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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.

EN ENGLISH

FH2J3TDN0 FH4J3TDN0
F4MT08W F14WM8MC0
F14WM8KG

MFL70561471

Rev.04_083019

Summary of Contents for F14WM8KG

Page 1: ...will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference EN ENGLISH FH2J3TDN0 FH4J3TDN0 F4MT08W F14WM8MC0 F14WM8KG MFL70561471 Rev 04_083019 Copyright 2018 2019 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...oden Floors Suspended Floors 13 Leveling the Appliance 14 Connecting the Water Supply Hose 14 Installing the Drain Hose 17 OPERATION 18 Using the Washing Machine 18 Sorting Laundry 19 Adding Cleaning Products 20 Control Panel 22 Programme Table 23 Option Programme 27 SMART FUNCTIONS 29 Using Smart Diagnosis 29 MAINTENANCE 30 Cleaning Your Washing Machine 30 Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter 30 Clean...

Page 3: ... the risk of explosion fire death electric shock injury or scalding to persons when using this product follow basic precautions including the following Technical Safety This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning u...

Page 4: ...dry clothes to be washed is FH2J3TDN0 FH4J3TDN0 F14WM8MC0 F4MT08W F14WM8KG 8kg 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 transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place ...

Page 5: ...ppropriate 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 electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the power plug provided with the appliance If it does not fit...

Page 6: ...overs oil paint gasoline degreasers drycleaning solvents kerosene petrol spot removers turpentine vegetable oil cooking oil acetone alcohol etc Improper use can cause fire or explosion Never reach into the appliance while it is operating Wait until the drum has completely stopped In case of flood disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre Do not push down ...

Page 7: ...oisture and dust Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning the appliance Setting the controls to the OFF or stand by position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outl...

Page 8: ...potential negative consequences for the environment and human health Your old appliance may contain reusable parts that could be used to repair other products and other valuable materials that can be recycled to conserve limited resources You can take your appliance either to the shop where you purchased the product or contact your local government waste office for details of your nearest authoris...

Page 9: ...ain pump filter Cover cap Location may vary depending on products Adjustable feet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Accessories Cold supply hose 1 EA Option Hot 1 EA Spanner Caps for covering transit bolt holes Optional Anti slip sheets 2 EA Optional Elbow bracket for securing drain hose Optional Tie strap Optional ...

Page 10: ...upply 220 240 V 50 Hz Size 600 mm W x 550mm D x 850mm H Product Weight 60 kg Permissible Water pressure 0 1 1 0 MPa 1 0 10 0 kgf cm Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the product No further backflow protection required for connection to the water supply ...

Page 11: ...he appliance 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 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 the transit bolt spanner provided ...

Page 12: ...transit bolts use the spanner included to fully loosen all transit bolts by turning them counterclockwise Remove the bolt assemblies by wiggling them slightly while pulling them out Transit bolt Retainer 3 Install the hole caps Locate the hole caps included in the accessory pack or attached on the back Cap NOTE Save the bolt assemblies for future use To prevent damage to internal components Do not...

Page 13: ...ance gently to make sure that the appliance does not rock If the appliance rocks level the appliance again NOTE You can obtain anti slip sheets from the LG Service Centre Wooden Floors Suspended Floors Wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration To prevent vibration we recommend you place rubber cups at least 15 mm thick of the each foot of the appliance secured to at least two floor b...

Page 14: ... diagonally adjust the feet again NOTE Timber or suspended type flooring may contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance If the washing machine is installed on a raised platform it must be securely fastened in order to eliminate the risk of falling off Connecting the Water Supply Hose Water pressure must be between 0 1 MPa and 1 0 MPa 1 0 10 0 kgf cm2 Do not strip or crossthread when connectin...

Page 15: ...tap is too large to fit the adapter Guide plate 3 Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight connection Tighten the four fixing screws 4 Push the supply 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 Supply hose Connecting One Touch Type Hose to Tap Witho...

Page 16: ...ap to flush out foreign substances dirt sand sawdust and etc in the water lines Let the water drain into a bucket and check the water temperature Connecting Hose to Appliance Attach the hot water line to the hot water supply on the back of the washer Attach the cold water line to the cold water supply on the back of the washer Cold water supply Hot water supply optional NOTE After completing conne...

Page 17: ...rotect the floor from damage due to water leakage If the drain hose is too long do not force it back into the appliance This will cause abnormal noise max 100 cm 100 cm 145 cm 105 cm 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 max 100 cm max 100 cm Laundry tub Hose retainer Tie stra...

Page 18: ...urn on the washing machine Press the Power button to turn on the washing machine 4 Choose the desired washing cycle Press the programme button repeatedly or turn the cycle selector knob until the desired cycle is selected Press the cycle button repeatedly until the desired cycle is selected 5 Begin cycle Press the Start Pause button to begin the cycle The washing machine will agitate briefly witho...

Page 19: ... Separate white fabrics from coloured fabrics Lint Lint producers Collectors Wash lint producers and lint collectors separately 3 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 Check all pockets to make sure that ...

Page 20: ...f 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 For better washing performance and whitening use detergent with the genera...

Page 21: ...o not pour fabric softener directly on the clothes Adding Water Softener A water softener such as anti limescale can be used to cut down on the use of detergent in areas with high water hardness level Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging First add detergent and then the water softener Use the quantity of detergent required for soft water Using Tablet 1 Open the door and put ...

Page 22: ...n the product is turned on the default settings in the display will illuminate The display shows estimate time remaining While the size of the load is being calculated automatically blinking or Detecting appears The RPM may differ depending on the models 1 2 3 Programme Knob Programmes are available according to the laundry type The lamp will light up to indicate the selected programme Options Thi...

Page 23: ...cate sports wear dark clothes wool duvet curtains 40 C 0 C to 40 C Sports Wear Suitable for sports wear such as jogging clothes and running wear Coolmax gore tex fleece and sympatex 40 C 0 C to 40 C 2 0 kg Delicate For delicate clothes such as underwear blouses etc Delicate easily damaged laundry 20 C 0 C to 40 C 3 0 kg Quick 30 Provides fast washing time for small loads and lightly soiled clothes...

Page 24: ...lf Load Standard 40 C cotton program Cotton Large 40 C Intensive Half Load They are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumptions for washing that type of cotton laundry Actual water temperature may differ from the declared cycle temperature The test results depend on water pressure water hardness water in...

Page 25: ...Options Programme Intensive Pre Wash Time Delay Cotton Cotton Large Mix Easy Care Baby Care Sports Wear Delicate Wool Quick 30 Rinse Spin This option is automatically included in the cycle and can be deleted EN ...

Page 26: ... Wear 800 800 40 Delicate 800 800 20 Wool 800 800 40 Quick 30 1200 800 20 Rinse Spin 1200 1200 Programme FH4J3TDN0 F14WM8MC0 F4MT08W F14WM8KG Default Temp Max RPM Default RPM Cotton 1400 1400 40 Cotton Large 1400 1400 60 Mix 1400 1400 40 Easy Care 800 800 40 Baby Care 800 800 60 Sports Wear 800 800 40 Delicate 800 800 20 Wool 800 800 40 Quick 30 1400 800 20 Rinse Spin 1400 1400 EN ...

Page 27: ...mended 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a washing programme 3 Press the Pre Wash button for three seconds 4 Press the Start Pause button Temp 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 the water temperature suitable for the type of load you are washing Press the T...

Page 28: ...ontrol Panel Press and hold the Spin Temp button for three seconds A beeper will sound and the remaining time for the current programme will reappear on the display Beep On Off 1 Press the Power button 2 Press the Start Pause button 3 Press and hold the Time Delay and Temp button simultaneously for 3 seconds to set the Beep on off function NOTE Once the Beep on off function is set the setting is m...

Page 29: ...olding the phone mouthpiece to the icon or Power button 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 hav...

Page 30: ...t press the surface or the display with sharp objects Cleaning the Interior Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washing machine door opening and door glass Always remove items from the washing machine as soon as the cycle is complete Leaving damp items in the washing machine can cause wrinkling colour transfer and odour Run the Tub Clean programme once a month or more often if needed to r...

Page 31: ...ying or opening the door in an emergency 1 Open the cover cap and pull out the hose 2 Unplug the drain plug and open the filter by turning it to the left 1 2 Container to collect the drained water 3 Remove any extraneous matter from the pump filter 4 After cleaning turn the pump filter and insert the drain plug 5 Close the cover cap CAUTION First drain using the drain hose and then open the pump f...

Page 32: ...he inserts to the proper compartments and replace the drawer Tub Clean Optional Tub Clean is a special programme to clean the inside of the washing machine A higher water level is used in this programme at higher spin speed Perform this programme regularly 1 Remove any clothing or items from the washing machine and close the door 2 Open the dispenser drawer and add anti limescale to the main wash ...

Page 33: ...ide the hose completely Drain hose CAUTION When the drain hose is installed in a curved shape the inner hose may freeze After closing the tap disconnect the cold supply hose from the tap and remove water while keeping the hose facing downwards Supply hose Check for Freezing If water does not drain when opening the hose plug used for removal of residual water check the drainage unit Drain plug Cove...

Page 34: ...ce is not melted completely Wait more When water is removed completely from the drum close the hose plug used for removal of residual water choose a washing programme and press the Start Pause button Drain hose Detergent drawer NOTE Check that water is coming into the detergent drawer while rinsing and water is draining through the drain hose while spinning When water supply problems occur take th...

Page 35: ... wash load Vibrating noise Have all the transit bolts and tub support been removed If not removed during installation refer to Installation guide for removing transit bolts Are all the feet resting firmly on the ground Make sure the washing machine is level and tighten the lock nuts up towards the base of the appliance Water leaks Supply hoses or drain hose are loose at tap or washing machine Chec...

Page 36: ...proper spinning Door does not open Once washing machine has started the door cannot be opened for safety reasons Check if the Door Lock icon is illuminated You can safely open the door after the Door Lock icon turns off Wash cycle time delayed If an imbalance is detected or if the suds removing programme is on the wash time will increase This is normal The time remaining shown in the display is on...

Page 37: ...unloading the washer Odors can occur if foreign substances are left in the drainage pump filter Be sure to clean the drainage pump filter regularly Odors can occur if the drainage hose is not properly installed causing siphoning water flowing back inside the washing machine When installing the drainage hose be sure that it doesn t become kinked or blocked Using the dry function odors can occur fro...

Page 38: ...on the model Use the aqua stop supply hose Load is too small Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load Load is out of balance Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load The appliance has an imbalance detection and correction system If individual heavy articles are loaded e g bath mat bath robe etc this system may stop spinning or even interrupt the spin cycle altogether Rearrange lo...

Page 39: ...ervice Water overfills due to the faulty water valve Close the water tap Unplug the power plug Call for service Malfunction of water level sensor Close the water tap Unplug the power plug Call for service Over load in motor Allow the washing machine to stand for 30 minutes to allow the motor to cool then restart the cycle Is supply drain hose or drain pump frozen Supply warm water into the drum an...

Page 40: ...ng codes commercial or industrial use or use of accessories components or consumable cleaning products that are not approved by LG Damage caused by transportation and handling including scratches dents chips and or other damage to the finish of your product unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship Damage or missing items to any display open box discounted or refurbished ...

Page 41: ...not coming because water inlet valve filters are clogged or water supply hoses are kinked Inlet Filter Clean the inlet valve filter or reinstall the water supply hoses Water is not coming because too much detergent use Dispenser Clean the detergent disperser drawer Laundry is hot or warm after finished washing because the supply hoses are installed in reverse Cold Water supply Hot Water supply Col...

Page 42: ...ps to deliver pick up install the product or for instruction on product use The removal and reinstallation of the product Level The warranty covers manufacturing defects only Service resulting from improper Installation is not covered If all screws are not installed properly it may cause excessive vibration Pedestal model only Install 4 screws at each corner Total 16EA Water hammering banging nois...

Page 43: ...he appliance is used 10500 10500 litres year Spin drying efficiency class X on a scale from G least efficient to A most efficient B A Maximum spin speed attained for the standard 60 C cotton programme at full load or the standard 40 C cotton programme at partial load whichever is the lower and remaining moisture content attained for the standard 60 C cotton programme at full load or the standard 4...

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