Control Panel ....................20 Preparing the Wash Load ................22 Adding Detergents and Softeners ..............23 Programme Table ....................25 Extra Options and Functions ................29 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................31 Smart Diagnosis ....................33 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After Every Wash................35 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............35 TROUBLESHOOTING...
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 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.
• 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.
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.
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.
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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...
INSTALLATION Specifications Model F4X100***K Power Supply 220‒240 V~, 50 Hz Product Weight 58 kg Dimension(mm) D" 1030...
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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.
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 •...
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 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).
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• 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.
• 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...
INSTALLATION • Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the NOTE floor from damage due to water leakage. • After connecting the water inlet hose to the water tap, turn on the water tap to flush out foreign substances (dirt, sand, sawdust, and etc.) in the water lines.
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview Add cleaning products or detergent and softener. Using the Appliance • Add the proper amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. If desired, add bleach Before the first wash, select the Cotton wash or fabric softener to the appropriate areas of programme and add a half amount of the the dispenser.
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 or off. Programme Knob • Programmes are available according to the clothes type. •...
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OPERATION Time and Status Display Description Estimated Time Remaining • When a washing programme is selected, the default time for that programme is displayed. This time will change as options are selected. • If the display shows , then the time will be displayed after the load sensing has detected the load size.
OPERATION Preparing the Wash Load NOTE Sort the wash load for best washing results, and • For general information about the washing then prepare the clothes according to the symbols symbols on textile care labels, visit the Ginetex on their care labels. site (www.ginetex.ch).
OPERATION • Pre-treat dirt and stains by brushing a small - For better washing results of white and pale amount of detergent dissolved water onto stains garments, use powdered detergent with to help lift dirt. bleach. - Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the wash cycle.
OPERATION Adding Detergent Tablets • Slamming the drawer closed may result in the detergent overflowing into another Detergent tablets can also be used when washing. compartment or dispensing into the drum earlier than programmed. Open the door and put detergent tablets into •...
OPERATION Download Cycle Description This programme allows you to download a new and special washing programme to your appliance with a smartphone. The default programme is Allergy Care. NOTE • Select the appropriate water temperature for chosen wash programme. Always follow garment manufacturer’s care label or instructions when washing to avoid damage to clothes.
OPERATION Extra Options and Customise the washing programme (Temp. or Functions Spin) as necessary. You can use the extra options and functions to customize the programmes. Press the Start/Pause button. Customising a Washing Only Using a Spin Function Programme Each programme has default settings that are Prepare the clothes and load the drum.
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OPERATION • Turning off the power will not reset this function. Press the Start/Pause button. You must deactivate this function before you can access any other functions. Delay End You can set this function so that the appliance starts automatically and finishes after a specified Locking the Control Panel time interval.
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 •...
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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.
SMART FUNCTIONS terms, copyright notices and other relevant Start a cycle from the LG ThinQ application on documents, please visit https:// your smartphone. opensource.lge.com. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to NOTE you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of •...
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SMART FUNCTIONS the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application. Press the Power button to turn on the appliance. • Do not press any other buttons. Place the mouthpiece of your smartphone close to the Power button.
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 Water Inlet Filter Run this function once a month (or more often if needed) to reduce build-up of detergent and The water inlet filter collects lime or any sediment softener and other residue. that may be in water that is supplied to the •...
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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.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer Detergent and fabric softener can build up in the dispenser drawer. Liquid detergents can remain under the dispenser drawer and not dispense completely. Remove the drawer and inserts and check for build-up of cleaning products once or twice a month.
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. 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 Vibrating noise The clothes may be unevenly distributed in the drum. • Pause the programme and redistribute the clothes after the door unlocks. Not all levelling feet are resting firmly and evenly on the floor. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance does not Control needs to be reset. operate. • Press the Power button, then reselect the desired programme and press the Start/Pause button. Start/Pause was not pressed after a programme was set. • Press the Power button, then reselect the desired programme and press the Start/Pause button.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Detergent is not Drain Pump Filter may be blocked. dispensed completely • Clean the Drain filter. or not dispensed at all. 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.
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• 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.
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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