LG Electronics MFL31245109 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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.

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
Rattling and clanking noise	• Foreign objects such as coins	Stop washer and check drum and drain
	or safety pins may be in drum	filter.
	or pump.	If noise continues after washer is restarted,
		call for service.
Thumping sound	• Heavy wash loads may	If sound continues, washer is probably out
	produce a thumping sound.	of balance. Stop and redistribute wash
	This is normal.	load.
Vibrating noise	• Have all the transit bolts and	See Installation Instructions for removing
	packing been removed?	shipping bolts.
	• Wash load may be unevenly	Stop washer and rearrange wash load.
	distributed in the drum.
	• Are all the feet resting firmly	Adjust the leveling feet.
	on the ground?	Make sure all four feet are in firm contact
		with the floor, while the washer is in the
		spin cycle with load.
Water leaks	• Fill hose connection is loose at	Check and tighten hose connections.
	tap or washer.
	• House drain pipes are	Unclog drain pipe. Contact plumber if
	clogged.	necessary.
Excessive suds	• Too much detergent or	Reduce detergent amount or use HE
	unsuitable detergent.	(High Efficiency) detergent.
		Designed specially to use only
		HE(High Efficiency) detergent

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