LG Electronics WD-3243RHD manual

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    Washing Machine OWNER'S MANUAL WD-3243RHD WD-3245RHD website : http://www .LGservice.com e-mail : http://www .LGEservice.com/techsup.html[...]

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    2 r oduct Feature P ontents C Important Safety Information .....................................................3 Specification ..............................................................................4 Installation ..................................................................................5 Preparation Before Washing ..................[...]

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    3 mportant Safety Information I 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. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE W ARNING! • Read all instructions before using the washer. • Do not wash articles that have [...]

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    4 pecification S Drain Hose Power Plug Control Panel Door Lower Cover Adjustable Feet Emergency Door Release (For detergent and fabric softener) Drawer Drum If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Drain Pump Filter Drain Plug  Name : [...]

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    5 nstallation I 1 . To prevent internal damage during transport, the special 3 bolts are locked. Before operating the washer, remove the bolts and braces. • If they are not removed, it may cause heavy vibration, noise, and malfunction. 3 . Take out the 3 bolts and braces by twisting slightly the braces. Keep the 3 bolts and braces and the wrench [...]

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    6 nstallation I Level floor : Allowable slope under entire washer is 1 ˚ . Power outlet : Must be within 60 inches (1.5 m) of either side of the washer. Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance. Additional Clearance : If the washer is installed inside a closet or alcove, the following clearances are required: 4 inches (10 cm) rear, [...]

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    7 nstallation I Water supply pressure must be between 4.5 ~ 145 PSI (30~1000 kPa) Don’t strip or crossthread when connecting Inlet hose to the valve. If the water supply pressure is more than 1000 kPa, a pressure reducer device should be installed. • Two Sealing washer are supplied with the water inlet hoses to prevent water leaks. • Check wa[...]

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    8 nstallation I  Installation of drain hose max. 50" min. 23" ca. 41" ca. 57" ca. 40" max. 40" min. 23" Hose Retainer Laundry tub Ti e strap max. 40" min. 23" max. 40" ca. 41" ca. 57" ca. 40" min. 23" • The drain hose should not be placed higher than 40 ” above the floor. [...]

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    9 nstallation I  Level adjustment 1. Leveling a the washing machine properly prevents excessive noise and vibration. Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface, preferably in a corner of the room. 2. If the floor is uneven, adjust the adjustable feet as required. (Do not insert pieces of wood, etc. under the feet) Make sure that al[...]

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    10 r eparation before washing P 1. Care Labels Look for a care label on your clothes. This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed. 2. Sorting To get the best results, Sort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle. Water temperature and spin speed and different fabrics need to be wash[...]

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    11 dding detergent A • Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes. • Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days. (Fabric softener could harden) • Softener will automatically be added during last rinse cycle. • Do not open the[...]

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    12 ycles C  Recommended cycles according to the laundry type ❋ EXTRA WASH : For heavily soiled and protein-stained items. ❋ Water Temperature : Select the water temperature to the wash cycles. Always follow garment manufacture’s care label or instructions when laundering. F a b r i c Wash/Rinse Maximum Drying Time Program Temp. Option i n [...]

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    13 ow to use washer H • To start, press the POWER button. • Press the START/PAUSE button. • Initial condition - Wash Main Wash Only - Rinse 3 times - Spin 1200 rpm - Temp. Warm/Cold (wash/rinse) - Dry Automatic - Program Cotton • To start, press the POWER button. • Select the conditions which you want to use, by pressing each button. For [...]

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    14 ow to use washer H (1) OPTION (2) SPIN (3) DRY (4) WATER TEMP. (5) CHILD LOCK (6) TIME DELAY (7) PROGRAM (8) DOOR LOCK (9) START/PAUSE (10) DOOR OPEN (11) POWER OPTION SPIN DRY TEMP . TIME DELA Y PRO- GRAM COTTON TIME DELAY TIME LEFT QUICK PERM PRESS RINSE+SPIN WOOL DELICATE NO INLET NO DRAIN DOOR LOCK IMBALANCE DOOR OPEN ST ART P AUSE COLD/COLD[...]

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    15 ow to use washer H 2. Drying T ime Guide (Manual Operation) • This washer-dryer’s automatic process from washing to drying can be selected easily. • For most even drying, make sure all articles in the clothes load are similar in material and thickness. • Do not overload dryer by stuffing too many articles into drum. Items must be able to[...]

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    16 ow to use washer H W ash/Rinse T emperatur e. • Press TEMP. to cycle through the temperature choices. • Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are washing. Use the warmest water safe for fabrics. Follow garment label instructions. • Warm rinses leave the loads dryer than cold rinses. Warm rinses increase wrinkling. In col[...]

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    17 ow to use washer H T ime Delay 1. T ime Delay Preparing washing before starting Time Delay - Turn on the water tap. - Load laundry and close the door. - Place the detergent and fabric softener in the drawer. • How to set TIME DELAY - Press POWER button. - Press the PROGRAM button to select the program you require. - Press TIME DELAY button and[...]

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    18 ow to use washer H Door Lock • Shows when the door lock is active. • When the lamp is off or blink, the door can be open. DOOR LOCK Start/Pause • This START/PAUSE button is used to start wash cycle or pause the cycles. • If temporary stop of wash cycle is needed, press START/PAUSE button. • After the pause button is pressed, the power [...]

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    19 ow to use washer H • If the washer has a trouble, the trouble type is displayed. : Sensing water pressure error : Problem of overfilling water : Door is not closed : Over load in motor : Over load in motor : Water temperature trouble : Dry heater or thermostat trouble If this error letters are displayed, please refer to the troubleshooting gui[...]

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    20 aintenance M  The water inlet filter - No Inlet error message will blink on the control panel when water does not enter the detergent drawer. - If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. It is a good idea to clean it from time to time.  The drain pump filter ❋ The drain filte[...]

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    21 aintenance M  Dispenser Drawer ❋ After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave a deposit in the drawer. • It should be cleaned from time to time with a jet of running water. • If necessary it can be removed completely from the machine by pulling it out. • To facilitate cleaning, the upper part of the fabric softener compartment[...]

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    22 aintenance M  Cleaning your washer 1. Exterior Proper care of your washer can extend its life. The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Try not to hit the surface with sharp objects. ❋ IMPORTANT: Do not use methylated spi[...]

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    23 r oubleshooting Guide ❋ This washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and diagnose faults at an early stage and react appropriately. When the machine does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following points before you call the Service Department. Symptom Possible Cause Solution Rattling[...]

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    24 r oubleshooting Guide T Washer does not start Washer won’t spin Wash cycle time delayed Dry problem • Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. • House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped,or a power outage has occurred. • Water supply tap is not turned on. ❋ Check that the door is firmly shut. • Does not[...]

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    25 r oubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Solution • Water supply it not adequate in area • Water supply taps are not completely open. • Water inlet hose are kinked. • The filter of the inlet hose clogged. • Drain hose is kinked or clogged. • The drain filter is clogged. • Load is too small. • Load is out of balance. • The a[...]

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    26 arranty W Visit our web site at http://www.lgservice.com LG Electronics LIMITED WARRANTY United States of America LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period listed below from the date of original purchase. Th[...]

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    P/No.: 3828ER3007Z[...]