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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.
AU ENGLISH
WDC1409HCW
MFL70203905
Rev.00_170802
Copyright © 2017 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 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. AU ENGLISH WDC1409HCW www.lg.com MFL70203905 Copyright © 2017 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev.00_170802...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Programme Table ....................23 Option Programme ....................28 Dry ( ) .......................30 SMART FUNCTIONS ...............32 Using LG SmartThinQ Application .................32 Using Smart Diagnosis™ ..................35 MAINTENANCE ................36 Cleaning Your Washing Machine ................36 Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter ................36 Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter ................37 Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer ................38...

  • Page 3: 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 4 Installation •Never attempt to operate the appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. •This appliance should only be transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely. •Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place.
  • Page 5 •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 on the door excessively, when the appliance...
  • Page 6 •Do not push down on the door excessively, when the appliance door is open. •Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme. •Do not use flammable gas and combustible substances (benzene, gasoline, thinner, petroleum, alcohol, etc.) near the appliance. •If the drain hose or inlet hose is frozen during winter, use it only after thawing.
  • Page 7 •Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions. •Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches. •The appliance is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning. Maintenance •Securely plug the power plug in the outlet socket after completely removing any moisture and dust.

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION Parts Transit bolts (x 4) Power plug Drawer Control panel Drum Door Drain hose Drain tube Drain pump filter Cover cap (Location may vary depending on products) Adjustable feet (x 4) Accessories Cold supply hose (1 Spanner Caps for covering Anti–slip sheets (2 EA) EA) (Option: Hot (1 transit bolt holes...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications Model WDC1409HCW Wash Capacity 9 kg (Wash) / 5 kg (Dry) Power Supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz Size 600 mm (W) x 610 mm (D) x 850 mm (H) Product Weight 71 kg Permissible Water pressure 100 ~ 800 kPa (1.0 - 8.0 kgf / cm²) Allowable temperature 5 –...

  • Page 10: Installation Place Requirements

    Contact your localan authorised LG repairer. • Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor with pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the appliance.

  • Page 11: 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. • After removing the carton and shipping material, lift the appliance off the foam base.

  • Page 12: Using Anti-Slip Sheets (Optional)

    (p/no.4620ER4002B) from the LG Service the appliance gently to make sure that the Centre. appliance does not rock. If the appliance rocks, level the appliance again. NOTE • You can obtain anti-slip sheets from an LG Service Centre or a Hardware store.

  • Page 13: 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. • Water pressure must be between 100 ~ under the feet). Make sure that all four feet are 800kPa (1.0‒8.0 kgf/cm stable and resting on the floor and then check •...
  • Page 14 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 a Tap with a Thread. Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap.
  • Page 15 Connecting Hose to Appliance Remove the guide plate if the tap is too large to fit the adapter. Attach the hot water line to the hot water supply on the back of the washer. Attach the cold water line to the cold water supply on the back of the washer.

  • Page 16: 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 in the event of water leakage.

  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION Using the Washing Machine Turn on the washing machine. • Press the Power button to turn on the Before the first wash, select a washing washing machine. programme, allow the washing machine to wash without clothing. This will remove residue and water from the drum that may have been left during manufacturing.

  • Page 18: Sorting Laundry

    End of cycle. Sorting laundry. • When the cycle is finished, a melody will • To get the best results, sort clothes into sound. Immediately remove your clothing loads that can be washed with the same from the washing machine to reduce wash cycle.

  • Page 19: Adding Cleaning Products

    Adding Cleaning Products Caring before loading. • Combine large and small items in a load. Detergent Dosage Load large items first. • Large items should not be more than half • Detergent should be used according to the the total wash load. Do not wash single instruction of the detergent manufacturer and items.

  • Page 20: Adding Detergent

    NOTE • Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days (Fabric • Do not let the detergent harden. Doing so may softener may harden). lead to blockages, poor rinse performance or • Softener will automatically be added during odour.
  • Page 21 Using Tablet Open the door and put tablets into the drum. Load the laundry into the drum and close the door.

  • Page 22: Control Panel

    Control Panel Power Button Programme Knob • Press the Power button to turn the • Programmes are available according to washing machine on, or off if washing the laundry type. hasn't commenced. • The lamp will light up to indicate the selected programme.

  • Page 23: Programme Table

    Programme Table Washing Programme Maximum Programme Description Fabric Type Proper Temp. Load Provides better performance by 40 °C Cotton combining various (Cold to 95 °C) Coloured fast garments drum motions. (shirts, nightdresses, pajamas, etc.) and Rating Provides optimised normally soiled cotton washing performance 60 °C load (underwear).
  • Page 24 Maximum Programme Description Fabric Type Proper Temp. Load Helps to remove wrinkles within 20 mins with steam (Clothes Cotton mixed, polyester Steam may be wet. You can mixed dress shirts, No choice Refresh put them on after hang blouses out to dry for 10‒30 3 items min).
  • Page 25 Drying Programme Programme Description Fabric Type Maximum Load For cottons. Select this programme to reduce Cotton or linen fabrics Normal ( the drying time and such as cotton towels, energy usage during Rating t-shirts, and linen dry cycle. laundries. For energy dry Energy Dry ( programme.

  • Page 26: Extra Options

    Extra Options Eco-Water Programme Pre Wash Steam Delay End Rinse+ Cotton ● ● ● ● ● ● Cotton Eco ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Easy Care ● ● ● ● ● ● Duvet ●...
  • Page 27 Operating Data Programme Max RPM Cotton 1400 Cotton Eco 1400 1400 Easy Care 1000 Duvet 1000 Allergy Care 1400 Steam Refresh Sports Wear Wool Plus Delicate Q.Wash+Dry 1000 Wash+Dry 1400 Quick 30 1400...

  • Page 28: Option Programme

    Option Programme Steam (Optional) ( Delay End Steam Wash features enhanced washing performance with low energy consumption. You can set a time delay so that the washing machine will start automatically and finish after Press the Power button. a specified time interval. Press the Power button.
  • Page 29 Spin Add Item ( • Spin speed level can be selected by pressing Laundry can be added or removed after the the Spin button repeatedly. Higher spin washing programme is started. speeds may not be available on some cycles. Press the Add Item button when the LED is •...

  • Page 30: Dry ( )

    Woven and Loopknit Materials Dry ( • Some woven and loopknit materials may Use the automatic programmes to dry most shrink, by varying amounts, depending on loads. Electronic sensors measure the their quality. temperature of the exhaust to increase or •...

  • Page 31: Child Lock

    Child Lock Beep On / Off 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 Temp. and Spin button Press and hold the Child Lock button for simultaneously for 3 seconds to set the three seconds.

  • Page 32: Smart Functions

    • For appliances with the logo • LG SmartThinQ is not responsible for any Check the distance between the appliance network connection problems or any faults, and the wireless router (Wi-Fi network).
  • Page 33 Installing LG SmartThinQ Push Alert Turn on the Push Alerts to receive appliance Search for the LG SmartThinQ application from status notifications. The notifications are the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a triggered even if the LG SmartThinQ application smart phone.
  • Page 34 (3) years from the date on which you purchased the product. NOTE • Once the Remote Start mode is enabled, you can start a cycle from the LG SmartThinQ Smart Diagnosis™ Using a Smart smartphone application. If the cycle is not Phone...

  • Page 35: Using Smart Diagnosis

    Time remaining Use this function if you need an accurate for data transfer is displayed. diagnosis by an LG Electronics customer information centre when the appliance • For best results, do not move the phone malfunctions or fails. Use this function only to while the tones are being transmitted.

  • Page 36: 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 follow this warning may result in serious injury, glass.

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter

    Cleaning the Drain Pump After cleaning, refit the pump filter and insert the drain tube 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 38: 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 and a higher spin speed.

  • Page 39: 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 40 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 41: 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 42 Symptoms Reason Solution Electrical power cord may not be • Make sure plug fits tightly in wall plugged in or connection may be outlet. loose. Washing • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. machine does House fuse blown, circuit breaker Do not increase fuse capacity.
  • Page 43 Symptoms Reason Solution • It is the normal odor of new rubber This odor is caused by the rubber and will disappear after the machine attached to the washing machine. has been run a few times. If the rubber door gasket and door •...

  • Page 44: Error Messages

    If water leakage occurred in the aqua stop supply hose, indicator will become red. • call LG for Service. May vary depending on the model. • Add 1 or 2 similar items to Load is too small.
  • Page 45 Symptoms Reason Solution Drain hose is kinked or clogged. • Clean and straighten the drain hose. The drain filter is clogged. • Clean the drain filter. Ensure door is not open. • Close the door completely. If is not released, call for service.
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