Top 20 LG WM2455 Front Load Washer Questions & Answers

Do a tub clean cycle. Hottest water, no clothes, cup of bleach in washer, fill bleach dispenser with bleach, fill softener with bleach. Run once or twice. The 'grease' is actually residue from liquid detergent and/or softener. So stop using liquid detergent and switch to powdered (no residue believe it or not). Use plain white vinegar in place of softener. The acid eliminates the mildew residue and also helps get detergent residue out of your clothes. Good luck.

No... it is not safe to operate with the top loose... Watch the video... Then find you EXACT MACHINE. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/lg-hinge-4774fr3118b-ap4437237.html#autoplay

CL is child lock. Press and hold the child lock button(maybe a key icon) for three seconds to unlock

most likely it is the motor position sensor also known as a hall sensor. very common issue on older lg washers. easy fix, inexpensive fix--$20. check out appliancepartspros.com or repairclinic.com for excellent videos on how to replace. type in make/model and you will find videos. replace with oem/lg part. do not get oem equivalent part. good luck.

It seems that the Main Control Board of your washing machine is playing up. The fact that when you unplug the machine from the mains, the main control board resets itself and you are able to start the machine points in this direction.

If the washer is leaking water the drain pump might have a hole or crack. Or, the bearings might be worn out. Replace the drain pump if it is leaking water, they're not repairable. Check the condition of the drain hose that connects the tub to the pump.

have you cleaned the pipes out there may be a blockage do look at where the pipe pops off from??? and where it goes on ??that may want cleaning out????

sounds like a door lock issue , i would replace the door lock if you are not getting any error codes. door lock error would be a DL

You can also gain access from the back by removing the back panel...The top on this washer can also be removed..Remove the dispenser cover...Take a putty knife..Insert it in between the top cover and the cabinet ..Push in the tabs located 4 inches in from the sides.

The tub was slipping on the motor and when loaded would not spin. I noted when accessing through the back panel that the rotor bolt was loose, probably from the factory as the unit has been used less than two years. When I inspected the rotor, the plastic insert that is screwed into the rotor housing and provides the splined hole that fits over the splined shaft from the motor/stator, the plastic ridges had been destroyed. There are three screws mounting the plastic piece onto the rotor so it appears that the designers anticipated selling replacement for the plastic piece alone. So far this evening, I've only been able to find complete rotor assemblies costing $100+.So, bottom line, your rotor may just be loose.

After searching for the answer as to why my LG WM2455H wouldn't start unless I unplugged it and then plugged it again, and trying many "solutions", such as holding the power and start buttons for x amount of seconds, I finally found one that worked. Just before ordering a new control panel, I decided to search one more time for an answer, and found a young man claim that his uncle told him the answer to solving the problem. It's a little weird, and I was very skeptical, as you will be, but it DID WORK to let my washer power on after running cycles of wash. Here it is: Within 12 seconds, push in the POWER button and let go, then open and close the washer door, repeat by pushing in power button again, and let it go, then immediately open and close the washer door again. Do this six times within a 12 second time span. According to the young man on youtube, this procedure RESETS the controls. I would still be a little skeptical, except my machine behaves like it's suppose to now. PLUS, I did nothing that might be attributed to the solution (except think about how I was going to move the heavy washer away from the wall to replace the Control Panel I planned to buy). So, I hope this works for you. It certainly saved me a lot of time and money.

These doors are usually on a timer and so won't be released for opening until a couple of minutes have passed by after turning the machine off.Assuming you've already allowed for this, try giving the door a good firm push (closing) on the mechanism. It may just have caught partially closed.

The problem may be with the lock itself. Check to see if there is any signs of wear at the lock and lid assembly. Post back your findings and I will look for a service manual for your unit.Regards,Richard

hello, did you check the water pump? some times gets clog, you can find it removing the back panel.

It appears your dual inlet water valve has failed in this instance.

For replacement parts - head on over to PartSelect.com or RepairClinic.com and enter in your full model number for a full parts listing.
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PartSelect has a great schematic database for locating the part on your unit and great "testimonials" for each part that often times includes HOW-TO information.
RepairClinic has pictures of each part they sell and also a great how-to and troubleshooting for basic repairs.


If your unit has never been serviced - there should still be an original service manual enclosed in plastic taped to the inside of the shell.
In the service manual are Error codes, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting steps you can follow.


Anything too complicated or beyond your scope should be handled by a professional.

If you think you want to tackle the repair - and have gotten stuck on a step - reply to your question and I will be glad to help you out.




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The part can only be purchase at the store were the washer is been purchase and also at the manufacture store or web site (i.e you can order for the part from the manufacture site) and will be send down to your address.

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The machine identifies and indicates some operational errors through a series of beeps.As you are using LG WM2455 Front load Washer it is showing error message The error message "DE" This error signal beep during drain.Unhook/clean drain pipe and press the 'Start/Pause' button to continue cycle.Thanks for your question.

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

This is a common problem with many machines.
I suspect that it is the conditioner/softener tray which needs a thorough clean, paying particular attention to the sentences in BOLD
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Remove the complete drawer. To do this you will have to do one of the following-

• Top catch- push down the lip/catch at the middle rear and pull the drawer out (that's how our Bosch one is removed)
• release the catches underneath (our daughter's Indesit) or
• lift upwards on the tray as it is coming out to clear the lip underneath.

Once out identify which tray is for the conditioner- the others are simply 'chutes' and open-ended.
It will normally have some sort of cover over it which you must remove to expose the little stuck up pipe/tube. On some models there is just a small individual cap over the tube but on others the cover is part of the tray's plastic top. The tube is down which the conditioner and water should siphon. It is likely to be blocked by 'gunge'- a mix of powder and conditioner. The whole of the tray, particularly this pipe and the bit which fits over it, must be completely clean and clear for it to operate correctly. It is worthwhile checking fairly regularly.

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Thanks and good luck!
John C

The pump is stopped up. if you turn the washer on its side and look underneath, you will find a black hose that is bi directional. to one side it is connected to the pump, this will be the side closest to the front where the pump filter is located. if you remove that hose, take the pump assembly out by removing the screws in the front access panel and then clean it out, you should have the problem solved. Also, the pump assembly has three screws in the top that separate it from the filter assembly, remove those three screws and you will see a turbine. be sure to mark your black and brown wire to the pump before unplugging. make sure that the turbine turns freely and is not locked up, if it is stuck, you need a new pump.

remove the front of the machine, then you'll have access to the complete gasket