51022 - LG Washing Machine Service Manual (repair manual)

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE 

CORRECTLY BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT. 

For washer and Dryer

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for washer

for dryer

for dryer

for washer

Lock nut

Adjustable feet

Leg Extension

After the washer is leveled, tighten the lock nuts up
toward the base of the washer using the wrench. All
four lock nuts should be tightened.

Safety is foremost---both your own and that of other people.
Many important safety instructions are provided in this
instruction and your appliance. Always read and observe all
safety instructions.

NOTE: A firm, solid floor is even more critical to a front-
loading washer than to a top-loader. If your floor is wooden
and /or frame construction, you may need to reinforce it.
Front-loaders have substantially faster spin speed than top-
loaders, causing greater vibration. If the floor is not solid,
your washer will vibrate.
NOTE: If a drip pan must be used, take extra care to follow
the instructions provided with the drip pan and make sure
the leveling feet are adjusted for firm and even contact with
the pan. Use of drip pans and failure to properly level the
machine may result in increased vibration and noise during
operation.

The installer must have electrical and mechanical
training and acceptable knowledge in the required
work.

Two or more people may be needed to install and
move the appliance and pedestal assembly. 
Do not allow children to play on the drawer. 
Do not step on the handle.

A stacked washer/dryer pair should never be mounted
on a pedestal. 

Remove pedestal, installation hardware, and
instructions from the shipping carton.

Before installing the pedestal, clean the area where
the laundry will be located. Make sure the floor is
clean and free of foreign objects. Dust, water, oil,
detergent and so on could cause vibration due to
bad contact of legs with floor.

Level the pedestal on the clean area by adjusting the
feet.

Position the washer or dryer on top of the pedestal.

NOTE: Do not extend the legs no more than necessary
to level the pedestal. The more the legs are extended,
the more the machines will vibrate.

NOTE: Because of the weight of the machines, two or
more people may be needed.
NOTE: If the washer was previously installed, unplug it,
disconnect the inlet hoses and drain hose. Drain the
water from the hoses.

NOTE: The legs on the washer and dryer are not the
same, so the recesses in the brackets on top of the
pedestal are elongated. See the drawing above to
identify the different locations for the washer and dryer
legs. If the legs are not in the proper locations, the
machine will not align properly and cannot be anchored
to the pedestal.

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Lock nut

Adjustable feet

Lock nut

Adjustable feet

Level the washer on the pedestal by adjusting the
feet.

(See page 4 for dryer instructions.)

Move the washer to the desired place.

NOTE: The appliance and pedestal assembly must be
placed on a solid and level floor for proper operation.
Adjust the legs of the appliance and pedestal by turning
with a wrench. Then, tighten the lock nut against the
base of the pedestal with the wrench while holding the
leg to make sure it does not turn.

NOTE: Diagonal Check
Once the pedestal feet are adjusted,
rock the washer very firmly in a
diagonal direction.  If one direction
moves more than the other, readjust
the front feet until both directions are
even.
NOTE: To make sure that the washer
is properly level, run the washer with a
test load: place approximately 6 pounds of laundry in
the machine. Then press POWER, press RINSE+SPIN,
and then press the START/PAUSE button.(If the washer does 
not have the RINSE + SPIN, press EXPRESS WASH instead 
of pressing RINSE + SPIN.) Verify that the washer does not 
rock or vibrate excessively during the spin cycle. If the washer
vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet while the washer is 
spinning to minimize the vibration. 

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Check the alignment of the washer with the pedestal.
Make sure the washer base brackets align with the
brackets on the pedestal, then install 4 screws at
each corner to securely attach the appliance to the
pedestal. 

NOTE: 
and vibration may result.

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If the screws are not installed properly, noise

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T-clip

Retainer

for washer
for dryer

for dryer

for washer

Lock nut

Adjustable feet

Insert the T-clip of the 4 retainers into the dryer base
as shown. Press up on the back of the clip and pull
outward to lock into place.

Position dryer on top of the pedestal.

NOTE: Because of the weight of the dryer, two or more
people may be needed.

NOTE: If dryer was previously installed, uninstall it as
follows:

Make sure the holes on the pedestal align with the
holes in the appliance, then install 4 screws at each
corner to securely attach the appliance to the
pedestal.

NOTE: If the screws are not installed properly, noise
and vibration may result. 

Move the dryer to the desired location.

NOTE: The appliance and pedestal assembly must be
placed on a solid and level floor for proper operation.
Adjust the legs of the pedestal using the wrench
supplied.  Tighten the lock nuts with the wrench.

1) Unplug the power supply cord,
2) Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen

the vent clamp. Loosen the clamp and carefully
remove the exhaust vent from the dryer exhaust
outlet.

1) Unplug power supply cord.
2) Turn off the gas supply.
3) Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen

the vent clamp. Loosen the clamp and carefully
remove the exhaust vent from the dryer exhaust
outlet.

(See page 3 for washer instructions.)

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