Troubleshooting guide – LG WM1812CW User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

This washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and diagnose problems at an

early stage and react appropriately. When the machine does not function properly or does not function at all,
check the following points before you call the Service Department.

Rattling and clanking noise

Thumping sound

Vibrating noise

Water leaks

Excessive suds

Water does not enter
washer or it enters slowly

Water in the washer does
not drain or drains slowly

• Foreign objects such as coins

or safety pins may be in drum
or pump.

• Heavy wash loads may

produce a thumping sound.
This is normal.

• Have all the transit bolts and

packing been removed?

• Wash load may be unevenly

distributed in the drum.

• Are all the feet resting firmly

on the ground?

• Fill hose connection is loose at

tap or washer.

• House drain pipes are

clogged.

• Too much detergent or

unsuitable detergent.

• Water supply is not adequate

in area.

• Water supply tap is not

completely open.

• Water inlet hose is bent.

• The filter of the inlet hose

clogged.

• Drain hose is bent or clogged.

• The drain filter is clogged.

Stop washer and check drum and drain
filter.
If noise continues after washer is restarted,
call for service.

If sound continues, washer is probably out
of balance. Stop and redistribute wash
load.

See Installation Instructions for removing
shipping bolts.
Stop washer and rearrange wash load.

Adjust the leveling feet.
Make sure all four feet are in firm contact
with the floor, while the washer is in the
spin cycle with load.

Check and tighten hose connections.

Unclog drain pipe. Contact plumber if
necessary.

Reduce detergent amount or use low
sudsing detergent.

Check another tap in the house.

Fully open tap.

Straighten hose.

Check the filter of the inlet hose.

Clean and straighten the drain hose.

Clean the drain filter.

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

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