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- LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, extracted pages 1-2
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What These Pages Cover These pages do not add operating instructions yet.
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Use the Operation section for laundry loading, detergent use, cycles, and controls.
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Check Smart Functions if you plan to use LG ThinQ or Smart DiagnosisTM.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
- Do not install the appliance in humid spaces.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
- Store and install the appliance where it will not be exposed to freezing temperatures or outdoor weather.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
- Install the appliance on a firm and level floor.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
- Do not cut or remove the third grounding prong.
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
Before purchasing a pedestal, check its width to make sure it matches the width of your appliance:
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
- If you are looking at the front, you will see the control panel, detergent drawer, door, drain pump filter area, drain hose, leveling feet, door seal, and drum.
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
Requirements and Planning Read these installation instructions before you install the washer or move it to a new location.
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
Final installation check What you need before starting The manual lists these tools:
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
- Clean, dry, and free of dust, dirt, water, and oil - Solid and rigid, so the leveling feet cannot slide easily - Level and firm enough to support the washer without flexing or bouncing The manual says:
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
- Do not install the washer on carpeting or soft tile surfaces.
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
- Never install it on a platform or weakly supported structure.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials Before you operate the washer, remove all shipping materials so the unit can work properly and to help prevent damage.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
What to do first - Remove the carton and all shipping material.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
- Inspect the washer for shipping damage as you unpack it.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
- If you must lay the washer down to remove the carton base, protect the side of the washer and lay it carefully on its side only.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
Remove the shipping bolts The washer has 4 shipping bolt assemblies that must be fully removed before use.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
Remove each bolt assembly by wiggling it slightly while pulling it out.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
Connect the Water Inlet Hoses Follow these steps to connect the hot and cold water supply hoses correctly and check that they are clean and leak-free.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
- Check the water temperature while draining to confirm that the hoses are connected to the correct faucets.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
4) Check for leaks - Turn on both faucets all the way.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
- Check both ends of both hoses for leaks.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
- Flushing the lines before use helps remove debris and confirm the water lines are connected properly.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
After connecting the hoses, let water drain into a bucket and check the water temperature.
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Connect and Secure the Drain Hose
Install the tie strap with the ribbed side on the inside.
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Level the Washer
Level the Washer Before you begin, make sure the floor where the washer will sit is clean, dry, and free of dust, dirt, water, and oil.
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Level the Washer
If you have a carpenter’s level, you can use it to check whether the washer is level.
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Level the Washer
4) Check the washer again Push or rock the top edges of the washer gently.
Consumable source sections
- warranty · LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, extracted pages 1-2
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Continued Manual Pages: What These Pages Cover These pages do not add operating instructions yet. They show the manual’s opening information and table of contents, which tells you where to find each major topic in the full owner’s manual. Manual identification
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols Before using the washer, read all instructions and keep them for later reference. Safety alert symbol and message words This manual and the appliance use a safety alert symbol to warn you about hazards. - The safety
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
Product Overview and Parts Identification This section helps you identify the washer’s main parts, the accessories that come with it, the items you must buy separately, and the basic product specifications. Product features and important note The illustrations
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
Before Installation: Requirements and Planning Read these installation instructions before you install the washer or move it to a new location. The manual gives this installation sequence: 1. Choosing the proper location 2. Unpacking and removing shipping mate
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials Before you operate the washer, remove all shipping materials so the unit can work properly and to help prevent damage. What to do first - Remove the carton and all shipping material. - Lift the washer off the foam base. - I
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
Connect the Water Inlet Hoses Follow these steps to connect the hot and cold water supply hoses correctly and check that they are clean and leak-free. 1) Connect the hoses to the faucets - Connect the water inlet hoses to the hot and cold water faucets by hand
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Connect and Secure the Drain Hose
Connect and Secure the Drain Hose Choose the drain setup that matches your home, then secure the hose exactly as shown. The washer uses a drain hose with an elbow bracket and a provided tie strap. Before you start - Make sure the drain hose is positioned corre
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Level the Washer
Level the Washer Before you begin, make sure the floor where the washer will sit is clean, dry, and free of dust, dirt, water, and oil. This helps keep the washer feet from sliding. If the feet can move or slide, the washer may vibrate more and make more noise
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Final Installation Check and Power Test
Final Installation Check and Power Test After the washer has been installed, use the final check below to confirm that the power connection, water supply, spinning, draining, and leveling are all working properly. Connect to power - Plug the washer into a 120
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Before Use: Basic Operation Overview
Before Use: Basic Operation Overview Important safety note Before operating the washer, read the Safety Instructions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury. Before the first wash Before washing clothes for the first time: - Select the Normal cyc
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Sorting and Loading Laundry
Sorting and Loading Laundry Follow these steps before starting a wash cycle so clothes clean well and the washer stays balanced. 1) Check the care label on each item Many garments have a fabric care label. Use the label instructions to help choose the right cy
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Using Detergent, Bleach, and Other Laundry Products
Using Detergent, Bleach, and Other Laundry Products This washer uses an automatic dispenser drawer for many laundry products, but some products must go directly into the drum. For best results, use the correct compartment and do not overfill. Before you add an
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Control Panel and Display Overview
Control Panel and Display Overview This section explains the main controls on the washer and what the display lights mean. Control panel buttons and knob Power On/Off button - Press this button to turn the washer on or off. - If you press it during a cycle, th
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Wash Cycles Guide
Wash Cycles Guide The washer has different cycles designed for specific types of laundry. For best washing performance and fabric care, choose the cycle that matches the load contents. LG also recommends following the care labels on your garments. For help rea
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Cycle Modifiers and Basic Options
Cycle Modifiers and Basic Options Your washer lets you customize many cycles after you choose the cycle. Each cycle starts with default settings, but you can change some settings using the modifier buttons. Before you change settings - Repeatedly press the but
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LG ThinQ App and Smart Features
LG ThinQ App and Smart Features The LG ThinQ app lets you communicate with the washer from a smartphone. It is used for remote control, cycle downloads, monitoring, alerts, settings, and Smart Diagnosis. What the LG ThinQ app can do If your washer has the wire
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Cleaning the Washer Exterior and Door
Cleaning the Washer Exterior and Door Keeping the outside of the washer and the door clean helps protect the finish and reduce moisture and odor. Safety first - Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. - Do not spray water insi
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Clean the Detergent Drawer and Water Inlet Filters
Clean the Detergent Drawer and Water Inlet Filters This section covers two maintenance tasks that can help prevent filling problems, leaks, and buildup: - Cleaning residue from the detergent drawer opening - Cleaning the water inlet filters if the washer does