WP-1051 - LG Washing Machine Service Manual (repair manual). Page 14

1; Adjust the door switch by bending the contact so it

turns on/off when the spin dryer cover is opened
15 to 60mm in a horizontal position (Fig. 47).

1. The brake assembly is fitted to the top of the spin

motor. The brake block is positioned to make
contact with the coupling. The brake is operated
by the brake wire assembly connected to the hinge
of the spin dryer cover.

2. When the spin dryer cover is raised 10 to 35

degrees, the brake should be operated and the
empty spin dryer basket should be stopped within
5 seconds.

3. When braking time is over 15 seconds, replace the

brake assembly with a new one.

After repairing the door switch system or the brake system, or the brake system

(1) When opening the spin dryer cover, the door

switch shall be turned off before the brake block
makes  contact with the coupling.

(2) When closing the spin dryer cover, the door

switch shall be turned

  on after the brake block

separates from the coupling.

(3) When braking time is over 15 seconds, move the

brake strap hook to upper hole of the brake wire
plate to adjust.

Fig. 47

Fig. 48

perform the trial test and check the following points.

a

15~60mm

After repairing, perform the trial test and check the
following points.

(1) Measure the insulation resistance; it should be

more than 10M

Ω.

(2) This washing machine must be properly grounded

for safety.

(3) Check to make sure that there is no water

leakage from any of the connections.

(4) When spinning empty, the braking time should be

less than 5 seconds.

(5) Has grease adhered to contacts of electrical

parts?