LG WT1701CV Owners Manual - Page 32

32 TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued) Problem Wrinkling Excessive sudsing Staining Possible Cause Solutions Washer not unloaded promptly. Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle is complete. Washer overloaded. The washer can be fully loaded, but the tub should not be tightly packed with items. The lid of the washer should close easily. Hot and cold water inlet hoses are Hot water rinse can set wrinkles in garments. Check the reversed. inlet hose connections. Too much detergent or incorrect HE detergents are formulated specifically for High-Effi- detergent. ciency washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Only use detergent with the High-Efficiency (HE) logo. For de- tergent quantities refer to the How to Use section. Bleach or softener dispensed too Dispenser compartment is overfilled causing bleach or soon. softener to dispense immediately. ALWAYS measure bleach to prevent overfilling - one cup maximum. Dispenser drawer closed too quickly causing softener to dispense immediately. Bleach or softener was added di- Always use the dispensers to ensure that laundry prodrectly to the wash load in the tub. ucts are properly dispensed at the right time in the cycle. Washer was not unloaded prompt- Always remove items from the washer as soon as pos- ly. sible after the cycle is complete. Clothes were not properly sorted. Always wash dark colors separately from light colors and whites to prevent discoloration. Never wash heavily soiled items washed with lightly soiled items. Washer will not turn Power cord is not properly plugged Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a ground- ON in. ed, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz outlet. House fuse is blown, circuit break- Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase er has tripped, or power outage fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it has occurred. corrected by a qualified electrician. NOTE: If the washer stopped during a cycle due to a loss of power, the washer will resume the cycle where it stopped when the power is restored. Wash cycle time is lon- The washer automatically adjusts This is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time automati- ger than usual the wash time for the amount of cally to provide optimal results for the selected cycle. The laundry, water pressure and other time remaining shown in the display is only an estimate. operating conditions. Actual time may vary. Musty or mildewy odor Incorrect or too much detergent Use only High-Efficiency (HE) detergent in accordance in washer has been used. with the manufacturer's instructions. Inside of tub was not cleaned prop- Run the Tub clean cycle regularly. erly. Water leaks Oversudsing of detergent. Oversudsing may create leaks, and may be caused by the type and amount of detergent used. High-Efficiency detergent is the only detergent recommended. Make sure that detergent and any additives are put into the correct dispenser compartments. The normal amount of detergent to use is 1/4 to 1/2 of the maximum amount recommended by the detergent manufacturer. Always reduce the amount of detergent if the load is small or lightly soiled, or if your water is very soft. Never use more than the maximum amount recommended by the detergent manufacturer.