LG WM3677HW User manual

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WASHING MACHINE
SERVICE MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE
PROBLEMS CORRECTLY BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.
MODEL: WM3677HW / WD-12270RD
WD-13276RD / WD-14276RD
CAUTION
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APR. 2004 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No.:3828ER3027G

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CONTENTS
1. SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................3
2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION ....................................................................... 4
3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................... 7
4. INSTALLATION & TEST ...................................................................................................... 8
5. WIRING DIAGRAM/PROGRAM CHART .......................................................................... 11
6. OPERATION ..................................................................................................................... 13
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................... 15
7-1. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE .......................................................................... 15
7-2. QC TEST MODE ........................................................................................................ 15
7-3. HOW TO CHECK THE WATER LEVEL FREQUENCY ..............................................15
7-4. ERROR DISPLAY ...................................................................................................... 16
8. ERROR DIAGNOSIS AND CHECK LIST .......................................................................... 18
8-1. DIAGNOSIS AND SOLUTION FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION ............................... 18
8-2. FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................... 21
9. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................... 32
10. EXPLODED VIEW .......................................................................................................... 41
10-1. CABINET & CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 41
10-2. DRUM & TUB ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 42
10-3. DISPENSER ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................... 43
10-4. DRYER. .................................................................................................................. 44

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM WM3677HW WD-12270RD WD-13276RD / WD-14276RD
COLOR BLUE WHITE TITANIUM
POWER SUPPLYAC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 120-127V, 60Hz
PRODUCT WEIGHT 201 lbs. (91 kg)
WASHING 280 W
DRAIN MOTOR 80 W
FAN MOTOR 25 W
DRY HEATER 1200 W
WASH HEATER 1000 W
WASH 42 rpm
SPIN 0-1100 rpm
CYCLES 7
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURES 5
SPIN SPEEDS 5
OPTIONS
Prewash, Stain Cycle, Quick Cycle, Extra Rinse, Rinse+Spin
WASH/DRY PROGRAM Sanitary, Cotton/Towels, Normal, Perm Press, Speed Wash
CUSTOM PROGRAM Incorporated
WATER CIRCULATION Incorporated
OPERATIONAL WATER PRESSURE 4.5
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145 psi (30-1000 kPa)
CONTROL TYPE Electronic
WASH CAPACITY 3.22 cu. ft (3.72 cu. ft. IEC)
DRY CAPACITY Max. 11 lbs (5 kg)
DIMENSIONS
27” (W) X 29 3/4” (D) X 3811/16” (H), 5013/16” (D, door open) 686mm(W)x767mm(D)x982mm(H), 1291mm(D) (D, door open)
DELAY WASH up to 12 hours
DOOR SWITCH TYPE PTC + Solenoid
WATER LEVEL 10 steps (by sensor)
LAUNDRY LOAD SENSING Incorporated
ERROR DIAGNOSIS Incorporated
AUTO POWER OFF Incorporated
CHILD LOCK Incorporated
ELECTRIC POWER
CONSUMTION
REVOLUTION SPEED
12 kg [WD-12270RD]
13 kg [WD-13276RD]
14 kg (30.86 lbs) [WD-14276RD]
8 kg [WD-12270RD]
8 kg [WD-13276RD]
8 kg (17.64 lbs) [WD-14276RD]

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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 Extra Large Door Opening
The tilted drum and extra large door opening make it possible
to load and unload easily.
■Water Circulation
Spray detergent solution and water onto the load repeatedly.
Clothes are soaked more quickly and thoroughly during the wash cycle.
Detergent suds are eliminated more easily by the water shower
during rinse cycle. The water circulation system uses both
water and detergent more efficiently.
■RollerJets
The washing ball enhances wash performance and reduces
damage to clothing. The jets spray and help tumble clothes to enhance
washing performance while maintaining fabric care.
■ Automatic Wash Load Detection
Automatically detects the load and optimizes the washing time.
■Built-in Heater
The internal heater automatically heats the water to the optimum
temperature on selected cycles.
■Child Lock
The Child lock feature prevents children from pressing any buttons
to change the settings during operation.
추가선택, 예약,

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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.
2-3. 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 23.8 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 PRE WASH button for 3 seconds to
lock/unlock control.
●When Child lock is set, CHILD LOCK lights and all buttons are disabled except the Power button. You can
lock the washer while it is operating.
2-8. WATER CIRCULATION
●When Washing and Rinsing function of shower at the upper part of Gasket.
●When Washing, it continuously operates for 3 minutes and intermittently.
●When Rinsing, it continuously operates after completion of water supply.

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3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION
■ACCESSORIES
란제리
란제리
Water Circulation Nozzle

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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.