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    Designed specially to use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent Diseñada específicamente para usar con el detergente tipo HE (Alta eficiencia) T o contact LG Electronics, 24 hours a day , 7 days a week: 1-800-243-0000 Or visit us on the W eb at: us.lge.com Número telefónico de LG Electronics, las 24 horas del día, 7 días a la semana: 1-800-2[...]

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    IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the LG family . Y our new LG Steam W asher™ 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. TH[...]

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    • Before use, the washer must be properly installed as described in this manual. • Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. • Do not add gasoline, dry clean[...]

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    IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE AND CLEANING, AND DISPOSAL • Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer . They will damage the finish. • Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer[...]

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    P AR TS AND FEA TURES INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCA TION CLEARANCES Allow at least 24 in. (61.2 cm) in front of the washer to open the door . 29 3 / 4 " (75.6 cm) 4" (10 cm) 51" (129.5 cm) 21 1 / 4 " (54 cm) T o ensure sufficient clearance for water lines and airflow , allow minimum clearances of at least 1[...]

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    INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS FLOORING INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to remove the foam tub support in the middle of the carton base. If you must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side. Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. IMPORT ANT[...]

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    INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS CONNECTING THE W A TER LINES CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE Insert the end of the drain hose into the floor drain. Secure the hose in place to prevent it from moving. Drain Hose Floor Drain Option 3: Floor Drain Stand Pipe Tie Strap Clip the end of the hose into the elbow bracket. Insert the end [...]

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    3 INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS SORTING W ASH LOADS HO W T O USE LEVELING THE W ASHER Loosen the locknuts on all 4 leveling feet until you can turn the feet with the included wrench. T urn clockwise to raise the washer or counterclockwise to lower it. 2 Once the washer is level from side to side and front to back, tighten all locknuts securely . Mak[...]

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    HO W T O USE SELECTING DETERGENT ABOUT THE DISPENSER The automatic dispenser consists of four compartments which hold: • Liquid chlorine bleach. • Liquid fabric softener . • Liquid or powdered deter gent for prewash. • Liquid or powdered deter gent and color -safe bleach for main wash. All laundry products can be added at once in their resp[...]

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    HO W T O USE HO W T O USE CYCLE GUIDE CONTROL P ANEL FEA TURES 2 POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press to tur n the washer ON. Press again to tur n the washer OFF . NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will be lost. CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB T ur n this knob to select the desired cycle. Once the desired cycle h[...]

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    HO W T O USE HO W T O USE THE LCD DISPLA Y The LCD display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your washer . When the washer is tur ned on, the light in the display will illuminate. ST A TUS/CYCLE DISPLA Y This portion of the display shows the selected cycle, operating status, and special messages. If a cy[...]

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    SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at up to 1,320 RPM. This reduces drying time and saves ener gy . Press the SPIN SPEED button to select the maximum spin speed. Some fabrics, such as delicates, requir e a slower spin speed. The Drain & Spin cycle: The Spin Speed button also activates the Drain & Spin cycle to drain the tub and spin clothes; [...]

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    ALLERGIENE™ The ALLERGIENE™ cycle is a powerful, high temperature cycle designed specifically to reduce certain allergens. • Selecting the ALLERGIENE™ cycle automatically incorporates steam into the wash cycle. • The ALLERGIENE™ cycle can significantly reduce allergens in bedding and clothing. • The ALLERGIENE™ cycle helps reduce du[...]

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    CLEANING THE W ASHER C ARE AND CLEANING w W ARNING: • Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury , fire, electrical shock, or death. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer . They will damage the finish. Cleaning the Dispe[...]

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    Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter Lint and other objects may accumulate and clog the drain pump filter . If the washer fails to drain properly , unplug the washer and allow the water to cool, if necessary , before proceeding. Open the drain pump filter access panel. 1 Unclip the drain hose and pull it out. Place the end of the drain hose in a pan, buc[...]

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    TR OUBLESHOO TING NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MA Y HEAR Problem Possible Causes Solutions Rattling and clanking noise Thumping sound W ater leaking around washer • Foreign objects, such as keys, coins, or safety pins, may be in drum or pump. • Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. • Washer load may be out of balance. • Shipping bolts and/or [...]

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    TR OUBLESHOO TING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions The display shows: • Load is too small. • Load is out of balance. • The washer has an imbalance detection and correction system. If individual heavy articles are loaded (bath mat, bath robe, etc.) and the imbalance is too great, the washer will make several[...]

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    NO TES Y our LG W ashing Mach ine wi ll be will re pair ed or r eplaced, a t LG’ s option , if it pr oves to b e def ective in m ateria l or work- mansh ip un der n or ma l us e, d uri ng t he war ran ty p er iod (“W arra nty P er io d”) set for th b elow , ef fect ive fr om t he d ate ( “D at e of P urc has e” ) of original consumer pur [...]

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    INSTR UCCIONES IMPOR T ANTE DE SEGURID AD INTR ODUCCIÓN Escoja el lugar adecuado ..................................... 43 Espacios de instalación ........................................ 43 Tipo de piso .......................................................... 44 Instalaciones con la base pedestal o kit de apilado opcionales ....................[...]

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    • Consulte las INSTRUCCIONES DE INST ALACIÓN para un procedimiento detallado de conexión a tierra. Junto con la lavadora se encuentran las instrucciones de instalación como refer encia. Si cambiará de lugar la lavadora, contrate a una persona del servicio calificada para que la controle y reinstale. Si no se cumple con esta advertencia se po[...]

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    INSTR UCCIONES IMPOR T ANTE DE SEGURID AD • Desenchufe la lavadora antes de limpiar la misma para evitar el riesgo de descar gas eléctricas. • Al limpiar la lavadora nunca utilice químicos de corte, limpiadores abrasivos o solventes. Los mismos dañarán su aspecto. • No coloque trapos grasosos o aceitosos sobre la lavadora. Estas sustancia[...]

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    PIEZAS Y C ARA CTERÍSTICAS INST ALA CIÓN ESCOJA EL LUGAR ADECUADO ESP ACIOS DE INST ALACIÓN Deje por lo menos 61,2 cm (24 pulgadas) al frente de la lavadora para poder abrir la compuerta. 29 3 / 4 " (75,6 cm) 4" (10 cm) 51" (129,5 cm) 21 1 / 4 " (54 cm) Para asegurar que se haya dotado de suficiente espacio para las tuberías[...]

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    INST ALA CIÓN TIPO DE PISO INST ALA CIÓN Al retirar la lavadora de la base de cartón, asegúrese de quitar el soporte de base de espuma colocado en la mitad de la base de cartón. Si debe asentar la lavadora hacia abajo para quitar los materiales de embalaje de la base, hágalo siempre cuidadosamente sobre su parte lateral. NO asiente la lavador[...]

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    INST ALA CIÓN INST ALA CIÓN CONEXIÓN DE LAS TUBERÍAS DE AGUA CONEXIÓN DE LA TUBERÍA DE DRENAJE Inserte el extremo de la manguera de drenaje en el drenaje del piso. Asegure la manguera en su lugar para prevenir su movimiento. Manguera de drenaje Drenaje del piso Opción 3: Drenaje del piso Stand Pipe Tie Strap Enganche el extremo de la manguer[...]

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    3 INST ALA CIÓN CLASIFICACIÓN DE LAS CARGAS DE LA V ADO CÓMO USAR NIVELACIÓN DE LA LA V ADORA Afloje las tuercas de seguridad en las 4 patas niveladoras hasta que pueda girar la pata con la llave incluida. Gire en la dirección de las agujas del reloj para levantar la lavadora o al contrario para bajarla. 2 Una vez que la lavad ora se encue ntr[...]

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    CÓMO USAR SELECCIÓN DE DETERGENTE DET ALLES SOBRE EL DEPÓSITO El cajón de suministro automático consiste en 4 compartimentos que almacenan: • Blanqueador líquido. • Suavizante líquido de telas. • Deter gente líquido o en polvo para el prelavado. • Detergente líquido o en polvo y clor o a prueba de decoloramiento para el lavado prin[...]

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    CÓMO USAR CÓMO USAR GUÍA DE CICLOS CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL P ANEL DE CONTROL 2 BOTÓN DE ENCENDIDO/AP AGADO Apriete el botón para ENCENDER la lavadora. Apriete nuevamente para AP AGAR la lavadora. NOT A: Apretar el botón de ENCENDIDO/ AP AGADO durante un ciclo cancelará ese ciclo y borrará cualquier programación de carga. PERILLA SELECTORA DE [...]

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    CÓMO USAR CÓMO USAR LA P ANT ALLA DE LCD La pantalla LCD los ajustes, el tiempo restante estimado, las opciones y los mensajes de estado correspondientes a su lavadora. Cuando se enciende la lavadora, se iluminará la luz de la pantalla. P ANT ALLA DE EST ADO/CICLO Esta porción de la pantalla muestra el ciclo seleccionado, el estado de funcionam[...]

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    S P I N S P E E D ( v e l o ci da d d e c e n t r i fu ga do ) El tambor de la lavadora centrifuga a 1.320 r .p.m. Esto reduce el ciclo de secado y ahorra ener gía. Apriete el botón SPIN SPEED (velocidad de centrifugado) para seleccionar la velocidad de centrifugado máxima. Algunas telas, como las delicadas, requier en una velocidad de centrifug[...]

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    ALLERGIENE™ El ALLERGIENE™ es un ciclo poderoso y alto de la temperatura diseñado para reducir específicamente ciertos alérgenos. • La selección del ciclo “ALLERGIENE™ automáticamente incorpora el vapor en el ciclo del lavado. • El ciclo ALLERGIENE™ puede apreciablemente reducir alérgenos en el ropa de cama y la ropa. • El cic[...]

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    LIMPIEZA DE LA LA V ADORA MANTENIMIENT O Y LIMPIEZA w ADVER TENCIA: • Desenchufe la lavadora antes de limpiar la misma para evitar el riesgo de descargas eléctricas. Si no se cumple con esta advertencia se podrán producir heridas graves, incendios, descar gas eléctricas o muerte. • Al limpiar la lavadora nunca utilice químicos de corte, lim[...]

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    Limpieza del filtro de la bomba de drenaje Se pueden acumula r pelusas y otros objeto s y tap ona r el fil tr o de la bom ba de dre naj e. Si la lavad ora no drena adecuadame nte, descon éctel a y deje enfri ar el agua, de ser necesario , antes de contin uar . Abra el filtro del panel de acceso de la bomba de desagüe. 1 Desenganche la manguera de[...]

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    Olor a humedad o moho en la lavadora • Se ha utilizado demasiado deter gente o el detergente incorrecto. • El interior del lavadero no se ha limpiado adecuadamente. • Ut ili ce d et er gen te d e a lta efi cie ncia H E (Hi gh-E ffi ci enc y) ú ni cam ente , se gún las in str ucci on es del fa br ica nte. • Ac tiv e el c icl o TU B CL EA[...]

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    RESOLUCIÓN DE PR OBLEMAS ANTES DE LLAMAR A MANTENIMIENTO (cont.) DIMENSIONES Y ESPECIFICACIONES CLA VE Steam W asher ™ Modelo WM2688H*MA El aspecto y las especificaciones enumeradas en esta guía podrían variar debido a mejoras constantes del producto. ESPECIFIC A CIONES/A CCESORIOS OPCIONALES ACCESORIOS OPCIONALES Para estos y otros productos[...]

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    Su má quina lavado ra LG será r eparad a o r eemplaza da, a discr eción de LG, s i se compr ueba q ue ex iste u n def ecto e n el ma terial o la mano de obr a baj o cond icion es de uso n ormale s, du rante el pe ríodo de ga rantí a (“Pe ríodo de ga rantí a”) estab lecido más a bajo, vigen te de sde la fech a (“Fe cha d e comp ra”) [...]

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    N O T A S N O T A S 70 71[...]

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    P/No. MFL31245125[...]