Preparing the Wash Load ................20 Adding Detergents and Softeners ..............20 Programme Table ....................23 Extra Options and Functions ................27 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................30 Smart Diagnosis ....................30 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After Every Wash................31 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically & Performing an Emergency Water Evacuation......................32...
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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • 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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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. • This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment- earthing / grounding conductor (earthing pin) and a grounding power plug.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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...
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*1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. Cold Supply Hose Anti–slip Sheets Spanner Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose Caps for Covering Transit Bolt Holes Tie Strap Specifications Model F1607BD Power Supply 220‒240 V~, 50 Hz Product Weight 56 kg Dimension(mm) D’’ D’ 1015...
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 •...
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...
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. •...
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.
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INSTALLATION • Periodically check the condition of the water Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap Without supply hose and replace the water supply hose if Thread necessary. Loose the 4 fixing screws NOTE • Do not overtighten the water supply hose or use mechanical devices to tighten onto the inlet valves.
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INSTALLATION completely to the tap and then tighten the watertight. Tighten the 4 fixing screws and the hose by screwing it to the right. adapter ring plate. Pull the connector latch plate down, push Connecting One Touch Type Hose to Tap the inlet hose onto the adapter, and release the Without Thread connector latch plate.
INSTALLATION Connecting the Hose to the • Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage. Appliance Screw the supply hose to the water inlet valve on the back of the appliance. 105 cm •...
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview • Add the proper amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. If desired, add bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate areas of Using the Appliance the dispenser. Before the first wash, select the Cotton wash programme and add a half amount of the Turn on the appliance.
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. •...
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OPERATION Description Display • The display shows the settings, estimated remaining time, options, and status messages. When the appliance is turned on, the default settings in the display will illuminate. • While the load weight is sensed automatically, the display on the control panel blinks. Time and Status Display Description AI DD...
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.
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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.
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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. •...
OPERATION Programme Table Washing Programme Cotton 40 °C (Cold to 95 °C) 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 °C (40 °C to 60 °C) Max.
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OPERATION Hand/Wool 30 °C (Cold to 40 °C) Max. Load 2 kg Description Washes hand-washable and machine-washable delicate clothes such as washable wool, lingerie, dresses etc. • Use detergent for machine washable woolens Sportswear 40 °C (Cold to 40 °C) Max.
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OPERATION Programme Intensive Pre Wash Cotton Eco 40-60 Mixed Fabric Easy Care Silent Wash Hygiene Baby Care Delicates Hand/Wool Sportswear Speed 14 Duvet Selectable Maximum Spin Speed Spin Speed Programme Default Available Cotton 1200 rpm Eco 40-60 1200 rpm Mixed Fabric 1000 rpm Easy Care 1200 rpm...
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OPERATION Spin Speed Programme Default Available Speed 14 400 rpm Duvet 1000 rpm Up to 1000 rpm NOTE • Actual maximum spin speed may vary depending on the load conditions. The values above are rounded to the nearest hundred.
OPERATION Extra Options and Add detergent. Functions Select a washing programme. You can use the extra options and functions to customize the programmes. Customize the washing programme (Temp., Customizing a Washing Spin, Rinse+ and Intensive) as necessary. Programme Press the Start/Pause button. Each programme has default settings that are selected automatically.
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OPERATION Add Item time may vary due to water temperature, clothes You can use this option in order to add or remove and other factors. clothes after the washing programme has started. • To cancel the function, the Power button should be pressed.
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OPERATION • Press and hold the Rinse+ and Pre Wash buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to deactivate/activate this function.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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MAINTENANCE Reassemble the components of the drawer to the proper compartments and insert the drawer.
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.
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• 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 •...
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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. •...
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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.
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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.
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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.