LG WM3885HCCA Owner's Manual - Page 32

Before Calling For Service

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TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Water in the washer drains slowly or not at all, or the display shows: OE ERROR NOT DRAINING. CHECK THE DRAIN HOSE & FILTER. (LGUS)1-800-243 -0000 (LGCANADA)1-888-542-2623 Washer fills with water slowly or not at all, or the display shows: IE ERROR NO WATER SUPPLY. CHECK TAP & HOSE. (LGUS)1-800-243- 0000 (LGCANADA)1-888-542-2623 Possible Causes • Drain hose is bent, pinched, or clogged. • The drain filter is clogged. • Water supply taps are not open fully. • Water line hoses are kinked, pinched, or bent. • Water inlet filters are clogged. • Water pressure to tap or house is too low. Solutions • Make sure the drain hose is free of clogs, kinks, etc., and is not pinched behind or under the washer. • Clean the drain filter. See the Care and Cleaning section. • Make sure that the water taps are open fully. • Make sure the hoses are not kinked or pinched. Be careful when moving the washer. • Clean the inlet filters. See the Care and Cleaning section. • Check another faucet in the house to make sure that household water pressure is adequate. Washer will not turn on Washer won't spin, or the display shows: dE ERROR THE DOOR IS OPEN. PLEASE CLOSE THE DOOR COMPLETELY. (LGUS)1-800-243- 0000 (LGCANADA)1-888-542-2623 • Power cord is not properly plugged in. • House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. • The door is not closed properly. • Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a grounded, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz. outlet. • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. • Make sure that the door is closed properly and press the START/PAUSE button. After starting a cycle, it may take a few moments before the drum begins to turn or spin. The washer will not spin unless the door is locked (DOOR LOCK will appear in the display). • If the door is closed and locked and the open door error message is displayed, call for service. Door will not unlock when cycle is stopped or paused • Interior temperature of washer is too high. • Water level in washer is too high. • The washer door has a safety lock to prevent burns. Allow the washer to cool until the DOOR LOCK indicator turns off in the display. • Allow the washer to complete the programmed cycle, or select the Drain & Spin cycle (see the page 23 for details) to drain the water. Wash cycle time is longer than usual Musty or mildewy odor in washer • The washer automatically adjusts the wash time for the amount of laundry, water pressure, water temperature, and other operating conditions. • Incorrect or too much detergent has been used. • Inside of tub not cleaned properly. • This is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time automatically to provide optimal results for the selected cycle. • Use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. • Run the TUB CLEAN cycle regularly. Be sure to wipe around and under the door seal frequently. Steam is not visible during STEAM cycle • This is normal. • Because it uses pressurized steam, the washer requires very small amounts of steam to achieve optimal results. Excess steam could damage fabrics and reduce efficiency. 32

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
(cont.)
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Washer fills with
water slowly or not
at all, or the display
shows:
Washer will not
turn on
Musty or mildewy
odor in washer
• Water supply taps are not
open fully.
• Water line hoses are kinked,
pinched, or bent.
• Water inlet filters are clogged.
• Water pressure to tap or
house is too low.
• Power cord is not properly
plugged in.
• House fuse is blown, circuit
breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.
• The door is not closed
properly.
• Incorrect or too much
detergent has been used.
• Inside of tub not cleaned
properly.
• Make sure that the water taps are open fully.
• Make sure the hoses are not kinked or pinched. Be
careful when moving the washer.
• Clean the inlet filters. See the
Care and Cleaning
section.
• Check another faucet in the house to make sure that
household water pressure is adequate.
• Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a
grounded, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz. outlet.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase
fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload,
have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
• Make sure that the door is closed properly and press
the START/PAUSE button. After starting a cycle, it
may take a few moments before the drum begins to
turn or spin. The washer will not spin unless the door
is locked (DOOR LOCK will appear in the display).
• If the door is closed and locked and the open door
error message is displayed, call for service.
• Use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Run the TUB CLEAN
cycle regularly. Be sure to
wipe around and under the door seal frequently.
Washer won’t
spin, or the display
shows:
• The washer automatically
adjusts the wash time for
the amount of laundry, water
pressure, water temperature,
and other operating conditions.
• This is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time
automatically to provide optimal results for the
selected cycle.
Wash cycle time is
longer than usual
Door will not
unlock when cycle
is stopped or
paused
• Interior temperature of washer
is too high.
• Water level in washer is
too high.
• The washer door has a safety lock to prevent burns.
Allow the washer to cool until the DOOR LOCK
indicator turns off in the display.
Allow the washer to complete the programmed cycle, or
select the Drain & Spin cycle (see the page 23 for details)
to drain the water.
Steam is not visible
during STEAM cycle
• This is normal.
• Because it uses pressurized steam, the washer
requires very small amounts of steam to achieve
optimal results. Excess steam could damage fabrics
and reduce efficiency.
Water in the washer
drains slowly or not
at all, or the display
shows:
• Drain hose is bent, pinched,
or clogged.
• The drain filter is clogged.
• Make sure the drain hose is free of clogs, kinks, etc.,
and is not pinched behind or under the washer.
• Clean the drain filter. See the
Care and Cleaning
section.
TROUBLESHOOTING
OE ERROR
NOT DRAINING.
CHECK THE DRAIN HOSE &
FILTER.
(LGUS)1-800-243 -0000
(LGCANADA)1-888-542-2623
IE ERROR
NO WATER SUPPLY.
CHECK TAP & HOSE.
(LGUS)1-800-243- 0000
(LGCANADA)1-888-542-2623
dE ERROR
THE DOOR IS OPEN.
PLEASE CLOSE THE DOOR
COMPLETELY.
(LGUS)1-800-243- 0000
(LGCANADA)1-888-542-2623
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