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Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
Sounds
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Unusual sounds
occur during
drying operations.
z
The fan rotation speed is adjusted during
drying operations, causing the sound to
fluctuate.
This is not a malfunction.
z
The drum rotates at high speeds during drying
operations.
You can adjust the spinning speed during the dry
cycle of [WASH DRY] operations and set it to Low-
Speed Mode.
(P. 68)
Unusual vibration
and noise occurs.
Is the machine stable and level?
Make sure the air bubble in the supplied spirit level
is inside the circle.
(Installation Instructions)
Are there hairpins, coins, or foreign objects
inside the drum?
Remove any objects.
Are the transport bolts attached?
Remove the transport bolts.
(Installation
Instructions)
z
The drums of front loading washers rotate
horizontally. This transfers more vibration to the
floor when compared to top loading washers.
This is not a malfunction.
You can adjust the startup operation for spinning
and set it to Low-Vibration Mode.
(P. 68)
z
The drum gradually accelerates during the spin
cycle. The sound will get louder as the rotation
speed increases.
This is not a malfunction.
The drain outlet
makes a noise
during drying
operations.
z
This is the sound of moist air being expelled
during drying operations.
This is not a malfunction.
The noise
increases after the
operation finishes.
z
This is the sound of the machine checking
whether the fan is operating.
This is not a malfunction.
Water flow can
be heard after the
drying operation
finishes.
z
After a drying operation finishes, water is
discharged to the drain outlet to prevent
backflow of odors from the drainage pipe.
This is not a malfunction.
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Water is not
supplied.
Is the tap open? Did a water outage occur?
Make sure the tap is open.
Is the water supply inlet’s filter clogged?
Remove any debris.
(P. 77)
Is the water supply pipe or water supply hose
frozen?
Check the water supply pipe and water supply
hose.
(P. 97)
z
If you started from a rinse operation, water is
supplied after drainage/spin operation.
This is not a malfunction.
The water supply
hose leaks.
Does the shape of the tap match the hose?
Check the tap.
(Installation Instructions)
Are the one-touch joint and union nut loose?
Check the water supply pipe and water supply
hose.
(Installation Instructions)
Is the tap leaking?
z
After years of use, the gasket on the tap may
degrade or rust and eventually result in water
leakage.
This is not a malfunction.
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