LG WM3988HWA - Manual (Page 3)

I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T RU C T I O N S
Congratulations on your purchase
and welcome to the LG family.
Your new LG Steam Washer™
combines the most advanced
washing technology with simple
operation and high efficiency.
By following the operating and care
instructions in this manual, your
washer will provide you with many
years of reliable service.
THANK YOU!
I N T RO D U C T I O N
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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, personal injury, or loss of life.
Your Safety and the safety of others is 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 the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING.
These words mean:
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DANGER:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
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WARNING:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of
injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Choose the Proper Location .................................. 9
Clearances ............................................................. 9
Flooring ................................................................ 10
Installations With Optional Pedestal Base
or Stacking Unit .................................................... 10
Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts ........... 11
Connecting the Water Lines ................................. 12
Connecting the Drain Line .................................... 13
Leveling the Washer ............................................. 14
HOW TO USE
Sorting Wash Loads ............................................. 15
Selecting Detergent .............................................. 16
About the Dispenser ............................................. 16
Loading the Dispenser ......................................... 17
Control Panel Features ......................................... 18
Cycle Guide .......................................................... 19
The LCD Display ................................................... 20
Operating the Washer .......................................... 21
Steam Cycles ....................................................... 22
Cycle Setting Buttons .................................... 23–25
Cycle Option Buttons .................................... 25-26
Special Functions ........................................... 26-27
PARTS AND FEATURES
Special Features ..................................................... 7
Key Parts and Components ................................... 8
TROUBLESHOOTING
Normal Sounds You May Hear ............................. 31
Before Calling for Service ............................... 31–33
CARE AND CLEANING
Regular Cleaning .................................................. 27
Cleaning the Washer ............................................ 28
Maintenance ................................................... 29–30
WARRANTY
................................................... 39
Product Registration Information ......................... 39
SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic Safety Precautions .................................. 3–6
Key Dimensions and Specifications ..................... 34
Optional Accessories ........................................... 34
Pedestal Installation ....................................... 35–36
Stacking Kit Installation .................................. 37–38
 
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE