Warnings; Preparing Your Laundry / Adding Detergent - LG WD-8050F Service Manual

Warnings

You must read the whole of this
instruction book before you use the
appliance. Follow the advice carefully.
Keep the book for future reference. If
you sell or give away the appliance,
make sure that the book is passed to
the new owner.
The following warning are provided in
the interests of overall safety. You
must read them before the appliance is
installed or used.
• This appliance is designed to be used by adults.
Children should not be allowed to touch the con-
trols or play with the product.
• It is dangerous to modify the specifications of
this appliance in any way.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
• All packaging and transit bolts must be removed
before the appliance is used. Serious damage
may occur if this is not done.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appli-
ance should be carried out by a qualified
plumber or a competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appli-
ance should be carried out by a qualified electri-
cian or a competent person.
• Make sure that the appliance does not stand on
its electrical supply cable.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet to ensure that air can cir-
culate freely.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the
water tap after use.
• Do not overload the appliance.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be
machine washed. If in doubt, follow the instruc-
tion you find on the label of the item itself.
• Avoid electric heaters, candles, etc. near the
machine. It may ignite or deform the machine.
• Don't sprinkle water. It may cause a fire or elec-
tric shock.
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• Use the exclusive AC 220V-240V outlet with
ground terminal. Do not use an extension cord or
double adapter.
• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Hard,
sharp objects such as coins, safety pins, nails,
screws or stones can cause extensive damage.
• Do not wash laundry stained with edible oil,
machine oil, dry-cleaning oil, gasoline, etc. It
may cause fire or explosions.
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It
must not be used for purposes other than those
for which it was designed.
• Do not machine wash fabrics which are saturat-
ed with petroleum products. If volatile cleaning
fluids have been used, make sure that they are
thoroughly removed from the fabric before it is
placed in the appliance.
• Do not operate near places with ignitable materi-
al such as gasoline, benzene, etc. or inflamma-
ble gas leak. Due to volatile nature of these
material, It can cause fire or explosions.
• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
softener. An excessive amout could damage the
laundry.
• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between
washes to preserve the door seal.
• Before you open the door of the machine check
that the water has drained. Do not open the door
if you can still see water.
• Pets and children may climb into the washing
machines. Check you appliance each time
before use.
• The glass door becomes very hot during wash-
ing. Keep children away from the appliance while
it is in use.
• You should not attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced or
unqualified persons may cause injury and/or
more serious faults to the machine.
• This product should be serviced by an autho-
rized Service Centre only, and only genuine
spare parts should be used.
• When disposing of your old washing machine,
the electric cable must be cut off and the door
catch must be made inoperative to avoid it
becoming a death trap for a child.
Preparing your laundry
• Check pocket for any articles (coin, safety pin, paper clips, etc.)
• Close zips and fasten button or hooks: loose belt or ribbons should be tied together.
• Never wash whites and coloureds together.
• Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and manufacturer's washing instructions.
Soiled condition Washing
- Pre wash
Heavy soiled
- Main wash
Normal soiled - Main wash
Adding detergent
Where to place the detergent
• Pull out the detergent drawer.
• Put the detergent and fabric
softener in the detergent drawer
before washing.
• Close the detergent drawer
completely.
Detergent for Fabirc
MAIN-WASH SOFTENER
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• The detergent should be used according to the instruction of the detergent manufacturer.
• If the detergent is used over the recommended amount too many bubbles will be generated thus
causing an inferior washing result. This will also cause a malfunction.
• Use front loader detergent only for drum washing machine.
Detergent dosages
Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended
dosages as shown on the detergent package.
The amounts depend on
• degree and type of soiling
• size of wash
-full load : according to manufacturer's instructions
-part load : 3/4 of the normal amount
-minimum load (about 1kg) : 1/2 the amount
used for full load
• water hardness in your area.
Temperature
Heavily soiled cottons : cold - 95°C
Normally soiled cottons : cold - 95°C
Coloured cottons : cold - 60°C
Synthetics : cold - 60°C
Delicate fabrics : cold - 40°C
Woollens : cold - 40°C
The drawer for fabric softener
• Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for
more than 2 days. (Fabric softener could harden)
• Do not open the detergent drawer during water fill cycle.
• Softener will automatically add during last rinsing cycle.
• Do not fill past MAX indicator.
• Do not use solvents (trilen, benzine, etc.)
Softener level
• Programmes with PRE-WASH
Detergent for
PRE-WASH
• MAIN-WASH only
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Choosing the right detergent
The type of detergent depends on
• the type of fabric
(cotton, synthetic, delicate items, wool)
• colour
• wash temperature
• degree and type of soiling
Note : Use appropriate detergents only for wool.
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