TABLE OF CONTENTS This manual is produced for a group of products and may contain images or content different from the model you purchased. This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........03 Important Safety Instructions ...............05 INSTALLATION ............08 Specifications ..................08 Accessories ..................08...
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.
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GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. • This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
• Never attempt to operate this appliance • Only an authorized repair person from if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially an LG Electronics service centre should disassembled, or has missing or broken disassemble, repair, or modify the parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
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These • In case of a water leak, stop using the products contain poisonous materials. product and contact an LG Electronics service centre. Unplug the unit from the • Do not plug multiple products into...
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Disposal • This appliance must only be used for domestic household purposes • Before discarding an old appliance, and should not be used in mobile unplug it. Render the plug useless. applications. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. •...
INSTALLATION Specifications Transit bolts (Must be removed before use) 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 •...
Installation Place Requirements • Do not install your washing machine in rooms where freezing temperatures may occur. Frozen hoses may Location burst under pressure. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point. • Please ensure that when the washing machine is installed, it is easily accessible for an engineer in the event of a breakdown.
Unpacking and Removing Install the hole caps. Shipping Bolts (Transit bolts) • Locate the hole caps included in the accessory pack and install them in the shipping bolt holes. Lift the washing machine off the foam base. • After removing the carton and shipping material, lift the washing machine off the foam base.
• It is most effective to install the non-skid pads • You can obtain rubber cups (p/no.4620ER4002B) from under the front legs. If it is difficult to place the an LG Service Centre. pads under the front legs, place them under the NOTE back legs.
• Timber or suspended type flooring may contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance. • Do Not install the washer on a raised platform, plinth or stand, unless it is manufactured and specified for its purpose by LG Electronics. Hose connector Rubber seal...
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Connecting Hose to Water Tap Push the inlet hose vertically upwards so that the rubber seal within the hose can adhere completely Connecting screw-type hose to tap with thread to the tap and then tighten it by screwing it to the right.
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Connecting Hose to Washing Machine Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight connection. Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose and that Tighten the adapter ring plate and the four fixing they are not crushed.
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 washing machine The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance may not drain or may drain slowly.
OPERATION Using the Washing Machine Choose the desired washing cycle. • Press the Cycle button repeatedly or turn the Before the first wash, select a cycle (Cotton 60°C, add cycle selector knob until the desired cycle is a half load of detergent), allow the washing machine selected.
Sorting Iaundry 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.
Drum type detergent must only be used in Front loaders. excessive suds can be caused by using the wrong type of detergent. When using a combined Front & Top loader detergent, It is recommended to use only half the quantity of detergent that is recommended by the detergent manufacturer when washing normally soiled loads.
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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 Power button Programme Dial • Press the Power button to turn the washing • Programmes should be appropriately selected machine on. to suit the laundry type. • Lamp will light up to indicate the selected Start/Pause button programme. •...
Programme Table Washing Programme Proper Maximum Programme Description Fabric Type Temp. Load Provides better performance by 40°C Cotton combining various drum motions. (Cold to 95°C) Coloured fast garments (shirts, Rated nightdresses, pajamas, underwear, Provides optimised washing capacity etc) 60°C Cotton Quick performance for a large amount of (Cold to 60°C) laundry with less energy consumption.
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Extra Options Programme Pre Wash Intensive ● ● Cotton ● ● Cotton Quick ● ● Synthetic ●** ● Baby Care ● Blanket ● Delicate ● Wool ● ● Quick 30 * : This option is automatically included in the cycle and can not be deleted. ** : This option is automatically included in the cycle and can be deleted.
Option Cycle Child Lock ( Select this function to lock the buttons on the control Pre Wash assembly to prevent tampering. If the laundry is heavily soiled, the Pre Wash cycle is recommended. Locking the control panel Press the Power button. Press and hold the Intensive and Pre Wash button for 3 seconds.
MAINTENANCE Care and Cleaning of 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. •...
Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter After cleaning, refit the drain cap by turning it clockwise and then 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 Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Remove the drawer and inserts and check for buildup once or twice a month. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it straight out until it stops. •...
Caution on Freezing During • After closing the tap, disconnect the cold inlet 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, select Rinse and Spin, and press the Start/ 50–60°C up to the rubber part inside the drum, close Pause button.
Use this function if you need an accurate diagnosis using the information transmitted for analysis. by an LG Electronics service centre when the product NOTE malfunctions or fails. Use this function only to contact •...
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...
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It is the normal odor of new rubber and will This odor is caused by the rubber Odor disappear after the machine has been run attached to the washing machine. a few times. Be sure to clean the gasket and door seal If the rubber door gasket and door seal regularly and check under the door seal for area are not cleaned regularly, odors...
Error Messages 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 inlet hose(s) are kinked. • Straighten hose(s). The filter of the inlet hose(s) are •...
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Reason Solution • Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance Load is too small. the load. • Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance Load is out of balance. the load. The appliance has an imbalance detection and correction system.
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