User Manual LG WT7005CW 4.3 cu. ft. Ultra Large Capacity Top Load Washer with 4-Way™ Agitator & TurboDrum™ Technology

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Table of contents

• PRODUCT OVERVIEW
• PRODUCT OVERVIEW
• INSTALLATION
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• TROUBLESHOOTING

OWNER'S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Features

The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes.

NOTE: For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction, property damage or bodily injury caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components, parts, or non-LG products.

Front View

1. Lid
2. Control Panel
3. Detergent Dispenser Drawer
4. Liquid Bleach Compartment
5. Tub
6. Leveling Feet

Rear View

1. Water Inlets
2. Power Cord
3. Drain Hose

Product Specifications

INSTALLATION

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Features

The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes.

NOTE: For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction, property damage or bodily injury caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components, parts, or non-LG products.

Front View

1. Lid
2. Control Panel
3. Detergent Dispenser Drawer
4. Liquid Bleach Compartment
5. Tub
6. Leveling Feet

Rear View

1. Water Inlets
2. Power Cord
3. Drain Hose

Product Specifications

The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements.

INSTALLATION

Before Installing

• Moving or installation of the appliance requires two or more people. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury.
• Store and install the appliance where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning can cause product or part failure, serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Properly ground the washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the appliance in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• To ensure proper airflow, do not block the large opening on the bottom of the washer with carpeting or other materials.
• Do not remove the ground prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing. Service personnel - Do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: pump, motor, noise filter cover, and heater (on applicable models).

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this washer or transporting it to another location.

1. Choosing the Proper Location
2. Unpacking and Removing Shipping Material
3. Connecting the Water Inlet Hoses
4. Connecting the Drain Hose
5. Leveling the Washer
6. Connecting to the Power Supply
7. Final Installation Check

Choosing the Proper Location

How to Connect the Water Inlet Hoses

1. Check the fittings and seals. Inspect the threaded fitting on each hose and make sure there is a rubber seal 1 in place in both ends of each hose to prevent leaking.

2. Connect the water supply hoses.

• Connect the water inlet hoses to the hot and cold water faucets tightly by hand and then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers
• Connect the blue hose to the cold water faucet and the red hose to the hot water faucet

3. After the hoses are connected, turn on the water faucets and flush out any foreign substances such as dirt, sand, or sawdust. Let the water drain into a bucket, and check the water temperature to make sure you’ve connected the hoses to the correct faucets.

4. Attach the inlet hoses to the back of the washer.

• Attach the hot water inlet hose to the hot water inlet on the back of the washer. Attach the cold water inlet hose to the cold water inlet on the back of the washer.
• Tighten the fittings securely. Turn on both faucets all the way and check for leaks at both ends of the hoses.

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Installation Check Error Codes

Error Code

• Fully open the water faucet.
• Straighten out any kinks in the inlet hoses and make sure the hoses are not pinched against the wall or under the washer

Error Code

• Straighten out any kinks in the drain hose and make sure the hose is not pinched against the wall or under the washer.
• Remove and flush out the drain hose to remove clogs.
• Adjust or repair the drain. Maximum drain height is 96 inches.

OPERATION

Operation Overview

1. Sort laundry and load the washer. • Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, color and load size, as needed. Open the lid and load items into the washer. • If using single-use detergent packs, or gel or tablet detergents, place them in the tub before loading the laundry.
2. Add cleaning products. • Add the proper amount of HE (HighEfficiency) detergent to the detergent dispenser. • If desired, add bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate dispensers. • Do not place liquid or powdered detergent packs, or gel or tablet detergents in the dispenser.
3. Turn on the washer. • Press the Power button to turn on the washer. • The lights above the cycle buttons will illuminate and a chime will sound.
4. Select a cycle. • Turn the cycle selector knob or press the cycle buttons repeatedly until the desired cycle is selected. • The preset wash temperature, spin speed, soil level and option settings for the selected cycle are shown. • The Normal cycle must be selected in order to change its default settings. • Pressing the Start/Pause button without selecting a cycle immediately starts the Normal cycle with the default settings.
5. Adjust settings. • Default settings for the selected cycle can be changed, if desired, using the cycle modifier and option buttons. • Not all modifiers and options are available on all cycles. A different chime sounds and the LED does not light up if the selection is not allowed.
6. Begin cycle. • Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. The lid locks, and the washer agitates briefly without water to measure the weight of the load. • If the Start/Pause button is not pressed within a certain time, the washer shuts off and all settings are lost.
7. If necessary, add additional items to the tub while the Add Garment light is on. • This light turns on at the beginning of the wash cycle to indicate when it is safe to add items to the tub. • Press the Start/Pause button to pause the cycle and add items to the tub. Press the Start/Pause button to resume the cycle. • Adding items after the Add Garment light turns off may result in poor wash performance.
8. End of cycle. • When the cycle is finished, a melody sounds. Immediately remove the clothing from the washer to reduce wrinkling. • If the washer includes lint filters, remember to check lint filters after every 2 to 3 loads.

Sorting Laundry

CAUTION

• The washer can be fully loaded, but the tub should not be tightly packed with items. The lid of the washer should close easily.
• Use the Bedding cycle for buoyant or nonabsorbent items such as pillows or comforters. Failure to follow this caution can result in leakage.
• Clothing or articles that are waterproof or water resistant must be washed in the Waterproof cycle only. (Examples include water resistant clothing, mattress covers, outdoor clothes, and plastic mats.) Using another cycle may result in personal injury or damage to the washer, clothes, walls, floor, and surrounding objects due to abnormal vibration.

Grouping Similar Items

For the best washing results, and to reduce the possibility of damage to clothing, sort clothing into loads made up of similar items. Mixing different fabric types and/or soil levels can result in poor wash performance, color transfer, discoloration, fabric damage or linting. Fabrics should be sorted into groups as described below.

Colors Sort articles by color. Wash dark clothes separately from light colors or whites. Mixing dark clothes with light clothes can result in dye transfer or discoloration of the lighter clothes.

Soil Level Wash heavily soiled clothing together. Washing lightly soiled clothing in the same load with heavily soiled clothing could result in poor wash performance for the lightly soiled clothing. Fabric Type Delicate articles should not be mixed with heavy or sturdy fabric types. Washing heavy fabrics with delicates can result in poor wash performance for the heavy fabrics and possible damage to the delicates.

Lint Type Some fabrics attract and bind lint to them while others give off lint in the laundry process. Avoid mixing these lint collectors and lint producers in the same load. Mixing these fabrics will result in pilling and linting on the lint collectors. (For example, lint collector - knit sweater; lint producer - terry cloth towels.)

Loading the Washer

General Tips

• Check and empty pockets. Paper clips, coins, matches, etc. can damage clothing and the washer.
• Close zippers and hooks, and tie drawstrings to prevent snagging or tangling of clothes.
• Pretreat heavily stained areas for best results.
• Brush off heavy soil, dust, and hair from items before washing. Excess dirt or sand can abrade other fabrics and lead to poor wash performance.
• Combine large and small items in the tub. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half of total load.
• For best results, load dry items only. If washing very wet items, wring out excess water before loading, or run a Spin Only cycle to extract excess water before adding detergent and starting the desired cycle.
• The washer can be fully loaded, but the tub should not be tightly packed with items. The lid of the washer must close easily.

• The washer will not fill or operate with the lid open.
• Do not overload the tub. Clothes should fit loosely in the tub under the maximum fill line (1). Loading clothes over the fill line may result in damage to clothing and the washer.
  • Do not press down on items while stacking them in the tub.
  • Load clothes loosely, and do not overfill the tub. Clothes need room to circulate in order to get clean.

Bulky Items

• Do not wash entire pillows or cushions. Remove pillow or cushion inserts and wash the covers only.
• Use the Bedding cycle for large or bulky items such as poly-filled jackets, comforters, pillows, etc. These items may not be as absorbent as other laundry items and should be sorted into a separate wash load for best performance.
• Bulky items should be placed as far down in the tub as possible for best performance. Always place buoyant items at the bottom of the tub. The washer will automatically detect the load size. Because of the high efficiency wash system, the water level may not completely cover the load.

Small Items

• Do not wash a single small item. Add enough similar items to the load to prevent an out-ofbalance load.
• Wash small, light items in a mesh bag. Small items can get caught in the impeller at the bottom of the tub, and brassiere hooks can damage other items or the tub.

MAINTENANCE

Regular Cleaning

Care after Wash

After the cycle is finished, wipe the lid and the inside of the lid seal to remove any moisture.

• Wipe the body of the washer with a dry cloth to remove any moisture.
• Leave the lid open to dry the tub interior.

NOTE: Make sure children and pets do not climb into the tub. Engage the Control Lock feature if needed to prevent children from accidentally starting a wash cycle.

Cleaning the Exterior

Proper care of your washer can extend its life.

Lid:

• Wash with a damp cloth on the outside and inside and then dry with a soft cloth.

Exterior:

• Immediately wipe off any spills.
• Wipe with a damp cloth.
• Do not touch the surface or the display with sharp objects.

Periodic Maintenance

• Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washer lid opening and lid glass.
• Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle is complete. Leaving damp items in the washer can cause wrinkling, color transfer, and odor.
• Run the Tub Clean cycle once a month, or more often if needed, to remove detergent buildup and other residue.

Cleaning the Tub

Over time, residue may build up in the tub, leading to mildew or a musty odor. Run the Tub Clean cycle monthly to remove residue and prevent odor.

1. Remove any clothing from the tub.

2. Adding cleaning agents.

• For other tub cleaning products, follow the cleaner manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
• Do not exceed the maximum fill line when adding bleach or powdered cleaners. Powdered cleaners may remain in the tub after cleaning.

3. Close the lid and press the Power button to turn on the washer.

4. Turn the knob or press the cycle buttons to select the Tub Clean cycle then press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle.

5. After the cycle ends, open the lid and allow the tub interior to dry completely.

Removing Mineral Buildup

In areas with hard water, mineral scale can form on internal components of the washer. Periodically clean the mineral buildup on the internal components to extend the lifespan of the washer. Use of a water softener is recommended in areas with hard water.

• Use a descaler to remove visible mineral buildup on the washer tub.
• After descaling, always run the Tub Clean cycle before washing clothing.
• Mineral scale and other spots may be removed from the stainless steel tub using a soft cloth soaked in stainless steel cleaner.
• Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners

Leaving the Lid Open

After you finish using the washer, leave the lid open overnight to allow air to circulate and dry the tub. This helps prevent odors.

Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer

Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Remove the drawer and inserts and check for buildup once or twice a month.

1. Turn off the washer, and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the drawer by pulling it straight out until it stops. Lift the front of the drawer upwards and pull it completely out.

3. Remove the inserts from the two compartments.

4. Clean the inserts and drawer with warm water.

• Use a soft cloth or brush to clean and remove any residue.
• Do not use soap when cleaning the drawer and inserts.

5. Wipe off any moisture with a dry towel or cloth after cleaning.

6. To clean the drawer opening, use a small, non-metal brush to clean the recess. Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess.

7. Return the inserts to the proper compartments and replace the drawer.

• Set the drawer into the opening at an angle, then lower it and slide it into place.

Cleaning the Bleach Dispenser

Bleach may build up on the bleach dispenser cover. Check for buildup and clean the cover once or twice a month.

Automatic Bleach Dispenser Remove the cover from the bleach dispenser. Clean the cover and the opening with warm water.

Immediate Bleach Dispenser The cover cannot be separated from the dispenser. Clean the cover using a brush and warm water.

Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters

If the washer does not fill properly, an error message will appear on the display. The inlet valve filter screens could be clogged by hard water scale, sediment in the water supply, or other debris.

1. Turn off the washer, and unplug the power cord.

2. Turn off hot and cold water faucets.

3. Unscrew the hot and cold water hoses from the back of the washer.

4. Remove the filters from the water valves carefully.

• Use pliers to pull out the filters from the water valves.

5. Remove foreign objects and soak the filters in white vinegar or a lime scale remover.

• If using a lime scale remover, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Be careful not to damage the filters while cleaning them.

6. Rinse filters thoroughly and press them back into place.

7. Flush then reattach the water hoses.

• Before reattaching the water inlet hoses, flush them by running several gallons of water through them into a bucket or drain, preferably with the faucets wide open for maximum flow.

Care in Cold Climates

Storing the Washer

If the washer will not be used for an extended period of time and is in an area that could be exposed to freezing temperatures,follow these steps to protect the washer from damage.

1. Turn off the washer, and unplug the power cord.

2. Turn off the water faucets.

3. Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses.

4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

5. Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the empty tub and close the lid.

• Never use automotive antifreeze.

Turn on the washer and select the Spin cycle.

7. Press the Start/Pause button to start the drain pump for 1 minute.

• This will expel some of the antifreeze, leaving enough to protect the washer from damage.

8. Turn off the washer and unplug the power cord.

9. Dry the tub interior with a soft cloth, and close the lid.

10. Store the washer in an upright position.

11. Remove the inserts from the dispenser. Drain any water in the compartments and let them dry.

12. To remove the antifreeze from the washer after storage, run a Speed Wash cycle using detergent.

• Do not add laundry to this cycle.

When the Water Inlet Hoses are Frozen

1. Turn off the washer, and unplug the power cord.
2. Turn off the faucets connected to the water inlet hoses.
3. Pour hot water on the frozen faucets to thaw the water inlet hoses and remove the water inlet hoses.
4. Immerse the water inlet hoses in hot water to thaw them.
5. Reconnect the water inlet hoses to the water inlets of the washer and to the faucets. See Connecting the Water Inlet Hoses for details.
6. Turn on the faucets.
7. Press the Power button to turn on the washer.
8. Press and hold the Spin button for 3 seconds to operate Spin Only cycle for draining and spinning.
9. Press the Start/Pause button and check that the water fills properly

When the Drain Hose is Frozen

1. Pour hot water in the washer tub and close the lid.
2. Wait for 1 - 2 hours. 3 Press the Power button to turn on the washer.
3. Press and hold the Spin button for 3 seconds to operate Spin Only cycle for draining and spinning.
4. Press the Start/Pause button to make sure the water drains.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Messages

Noise

Operation

Performance