OWNER’S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference. FH4 B8/96 Q/T D(N)(W)(A)(0~9) FH2 B8/96 Q/T D(N)(W)(A)(0~9) FH0 B8/96 Q/T D(N)(W)(A)(0~9) F14 B8/96 Q/T D(N)(W)(A)(0~9) F12 B8/96 Q/T D(N)(W)(A)(0~9) F10 B8/96 Q/T D(N)(W)(A)(0~9) MFL69163608 ver. 20150818.00 www.lg.
Table of Contents This manual is produced for a group of products and may contain images or content different from the model you purchased. This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer. Safety Instructions.......................................03 Important Safety Instructions................................................................05 Installation........................................................08 Specifications.......................................................................
Safety Instructions The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the product. The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below. This symbol is displayed to the indicate matters and operations that can cause risk. Read the part with this symbol carefully and follow the instructions in order to avoid risk.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. ••This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. ••This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following. Installation Operation ••Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. It can cause electric shock or injury.
••Never reach into this appliance while it is operating. Wait until the drum has completely stopped. Failure to do so may result in injury. ••Do not put in, wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, drycleaning solvents, kerosene, vegetable oil, cooking oil, etc.). Improper use can cause fire or explosion.
Disposal ••Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it. Render the plug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. ••Dispose of the packaging material (such as vinyl and styrofoam) away from children. The packaging material can suffocate a child. ••Remove the door to the washing compartment before this appliance is removed from service or discarded to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside.
Installation Specifications Transit bolts Power plug Drawer Control panel Drum Door Drain hose Drain plug Drain pump filter Cover cap (Location may vary depending on products) Adjustable feet ••Power supply : 220‒240 V~, 50 Hz ••Size : 600 mm (W) X 550 mm (D) X 850 mm (H) ••Product weight : 60 kg ••Wash Capacity : 8/7 kg 2 ••Permissible water pressure : 0.1 - 1.0 MPa (1.0 - 10.0 kgf / cm ) •• Appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the product.
Installation Place Requirements Location •• Do not install your washing machine in rooms where freezing temperatures may occur. Frozen hoses may burst under pressure. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point. •• Please ensure that when the washing machine is installed, it is easily accessible for an engineer in the event of a breakdown. 10 cm 2 cm 2 cm Level floor : Allowable slope under the entire washing machine is 1°.
Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts 1 Lift the washing machine off the foam base. •• After removing the carton and shipping material, lift the washing machine off the foam base. Make sure the tub support comes off with the base and is not stuck to the bottom of the washing machine. •• If you must lay the washing machine down to remove the carton base, always protect the side of the washing machine and lay it carefully on its side. DO NOT lay the washing machine on its front or back.
Using Non-Skid Pads (Optional) If you install the washing machine on a slippery surface, it may move because of excessive vibration. Incorrect leveling may cause malfunction through noise and vibration. If this occurs, install the non-skid pads under the leveling feet and adjust the level. 1 Clean the floor to attach the non-skid pads. •• Use a dry rag to remove and clean foreign objects and moisture. If moisture remains, the non-skid pads may slip.
Leveling the Washing Machine Connecting Inlet Hose If the floor is uneven, turn the adjustable feet as required (Do not insert pieces of wood etc. under the feet). Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting on the floor and then check that the appliance is perfectly level (Use a spirit level). •• Water supply pressure must be between 0.1 MPa and 1.0 MPa (1.0‒10.0 kgf/cm2). •• Once the washing machine is level, tighten the lock nuts up towards the base of the washing machine.
Connecting Hose to Water Tap 3 Connecting screw-type hose to tap with thread Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap. Push the inlet hose vertically upwards so that the rubber seal within the hose can adhere completely to the tap and then tighten it by screwing it to the right. Plate Inlet hose Connecting one touch type hose to tap without Connecting screw-type hose to tap without thread thread 1 1 Loose the four fixing screws.
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 four fixing screws. Connecting Hose to Washing Machine Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose and that they are not crushed. When your washing machine has two valves. •• The Inlet hose with the red connector is for the hot water tap. 4 Pull the connector latch plate down, push the inlet hose onto the adapter, and release the connector latch plate.
Installation of Drain Hose •• The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor. Water in the washing machine may not drain or may drain slowly. •• Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage. Electrical Connections (In the UK Only) The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral •• If the drain hose is too long, do not force it back into the washing machine.
Operation Using the Washing Machine 4 Choose the desired washing cycle. 5 Begin cycle. 6 End of cycle. Before the first wash, select a cycle (Cotton 60 °C, add a half load of detergent), allow the washing machine to wash without clothing. This will remove residue and water from the drum that may have been left during manufacturing. 1 2 Sort laundry and load items. •• Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, colour and load size as needed. Open the door and load items into the washing machine.
Sorting Iaundry 1 3 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. •• Symbols on the care labels. Wash temperature Normal machine wash Permanent press Delicate Caring before loading. •• Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. •• Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. Do not wash single items. This may cause an unbalanced load. Add one or two similar items.
Adding Cleaning Products 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 result in poor washing results or cause heavy load to the motor. •• If you wish to use liquid detergent follow the guidelines provided by the detergent manufacturer.
•• Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days (Fabric softener may harden). Using tablet 1 Open the door and put tablets into the drum. 2 Load the laundry into the drum and close the door. •• Softener will automatically be added during the last rinse cycle. •• Do not open the drawer when water is being supplied. •• Solvents (benzene, etc) should not be used. Note •• Do not pour fabric softener directly on the clothes.
Control Panel extra Power button Programme dial •• Press the Power button to turn the washing machine on. •• Programmes are available according to laundry type. •• To cancel the Time Delay function, the power button should be pressed. •• Lamp will light up to indicate the selected programme. Start/Pause button Options •• This Start/Pause button is used to start the wash cycle or pause the wash cycle. •• This allows you to select an additional cycle and will light when selected.
Programme Table Washing Programme Programme Cotton Description Provides better performance by combining various drum motions. Fabric Type Coloured fast garments (shirts, nightdresses, pajamas, etc) and normally soiled cotton load (underwear). Proper Temp. 40°C (Cold to 95°C) Cotton Large Provides optimised washing performance for large amount of laundry with less energy consumption. Easy Care This cycle is suitable for casual shirts that do not need ironing after washing.
Programme Description Fabric Type Proper Temp. Maximum Load Intensive 60 Within 60mins provide better washing performance and energy efficiency. Cotton and mix fabrics. (Special PROGRAM within 60 mins for normally soiled laundry). 60°C (Cold to 60°C) 4.0 kg Rinse+Spin Use for laundy that need rinsing only or to add rinse-added fabric softener to laundry. Normal fabrics which can be washable. - Rating •• Water Temperature: Select the appropriate water temperature for chosen wash cycle.
Extra Options Programme Time Delay Medic Rinse Pre Wash Intensive Crease Care Cotton ● ● ● ● ● Cotton Large ● ● ● ● ● Easy Care ● ● ● ● ● Mix ● ● ● ● ● Baby care ● ●** ●** ● ● Skin Care ● ● ● ● ● Duvet ● ● ● Sports Wear ● ● ● Delicate ● ● ● Wool ● ● Quick 30 ● Intensive 60 ● Rinse+Spin ● ● ● ●* ● ● * : This option is automatically included in the cycle and can not be deleted.
Operating Data Max RPM Programme F14**, FH4** F12**, FH2** F10**, FH0** Cotton 1400 1200 1000 Cotton Large 1400 1200 1000 Easy Care 800 800 800 Mix 1400 1200 1000 Baby care 800 800 800 Skin Care 1400 1200 1000 Duvet 800 800 800 Sports Wear 800 800 800 Delicate 800 800 800 Wool 800 800 800 Quick 30 1400 1200 1000 Intensive 60 1400 1200 1000 Rinse+Spin 1400 1200 1000 NOTE • Information of main washing programmes at half load.
Option Cycle Crease Care Medic Rinse If you want to prevent creasing, select Crease Care option. For best results or for cleaner rinsing. This allows the final rinse to be heated to 40 degrees. 1 Press the Power button. 1 Press the Power button. 2 Select a washing programme. 2 Select a washing programme. 3 Press the Crease Care button. 3 Press the Medic Rinse button and set time required. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. 4 Press the Start/Pause button.
Temp. Child Lock ( The Temp. button selects the wash and rinse temperature combination for the selected cycle. Press this button until the desired setting is lit. All rinses use cold tap water. Select this function to lock the buttons on the control assembly to prevent tampering. •• Select the water temperature suitable for the type of load you are washing. Follow the garment fabric care labels for best results.
Using Smart Function (Optional) Using the Application Using the Tag On Function LG Smart Laundry application allows you to use various features for your convenience. The Tag On function allows you to conveniently use the LG Smart Diagnosis™ and Cycle Download features to communicate with your appliance right from your own smart phone. •• The Tag On function can only be used with most smart phones equipped with the NFC function and based on the Android operating system (OS).
MAINTENANCE Warning •• Unplug the washing machine 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 washing machine. They may damage the finish. Cleaning your Washing Machine Care and Cleaning of the Interior •• Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washing machine door opening and door glass.
Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter 4 After cleaning, turn the pump filter and insert the drain plug. 5 Close the cover cap. •• 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 washing machine. •• Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain pump, carrying out emergency emptying, or opening the door in an emergency. 1 2 Open the cover cap and pull out the hose.
Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer Tub Clean (Optional) Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Remove the drawer and inserts and check for buildup once or twice a month. Tub Clean is a special cycle to clean the inside of the washing machine. 1 Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it straight out until it stops. •• Press down hard on the disengage button and remove the drawer. 2 3 1 Remove any clothing or items from the washing machine and close the door.
Caution on Freezing During Winter •• After closing the tap, disconnect the cold inlet hose from the tap, and remove water while keeping the hose facing downwards. •• When frozen, the product does not operate normally. Make sure to install the product where it will not freeze during winter. •• In case the product must be installed outside on a porch or in other outdoor conditions, make sure to check the following.
How to Handle Freezing •• Make sure to empty the drum, pour warm water of 50–60 °C up to the rubber part inside the drum, close the door, and wait for 1–2 hours. 50‒60 °C •• When water is removed completely from the drum, close the hose plug used for removal of residual water, select Rinse and Spin, and press the Start/ Pause button. Drain hose Detergent drawer Note CAUTION •• Do not use boiling water. It may cause burns or damage to the product.
Using the Smart Diagnosis™ Function Use this function if you need an accurate diagnosis by an LG Electronics service centre when the product malfunctions or fails. Use this function only to contact the service representative, not during normal operation. 1 Press the Power button to turn on the washing machine. Do not press any other buttons or turn the cycle selector knob. 2 When instructed to do so by the call centre, place the mouthpiece of your phone close to the Power button.
Troubleshooting •• Your washing machine is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If your washing machine does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service: Diagnosing Problems Symptoms Reason Solution •• Stop washing machine, check drum and drain filter. Rattling and clanking noise Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump.
Symptoms Washing machine does not start Washing machine will not spin Reason Solution 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.
Error Messages Symptoms Reason Solution Water supply is not adequate in area. •• Check another tap in the house. Water supply taps are not completely open. •• Fully open tap. Water inlet hose(s) are kinked. •• Straighten hose(s). The filter of the inlet hose(s) are clogged. •• Check the filter of the inlet hose. If water leakage occurred in the inlet hose, indicator ‘ ’ will become red. •• May vary depending on the model. 36 Drain hose is kinked or clogged.
Symptoms Reason Ensure door is not open. Solution •• Close the door completely. If ‘ , , ’ is not released, call for service. •• Unplug the power plug and call for service. Water overfills due to the faulty water valve. Water level sensor has malfunctioned. •• Close the water tap. •• Unplug the power plug. •• Call for service. •• Close the water tap. •• Unplug the power plug. •• Call for service. Over load in motor.
Warranty This limited warranty does not cover: •• Service trips to deliver, pick up, or install or repair the product; instruction to the customer on operation of the product; repair or replacement of fuses or correction of wiring or plumbing, or correction of unauthorized repairs/ installation. •• Failure of the product to perform during power failures and interruptions or inadequate electrical service.
Not draining caused by clogging of pump filter. Clean the pump filter. Water is not coming because water inlet valve filters are clogged or water inlet hoses are kinked. Clean the inlet valve filter or reinstall the water inlet hoses. Water is not coming because too much detergent use. Laundry is hot or warm after finished washing because the inlet hoses are installed in reverse. Water is not supplied because the water tap is not turned on.
Level Service trips to deliver, pick up, install the product or for instruction on product use. The removal and reinstallation of the Product. 1° If all screws are not installed properly, it may cause excessive vibration (Pedestal model only). Water hammering (banging) noise when washing machine is filling with water. 40 The warranty covers manufacturing defects only. Service resulting from improper Installation is not covered. Install 4 screws at each corner (Total 16EA).
ENGLISH OPERATING DATA Product fiche_Commission Delegated Regulation(EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier’s name or trade mark Supplier’s model LG F H/1 4 B8/96 F H/1 2 B8/96 F H/1 0 B8/96 Q/T D(N)(W) Q/T D(N)(W) Q/T D(N)(W) (A)(0~9) (A)(0~9) (A)(0~9) 8/7 8/7 8/7 Energy efficiency class A+++ A+++ A+++ Awarded an “EU Ecolabel award” under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 No No No Rated capacity Weighted annual energy consumption (AEC) in kWh per year based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at
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