LG WT901CW Additional Link - Owner s Manual - Page 29

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TROUBLESHOOTING 29 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKING ERROR MESSAGES If the following message appears on the display, check the following and take the appropriate corrective action. Problem The display shows: Washer fills with water slowly or not at all, or the display shows: Washer will not turn on Possible Cause Solutions The lid is not closed properly. Make sure that the lid is closed properly and press the START/PAUSE button. After starting a cycle, it may take a few moments before the tub begins to turn or spin. The washer will not spin unless the lid is closed. The fold-down lid handle is in use. Make sure the fold-down lid is in the extend- ed position so the door sensor will operate properly. If the lid is closed and the error message is displayed, call for service. Water supply faucets are not fully Make sure that the water faucets are fully open. open. Water line hoses are kinked, pinched, or crushed. Make sure that the hoses are not kinked or pinched. Be careful when moving the washer during cleaning and maintenance. Water inlet filters are clogged. Clean the inlet filters. See Maintenance in the Care and Cleaning section. Water supply pressure to faucet or Check another faucet in the house to make house is too low. sure that household water pressure is ad- equate and flow is not restricted. Disconnect the inlet hose from the washer and run a few gallons of water through the hose to flush the water supply lines. If flow is too low, contact a plumber to have the water lines repaired. Water supply connected with leak- Hoses designed to limit leaks can trip falsely limiting hoses. and prevent the washer from filling. The use of leak limiting hoses is not recommended. Power cord is not properly plugged in. Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a grounded, 3-prong. 120-VAC, 60-Hz. outlet. House fuse is blown, circuit break- Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not er has tripped, or power outage increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a has occurred. circuit overload, have it corrected by a quali- fied electrician.

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ENGLISH
29
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHECKING ERROR MESSAGES
If the following message appears on the display, check the following and take the appropriate corrective
action.
Problem
Possible Cause
Solutions
The display shows:
The lid is not closed properly.
The fold-down lid handle is in use.
Make sure that the lid is closed properly
and press the START/PAUSE button. After
starting a cycle, it may take a few moments
before the tub begins to turn or spin. The
washer will not spin unless the lid is closed.
Make sure the fold-down lid is in the extend-
ed position so the door sensor will operate
properly.
If the lid is closed and the error message is
displayed, call for service.
Washer fills with water slowly or
not at all, or the display shows:
Water supply faucets are not fully
open.
Make sure that the water faucets are fully
open.
Water line hoses are kinked,
pinched, or crushed.
Make sure that the hoses are not kinked or
pinched. Be careful when moving the washer
during cleaning and maintenance.
Water inlet filters are clogged.
Clean the inlet filters. See Maintenance in
the Care and Cleaning section.
Water supply pressure to faucet or
house is too low.
Check another faucet in the house to make
sure that household water pressure is ad-
equate and flow is not restricted. Disconnect
the inlet hose from the washer and run a few
gallons of water through the hose to flush
the water supply lines. If flow is too low,
contact a plumber to have the water lines
repaired.
Water supply connected with leak-
limiting hoses.
Hoses designed to limit leaks can trip falsely
and prevent the washer from filling. The use
of leak limiting hoses is not recommended.
Washer will not turn on
Power cord is not properly
plugged in.
House fuse is blown, circuit break-
er has tripped, or power outage
has occurred.
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 quali-
fied electrician.
TROUBLESHOOTING