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global_main.book.book Page 1 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM
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.
ENGLISH
F4MT08WE
MFL71764260
Rev.00_092820
Copyright © 2020 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. ENGLISH F4MT08WE www.lg.com MFL71764260 Rev.00_092820 Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preparing the Wash Load ................24 Adding Detergents and Softeners ..............25 Programme Table ....................28 Extra Options and Functions ................33 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................36 Smart Diagnosis ....................36 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After Every Wash................38 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically & Performing an Emergency Water Evacuation......................39...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    global_main.book.book Page 3 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 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.
  • Page 4 global_main.book.book Page 4 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised. • If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
  • Page 5 global_main.book.book Page 5 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment- earthing / grounding conductor (earthing pin) and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket that is installed and earthed / grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
  • Page 6 • Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme. • In case of a water leak from the appliance or flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. • Turn off water taps to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur.

  • Page 7: Caring For The Environment

    • Only qualified service personnel from LG Electronics service centre should disassemble, repair, or modify the appliance. Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you move and install the appliance in a different location.
  • Page 8 global_main.book.book Page 8 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Evenly loading laundry up to the capacity indicated by the manufacturer for the respective programmes will contribute to energy and water savings. • For washing smaller amounts of clothes, the automatic load recognition system will help reduce the amount of water and energy usage.
  • Page 9 • 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 10: Installation Parts And Specifications

    global_main.book.book Page 10 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View Rear View a Control Panel a Power Plug b Detergent Dispenser Drawer b Transit Bolts c Drum...
  • Page 11 *1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. Cold Supply Hose Anti–slip Sheets Spanner Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose Caps for Covering Transit Bolt Tie Strap Holes Specifications Model F4MT08WE Power Supply 220‒240 V~, 50 Hz Product Weight 65 kg Dimension(mm) D’’ D’ D" 1005...

  • Page 12: Installation Place Requirements

    global_main.book.book Page 12 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM INSTALLATION Installation Place or floor moldings that may increase the required clearances. Requirements Before installing the appliance, check the following information to make sure that the appliance should be installed in a correct place.
  • Page 13 • Power outlet must be within 1 meter of either side of the appliance. NOTE WARNING • You can purchase rubber cups (part No. 4620ER4002B) from the LG service • Repairs to the appliance must only be centre. carried out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.

  • Page 14: Unpacking The Appliance

    global_main.book.book Page 14 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM INSTALLATION Unpacking the fully loosen all transit bolts by turning them counterclockwise. Appliance Lifting the Appliance Off the Foam Base * This feature may vary depending on the model purchased. After removing the carton and shipping material, lift the appliance off the foam base.

  • Page 15: Levelling The Appliance

    • If the appliance rocks when pushing a plinth, stand or elevated surface the top plate of the appliance unless it is manufactured by LG diagonally, adjust the feet again. Electronics for use with this model. • Check whether the appliance is perfectly level after installation.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Water Supply Hose

    If this occurs, install the anti-slip sheets under the levelling feet • Additional anti-slip sheets are available and adjust the level. at LG Electronics service centre. Clean the floor to attach the anti-slip sheets. Connecting the Water • Use a dry rag to remove and clean foreign objects and moisture.
  • Page 17 global_main.book.book Page 17 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM INSTALLATION • No further backflow protection NOTE required for connection to the water inlet. • After connecting the water inlet hose to the water tap, turn on the water tap to flush out foreign substances (dirt, sand, sawdust, and etc.) in the water Checking the Rubber Seal lines.

  • Page 18: Installing The Drain Hose

    global_main.book.book Page 18 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM INSTALLATION Installing the Drain • When installing the drain hose to a sink, secure it tightly with string. Hose Installing the Drain Hose with the Elbow Bracket The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor.

  • Page 19: Operation Operation Overview

    global_main.book.book Page 19 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview CAUTION • Remove items from the flexible door Using the Appliance seal gasket to prevent clothing and door seal damage. Before the first wash, select the Cotton wash programme and add a half amount of the detergent.
  • Page 20 global_main.book.book Page 20 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION • Press the cycle button repeatedly or turn the cycle selector knob until the desired cycle is selected. • Now select a wash temperature and spin speed. Pay attention to the fabric care label of your clothes.

  • Page 21: Control Panel

    global_main.book.book Page 21 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION Control Panel The actual control panel may differ from model to model. Control Panel Features Description Power On/Off Button • Press this button to turn the washing machine on. Programme Knob •...
  • Page 22 global_main.book.book Page 22 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION Description Extra Options and Functions • To use the extra functions, press and hold the corresponding button for 3 seconds. The corresponding symbol lights up in the display. • This allows you to select an additional programmes and will light when selected.
  • Page 23 global_main.book.book Page 23 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION Description °C lights up when the Temp. button is pressed.

  • Page 24: Preparing The Wash Load

    global_main.book.book Page 24 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION Preparing the Wash Symbol Wash / Fabric type Load • Easy Care • Synthetic, Mixed Fabrics Sort the wash load for best washing results, and then prepare the clothes • Special Delicate Wash according to the symbols on their care labels.

  • Page 25: Adding Detergents And Softeners

    global_main.book.book Page 25 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION • Wash delicates (stockings, underwired overdosing the detergent. Failing to do bras) in a wash net. so will cause oversudsing. • Close zippers, hooks and strings to • Refer to the label of the clothes, before make sure that these items do not adding the detergent and choosing snag on other clothes.
  • Page 26 global_main.book.book Page 26 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION Add the detergent and softener into to dispense too early, which may stain the clothes. the appropriate compartments. a Main wash detergent NOTE compartment • Do not pour fabric softener directly b Pre-wash detergent compartment onto the clothes in the wash drum, c Liquid fabric softener...
  • Page 27 global_main.book.book Page 27 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION NOTE • Do not put tablets into the dispenser. Adding Water Softener A water softener, such as anti-limescale can be used to cut down on the use of detergent in areas with high water hardness level.

  • Page 28: Programme Table

    global_main.book.book Page 28 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION Programme Table Washing Programme Cotton 40 ℃ (Cold to 95 ℃) Max. Load: Rating Description Washes normally soiled clothes by combining various drum motions. • Pressing the Start/Pause button without selecting a programme will cause the Cotton programme to begin immediately, using the default settings.
  • Page 29 global_main.book.book Page 29 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION Wool 30 ℃ (Cold to 40 ℃) Max. Load 2 kg Description Washes hand-washable and machine-washable delicate clothes such as washable wool, lingerie, dresses etc. • Use detergent for machine washable woolens. Quick 30 20 ℃...
  • Page 30 global_main.book.book Page 30 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION Programme Intensive Pre Wash Sportswear Delicates Wool Quick 30 Rinse+Spin Selectable Maximum Spin Speed Spin Speed Programme Default Available Cotton 1400 rpm Eco 40-60 1400 rpm Mixed Fabric 1400 rpm Easy Care 1000 rpm Baby Care...
  • Page 31 global_main.book.book Page 31 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION Consumption Data Unit Description kg: Laundry load h:mm: Programme duration kWh: Energy consumption ℃: Maximum temperature inside the treated textile Litres: Water consumption rpm: Maximum spin speed %: Remaining moisture at the end of spinning phase. The higher is the spin speed, the higher is the noise and the lower is the remaining moisture.
  • Page 32 global_main.book.book Page 32 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION NOTE • The values for the common programs, with the exception of the Eco 40-60 cycle, are indicative only. • Regulation EU 2019/2023, valid from 1st March 2021, is related to the Energy Efficiency classes by Regulation EU 2019/2014.

  • Page 33: Extra Options And Functions

    global_main.book.book Page 33 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION Extra Options and Follow the next steps to customize a washing programme: Functions Prepare the clothes and load the You can use the extra options and drum. functions to customize the programmes. Customizing a Washing Press the Power button.
  • Page 34 global_main.book.book Page 34 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION Using Basic Options • To cancel the function, the Power button should be pressed. You can customize the programmes by • Avoid using liquid detergent for this using the following basic options: function.
  • Page 35 global_main.book.book Page 35 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM OPERATION Press and hold the Spin and Temp. buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to deactivate this function.

  • Page 36: Smart Functions Lg Thinq Application

    LG ThinQ Application • The feature may be subject to change without prior notice and may have a different form depending on where The LG ThinQ application allows you to you are located. communicate with the appliance using a smartphone.
  • Page 37 global_main.book.book Page 37 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM SMART FUNCTIONS After the data transfer is complete, the diagnosis will be displayed in the application. NOTE • For best results, do not move the smartphone while the tones are being transmitted.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    global_main.book.book Page 38 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING • Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. •...

  • Page 39: Evacuation

    global_main.book.book Page 39 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Appliance Press the Start/Pause button to start. Periodically & Performing an Leave the door open to dry the inside of the appliance completely. Emergency Water • When the inside of the appliance is Evacuation not dried completely, it may cause a bad smell or mildew.
  • Page 40 global_main.book.book Page 40 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM MAINTENANCE Remove the water inlet filter with water and then proceed to remove small pliers and then clean the filter any debris or objects from the filter. using a medium bristle tooth brush. After cleaning the drain pump filter, Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter carefully reinsert the filter and screw...
  • Page 41 global_main.book.book Page 41 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM MAINTENANCE • Then gently pull the drawer outward while pressing hard the disengage button. Remove the build-up of detergent and softener. • Rinse the drawer and the components of the drawer with warm water to remove the build-up from detergent and softener.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Your appliance is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If the appliance does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following tables before calling to LG Electronics service centre.
  • Page 43 • Check and clean the drain filter. Door sensor malfunctions. dE dE1 dEz dE4 • Please call LG service centre. You can find your local LG DOOR ERROR service centre phone number in the warranty card. This is a control error.
  • Page 44 global_main.book.book Page 44 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Is supply/drain hose or drain pump frozen? • Supply warm water into the drum in order to unfreeze the FROZEN FAILURE drain hose and the drain pump. Cover the supply hose with wet and warm towel.
  • Page 45 global_main.book.book Page 45 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Vibrating noise Package materials are not removed. • Remove package materials. The clothes may be unevenly distributed in the drum. • Pause the programme and redistribute the clothes after the door unlocks.
  • Page 46 global_main.book.book Page 46 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance does Control panel has powered off due to inactivity. not operate. • This is normal. Press the Power button to turn the appliance on. Appliance is unplugged.
  • Page 47 global_main.book.book Page 47 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Door does not The door cannot be opened for safety reasons once the open. appliance starts. • This is normal. You can safely open the door after turns off.
  • Page 48 global_main.book.book Page 48 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Cycle end is Unbalance is detected or suds removing programme is delayed • This is normal. The time remaining shown on the display is only an estimated duration. Actual time may vary. Performance Symptoms Possible Cause &...
  • Page 49 Customer Care and Service Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre. • To find an LG Electronics authorised service personnel, visit our website at www.lg.com and follow the instructions found there. • Self-repair is not recommended as it could further damage the device and void the...
  • Page 50 global_main.book.book Page 50 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM TROUBLESHOOTING • Spare parts referenced in Regulation 2019/2023 are available for a minimum duration of 10 years.
  • Page 51 global_main.book.book Page 51 Monday, September 28, 2020 11:44 AM Memo...
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