WM2140CW (ABWEEUS) LG Washer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Douglas R from COLUMBUS, IN
- Parts Used:
- 4986ER0004F
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Water leaking from front of washing machine
-Unplug washer
-Turn off water supply
-Pull machine away from wall
-Remove two screws on the back holding the top panel in place
-Slide top panel toward the back and remove
-Unplug electrical conectors to the control panel, remove screws and take out panel.
-Remove lint trap plastic door cover bottom front left and screw holding plastic housing.
-Take housing out.
-Remove screw that is behind plastic panel holding front panel.
-Using spanner, release spring clamp holding gasket to the front panel.
-Remove top screws holding front panel on and take off panel.
-Remove hose clamp and hose at bottom of gasket.
-Release inner spring clamp on gasket to washer drum and take out gasket.
-Install new gasket and spring clap to drum.
-Reverse the order to reassemble.
-Turn off water supply
-Pull machine away from wall
-Remove two screws on the back holding the top panel in place
-Slide top panel toward the back and remove
-Unplug electrical conectors to the control panel, remove screws and take out panel.
-Remove lint trap plastic door cover bottom front left and screw holding plastic housing.
-Take housing out.
-Remove screw that is behind plastic panel holding front panel.
-Using spanner, release spring clamp holding gasket to the front panel.
-Remove top screws holding front panel on and take off panel.
-Remove hose clamp and hose at bottom of gasket.
-Release inner spring clamp on gasket to washer drum and take out gasket.
-Install new gasket and spring clap to drum.
-Reverse the order to reassemble.
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- Customer:
- Douglas R. from NEGAUNEE, MI
- Parts Used:
- EBF49827801
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Socket set
Washer would not operate. It displayed an error code not described in manual
From previous experiences with other washers, i.e., Sears, I decided it was the mother board or the door latch component. Ordered the electronics and then the discovery that LG has an APP for iPhone. Loaded the app, placed the phone next the washer and pushed the button on the washer. The washer "talked" to the iPhone and within 15 seconds it told me there was a problem with the thermistor. Opened the back of the washer and looked under the tub for the thermistor and found the 2 connecting wires were hanging loose. Put the wires back into the thermistor connection and everything was back working.
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- Customer:
- MARY from ANDERSON, IN
- Parts Used:
- EBF49827801
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Alarms about "Door Open"
Just removed the top cover only. Reached down and unplugged the door switch. Then removed the switch with 2 phillips head screws. Replaced with new switch. Reached down and plugged that new switch in. Problem solved!
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- Customer:
- Gloria D. from MEMPHIS, TN
- Parts Used:
- AGM73610701
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
broken retainer
pops right into hole
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- Customer:
- Charles from EATON, CO
- Parts Used:
- EBF49827801
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Door Lock Switch Replacement
The video from PartSelect showed removing the retaining ring from the rubber washer tub boot to then allow access the door lock located behind the boot for replacement. That ring can sometimes be a real pain to put back on. This can be avoided altogether!
It's much easier to access the door lock switch by removing the two retaining screws on the top cover of the washer found in the back of the machine. Remove the top cover and you can then reach down to remove the wiring connector, unscrew the two phillips screws on the front of the door latch and remove the door lock. Put the new switch on in reverse order; plug in the connector, replace all screws and the top cover, and you are done! This method took than 10 minutes from start to finish.
Please note that the washer should be unplugged from power while working on any electrical component.
It's much easier to access the door lock switch by removing the two retaining screws on the top cover of the washer found in the back of the machine. Remove the top cover and you can then reach down to remove the wiring connector, unscrew the two phillips screws on the front of the door latch and remove the door lock. Put the new switch on in reverse order; plug in the connector, replace all screws and the top cover, and you are done! This method took than 10 minutes from start to finish.
Please note that the washer should be unplugged from power while working on any electrical component.
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- Customer:
- Thomas from FENTON, MO
- Parts Used:
- EBF49827801
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The locking mechanism had a fault and would not lock so the washer continually posted the locking error
Followed the video supplied by this site and everything was as described!
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- Customer:
- David from SAINT CHARLES, IL
- Parts Used:
- 4738ER1004B
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Leaking hose
2 hose clamps and a hose, easy! This would be a very common cause of leaks in washers due to all the movement inside.
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- Customer:
- Jason from S HAMILTON, MA
- Parts Used:
- 4738ER1004B
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Leak in top washer hose
Super straightforward to diagnose and repair.
There was puddle under the washer.
I removed the top (screws in rear, slide top toward rear slightly and lift) and followed the trail of water up to the top washer hose between the drum and detergent tray.
Two hose clamps to remove and replace, then replace the top and ready to go.
There was puddle under the washer.
I removed the top (screws in rear, slide top toward rear slightly and lift) and followed the trail of water up to the top washer hose between the drum and detergent tray.
Two hose clamps to remove and replace, then replace the top and ready to go.
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- Customer:
- Tom from BETHEL PARK, PA
- Parts Used:
- EBF49827801
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Washer wouldn't start when I closed the door. Door lock error code presented
Took the sealing ring off the gasket, unscrewed the door lock with two screws. Unplugged it. Plugged the new one in, screwed it back in. Put the ring back on and it started right up.
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- Customer:
- Barry from WAUSAU, WI
- Parts Used:
- EBF49827801
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
replace door locking mechanism
remove 2 screws from top panel - pull top panel back and lift off washer. reach down on front side and remove wire harness that is attached to door lock assembly. remove the 2 screws on front of door lock,remove and replace with new assembly. attach wire harness and then tighten assembly with the 2 screws. replace top of washer panel and tighten with 2 screws.
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- Customer:
- Dennis from Sauk City, WI
- Parts Used:
- 5214FR3188G
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
drain hose was full of cracks
Slide out double stack unit, take the back off, stand on my head and reach in to remove hose clamo off pump hose. slide new hose on and clamp, but back on, and slide washer/dryer stack back in to place.
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- Customer:
- Anne from MONROE, NY
- Parts Used:
- AGM73610701
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Magnetic door plunger broke off, then got stuck inside the door and couldn't be removed for replacement.
I used another magnet to pull the old plunger out of the door and replaced it with the new part.
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- Customer:
- Larry from IOWA PARK, TX
- Parts Used:
- AGM73610701
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Door plunger had a broken tooth and would not stay in place.
Just put in the new one.
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- Customer:
- Bobbie Joan from ASHEVILLE, NC
- Parts Used:
- AGM73610701
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Door would not close because the part that was in the door that held it closed kept falling out.
Order the part through PartsSelect. It arrived in a few days and I (an 81 year old woman) replaced it within minutes with no help needed. It was super easy.
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- Customer:
- Frank from SMITHVILLE, TX
- Parts Used:
- AGM73610701
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
One Plunger latch broken off.
Line up the plunger with the existing slots in the door and push in.
NOTE: When testing it was evident that the magnet was not as strong as the original one. I would rate as one step up from useless.
NOTE: When testing it was evident that the magnet was not as strong as the original one. I would rate as one step up from useless.
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