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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.
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Rev.XX_MMDDYY
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  • Page 1 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 www.lg.com Rev.XX_MMDDYY Copyright © 2010-2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preparing the Wash Load ................22 Adding Detergents and Softeners ..............22 Programme Table ....................25 Extra Options and Functions ................29 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................31 Smart Diagnosis ....................31 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After Every Wash................32 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically & Performing an Emergency Water Evacuation......................33...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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. Safety Messages This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not plug the appliance into multiple outlet sockets, power boards, or an extension power cable. • Do not modify the power plug provided with the appliance. If it does not fit the power outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
  • 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 • 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: Caring For The Environment

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Environmental and Economical Tips Energy and water consumption • Water consumption and energy usage can be affected by the weight of the load. To make the best use of your appliance, load the maximum amount of dry clothes for the particular programme. •...
  • 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

    INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View Rear View Control Panel Power Plug Detergent Dispenser Drawer Transit Bolts Drum Drain Hose Door Cover Cap Drain Plug Drain Pump Filter Levelling Feet...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Accessories *1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. Cold Supply Hose Anti–slip Sheets*1 Spanner Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose Caps for Covering Transit Bolt Holes Tie Strap Specifications Model F48J3TM5W Power Supply 220‒240 V~, 50 Hz Product Weight 65 kg Dimension(mm)
  • Page 12: Installation Place Requirements

    INSTALLATION Installation Place WARNING Requirements • This appliance must only be used for domestic household purposes and should not be used in Before installing the appliance, check the following mobile applications. information to make sure that the appliance should be installed in a correct place. Installation Location NOTE •...
  • Page 13: Unpacking The Appliance

    INSTALLATION grounded/earthed in accordance with all local NOTE codes and ordinances. • You can purchase rubber cups (part No. 4620ER4002B) from the LG service centre. Unpacking the Appliance Ventilation Lifting the Appliance Off the Foam Base • Make sure that air circulation around the...
  • Page 14: Levelling The Appliance

    INSTALLATION Starting with the bottom two transit bolts • If the appliance rocks when pushing the top use the spanner (included) to fully loosen all plate of the appliance diagonally, adjust the feet transit bolts by turning them counterclockwise. again. •...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Water Supply Hose

    INSTALLATION manufactured by LG Electronics for use with this slip sheets under the levelling feet and adjust the model. level. Clean the floor to attach the anti-slip sheets. • Use a dry rag to remove and clean foreign Check if the appliance is perfectly level using a objects and moisture.
  • Page 16: Installing The Drain Hose

    INSTALLATION • Periodically check the condition of the water NOTE supply hose and replace the water supply hose if necessary. • After connecting the water inlet hose to the water tap, turn on the water tap to flush out NOTE foreign substances (dirt, sand, sawdust, and etc.) in the water lines.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION • Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage. 105 cm • If the drain hose is too long, do not force it back into the appliance. This will cause abnormal noise. •...
  • Page 18: Operation Operation Overview

    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview CAUTION Using the Appliance • Remove items from the flexible door 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 19 OPERATION • Now select a wash temperature and spin speed. Pay attention to the fabric care label of your clothes. Begin cycle. • Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. The appliance will agitate briefly without water to measure the weight of the load.
  • Page 20: Control Panel

    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 • Programmes are available according to the clothes type. •...
  • Page 21 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. Child Lock Use this option to disable the controls.
  • Page 22: Preparing The Wash Load

    OPERATION Preparing the Wash Load NOTE Sort the wash load for best washing results, and • The dashes under the symbol give you then prepare the clothes according to the symbols information about the type of fabric and the on their care labels. maximum allowance of mechanical stress.
  • Page 23 OPERATION detergents that are suitable for Drum (front • Minimum load: 1/3 of full load. load) type washers. • If too many suds occur, reduce the detergent amount. Using the Dispenser • If too much detergent is used, too many suds can occur and this will result in poor washing To add detergent dosage to the dispenser: results or cause heavy load to the motor.
  • Page 24 OPERATION Adding Water Softener maximum fill line can cause it to dispense too early, which may stain the clothes. 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 25: Programme Table

    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. Eco 40-60 40 ℃...
  • Page 26 OPERATION Quick 30 20 ℃ (Cold to 40 ℃) Max. Load 3 kg Description Washes small loads of lightly soiled clothes for approximately 30 minutes. Rinse+Spin Max. Load: Rating Description Rinses and spins clothes. Use fabric softener if needed. NOTE •...
  • Page 27 OPERATION Programme Intensive Pre Wash 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 Steam Care 1000 rpm Up to 1000 rpm Sportswear 800 rpm Up to 800 rpm Delicates...
  • Page 28 OPERATION Common Programmes Programme h:mm ℃ Litres Cotton 20 ℃ Cotton 60 ℃ Mixed Fabric Quick 30 Cotton + Intensive Eco 40-60 (Full) Eco 40-60 (Half) Eco 40-60 (Quarter) *1 It is able to clean normally soiled cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40 ℃ or 60 ℃, together in the same cycle, and that this programme is used to assess the compliance with the EU ecodesign legislation (EU 2019/2023).
  • Page 29: Extra Options And Functions

    OPERATION Extra Options and Customize the washing programme (Temp., Spin and Intensive) as necessary. Functions You can use the extra options and functions to Press the Start/Pause button. customize the programmes. Only Using a Spin Function Customizing a Washing Programme Prepare the clothes and load the drum.
  • Page 30 OPERATION Press the Power button. Press and hold the Spin and Temp. buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to activate this function. Select a washing programme. • A beeper will sound, and will appear on the display. Press the Delay End button as necessary. Unlocking the Control Panel Turn on the power.
  • Page 31: Smart Functions

    Follow the instructions below to use the audible smartphone. diagnosis method. LG ThinQ Application Feature • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided Communicate with the appliance from a in the LG ThinQ application.
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    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. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the appliance. They may damage the finish.
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Appliance Periodically & Performing An Emergency Water Evacuation

    MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Appliance WARNING Periodically & Performing • Leave the door open to dry inside of the an Emergency Water appliance only if the children are supervised at home. Evacuation Tub Clean Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter This is a special function to help clean the inside of the appliance by soaking, washing, rinsing and The water inlet filter collects lime or any sediment spinning.
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter CAUTION and Performing an Emergency • Be careful when draining, as the water may be Water Evacuation hot. The drain filter collects threads and small objects • Run the drum cleaning programme once a that may have been accidentally left in the clothes.
  • Page 35 MAINTENANCE Reassemble the components of the drawer to the proper compartments and insert the drawer.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Operation of your appliance can lead to errors and malfunctions. The following tables contain possible causes and notes for resolving an error message or malfunction. It is recommended to read the tables carefully below in order to save your time and money that may cost for calling to LG Electronics service centre.
  • Page 37 • Check and clean the drain filter. Door sensor malfunctions. dE dE1 dEz dE4 DOOR ERROR • Please call LG service centre. You can find your local LG service centre phone number in the warranty card. This is a control error. CONTROL ERROR •...
  • Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Thumping sound Heavy clothes may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. • If the sound continues, the appliance is probably out of balance. Stop and redistribute the clothes. The clothes may be out of balance. •...
  • Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance does not Control panel has powered off due to inactivity. operate. • This is normal. Press the Power button to turn the appliance on. Appliance is unplugged. • Make sure that the cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off.
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance is not filling Inlet filter clogged. properly. • Make sure the inlet filters on the fill valves are not clogged. Inlet hoses may be kinked. • Check that inlet hoses are not kinked or clogged. Insufficient water supply.
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Staining Bleach or softener is dispensed too soon. • Dispenser compartment is overfilled. It makes bleach or softer dispensed rapidly. Always measure bleach or softener to prevent overfilling. • Close the detergent dispenser slowly. Bleach or softener was added directly to the clothes in the drum.
  • Page 42 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 guarantee.

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