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LG FV1414S3B Owner's Manual

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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.
ENGLISH
FV1414S3B
MFL71917024
Rev.00_021023
Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 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 FV1414S3B www.lg.com MFL71917024 Rev.00_021023 Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Control Panel ....................20 Preparing the Wash Load ................23 Adding Detergents and Softeners ..............23 Programme Table ....................28 Extra Options and Functions ................32 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................38 Smart Diagnosis ....................40 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After Every Wash................42 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............42 TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • 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 • 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.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment- earthing / grounding conductor (earthing pin) and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket that is installed and earthed / grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
  • 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: 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 9 INSTALLATION Specifications Model FV1414S3B Power Supply 220‒240 V~, 50 Hz Product Weight 73 kg Dimension(mm) D’’ D’ 1145...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Accessories Cold Supply Hose Anti–slip Sheets*1 Spanner Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose Caps for Covering Transit Bolt Holes Tie Strap*1 *1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased.

  • Page 11: Installation Place Requirements

    INSTALLATION Installation Place Index Clearance (mm) Requirements Before installing the appliance, check the following information to make sure that the appliance should be installed in a correct place. WARNING Installation Location • This appliance must only be used for domestic household purposes and should not be used in •...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Levelling The Appliance

    INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance Starting with the bottom two transit bolts use the spanner (included) to fully loosen all Checking the Level transit bolts by turning them counterclockwise. When pushing down the edges of the top plate diagonally, the appliance should not move up and down at all (check both directions).
  • Page 14 • Do not install the washing machine on a plinth, Failure to do so may cause vibration or noise. stand or elevated surface unless it is manufactured by LG Electronics for use with this model. Using Anti-Slip Sheets This feature may vary depending on the model Check if the appliance is perfectly level using a purchased.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Water Supply Hose

    • Do not attach the adhesive side of anti- slip sheets to the feet of the appliance. NOTE • Additional anti-slip sheets are available at LG Electronics service centre. Connecting the Hose to the Water Tap Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Thread...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap Without Connecting One Touch Type Hose to Tap Thread Without Thread Loosen the 4 fixing screws Unscrew the adapter ring plate and loose the 4 fixing screws. Remove the guide plate if the tap is too large to fit the adapter.

  • Page 17: Installing The Drain Hose

    INSTALLATION connector latch plate. Make sure the adapter • Make sure that the hose should not be kinked or locks into place. trapped. Installing the Drain Hose Installing the Drain Hose with the Elbow Bracket The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION • When installing the drain hose to a sink, secure it tightly with string.

  • Page 19: Operation Operation Overview

    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview • Press the Power button to turn on the appliance. Using the Appliance Choose the desired cycle. Before the first wash, select the Cotton wash programme and add a half amount of the • Press the cycle button repeatedly or turn the detergent.

  • Page 20: Control Panel

    • This allows you to select an additional programmes and will light when selected. Remote Start With the LG ThinQ app, you can use a smartphone to control your appliance remotely. • In order to use this function, refer to SMART FUNCTIONS.
  • Page 21 OPERATION Description Customizing Washing Programme Buttons Use these buttons to adjust the water temperature or spin speed settings for the selected programme. • The current settings are shown in the display. • Press the button for that option to select other settings. ezDispense Buttons •...
  • Page 22 OPERATION Description AI DD • AI DD provides the appropriate drum rotation actions after load sensing is completed. • is activated when the Cotton, Mixed Fabric, and Easy Care programmes are selected and operated. - If too much detergent is used, too many suds can occur and this will cause poor AI DD performance.

  • Page 23: 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 24 OPERATION detergents that are suitable for Drum (front • Part load: 1/2 of the normal amount. load) type washers. • Minimum load: 1/3 of full load. • If too many suds occur, reduce the detergent amount. • If too much detergent is used, too many suds Using the ezDispense Function can occur and this will result in poor washing results or cause heavy load to the motor.
  • Page 25 OPERATION • It is normal for a small amount of water to Pour the detergent and softener into their remain in the manual dispenser respective compartments, up to the MAX line. compartments at the end of the cycle. • The ezDispense drawer has two compartments.
  • Page 26 OPERATION top of your washer. These products can damage Open the detergent dispenser drawer. the washer’s finish and controls. NOTE • The manual dispenser cannot be used for dispensing pre-wash detergent. • When adding detergent tablets and water softener, be sure to turn off the ezDispense function.
  • Page 27 OPERATION Adding Water Softener 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. • First add detergent, and then the water softener. Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging.

  • Page 28: 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. Cotton+ 60 ℃ (Cold to 60 ℃) Max. Load: Rating Description Washes normally soiled clothes by combining various drum motions with less energy consumption than Cotton programme with comparable settings.
  • Page 29 OPERATION Hand/Wool 30 ℃ (Cold to 40 ℃) 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 ℃ (Cold to 40 ℃) Max.
  • Page 30 OPERATION NOTE • Rinse+, Delay End and Add Item options can be selected for every washing programme in this table. Programme Steam TurboWash Pre Wash Intensive Cotton Cotton+ TurboWash 39 Mixed Fabric Easy Care Silent Wash Allergy Care Delicates Hand/Wool Sportswear Speed 14 Duvet...
  • Page 31 OPERATION Spin Speed Programme Default Available Delicates 800 rpm Up to 800 rpm Hand/Wool 800 rpm Up to 800 rpm Sportswear 800 rpm Up to 800 rpm 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.

  • Page 32: Extra Options And Functions

    OPERATION Extra Options and Press the Power button. Functions You can use the extra options and functions to Add detergent. customize the programmes. Customizing a Washing Select a washing programme. Programme Each programme has default settings that are Customize the washing programme (Temp., selected automatically.
  • Page 33 OPERATION TurboWash Select a washing programme. Adding this option reduces the programme time but the similar washing results will be provided. Follow the next steps to use a special Press the Start/Pause button. option. Press the Add Item button as necessary. Press the Power button.
  • Page 34 OPERATION - If the liquid detergent indicator NOTE buttons indicator blink and the chime sounds, pour the detergent into the • The delay time is the time to the end of the compartment, up to the MAX line. programme, not the start. The actual running time may vary due to water temperature, clothes - If the liquid fabric softener indicator and other factors.
  • Page 35 OPERATION • Dispenser 1: Press and hold the Dispenser 1 Press the Start/Pause button. button for 3 seconds. • Dispenser 2: Press and hold the Dispenser 2 NOTE button for 3 seconds. • Use the manufacturer’s recommendations on the detergent or fabric softener package when Using both Dispensers for Liquid setting the ezDispense amounts for a standard Detergent...
  • Page 36 OPERATION • Using this function may cause some foam in the Press and hold the Dispenser 1 and Dispenser drum. 2 buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to save the changes. Setting the Dispenser 2 for Different Liquid Wash the ezDispense compartment that Detergent Dispenser needs to be cleaned.
  • Page 37 OPERATION • Turning off the power will not reset this function. You must deactivate this function before you can access any other functions. Locking the Control Panel Turn on the power. Press and hold the Delay End and Add Item buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to activate this function.

  • Page 38: Smart Functions

    SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application notifications on a smartphone. The notifications are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is off. The LG ThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. NOTE LG ThinQ Application Features •...
  • Page 39 SMART FUNCTIONS • Smartphone user interface (UI) may vary Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with depending on the mobile operating system (OS) your existing account or create an LG account and the manufacturer. to sign in. • If the security protocol of the router is set to WEP, you may fail to set up the network.

  • Page 40: Smart Diagnosis

    LG ThinQ application. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Disable this function manually Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow When this function is activated, press and hold the the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ Remote Start button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 41 SMART FUNCTIONS • Keep the smartphone in place until the data transfer has finished. Time remaining for data transfer is displayed. After the data transfer is complete, the diagnosis will be displayed in the application. NOTE • For best results, do not move the smartphone while the tones are being transmitted.

  • Page 42: 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 43 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter Run this function once a month (or more often if needed) to reduce build-up of detergent and softener and other residue. The water inlet filter collects lime or any sediment that may be in water that is supplied to the •...
  • Page 44 MAINTENANCE Allow the water to cool before cleaning the drain Unscrew the drain pump filter slowly to drain pump filter. Open the door in an emergency or the remaining water and then proceed to perform an emergency water evacuation. remove any debris or objects from the filter. Unplug the appliance.
  • Page 45 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the ezDispense Clean the inserts with warm water. Drawer • Rinse the drawer in warm water to dissolve the detergent residue or softener scale. Clean the ezDispense compartments every time • Use a soft cloth or brush to remove any you refill the detergent/softener or change to a residue.
  • Page 46 MAINTENANCE Securely close the covers on the ezDispense compartments. Wipe off any moisture with a dry towel or cloth after cleaning. Reinsert the detergent dispenser drawer.

  • Page 47: 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 48 • 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 49 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The amount of liquid detergent in the detergent compartment did not E dz decrease. ezDispense ERROR 2 • Call for service. The amount of fabric softener in the liquid fabric softener or liquid E d3 detergent compartment did not decrease.
  • Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Vibrating noise Not all levelling feet are resting firmly and evenly on the floor. • See the Levelling the Appliance instruction to adjust the levelling of the appliance. Floor not rigid enough. • Check if the floor is sold and does not flex. See the Installation Place Requirements to select the proper location.
  • Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance does not Start/Pause was not pressed after a programme was set. operate. • Press the Power button, then reselect the desired programme and press the Start/Pause button. The appliance is turned off if the Start/Pause button is not pressed within a certain time.
  • Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Cycle time is longer The load is too small. than usual. • Add more items to allow the appliance to balance the loads. Heavy articles are mixed with lighter items. • Always try to wash articles with similar weight in order to allow the appliance to evenly distribute the weight of the load for spinning.
  • Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Wrinkling Hot and cold water supply hoses are reversed. • Hot water rinse can set wrinkles in garments. Check the supply hose connections. Spin speed may be too high. • Set the spin speed to suit the garment type. Odour Symptoms Possible Cause &...
  • Page 54 • Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it, then not connected to the register your appliance on LG ThinQ. Wi-Fi network. Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. • Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance using the Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 55 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Your home appliance The distance between the appliance and the router is too far. and smartphone are • If the distance between the appliance and the router is too far, the signal not connected to the may be weak and the connection may not be configured correctly.

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