LG WM2501H WM2501HVA WM2501HWA Service Manual & Repair Guide

100 WASHING MACHINE SERVICE MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS CORRECTLY BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT. MODEL: WM2501H*A CAUTION Website: http: //www.LGEservice.com E-mail: http: //www.LGEservice.com/techsup.html !

101 July. 2009 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No.: MFL30599142

2 CONTENTS 1. SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................3 2. FEATURES AND TECHNICAL EXPLANATION ................................................................. 4 3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................... 7 4. INSTALLATION AND TEST ................................................................................................ 8 5. OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 11 5-1. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES ................................................................................. 11 5-2. CYCLE GUIDE ........................................................................................................... 13 5-3. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................. 14 5-4. EXPLANATION OF EACH PROCESS ....................................................................... 15 6. WIRING DIAGRAM/PROGRAM CHART .......................................................................... 17 7. TEST MODE ..................................................................................................................... 19 7-1. SAFETY CAUTION .................................................................................................... 19 7-2. LOAD TEST MODE ................................................................................................... 19 7-3. HOW TO CHECK THE WATER LEVEL FREQUENCY ............................................. 19 8. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................... 20 8-1. SAFETY CAUTION .................................................................................................... 20 8-2. ERROR MODE SUMMARY ...................................................................................... 20 8-3. TROUBLESHOOTING SUMMARY ......................................................................... 22 8-4. TROUBLESHOOTING WITH ERROR ....................................................................... 23 8-5. TROUBLESHOOTING ELSE ..................................................................................... 30 9. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION ........................................................................ 35 9-1. FILTER ASSEMBLY (LINE FILTER) .......................................................................... 35 9-2. DOOR LOOK SWITCH ASSEMBLY .......................................................................... 36 9-3. STATOR ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................. 38 9-4. PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................41 9-5. INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................... 42 9-6. HEATER ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................. 43 9-7. THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................... 44 9-8. STEAM GENERATOR ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 46 9-9. LA 10. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................... 49 11.EXPLODED VIEW ............................................................................................................ 60 11-1. CABINET AND CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY ...................................................... 60 11-2. DRUM AND TUB ASSEMBLY .................................................................................. 61 11-3. DISPENSER ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................ 62

3 1. SPECIFICATIONS ITEM WM2501H*A COLOR W:BLUE WHITE, V:STAINLESS SILVER, R:CANDY APPLE RED POWER SUPPLY AC 120 V, 60 Hz PRODUCT WEIGHT 192 lbs (87kg) WASHING 280 W DRAIN MOTOR 80 W WASH HEATER 1000 W WASH 46 rpm SPIN 0-1200 rpm CYCLES 9 WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURES 5 SPIN SPEEDS 5 OPTIONS Prewash, Rinse+Spin, Extra Rinse, Water Plus, Stain Cycle WATER CIRCULATION Incorporated OPERATIONAL WATER PRESSURE 14.5-116 psi (100-800 kPa) CONTROL TYPE Electronic WASH CAPACITY [cu.ft] 3.63 (4.2 IEC) DIMENSIONS 27” (W) X 29 3 / 4 ” (D) X 38 11 / 16 ” (H), 50 13 / 16 ” (D, door open) DELAY WASH up to 19 hours DOOR SWITCH TYPE PTC + Solenoid WATER LEVEL 10 steps (by sensor) LAUNDRY LOAD SENSING Incorporated ERROR DIAGNOSIS Incorporated AUTO POWER OFF Incorporated CHILD LOCK Incorporated RLM ENABLE _ STEAM Incorporated ELECTRIC POWER CONSUMTION REVOLUTION SPEED

4 2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION 2-1. FEATURES ■ Ultra Capacity The Larger drum enables not just higher head drop and stronger centrifugal force, but also less tangling and wrinkling of the laundry. Heavier loads, such as king size comforters, blankets, and curtains, can be washed. ■ Direct Drive System The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without belt and pulley. ■ Tilted Drum and Extra Large Door Opening Tilted drum and extra large opening make it possible to load and unload clothing more easily. ■ RollerJets Washing ball enhances the wash performance and reduces damage to the clothing. The jets spray and help tumble clothes to enhance washing performance while maintaining fabric care. ■ Automatic Wash Load Detection Automatically detects the load and optimizes the washing time. ■ Built-in Heater Internal heater helps to maintain water temperature at its optimum level for selected cycles. ■ Child Lock The Child lock prevents children from pressing any button to change the settings during operation. 淡Ъ肢艇? 情捷? 淡Ъ肢艇? 情捷? ■ Steam Washing and SteamFresh TM Steam Washing features upgraded washing performance with low energy and water consumption. SteamFresh cycle removes TM wrinkles from dry clothes.

5 2-2. NEURO FUZZY 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. 2-3. WATER LEVEL CONTROL ● This model incorporates a pressure sensor which can sense the water level in the tub. ● The water supply is stopped when the water level reaches the preset level, the washing program then proceeds. ● Spinning does not proceed until the water in the tub drains to a certain level. 2-4. DOOR CONTROL ● The door can be opened by pulling the door handle whenever washer is not in operation. ● When the cycle is completed, the DOOR LOCKED light will turn off. ● If a power failure has occurred while in operation, the door will unlock after 5 minutes. ● Clicking sounds can be heard when the door is locked/unlocked. NEURO- FUZZY load size selected washing temperature water temperature washing time rinsing time spin rhythm, time the best washing performance SENSING PROCESSING DETERMINATION EFFECT

6 2-5. THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED While program is operating. When a power failed and power plug is taken out in operation. While Door Lock lights turn on. While the motor is in the process of intertial rotating, through the operation is paused. 2-6. DOOR LOCKED LAMP LIGHTS When the frequency of water level is lower than 22.9 kHz (It can be canceled when the frequency is more than 23.8 kHz) When the temperature inside the tub is higher than 45℃ and water level is not 25.5 kHz (It can be canceled when the water level is 25.5 kHz or the temperature inside the tub is lower than 40℃) 2-7. CHILD LOCK Use this option to prevent unwanted use of the washer. Press and hold PRE WASH button for 3 seconds to lock/unlock control. When child lock is set, CHILD LOCK lights and all buttons are disabled except the Power button. Y ou can lock the controls of the wash while washing. 2-8. WATER CIRCULATION When washing and rinsing function of shower at the upper part of Gasket. When washing, it continuously operates for 3 minutes and intermittently. When rinsing, it continuously operates after completion of water supply. 2-9. STEAM For tough stained clothes, sick room linens or baby clothes. Steam Wash is available with Sanitary, Bulk/Large, Perm. Press, Cotton/Normal cycles. This option features upgraded washing performance with low energy and water consumption Do not load delicates such as wool, silk, and easily discolored clothes. 2-10. DRUM LIGHT The Drum Light comes on when the Power button is pressed. It goes off when the door is closed and the washer starts operation. The Drum Light remains off when the door is locked. The Drum Light can be turned on while the washer is in operation by pressing the Rinse+Spin button for 3 seconds. The light will turn off automatically 4 minutes later. The Drum Light comes on when the washing cycle is finished and goes off 4 minutes later.

7 3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Drum Light Door Seal ACCESSORIES Wrench Tie strap (Option) to secure drain hose to standpipe, inlet hose, or laundry tub Hot/Cold (1 each) Hose Non-skid pads Caps(4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Elbow Bracket (for securing drain hose)

4. INSTALLATION & TEST Before servicing, ask the customer what the trouble is. Check the setup (power supply is 120V, remove the transit bolts, level the washer...) 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. STANDARD INSTALLATION The appliance should be installed as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 REMOVE THE SHIPPING BOLTS • Remove the 4 shipping bolts with the supplied wrench. Do first lower side to remove easily. • Turn the leveling feet to adjust the appliance. • Turn clockwise to raise; counterclockwise to lower. • Keep the shipping bolts and spanner for future use. • Insert the 4 caps (provided) into the hole. ADJUST THE LEVELING INSTALL THE APPLIANCE ON A FLAT AND FIRM SURFACE 8

9 ■ HOW TO CONNECT THE INLET HOSE  Verify that the rubber washer is inside of the valve connector.  Tighten the inlet hose securely to prevent leaks. ■ CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE ■ CONNECT POWER PLUG ※ The end of the drain hose should be placed less than 96 ” from the floor. · Connect the power plug to the wall outlet. · Avoid connecting several electric devices, as doing so may cause a fire. · Make sure that the hose is not twisted. · Avoid submerging the end of the hose.

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