LG WD-1437 Series User manual

Washing Machine
OWNER’S MANUAL
Thank you for buying a
LG Fully Automatic Washing machine.
Please read your owner's manual carefully, it rovides
instructions on safe installation, use and maintenance.
Retain it for future reference.
Record the model and serial numbers of your washing machine.
P/No.: MFL31184260
WD-1237(0~9)FD(M)
WD-1437(0~9)FD(M)
WD-1637(0~9)FD(M)

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roduct Feature
P
ontents
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Warnings ....................................................................................................................3
S ecification ................................................................................................................4
Installation ...................................................................................................................5
Care before washing .................................................................................................11
Adding detergent .......................................................................................................12
Function ..................................................................................................................14
How to use washer ....................................................................................................15
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting guide ...............................................................................................27
Terms of Warranty.....................................................................................................30
 Direct Drive System
The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without
belt and ulley.
 Water Circulation
S ray detergent solution and water onto the load continuously.
Clothes are soaked more quickly and thoroughly during wash cycle.
The detergent suds can be removed more easily by the water shower during rinse
cycle. The water circulation system uses both water and detergent more efficiently.
 Built-in Heater
Internal heater automatically heats the water to the best tem erature on selected
cycles.
 Child Lock
The Child lock revents children from ressing any button to change the settings
during o eration.
 More economical by Intelligent Wash System
Intelligent Wash System detects the amount of load and water tem erature, and then
determines the o timum water level and washing time to minimize energy and water
consum tion.
 Low noise speed control system
By sensing the amount of load and balance, it evenly distributes load to minimize the
s inning noise level.
 Safety device (Aqua lock)
Aqua lock System is designed for detecting water leak during o eration to revent
water from flooding over the floor.
 Using the RLM (Remote Laundry Monitor) [WD-1*37(0~9)FDM]
The RLM monitors status of your washer and/or dryer. You can lug the dis lay unit
into any ower outlet in your home.
❋ The RLM Dis lay Unit can be urchased se arately for this washer.
 Steam Washing and Refresh
Steam Washing features u graded washing erformance with low energy
consum tion. Refresh cycle reduces wrinkles from dry clothes.
 Automatic Wash Load Detection
Automatically detects the load and o timizes the washing time.
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arnings
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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 AND EXPLANATION OF THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE
WARNING!
❊ Do not push down the door excessively, when washer door open.
This could topple over the washer.
• Before installation, check exterior damages. If it has,
do not install.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will
be ex osed to the weather.
• Do not tam er with controls.
• Do not re air or re lace any art of the washer
or attem t any servicing unless s ecifically
recommended in the user-maintenance instructions
or ublished user-re air instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
• Kee the area underneath and around your
a liances free of combustible materials such as
lint, a er, rags, chemicals, etc.
• Close su ervision is necessary if this a liance is
used by or near children or infirm ersons.
Do not allow them to lay on, with, or inside this
or any other a liance.
• Kee washer away from fire.
• Do not leave the washer door o en.
An o en door could entice children to hang on the
door or crawl inside the washer.
• Never reach into washer while it is running.
Wait until the drum has com letely sto ed.
• The laundry rocess can reduce the flame retardant
of fabrics.
• To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment
manufacturer’s wash and care instructions.
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or s otted with
combustible or ex losive substances (such as wax,
oil, aint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or
ex lode. Oil may remain in the tub after a whole
cycle resulting in fire during drying. So, do not load
oiled clothes.
• Do not slam the washer door closed or try to force
the door o en when locked. This could result in
damage to the washer.
• When the machine runs at high tem erature, the
front door may be very hot. Don’t touch it.
• To minimize the ossibility of electric shock, un lug
this a liance from the ower su ly or disconnect
the washer at the household distribution anel by
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker
before attem ting any maintenance or cleaning.
• When un lugging ower cord, do not ull out by
gras ing the cord. Otherwise, the ower cord may
be damaged.
• Never attem t to o erate this a liance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, artially disassembled, or
has missing or broken arts, including a damaged
cord or lug.
• Before discarding an old machine un lug it. Render
the lug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind
the a liance to revent misuse.
• When a roduct was under water, Please call
service center. The risk of electric shock and fire.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This a liance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by roviding a ath
of least resistance for electric current. This a liance is equi ed with a cord having an equi ment-grounding conductor and grounding lug.
The lug must be lugged into an a ro riate outlet that is ro erly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance.
• Do not use an ada ter or otherwise defeat the grounding lug.
• If you don’t have the ro er outlet, consult an electrician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING :To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to ersons when using
the washer, follow basic recautions, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING : Im ro er connection of the equi ment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with
a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the a liance is ro erly grounded. Do not modify
the lug rovided with the a liance - if it does not fit the outlet, have a ro er outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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pecification
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Drawer
Inlet hose(1EA) S anner
 Accessories
Name : Front loading washing machine
Power su ly : 220-240 V~, 50 Hz
Size : 600mm(W) x 640mm(D) x 850mm(H)
Weight : 64 kg
Wash ca acity : 8 kg
Max.Watt : 2100W (Wash) / 1100W (Steam)
S in s eed : /400/600/800/1000/1100/1200
[WD-1237(0~9)FD(M)]
/400/600/800/1000/1200/1400 [WD-1437(0~9)FD(M)]
/400/600/800/1000/1200/1600 [WD-1637(0~9)FD(M)]
Water consum tion : 52ℓ(6.5ℓ/ kg)
Permissible water ressure : 0.3-10 kgf/cm
2
(30-1000 kPa)
Noise Level :
❋The a earance and s ecifications may be varied without notice to raise the units quality.
Model Wash S in
WD-1437(0~9)FD(M)
55dB(A) 75dB(A)

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nstallation
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1. To revent internal damage during
trans ort, the s ecial 4 bolts are locked.
Before o erating the washer, remove
the bolts along with the rubber bungs.
• If they are not removed, it may cause heavy
vibration, noise and malfunction.
3. Take out the 4 bolts along with the rubber
bungs by slightly twisting the bung. Kee
the 4 bolts and the s anner for the future
use.
• Whenever the a liance is trans orted, the
transit bolts must be refitted.
The a liance is fitted with transit bolts to revent internal damage during trans ort.
• Packing and all transit bolts must be
removed before using the washer.
󳢹When unpacking the base, be
sure to remove the additional
packing support in the middle of
the base packing.
2. Unscrew the 4 bolts with
the s anner su lied.
4. Close the holes with the ca s su lied.
 Transit bolts
Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperature below freezing or exposed to the
weather.
Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.
The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a
carpeted floor.
In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in clean condition at
all times.
Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the
appliance guarantee.
 Removing transit bolts
(Packing su ort may not
be used de ending on
models.)

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Level floor :
Allowable slo e under entire washer is 1˚
Power outlet :
Must be within 1.5 meters of either side of location of
washer. Do not overload the outlet with more than one
a liance.
Additional Clearance :
For wall, door and floor modeling is required.
(10cm : rear /2cm:right & left side)
Do not lace or store laundry roducts on to of washer at
any times.
They can damage the finish or controls.
 Installation place requirement
 Positioning
Install the washer on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the washer is not impeded by carpets, rug etc.
• Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor with pieces of wood, cardboard or similar
materials under the washer.
• If it is impossible to avoid positioning the washer ne t to a gas cooker or coal burning stove,
an insulation(85 60cm) covered with aluminum foil on the side facing the cooker or stove,
must be inserted between the two appliance.
• The washer must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0°C.
• Please ensure that when the washer is installed, it is easily accessible for the engineer in the
event of a breakdown.
• Adjust all four feet using the transit bolt spanner provided ensuring the appliance is stable,
and a clearance of appro imately 20mm is left between the top of the washer and the
underside of the work-top.

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Rubber seal
Hose connector
▶Water supply pressure must be between 30kPa and 1000kPa
(0.3~10kgf/cm2)
▶Don’t strip or crossthread when connecting Inlet hose to the valve.
▶If the water supply pressure is more than 1000kPa, a decompression
device should be installed.
• Two rubber seals are su lied with the water inlet hoses. They
are used for reventing water leaks.
• Make sure the connection to ta s is tight enough.
• Periodically check the condition of the hose and re lace the
hose if necessary.
• Make sure that there is no kink on the hose and that it is not
crushed.
■ Washing Machine is to be connected to the water mains using new hose-sets and old hose-sets should
not be used.
■ Connecting water supply hose
1. Do not use an extension cord or double ada ter.
2. If the su ly cord is damaged, it must be re laced by the manufacturer or its service agents or similarly
qualified erson in order to avoid a hazard.
3. Always un lug the machine and turn off the water su ly after use.
4. Connect the machine to an earthed socket in accordance with current wiring regulations.
5. The a liance must be ositioned so that the lug is easily accessible.
• Re airs to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified ersonnel. Re airs carried out by
inex erienced ersons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local service center
• Do not install your washing machine in rooms where tem erature below freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst
under ressure. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be im aired at tem eratures below freezing oint.
• If the a liance is delivered in the winter months and tem eratures are below freezing : Place the washing
machine at room tem erature for a few hours before utting it into o eration.
■ Electrical connection
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most a liances recommend they be laced u on a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet circuit
which owers only that a liance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the
s ecification age of this owner's manual to be certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords,
frayed ower cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions
could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your a liance, and if its
a earance indicates damage or deterioration, un lug it, discontinue use of the a liance, and have
the cord re laced with an exact re lacement art by an authorized servicer.
Protect the ower cord from hysical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, inched,
closed in a door, or walked u on. Pay articular attention to lugs, wall outlets, and the oint where
the cord exits the a liance.
CAUTION
NOTE
After completing connection, if water leaks from the hose, repeat the same steps. Use the most conventional type
of faucet for water supply. In case the faucet is square or too big, remove the spacing ring before inserting the
faucet into the adaptor.

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 Normal Tap without thread & screw type inlet hose
 Normal Tap without thread & one touch type inlet hose
1.Unscrew the fixing screw to
attach the ta .
2.Push the connector u till the
rubber acking is in tight contact
with the ta . Then tighten the 4
screws.
3.Push the water su ly hose
vertically u wards so that the
rubber acking within in the
hose can adhere com letely to
the ta and then tighten it by
screwing it to the right.
1.Untighten the u er connector
screw.
2.Push the u er connector u till
the rubber acking is in tight
contact with the ta . Then
tighten the 4 screws.
3. Connect the water su ly hose
to the middle connector,
ushing the late down.
• Make sure that there are no
kinks in the hose and that it is
not crushed.
• Make sure that the rubber seal
is inside the hose connector.
• In case the diameter of the ta is
large remove the guide late.
• Unable water Ta for connectoring
hose.
• Turn the middle connector not
to have water leaked.
• To se arate the water su ly
hose from the middle connector
shut off the ta . Then ull the
inlet hose down, ushing the
late down.

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 Installation of drain hose
• The drain hose should not be laced higher
than 100 cm above the floor. Water in the
washer does not drain or drains slowly.
• Pro er securing of the drain hose will
rotect the floor from damage due to water
leakage.
• When the drain hose is too long, do not
force back into the washer. This will cause
abnormal noise.
• When installing the drain hose sink,
secure it tightly with a string.
• Pro er securing of the drain hose will
rotect the floor from damage due to
water leakage.
This equi ment is not designed for maritime use or for use mobile installations such as
caravans, aircraft etc.
Turn off the sto cock if the machine is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday),
es ecially if there is no floor drain(gully) in the immediate vicinity.
When dis osing of the a liance, cut off the mains cable, and destroy the lug Disable the
door lock to revent young children being tra ed inside.
Packaging material (e.g. Films, Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. There is a risk
of suffocation ! Kee all ackaging well away from children

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 Level adjustment

Concrete floors

Wooden floors (Suspended floors)
1. Adjusting the washing machine level ro erly revents excessive
noise and vibration.
Install the a liance on a solid and level floor surface, referably in a
corner of the room.
2. If the floor is uneven, adjust the adjustable feet as required.
(do not insert pieces of wood etc. under the feet)
Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting on the floor and
then check that the a liance is erfectly level. (use a s irit level)
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After the washer is level, tighten the lock nuts up towards of the base of
the washer. All lock nuts must be tightened.
❊ Diagonal 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 of two directions)
If machine rocks when pushing the machine top plate diagonally, adjust the feet again.
• The installation surface must be clean, dry and level.
• Install washer on a flat hard floor.

Tile floors (Slippery floors)
• Position each foot on the Tread Mate and level the machine to suit. (Cut Tread Mate into 70x70 mm
sections and stick the pieces on to the dry tile where machine is to be placed.)
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Tread Mate is a self adhesive material used on ladders & steps that prevents slipping.
• Wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration.
• To prevent vibration we recommend you place rubber cups under each foot,
at least 15mm thick under the washer, secured to at least 2 floor beams with screws.
• If possible install the washer in one of the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable.
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Insert the rubber cups to reduce vibration.
※※
You can obtain the rubber cups (p/no.4620ER4002B) from the LG svc dept.
Important!
• Proper placement and levelling of the washer ensure long, regular and reliable operation.
• The washer must be absolutely horizontal and stand firmly in position.
• It must not “Seesaw” across corners under load.
• The installation surface must be clean, free from floor wax and other lubricant coatings.
• Do not let the feet of the washer get wet. If feet of the washer get wet, slipping may occur.
Timber or suspended type flooring may contribute to
excessive vibration and unbalance errors.
In the case that the washing machine is installed on a raised
platform, it must be securely fastened in order
to eliminate the risk that it might fall off.
NOTE
NOTE