OWNER’S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE Please read this manual carefully before operating your washing machine and retain it for future reference. F1443KD(1~9) WF-7111WFD WF-7111TFD P/No. : MFL67085034 www.lg.
C ontents Contents....................................2 Product features.......................3 Thank you for buying a LG Fully Automatic Washing Machine. Warnings Important safety instructions .................4 Save these instructions.........................4 Specifications ...........................5 Please read your owner’s manual carefully, it provides instruction on safe installation, use and maintenance. Retain it for future reference. Installation Removing packing ..........................
P roduct Features Protection against creases With the alternating rotation of the drum, creasing is minimized. Built-in heater Internal heater automatically heats the water to the best temperature on selected cycles. More economical with Intelligent Wash system Intelligent Wash System detects the size of load and water temperature, and then determines the optimum water level and washing time to minimize energy and water consumption.
W arnings 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, personal injury, or loss of life. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
S pecifications Transit bolts Power plug Drawer • 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. (For detergent and fabric softener) Resttid 1:15 1% Washing 3 40°C Temp.
nstallation I ■ 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. 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.
I nstallation ■ Installation place requirement Drain Hose Washer Laundry Tub approx. 2cm ❿ Location • 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.
I nstallation 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.
I nstallation ■ 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. ❿ Step1 : Check rubber seal inlet hose • Two rubber seals are supplied with the water inlet hoses.
I nstallation 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.
I nstallation 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.
nstallation I ■ 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. 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.
I nstallation ❿ Concrete floors • The installation surface must be clean, dry and level. • Install washer on a flat hard floor. ❿ 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.
H ow to use washer Operating washing machine 1. Sort Laundry. (Refer to 15 page) 2. Open the door and load laundry. 3. Press the Power button. 4. Select a Program. (Refer to 16~18 page) Select options at this time (Refer to 20~23 page) ■ Additional Program ■ Temperature ■ Spin Speed ■ Other functions 5. Add detergent. (Refer to 24~25 page) 6. Press the Start/Pause button.
H ow 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.
H ow to use washer Washing program table • Recommended courses according to the laundry type. Program Description Provides better performance by combining various drum motions. Provides optimized washing Cotton performance with less energy Eco consumption. This cycle is suitable for casual Easy Care shirts that do not need ironing after washing. Cotton Mix Enables various fabrics to be washed simultaneously.
H ow 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 60°C + Intensive” option for test in accordance to with EN60456 and IEC60456. • The test results depend on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and amount of load, degree of soiling utilized detergent, fluctuations in the main electricity supply and chosen additional options.
H ow to use washer Operating data Program 18 Max RPM Cotton 1400 Cotton Eco 1400 Easy Care 1000 Slient Wash 1000 Mix 1400 Duvet 1000 Baby Care 1000 Skin Care 1400 Sports Wear 800 Dark Wash 1400 Delicate 800 Wool 800 Quick 30 1400 Intensive 60 1400
H ow to use washer ■ Control panel SmartDiagnosis™ function is available only for the products with a SmartDiagnosis™ mark. Additional program buttons LCD display 1% Spin dial Time Left 1:15 Temp. 40°C Washing Rinse Power button Program dial 3 Start/Pause Child Option Beep button Lock button On/Off Power • Press the Power button to turn power on and off. • To cancel the Time Delay function, the power button should be pressed. Program dial • Programs are available according to the laundry type.
H ow 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. 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. Press the Time Delay button and set time required. 4. Press the Start/Pause button.
H ow to use washer ■ Options Option ■ Other functions Rinse+Spin • Medic Rinse : For best results or for cleaner rinsing. 1. Press the Power button. • Rinse+Spin : This can be helpful in preventing fresh stains from setting in fabrics. This is a separate cycle. 3. Press the Option button (Rinse+Spin light up). • Time Save : This option can be used to reduce the time of a wash program. 2. Select a cycle. 4. Press the Start/Pause.
H ow 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 20% Time Left 1:20 Temp. 60°C Child Lock is on. Rinse 3 1. Press the Option buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. 2. A beeper will sound, and ' ' will appear on the LCD Display. When the child lock is set, all buttons are locked except for the Power button.
H ow 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. Time Left 1:31 Tub Clean Rinse --- Temp. --- 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 press and hold Rinse and Temp.
A dding detergent ■ Adding detergent and fabric softener ❿ 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. ❿ Adding fabric softener • Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes.
A dding 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.
M aintenance • 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.
M aintenance 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.
M aintenance 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.
M aintenance 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.
roubleshooting guide T • 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.
T roubleshooting guide Symptom Washer does not start Possible Cause • 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. Turn on water supply tap. • Water supply tap is not turned on.
T roubleshooting 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. Straighten hose(s). Check the filter of the inlet hose. • 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.
T roubleshooting guide SmartDiagnosis™ function is available only for the products with a SmartDiagnosis™ mark. In case of a mobile phone with static option, the smart diagnosis 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.
T erms of Warranty Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. 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. 3.
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