24” compact large capacity all-in-one washer/dryer combo (2 pages)
Summary of Contents for LG WM3677HW
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http://us.lgservice.com WASHER/DRYER COMBO TRAINING MANUAL CAUTION! READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE DIAGNOSING OR SERVICING THIS PRODUCT.
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COMBO WM3677COMBO (Washer/Dryer) Contents Safety Notices and Warnings OVERVIEW Introduction Specifications Serial Numbers Features INSTALLATION Preparation Connections Water Electrical Drain OPERATION Control Panel Program Chart Dispenser TROUBLESHOOTING Test Mode Checking Water Level Frequency Test Flow Chart Error Codes Diagnosis and Check List DISASSEMBLY and REPAIR Control Panel Main PWB...
LG Electronics. Unauthorized modifications will not only void the warranty, but may lead to property damage or user injury. If wires, screws, clips, straps, nuts, or washers used to complete a ground path are removed for service, they must be returned to their original positions and properly fastened.
Notice the dryers at the Laundromat have twice the capacity of the washers. Similarly, the LG dryer (DLG5988 ~ 7.3 cu. ft.) has twice the capacity of the washer (WM2277HW ~ 3.7 cu. ft.). To use the drying function effectively, the user must fill the COMBO no more than half full of laundry to dry the load after washing.
COMBO SPECIFICATIONS COMBO WM3766HW Color White, Black, Titanium Wash Capacity 3.22 cu. ft.t3 (3.72 ft IEC) Dry Capacity Max. 11 lbs. (8 kg) Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 5 Amps Washing 280 W Drain Motor 80 W Energy Fan Motor 25 W Consumption Dry Heater...
COMBO SERIAL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION The serial number is unique to each product. It gives information concerning the time and place of manufacture. The serial number is required to be paid for warranty service and to get the correct part in the event a running production change was made.
COMBO KEY FEATURES DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR The advanced brushless DC motor drives the drum directly without a belt or pulleys. TILTED DRUM & LARGE DOOR The 10° tilt and large door opening make it easy to load and unload the combo. WATER CIRCULATION The detergent solution in the drum is recirculated and sprayed repeatedly.
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COMBO FUZZY LOGIC To get the best washing performance, the user selects one of the standard cycles and sensors in the COMBO make an infinitely variable number of adjustments as the cycle progresses. Adjustments are made for load size, incoming water temperature, soil level, rinses required, and other variables. DOOR LOCK The door has an automatic, electrically operated lock system.
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COMBO WATER CIRCULATION The recirculation pump circulates the water during most of the cycle. During the WASH cycle, it runs continuously for 3 minutes and then intermittently throughout the cycle. During the RINSE cycle, it runs continuously as soon as the appropriate amount of rinse water has been added.
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COMBO (Back of COMBO) The air vent must be left open and clear at all times. If the combo is installed in a closet or closed laundry alcove, there must be sufficient clearance and ventilation. The closet should have a full louvered door with at least 800 square inches of open area for ventilation.
COMBO INSTALLATION REMOVE THE SHIPPING BOLTS. INSTALL THE COMBO ON A FIRM, FLAT SURFACE. ADJUST THE FEET TO BE LEVEL. WM3677 COMBO Page 12 of 68 TRAINING MANUAL...
COMBO CONNECTIONS WATER Be sure the rubber washer is inside the hose end. Attach the hoses to the COMBO (red is HOT, blue is COLD). Tighten them firmly but don’t strip the plastic threads on the washer connections. DRAIN The drain pipe should be firmly attached to the standpipe or the laundry tub or sink where it drains.
COMBO CONTROL PANEL The control panel is located on the front of the COMBO. All options are available from the control panel. WM3677 COMBO Page 14 of 68 TRAINING MANUAL...
COMBO PROGRAM CHART (WASHING) This chart shows the components and their times of operation in the various wash cycles. Remember that this time estimate is for the basic cycles before the fuzzy logic adjustments are made. The dryer can be set to dry for a specific time (30/60/90/120 minutes) or it can use a sensor to determine when the clothes are dry.
COMBO DETERGENT DISPENSER The dispenser drawer is a multi-chambered reservoir that allows the user to add all the appropriate laundry additives before starting the cycle. It has a place for pre-wash detergent, main wash detergent, fabric softener, and bleach. Powdered or liquid detergents may be used, but softener and bleach must be liquids.
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COMBO product into the tub. It is mixed with water before contacting the laundry to prevent spotting or damaging the fabric. Notice that the pre-wash and main wash fill tubes enter the dispenser at an angle. If one or the other fill valve is opened, the water goes into the appropriate detergent compartment.
COMBO TEST MODE The COMBO must be empty and off to enter TEST MODE. 1. Press and hold the SPIN SPEED and SOIL LEVEL buttons. 2. Press the POWER button. The buzzer will sound twice. 3. Press START/PAUSE repeatedly to cycle through the test modes. HOW TO CHECK THE WATER LEVEL FREQUENCY WM3677 COMBO Page 18 of 68...
COMBO TEST OPERATION Always test the COMBO for proper operation after installation and after any repairs or adjustments are made. Use this flow chart. WM3677 COMBO Page 19 of 68 TRAINING MANUAL...
COMBO ERROR CODES • If you press START/PAUSE when an error code is displayed, the error code will disappear and the COMBO will go into PAUSE status. (Exception: PE) • In a case of PE, tE, or dE, if the error is not resolved within 20 seconds, the COMBO will power OFF.
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COMBO DISASSEMBLY and REPAIR CONTROL PANEL Unplug the COMBO before disassembly and repair. Remove the two screws on the top of the back plate. Slide the top plate backward and lift it, as shown. Disconnect the Display PWB connectors. (3 connectors) Remove the dispenser drawer.
COMBO MAIN PWB Disconnect the POWER connector and the SENSOR SWITCH assembly. Remove the protective cover by lifting the plastic clips around the top and sides. Disconnect all the connectors. Note that they are all different shapes and colors to prevent any mistakes upon replacement.
COMBO DISPENSER Remove the top plate. Remove the dispenser. Remove the two screws from the front of the dispenser. Remove the clamp and the large hose on the back of the dispenser. Leave the small feed hoses on the dispenser. Disconnect the electrical connectors on the valves.
COMBO NOISE FILTER Unplug the power connection from the MAIN PWB. Disconnect the two connectors from the power cord. Remove the screw and ring connector for the ground. Replace the screw and any wires other than the ground for the noise filter. Remove the screw securing the noise filter to the frame of the COMBO.
COMBO FRONT CABINET COVER Remove the four screws from the top edge of the front cabinet cover. Remove the screw behind the filter cover. Use a putty knife or screwdriver on both sides (one at a time) of the filter cover and pull it out. Remove the screw that was hidden by the filter cover.
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COMBO Tilt out the cabinet cover. Disconnect the door switch connector. (Don’t forget it when you put the cover back on!) Lift the cabinet cover (front) off and set it aside where it will not fall or be damaged. Remove the gasket clamp on the tub side.
COMBO DOOR Open the door. Remove the seven screws from the hinge cover. Put a flat screwdriver into the hinge opening and gently pry off the hinge cover. Remove the screw from the lower hinge pin. Lift the door off the hinge. BE CAREFUL! The door is heavy! DOOR LOCK SWITCH ASSEMBLY Open the door.
COMBO MOTOR The direct drive motor is a brushless DC motor built on the shaft of the drum. The elimination of belts and pulleys allows greater efficiency and reliability with less noise and vibration. The use of direct current allows the MICOM to control both the speed and the direction of rotation.
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COMBO MOTOR (continued) This motor is a 36-pole DC direct-drive motor. There are 12 magnets permanently attached to the rotor. Each magnet is opposite 3 poles of the stator at any given time. A Hall Effect sensor is mounted on the stator. It counts the poles of the magnets as the rotor turns to feedback the information to the controller.
COMBO MOTOR (continued) Remove the back cover. Remove the large bolt (17 mm) from the center of the rotor. Pull the rotor off the shaft. (You may have to wiggle it off. The shaft is splined. When replacing it, you may need a helper to keep the drum from being pushed forward so the bolt will reach and can be...
COMBO TUB REMOVAL AND REPAIR Removing the tub requires that you first remove the control panel and the front panel. The front panel can be removed without removing the door. (See previous pages for this procedure.) When the front has been removed, it is easy to remove the tub.
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COMBO TUB REMOVAL AND REPAIR, continued. Remove the back cover. (Six screws.) Remember to drain the water if you haven’t already done it. Remove the large bolt securing the rotor. This is much easier if there is an assistant available to hold the drum still on the inside while loosening the bolt.
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COMBO TUB REMOVAL AND REPAIR, continued. Remove the clamp where the dryer duct connects to the gasket. Separate the gasket and duct for when the tub comes out. This will allow the dryer assembly to remain in place when the tub comes out.
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COMBO TUB REMOVAL AND REPAIR, continued. Open the spring clip on each side where the spring supports the tub. Lift the springs out of the holders and take the tub out through the front of the COMBO. (This may require a helper!) Separate the tub halves to remove the drum.
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COMBO TUB REMOVAL AND REPAIR, continued. Remove two bolts from the end on the spider of the drum. Then remove the screw on the outside of the drum. Squeeze the sides of the baffle slightly to release the positioning tabs. Repairing or replacing the roller jet (baffle) requires removing the drum.
COMBO WATER LEVEL SWITCH The water level detector switch monitors the water level and feeds this information to the MICOM. The sensor reads air pressure in an air chamber on the tub. The air pressure changes in relation to the depth of the water, moving a diaphragm in the switch.
COMBO PUMP Remove the cabinet (front). Remove the pump hose, the bellows, and the circulation hose from the pump body. Remove the two screws on the front plate. Push the pump backward and lift it out. (See drawing.) The drain pump and the circulating pump are attached to either side of the filter housing.
COMBO WATER HEATER Remove the front cover. Separate the connectors from the heater element. Remove the nut (also the ground connection) and pull the heater out. THERMISTOR Remove the front cover. Disconnect the thermistor at the white connector. Pull the thermistor out by the bracket.
COMBO BALL SENSOR (Unbalance Switch) The BALL SENSOR is so named DIODE (light emitting) because it contains a small ball covering an even smaller hole. The ball rests so it blocks the light from the LED above from shining through the hole to light BALL the phototransistor below.
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COMBO BALL SENSOR (continued) Remove the four screws and the back cover. Remove the single screw that secures the sensor (bottom right as you face the back of the COMBO.) Separate the connector. WM3677 COMBO Page 54 of 68 TRAINING MANUAL...
COMBO DRYER REPAIR The dryer portion of the COMBO is a condenser type dryer. It works on the principal that water condenses on a cool surface, similar to moisture collecting on a cold drink on a hot and humid summer day. A fan circulates air through the warming duct, drum, and condenser and over and over.
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COMBO Dryer Repair, continued Release the clamp and remove the dryer water supply hose at the solenoid end. Lift out the condenser duct assembly. Be careful to avoid damaging the boot. Leave the hose in the duct end. If this comes out, you must first fit the gasket into the hole in the duct, with the smaller side of the gasket facing the duct.
COMBO MAIN BOARD The main board controls all the functions of the COMBO. All the sensors in the machine report to the main board and the microprocessor makes all adjustments based on sensor input. There are no panel controls for such things as water level or washing time because these are determined via fuzzy logic based on the selected cycle and sensor input.