
door. It will eventually dissipate after fi rst couple of
wash cycles.
• Periodically clean the gasket. Mold and foreign
substances inside the gasket may produce mildew or
musty smells.
• Clean the drain pump fi lter regularly. Foreign
substances on the drain pump fi lter may produce
mildew or musty smells.
• If the drain hose is not installed properly, the odor may be
emitted because of a backfl ow of drainage into the tub.
Make sure that the drain hose is not kinked or clogged.
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