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. WD14022D6 WD12022D6 P/No.: MFL67645601 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 • 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 Drum Door Drain pump filter Lower cover Drain plug Adjustable feet Lower cover cap ■ Name ■ Power supply ■ Size ■ Weight ■ Max.
Installation ■ Removing packing 1. Remove the cardboard box and styrofoam packing. 2. Lift the washing machine and remove the base packing. This will require 2 or more people or a lifting device. Washer 3. Remove the tape securing the power supply cord and drain hose. Base Packing 4. Remove the inlet hoses from the drum. NOTE Spanner • Keep the spanner provided for future use. WARNING • Packaging material (e.g. Films, Styrofoam) can be dangerous for 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, store or use laundry products on top of washer at any time. They can damage the finish or controls.
Installation Electrical connection • Do not use an extension cord or double adapter. • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. • Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after use. • Connect the machine to an earthed socket in accordance with current wiring regulations. • The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.
Installation ■ Connecting water supply hose • Water supply pressure must be between 100 - 800 kPa (1.0 - 8.0 kgf / cm2). • Do not strip or crossthread when connecting inlet hose to the valve. • If the water supply pressure is more than 800 kPa, a water pressure reduction 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 if above this height. 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 it back into the washer. This will cause abnormal noise, possible water leakage and malfunction.
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 Cotton Description Provides better performance by combining various drum motions. Provide optimized washing Cotton Eco performance with less energy consumption. This cycle is suitable for casual Easy Care shirts that do not need ironing after washing. Mix 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, 1400RPM” is for normally soiled load and test in accordance or in conformity with AS/NZS 2040.1 for 7.5 kg.
How to use washer Operating data Max RPM Program WD14022D6 WD12022D6 Cotton 1400 1200 Cotton Eco 1400 1200 Easy Care 800 800 Mix 1400 1200 800 800 Skin Care 1400 1200 Duvet 800 800 Sports Wear 800 800 Delicate 800 800 800 800 Quick 30 1400 1200 Intensive 60 1400 1200 Rinse+Spin 1400 1200 Baby Care ( Wool 20 )
How to use washer ■ Control panel Program dial Child Option Lock buttons LED display Start/Pause Spin button button Program dial • Programs are available according to the laundry type. • Lamp will light up to indicate selected program. Start/Pause • This Start/Pause button is used to start wash cycle or pause the wash cycle. • If temporary stop of wash cycle is needed, press the Start/Pause button. • When in Pause, the power is turned off automatically after 4 minutes. Temp.
How to use washer ■ Options Medic Rinse For best results or for cleaner rinsing. This allows the final rinse to be heated to 40 degrees. 1. Press the Power button. 2. Select a cycle. 3. Press the Medic Rinse button and set time required. Crease Care If you want to prevent creasing, select Crease Care option. 1. Press the Power button. 2. Select a cycle. 3. Press the Crease Care button. 4. Press the Start/Pause button. 4. Press the Start/Pause button.
How to use washer ■ Other functions Spin • Spin Speed level can be selected by pressing 'Spin' button repeatedly. Spin only 1. Press the Power button. 2. Press the Spin button to select RPM. 3. Press the Start/Pause. Rinse Hold • Rinse Hold is selected by pressing the spin button repeatedly this function leaves clothes in the machine; suspended in the water after a rinse without entering into spin. • To proceed through to a drain or spin.
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. Press the Medic Rinse and Pre Wash simultaneously 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 press and hold Intensive and Crease Care 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. NOTE Powdered detergent is recommended as it will not dispense prematurely during delay washes or remain under the drawer.
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 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.
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. 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.
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.
