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Website:http://www.LGEservice.com E-mail:http://www.LGEservice.com/techsup.html WASHING MACHINE SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS CORRECTLY BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT. MODEL : WM2411HW/WM2011H*/WM1811CW WM2432HW/WM2032H*/WM1832CW WM0532HW/WD-10210BD/WD-12210(5)BD WM2444H*M/WM2442H*/WM2042CW WM0642H*...
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DEC. 2002 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No.:3828ER3013T...
2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION 2-1.FEATURES Direct Drive System The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without belt and pulley. Tilted Drum and Extra Large Door Opening The tilted drum and extra large door opening make it possible to load and unload easily.
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2-2.FUZZY LOGIC WASHING TIME OPTIMIZATION To get the best washing performance, optimal time is determined by the water temperature, the selected washing temperature, and the size of the load. water temperature washing time the best selected FUZZY washing washing rinsing time LOGIC temperature performance...
3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its authorized service technician in order to avoid a hazard. (PLC Modem) ACCESSORIES...
4. INSTALLATION Before servicing, ask the customer what the trouble is. Check the setup (power supply is 120V AC, remove the transit bolts..). Check with the troubleshooting guide. Plan your service method by referring to the disassembly instructions. Service the unit. After servicing, operate the appliance to see whether it functions correctly.
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HOW TO CONNECT THE INLET HOSE Verify that the rubber washer is inside of the valve connector. Connect the inlet hose firmly to prevent leaks. CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE Make sure that the hose is not twisted. Avoid submerging the end of the hose. The end of the drain hose should be placed less than 96”...
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TEST OPERATION Preparation for Press the POWER button. Press the Start/Pause washing. button. Connect the power plug to Listen for clicking sounds to the outlet. determine if the door has Connect the inlet hose. locked. Check the water heating Check the automatic Check the water supply.
5. OPERATION • Use this button to turn the power • Lights whenever the door is locked. • Choose High / Low On / Off. • The door can be unlocked by pressing the Start / Pause button to stop the washer.
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/ Off. • These lights show elapsed time of the • This display shows : selected cycle. a) the estimated time remaining in the cycle when operating. b) an error code when an error has been detected. • Use this button to Start / Stop the washer.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE Be careful of electric shock when disconnecting parts for while troubleshooting. The voltage of each terminal is 120V AC and DC when the unit is plugged in. 7-2. QC TEST MODE. The washer must be empty and the controls must be in the off state. Á...
7-4. ERROR DISPLAY If you press the START/PAUSE button when an error is displayed, any error except will disappear and the machine will go into the pause status. In case of if the error is not resolved within 20 sec., or the in case of other errors, if the error is not resolved within 4 min., power will be turned off automatically and the error code will blink.
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ERROR SYMPTOM CAUSE OVER • MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY is out of order. CURRENT • Winding in the STATOR ASSEMBLY is short-circuited. ERROR • The connector (3-pin, male, white) in the MOTOR HARNESS is not connected to the connector (3-pin, female, white) of STATOR ASSEMBLY. •...
8. ERROR DIAGNOSIS AND CHECK LIST 8-1.DIAGNOSIS AND SOLUTION FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION SYMPTOM GUIDE FOR SERVICE CALL No power Is the power plug connected firmly to 120V AC outlet? Power failure? or Breaker opened? Is the outlet controlled by a switch? Visit to service.
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SYMPTOM GUIDE FOR SERVICE CALL Door error Was the load too large? Visit to service. Drain trouble Visit to service.
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SYMPTOM GUIDE FOR SERVICE CALL Suds overflow from the Is a low-sudsing detergent used? appliance. (In this condition, wash and spin do not operate normally) LOW-SUDSING Is the proper amount of detergent used as recommended? Recommend to reduce the amount of detergent.
8-2.FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION 1. Be careful of electric shock if disconnecting parts while troubleshooting. 2. First of all, check the connection of each electrical terminal with the wiring diagram. 3. If you replace the MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY, reinsert the connectors correctly. NO POWER Check the fuse or reset Is the supplied voltage 120V AC?
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NO WATER SUPPLY Is water supply shut-off? Is the tap opened? Open the tap. When you press both SPIN SPEED button and Check the AIR CHAMBER SOIL LEVEL button simultaneously, is the water and the tube (clogged). level frequency below 246? Is the inlet valve filter clogged? Clean the filter.
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SOFTENER / BLEACH DOES NOT FLOW IN Refer to Is water supplied? NO WATER SUPPLY Are the plugs correctly connected to the terminals of Check the wiring on the dispenser. the INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY? Put it in the correct Is softener / bleach put in the correct compartment of compartment.
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HEATING WITHOUT WATER When pressing SPIN SPEED and SOIL LEVEL at the same time after draining, is the water level frequency Replace the 255? SENSOR SWITCH When pressing SPIN SPEED and SOIL LEVEL buttons ASSEMBLY. at the same time while wash, is the water level frequency between 230 - 243 ? Replace the MAIN PWB Check the voltage between two pins while pressing...
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WASH HEATER TROUBLE HEATING CONTINUOUSLY ABOVE THE SETTING WATER TEMPERATURE Push the THERMISTOR When checking the THERMISTOR on the tub, tightly to the rubber. is the THERMISTOR loose?
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WILL NOT CIRCULATE WATER Is the impeller of the drain pump clogged? Remove foreign material. Hose Connector Hose (White) Remove foreign material. Are the Hose Connector and/or Hose clogged? Reconnect or repair Is the connector disconnected, disassembled? the connector. Connector Connector Is the coil of the right side of drain pump open Replace PUMP MOTOR...
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SPIN TROUBLE Check the SENSOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY or HOSE (Pressure). Check during spin if the frequency of the water If the problem is on the SENSOR level is 248 or more. SWITCH ASSEMBLY or the HOSE, replace the SENSOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY or the HOSE.
9. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ƒR Disassemble and repair the unit only after pulling out power plug from the outlet. Unscrew 7 screws on the Rear Frame. Disassemble the Rear Frame. Pull the Control panel forward. Disconnect connectors. Unscrew 5 screws. Disassemble the controller assembly. Open the Lid.
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Disassemble the 5 hose clamps. Release the 5 hoses. Unscrew the nut at the lower part of the dispenser. Unscrew the 4 screws on the holder. Disassemble the 5 connectors from the valves. ¡ Wire color : ¥L WH-BK ¥M OR-BK ¥N WH-BK ¥O GY-BK ¥P BL-BK Unscrew the screw from the top plate.
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Unscrew the 2 screws from upper side of the cabinet cover. Unscrew the screw from filter cover. Put a flat (–) screwdriver into the both sides of the filter cover, and pull it out. Unscrew the 2 screws from the lower side of the cabinet cover.
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Open the door. Disassemble the clamp assembly using a flat (–) screwdriver. Separate the clamp assembly from cabinet cover. Clamp Assembly Tilt the cabinet cover. Disconnect the door switch connector. Lift and separate the cabinet cover. Disassemble the clamp assembly using a flat (–) screwdriver.
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Open the door. Unscrew the 7 screws from the hinge cover. Put a flat (–) screwdriver into the opening of the hinge, and pull out the hinge cover. Unscrew the screws from the door. Disassemble the door upward / downward. ¡...
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Disassemble the cabinet cover. Separate the pump hose, the bellows and the circulation hose assembly from the pump assembly. Disassemble the pump assembly in arrow direction. Disassemble the cabinet cover. Separate 2 connectors from the heater. Loose the nut and pull out the heater. CAUTION •...
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Disassemble the cabinet cover. Separate the heater from the tub. Remove any foreign objects (wire, coin, etc.) by inserting a long bar in the opening. Unscrew the 4 screws from the back cover. Unscrew the single screw from the lower-right side of the cabinet.
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Disassemble the back cover. Loosen the bolt. Pull out the Rotor. Unscrew the 2 screws from the tub bracket. Loosen the 6 bolts on the stator. Unplug the 2 connectors from the stator. Disassemble the damper hinges from the tub and base.