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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.
EN ENGLISH
FH4G1VCN(0-9)
MFL69475505
Rev.00_022617
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 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. EN ENGLISH FH4G1VCN(0-9) www.lg.com MFL69475505 Rev.00_022617...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS This manual may contain images or content different from the model you purchased. This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ 4 Disposal of Your Old Appliance ..............9 INSTALLATION ..............10 Parts ......................
  • Page 3 SMART FUNCTIONS .............32 Using Smart ThinQ Application ..............32 Using Smart Diagnosis™ ................. 34 MAINTENANCE ..............35 Cleaning Your Washing Machine .............. 35 Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter ..............35 Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter ..............36 Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer ..............37 Tub Clean (Optional) ................
  • Page 4: 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 5 For use in Europe: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Page 6 •This appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the appliance, in such a way that a full opening of the appliance door is restricted. •This appliance must be grounded.
  • Page 7 •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 the door excessively, when the appliance door is open.
  • Page 8 •Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet hands. •Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it. •Do not wash rugs, mats, shoes or pet blankets, or any other items other than clothes or sheets, in this machine.
  • Page 9: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    • 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

    INSTALLATION Parts 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 button Accessories Cold supply hose (1 EA) Spanner Caps for covering Anti–slip sheets (2 EA) (Option: Hot (1 EA)) transit bolt holes...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Model FH4G1VCN(0-9) Wash Capacity 9 kg Power Supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz Size 600 mm (W) x 560 mm (D) x 850 mm (H) Product Weight 67 kg Permissible Water pressure 0.1 - 1.0 MPa (1.0 - 10.0 kgf / cm²) •...
  • Page 12: Installation Place Requirements

    Installation Place • If it is impossible to avoid positioning the appliance next to a gas cooker or coal burning Requirements stove, an insulation (85x60 cm) covered with aluminum foil on the side facing the cooker Location or stove must be inserted between the two appliances.
  • Page 13: Unpacking And Removing Transit Bolts

    Unpacking and Removing Install the hole caps. • Locate the hole caps included in the Transit Bolts 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 14: Using Anti-Slip Sheets (Optional)

    • 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.
  • Page 15: 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. under • Water pressure must be between 0.1 MPa and the feet). Make sure that all four feet are stable 1.0 MPa (1.0‒10.0 kgf/cm and resting on the floor and then check that the •...
  • Page 16 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 Tap with Thread Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap.
  • Page 17 Connecting Hose to Appliance Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight Attach the hot water line to the hot water supply connection. Tighten the four fixing screws on the back of the washer. Attach the cold water and the adapter ring plate.
  • Page 18: 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 due to water leakage. •...
  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION Using the Washing Machine Choose the desired washing cycle. • Press the cycle button repeatedly or turn Before the first wash, select a washing the cycle selector knob until the desired programme, allow the washing machine to wash cycle is selected. without clothing.
  • Page 20: Sorting Laundry

    Sorting Laundry Caring before loading. • Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Look for a care label on your clothes. • This will tell you about the fabric content of • Large items should not be more than half your garment and how it should be washed.
  • Page 21: Adding Cleaning Products

    Adding Cleaning Products NOTE • Do not let the detergent harden. Doing so may Detergent Dosage lead to blockages, poor rinse performance or odour. • Detergent should be used according to the • Full load : According to manufacturer’s instruction of the detergent manufacturer and recommendation.
  • Page 22 Using Tablet • Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days (Fabric Open the door and put tablets into the drum. softener may harden). • Softener will automatically be added during the last rinse cycle. •...
  • Page 23: Control Panel

    Control Panel Power Button : The display shows estimate time • • Press the Power button to turn the remaining. While the size of the load is washing machine on. being calculated automatically, blinking or ‘Detecting’ appears. : The water temperature is displayed •...
  • Page 24: Programme Table

    Programme Table Washing Programme Maximum Programme Description Fabric Type Proper Temp. Load Provides better performance by 40 °C Cotton combining various drum (Cold to 95 °C) Coloured fast garments motions. (shirts, nightdresses, pajamas, etc.) and Rating Provides optimised normally soiled cotton washing performance 60 °C load (underwear).
  • Page 25 Maximum Programme Description Fabric Type Proper Temp. Load For hand and machine washable delicate clothes such as Wool, hand washable 20 °C Gentle Care washable wool, lingerie, clothes, delicate, easily 1.5 kg (Cold to 30 °C) dresses etc. (Use damaged laundry. detergent for machine washable woolens).
  • Page 26 Extra Options Programme Turbo Wash Pre Wash Crease Care Delay End Rinse Hold Cotton ● ● ● ● ● Cotton+ ● ● ● ● ● Easy Care ● ● ● ● ● Mixed Fabric ● ● ● ● ● Baby Care ●...
  • Page 27 Operating Data Max RPM Programme 1400 Cotton 1400 Cotton+ 1400 Easy Care 1000 Mixed Fabric 1400 Baby Care 1000 Wool Hygiene 1400 Outdoor Speed14 Gentle Care Stain Care 1400 NOTE • Information of main washing programmes at half load. Remaining Time in Energy in Programme...
  • Page 28: Option Programme

    Option Programme Crease Care If you want to prevent creasing, select Crease Care Delay End option. You can set a time delay so that the washing Press the Power button. machine will start automatically and finish after a specified time interval. Select a washing programme.
  • Page 29 Remote Start function. CAUTION • When adding laundry, make sure to completely Start a cycle from the LG Smart ThinQ push it into the drum. If laundry gets stuck in application on your smart phone. the door latch hole, the rubber packing may...
  • Page 30 Rinse ( Pre Wash ( If the laundry is heavily soiled, the Pre Wash Rinse+ ( programme is recommended. Add rinse once. Press the Power button. Rinse++( Select a washing programme. Add rinse twice. Rinse Hold( Press and hold the Pre Wash button for 3 The course is paused until start button is seconds.
  • Page 31 Beep On / Off Child Lock ( 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 Soil and Temp. button Press and hold the Child Lock button for simultaneously for 3 seconds to set the Beep three seconds.
  • Page 32: Smart Functions

    • To verify the Wi-Fi connection, check that Wi-Fi icon on the control panel is lit. Installing Smart ThinQ • LG Smart ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, Search for the LG Smart ThinQ application from...
  • Page 33 In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
  • Page 34: Using Smart Diagnosis

    Use this function if you need an accurate the home phone. diagnosis by an LG Electronics customer • If the Smart Diagnosis™ data transfer is poor information center when the appliance due to poor call quality, you may not receive malfunctions or fails.
  • Page 35: 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 glass. follow this warning may result in serious injury, •...
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter

    Cleaning the Drain Pump After cleaning, turn the pump filter and insert the drain 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 37: 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 at higher spin speed.
  • Page 38: 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 39 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 40: 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 41 Symptoms Reason Solution Water supply is not adequate • Check another tap in the house. in that location. Water supply tap is not • Fully open tap. completely open. Water does not enter washing machine or it enters slowly Water supply hose(s) are •...
  • Page 42 Symptoms Reason Solution • Check if the ‘Door Lock’ icon Once washing machine has is illuminated. You can safely Door does not open started, the door cannot be open the door after the ‘Door opened for safety reasons. Lock’ icon turns off. If an imbalance is detected •...
  • Page 43: Error Messages

    Error Messages Symptoms Reason Solution Water supply is not adequate in area. • Check another tap in the house. Water supply taps are not completely • Fully open tap. open. Water supply hose(s) are kinked. • Straighten hose(s). The filter of the supply hose(s) are •...
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45: Warranty

    • Costs associated with removal of your Product from your home for repairs. • The removal and reinstallation of the Product if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions, including LG’s owner’s and installation manuals.
  • Page 46 Strange vibration or noise Remove the transit bolts caused by not removing & tub support. transit bolts or tub support. Transit Carton bolt support base Leakage caused by dirt (hair, Clean the gasket & door lint) on gasket and door glass.
  • Page 47 Leakage caused by improper installation of drain hose or Reinstall the drain hose. clogged drain hose. Elbow Bracket Tie Strap Leakage caused by improper installation of water supply Reinstall the supply hose or using other brand hose. supply hoses. No power problem caused Reconnect the power by loose connection of power cord or change the...
  • Page 48: Operating Data

    OPERATING DATA Product fiche_Commission Delegated Regulation(EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier’s trade mark FH4G1VCN(0-9) Supplier’s model identifier Rated capacity Energy efficiency class A+++ Awarded an “EU Ecolabel award” under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 Energy consumption “X” kWh per year, based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60 °C and 40 °C at full and kWh/year partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes.
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