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OWNER’S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the washer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the washer after installation for future reference. F14U2TCN(0~9) F12U2TCN(0~9) www.lg.com MFL68128017...
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Contents Contents........2 Thank you for buying a LG Fully Product Features......3 Automatic Washing Machine. Important safety instructions Important safety instructions....4 Please read your owner’s manual Basic safety precautions......5 carefully, it provides instruction on safe Save these instructions......6 installation, use and maintenance.
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Product Features Inverter Direct Drive system The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without belt and pulley. 6 Motion Washer is able to perform various drum actions or a combination of different actions depending on the wash program selected. Combined with a controlled spin speed and the ability of the drum to rotate both left and right, the wash performance of the machine is greatly improved, giving you perfect results every time.
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Important safety instructions READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE. WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. Your Safety and the safety of others are very important.
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Important safety instructions Basic safety precautions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • To reduce the risk of personal injury, • Keep the area underneath and around adhere to all industry recommended your appliances free of combustible safety procedures including the use...
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Important safety instructions Basic safety precautions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • When unplugging power cord, do not • Before discarding an old machine pull out by grasping the cord.
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Specifications Power plug Transit bolts • If the supply cord is damaged, Drawer it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents (For detergent and or a similarly qualified person in fabric softener) order to avoid a hazard. Control panel Drain hose Drum...
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Installation Removing packing 1. Remove the cardboard box and styrofoam packing. 2. Lift the washing machine and remove the base packing. Washer 3. Remove the tape securing the power supply cord and drain hose. Base Packing 4. Remove the inlet hose from the drum. NOTE •...
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Installation Installation place requirements ❿ Location • Level floor : Washer Allowable slope under entire washer is 1˚ • Power outlet : Must be within 1.5 meters of either side of location of washer. Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance. approx.
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Installation CAUTION CAUTION concerning the Power cord • Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain. •...
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Installation Connecting water supply hose • Water supply pressure must be between 100 kPa and 1000 kPa (1.0 - 10.0 kgf / cm • Do not strip or crossthread when connecting inlet hose to the valve. • If the water supply pressure is more than 1000 kPa, a decompression device should be installed. •...
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Installation Type-C : Connecting one touch type hose to tap without thread 1. Unscrew the adapter ring plate and the 4 adapter retaining screws. 2. Remove the guide plate if the tap is Ring plate too large to fit the adapter. Guide plate 3.
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Installation Installation of drain hose • The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor. Water in the washer does not drain or drains slowly. about 100 cm • Securing the drain hose correctly will about 145 cm protect the floor from damage due to water leakage.
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Installation Leveling 1. Leveling the washing machine properly prevents excessive noise and vibration. Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface, preferably in a corner of the room. NOTE • Timber or suspended type flooring may contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance.
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• If possible install the washer in one of the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable. • Fit the rubber cups to reduce vibration. • You can obtain the rubber cups (p/no.4620ER4002B) from the LG spares dept. NOTE •...
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How to use washer Operating washing machine 1. Sort Laundry. (Refer to 17 page) 2. Open the door and load laundry. 3. Press the Power button. 4. Select a Program. (Refer to 18 ~ 20 page) Select options at this time (Refer to 22 ~ 25 page) Options Temperature...
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How to use washer Care before washing 1. Care Labels Wash temperature Look for a care label on your clothes. Normal machine wash This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed. Permanent press Delicate Hand wash...
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How to use washer Washing program table • Recommended cycle according to the laundry type. Proper Maximum Description Program Fabric type Temp. Load 40°C Provides better performance by Cotton Color fast garments (shirts, (Cold to 95°C) combining various drum motions. nightdresses, pajamas, etc) and Rating Provides optimized washing...
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How to use washer • Water Temperature: Select water temperature to suit wash cycles. Always follow garment manufacture’s care label or instructions when washing. • Set program at "Cotton Large 40°C (Half Load)", "Cotton Large 60°C (Half Load)", "Cotton Large 60°C (Full Load)" option for test in conformity with EN60456 and Regulation 1015/2010.
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How to use washer Operating data Max RPM Program F14** F12** Cotton 1400 1200 Cotton Large 1400 1200 Easy Care 1200 1200 1400 1200 Hygiene 1400 1200 Silent Wash 1000 1000 Baby Care 1000 1000 Duvet 1000 1000 Sports Wear Dark Wash 1400 1200...
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How to use washer Control panel SmartDiagnosis™ function is available only for the products with LED display a SmartDiagnosis™ mark. Power Button Program Dial Start/Pause Button Options Power Program Dial • Press the Power button to turn power on • Programs are available according to the and off.
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How to use washer Options Pre Wash ( Crease Care ( If the laundry is heavily soiled, “Pre Wash” If you want to prevent creasing, select cycle is effective. Crease Care option. 1. Press the Power button. 1. Press the Power button. 2.
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How to use washer Delay ( Rinse ( You can set a time delay so that the washing • Rinse plus ( ) : Add rinse once. machine will start automatically and finish • Rinse Hold ( ) : The cycle is paused until after a specified time interval.
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How to use washer Child Lock Select this function to lock the buttons on the control assembly to prevent tampering. "Child Lock" can be set only during the washing cycle. Locking the control panel 1. Touch and hold the Child Lock button for 3 seconds.
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How to use washer Tub Clean ( Tub Clean is a special cycle to clean the inside of the washing machine. A higher water level is used in this cycle at higher spin speed. Perform this cycle regularly. 1. Remove any clothing or items from the washer and close the door.
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Before using the Tag On function • The Tag On function allows you to conveniently use the LG SmartDiagnosis™ and Cycle Download features to communicate with your appliance right from your own smart phone. • To use the Tag On function: 1.
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In some cases, NFC-equipped phones may be unable to transmit successfully. • Press in the LG Smart Laundry & DW app for a more detailed guide on how to use the Tag On function. Regulation...
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Adding detergent Adding detergent and fabric softener ❿¤The dispenser drawer • Main wash only ➔ • Pre Wash + Main Wash ➔ WARNING Fabric • Keep all washing detergents away from softener children as there is danger of poisoning. • Too much detergent, bleach or softener may cause an overflow.
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Adding detergent ❿¤Detergent dosage • Detergent should be used according to the instruction of the detergent manufacturer and selected according to type, colour, soiling of the fabric and washing temperature. • If too much detergent is used, too many suds can occur and this will decrease the washing result or cause heavy load to the motor.
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Maintenance • Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards. • Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain(gully) in the immediate vicinity. The water inlet filter •...
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Maintenance The drain pump 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 machine. CAUTION • First drain using the drain hose and then open the pump filter to remove any threads or objects. Be careful when draining if the water is hot.
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Maintenance Dispenser drawer • After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave a deposit in the drawer. • It should be cleaned from time to time with a jet of running water. • If necessary it can be removed completely from the machine by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out.
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Maintenance The washing drum • If you live in a hard water area, limescale may build up continuously in places where it cannot be seen and thus not easily removed. Over time the build up of scale clogs appliances, and if it is not kept in check these may have to be replaced.
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Troubleshooting guide • This washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and diagnose faults at an early stage and react appropriately. When the machine does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following points before you contact your service provider. Diagnosing Problems Symptom Possible Cause...
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Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible Cause Solution Washer does not • Electrical power cord may not be Make sure plug fits tightly in wall start plugged in or connection may be outlet. loose. • House fuse blown, circuit breaker Reset circuit breaker or replace tripped,or a power outage has fuse.
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Troubleshooting guide Error Messages Symptom Possible Cause 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 inlet hose(s) are kinked. Straighten hose(s). •...
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Accordingly, LG does not guarantee that Smart Diagnosis would accurately troubleshoot any given issue.
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Terms of Warranty Disposal of your old appliance 1. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. 2. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
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Operating Data Product fiche_Commission Delegated Regulation(EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier’s name or trade mark Supplier’s model F14U2TCN(0~9) F12U2TCN(0~9) Rated capacity Energy efficiency class A+++ A+++ Awarded an “EU Ecolabel award” under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 Weighted annual energy consumption (AEC) in kWh per year based on 220 kWh / standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60°C and 40°C at full year...
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