LG WD-3243RHD User manual

WASHING MACHINE
SERVICE MANUAL
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MODEL : WD-3243RHD
WD-3245RHD
CAUTION
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JUL. 2001 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No.: 828ER 008S

CONTENTS
1. SPECIFICATION............................................................................................................................
2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION ................................................................................ 4
. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 6
4. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................. 7
5. OPERATION ................................................................................................................................10
6. WIRING DIAGRAM / PROGRAM CHART...................................................................................12
7. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................1
7-1.BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE ....................................................................................1
7-2.QC TEST MODE..................................................................................................................1
7- .HOW TO KNOW THE WATER LEVEL FREQUENCY.........................................................1
7-4.ERROR DISPLAY ................................................................................................................14
8. ERROR DIAGNOSIS AND CHECK LIST ....................................................................................16
8-1. DIAGNOSIS AND ANSWER FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION ...........................................16
8-2. FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................19
9. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................29
10. EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST ....................................................................................... 9
10-1. THE EXPLODED VIEW OF CABINET ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 9
10-2. THE EXPLODED VIEW OF CONTROL PANEL AND DISPENSER ASSEMBLY ............40
10- . THE EXPLODED VIEW OF DRUM AND TUB ASSEMBLY .............................................41
10-4. THE EXPLODED VIEW OF DRYER ................................................................................42
APPENDIX (Replacement parts list) ...........................................................................................43
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1. SPECIFICATION
ITEM WD- 24 RHD/WD- 245RHD
PO WER SUPPLY 120-127V~ 60Hz
PRODUCT WEIGHT 156
1/2
lbs. (71 kg)
WASHING 140W
SPIN 00W
FAN MOTOR 25W
DRAIN MOTOR 40W
WASH HEATER 1000W
DRY HEATER 1200W
WASH 45rpm
SPIN No spin/400/600/800/1000/1200 rpm
OPERATION WATER PRESSURE 4.5 ~ 145 PSI ( 0 ~ 1000 KPa)
CONTROL TYPE Electronic
WASH CAPACITY 14
1/2
lbs. 6.5 kg
DRY CAPACITY .0kg 6
5/8
lbs. .0 kg
DIMENSION 600 600 850mm
WASH PROGRAM Cotton, Permant Press, Quick, Delicate, Wool , Rinse+Spin
OPTION Extra Wash, Rinse Pluse
DOOR SWITCH TYPE Automatic type by pressing Door Open botton
WATER LEVEL 8 steps (by sensor)
RESERVATION From hours to 19 hours
SENSING OF THE LAUNDRY AMOUNT Adapted
FUZZY LOGIC Adapted
DISPLAY OF THE REMAINING TIME Adapted
ERROR DIAGNOSIS 10 items
POWER AUTO OFF Adapted
CHILD LOCK Adapted
AUTO RESTART Adapted
RAPID Adapted
ELECTRICITY
CONSUMPTION
REVOLUTION
SPEED

Automatic process from washing to drying.
Automatic process from washing to drying can be
selected easily.
Washing capacity : 14 1/2lbs. ‐6.5 kg©
Drying capacity : 6 5/8lbs. ‐.0 kg©
More economical by Intelligent Wash System
Intelligent Wash System detects the amount of load and
water temperature, and then determines the optimum water
level and washing time to minimize energy and water
consumption.
Direct Drive system
The advanced Brushless DC motor rotates the Drum directly
without belt and pulley.
Child- ock
The Child-Lock system has been developed to prevent
children from pressing any button to change the program
during operation.
ow noise speed control system
By sensing the amount of load and balance, automaticaly
distributes load evenly to minimize the spinning noise level.
Auto Restart
Although the washing machine is turned off by a power failure,
it restarts automatically where it stopped when power is
supplied again. And it will be the same if the machine
unplugged and is plugged in again.
2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION
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2-1.FEATURES
TEMP. TIME
DELAY

2-2.DETERMINE WASHING TIME BY FUZZY LOGIC
To get the best washing performance optimal time is determined by sensing of water temperature,
selected washing temperature and laundry amount.
2- .WATER LEVEL CONTROL
This model adopts a pressure sensor which can sense the water level in the tub.
Water supply is stopped when the water level to the preset level, then the washing program proceeds.
Spinning does not proceed until the water in the tub reduces a certain level.
2-4.CONTROL OF DOOR OPEN
The door can be opened by pressing DOOR OPEN button after finishing program.
When the revolution of drum is stopped and in case water leel is below level 2, door can be opened by pressing the
DOOR OPEN button.
If there is no power, the door can be opened by pulling the door strap.
(If the water level is high, first drain the water by pulling out the hose cap)
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FUZZ
LOGIC
laundry
amount
selected
washing
temperature
water
temperature
washing time
rinsing time
spin rhythm, time
the best
washing
performance
SENSING
PROCESSING DETERMINATION
EFFECT

. PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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ACCESSORIES
Drain Hose
Power Plug
Control Panel
Door
Lower Cover
Adjustable Feet
Emergency Door Release
(For detergent and
fabric softener)
Drawer
Drum
If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agents
or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
Drain Pump Filter
Drain Plug
Inlet hose(1 each) Wrench

Before servicing ask trouble the customer, what the trouble is.
Check the adjustment (power supply is 120-127V~ remove the transit bolts....)
Check the troubles referring to the troubleshooting.
Decide service steps referring to disassembly instructions.
Then, service and repair.
After servicing, operate the appliance to see whether it works O K or NOT.
STANDARD INSTALLATION
The appliance should be installed as follows.
REMOVE THE TRANSIT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE ADJUST THE
BOLTS ON FLAT AND FIRM SURFACE HORIZONTAL
Remove the transit bolts Turn the leveling feet to
( EA: ) with supplied spanner. set the appliance horizontally.
Keep the transit bolts and
spanner for future use.
Insert the caps
provided into the hole
The appliance goes up by
rotating the feet clockwise.
The appliance come down by
rotating the feet counterclockwise.
4. INSTALLATION
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Low
High

HOW TO CONNECT INLET HOSE
Check that the rubber washer is inside of the
valve connector.
Connect the inlet hose firmly to prevent leak.
CONNECT DRAIN HOSE
CONNECT POWER PLUG
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Make sure that the hose is not twisted.
The drain hose should be placed under 100cm from the floor.
Connect the power plug to the wall outlet. Avoid connecting several electric devices,
It may be the cause of a fire.
Avoid submerging the end of the hose.

TEST OPERATION
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START
PAUSE
DOOR
OPEN
Connect the power plug to
the outlet. In case of Cotton program.
Connect the inlet hose.
Preparation for Press the POWER button. Press the Start/Pause
washing. button.
Press the Temp. button Check if the drum rotates Check if water is supplied
and the present temperature will
clockwise and counterclockwise. through the detergent dispenser.
be displayed.
Power off and then Power on.
Check if the door can be
opened by pressing Door open
button.
Turn off Wash and Rinse after
pressing the Start/Pause button
and start the machine again.
Check drain and spin.
If SVC is needed during
check, remove
the remaining water by pulling
out the hose cap.
Check the water heating. Check automatic reverse Check the water supply.
turn.
Check drain and spin Power off and open the Water removal
door