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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
OWNER’S MANUAL
WASHING MACHINE
Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This will simplify
installation and ensure that the washer is installed correctly and safely.
Leave these instructions near the washer after installation for future reference.
WM2250C*
P/No.: MFL67360427 www.lg.com
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PRODUCT FEATURES 2 PRODUCT FEATURES INVERTER DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR The inverter motor, which is directly connected to the tub, minimizes energy loss and produces little noise and vibration. SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ Should you experience any technical difficulty with your washing machine, it has the capability of transmitting data by phone to the Customer Information Center. The call center agent records the data transmitted from your machine and uses it to analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective
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ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING 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, injury to persons, or death. Your Safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING 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, injury to persons, or death. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • Before use, the washe
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ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING 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, injury to persons, or death. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following. • •
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING 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, injury to persons, or death. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE, CLEANING, AND DISPOSAL WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the fo
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ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 25 Cycle setting buttons 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 25 Setting options before cycle 25 - Setting the water temperature, WASH TEMP. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 25 - Setting spin speed, SPIN SPEED 25 - Setting soil level of laundry, SOIL LEVEL 4 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 26 - Prewashing, PRE-WASH 4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 26 - Rinse, drain and spin only, RINSE + SPIN 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 26 - Adding extra rinse cycle, EXTRA RINSE
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INTRODUCING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 8 INTRODUCING YOUR w ASHING MACHINE Parts and Accessories Parts Detergent dispenser drawer (See page 20) Water inlets Control panel (See page 9) Door Shipping Power cord Door bolts seal Magnet Door Tub Drain hose Plunger (See page 2) Leveling feet Drain pump filter cover Drain pump filter Drain hose Accessories Includde Accessories Otp IOlan Accessories Caps for covering Hot/cold water hoses Non-skid pads shipping bolt holes Pedestal Stacking kit 14" Ped
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ENGLISH INTRODUCING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 9 Control panel features Cycle selector Operation Display Power Start/ Water Spin Soil Button Pause Temperature Speed Level Button Selection Selection Selection Button Button Button Operation Button Description Turns the washing machine on and off. y (During the wash cycle) stops operation, and cancels the settings. y y BULKY/LARGE - For blankets or large bulky items (See page 24) y PERM. PRESS - For wrinkle-free fabrics (See page 24) COTT
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INTRODUCING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 10 Operation (continued) Button Description y (Press before wash cycle) Pre-wash heavily soiled laundry (See page. 26). y (Press and hold during wash cycle) Lock/Unlock the button (See page. 27). y RINSE + SPIN - For items that only require rinsing and spinning (See page 26). y (Press before wash cycle) Add extra rinse cycle to the selected one (See page. 26). y (Press before wash cycle) Add water during wash and rinse cycle (See page. 26). y (Press and hold)
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ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview installation order Checking and choosing the Unpacking and removing Connecting the water line proper location shipping bolts Connecting the drain line Leveling the washing Plugging in the power cord machine and grounding Test run WARNING y Washer is heavy! Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. y Store and install the washer where it wil
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Checking and choosing the proper NOTE location The floor must be strong and rigid enough to support y the weight of the washer, when fully loaded, without Install the washing machine on a solid floor that is strong and flexing or bouncing. If your floor has too much flex, rigid enough to support the weight of the washing machine, you may need to reinforce it to make it more rigid. even when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. If the A floor that is a
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ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 Remove the bottom two shipping bolts with the wrench 1 Unpacking and removing shipping bolts (included) to fully loosen all four shipping bolts by turning them counterclockwise and then pulling them out. When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to remove the foam drum support in the middle of the carton Retainer base. Shipping If you must lay the washer down to remove the base bolt packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 14 Connect the hoses to the water inlets tightly by hand and 4 Connecting the water lines then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. - Connect the blue hose to the cold water inlet and the Check the rubber seals on both sides of the hose. 1 red hose to the hot water inlet. - Insert a rubber seal into the threaded fittings on each hose to prevent leaking. Hot water Rubber seal Cold inlet Rubber seal water inlet Water hose WARNING (To faucet) y Do not overtig
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ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15 Using a laundry tub Connecting the drain line Clip the end of the hose into the elbow bracket. 1 Secure the drain hose in place to prevent moving and leaking. - Connect the elbow bracket within 4 inches (10 cm) from the end of the drain hose. If the drain hose is extended NOTE more than 4 inches (10 cm) beyond the end of the y The drain hose should be properly secured. Failure to elbow bracket, mold, or microorganisms could spread to properly secure
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 16 Check the washing machine’s level again. 4 Leveling the washing machine - Push or rock the top edges of the washing machine The washer tub of your new washing machine spins at very gently to make sure that the washing machine does not high speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted rock. movement, the floor must be perfectly level and solid. - If the washing machine rocks, repeat steps 1 to 3. Check the washing machine’s level. 1 - Check the precise
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ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 Plugging in the power cord and Test run grounding Check if the washing machine is properly installed and run a test cycle. Make sure to ground the washing machine to prevent a short circuit or an electric shock when plugging in. Load the washing machine with 6 pounds of laundry. 1 Using a 3-prong outlet Press 2 A Plug in the electrical outlet without additional grounding. Press . 3 Press . 4 C - The wash cycle starts. 5 Check if water is supplied,
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PREPARATION 18 PREPARATION Sorting wash loads Precautions for fabric care before wash cycle Read and observe the following to prevent shrinkage or damage to clothes. Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Brush heavy soil, dust, or hair off fabrics before washing. u u -Items such as clips, matches, pens, coins, and keys can - Laundry may not wash clean if there is dirt or sand on damage both your washer and your clothes. the fabrics, or they may damage due to particles rubbing
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ENGLISH PREPARATION 19 Fabric care labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels that include instructions for proper care. Category Label Directions Hand Wash Machine Wash, Normal Cycle Use Permanent Press/Wrinkle Resistant washing machine setting (which has a cool down or cold spray before the reduced spin) Use Gentle/Delicate washing Washing machine setting (slow agitation and/ or reduced wash time). Do Not Wash Do Not Wring Hot Water Temperature Warm Cold/Cool An
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PREPARATION 20 Loading the dispenser Using detergent/fabric softener The detergent dispenser drawer of the washing machine has Recommended detergent a dispenser compartment for each detergent type. Add the appropriate detergents into its respective compartments. Make sure to use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent for front- loading washing machines. HE detergents dissolve more Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer. 1 efficiently and produce fewer suds to ensure efficient washing and rinsing.
