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. F14A8TDA(1~9) F12A8TDA(1~9) P/No.: MFL67473493 www.lg.
Contents Contents....................................2 Product Features......................3 Thank you for buying a LG Fully Automatic Washing Machine. Important safety instructions Important safety instructions .................4 Basic safety precautions .......................5 Save these instructions.........................6 Specifications ...........................7 Installation Removing packing ................................8 Removing transit bolts ..........................
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.
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. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol.
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: • Before installation, check exterior damages. If it has, do not install. • Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. • Do not tamper with controls.
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: • Before discarding an old machine unplug it. Render the plug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. • When a product was under water, Please call service center. There is a risk of electric shock and fire.
Specifications Power plug Transit bolts • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Drawer (For detergent and fabric softener) Control panel Drain hose Drum Drain pump filter Door Drain plug Adjustable feet Lower cover cap ■ Name : Front loading washing machine ■ Power supply : 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz ■ Size : 600 mm (W) 590 mm (D) 850 mm (H) ■ Weight : 65 kg ■ Max.
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 Spanner • Keep the spanner provided for future use. WARNING • Packaging material (e.g. Films, Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation ! Keep all packaging well away from children.
Installation ■ Installation place requirements Location Washer approx. 2cm • Level floor : 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. • Additional Clearance : For Wall, 10cm:rear / 2cm : right & left side Do not place or store laundry products on top of washer at any times. They can damage the finish or controls.
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. • Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Installation ■ Connecting water supply hose • Water supply pressure must be between 100 kPa and 1000 kPa (1.0 - 10.0 kgf / cm2). • 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. • Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if necessary. Step1 : Check rubber seal inlet hose • Two rubber seals are supplied with the water inlet hoses.
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 too large to fit the adapter. Ring plate Guide plate 3. Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight connection. Tighten the adapter ring plate and the 4 screws. 4. Pull the connector latch plate down, push the inlet hose onto the adapter, and release the connector latch plate.
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 protect the floor from damage due to water leakage. max. 100 cm about 145 cm • If the drain hose is too long, do not force back into the washer. This will cause abnormal noise. about 105 cm • When installing the drain hose to a sink, secure it tightly with string.
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. Raise Lower 2. If the floor is uneven, turn the adjustable feet as required. (do not insert pieces of wood etc.
Installation Concrete floors • The installation surface must be clean, dry and level. • Install washer on a flat hard floor. Tile floors (Slippery floors) • Position each foot on the Tread Mate and level the machine to suit. (Cut Tread Mate into 70x70 mm sections and stick the pieces on to the dry tile where machine is to be placed.) • Tread Mate is a self adhesive material used on ladders & steps that prevents slipping.
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) ■ Additional Program ■ Temperature ■ Spin Speed ■ Other functions 5. Add detergent. (Refer to 26~27 page) 6. Press the Start/Pause button.
How to use washer ■ Care before washing Wash temperature Normal machine wash Permanent press Delicate Hand wash Do not wash Sort laundry by... Soiling Wash temperature Colour Fabric type 1. Care Labels Look for a care label on your clothes. This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed. 2. Sorting To get the best results, sort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle.
How to use washer Washing program table • Recommended courses according to the laundry type. Program Description Cotton Provides better performance by combining various drum motions. Cotton Eco Provides optimized washing performance with less energy consumption. This cycle is suitable for casual Easy Care shirts that do not need ironing after washing. Mix Baby Care Enables various fabrics to be washed simultaneously.
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 Eco 40°C + Intensive (Half Load)"," Cotton Eco 60°C + Intensive (Half Load)", " Cotton Eco 60°C + Intensive (Full Load)" option for test in accordance in conformity with EN60456 and Directive 1015/2010.
How to use washer Operating data Max RPM Program F14** F12** Cotton 1400 1200 Cotton Eco 1400 1200 Easy Care 1000 1000 Mix 1400 1200 Baby Care 1000 1000 Slient Wash 1000 1000 Skin Care 1400 1200 Duvet 1000 1000 Sports Wear 800 800 Dark Wash 1400 1200 Delicate 800 800 Wool 800 800 Quick 30 1400 1200 Intensive 60 1400 1200 NOTE • Information of main washing programmes at half load.
How to use washer ■ Control panel SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ function is available only for the products with a SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ mark. Power button Program dial Start/Pause button Power • Press the Power button to turn power on and off. • To cancel the Time Delay function, the power button should be pressed. Additional program • Use these buttons to select the desired cycle options for the selected cycle. Start/Pause • This Start/Pause button is used to start wash cycle or pause the wash cycle.
How to use washer ■ Additional program Time Delay You can set a time delay so that the washing machine will start automatically and finish after a specified time interval. NOTE • The delay time is the time to the end of the programme, not the start. The actual running time may vary due to water temperature, wash load and other factors. 1. Press the Power button. 2. Select a cycle. 3. Touch the Time Delay button and set time required.
How to use washer ■ Options Medic Rinse Rinse+Spin For best results or for cleaner rinsing. This allows the final rinse to be heated to 40 degrees. This can be helpful in preventing fresh stains from setting in fabrics. This is a separate cycle. 1. Press the Power button. 1. Press the Power button. 2. Select a cycle. 2. Select a cycle. 3. Touch the Medic Rinse button and set time required. 3. Touch the Rinse+Spin button. 4. Press the Start/Pause. 4. Press the Start/Pause button.
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. 2. A beeper will sound, and ' ' will appear on the LED display. When the child lock is set, all buttons are locked except the Power button. NOTE • Turning off the power will not reset the child lock function.
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. 2. Open the dispenser drawer and add Anti limescale(e.g. Calgon) to the main wash compartment. 3. Close the dispenser drawer slowly. 4. Power On and then touch and hold Tub Clean button for 3 seconds.
Adding detergent ■ Adding detergent and fabric softener The dispenser drawer • Main wash only ➔ • Pre Wash + Main Wash ➔ WARNING • Keep all washing detergents away from children as there is danger of poisoning. • Too much detergent, bleach or softener may cause an overflow. • Be sure to use the appropriate amount of detergent. Adding fabric softener • Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes.
Adding detergent Detergent dosage • Detergent should be used according to the instruction of the detergent manufacture. • 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. • It is recommended that you use powdered detergent for best results. • If you wish to use liquid detergent follow guidelines provided by the detergent manufacturer.
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 •" " icon will be displayed on the control panel when water does not enter the detergent drawer. • If water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged.
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. • Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain pump, carrying out emergency emptying or opening the door in an emergency. 1. Open the lower cover cap.
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. • To facilitate cleaning, the upper part of the fabric softener compartment can be removed. 1. Pull out the dispenser drawer. 2. Clean the dispenser drawer under water. 3.
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. • Although the washing drum is made of Stainless steel, specks of rust can be caused by small metal articles (paper clips, safety pins) which have been left in the drum. • The washing drum should be cleaned from time to time.
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 Problem Symptom Possible Cause Solution Rattling and clanking noise • Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins maybe in drum or pump. Stop washer, check drum and drain filter.
Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible Cause Washer does not start • Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet. • House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped,or a power outage has occurred. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. • Water supply tap is not turned on. Turn on water supply tap.
Troubleshooting guide Error Messages Symptom Possible Cause Solution • Water supply is not adequate in area. • Water supply taps are not completely open. • Water inlet hose(s) are kinked. • The filter of the inlet hose(s) are clogged. Check another tap in the house. Fully open tap. • Drain hose is kinked or clogged. • The drain filter is clogged. Clean and straighten the drain hose. Clean the drain filter. • Load is too small. • Load is out of balance.
Troubleshooting guide NOTE • SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ function is available only for the products with a SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ mark. In case of a mobile phone with static option, the SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ function might not operate. Using SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ • Only use this feature when instructed to do so by the call center. The transmission sounds similar to a fax machine, and so has no meaning except to the call center. • SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ cannot be activated if the washer does not power up.
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