LG F1481TD washing machine
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1. LG Life s Good OWNER S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE Before beginning installation read these instructions carefully This will simplify installation and ensure that the washer is installed correctly and safely Leave these instructions near the washer after installation for future reference F1481TD 1 9 1 9 F1281TD 1 9 FIO81TD 1 9 P No MFL62644974 www lg com Contents Contents cee 2 Product Features 00 3 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 4 Basic safety precautions ee 5 Save these instructions eee 6 Specifications 0 0 0 c 7 Installation Removing packing nonias 8 Removing transit bolts 0 8 Installation place requirements 9 Connecting water supply hose 11 Installation of drain hose X LeyeliNgssnesnnnasnannn naia How to use washer Operating washing machine 16 Care before washing 17 Washing program table 18 Extra Options seerne Operating data Control PaNnGleveiv ceiesnusvievecsisei Additional program s es 22 ime Delay ssiri 20 Cr6asSe Cale uieii niii 20 PAV OMG ninna 20 Pre WASH vaicscssesccsevessesssnssvsccssoorse sieves 20 OPTIONS rusinea Option1 Option2 Other FUNCIONS iiion RINSEFSPIM osaconinirnnissidananuns Spin Only osses2. e The laundry process can reduce the flame retardant of fabrics To avoid such a result carefully follow the garment manufacturer s wash and care instructions Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances such as wax oil paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Oil may remain in the tub after a whole cycle resulting in fire during drying So do not load oiled clothes e Do not slam the washer door closed or try to force the door open when locked This could result in damage to the washer e When the machine runs high temperature the front door may be very hot Don t touch it e To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning When unplugging power cord do not pull out by grasping the cord Otherwise the power cord may be damaged e Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug Important safety instructions E Basic safety precautions A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using the washer follow
3. Detergent for Detergent for main wash pre wash UW LL gt Adding fabric softener e Do not exceed the maximum fill line Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes Close the dispenser drawer slowly e Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days Fabric softener could be harden e Softener will automatically be added during the last rinse cycle Do not open the drawer when water is supplied e Solvents benzene etc should not be used o NOTE e Do not pour fabric softener directly on the clothes 26 Adding detergent gt Detergent dosage e Detergent should be used according to the instruction of the detergent manufacture e If too much detergent is used too many suds can occur and this will decrease the washing result or cause heavy load to the motor e It is recommended that you use powdered detergent for best results e If you wish to use liquid detergent follow guidelines provided by the detergent manufacturer e You can pour liquid detergent directly into the main detergent drawer if you are starting the cycle immediately e Please do not use liquid detergent if you are using Time Delay as the liquid may harden or if you have selected Pre Wash e If too many suds occur please reduce the detergent amount e Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness size and so
4. Anti limescale e g Calgon to the Main wash compartment Close the dispenser drawer slowly Power On and then press and hold Rinse and Spin button for 3 seconds then gi will be displayed on the LED display Press the Start Pause button to start After the cycle is complete leave the door open to allow the washer door opening flexible gasket and door glass to dry e Do not add any detergent to the detergent compartments e Excessive suds may generate and leak from the washer A CAUTION If there is a child be careful not to leave the door open for too long E Door Lock amp Detecting Door Lock For safety reasons the door will lock while machine is in use and the Door Lock icon will light up You can safely open the door after the Door Lock icon turns off Detecting icon will light up when washing machining rotates slowly and detects how much laundry is loaded in the drum It will take a short time 25 Adding detergent E Adding detergent and fabric softener gt The dispenser drawer e Main wash only gt LL e Pre Wash Main Wash gt L LL AWARNING Keep all washing detergents away from children as there is danger of poisoning e Too much detergent bleach or softener may cause an overflow e Be sure to use the appropriate amount of detergent Fabric softener 8
5. Films Styrofoam can be dangerous for children There is a risk of suffocation Keep all packaging well away from children E Removing transit bolts To prevent internal damage during transport the 4 special bolts are locked Before operating the washer remove the bolts along with the rubber bungs If they are not removed it may cause heavy vibration noise and malfunction 1 Unscrew the 4 bolts with the spanner supplied 2 Take out the 4 bolts along with the rubber bungs by slightly twisting the bung o NOTE e Keep the transit bolts for future use 3 Close the holes with the caps supplied Transit bolt sp Installation E Installation place requirements gt Location e Level floor Allowable slope under entire washer is 1 e Power outlet Must be within 1 5 meters of either side of location of washer Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance e Additional Clearance For Wall 10cm rear 2cm right amp left side Do not place or store laundry products on top of washer at any times They can damage the finish or controls gt Positioning e Install the washer on a flat hard floor e Make sure that air circulation around the washer is not impeded by carpets rugs etc e Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor with pieces of wood cardboard or similar materials under the washer e If it is impossible to avoid positioning the washer next to a gas cooker or co
6. 0 kgf cm e Do not strip or crossthread when connecting inlet hose to the valve e If the water supply pressure is more than 1000 kPa a decompression device should be installed e Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if necessary gt Step1 Check rubber seal inlet hose e Two rubber seals are supplied with the water inlet hoses They are used for preventing water leaks Make sure the connection to taps is sufficiently tight connector Rubber seal gt Step2 Connect hose to water tap Type A Connecting Screw type hose to tap with thread e Screw the hose connector onto water supply tap Upper 1 Unscrew the adapter ring plate and the 4 connector Rubber adapter retaining screws packing 2 Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight connection Tighten the adapter ring plate and the 4 screws 3 Push the water supply hose vertically upwards so that the rubber packing within the hose can adhere completely to the tap and then tighten it by screwing it to Water supply the right hose 11 Installation Type C Connecting one touch type hose to tap without thread Ring plate Guide plate Horizontal tap A 12 Please use the horizontal tap Extension tap Square tap SF 1 Unscrew the adapter ring plate and the 4 adapter retaining screws 2 Remove the guide plate if the tap is too
7. basic precautions including the following e Before discarding an old machine e To reduce the risk of personal injury unplug it Render the plug useless adhere to all industry recommended Cut off the cable directly behind the safety procedures including the use appliance to prevent misuse of long sleeved gloves and safety When a product was under water glasses Failure to follow all of the safety Please call service center There is a warnings in this manual could result in risk of electric shock and fire property personal injury or death Appliance connected to the water Do not push down the door mains using new hose sets Old hose excessively when washer door open sets should not be reused This could topple over the washer E Save these instructions GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance e Do not use an adapter this will defeat the grounding plug e If you don t have the proper outlet consult an electrician A WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock Check wit
8. display shows the settings estimated time remaining options and status messages for your washer The display will remain on through the cycle Options e This allows you to select an additional cycle and will light when selected How to use washer E Additional program Time Delay You can set a time delay so that the washing machine will start automatically and finish after a specified time interval NOTE e The delay time is the time to the end of the programme not the start The actual running time may vary due to water temperature wash load and other factors 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a cycle 3 Touch the Time Delay button and set time required 4 Press the Start Pause button Crease Care If you want to prevent creasing select Crease Care option 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a cycle 3 Touch the Crease Care button 4 Press the Start Pause button 22 d Favorite Favorite program allows you to store a customized wash cycle for future use 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a cycle 3 Select the course Washing method number of rinses spin speed water temperature etc 4 Touch and hold Favorite program button for 3 seconds The Favorite program is now stored for future use To reuse the program select Favorite program and press the Start Pause Pre Wash If the laundry is heavily soiled Pre Wash course is effective 1 Press the Power
9. extension set on electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture A CAUTION e The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision e Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance gt BS plug safety details for U K user Important Green and The wires in this mains lead are coloured in ences accordance with the following code rown Live Fuse Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Blue Neutral Cord grip Brown Live This appliance must be earthed As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured Green or Green and Yellow The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red Ifa 13 amp BS 1363 plug is used fit a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse 10_ Installation E Connecting water supply hose e Water supply pressure must be between 100 kPa and 1000 kPa 1 0 10
10. large to fit the adapter 3 Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight connection Tighten the adapter ring plate and the 4 screws 4 Pull the connector latch plate down push the inlet hose onto the adapter and release the connector latch plate Make sure the adapter locks into place NOTE e After connecting inlet hose to water tap turn on the water tap to flush out foreign substances dirt sand or sawdust in the water lines Let water drain into a bucket and check the water temperature e Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose and that they are not crushed gt When your washer has two valves e The Inlet hose which has red connector is for the hot water tap e If the washer has two valves the energy is saved by using hot valve e After completing connection if water leaks from the hose repeat the same steps Use the most conventional type of faucet for water supply In case the faucet is square or too big remove the spacing ring before inserting the faucet into the adaptor Installation E Installation of drain hose e The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor Water in the washer does not drain or about 100 cm drains slowly e Securing the drain hose correctly will about 145 cm protect the floor from damage due to water leakage e If the drain hose is too long do not force back i
11. loads may produce a thumping sound This is usually normal e Have all the transit bolts and packing been removed e Are all the feet resting firmly on the ground Stop washer check drum and drain filter If noise continues after washer is restarted call your authorised service centre If sound continues washer is probably out of balance Stop and redistribute wash load If not removed during installation refer to Installation guide for removing transit bolts Wash load may be unevenly distributed in drum Stop washer and rearrange wash load Water leaks Oversudsing Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly Water in the washer does not drain or drains slowly 32 Fill hoses or drain hose are loose at tap or washer e House drain pipes are clogged e Water supply is not adequate in area e Water supply tap is not completely open e Water inlet hose s are kinked e The filter of the inlet hose s clogged e Drain hose is kinked or clogged e The drain filter is clogged Check and tighten hose connections Unclog drain pipe Contact plumber if necessary Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent may cause excessive foaming which may result in water leaks Check another tap in the house Fully open tap Straighten hose Check the filter of the inlet hose Clean and straighten the drain hose Clean the drain filter Troubleshooting guide Symp
12. of the product or the replacement of a defective part shall be borne by the owner 36 LG Life s Good For U K Customer CUSTOMER SERVICES Tel 44 0 844 847 LGLG 5454 Fax 44 0 844 847 1413 LGEUK SERVICE WEB SITE http Awww lg com
13. to 17 page 2 Open the door and load laundry 3 Press the Power button 4 Select a Program Refer to 18 20 page Select options at this time Refer to 22 25 page E Additional Program E Temperature E Spin Speed E Other functions 5 Add detergent Refer to 26 27 page 6 Press the Start Pause button 16 How to use washer E Care before washing Wash temperature E Normal machine wash iw Permanent press g Delicate Hana wash T Do not wash 2 Sort laundry by Soili Wash oling ftemperature Colour Fabric type left during manufacturing Care Labels Look for a care label on your clothes This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed Sorting To get the best results sort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle Water temperature and spin speed and different fabrics need to be washed in different ways Always sort dark colors from pale colors and whites Wash separately as dye and lint transfer can occur causing discolouration of white etc If possible do not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled one e Soil Heavy Normal Light Separate clothes according to amount of soil e Color White Lights Darks Separate white fabrics from colored fabrics e Lint Lint producers Collectors Wash lint producers and lint collectors separately Caring before loading Combine large and
14. 844 847 LGLG 5454 Close the water tap Unplug the power plug Call for service l 44 0 844 847 LGLG 5454 e Over load in motor Allow the washer to stand for 30 minutes to allow the motor to cool then restart the cycle 34 e The washer experienced a power failure Restart the cycle Troubleshooting guide NOTE e SMARTDIAGNOSIS function is available only for the products with a SMARTDIAGNOSIS mark In case of a mobile phone with static option the SMARTDIAGNOSIS function might not operate E Using SMARTDIAGNOSIS e Only use this feature when instructed to do so by the call center The transmission sounds similar to a fax machine and so has no meaning except to the call center e SMARTDIAGNOSIS cannot be activated if the washer does not power up If this happens then troubleshooting must be done without SMARTDIAGNOSIS If you experience problems with your washer call to Customer Information Center Follow the call center agent s instructions and do the following steps when requested 1 Press the Power button to turn on the washer Do not press any other buttons or turn the cycle selector knob 2 When instructed to do so by the call center place the mouthpiece of your phone very close to the Power button al Max 10 mm 3 Touch and hold the Temp button for three seconds while holding the phone mouthpiece to the icon or Power button 4 Keep the p
15. The cycle Dark garments made from cotton Wash prevent decolorization Please use or mixed fabrics 30 C detergent for colored fabrics Cold to 40 C i i i 2 0k Delicate h ai Be ieee aie Delicate easily damaged laundry Wool Te a seta ma Machine washable woolens with 40 C 2 machinewashable woolens pure new wool only Cold to 40 C This cycle provides fast washing c Bae is o r olored laundry which is lightly 30 C Quick 30 a ia small loads and lightly soiled soiled fast Cold to 40 C Intensive Within 60mins provides better Cotton and mix fabrics 60 C 60 washing performance and Special PROGRAM within 60 mins Cold to 60 C 4 0 kg S energy efficiency for normally soiled laundry 18 How to use washer e Water Temperature Select water temperature to suit wash cycles Always follow garment manufacture s care label or instructions when washing e Set program at Cotton Eco 40 C Intensive Half Load Cotton Eco 60 C Intensive Half Load Cotton Eco 60 C Intensive Full Load option for test in accordance in conformity with EN60456 They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumptions for washing that type of cotton laundry Actual water temperature may differ from the declared cycle temperature e The test results depend on water pressure water hardness water inlet temperature room temperature type and amount of load degree of soiling utilized deterge
16. al burning stove an insulating 85x60cm covered with aluminum foil on the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted between the two appliance e The washer must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0 C e Please ensure that when the washer is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown e With the washer installed adjust all four feet using the transit bolt spanner provided ensuring the appliance is stable and a clearance of approximately 20mm is left between the top of the washer and the underside of any work top e This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in a mobile installations such as caravans aircraft etc gt Electrical connection e Do not use an extension cord or double adapter e If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard e Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after use e Connect the machine to an earthed socket in accordance with current wiring regulations e The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible e Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified personnel Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local service center e Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperature below freezing may oc
17. ater tap 2 Unscrew the water inlet hose 3 Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush 4 Tighten up the inlet hose 28 Maintenance E The drain pump filter e The drain filter collects threads and small objects left in the laundry Check regularly that the filter is clean to ensure smooth running of your machine A CAUTION e First drain using the drain hose and then open the pump filter to remove any threads or objects Be careful when draining if the water is hot e Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain pump carrying out emergency emptying or opening the door in an emergency 1 Open the lower cover cap pull out the hose 2 Unplug the drain plug Container to Open the filter by turning to the left collect the drained water 3 Remove any extraneous matter from the pump filter 4 After cleaning turn the pump filter and insert the drain plug 5 Close the lower cover cap 29 Maintenance E Dispenser drawer e After a while detergents and fabric softeners leave a deposit in the drawer e It should be cleaned from time to time with a jet of running water e If necessary it can be removed completely from the machine by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out e To facilitate cleaning the upper part of the fabric softener compartment can be removed 1 Pull out the dispenser drawer 2 Clean the dispenser drawer under water 3 Clean inside the
18. button 2 Select a cycle 3 Touch the Pre Wash button 4 Press the Start Pause button How to use washer E Options Option1 Medic Rinse For best results or for cleaner rinsing e Rinse Spin This can be helpful in preventing fresh stains from setting in fabrics This is a separate cycle Option2 e Time Save This option can be used to reduce the time of a wash program e Intensive If the laundry is normal and heavily soiled Intensive option is effective Temp e By pressing the Temp button the water temperature can be selected Cold 30 C 40 C 60 C 95 C e Water temperature can be selected according to the program Rinse e Rinset Hold Add rinse once then after rinsing process the course is paused until start button is pressed again Normal Hold The course is paused until start button is pressed again when rinse is finished e Rinset Add rinse twice e Rinset Add rinse once E Other functions Rinse Spin 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a cycle 3 Press the Option button Rinse Spin light up 4 Press the Start Pause Spin Only 1 Press the Power button 2 Select the spin speed 3 Press the Start Pause NOTE When you select No Spin it will still rotate for a short time with low speed to drain quickly How to use washer E Child Lock Select this function to lock the buttons on the control assembly to prevent tamperin
19. cur Frozen hoses may burst under pressure The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point e If the appliance is delivered in the winter months and temperatures are below freezing Place the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation d Installation A CAUTION CAUTION concerning the Power cord e Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit that is a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits Check the specification page of this owner s manual to be certain Do not overload wall outlets Overloaded wall outlets loose or damaged wall outlets extension cords frayed power cords or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous Any of these conditions could result in an electric shock or fire e Periodically examine the cord of your appliance and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration unplug it discontinue use of the appliance and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer e Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse such as being twisted kinked pinched closed in a door or walked upon Pay particular attention to plugs wall outlets and the point where the cord exits the appliance If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet device The cord
20. door lock to prevent children being trapped inside What Is Not Covered e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product e If the product is connected to any voltage other than that shown on the rating plate e If the fault is caused by accident neglect misuse or Act of God e If the fault is caused by factors other than normal domestic use or use in accordance with the owner s manual e Provide instruction on use of product or change the set up of the product e If the fault is caused by pests for example rats or cockroaches etc e Noise or vibration that is considered normal for example water drain sound spin sound or warning beeps e Correcting the installation For example levelling the product adjustment of drain e Normal maintenance which is recommended by the owner s manual e Removal of foreign objects substances from the machine including the pump and inlet hose filter For example grit nails bra wires buttons etc e Replace fuses in or correct house wiring or correct house plumbing e Correction of unauthorized repairs e Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance e If this product is used for commercial purpose it is not warranted Example Public places such as public bathroom lodging house training center dormitory If the product is installed outside the normal service area any cost of transportation involved in the repair
21. est temperature on selected cycles More economical with Intelligent Wash system Intelligent Wash System detects the size of load and water temperature and then determines the optimum water level and washing time to minimize energy and water consumption Child Lock The Child Lock prevents children from pressing any button to change the settings during operation Low noise speed control system By sensing the amount of load and balance it evenly distributes load to minimize the spinning noise level 3 Important safety instructions READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage injury to persons or death Your Safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These words mean 4 DANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions A WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions You may be slightly injured o
22. g Child Lock can be set only during the washing cycle Locking the control panel 1 Press the Temp and the Rinse button simultaneously for 3 seconds 2 A beeper will sound and L will appear momentarily on the LED display When the child lock is set all buttons are locked except the Power button NOTE e Turning off the power will not reset the child lock function you must deactivate child lock before you can access any other functions Unlocking the control panel 1 Press the Temp and the Rinse button simultaneously for 3 seconds 2 A beeper will sound and the remaining time for the current programme will reappear on the LED Display E Beep On Off The Beep on off function can be set only during the washing cycle 1 Press the Power button 2 Press the Start Pause button 3 Press and hold the Option2 and Rinse button simultaneously for three seconds to set Beep on off function Once the Beep on off function is set the setting is memorized even after the power is turned off NOTE e If you want to turn off Beeper simply repeat this process 24 How to use washer E Tub Clean Tub Clean is special cycle to clean the inside of the washing machine A higher water level is used in this cycle at higher spin speed Perform this cycle regularly NOTE 1 Remove any clothing or items from the washer and close the door Open the dispenser drawer and add
23. h a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it does not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Specifications Transit bolts Power plug e If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Drawer For detergent and fabric softener Control panel Drain hose Drum Drain pump filter Drain plug N Adjustable feet rn Lower cover cap E Name Front loading washing machine E Power supply 220 240 V 50 Hz E Size 600 mm W x 590 mm D x 850 mm H E Weight 65 kg E Max Watt 2100 W 0 33 W Zhe off mode The left on mode E Wash capacity 8 kg E Permissible water pressure 100 1000 kPa 1 0 10 0 kgf cm x The appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the unit E Accessories Inlet hose 1EA 3 Option Hot Cold 2EA Spanner D gt Installation E Removing packing 1 Remove the cardboard box and styrofoam packing 2 Lift the washing machine and remove the base packing 3 Remove the tape securing the power supply cord and drain hose 4 Remove the inlet hose from the drum NOTE e Keep the spanner provided for future use Spanner AWARNING e Packaging material e g
24. he risk of falling off 14 Installation gt Concrete floors e The installation surface must be clean dry and level e Install washer on a flat hard floor gt Tile floors Slippery floors e Position each foot on the Tread Mate and level the machine to suit Cut Tread Mate into 70x70 mm sections and stick the pieces on to the dry tile where machine is to be placed e Tread Mate is a self adhesive material used on ladders amp steps that prevents slipping gt Wooden floors Suspended floors e Wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration Ribbehe is e To prevent vibration we recommend you place rubber cups under each foot under washer at least 15mm thick secured to at least 2 floor beams with screws e If possible install the washer in one of the corners of the room where the floor is more stable e Fit the rubber cups to reduce vibration e You can obtain the rubber cups p no 4620ER4002B from the LG spares dept NOTE e Proper placement and leveling of the washer will ensure long regular and reliable operation e The washer must be 100 horizontal and stand firmly in position e It must not Seesaw across corners under load e The installation surface must be clean free from floor wax and other lubricant coatings e Do not let the feet of the washer get wet If feet of the washer get wet slipping may occur 15 How to use washer E Operating washing machine 1 Sort Laundry Refer
25. hone in place until the tone transmission has finished This takes about 17 seconds and the display will count down the time e For best results do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted e If the call center agent is not able to get an accurate recording of the data you may be asked to try again e Pressing the Power button during the transmission will shut off the SMARTDIAGNOSIS 5 Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped resume your conversation with the call center agent who will then be able to assist you using the information transmitted for analysis at the call to Customer information center 35 Terms of Warranty Disposal of your old appliance 1 When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC 2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities 3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health 4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance EE lease contact your city office waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product NOTE e When disposing of the appliance cut off the mains cable destroy the plug and disable the
26. il level of the load For best results avoid oversudsing A WARNING Do not let the detergent harden Doing so may lead to blockages poor rinse performance or bad odor NOTE e Full load according to manufacturer s recommendation e Part load 3 4 of the normal amount e Minimum load 1 2 of full load e Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the cycle gt Adding water softener e A water softener such as Anti limescale e g Calgon can be used to cut down on the use of detergent in extremely hard water areas Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging First add detergent and then the water softener e Use the quantity of detergent as for soft water 1 Open the door and put tablets into the drum 2 Load the laundry into the drum and close the door al _ gt Maintenance e Before cleaning the washer interior unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards e Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of time e g holiday especially if there is no floor drain gully in the immediate vicinity E The water inlet filter e E icon will be displayed on the control panel when water does not enter the detergent drawer e If water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit the water inlet filter may become clogged It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time 1 Turn off the w
27. in Cotton 40 C 94 44 53 53 39 0 66 Cotton Eco 60 C 120 44 53 53 49 0 74 _ Skin Care 40 C 105 44 53 53 39 0 66 20 How to use washer E Control panel SMARTDIAGNOSIS function is available only for the products with Option Additional program a SMARTDIAGNOSIS mark Button LED display buttons Cotton Sports Wear Press amp Hold 3sec for Tub Clean Function Cotton Eco Dark Wash Mix Delicate Easy Care Wool Duvet Intensive 60 Baby Care Ss Quick 30 Rinset Skin Care Silent Wash EE inset R Wi V N E a Temp Mo o D JA 1 y i svat l En l4 Power Program Start Pause Temp Child Rinse Tub Spin Beep button dial button Button Lock Button Clean Button On Off Power Additional program e Press the Power button to turn power on and off e To cancel the Time Delay function the power button should be pressed Program dial e Programs are available according to the laundry type e Lamp will light up to indicate selected program Start Pause e This Start Pause button is used to start wash cycle or pause the wash cycle e If temporary stop of wash cycle is needed press the Start Pause button e When in Pause the power is turned off automatically after 4 minutes e Use these buttons to select the desired cycle options for the selected cycle LED display e The
28. ly cleaners labelled washer safe E Cold conditions If the washer is stored in an area where freezing may occur or moved in freezing temperatures follow these instructions to prevent damage to the washer e Turn off water supply tap e Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses e Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet e Add 1gallon 3 8L of nontoxic recreational vehicle RV antifreeze into an empty wash drum Close the door e Set spin cycle and let washer spin for 1minute to drain out all water Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled e Unplug electrical power cord dry the drum interior and close the door e Remove dispenser drawer drain and dry excess water from the compartments e Store washer in an upright position e To remove antifreeze from washer after storage run empty washer through a complete cycle using detergent Do not add wash load 39 Troubleshooting guide e This washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and diagnose faults at an early stage and react appropriately When the machine does not function properly or does not function at all check the following points before you contact your service provider E Diagnosing Problem Symptom Possible Cause Solution Rattling and clanking noise Thumping sound Vibrating noise e Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins maybe in drum or pump e Heavy wash
29. ng Eco performance with less energy underwear Cold C consumption Cold to 60 C This cycle is suitable for casual i 40 C Easy Care shirts that do not need ironing after Polyamide Acrylic Polyester Cold to 60 C washing i Various kind of fabrics except Mix Enables various fabrics to be special garments Silk delicate 40 C washed simultaneously sports wear dark clothes wool Cold to 40 C 4 0 kg Duvet Curtains Baby Remove solid and protein stain and F 60 C care provide better rinse performance Lightly soiled baby wear 95 C Provides less noise and vibration Color fast garments shirts Silent ang saves money by using nightdresses pajamas etc and 4 5kg Wash overnight electricity lightly soiled white cotton underwear 40 C Fabrics which will be in direct contact Cold to 60 C Remove efficiently detergent with the skin e g underwear Skin Care esigue in clothes nappies towelling bed linen pillow Rating and mattress covers Cotton bedding except special 1 single Duvet This cycle is for large items such as garments delicates wool silk etc size uve bed cover pillows sofa covers etc with filling duvets pillows blankets 40 C sofa covers with light filling Cold to 40 C This cycle is suitable for sports wear Sports pee Coolmax Gore tex fleece and Wear oat a jogging clothes and running Sympatex If its possible for clothes to decolorate Dark please use this cycle
30. nt fluctuations in the main electricity supply and chosen additional options The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark products provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine M1009 NOTE e Neutral detergent is recommended e The wool cycle features gentle tumbling and low speed spin for garment care E Extra options Program Favorite Intensive 2 5 Cotton Cotton Eco Easy Care Mix Baby Care Silent Wash Skin Care Duvet Sportswear Dark Wash Delicate Wool 26 Quick 30 Intensive 60 This option is automatically included in the cycle and can not be deleted This option is automatically included in the cycle and can be deleted 19 How to use washer E Operating data Max RPM F14 TD 1 9 F12 TD 1 9 F10 TD 1 9 Program Cotton Cotton Eco Easy Care Slient Wash Mix Duvet Baby Care Skin Care Sports Wear Dark Wash Delicate Quick 30 Intensive 60 o NOTE e Information of main washing programmes at half load Pi se Time in Remaining moisture content Water Energy Program minutes in Liter in kWh 1400 rpm 1200rpm 1000 rpm
31. nto the washer This will cause abnormal noise o Q g k about 105 em yw ga a S F g F g e When installing the drain hose to a sink secure it tightly with string e Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage Laundry tub 13 Installation E Leveling Tighten all 4 locknuts securely NOTE 1 Leveling the washing machine properly prevents excessive noise and vibration Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface preferably in a corner of the room NOTE Timber or suspended type flooring may contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance 2 If the floor is uneven turn the adjustable feet as required do not insert pieces of wood etc under the feet Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting on the floor and then check that the appliance is perfectly level use a spirit level e Once the washer is level tighten the lock nuts up towards the base of the washer All lock nuts must be tightened e Diagonal Check When pushing down the edges of the washing machine top plate diagonally the machine should not move up and down at all Please check both directions If machine rocks when pushing the machine top plate diagonally adjust the feet again e If the washing machine is installed on a raised platform it must be securely fastened in order to eliminate t
32. r cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed Important safety instructions E Basic safety precautions A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using the washer follow basic precautions including the following e Before installation check exterior damages If it has do not install Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather e Do not tamper with controls Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as lint paper rags chemicals etc The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Do not allow children to play on with or inside this or any other appliance e Keep small animals away from the appliance Do not leave the washer door open An open door could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer e Never reach into washer while it is moving Wait until the drum has completely stopped
33. recess with an old toothbrush 4 Insert the dispenser drawer 30 Maintenance m The washing drum e If you live in a hard water area limescale may build up continuously in places where it cannot be seen and thus not easily removed Over time the build up of scale clogs appliances and if it is not kept in check these may have to be replaced e Although the washing drum is made of Stainless steel specks of rust can be caused by small metal articles paper clips safety pins which have been left in the drum e The washing drum should be cleaned from time to time e If you use descaling agents dyes or bleaches make sure they are suitable for washing machine use e Descaler may contain chemicals that may damage part of your washing machine e Remove any spots with a stainless steel cleaning agent e Never use steel wool E Cleaning your washer gt Exterior e Proper care of your washer can extend its life e The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a neutral non abrasive household detergent e Immediately wipe off any spills Wipe with damp cloth e Try not to hit surface with sharp objects e Do not use methylated spirits diluents or similar products gt Interior e Dry around the washer door opening flexible gasket and door glass e Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water e Repeat process if necessary NOTE e To remove hard water deposits use on
34. si Child LOOK n Beep OMOff a iionaceiaiasuusiu TUD Clean ereere Door Lock amp Detecting Thank you for buying a LG Fully Automatic Washing Machine Please read your owner s manual carefully it provides instruction on safe installation use and maintenance Retain it for future reference Record the model and serial number of your washing machine Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Adding detergent Adding detergent and fabric softener 26 Maintenance The water inlet filter 28 The drain pump filter 29 Dispenser drawer s es 30 The washing drum ues 31 Cleaning your washer sse 31 Cold Conditions s 31 Troubleshooting guide Diagnosing problem sses 32 Error message 4 Using SMARTDIAGNOSIS ww 35 Terms of warranty 0 0 36 Product Features G MOTION Inverter Direct Drive system The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without belt and pulley 6 Motion Washer is able to perform various drum actions or a combination of different actions depending on the wash program selected Combined with a controlled spin speed and the ability of the drum to rotate both left and right the wash performance of the machine is greatly improved giving you perfect results every time Protection against creases With the alternating rotation of the drum creasing is minimized Built in heater Internal heater automatically heats the water to the b
35. small items in a load Load large items first Large items should not be more than half the total wash load Do not wash single items This may cause an out of balance load Add one or two similar items e Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty Items such as nails hair clip matches pens coins and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes Close zippers hooks and strings to make sure that these items don t snag on other clothes e Pre treat dirt and stains by brushing a little detergent dissolved in water onto stains like collars and cuffs to help lift dirt e Check the folds of the flexible gasket gray and remove any small articles e Check inside of the drum and remove any item from a previous wash e Remove any clothing or items from the flexible gasket to prevent clothing and gasket damage e Before the first wash select a cycle Cotton 60 C add a half load of detergent allow the unit to wash without clothing This will remove residues and water from the drum that may have been How to use washer m Washing program table e Recommended courses according to the laundry type onan Description Fabric type ioe Lees Provides better performance by F 40 C Cotton a Color fast garments shirts 5 combining ee drum ae nightdresses pajamas etc and Cold to 95 C l Cotton Provides optimized washing normally soiled cotton load 60 C Rati
36. tom Possible Cause Solution Washer does not start Washer will not spin e Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose e House fuse blown circuit breaker tripped or a power outage has occurred e Water supply tap is not turned on e Check that the door is firmly shut Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Do not increase fuse capacity If problem is a circuit overload have it corrected by a qualified electrician Turn on water supply tap Close the door and press the Start Pause button After pressing the Start Pause button it may take a few moments before the washer begins to spin The door must be locked before spin can be achieved Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load Rearrange load to allow proper spinning Door does not open Once machine has started the door cannot be opened for safety reasons Check if the Door Lock icon is illuminated You can safely open the door after the Door Lock icon turns off Wash cycle time delayed The washing time may vary by the amount of laundry water pressure water temperature and other usage conditions If an imbalance is detected or if the suds removing programme is on the wash time shall be increased Fabric softener overflow Too much softener may cause an overflow Follow softener guidelines to ensure appropriate amount is used Do not e
37. xceed the maximum fill line Softeners dispensed too early Close the dispenser drawer slowly Do not open the drawer during the wash cycle 33 Troubleshooting guide E Error Messages Possible Cause Solution e Water supply is not adequate in area e Water supply taps are not completely open e Water inlet hose s are kinked e The filter of the inlet hose s are clogged Check another tap in the house Fully open tap Straighten hose s Check the filter of the inlet hose e Drain hose is kinked or clogged e The drain filter is clogged Clean and straighten the drain hose Clean the drain filter e Load is too small e Load is out of balance e The appliance has an imbalance detection and correction system If individual heavy articles are loaded e g bath mat bath robe etc this system may stop spinning or even interrupt the spin cycle altogether e If the laundry is still too wet at the end of the cycle add smaller articles of laundry to balance the load and repeat the spin cycle Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load Rearrange load to allow proper spinning e Ensure door is not open Close the door completely If HF is not released call for service C 44 0 844 847 LGLG 5454 e Water overfills due to the faulty water valve e Water level sensor has malfunctioned Unplug the power plug and call for service f 44 0
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