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.
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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.
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•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.
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•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.
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•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.
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Maintenance •Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely removing any moisture and dust. •Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning the appliance. Setting the controls to the OFF or stand by position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply. •Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.
Specifications FG1405H3W1 Model FH4G1JCHP(0~9)N Wash Capacity 10.5 kg (Wash) / 7 kg (Dry) Power Supply 220 V~, 50 Hz Size 600 mm (W) x 610 mm (D) x 850 mm (H) Product Weight 86 kg Permissible Water pressure 0.1 - 1.0 MPa (1.0 - 10.0 kgf / cm²) •...
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.
Unpacking and Removing Install the hole caps. Transit Bolts • Locate the hole caps included in the 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.
• 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.
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 •...
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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.
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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.
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. •...
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.
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. • Large items should not be more than half • This will tell you about the fabric content of the total wash load.
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.
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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. •...
Control Panel : The display shows estimate time • Power Button remaining. While the size of the load is being calculated automatically, blinking • Press the Power button to turn the or ‘Detecting’ appears. washing machine on. : The water temperature is displayed •...
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).
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Maximum Programme Description Fabric Type Proper Temp. Load Provides fast washing Lightly soiled colour 20 °C Quick 30 time for small loads and 3 kg laundry. (Cold to 40 °C) lightly soiled clothes. For hand and machine washable delicate clothes such as Wool, hand washable 20 °C Gentle Care...
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Drying Programme Maximum Programme Description Fabric Type Load For cottons. Select this Cotton or linen fabrics such programme to reduce cycle time as cotton towels, t-shirts, Rating Normal ( and energy usage during the dry and linen laundries. cycle. Cotton or linen fabrics, For easy iron, finish drying in ready to iron at the end of Rating...
Option Programme Steam (Optional) Steam Wash features enhanced washing Delay End performance with low energy consumption. Steam Softener sprays steam after a spinning You can set a time delay so that the washing cycle to reduce creases and make the laundry machine will start automatically and finish after a fluffy.
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Add Item Laundry can be added or removed after the washing programme is started. Press the Add Item button when the LED is turned on. Open the door after door lock is released. Add or remove laundry. Press the Start/Pause button again to continue the cycle.
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Pre Wash ( Rinse+ ( If the laundry is heavily soiled, the Pre Wash Add rinse once. programme is recommended. Press the Power button. Press the Power button. Select a washing programme. Select a washing programme. Press and hold the Rinse+ button for 3 Press and hold the Pre Wash button for 3 seconds.
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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.
Woolen Articles Dry ( • Do not tumble dry woolen articles. Pull them to Use the automatic programmes to dry most their original shape and dry them flat. loads. Electronic sensors measure the temperature of the exhaust to increase or Woven and Loopknit Materials decrease drying temperatures for faster reaction time and tighter temperature control.
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Drying Time Guide • Drying programme can last up to about 7 hours. • These drying times are given as a guide to help you set your washing machine for manual drying. • If the temperature of the drying system is not enough to complete to dry, drying time is modified automatically, and inform it by pop-up window.
• For appliances with the logo manual. • LG SmartThinQ is not responsible for any Check the distance between the appliance network connection problems or any faults, and the wireless router (Wi-Fi network).
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Installing LG SmartThinQ Push Alert Turn on the Push Alerts to receive appliance Search for the LG SmartThinQ application from status notifications. The notifications are the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a triggered even if the LG SmartThinQ application smart phone.
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Standby power consumption 0.5 W Network standby power 3.0 W consumption Start a cycle from the LG Smart ThinQ ap- plication on your smart phone. The period of time after which the power management function, or a similar function, switches...
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.
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, •...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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 •...
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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 •...
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 •...
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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.
• 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.
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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.
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Leakage caused by improper installation of drain hose or Reinstall the drain hose. Elbow Bracket clogged drain hose. 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...