Top Load Washing Machine Installation Test
User Guide page 15 Installation Test Instructions will proceed with the task if and only if the washing machine has been initially put in Normal Cycle . Under any other cycle the test will not be undertaken.
Going on a few years now, Top Load washers, starting with model WT7100CW prototype, had factory engineers incorporate an installation test for customers to run in order to assure the machine is installed properly with respect to inlet water supply, jet spray, impeller wheel, drum movement and draining.
Note
- Before proceeding with the installation test, the customer must POWER ON the washer, set the WASH CYCLE to NORMAL then POWER DOWN the unit to finally proceed with page 15 instructions.
- These steps
“Power ON → Set Wash Cycle to NORMAL → Power OFF → Proceed with Installation Test Instructions”
must be followed in that order else, the test will not take place. IT IS IMPERATIVE that between turning the washer ON then OFF, that the wash cycle be set to NORMAL .
- Try to press and hold the SPIN & SOIL buttons immediately after pressing the POWER button when starting the Installation Test.
Try this
Check if the washer is properly installed and run a test cycle.
- Make sure the tub is empty. Do not load anything in the tub for this test.
- Press the Power Button
- Press and hold the spin and soil buttons simultaneously until
an appears in the display.
Note
For accurate instruction on how to activate Installation Test on your top load washer, you may want to check this link:
How to LG Washer Top Load enter in test mode and list of all errors codes WT7900HBA.
Please note that it may differ from the product you purchased. But ideally this is how you do an Installation Test.
After you press the
Power Button, press and hold the
Spin and Soil button simultaneously in
LESS THAN ONE SECOND.
Do not wait for the chime to finish when you power on your top load washer.
Note
- The
is displayed first 
, 
and 
or is displayed.
- The indication is different for each model.
- Press the Start/Pause button.
The washer will start the test, which will last about 3 minutes. The test automaticaly checks the water inlet hoses and the drain hose.
- Check the display for results.
If error code is displayed, refer to the following guide.
Check if the washer is properly installed and run a test cycle.
- Make sure that the tub is empty. Do not load anything in the tub for this test. Make sure that the water faucets for the washer are fully turned on.
- Press the Power Button
- Press and hold the Temp. and Water/Rinse buttons at the same time until the LEDs for the cycle status (Wash/Rinse/Spin) all light up.
- Press the Start/Pause button.
- The test will run for about 3 minutes
- The test automatically checks the water inlet hoses and the drain hose.
- Check the Wash, Rinse and Spin LEDs for results
- LEDs are all off: Initial test results are normal.
- LEDs are all on: Previous test results were normal.
- LEDs are flashing: Previous test resulted in an error.
- At the end of the test cycle, The washer will shut off automatically after a short delay
- Check the display for results.
Refer to the chart below before calling for service.
This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.
