LG Studio WashTower SWW 50 3 Series Owner's Manual page 58

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58 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Water Leaking Drain hose has come out of the drain connector or is not inserted far enough.
• Tie drain hose to inlet hose or standpipe to prevent it from coming out during drain.
• For smaller drain pipes, insert the drain hose into the pipe as far as the drain hose flange.
Oversudsing of detergent
• Oversudsing may create leaks, and may be caused by the type and amount of detergent
• Always reduce the amount of detergent if the load is small or lightly soiled, or if the water
• Never use more than the maximum amount recommended by the detergent
Excessive sudsing Too much detergent or incorrect detergent
• HE detergents are formulated specifically for HE (High-Efficiency) washers and contain
• For detergent quantities refer to Detergent Use in OPERATION. If sudsing or detergent
Washer will not turn Power cord is not properly plugged in.
on.
• Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a grounded, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60 Hz
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a
Wash cycle time is The washer automatically adjusts the wash time for the amount of laundry, water
longer than usual. pressure and other operating conditions.
• This is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time automatically to provide optimal results for
Incomplete or no Detergent compartments clogged from incorrect filling.
dispensing of
• Make sure that detergent and additives are put into the correct dispenser compartments.
detergent
• For all detergent types, always make sure that the dispenser drawer is fully closed before
Too much detergent used.
• Make sure that the suggested amount of detergent is used according to the
NOTE
• Always use as little detergent as possible. HE (High-Efficiency) washers need very little
Insufficient water supply
• Make sure that both hot and cold water faucets are turned on all the way.
Normal residue
• It is normal for a small amount of detergent to remain in the dispenser. If this residue
For larger drain pipes, insert the drain hose into the pipe 1 - 2 inches past the flange.
used. HE (High-Efficiency) detergent is the only detergent recommended. The normal
amount of detergent to use is 1/4 to 1/2 of the maximum amount recommended by the
detergent manufacturer.
is very soft.
manufacturer.
suds reducing agents. Only use detergent with the HE (High-Efficiency) logo.
residue continues to be an issue, add an extra rinse.
outlet.
circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified election.
the selected cycle. The time remaining shown in the display is only an estimate. Actual time
may vary.
the start of the cycle.
manufacturer's recommendations. You may also dilute the detergent with water to the
maximum fill line on the compartment to avoid clogging. Use only HE (High-Efficiency)
detergent.
detergent to achieve optimum results. Using too much detergent will cause poor wash and
rinse performance and may contribute to odors in the washer.
builds up, it can interfere with normal dispensing of detergents. Refer to the cleaning
instructions.
Possible Cause & Solution