LG SIGNATURE FH8G5XDNK3 Owner'S Manual Download Page 5

Page: 5 / 48

Installation

•

Never attempt to operate the appliance if it is damaged,

malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken

parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

•

This appliance should only be installed and transported by two or

more people holding the appliance securely.

•

Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place. Do not

install or store the appliance in any outdoor area, or any area that

is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, or

rain or temperatures below freezing.

•

Tighten the drain hose to avoid separation.

Summary of Contents for FH8G5XDNK3

Page 1: ... 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 MFL68881075 Copyright 2017 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved FH8G5XDNK3 ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...Mini Washer 13 Connecting the Supply Hose 15 Installing the Drain Hose 17 Leveling the Appliance 18 OPERATION 19 Using the Application 19 Sorting Laundry 20 Using the Door and Drawer 21 Adding Cleaning Products 22 Control Panel 24 Programme Table 26 Option Programme 27 SMART FUNCTIONS 28 Using the Smart Diagnosis Function 28 MAINTENANCE 29 Cleaning the Washing Machine 29 Cleaning the Drum 30 Clean...

Page 4: ...AUTION This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause the minor injury or damage to the product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of explosion fire death electric shock injury or scalding to persons when using this product follow basic precautions including the following Children in the Household This appliance is not intended for use by persons includi...

Page 5: ... appliance should only be installed and transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place Do not install or store the appliance in any outdoor area or any area that is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight wind or rain or temperatures below freezing Tighten the drain hose to avoid separation ...

Page 6: ...y providing a path of least resistance for electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding power plug The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of ele...

Page 7: ...le materials such as lint paper rags chemicals etc Do not put animals such as pets into the appliance Do not leave the appliance door open Children may hang on the door or crawl inside the appliance causing damage or injury Never reach into the appliance while it is operating Wait until the drum has completely stopped Do not put in wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in...

Page 8: ...ower plug not the cable Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it If there is a gas leakage isobutane propane natural gas etc do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately Do not operate Mini Washer with two or more Mini Washers stacked To avoid breaking the door glass do not push too hard on the door when closing Do not step on Mini Washer...

Page 9: ...out from the socket outlet Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it Disposal Before discarding an old appliance unplug it Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse Dispose of all packaging materials such as plastic bags and styrofoam away from children The packaging materials can cause suffocation Remove the door before disposing of or discarding this ...

Page 10: ...INSTALLATION EN Parts 6 3 1 2 4 11 7 8 9 10 5 Door Drum Stacking Switch Control Panel Drawer Water Supply Hose 1 2 3 4 5 6 Power Plug Water Drain Hose Leveling Feet Unlock Button Remote Sensor 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 11: ...t metal screw Type C machine screw NOTE Different accessories may apply to each model The stacking holder is for preventing independent operation Depending on the installation environment you may have to purchase a separate drain hose connector In addition to the screws required for installation extra screws have been provided Specifications Power supply 220 240 V 50 Hz Size 600 mm W X 660 mm D X ...

Page 12: ...res may occur Frozen hoses may burst under pressure The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point Ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for an engineer in the event of a breakdown With the appliance installed adjust all four feet using a transit bolt spanner to ensure the appliance is stable and a clearance of appr...

Page 13: ...cket front and stacking holder at the bottom of Main Washer First assemble the stacking holder using 2 type A screws included in the accessory box then each bracket using 7 type A screws included in the accessory box 2 3 1 3 Pull and save the foam block for future use If Mini Washer must be moved in the future the foam block will help prevent damage to Mini Washer during transportation NOTE To pre...

Page 14: ... the holes of Mini Washer align with the holes of Main Washer Washer leg Washer leg 7 Securely attach the two appliances at the corners using 14 type A screws First insert screws on each side Then insert screws on the front and back side NOTE It can be difficult to assemble if it is not assembled in the proper order Use two type C screws to assemble the stacking holder 1 1 2 3 Stacking holder 8 Tu...

Page 15: ...f the hose and replace the hose if necessary Contact the service centre if there is no rubber seal Checking the Rubber Seal on the Supply Hose Two rubber seals are supplied with the water supply hoses They are used for preventing water leaks Make sure the connection to taps is sufficiently tight Hose connector Rubber seal Hose connector Rubber seal Connecting Hose to Water Tap Connecting Screw Typ...

Page 16: ...age for Mini Washer installation Water supply hose connector 2 Connect the water supply hose of Mini Washer to the water supply hose connector 3 Connect the additionally provided water supply hose of Main Washer to the water supply hose connector and water tap Water supply hose connector NOTE Make sure the water supply hoses are not kinked or pinched ...

Page 17: ...ose Connector 1 Connect the drain hose of Main Washer and Mini Washer to the drain connector 2 Insert the included band clamps on to the ends of the two drain hoses 3 Push the drain hoses firmly onto the drain connector Drain hose connector CAUTION Adjust the band clamps to prevent the hoses from coming loose or leaking Failure to do so could result in flooding Use of the drain connector helps avo...

Page 18: ...ration and unbalance If Mini Washer is installed on a raised platform it must be securely fastened in order to eliminate the risk of falling off Using Anti Slip Sheets Optional If you install the appliance 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 anti slip sheets under the leveli...

Page 19: ... When you want to change the options press the options button 6 Begin cycle Press the Start Pause button to begin the cycle Mini Washer will agitate briefly without water to measure the weight of the load 7 Add softener Press the Start Pause button or Unlock button on the right side in Mini Washer The fabric softener can be added within 30 seconds after the signal sounded Open the drawer and door ...

Page 20: ...ite fabrics from coloured fabrics Lint Lint producers Collectors Wash lint producers and lint collectors separately 3 Caring before loading Do not wash memory wire on female inner wear such as a brassiere as it may damage other clothes or the washing machine and create noise Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty Items such as nails hair clips matches pens coins and keys can damage bot...

Page 21: ...or lock may fail if there is too much laundry in the machine or if the door is not completely closed If the product is operating or the drawer lock indicator is displayed the door cannot open To open the door press the Start Pause button to stop the product and when drawer lock indicator disappears open the door Do not force the drawer and door open If or a warning sign appears on the display clos...

Page 22: ...level of the load For best results avoid oversudsing Refer to the label of the clothes before choosing the detergent and water temperature When using the washing machine use designated detergent for each type of clothing only General powdered detergents for all types of fabric Powdered detergents for delicate fabric Liquid detergents for all types of fabric or designated detergents only for wool F...

Page 23: ...oftener 3 Close the door Slide the drawer and select the Rinse Spin programme 4 Press the Start Pause to restart the cycle NOTE Do not pour fabric softener directly on the clothes The softener can also be diluted with water and added directly into the drum Do not pour undiluted softener directly onto clothing because it may stain fabrics Adding Water Softener A water softener such as anti limescal...

Page 24: ... or pause the wash cycle If a temporary stop of the wash cycle is needed press the Start Pause button on the Main Washer display or the remote control NOTE If the Start Pause button is not pressed again to resume the cycle within 5 minutes the display screen on the Main Washer will automatically turn off 1 2 Programme Button Programmes are available according to laundry type Quick Setting Child Lo...

Page 25: ... drawer is not closed within 5 seconds after pressing the Start Pause button on the Mini Washer s control panel the error is appeared If you do not press the Start Pause button within 15 minutes of selecting a programme the washing machine automatically turns off and all cycle settings are lost Any water remaining in the tub will be drained Options Use these buttons to select the desired options f...

Page 26: ...s and improve washing performance use special neutral detergent for wool To prevent damage to clothes the drum spins gently to the left and right for washing 1 0 kg Speed Wash Use this programme to speed up the washing time for small loads and lightly soiled clothes Use very little detergent in this programme 1 0 kg Baby Care Use this programme to wash baby wear hygienically Select a proper type o...

Page 27: ...use button Tub Clean Use this option to keep the drum clean For information on using Tub Clean see the Cleaning the Washing Machine section Child Lock Use this option to disable the controls This feature can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the appliance Locking the Control Panel 1 Press and hold the Rinse and Tub Clean button at the same time for three seconds 2 will appear on t...

Page 28: ...4 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished Time remaining for data transfer is displayed For best results do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted If the call centre agent is not able to get an accurate recording of the data you may be asked to try again 5 Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped resume your conversation with the call centre ...

Page 29: ... machine with a dry cloth to remove any moisture Cleaning the Exterior Proper care of your washing machine can extend its life Door Wash with a damp cloth on the outside and inside and then dry with a soft cloth Exterior Immediately wipe off any spills Wipe with a damp cloth Do not press the surface or the display with sharp objects Cleaning the Interior Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around th...

Page 30: ...o long Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter Turn off the stopclock if the washing 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 icon may blink on the display when the water pressure is weak or an inlet filter is clogged with dirt Clean the inlet filter The inlet filter screens could be plugged by hard water scale sediment ...

Page 31: ...ove water while keeping the hose facing downwards Supply hose How to Handle Freezing Step 1 When the Door is Frozen Thaw out the door using a hot water cloth Step 2 When the Water Supply Hose is Frozen icon may blink on the display when water supply problems occur take the following measures Take out water supply hose and connect to the tap and check that water comes from the tap and supply hose T...

Page 32: ...then run the Baby Care programme for an hour When icon appears on the display repeat steps 1 to 2 3 Turn off the power when the Baby Care programme is finished If the drawer is open press the Rinse Spin button for three seconds and press the Start Pause button to run the Spin Only 4 Select the Rinse Spin programme and press the Start Pause button to check that the washing machine works 5 When icon...

Page 33: ...ise Foreign objects such as keys coins or safety pins may be in drum Stop washing machine check drum for foreign objects If noise continues after washing machine is restarted call for service Thumping sound Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound If sound continues wash load is probably out of balance Stop and redistribute wash load Wash load may be out of balance Pause the cycle and redistr...

Page 34: ...upply hose or standpipe to prevent it from coming out during drain For smaller drain pipes insert the drain hose into the pipe as far as the drain hose flange For larger drain pipes insert the drain hose into the pipe 2 5 cm past the flange Load is too large for the drum Reduce the load or use Main Washer Stop the washing machine and check the load Make sure the load fits loosely in the drum and t...

Page 35: ...place fuses or reset breaker The washing machine should be on a dedicated branch circuit The washing machine will resume the cycle where it stopped once power is restored Control needs to be reset Press the Power button then re select the desired programme and press the Start Pause button Start Pause was not pressed after a cycle was set Press the Start Pause button with control panel of Main Wash...

Page 36: ...machine Poor stain removal Heavily soiled load Use Main Washer Previously set stains Articles that have previously been washed may have stains that have been set These stains may be difficult to remove and may require hand washing or pre treating to aid in stain removal Wash cycle time is longer than usual The washing machine automatically adjusts the wash time for the amount of laundry water pres...

Page 37: ...re not kinked or pinched Be careful when moving the washing machine during cleaning and maintenance Water inlet filters are clogged Clean the inlet filters Water supply pressure to tap or house is too low Check another tap in the house to make sure that household water pressure is adequate and flow is not restricted Disconnect the supply hose from the washing machine and run a few liters of water ...

Page 38: ... occurred Allow the washing machine to stand for 30 minutes and then restart the cycle If the LE error code persists call for service It is time to run the Tub Clean programme Run the Tub Clean programme Mini Washer is being operated without a full size washing machine Mini Washer will not operate as a standalone unit It must be stacked under an LG front loading washing machine Stacking switch is ...

Page 39: ...Memo ...

Page 40: ...Memo ...

Page 41: ...Memo ...

Page 42: ...Memo ...

Page 43: ...Memo ...

Page 44: ...Memo ...

Page 45: ...Memo ...

Page 46: ...Memo ...

Page 47: ......

Page 48: ......

Search results

Summary of Contents for FH8G5XDNK3

Reviews:

Related manuals for FH8G5XDNK3

Brands by name

Popular brands

LG SIGNATURE FH8G5XDNK3, Owner'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for FH8G5XDNK3

Reviews:

Related manuals for FH8G5XDNK3

Brands by name

Popular brands