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Troubleshooting guide

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.

• Drain hose is kinked or clogged.
• The drain filter is clogged.

• Load is too small.
• Load is out of balance.
• The appliance has an imbalance detection

and correction system. If individual heavy
articles are loaded (ex. bath mat, bath robe,
etc.) this system may stop spinning or even
interrupt the spin cycle altogether.

• If the laundry is still too wet at the end of the

cycle, add smaller articles of laundry to
balance the load and repeat the spin cycle.

• Ensure door is not open.

• Water overfills due to the faulty water valve.

• Water level sensor has malfunctioned.

• Over load in motor.

• The washer experienced a power failure.

Check another tap in the house.
Fully open tap.
Straighten hose(s).
Check the filter of the inlet hose.

Clean and straighten the drain hose.
Clean the drain filter.

Add 1 or 2 similar items to help 
balance the load.
Rearrange load to allow proper 
spinning.

Close the door completely.

If  “       ” is not released, call for
service. 

Unplug the power plug and call for
service. 

Close the water tap.
Unplug the power plug.
Call for service.

Allow the washer to stand for 30
minutes to allow the motor to cool;
then restart the cycle.

Restart the cycle.

Error Messages

Summary of Contents for F1096TD21

Page 1: ... 9 P No MFL67645610 www lg com 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 ...

Page 2: ... Crease Care 22 Time Delay 22 Spin 23 Rinse Hold 23 Temp 23 Other functions 23 Spin Only 23 Child Lock 24 Beep On Off 24 Tub Clean 25 Door Lock Detecting 25 Thank you for buying a LG Fully Automatic Washing Machine Please read your owner s manual carefully it provides instruction on safe installation use and maintenance Retain it for future reference Record the model and serial number of your wash...

Page 3: ...ing is minimized 추가선택 예약 Low noise speed control system By sensing the amount of load and balance it evenly distributes load to minimize the spinning noise level Child Lock The Child Lock prevents children from pressing any button to change the settings during operation 6 Motion Washer is able to perform various drum actions or a combination of different actions depending on the wash program selec...

Page 4: ...anual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These words mean WARNING You may be slightly injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instruction...

Page 5: ...ntil the drum has completely stopped The laundry process can reduce the flame retardant of fabrics To avoid such a result carefully follow the garment manufacturer s wash and care instructions Do not 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 dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc whic...

Page 6: ...rd having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance Do not use an adapter this will defeat the grounding plug If you don t have the proper outlet consult an electrician WARNING Before discarding an old machine unplug it Render the plug useless Cut o...

Page 7: ...rly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Drum Door Drain plug Adjustable feet Lower cover Inlet hose 1EA Option Hot Cold 2EA Spanner Name Front loading washing machine Power supply 220 240 V 50 Hz Size 600 mm W 550 mm D 850 mm H Weight 61 kg Max Watt 2100 W Wash capacity 8 kg Permissible water pressure 100 1000 kPa 1 0 10 0 kgf cm2 The appearance and specifications may vary without notice t...

Page 8: ...y slightly twisting the bung 3 Close the holes with the caps supplied To prevent internal damage during transport the 4 special bolts are locked Before operating the washer remove the bolts along with the rubber bungs If they are not removed it may cause heavy vibration noise and malfunction Removing transit bolts Transit bolt WARNING Packaging material e g Films Styrofoam can be dangerous for chi...

Page 9: ...nto a closed cupboard If it is impossible to avoid positioning the washer next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove an insulating 85x60cm covered with aluminum foil on the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted between the two appliance The washer must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0 C Please ensure that when the washer is installed it is easily accessib...

Page 10: ...le outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture CAUTION The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance Do not use an extension cord or double adapter If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer ...

Page 11: ...sure is more than 1000 kPa a water pressure reduction device should be installed Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if necessary Type A Connecting Screw type hose to tap with thread Screw the hose connector onto water supply tap Connecting water supply hose Step1 Check rubber seal inlet hose Step2 Connect hose to water tap Two rubber seals are supplied with the water...

Page 12: ...ap Square tap Ring plate Guide plate Latch plate Type C Connecting one touch type hose to tap without thread Step3 Connect hose to washer Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose and that they are not crushed When your washer has two inlet valves The Inlet hose which has red connector is for the hot water tap When using warm or hot washes Energy can be saved by connecting the hot water hose t...

Page 13: ...ge due to water leakage 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 When installing the drain hose to a sink secure it tightly with string Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage about 100 cm about 145 cm about 105 cm max 100 cm Hose Retainer Tie strap Laun...

Page 14: ...e and resting on the floor and then check that the appliance is perfectly level use a spirit level 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 Leveling Once the washer is level tighten the lock nuts up towards the base of the washer All lock nuts must be tightened Raise Lo...

Page 15: ...m thick secured to at least 2 floor beams with screws If possible install the washer in one of the corners of the room where the floor is more stable Fit the rubber cups to reduce vibration You can obtain the rubber cups p no 4620ER4002B from the LG spares dept If vibration persists with rubbers fitted The flooring structure or rigidity may be inadequate for proper operation Rubber Cup Installatio...

Page 16: ...aundry 1 Sort Laundry Refer to 17 page 3 Press the Power button 4 Select a Program Refer to 18 20 page 5 Add detergent Refer to 26 27 page 6 Press the Start Pause button Select options at this time Refer to 22 25 page Additional Program Temperature Spin Speed Other functions ...

Page 17: ...ort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle Water temperature and spin speed and different fabrics need to be washed in different ways Always sort dark colors from pale colors and whites Wash separately as dye and lint transfer can occur causing discolouration of white etc If possible do not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled one Soil Heavy Normal Light Separate c...

Page 18: ...erwear nappies towelling bed linen pillow and mattress covers Duvet This cycle is for large items such as bed cover pillows sofa covers etc Cotton bedding except special garments delicates wool silk etc with filling duvets pillows blankets sofa covers with light filling Sports Wear This cycle is suitable for sports wear such as jogging clothes and running wear Coolmax Gore tex fleece and Sympatex ...

Page 19: ...EN60456 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 How to use washer NOTE Neutral detergent is recommended The wool cycle features gentle tumbling and low speed spin for garment care Extra options This option i...

Page 20: ...Skin Care Duvet Sports Wear Delicate Wool Quick 30 Intensive 60 Rinse Spin 1200 1200 800 1200 800 1200 800 800 800 800 1200 1200 1200 F12 1000 1000 800 1000 800 1000 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 F10 1400 1400 800 1400 800 1400 800 800 800 800 1400 1400 1400 F14 Max RPM Program ...

Page 21: ...ings estimated time remaining options and status messages for your washer The display will remain on through the cycle 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 Options This allows you to select an additional cycle ...

Page 22: ...tensive option is effective 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a cycle 3 Press the Intensive button and add the detergents 4 Press the Start Pause button Intensive 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 Crease Care If the laundry is heavily soiled Pre Wash course is effective 1...

Page 23: ...according to the program Temp Spin 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 once the rinse hold function is completed using to Program dial and Spin button to the required program Spin Rinse Hold Other functions How to use washer Whe...

Page 24: ...display When the child lock is set all buttons are locked except the Power button Select this function to lock the buttons on the control assembly to prevent tampering Child Lock can be set only during the washing cycle Unlocking the control panel 1 Press the Medic Rinse and Pre Wash simultaneously for 3 seconds 2 A beeper will sound and the remaining time for the current programme will reappear o...

Page 25: ...art 6 After the cycle is complete leave the door open to allow the washer door opening flexible gasket and door glass to dry Door Lock For safety reasons the door will lock while machine is in use and the Door Lock icon will light up You can safely open the door after the Door Lock icon turns off This can take up to 3 minutes While Detecting is shown on the display the washing machine rotates slow...

Page 26: ...g the last rinse cycle Do not open the drawer when water is supplied Solvents benzene etc should not be used The dispenser drawer Adding fabric softener Adding detergent and fabric softener 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 Powdered detergent i...

Page 27: ...unt Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness size and soil level of the load For best results avoid oversudsing A water softener such as Anti limescale e g Calgon can be used to cut down on the use of detergent in extremely hard water areas Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging First add detergent and then the water softener Use the quantit...

Page 28: ...od idea to clean it from time to time 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 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Unscrew the water inlet hose 3 Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush 4...

Page 29: ...ug first to remove any remaining water Open the filter cap by turning to the left 3 Remove any extraneous matter from the pump filter 4 After cleaning carefully refit the cap by slowly turning it clockwise and insert the drain plug 5 Close the lower cover cap If water leaks from the cover after refitting the filter cap Repeat steps 1 and 2 and Refit the filter cap as it may be cross threaded 1 2 C...

Page 30: ...nning 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 4 Insert the dispenser drawer 2 Clean the dispenser drawer under water 3 Clean inside the recess with an old toothbrush ...

Page 31: ...ts Store washer in an upright position To remove antifreeze from washer after storage run empty washer through a complete cycle using detergent Do not add wash load Cleaning your washer Cold conditions 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 a...

Page 32: ... drain pipes are clogged Water supply is not adequate in area Water supply tap is not completely open Water inlet hose s are kinked The filter of the inlet hose s clogged Drain hose is kinked or clogged The drain filter is clogged Stop washer check drum and drain filter If noise continues after washer is restarted call your authorised service centre If sound continues washer is probably out of bal...

Page 33: ...he Start Pause button After pressing the Start Pause button it may take a few moments before the washer begins to spin The door must be locked before spin can be achieved Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load Rearrange load to allow proper spinning Once machine has started the door cannot be opened for safety reasons Check if the Door Lock icon is illuminated You can safely open the do...

Page 34: ...smaller articles of laundry to balance the load and repeat the spin cycle Ensure door is not open Water overfills due to the faulty water valve Water level sensor has malfunctioned Over load in motor The washer experienced a power failure Check another tap in the house Fully open tap Straighten hose s Check the filter of the inlet hose Clean and straighten the drain hose Clean the drain filter Add...

Page 35: ...ults do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted If the call center agent is not able to get an accurate recording of the data you may be asked to try again Pressing the Power button during the transmission will shut off the SMARTDIAGNOSIS 5 Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped resume your conversation with the call center agent who will then be able to assist you ...

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