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- LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, extracted pages 1-2
Scan to see the online manual. continued, pages 1-2
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.
- LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, extracted pages 1-2
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- actual safety warnings - installation steps - washer cycle descriptions - control panel labels - maintenance procedures - troubleshooting codes or solutions - warranty terms So, the only suppo
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
- Installation and grounding must be done by qualified service personnel in accordance with local codes.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
- Refer to the installation instructions for detailed grounding procedures.
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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 let the power cord get pinched, crushed, or damaged during installation or moving.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
- Connect the washer to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
- Position the appliance near an electrical power supply.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
- Disconnect the power cord, house fuse, or circuit breaker before installing or servicing the appliance.
- LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, extracted pages 7-8
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.
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
Product features and important note The illustrations in the manual may not exactly match your washer, and the components and accessories may change without prior notice for product improvement.
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
Required accessories, sold separately - Hot and Cold Water Hoses Optional accessories, sold separately - Pedestal - Pedestal Washer - Stacking Kit - Extension Drain Hose Pedestal note:
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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
(70 cm) or 29 in.
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
Extension drain hose note for U.S.
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
If the drain hose already installed on the product is not long enough for your installation, use the dedicated LG front loader washing machine extension drain hose.
- LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, extracted pages 9-10
Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
Connecting the drain hose 5.
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
Leveling the washer 6.
- LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, extracted pages 9-10
Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
- Pliers - Flat-blade screwdriver - Level The washer must be moved or installed by two or more people.
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
- Do not block the large opening on the bottom of the washer with carpeting or other materials.
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
The washer needs this opening for proper airflow.
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
Floor requirements The floor should be:
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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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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
- metal bolt and washer - rubber damper - plastic rod Replace the hole caps - Find the hole caps included in the accessory pack or attached to the back of the washer.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
- The power cord is secured to the back of the washer with a shipping bolt to help prevent operation with the shipping bolts still in place.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
- Refer to the instructions packaged with the optional pedestal kit before stacking the appliance on a pedestal.
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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
- Connect the blue hose to the cold water faucet.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
- Connect the red hose to the hot water faucet.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
3) Attach the hoses to the back of the washer - Attach the hot water inlet hose to the hot water inlet on the back of the washer.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
- Attach the cold water inlet hose to the cold water inlet on the back of the washer.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
Helpful reminders from this section - Make sure the blue hose is on the cold water faucet and the red hose is on the hot water faucet.
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Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
Which hose goes to which faucet? A:
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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.
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Connect and Secure the Drain Hose
The washer uses a drain hose with an elbow bracket and a provided tie strap.
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Connect and Secure the Drain Hose
Before you start - Make sure the drain hose is positioned correctly for your setup.
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- 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
- safety · LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, extracted pages 3-6
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
- other · LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, extracted pages 7-8
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
- installation · LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, extracted pages 9-10
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
- operation · LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, extracted pages 17-18
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
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Clean the Drain Pump Filter and Prepare for Storage or Freezing
Clean the drain pump filter The washer can fail to drain if the drain pump filter becomes clogged. LG recommends cleaning the drain filter periodically to help prevent clogging from foreign objects. Before you start - Turn off the washer and unplug the power c
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If the Washer or Hose Freezes
If the Washer or Hose Freezes If the washer will not drain or spin because the water inlet hoses or drain hose are frozen, thaw the frozen parts first and then try draining and spinning again. If the water inlet hoses are frozen 1. Immerse the water inlet hose
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Troubleshooting Overview and FAQs
Troubleshooting Overview Your washer has an automatic error-monitoring system that detects and helps diagnose problems early. If the washer does not work properly or does not work at all, check the items below before calling for service. For more detailed info
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Error Codes and Washer Fault Messages
Error Codes and Washer Fault Messages When an error code appears on the washer display, it tells you what type of problem the washer has detected. Use the code to identify the issue, then follow the matching solution below. UE — Unbalance Error The load is too