Specifications – LG WM8500HWA User Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Wrinkling
y Did you remove the load immediately after it
finished?
y Did you overload the tub?
y Did you reverse the hot and cold water inlets?
y Remove the load immediately after it finishes.
y Do not overload the tub.
y Hot water rinse can cause garments to
wrinkle. Check the inlet hose connections.
Power is not turned on
y Is the power cord plugged in properly?
y Has a house fuse blown, a circuit breaker
tripped, or a power outage occurred?
y Make sure that the plug is secured in a
grounded 3-prong, 120 V (60 Hz) outlet.
y Reset the circuit breaker or replace the fuse.
Do not increase the fuse capacity. If the
problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected
by a qualified electrician.
The door does not open
when the cycle pauses or
finishes
y Is the temperature in the tub too high?
y Is the water level in the water high?
y The washing machine has a safety lock built
into the door to prevent burning. Leave the
door closed and wait until the door lock icon
disappears from the display.
y Allow the washer to complete the
programmed cycle, or Press the Spin Speed
button.
The wash cycle time is
longer than usual
y Is the washing machine overloaded? Are other
options added to the wash cycle?
y This is normal. The washing machine
automatically adjusts the cycle time for the
amount of laundry, water pressure, water
temperature, and other operating conditions.
It is musty or moldy in the
tub
y Has the incorrect detergent been used?
y Did you clean the tub periodically?
y Use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent
recommended for a front-loading washing
machine.
y See page 33, clean the inside and outside of
the washing machine periodically.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model WM8500H*A
Description
Front-Loading Washer
Electrical requirements
120 VAC @ 60 Hz.
Max. water pressure
14.5 - 116 psi (100 - 800 kPa)
Dimensions
73.7cm (W) X 81.4cm (D) X 103.5cm (H), 146cm (D with door open)
29” (W) X 32” (D) X 40 ¾” (H), 57½” (D with door open)
Net weight
225lb (102kg)
Max. spin speed
1,300RPM