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OWNER'S MANUAL
WASHING
MACHINE
Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This
will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed
correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after
installation for future reference.
EN ENGLISH
FH6G1BCH(0-9)N
MFL69962072
Rev.00_021218
Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference. EN ENGLISH FH6G1BCH(0-9)N www.lg.com MFL69962072 Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev.00_021218...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS This manual may contain images or content different from the model you purchased. This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............4 Disposal of Your Old Appliance ..............10 INSTALLATION ..............11 Parts ......................
  • Page 3 SMART FUNCTIONS ............. 36 Using Smart ThinQ Application ..............36 Using Smart Diagnosis™ ................38 MAINTENANCE ..............39 Cleaning Your Washing Machine ...............39 Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter ..............39 Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter ..............40 Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer ..............41 Tub Clean (Optional) .................41 Caution on Freezing During Winter ............42 TROUBLESHOOTING ............

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance. The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below. This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk.
  • Page 5 For use in Europe: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Page 6 •This appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the appliance, in such a way that a full opening of the appliance door is restricted. •This appliance must be grounded.
  • Page 7 •Never reach into the appliance while it is operating. Wait until the drum has completely stopped. •In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. •Do not push down the door excessively, when the appliance door is open.
  • Page 8 •Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet hands. •Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it. •Do not wash rugs, mats, shoes or pet blankets, or any other items other than clothes or sheets, in this machine.
  • Page 9 Maintenance •Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely removing any moisture and dust. •Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning the appliance. Setting the controls to the OFF or stand by position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply. •Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.

  • Page 10: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    • You can take your appliance either to the shop where you purchased the product, or contact your local government waste office for details of your nearest authorised WEEE collection point. For the most up to date information for your country please see www.lg.com/global/recycling.

  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION Parts Transit bolts Power plug Drawer Control panel Drum Door Drain hose Drain plug Drain pump filter Cover cap (Location may vary depending on products) Adjustable feet Power button Accessories Cold supply hose (1 EA) Spanner Caps for covering Anti–slip sheets (2 EA) (Option: Hot (1 EA)) transit bolt holes...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Model FH6G1BCH(0-9)N Wash Capacity 12 kg (Wash) / 8 kg (Dry) Power Supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz Size 600 mm (W) x 610 mm (D) x 850 mm (H) Product Weight 76 kg Permissible Water pressure 0.1 - 1.0 MPa (1.0 - 10.0 kgf / cm²) •...

  • Page 13: Installation Place Requirements

    Installation Place • If it is impossible to avoid positioning the appliance next to a gas cooker or coal burning Requirements stove, an insulation (85x60 cm) covered with aluminum foil on the side facing the cooker Location or stove must be inserted between the two appliances.

  • Page 14: Unpacking And Removing Transit Bolts

    Unpacking and Removing Install the hole caps. Transit Bolts • Locate the hole caps included in the accessory pack or attached on the back. Lift the appliance off the foam base. • If you must lay the appliance down to remove the carton base, always protect the side of the appliance and lay it carefully on its side.

  • Page 15: Using Anti-Slip Sheets (Optional)

    • Push or rock the top edges of the appliance gently to make sure that the appliance does not rock. If the appliance rocks, level the appliance again. NOTE • You can obtain anti-slip sheets from the LG Service Centre.

  • Page 16: Leveling The Appliance

    Leveling the Appliance Connecting the Water Supply Hose If the floor is uneven, turn the adjustable feet as required (Do not insert pieces of wood etc. under • Water pressure must be between 0.1 MPa and the feet). Make sure that all four feet are stable 1.0 MPa (1.0‒10.0 kgf/cm and resting on the floor and then check that the •...
  • Page 17 Connecting Hose to Water Tap Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight connection. Tighten the four fixing screws. Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Thread Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap.
  • Page 18 Connecting Hose to Appliance Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight Attach the hot water line to the hot water supply connection. Tighten the four fixing screws on the back of the washer. Attach the cold water and the adapter ring plate.

  • Page 19: Installing The Drain Hose

    Installing the Drain Hose • The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor. Water in the appliance may not drain or may drain slowly. • Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage. •...

  • Page 20: Operation

    OPERATION Using the Washing Machine Choose the desired washing cycle. • Press the cycle button repeatedly or turn Before the first wash, select a washing the cycle selector knob until the desired programme, allow the washing machine to wash cycle is selected. without clothing.

  • Page 21: Sorting Laundry

    Sorting Laundry Caring before loading. • Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Look for a care label on your clothes. • Large items should not be more than half • This will tell you about the fabric content of the total wash load.

  • Page 22: Adding Cleaning Products

    Adding Cleaning Products NOTE • Do not let the detergent harden. Doing so may Detergent Dosage lead to blockages, poor rinse performance or odour. • Detergent should be used according to the • Full load : According to manufacturer’s instruction of the detergent manufacturer and recommendation.
  • Page 23 Using Tablet • Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days (Fabric Open the door and put tablets into the drum. softener may harden). • Softener will automatically be added during the last rinse cycle. •...

  • Page 24: Control Panel

    Control Panel Power Button : The display shows estimate time • remaining. While the size of the load is • Press the Power button to turn the being calculated automatically, blinking washing machine on. or ‘Detecting’ appears. • : The water temperature is displayed when pressing the Temp.

  • Page 25: Programme Table

    Programme Table Washing Programme Programme Description Fabric Type Proper Temp. Maximum Load Provides better performance by 40 °C Cotton combining various (Cold to 95 °C) Coloured fast drum motions. garments (shirts, nightdresses, Provides pajamas, etc.) Rating optimised washing and normally performance for 60 °C soiled cotton load...
  • Page 26 Programme Description Fabric Type Proper Temp. Maximum Load Suitable for sports Coolmax, gore- wear such as 30 °C Outdoor tex, fleece and jogging clothes (Cold to 40 °C) sympatex and running wear. 3 kg Provides fast washing time Lightly soiled 20 °C Quick 30 for small loads...
  • Page 27 Drying Programme Programme Description Fabric Type Maximum Load For cottons. Select this Cotton or linen fabrics programme to reduce such as cotton towels, cycle time and energy Rating Normal ( t-shirts, and linen usage during the dry laundries. cycle. For easy iron, finish Cotton or linen fabrics, drying in damp ready to iron at the end...
  • Page 28 Extra Options Steam Steam Delay Programme Pre Wash Rinse+ EcoHybrid Wash Softener Cotton ● ● ● ● ● ● Cotton+ ● ● ● ● ● ● Easy Care ● ● ● ● ● ● Mixed Fabric ● ● ● ● ●...
  • Page 29 Operating Data Max RPM Programme 1600 Cotton 1600 Cotton+ 1600 Easy Care 1200 Mixed Fabric 1600 Allergy Care 1600 Wool Steam Refresh Outdoor Quick 30 1600 Gentle Care Wash+Dry 1600...

  • Page 30: Option Programme

    Option Programme Steam (Optional) Steam Wash features enhanced washing Delay End performance with low energy consumption. Steam Softener sprays steam after a spinning You can set a time delay so that the washing cycle to reduce creases and make the laundry machine will start automatically and finish after a fluffy.
  • Page 31 CAUTION • When adding laundry, make sure to completely push it into the drum. If laundry gets stuck in Start a cycle from the LG SmartThinQ the door latch hole, the rubber packing may application on your smart phone. be damaged, causing water leakage and malfunction.
  • Page 32 Pre Wash ( Rinse+ ( If the laundry is heavily soiled, the Pre Wash Add rinse once. programme is recommended. Press the Power button. Press the Power button. Select a washing programme. Select a washing programme. Press and hold the Rinse+ button for 3 Press and hold the Pre Wash button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 33 Beep On / Off Child Lock ( Use this option to disable the controls. This Press the Power button. feature can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the appliance Press the Start/Pause button. Locking the Control Panel Press and hold the Soil and Temp. button Press and hold the Child Lock button for simultaneously for 3 seconds to set the Beep three seconds.

  • Page 34: Dry ( )

    Woolen Articles Dry ( • Do not tumble dry woolen articles. Pull them to Use the automatic programmes to dry most their original shape and dry them flat. loads. Electronic sensors measure the temperature of the exhaust to increase or Woven and Loopknit Materials decrease drying temperatures for faster reaction time and tighter temperature control.
  • Page 35 Drying Time Guide • Drying programme can last up to about 7 hours. • These drying times are given as a guide to help you set your washing machine for manual drying. • If the temperature of the drying system is not enough to complete to dry, drying time is modified automatically, and inform it by pop-up window.

  • Page 36: Smart Functions

    • To verify the Wi-Fi connection, check that Wi-Fi icon on the control panel is lit. Installing Smart ThinQ • LG SmartThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, Search for the LG SmartThinQ application from...
  • Page 37 In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.

  • Page 38: Using Smart Diagnosis

    Use this function if you need an accurate the home phone. diagnosis by an LG Electronics customer • If the Smart Diagnosis™ data transfer is poor information center when the appliance due to poor call quality, you may not receive malfunctions or fails.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Interior WARNING • Unplug the washing machine before cleaning • Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to washing machine door opening and door glass. follow this warning may result in serious injury, •...

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter

    Cleaning the Drain Pump After cleaning, turn the pump filter and insert the drain plug. Filter • 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 washing machine.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer

    Cleaning the Dispenser Tub Clean (Optional) Drawer Tub Clean is a special programme to clean the inside of the washing machine. Detergent and fabric softener may build up in A higher water level is used in this programme the dispenser drawer. Remove the drawer and at higher spin speed.

  • Page 42: Caution On Freezing During Winter

    Caution on Freezing During • After closing the tap, disconnect the cold supply hose from the tap, and remove water Winter while keeping the hose facing downwards. • When frozen, the product does not operate normally. Make sure to install the product where it will not freeze during winter.
  • Page 43 How to Handle Freezing • When water is removed completely from the drum, close the hose plug used for removal of • Make sure to empty the drum, pour warm residual water, choose a washing programme, water of 50–60 °C up to the rubber part inside and press the Start/Pause button.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING • Your washing machine is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If your washing machine does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service: Diagnosing Problems Symptoms Reason...
  • Page 45 Symptoms Reason Solution Water supply is not adequate • Check another tap in the house. in that location. Water supply tap is not • Fully open tap. completely open. Water does not enter washing machine or it enters slowly Water supply hose(s) are •...
  • Page 46 Symptoms Reason Solution • Follow softener guidelines to Too much softener may cause ensure appropriate amount Fabric softener overflow is used. Do not exceed the an overflow. maximum fill line. • Follow the guidelines provided by the detergent manufacturer. Too much softener may cause Softeners dispensed too early •...
  • Page 47 • Find the Wi-Fi network The password for the Wi-Fi connected to your smartphone that you are trying to connect and remove it, then register your appliance on LG to is incorrect. SmartThinQ. • Turn off the Mobile data of Mobile data for your...

  • Page 48: Error Messages

    Error Messages Symptoms Reason Solution Water supply is not adequate in • Check another tap in the house. area. Water supply taps are not • Fully open tap. completely open. Water supply hose(s) are kinked. • Straighten hose(s). The filter of the supply hose(s) are •...
  • Page 49 Symptoms Reason Solution Ensure door is not open. • Close the door completely. is not released, call for service. Door sensor has malfunctioned. • Unplug the power plug and Control error. call for service. • Close the water tap. Water overfills due to the •...

  • Page 50: Warranty

    • Costs associated with removal of your Product from your home for repairs. • The removal and reinstallation of the Product if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions, including LG’s owner’s and installation manuals.
  • Page 51 Strange vibration or noise Remove the transit bolts caused by not removing & tub support. transit bolts or tub support. Transit Carton bolt support base Leakage caused by dirt (hair, Clean the gasket & door lint) on gasket and door glass.
  • Page 52 Leakage caused by improper installation of drain hose or Reinstall the drain hose. Elbow Bracket clogged drain hose. Tie Strap Leakage caused by improper installation of water supply Reinstall the supply hose or using other brand hose. supply hoses. No power problem caused Reconnect the power by loose connection of power cord or change the...

  • Page 53: Operating Data

    OPERATING DATA Product fiche_Commission Directive 96/60/EC Supplier’s trade mark FH6G1BCH(0~9) Supplier’s model identifier The energy efficiency class of the model is determined in accordance with Annex IV. Expressed as ‘Energyefficiency class… on a scale of A (more efficient) to G (less efficient)’. Where this information is provided in a table this may be expressed by other means providing it is clear that the scale is from A (more efficient) to G (less efficient).
  • Page 54 Product fiche_Commission Directive 96/60/EC Washing capacity of appliance for a standard 60 °C cotton washing cycle, as defined in Annex I note IX. Drying capacity of appliance for a standard ‘dry cotton’ drying cycle, as defined in Annex I note X. Water consumption for washing, spinning and drying, in litres per litres / cycle complete operating cycle as defined in Annex I note XI.
  • Page 55 Memo...

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