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What These Pages Cover These pages do not add operating instructions yet.
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Important Safety Instructions - Read all instructions before use.
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- Includes warning statements and caution statements.
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If you are using these pages as a quick reference, the most important first step is to look up the detailed safety instructions before using the washer.
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Read the Important Safety Instructions.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
Safety Messages and Symbols Before using the washer, read all instructions and keep them for later reference.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
Safety alert symbol and message words This manual and the appliance use a safety alert symbol to warn you about hazards.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
- The safety alert symbol means there is a potential hazard that can kill or injure you or others.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
- Safety messages with WARNING mean you may be killed or seriously injured if instructions are not followed.
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- Safety messages with CAUTION mean you may be injured or the product may be damaged if instructions are not followed.
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Read This First: Safety Messages and Symbols
Each safety message explains:
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components.
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction, property damage, or bodily injury caused by separately purchased unauthorized components, parts, or non-LG products.
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Product Overview and Parts Identification
WM4000HA - Electrical requirements:
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Before Installation: Requirements and Planning
This is a safety requirement.
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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
- 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
Important caution about the foam base - Make sure the plastic drum support comes off with the foam base and is not left stuck to the bottom of the washer.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
- Do not lay the washer on its front or back.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
- Do not transport the washer without reinstalling the shipping bolts.
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Unpack and Remove Shipping Materials
- Do not use a drain pan with a pedestal or pedestal washer installation, because it can block the drawer.
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Connect and Secure the Drain Hose
- Do not extend the drain hose more than 4 inches (10 cm) beyond the end of the elbow bracket.
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Connect and Secure the Drain Hose
Important caution - If the hose extends more than 4 inches (10 cm) beyond the elbow bracket, mold or microorganisms could spread to the inside of the washer.
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Final Installation Check and Power Test
Connect to power - Plug the washer into a 120 V, 60 Hz grounded 3-prong outlet.
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Final Installation Check and Power Test
Power cord and outlet safety reminders These points are part of the final installation check and power connection:
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Final Installation Check and Power Test
- Do not use a worn or damaged power cord or power plug.
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Final Installation Check and Power Test
- Do not modify the power cord or plug provided with the appliance.
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- Do not damage the cord when installing or moving the washer.
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- Make sure the appliance is grounded.
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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 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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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
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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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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
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Noise, Vibration, and Water Hammer Troubleshooting
Noise, Vibration, and Water Hammer Troubleshooting This section helps you tell the difference between normal washer sounds and sounds that may need attention. Normal sounds during operation The following sounds are listed as normal operation: - Clicking: The d
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Operation Problems: Leaks, Detergent Dispensing, Filling, and Cycle Behavior
Operation Problems: Leaks, Detergent Dispensing, Filling, and Cycle Behavior This section helps you troubleshoot common washer problems such as leaks, detergent not dispensing correctly, filling issues, pauses during a cycle, and the washer stopping or not sta
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Laundry Results Problems: Wrinkling, Staining, Odor, and Wi‑Fi Issues
Troubleshooting Laundry Results, Odors, and Wi‑Fi Use the suggestions below when clothes are wrinkled, stained, smell musty, or when the washer will not connect to Wi‑Fi. Wrinkling The washer may be overloaded. - The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum sh
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Limited Warranty: Coverage and Terms
Limited Warranty: Coverage and Terms What LG covers If your LG washer fails because of a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, LG will, at its option, repair or replace the product during the warranty period. This limited warranty app
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Limited Warranty: dispute resolution and Canada warranty terms This section explains how disputes are handled and, for Canada, what the limited warranty covers and does not cover. If you want to start arbitration in the U.S. Before beginning an arbitration pro