LG SteamWasher WM2501HVA Instruction Manual

P/No. MFL62526812
USER’S GUIDE &
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before beginning installation, read these
instructions carefully. This wll simplify installation and ensure that the
washer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near
the washer after installation for future reference.
STEAM WASHERTM
WM2501H*A
Model/Modelo/Modèle
Designed specially to use only
HE (High-Efficiency) detergent
Diseñada específicamente para usar con
el detergente tipo HE (Alta eficiencia)
Spécialement conçu pour
utilisation avec un détergent haute ef-
ficacité uniquement
Antes de comenzar la instalación, lea atentamente estas instruccio-
nes. Esto simplificará la instalación y asegurará que la lavadora está
instalada en forma correcta y segura. Conserve estas instrucciones
cerca de la lavadora luego de la instalación para futuras consultas.
GUÍA DEL USUARIO E
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN
STEAM WASHERTM
LAVADORA
Protocol P172
Sanitization Performance of Residential and
Commercial, Family Sized Clothes Washers
Protocolo P172
Ejecucion de Saneamiento en la zona
residencial y comercial, lavodoras del uso del hogar
Protocole P172
Performance en matière d'assainissement des laveuses
résidentielles et commerciales de grande taille
Avant de commencer à installer votre machine à laver, lisez at-
tentivement ces instructions. Cela simplifiera votre installation
et assurera que la machine à laver est installée correctement et
en toute sécurité. Conservez ces instructions à proximité de la
machine à laver après son installation, pour référence future.
GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR ET
DIRECTIVES D’INSTALLATION
STEAM WASHERMC
To contact LG Electronics, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week:
1-800-243-0000
Or visit us on the Web at: us.lge.com
Número telefónico de LG Electronics, las 24 horas
del día, 7 días a la semana:
1-800-243-0000
O visítenos en la Web en: us.lge.com
To contact LG Electronics, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week:
1-888-LGCANADA
Or visit us on the Web at: ca.lge.com
Pour contacter LG Electronics, 24 heures par jour,
7 jours par semaine :
1-888-LGCANADA
Ou visitez notre site Web à l’adresse : ca.lge.com

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INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Choose the Proper Location .................................. 9
Clearances ............................................................. 9
Flooring ................................................................ 10
Installations With Optional Pedestal Base
or Stacking Kit...................................................... 10
Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts ........... 11
Connecting the Water Lines ................................. 12
Connecting the Drain Line.................................... 13
Leveling the Washer ............................................. 14
HOW TO USE
Sorting Wash Loads ............................................. 15
Selecting Detergent.............................................. 16
About the Dispenser............................................. 16
Loading the Dispenser ......................................... 17
Control panel features .......................................... 18
Cycle guide........................................................... 19
The Time and Status Display ............................... 20
Operating the Washer .......................................... 21
Steam Cycles ....................................................... 22
Cycle Setting Buttons .......................................... 23
Load size sensing system .................................... 24
Cycle Option Buttons .......................................... 25
Special Functions................................................. 26
PARTS AND FEATURES
Special Features..................................................... 7
Key Parts and Components ................................... 8
TROUBLESHOOTING
Normal Sounds You May Hear............................. 31
Before Calling for Service............................... 31–33
CARE AND CLEANING
Regular Cleaning............................................ 27-28
Cleaning the Washer ............................................ 28
Maintenance................................................... 29-30
WARRANTY
Product Registration Information ................... 35-36
SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic Safety Precautions .................................. 3–6
Key Dimensions and Specifications..................... 34
Optional Accessories ........................................... 34
Product Registration Information
Model:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
The model and serial number can be located on
the rating plate on the front of the washer.
Congratulations on your purchase
and welcome to the LG family.
Your new LG Steam Washer™
combines the most advanced
washing technology with simple
operation and high efficiency.
By following the operating and care
instructions in this manual, your
washer will provide you with many
years of reliable service.
THANK YOU!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
Your Safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read
and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING.
These words mean:
wDANGER: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
wWARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how the reduce the chance of
injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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• Before use, the washer must be properly installed as
described in this manual.
• Do not wash articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable
or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
• Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give off vapors that could
ignite or explode.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been
used for such a period, before using the washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,
do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
washer is used near children.
• Before the washer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to prevent children from
climbing inside.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to the weather or freezing temperatures.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or
attempt any servicing other than as described in this
manual. We strongly recommend that any service be
performed by a qualified individual.
• 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
washer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a
load to catch fire.
• Use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
• This washer is not designed for maritime use or for
mobile installations such as in RVs, aircraft, etc.
• Turn off the water taps and unplug the washer if the
machine is to be left for an extended period of time,
such as during vacations.
• Packaging material can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging
from children.
• Always check the inside of the washer for foreign
objects before loading laundry. Keep the door closed
when not in use.
wWARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance
- if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fi re, electrical shock or death.
wWARNING:Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in
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•Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for
detailed grounding procedures. Installation
instructions are packed in the washer for installer's
reference. If the washer is moved to a new location,
have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service
person. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury,fire, electrical shock or death.
• Do not, under any circumstances cut of remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electrical shock or death.
• For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock
or death.
• The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibillty of electric shock hazard from
this appliance.
• This washer must be plugged into a 120VAC, 60Hz
grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death.
• Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock
or death.
• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a property
grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow
this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical
shock or death.
• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid
floor. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
leak damage.
• Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an
adapter or extension cord. Plug into a grounded
3-prong outlet. Failure to follow these warnings can
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death.
• The washer should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a
voltage rating that matches the rating plate. This
provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause
a fire hazard from overheated wires.
• Never unplug your washer by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death.
• Repair or replace immediately all power cords
that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.
Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either end. Failure
to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock or death.
• When installing or moving the washer, be careful
not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electrical shock or death.
• The washer must be installed and electrically
grounded by a qualified service person in
accordance with local codes to prevent shock
hazard and assure stability during operation.
• Washer is heavy. Two or more people may be
need to install and move the appliance. Failure to
do so can result in back or other injury
• Store and install the washer where it will not
be exposed to temperatures below freezing or
exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious leak damage.
• Do not install the washer in humid spaces to
reduce the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow
this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical
shock or death.
wWARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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