LG WM4070HWA User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
WASHING MACHINE
WM4070H*A
Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This will simplify
installation and ensure that the washer is installed correctly and safely.
Leave these instructions near the washer after installation for future reference.
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2TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE, CLEAN-
ING, AND DISPOSAL
7 PRODUCT FEATURES
8 INTRODUCING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
8 Parts and Accessories
9Control panel features
11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
11 Preview installation order
12 Checking and choosing the proper location
13 Unpacking and removing shipping bolts
14 Connecting the water lines
15 Connecting the drain line
16 Leveling the washing machine
17 Plugging in the power cord and grounding
17 Test run
18 PREPARATION
18 Sorting wash loads
18 - Precautions for fabric care before wash cycle
19 - Fabric care labels
19 - Sorting laundry
20 Using detergent/fabric softener
20 - Recommended detergent
20 - Loading the dispenser
22 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
22 Basic operation
23 Cycle guide
24 Main cycle
24 - Reduce laundry allergen, ALLERGIENE ™
24 - Reduce laundry bacteria, SANITARY
24 - For white fabrics, BRIGHT WHITES ™
24 - Blankets or bulky items, BULKY/LARGE
24 - Heavy soiled items, HEAVY DUTY
24 - Normal items, COTTON/NORMAL
24 - For towel items, TOWELS
24 - Wrinkle free items, PERM. PRESS
24 - Items labeled wool or hand-washable, HAND
WASH/WOOL
24 - Sheer items, DELICATES
24 - Quick wash, SPEED WASH
24 - For few items, SMALL LOAD
24 - Drain and spin only, DRAIN+SPIN
25 Cycle setting buttons
25 Setting options before cycle
25 - Setting the water temperature, WASH TEMP.
25 - Setting spin speed, SPIN SPEED
25 - Setting soil level of laundry, SOIL LEVEL
26 - Adjusts the melody and button tones, SIGNAL
26 - Prewashing, PRE-WASH
26 - Rinse, drain and spin only, RINSE + SPIN
26 - Adding extra rinse cycle, EXTRA RINSE
26 - Presetting the start time, DELAY WASH
26 - Efficiency cleaning, STEAM
27 - Saving energy, COLD WASH™
27 - Saving time, TURBOWASH™
27 Setting options during cycle
27 - Button lock feature, CHILD LOCK
27 - Saving customized wash cycle, PGM SAVE
28 - Selecting your customized cycle, CUSTOM PGM
28 - Tumbles clothes to prevent Wrinkles, FRESH CARE
28 - Drum Lighting, DRUM LIGHT
29 MAINTENANCE
29 Care
29 - Care after wash
29 - Care in cold climates
30 Cleaning
30 - Clean your the drum, TUB CLEAN
31 - Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
32 - Cleaning the water inlet filters
33 - Cleaning the drain pump filter
34 - Cleaning the door seal
35 TROUBLESHOOTING
35 Checking error messages
36 Before calling for service
37 SPECIFICATIONS
38 USING SMARTDIAGNOSIS™
39 WARRANTY

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
WARNING
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, injury to persons, or death.
Your Safety and the safety of others are 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, WARNING or CAUTION.
These words mean:
DANGER
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTION
You may be slightly injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the
following.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described
in this owner’s Manual.
•
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 lid 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.
• Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free
of combustible materials (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline,
chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.
•
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 technician.
• 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 faucets and unplug the washer if the
machine is to be left for an extended period of time, such as
during vacations.
•
Do not use to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like materials.
• 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 lid closed when not in use.
•
Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is
moving.
•
WARNING : This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
WARNING
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, injury to persons, or death.
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.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or servicer 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, fire, electric shock, or death.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
WARNING
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, injury to persons, or death.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the
following.
•
Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed
grounding procedures. Installation instructions are packed
with the washer for installer’s reference. If the washer is
moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a
qualified service technician. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
•
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or
death.
•
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electric 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 possibility of electric
shock from this appliance.
•
This washer must be plugged into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz
grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electric 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,
electric 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 properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric 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,
electric 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,
electric shock, or death.
•
Repair or immediately replace 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, electric 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, electric 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.
•
The washer is heavy. Two or more people may be needed
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, electric shock, or death.
•
To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all industry
recommended safety procedures including the use of long
sleeved gloves and safety glasses. Failure to follow all of
the safety warnings in this manual could result in property
damage, injury to persons or death.