ENGL ISH ESPA ÑOL OWNER’S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the washer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the washer after installation for future reference. WT1101CW P/No.: MFL67221352 www.lg.
PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT FEATURES INVERTER DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR The inverter motor, which is directly connected to the tub, minimizes energy loss and produces little noise and vibration. SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ Should you experience any technical difficulty with your washing machine, it has the capability of transmitting data by phone to the Customer Information Center.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 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, injury to persons, or death. Your Safety and the safety of others are very important. W e 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 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, injury to persons, or death. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 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, injury to persons, or death. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Warning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 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, injury to persons, or death. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE, CLEANING, AND DISPOSAL Warning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 4 5 6 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE, CLEANING, AND DISPOSAL 8 Introducing your washing machine 8 9 Parts and Accessories Control panel features 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 Installation Overview Checking and choosing the proper location Unpacking the washer Connecting the water lines Connecting the drain line
Introducing your washing machine INTRODUCING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Parts and Accessories Parts Dispenser box (See page 19) Identify HOT and COLD Lid Power cord Bleach box Tub Control panel (See page 9) Drain hose Leveling feet Accessories Included Accessories yy Tie Strap (for securing drain hose) NOTE yy Accessories shown below are not included in this model, but are required for the proper operation.
Introducing your washing machine 9 LED Display Operation Spin Speed Selection Button Button Soil Wash Level Temp. Selection Selection Button Button Option Selection Button Power Button Special Cycle Selection Use Selection Button Button Start/ Pause Button Description yy POWER ON/OFF BUTTON - Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn the washer OFF. NOTE: If the washer remains idle for 4 minutes after turning the washer off, the water in the tub will drain.
Introducing your washing machine Display Cycle status indicator Delay wash indicator Lid lock indicator Button Estimated time remaining/ error message display Description yy ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING - When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time based on the selected cycle and options. The display will then indicate the estimated time remaining for the selected wash cycle.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Overview (1) (2) Checking and choosing the proper location (4) Connecting the drain line (3) Unpacking the washer (5) Connecting the water line (6) Leveling the washing machine Plugging in the power cord and grounding (7) Test run WARNING 11 yy Washer is heavy! Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Checking and choosing the proper location Install the washing machine on a solid floor that is strong and rigid enough to support the weight of the washing machine, even when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. If the floor has too much flex, you may need to reinforce it to make it more rigid. If the floor is not solid, it may cause severe vibration and noise. 1 Clean the floor before installation. - Make sure to select solid and smooth ground.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 Unfasten the power cord from the back of the washer. 1 After the washer is in the home, remove the carton and Styrofoam® shipping base from the washer. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED • Adjustable Pliers When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to remove the tub support in the middle of the carton base. If you must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always protect the side of the washer and lay it carefully on its side.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting the water lines 4 Connect the hoses to the water inlets tightly by hand and then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. 1 Check the rubber seals on both sides of the hose. - Insert a rubber seal into the threaded fittings on each hose to prevent leaking. Rubber seal Rubber seal - Connect the blue hose to the cold water inlet and the red hose to the hot water inlet.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Secure the drain hose in place to prevent moving and leaking. 1 Clip the end of the hose into the elbow bracket. - Connect the elbow bracket within 4 inches (10 cm) from the end of the drain hose. If the drain hose is extended more than 4 inches (10 cm) beyond the end of the elbow bracket, mold, or microorganisms could spread to the inside of the washer. NOTE yy The drain hose should be properly secured.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Leveling the Washing machine side to side The washer spins at very high speeds, up to 1,000 RPM. NOTE yy Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the washer. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the washer to vibrate. yy All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the floor. Rock the washer gently from corner to corner to make sure that the washer does not rock.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Make sure to ground the washing machine to prevent a short circuit or an electric shock when plugging in. Using a 3-prong outlet Plug in the electrical outlet without additional grounding. Test run Check if the washing machine is properly installed and run a test cycle. 1 Load the washing machine with 6 pounds of laundry. 2 Press 3 Press 4 Press . to RINSE + SPIN. . - The wash cycle starts.
PREPARATION PREPARATION Sorting wash loads Precautions for fabric care before wash cycle Read and observe the following to prevent shrinkage or damage to clothes. CAUTION Do not wash or spin any item labeled or known to be water-proof or water-resistant, even if the product care label on the item permits machine washing. Failure to follow these instructions could result in severe damage to your laundry, your washer and/or property damage as a result of abnormal vibration of the washer.
PREPARATION 19 Loading the dispenser Recommended detergent The detergent dispenser drawer of the washing machine has a dispenser compartment for each detergent type. Add the appropriate detergents into its respective compartments. Make sure to use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent for Top loading washing machines. HE detergents dissolve more efficiently and produce fewer suds to ensure efficient washing and rinsing. Use the correct amount of detergent as indicated on the label of the detergent packaging.
PREPARATION Main Wash Detergent Compartment This compartment holds laundry detergent for the main wash cycle, which is added to the load at the beginning of the cycle. Always use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with your washing machine. Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations when adding detergent. Using too much detergent can result in detergent buildup in clothing and the washer. Either powdered or liquid detergent may be used.
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 21 Basic operation 1 SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD WASHER. 2 ADD DETERGENT BLEACH AND SOFTENER. This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which will be automatically dispensed during the final rinse cycle. Refer to pages 19-20 for details. 3 TURN ON THE WASHER. Press the POWER button to turn on the washer. 4 SELECT CYCLE. Press the Cycle Button to desired cycle. The display will show the preset WASH TEMP. SOIL LEVEL, SPIN SPEED for that cycle.
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Cycle guide The cycle guide below shows the options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. Cycle Fabric Type Tub Clean Refer to page 29. Bright Whites™ White fabrics Bulky/Bedding Heavy Duty Pure Color™ Cotton/Normal Speed Wash Delicates Wash Temp.
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Sheer items, f You can wash laundry items more thoroughly by selecting the wash cycle that best suits the type of items to be washed. Turn the knob to desired cycle. When you select a wash cycle, the light for the corresponding wash cycle will turn on. See page 21, Basic operation, for more details on operating methods. This cycle is for washing lingerie or sheer and lacy clothes which can easily be damaged.
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Cycle setting buttons Each cycle has preset settings that are selected automatically. You may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons. Press the button for that option to view and select other settings. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the type and size of wash load for best results and maximum efficiency. It may seem there is no water inside the drum in some cycles, but this is normal.
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 25 Saving energy, COLDWASH™ Select this option to rinse and spin a load separately from a regular cycle. This can be helpful in preventing fresh stains from setting in fabrics. You can change spin speed by pressing SPIN SPEED respectively. For maximum efficiency, wash only small loads. (less than 8 lbs.) 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the washer. 2 Press the button until the RINSE+SPIN indicator light is lit. (The cyclelight will turn off.
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Presetting the start time, DELAY WASH Setting options during cycle You can set the desired start time. You can add the desired options during the wash cycle. 1 Press , ans press to the desired cycle. 2 Press the desired option to use the other options. 3 Press repeatedly to select the desired start time. - The set start time appears on the display panel. - Each press of the button increases the delay time by one hour, up to 19 hours. 4 Press .
MAINTENANCE 27 Care ENGLISH MAINTENANCE NOTE Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters If the washer detects that water is not entering the dispenser, an error message will show on the display. If you live in an area with hard water, this may be caused by clogged inlet filters. yy P message will blink on the display when the water pressure is weak or an inlet filter is clogged with dirt. Clean the inlet filter.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning Cleaning the detergent box Periodically clean the washing machine to maintain its performance and to prevent malfunction. Leaving detergent in the detergent for an extended period of time or using the washing machine for a long period of time may cause the build-up of scales in the detergent. Pull out and clean the detergent once a week.
TROUBLESHOOTING 29 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Checking error messages If the following message appears on the display, check the following and take the appropriate corrective action. Message Water in the washer drains slowly or not at all, or the display shows: Possible Causes yy Drain hose is bent, pinched, or clogged. Solutions yy Make sure the drain hose is free of clogs, kinks, etc., and is not pinched behind or under the washer. Washer fills with water yy Water supply taps are not open fully.
TROUBLESHOOTING Checking error messages (cont.) Message The display shows: Possible Causes Solutions yy The washer has detected an out of balance yy If the washer detects a load that is too far out of load. balance to spin, it will display this code while it is attempting to rebalance the load. The washer will add water and try to redistribute the load automatically. This display is for your information only, and no action is required.
TROUBLESHOOTING 31 The following sounds may be heard while the washer is operating. They are normal. Clicking: • Lid lock relay when the lid locks and unlocks. • The washer will make a series of clicking noises as it changes the cleaning mode. High pitched noise: The wash basket spins faster to remove moisture from the load. Spraying or hissing: Water spraying or circulating during the cycle. Humming or gurgling: Drain pump pumping water from the washer at the end of a cycle.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Washer won’t operate Possible Causes yy Control panel is asleep yy Washer is unplugged yy Water supply is turned off yy Controls are not set properly yy Lid is open-safety feature Prevents the washer from filling and operation when lid is up yy Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/ blown yy Electronics need to be reset yy START was not pressed after a cycle was set yy Extremely low water pressure Washer not filling property Washer will not drain water Water leaks every load Water
TROUBLESHOOTING 33 Premature dispensing of bleach Clogging of bleach Poor stain removal Staining Wrinkling yy Bleach dispenser filled for future load yy You cannot store bleach in the dispenser for future use. yy The bleach dispenser will be dispensed every load for optimal safety of the washer. yy Overfilling the bleach dispenser yy Overfilling the dispenser with bleach may lead to premature dispensing. There is a maximum fill line indicated on the bleach dispenser to help avoid overfilling.
SPECIFICATIONS/USING SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ SPECIFICATIONS Model WT1101CW Description Top-Loading Washer Electrical requirements 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. Max. water pressure 14.5~116 PSI (100~800 kPa) Dimensions 27”(W) X 283/8”(D) X 453/8”(H), 553/4”(H with lid open) 68.6 cm (W) X 72.1 cm (D) X 115.3 cm (H), 141.7 cm (H with lid open) Net weight 145.5 lbs. (66 kg) Max. spin speed 1,100 RPM USING SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ - Only use this feature when instructed to do so by the call center.
WARRANTY 35 WARRANTY: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. (“LG”) warrants your LG Washing Machine (“product”) against defect in materials or workmanship under normal household use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will, at its option, repair or replace the product.
WARRANTY LG WASHING MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA) WARRANTY: Should your LG Washer (“Product”) fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase.
