Control Panel ..................20 Programme Table ................21 Appliance Settings ................25 Option Programme ................26 SMART FUNCTIONS ..........30 Using LG SmartThinQ Application ............30 Using Smart Diagnosis™ ..............33 Smart Diagnosis™ Through the Customer Information Centre MAINTENANCE ............34 Cleaning Your Washing Machine ............34 Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter .............34 Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter ............35...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the product. The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below. This symbol is displayed to the indicate matters and operations that can cause risk.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Installation • 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.
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Improper use can cause fire or an explosion. • In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. • Do not lean or push down on the door excessively, when the appliance door is open.
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Maintenance • Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely removing any moisture and dust. • Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the appliance. • Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet.
3. 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...
INSTALLATION Specifications 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 supply : 220‒240 V~, 50 Hz • Size : 600 mm (W) x 640 mm (D) x 850 mm (H) •...
Installation Place Requirements • Do not install your appliance in rooms where freezing temperatures may occur. Frozen hoses may burst Location under pressure. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point. 0.5 cm •...
Unpacking and Removing Transit Bolts Lift the appliance off the foam base. • After removing the carton and shipping material, lift the appliance off the foam base. Make sure the tub support comes off with the base and is not stuck to the bottom of the appliance. •...
• 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.
Leveling the Appliance Connecting Supply Hose If the floor is uneven, turn the adjustable feet as required • Water supply pressure must be between 0.1 MPa and (Do not insert pieces of wood etc. under the feet). Make 1.0 MPa (1.0‒10.0 kgf/cm sure that all four feet are stable and resting on the floor •...
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Connecting Hose to Water Tap Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight connection. Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Tighten the four fixing screws. Thread Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap. Push the supply hose vertically upwards so that the rubber seal within the hose can adhere completely to the tap and then tighten it by screwing it to the...
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Connecting Hose to Appliance(Optional) Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight connection. Attach the hot water line to the hot water supply on the Tighten the four fixing screws and the adapter ring back of the washer.
Installation of Drain Hose Electrical Connections (In the UK Only) • The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor. Water in the appliance may not The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance drain or may drain slowly.
OPERATION Using the Appliance Choose the desired washing cycle. • Press the Cycle button repeatedly or turn the Before the first wash, select a washing programme cycle selector knob until the desired cycle is (Cotton 60 °C, add a half load of detergent), allow the selected.
Sorting Laundry Caring before loading. • Combine large and small items in a load. Load Look for a care label on your clothes. large items first. • This will tell you about the fabric content of your • Large items should not be more than half the garment and how it should be washed.
Adding Cleaning Products NOTE • Do not let the detergent harden. Doing so may lead to Detergent Dosage blockages, poor rinse performance or odour. • Full load : According to manufacturer’s • Detergent should be used according to the instruction recommendation.
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Using Tablet • Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days (Fabric softener may Open the door and put tablets into the drum. harden). • Softener will automatically be added during the last rinse cycle.
Control Panel Cotton Time Left Spinning Power Button Options • Press the Power button to turn the washing • Use these buttons to select the desired machine on. programme options for the selected cycle. Start/Pause Button • This Start/Pause button is used to start the wash cycle or pause the wash cycle.
Programme Table Washing Programme Maximum Programme Description Fabric Type Proper Temp. Load Provides better performance by 40°C Cotton combining various drum motions. (Cold to 95°C) Color fast garments (shirts, Rated nightdresses, pajamas, etc) and soiled Provides optimised washing capacity Cotton 60°C cotton load normally (underwear).
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(Water temperature is increased step NOT delicate clothes. (30°C to 60°C) by step for washing various stains.) Use LG SmartThinQ application on your smart phone to download new and special programmes that are not Download included with the machine. Cycle If you did not download any programmes, ‘Rinse+Spin’...
Beeper Language Selection Brightness 100% Language English • English is the default language. Language can be changed only when LCD is on. On the version of LG SmartThinQ application, it may be modified without informing customers. Press the Start/Pause button.
Option Programme Favorite Favorite programme allows you to store a customized Delay wash programme for future use. You can set a time delay so that the washing machine Press the Power button. will start automatically and finish after a specified time interval.
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Rinse Rinse + +Hold Add rinse once then after rinsing process, the programme is paused until start button is pressed again. Normal+Hold The programme is paused until start button is pressed again when rinse is finished. Rinse ++ Add rinse twice. Rinse + Adds an additional rinse.
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Option To Select Option Available with the Pre Wash, Medic Rinse, Steam After selecting a washing programme, select the desired Wash, Steam Softener programmes. option. Press the Power button. Option PreWash MedicRinse Select a washing programme. Steam Wash Steam Softener Press the Option button and select the desired option.
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Child Lock Select this function to lock the buttons on the control assembly to prevent tampering. Locking the Control Panel Press and hold the Child Lock button for 3 seconds. A beeper will sound, and ‘Child lock is on’ will appear on the display.
Before Using LG SmartThinQ • LG SmartThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, or Check the distance between the appliance and the errors caused by network connection.
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Energy Monitoring to enable this function. Check the energy consumption of the recently used cycles and monthly average. Start a cycle from the LG SmartThinQ application Smart Diagnosis on your smartphone. This function provides useful information for diagnosing and solving issues with the appliance based on the NOTE pattern of use.
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To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and Open Source Software Notice Information other open source licenses, that is contained in this LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing...
Use this function if you need an accurate diagnosis by • For best results, do not move the phone while an LG Electronics customer information centre when the the tones are being transmitted. appliance malfunctions or fails. • If the call centre agent is not able to get an Smart Diagnosis™...
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Interior WARNING • Unplug the washing machine before cleaning to • Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washing avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow machine door opening and door glass. this warning may result in serious injury, fire, •...
Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter After cleaning, turn the pump filter and insert the drain plug. • 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. •...
Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer Tub Clean (Optional) Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the Tub Clean is a special cycle to clean the inside of the dispenser drawer. Remove the drawer and inserts and washing machine. check for buildup once or twice a month. A higher water level is used in this cycle at higher spin speed.
Caution on Freezing During • After closing the tap, disconnect the cold supply hose from the tap, and remove water while keeping the Winter hose facing downwards. • When frozen, the product does not operate normally. Make sure to install the product where it will not freeze during winter.
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How to Handle Freezing • When water is removed completely from the drum, close the hose plug used for removal of residual • Make sure to empty the drum, pour warm water of water, choose a washing programme, and press the 50–60 °C up to the rubber part inside the drum, close Start/Pause button.
TROUBLESHOOTING The 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 before you call for service: Diagnosing Problems Symptoms Reason...
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Symptoms Reason Solution Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be • Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet. loose. • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do Washing machine does House fuse blown, circuit breaker not increase fuse capacity.
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Symptoms Reason Solution • It is the normal odor of new rubber and This odor is caused by the rubber will disappear after the machine has been attached to the washing machine. run a few times. If the rubber door gasket and •...
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) •...
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Symptoms Reason Solution Ensure door is not open. • Close the door completely. If ‘ ’ is not released, call for service. Door sensor has malfunctioned. • Unplug the power plug and call for Control error. service. • Close the water tap. Water overfills due to the faulty •...
• Damage or failure caused by incorrect electrical current, voltage, or plumbing codes, commercial or industrial use, or use of accessories, components, or consumable cleaning products that are not approved by LG. • Damage caused by transportation and handling, including scratches, dents, chips, and/or other damage to the finish of your product, unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship.
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Leakage caused by the damaged gasket. The gasket is damaged because the clothes are jammed Replace the gasket. between the door glass and the gasket Not draining caused by clogging Clean the pump filter. of pump filter. Water is not coming because Clean the inlet valve water inlet valve filters are filter or reinstall the water...
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No power problem caused by Reconnect the power cord loose connection of power cord or change the electrical or electrical outlet problem. outlet. Level Service trips to deliver, pick The warranty covers up, install the product or for manufacturing defects instruction on product use.
OPERATING DATA Product fiche_Commission Directive 1061/2010/EC Supplier’s trade mark Supplier’s model identifier FH6F9BDS(0-9) Rated capacity Energy efficiency class A+++ Awarded an “EU Ecolabel award” under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 Weighted annual energy consumption (AEC) in kWh per year based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60 °C and 40 °C at full and partial load, and the consumption...
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