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WASHING MACHINE SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION Before servicing the washer, Read the safety precautions in the manual. MODELS : WFT15D81E(H)P / WFW1532EK / WFW1538EK WF-T15D81EP WF-T13D80EP...
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APRIL. 2005 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No.: MFL40322115...
SAFETY PRECAUTION! DISASSEMBLE POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES IMPROTANT SAFERY NOTICE! This service information is intended for individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair this appliance may result in personal injury or property damage. The manufacturer or seller can not be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
1. SPECIFICATIONS Series: WFT15D81E(H)P WF-T15D81EP MODEL WF-T13D80EP Refer to rating label on the back of Washer POWER SOURSE INPUT Refer to rating label on the back of Washer CAPA CITY Refer to rating label on the back of Washer INNER TUB Stainless 0.3kgf/cm...
2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2-1. HOW TO ADJUST LEVEL Set rear legs Installation area Install the washer on flat and firm Remove the level and tilt the washer forward (pivot on front legs) about 4 to surface. 6 inches and gently lower the rear legs back onto the floor.
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Checking slope Confirming level If installation surface is tilted, the Place the washer to original position washer will be shaken. and confirm the level. Distance between drain hose Horizontal setting and the wall Lift up the front of the washer and adjust level by turnings the adjustable Distance between drain hose and the wall should be more than 10cm,...
2-2. CONNECTING WATER SUPPLY HOSE Before connecting Water Supply Hose to water tap, check your hose type and choose correct instruction. Water Supply Hose may vary according to the country. Make sure connect blue inlet hose to COLD water tab, and orange inlet hose to HOT water tab. Connecting Water Supply Hose to water tap Normal Type (Normal tap without thread &...
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One Touch Type (Normal tab without thread & one touch type inlet hose.) Separate Middle connector from Water Supply Hose Middle connector Fixed Sticker Separate Middle connector from the Water Supply Hose by Pressing Handle pulling the Pressing Rod and the Pressing Handlre that is attached to the Water Supply Hose.
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Screw Type Attach the water supply hose to the tap. Push the water supply hose up so that the rubber packing Water within the hose can adhere completely to the tap. Rubber Packing Water Supply Hose Connect the water supply hose to the tap. Connect the water supply hose to the tap and then tighten it by screwing it to the right.
2-3. CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE • Connect the drain hose to the • Attach the clip to the drain hose. • Check that the drain hose is outlet of the drain pump located And then push it toward the body hung up over the edge of the at the rear of the washing of the washing machine as...
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTION 3-1. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS HOT WATER SUPPLY POWDER DETERGENT HOSE Box for delayed washing/softener additves box COLD WATER SUPPLY HOSE Make sure the water does not leak. POWER PLUG If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the INLET HOLE FOR manufacturer...
Use nylon nets for long, DELICATES items. For laundry with long strings or long length, a net will prevent tangling during washing. Fasten zippers, hook, and strings to make sure that these items don't snag on other clothes. Nylon net is not supplied by LG.
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Using Water Amount of WATER LEVEL This machine detects the quantity of laundry automatically, then sets the WATER LEVEL. When you select a wash program, the WATER LEVEL will be shown on the control panel. The following table shows the amount of water. When the WATER LEVEL is automatically detected, it may differ depending on the quantity of laundry even though the same WATER LEVEL is indicated on the control panel.
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Using the Liquid Bleach Dispenser The bleach dispenser automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid chlorine bleach at the proper time in the wash cycle. 1. Check clothing care labels for special instructions. 2. Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.
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Adding Detergent Add measured detergent to the detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Detergent is flushed through the dispenser at the beginning of the wash phase. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used. Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load.
WARNING Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
3-3. FUNCTION OF EACH BUTTON. WFT15D81HP / WF-T15D81EP / WF-T13D80EP Delay Start (Reservation) POWER BUTTON BUTTON • Use to turn the power on or off. • Push again and power goes on or off • Use to set a delayed finishing time. •...
WATER LEVEL BEEPER BUTTON START/ PAUSE BUTTON BUTTON This button allows you to adjust the volume Use to start or pause the washing Use to select the of the Beeper. process. proper amount of Beeper selection light up in sequence as Repeats start and pause by pushing water in relation to the follows: Low...
3-4. WASHING PROGRAMS. Washing the Detergent Programs laundry Fuzzy Wash (Normal Wash) The detergent Used for normal loads, this mode should be used automatically selects the most according to the appropriate conditions and instrucion of the completes the sequence in one detergent operation.
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If water is already in the tub, or putting wet laundry The pulsator rotates for When the wash Water will be suplied into the tub before starting will increase the 8 seconds to detect the program endsm the for 2 minutes after the WATER LEVEL.
3-5. OTHER FUNCTIONS 1) Hand Wash After the prewash of 10~15 minutes and draining, the washer will run to the normal wash cycle. Press the POWER button to turn power on. Press the PROGRAM button to select Hand Wash program. Add the laundry into the washing tub.
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2) Delicates Wash Use this program to wash items requring a GENTLE WASH action. This would inciude blouses, nylons and dress shirts with light solied. Press the POWER button to turn power on. Press the PROGRAM button to select Delicates program Press the START/PAUSE button.
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3) Wash Only, Rinse / Spin, Spin Only When you only need the Wash, Rinse/Spin or Spin cycles, these can be set manually. Press the POWER button to turn power on. Press the PROGRAM button for desired option. Wash Only, Rinse / Spin, Spin Only When you want to only drain, wait until the water in the washing tub drains complettly and then turn off the power Press the WATER LEVEL button.
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4) Soak Wash Use this mode to wash normal clothes or thick and heavy clothes which are excessively dirty. Soak mode can be used with Fuzzy, Hand Wash, Heavy, Eco Save, Wash Only, Quick Wash : WFT11D80(1)EP / WF-T1477TP / WF-T1478TP/ WFT15D81EP Fuzzy, Hand Wash, Eco Save, Quick Wash : WFT10D80(1)EP / WF-T1277TP / WF-T1377TP Press the POWER button to turn power on.
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4) Delay Start (Reservation) Wash Delay Start (Rreservation) Wash is used to delay the finishing time of the operation. The hours to be delayed can be set by the user accordingly. The time on the display is the finishing time, not the start time. Press the POWER button to turn power on.
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6) Spin Hold Wash This Program gives gentle spin instead of normal spin. Press the POWER button to turn power on. Press the PROGRAM button to select the washing program. Press the Spin Hold button to select gentle spin instead of normal spin. Add the laundry and press the START/PAUSE button.
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7) Custom Program Custom Program allows you to store a customized wash cycle for future use. Press the POWER button to turn power on. Press the PROGRAM button to select PROGRAM. WFT11D80(1)EP / WF-T1477TP / WFT10D80(1)EP / WF-T1277TP / WF-T1377TP WF-T1478TP / WFT15D81EP Select desired Options.
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8) Other Useful Functions Child Lock Function If you want to lock all the keys to prevent settings from being changed by a child, you can use the child lock option. How to Lock Press the POWER button Turn Power on. Press the START/PAUSE button to start washing.
3-6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE When there is a fear of freezing Close the water taps and remove the Water Supply Hose. Remove the water which remains in the water supply. Lower the drain hose and drain the water in the bowl and the drain hose by spinning. If Frozen Remove the water supply hose, and immerse it in HOT water at approx.
4-3. PROGRAM TIME CHART A) Series WFT15D81HP / WF-T15D81EP / WF-T13D80EP...
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Wash RINSE Spin Prewash Wash RINSE-1 RINSE-2 Water level Exlarge Eco- Large-Ex-Large Save Large Medium-Large Medium Small-Medium Small Tiny-Small Tiny Exlarge Wash Large-Ex-Large only Large Medium-Large Medium Small-Medium Small Tiny-Small Tiny Exlarge Quick- Large-Ex-Large wash Large Medium-Large Medium Small-Medium Small Tiny-Small Tiny Exlarge...
4-4. ADJUSTMENT 1) Brake lever adjustment Shown as in the figure, untighten the adjustment screw to keep clearance less than 1.9 0.1mm between the tip and the brake lever. And turn on the lock nut then paint it red. CAUTION Painting part is adjusted in factory, it does not need adjusting.
4-5. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCION Be sure to unplug the power to repair and replace electric parts. CAUTION FOR ELECTROSATICS Be sure to make earth connection for trouble diagnosis and parts replacement. If impossible, touch earth wire on the body to remove electric deviation between the body and product before work.
2) Disassembly of Power Cord, Inlet Inlet Valve Valve ASM, D.T Housing ASM and Pressure Switch. Disassemble back panel. Disconnect three connectors ans disassemble the power cord. Remove two pipe fixing screws and three inlet valve screws. Disconnect the leads from the inlet valve. Separate the pipe and the connector hose from the inlet valve.
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Tub cover Inner tub Hub fixing nut 4) Disassembly of Back cover, Drain Pump, Clutch(Transmission) & Motor Remove back cover fixing screws then disassemble the back cover. Disconnect the leads and the drain hose-p from the drain pump. Remove the pump fixing screws and the connector hose disassemble the drain pump.
4-6. TEST RUNNING WITHOUT WATER • To use the CHECK PROGRAM (QC TEST MODE), press WATER LEVEL, WATER TEMP. and POWER button ON without depositing any laundry. • In QC TEST MODE all LEDs are on and press START(PAUSE) button to check over the following items. CHECK METHOD DISPLAY CHECK ITEM...
4-7. TROUBLE SHOOTING AGAINST COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Many washing problems involve poor soil & stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these instructions. WASHING PROBLEMS Problems Possible Causes Solutions& Preventive Measures Poor soil Not enough Detergent Use correct amount of Detergent for load size, amount of soil and removal...
4-8. TROUBLE SHOOTING METHODS ACCORIDNG TO ERROR MESSAGE For more detailed information for trouble shooting refer to page 44 to 53. ERROR DECISION CAUSE FOR ERROR ERROR REMEDY BASIS OCCURRENCE WATER WATER LEVEL Water faucet is closed? Open water faucet. SUPPLY &...
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ERROR DECISION CAUSE FOR ERROR ERROR REMEDY BASIS OCCURRENCE DOOR LID is opened in Lid is opened during Closed the lid. OPEN the course of intermittent spin or normal intermittent spin, spin? normal spin or Lid is opened while Closed the lid. processing processing reservation? reservation.
4-9. HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR BY SYMPTOM 1) Washer is not energized. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Household Power supply Poor Defect of the electrical Change the electrical. 1.
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2) Defects on displaying funcion How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Main voltage Less than 85% of the Low voltage To explain that it is 1. Measure mains voltage at the wall outlet rating caused by low voltage in electric supply and...
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3) Reset During operation How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Drain Motor Reset happens after Defect of the drain motor Change the drain motor 1. Operate washer setting spin only, then the drain motor (A noise generated when press the START/PAUSE button when...
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4) Water doesn’t come into the wash tub. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Ball Pressure Sensor PE Error displayed. Connector is taken off, or Reconnect the connector or (Pressure Switch) lead or coil is open.
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6) Pulsator doesn’t rotate normally. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Pulsator rotates al one direction 1. The Pulsator rotates normally at the Clockwise rotation Unusual operation. Turn the power off and on beginning of wash cycle, but is it not locked.
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6) Pulsator doesn’t rotate normally. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check 4. Pulsator weakly rotates. 1) Check voltage at the power outlet where Less than 85% of Lower voltage. Explain the causes and a rating.
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8) Water drains thought it is not the time of drain. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check PV Case 1. If water drains though the drain motor is Blocked. Remove the objects in the PV asm.
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10) Spin extraction is not proceeded. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Result of Check Possible Cause Motor 2) If there is no motor-working sound; Less than 26.3 kHz Defect of the Ball Change the Ball Pressure Check frequency of the Ball Pressure Sensor (Pressure Switch), under no Pressure Sensor...
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12) Spin basket doesn’t reach to full speed(normal rpm) How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Result of Check Possible Cause Main voltage Less than 85% of Tool low voltage Explain the cause and 1. Check voltage at the power outlet where the washer is plugged into.
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13) Vibration, Noise or Unbalance Error happens during spin. How to repair & settle Where, what & how to check? Possible Cause Result of Check Safety Switch 1. Check whether the lever of the safety The lever is bented Defect of the safety switch Change the safety switch.