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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.
F1255FD27
P/No.: MFL67737619
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 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. F1255FD27 www.lg.com P/No.: MFL67737619...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents........2 Thank you for buying a LG Fully Product Features......3 Automatic Washing Machine. Important safety instructions Important safety instructions ....4 Please read your owner’s manual Basic safety precautions .......5 carefully, it provides instruction on safe Save these instructions......6 installation, use and maintenance.
  • Page 3: Product Features

    Product Features 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.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE. 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.
  • Page 5: Basic Safety Precautions

    Important safety instructions ■ Basic safety precautions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Before installation, check exterior • Do not wash or dry articles that have damages.
  • Page 6: Save These Instructions

    Important safety instructions ■ Basic safety precautions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Before discarding an old machine • To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug it.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications Transit bolts Power plug • If the supply cord is damaged, Drawer it must be replaced by the (For detergent and manufacturer or its service agents fabric softener) or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Control panel Drain hose Drum...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation ■ Removing packing 1. Remove the cardboard box and styrofoam packing. 2. Lift the washing machine and remove the base packing. Washer 3. Remove the tape securing the power supply cord and drain hose. Base Packing 4. Remove the inlet hose from the drum. NOTE •...
  • Page 9: Installation Place Requirements

    Installation ■ Installation place requirements ‹ Location • Level floor : Washer Allowable slope under entire washer is 1˚ • 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. approx.
  • Page 10 Installation CAUTION CAUTION concerning the Power cord • 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. •...
  • Page 11: Connecting Water Supply Hose

    Installation ■ Connecting water supply hose • Water supply pressure must be between 100 kPa and 1000 kPa (1.0 - 10.0 kgf / cm • Do not strip or crossthread when connecting inlet hose to the valve. • If the water supply pressure is more than 1000 kPa, a decompression device should be installed. •...
  • Page 12 Installation Type-C : Connecting one touch type hose to tap without thread 1. Unscrew the adapter ring plate and the 4 adapter retaining screws. 2. Remove the guide plate if the tap is Ring plate too large to fit the adapter. Guide plate 3.
  • Page 13: Installation Of Drain Hose

    Installation Installation of drain hose • The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor. Water in the washer does not drain or drains slowly. • Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage.
  • Page 14: Leveling

    Installation ■ Leveling 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.
  • Page 15 • If possible install the washer in one of the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable. • Fit the rubber cups to reduce vibration. • You can obtain the rubber cups (p/no.4620ER4002B) from the LG spares dept. NOTE •...
  • Page 16: How To Use Washer

    How to use washer Operating washing machine 1. Sort Laundry. (Refer 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) ■...
  • Page 17: Care Before Washing

    How to use washer ■ Care before washing 1. Care Labels Wash temperature Look for a care label on your clothes. Normal machine wash This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed. Permanent press Delicate Hand wash...
  • Page 18: Washing Program Table

    How to use washer Washing program table • Recommended courses according to the laundry type. Proper Maximum Description Fabric type Program Temp. Load Provides better performance by 40°C Cotton Color fast garments (shirts, combining various drum motions. (Cold to 95°C) nightdresses, pajamas, etc) and Rating Provides optimized washing...
  • Page 19: Extra Options

    How to use washer • Water Temperature: Select water temperature to suit wash cycles. Always follow garment manufacture’s care label or instructions when washing. • Set program at " Cotton Eco 40°C + Intensive (Half Load)"," Cotton Eco 60°C + Intensive (Half Load)", "...
  • Page 20: Operating Data

    How to use washer Operating data Consumption data Program Max RPM Energy (kWh) Water ( Cotton 1200 0.50 Cotton Eco 1200 1.23 Easy Care 1000 1.30 Baby Care 1200 2.05 Duvet 1000 0.733 Sports Wear 0.35 Cold Wash 1200 0.26 Wool 0.48 Quick 30...
  • Page 21: Control Panel

    How to use washer ■ Control panel Additional SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ function is program available only for the products with display buttons a SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ mark. Power Program Start/Pause Option button dial button buttons Power Additional program • Press the Power button to turn power on •...
  • Page 22: Additional Program

    How to use washer ■ Additional program Time Delay Favorite You can set a time delay so that the washing Favorite program allows you to store machine will start automatically and finish a customized wash cycle for future use. after a specified time interval. 1.
  • Page 23: Options

    How to use washer ■ ■ Options Other functions Wash Spin only • Time Save : This option can be used to 1. Press the Power button. reduce the time of a wash program. 2. Press the Spin button to select RPM. •...
  • Page 24: Child Lock

    How to use washer ■ Child Lock Select this function to lock the buttons on the control assembly to prevent tampering. "Child Lock" can be set only during the washing cycle. Locking the control panel 1. Press and hold the Tub Clean button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 25: Tub Clean

    How to use washer ■ Tub Clean Tub Clean is a 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. 1. Remove any clothing or items from the washer and close the door.
  • Page 26: Adding Detergent

    Adding detergent ■ Adding detergent and fabric softener ‹¤The dispenser drawer • Main Wash only ➔ • Pre Wash + Main Wash ➔ WARNING • Keep all washing detergents away from children as there is danger of poisoning. • Too much detergent, bleach or softener may cause an overflow.
  • Page 27 Adding detergent ‹¤Detergent dosage • Detergent should be used according to the instruction of the detergent manufacture. • 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. •...
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Maintenance • Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards. • 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. The water inlet filter •...
  • Page 29: The Drain Pump Filter

    Maintenance The drain pump 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 machine. CAUTION • 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.
  • Page 30: Dispenser Drawer

    Maintenance Dispenser drawer • After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave a deposit in the drawer. • It should be cleaned from time to time with a jet of running water. • If necessary it can be removed completely from the machine by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out.
  • Page 31: The Washing Drum

    Maintenance The washing drum • 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. •...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide • 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. Diagnosing Problems Symptom Possible Cause...
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible Cause Solution Washer does not • Electrical power cord may not be Make sure plug fits tightly in wall start plugged in or connection may be outlet. loose. • House fuse blown, circuit breaker Reset circuit breaker or replace tripped,or a power outage has fuse.
  • Page 34: Error Messages

    Troubleshooting guide Error Messages Symptom Possible Cause Solution • Water supply is not adequate in area. Check another tap in the house. • Water supply taps are not completely open. Fully open tap. • Water inlet hose(s) are kinked. Straighten hose(s). •...
  • Page 35: Using Smartdiagnosis

    Troubleshooting guide NOTE • 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. Using SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ • 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.
  • Page 36: Terms Of Warranty

    Terms of Warranty What Is Not Covered: • Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. • If the product is connected to any voltage other than that shown on the rating plate. • If the fault is caused by accident, neglect, misuse or Act of God. •...

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