LG WM1815CS User manual

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WASHING MACHINE
SERVICE MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE
PROBLEMS CORRECTLY BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.
MODEL: WM1812CW/WM1814CW/WM1815CS
CAUTION
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JUN. 2004 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No.: 828ER 027F

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CONTENTS
1. SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................................
2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION ................................................................................ 4
. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 7
4. INSTALLATION & TEST ............................................................................................................... 8
5. OPERATION ................................................................................................................................11
6. WIRING DIAGRAM/PROGRAM CHART.....................................................................................14
7. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................16
7-1. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE ...................................................................................16
7-2. QC TEST MODE.................................................................................................................16
7- . HOW TO CHECK THE WATER LEVEL FREQUENCY ......................................................16
7-4. ERROR DISPLAY ...............................................................................................................17
8. ERROR DIAGNOSIS AND CHECK LIST ....................................................................................19
8-1. DIAGNOSIS AND SOLUTION FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION ........................................19
8-2. FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................22
9. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................... 1
10. EXPLODED VIEW .....................................................................................................................40
10-1. CABINET & CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY....................................................................40
10-2. DRUM & TUB ASSEMBLY................................................................................................41
10- . DISPENSER ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................42
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1. SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM WM1812CW/WM1814CW WM1815CS
COLOR BLUE WHITE TITANIUM
POWER SUPPLY AC 120 V, 60 Hz
PRODUCT WEIGHT 173 lbs. (78.5 kg)
WASHING 280 W
DRAIN MOTOR 80 W
WASH HEATER –
WASH 46 rpm
SPIN 0-900 rpm
CYCLES 5
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURES 5
SPIN SPEEDS 5
OPTIONS
Prewash, Quick Cycle, Extra Rinse, Rinse+Spin, Delay Wash
CUSTOM PROGRAM –
WATER CIRCULATION –
OPERATIONAL WATER PRESSURE 4.5
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116 psi (800 kPa)
CONTROL TYPE Electronic
WASH CAPACITY 2.96 cu. ft (3.42 cu. ft. IEC)
DIMENSIONS 27” (W) X 30
1/
32” (D) X 38
11/
16” (H), 50
13/
16” (D, door open)
DELAY WASH up to 9 hours
DOOR SWITCH TYPE PTC + Solenoid
WATER LEVEL 9 steps (by sensor)
LAUNDRY LOAD SENSING Incorporated
ERROR DIAGNOSIS Incorporated
AUTO POWER OFF Incorporated
CHILD LOCK Incorporated
ELECTRIC POWER
CONSUMTION
REVOLUTION SPEED

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2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION
2-1. FEATURES
■Direct Drive System
The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without
belt and pulley.
■Tilted Drum and Large Door Opening
Tilted drum and large opening make it possible to load
and unload clothing more easily.
■Time-Released Dispenser
Detergent, fabric softener and bleach are dispensed separately at
the right time during wash cycle.
■Automatic Wash Load Detection
Automatically detects the load and optimizes the washing time.
■Child Lock
The Child lock prevents children from pressing any button to
change the settings during operation.
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2-2. NEURO FUZZY WASHING TIME OPTIMIZATION
To get the best washing performance, optimal time is determined by the water temperature,
the selected washing temperature, and the size of the load.
2- . WATER LEVEL CONTROL
This model incorporates a pressure sensor which can sense the water level in the tub.
The water supply is stopped when the water level reaches the preset level, the washing
program then proceeds.
Spinning does not proceed until the water in the tub drains to a certain level.
2-4. DOOR CONTROL
The door can be opened by pulling the door handle whenever washer is not in operation.
When the cycle is completed, the DOOR LOCKED light will turn off.
If a power failure has occurred while in operation, the door will unlock after 5 minutes.
Clicking sounds can be heard when the door is locked/unlocked.
NEURO-
FUZZY
load
size
selected
washing
temperature
water
temperature
washing time
rinsing time
spin rhythm, time
the best
washing
performance
SENSING
PROCESSING DETERMINATION EFFECT

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2-5. THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED
While program is operating
When a power failed and power plug is taken out in operation
While Door Lock lights turn on.
White the motor is in the process of intertial rotating, through the operation is paused.
2-6. DOOR LOCKED LAMP LIGHTS
When the frequency of water level is lower than 22.9 kHz
(It can be canceled when the frequency is more than 2 .8 kHz)
When the temperature inside the tub is higher than 45 °C and water level is not 25.5 kHz
(It can be canceled when the water level is 25.5 kHz or the temperature inside the tub is lower than 40 °C)
2-7. CHILD LOCK
Use this option to prevent unwanted use of the washer. Press and hold OPTION button for seconds to
lock/unlock control.
When Child lock is set, “ ” blinks and all buttons are disabled except the Power button. You can lock
the washer while it is operating.

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. PARTS IDENTIFICATION
ACCESSORIES
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Before servicing, ask the customer what the trouble is.
Check the setup (power supply is 120 V AC, remove the transit bolts....).
Check with the troubleshooting guide.
Plan your service method by referring to the disassembly instructions.
Service the unit.
After servicing, operate the appliance to see whether it functions correctly.
STANDARD INSTALLATION
The appliance should be installed as follows:
REMOVE THE SHIPPING INSTALL THE APPLIANCE ADJUST THE
BOLTS
ON A FLAT AND FIRM SURFACE LEVELING
Remove the 4 shipping bolts Turn the leveling feet to adjust
with the supplied wrench. the appliance.
Do first lower side to remove easily.
Keep the shipping bolts and
spanner for future use.
Insert the 4 caps
(provided) into the hole.
Turn clockwise to raise;
counterclockwise to lower.
4. INSTALLATION & TEST

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HOW TO CONNECT THE INLET HOSE
Verify that the rubber washer is inside of the
valve connector.
Tighten the inlet hose securely to prevent leaks.
CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE
CONNECT POWER PLUG
The end of the drain hose should be placed less than 96 ” from the floor.
Connect the power plug to the wall outlet. Avoid connecting several electric devices, as
doing so may cause a fire.
Make sure that the hose is not twisted. Avoid submerging the end of the hose.