LG · Laundry · WM4000HBA · Owner's Manual
Check the hoses and connectors for leaks, cracks, and splits, and tighten the connections. Also check for a clogged house drain, a drain hose that came out or was not inserted far enough, and oversudsing from using too much detergent.
Source: LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, extracted pages 46-48
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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 information or videos, LG directs you to the troubleshooting page at www.lg.com.
LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, extracted page 43Operation 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 starting.
Banging noise when the washer is filling with water
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