WASHING MACHINE Please Read This Manual Carefully Before Operating Your Washing Machine and Retain It for Future Reference
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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ~ OWNER’S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE Please read this manual carefully before operating your washing machine and retain it for future reference. WT5101H* This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default (Home Use)” setting. LG Customer Information Center Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could 1-800-243-0000 USA exceed the limits necessary to quality for ENERGY STAR. 1-888-542-2623 CANADA Register your product Online! www.lge.com P/NO : MFL42065469 www.lge.com INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic safety precautions .....................................3-4 Grounding instructions ........................................... 4 Safety instructions for installation .......................... 5 THANK YOU! Safety instructions for use, care and cleaning, and disposal ........................................................... 6 Congratulations on your purchase PARTS AND FEATURES and welcome to the LG family. Special Features ..................................................... 7 Key Parts and Components ................................... 8 Your new LG washing machine INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS combines the most advanced Choose the Proper Location .................................. 9 Flooring .................................................................. 9 washing technology with simple Clearances ............................................................. 9 Unpack the Washer .............................................. 10 operation and high efficiency. Connecting the Water Lines ................................. 11 Connecting the Drain Line ...............................11-12 Leveling the Washer ............................................ 12 Follow the operating and care Connect to the Power Supply .............................. 12 instructions in this manual, and your HOW TO USE Control Panel Features ......................................... 13 washer will provide many years of Operating the Washer .......................................... 14 Cycle Guide .......................................................... 15 reliable service. Sorting Wash Loads ............................................. 1 6 Selecting Detergent .............................................. 17 About the Dispenser ............................................. 17 Loading the Dispenser ......................................... 18 The LED Display ................................................... 19 Cycle Modifier Buttons ................................... 20-21 Cycle Option Buttons .................................... 22-23 CARE AND CLEANING Regular Cleaning ............................................ 24-25 Maintenance ......................................................... 25 Cleaning the Washer ............................................ 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Normal Sounds You May Hear ............................. 27 Before Calling for Service ............................... 27-31 SPECIFICATIONS Key Dimensions and Specifications ..................... 32 WARRANTY ................................................... 33 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING 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. Your safety and the safety of others is 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. w 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 or WARNING. These words mean: wDANGER: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions. wWARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t 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. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING 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. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Before use, the washer must be properly installed as • Do not tamper with controls. described in this manual. • Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or • Do not wash articles that have been previously attempt any servicing other than as described in this cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with manual. We strongly recommend that any service be gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable performed by a qualified individual. or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that • See Installation Instructions for grounding could ignite or explode. requirements. • Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other • ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions flammable or explosive substances to the wash supplied by the garment manufacturer. water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. • Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your washer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a produced in a hot water system that has not been load to catch fire. used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been • Use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static used for such a period, before using the washer, only as recommended by the manufacturer. turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow • This washer is not designed for maritime use or for from each for several minutes. This will release any mobile installations such as in RVs, aircraft, etc. accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, • Turn off the water taps and unplug the washer if the do not smoke or use an open flame during this time. machine is to be left for an extended period of time, • Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. such as during vacations. Close supervision of children is necessary when the • Packaging material can be dangerous for children. washer is used near children. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging • Before the washer is removed from service or from children. discarded, remove the lid to prevent children from • Always check the inside of the washer for foreign climbing inside. objects before loading laundry. Keep the lid closed • Do not install or store the washer where it will be when not in use. exposed to the weather or freezing temperatures. • Do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. 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. wWARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-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 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, electrical shock, or death. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING 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. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for • The washer should always be plugged into its detailed grounding procedures. Installation own individual electrical outlet which has a instructions are packed in the washer for installer’s voltage rating that matches the rating plate. This reference. If the washer is moved to a new location, provides the best performance and also prevents have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service overloading house wiring circuits which could cause person. Failure to follow this warning can cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Never unplug your washer by pulling on the • Do not, under any circumstances cut or remove power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight the third (ground) prong from the power cord. out from the outlet. Failure to follow this warning can Failure to follow this warning can cause serious cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Repair or replace immediately all power cords • For personal safety, this appliance must be that have become