LG Front Load Washer
LG Front Load Washer
LG Front Load Washer
WASHING MACHINE
SERVICE MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE
PROBLEMS CORRECTLY BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.
MODEL: WM2277H*/WM2077CW
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CONTENTS
1. SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................................3
2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION ................................................................................ 4
3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 7
4. INSTALLATION & TEST ............................................................................................................... 8
5. OPERATION ................................................................................................................................11
6. WIRING DIAGRAM/PROGRAM CHART.....................................................................................14
7. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................16
7-1. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE...................................................................................16
7-2. QC TEST MODE.................................................................................................................16
7-3. HOW TO CHECK THE WATER LEVEL FREQUENCY......................................................16
7-4. ERROR DISPLAY...............................................................................................................17
8. ERROR DIAGNOSIS AND CHECK LIST ....................................................................................19
8-1. DIAGNOSIS AND SOLUTION FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION ........................................19
8-2. FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................22
9. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................31
10. EXPLODED VIEW.....................................................................................................................40
10-1. CABINET & CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY....................................................................40
10-2. DRUM & TUB ASSEMBLY................................................................................................41
10-3. DISPENSER ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................42
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1. SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM WM2277HB WM2277HW WM2077CW
COLOR BLACK PEARL BLUE WHITE
POWER SUPPLY AC 120 V, 60 Hz
PRODUCT WEIGHT 190 lbs. (86 kg)
WASHING 280 W
DRAIN MOTOR 80 W
WASH HEATER 1000 W
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WASH 42 rpm
SPIN
0-1100 rpm 0-1000 rpm
CYCLES 7
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURES 5
SPIN SPEEDS 5
OPTIONS Prewash, Stain Cycle, Quick Cycle, Extra Rinse, Rinse+Spin, Delay Wash
CUSTOM PROGRAM Incorporated
WATER CIRCULATION Incorporated
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OPERATIONAL WATER PRESSURE 4.5-145 psi (30-1000 kPa)
CONTROL TYPE Electronic
WASH CAPACITY 3.22 cu. ft (3.72 cu. ft. IEC)
DIMENSIONS 27 (W) X 29
3
/
4
(D) X 38
11
/
16
(H), 50
13
/
16
(D, door open)
DELAY WASH up to 12 hours up to 9 hours
DOOR SWITCH TYPE PTC + Solenoid
WATER LEVEL 10 steps (by sensor)
LAUNDRY LOAD SENSING Incorporated
ERROR DIAGNOSIS Incorporated
AUTO POWER OFF Incorporated
CHILD LOCK Incorporated
ELECTRIC POWER
CONSUMTION
REVOLUTION SPEED
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2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION
2-1. FEATURES
Direct Drive System
The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum
without belt and pulley.
Tilted Drum and Extra Large Door Opening
The tilted drum and extra large door opening make it possible
to load and unload easily.
Water Circulation
Spray detergent solution and water onto the load repeatedly.
Clothes are soaked more quickly and thoroughly during the wash cycle.
Detergent suds are eliminated more easily by the water shower
during rinse cycle. The water circulation system uses both
water and detergent more efficiently.
RollerJets
The washing ball enhances wash performance and reduces
damage to clothing. The jets spray and help tumble clothes to enhance
washing performance while maintaining fabric care.
Automatic Wash Load Detection
Automatically detects the load and optimizes the washing time.
Built-in Heater
The internal heater automatically heats the water to the optimum
temperature on selected cycles.
Child Lock
The Child lock feature prevents children from pressing any buttons
to change the settings during operation.
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2-2. NEURO FUZZY WASHING TIME OPTIMIZATION
To get the best washing performance, optimal time is determined by the water temperature,
the selected washing temperature, and the size of the load.
2-3. WATER LEVEL CONTROL
This model incorporates a pressure sensor which can sense the water level in the tub.
The water supply is stopped when the water level reaches the preset level, the washing
program then proceeds.
Spinning does not proceed until the water in the tub drains to a certain level.
2-4. DOOR CONTROL
The door can be opened by pulling the door handle whenever washer is not in operation.
When the cycle is completed, the DOOR LOCKED light will turn off.
If a power failure has occurred while in operation, the door will unlock after 5 minutes.
Clicking sounds can be heard when the door is locked/unlocked.
NEURO-
FUZZY
load
size
selected
washing
temperature
water
temperature
washing time
rinsing time
spin rhythm, time
the best
washing
performance
SENSING PROCESSING DETERMINATION EFFECT
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2-5. THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED
While program is operating
When a power failed and power plug is taken out in operation
While Door Lock lights turn on.
White the motor is in the process of intertial rotating, through the operation is paused.
2-6. DOOR LOCKED LAMP LIGHTS
When the frequency of water level is lower than 22.9 kHz
(It can be canceled when the frequency is more than 23.8 kHz)
When the temperature inside the tub is higher than 45 C and water level is not 25.5 kHz
(It can be canceled when the water level is 25.5 kHz or the temperature inside the tub is lower than 40 C)
2-7. CHILD LOCK
Use this option to prevent unwanted use of the washer. Press and hold PRE WASH button for 3 seconds to
lock/unlock control.
When Child lock is set, CHILD LOCK lights and all buttons are disabled except the Power button. You can
lock the washer while it is operating.
2-8. WATER CIRCULATION
When Washing and Rinsing function of shower at the upper part of Gasket.
When Washing, it continuously operates for 3 minutes and intermittently.
When Rinsing, it continuously operates after completion of water supply.
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3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION
ACCESSORIES