OWNER’S MANUAL
WASHING MACHINE
F1681TD(1~9)
P/No. MFL67085061
Please read this manual carefully before operatingyour washing machine and retain it for future reference.
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Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE F1681TD 1 9 P No MFL67085061 Please read this manual carefully before operating your washing machine and retain it for future reference www lg com ...
Page 2: ... Rinse 21 Other functions 21 Rinse Spin 21 Spin Only 21 Child Lock 22 Beep On Off 22 Tub Clean 23 Door Lock Detecting 23 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 Recode the model and serial number of your washing machine Model No Serial No Date ...
Page 3: ...nd water temperature and then determines the optimum water level and washing time to minimize energy and water consumption Built in heater Internal heater automatically heats the water to the best temperature on selected cycles Protection against creases With the alternating rotation of the drum creasing is minimized 6 motion Washer is able to perform various drum actions or a combination of diffe...
Page 4: ...ect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning When unplugging power cord do not pull out by grasping the cord Otherwise the power cord may be damaged Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a dam...
Page 5: ...pearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the unit pecifications S 란제리 Spanner Option Hot Cold 2EA Inlet hose 1EA Accessories Drawer For detergent and fabric softener Drain hose Transit bolts Power plug Control panel Drain pump filter Lower cover cap If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or a similarly qualif...
Page 6: ...s by slightly twisting the bung 3 Close the holes with the caps supplied Keep the transit bolts for future use 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 Keep the spanner in base packing for leveli...
Page 7: ...eet using the transit bolt spanner provided ensuring the appliance is stable and a clearance of approximately 20mm is left between the top of the washer and the underside of any work top This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in a mobile installations such as caravans aircraft etc Do not use an extension cord or double adapter If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced b...
Page 8: ... outlet device The cord extension set on electrical portable 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 CAUTION BS plug safety details for U K user Important The w...
Page 9: ...hen connecting Inlet hose to the valve If the water supply pressure is more than 1000 kPa a decompression 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 wa...
Page 10: ...m the hose repeat the same steps Use the most conventional type of faucet for water supply In case the faucet is square or too big remove the spacing ring before inserting the faucet into the adaptor 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 ...
Page 11: ...ains slowly Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage If the drain hose is too long do not force back into the washer This will cause abnormal noise 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 ...
Page 12: ...eck 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 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 faste...
Page 13: ...ommend you place rubber cups under each foot under washer at least 15mm 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 Insert the rubber cups to reduce vibration You can obtain the rubber cups p no 4620ER4002B from the LG spares dept Proper placement and levelling of the washer will ensure long reg...
Page 14: ...aundry 1 Sort Laundry Refer to 15 page 3 Press the Power button 4 Select a Program Refer to 16 18 page 5 Add detergent Refer to 24 25 page 6 Press the Start Pause button Select options at this time Refer to 20 23 page Additional Program Temperature Spin Speed Other functions ...
Page 15: ...t the best results sort 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 discoloration of white etc If possible do not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled one Soil Heavy Norm...
Page 16: ...tems 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 Dark Wash If it s possible for clothes to decolorate please use this cycle The cycle prevent ...
Page 17: ...ull Load option for test in accordance in conformity with EN60456 and IEC60456 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 inlet temperature room temperature type and amount of lo...
Page 18: ...Wash Delicate Wool Quick 30 Intensive 60 1600 1600 1000 1000 1600 1000 1000 1600 800 1600 800 800 1600 1600 Program Time in minutes Remaining moisture content Water in Liter Energy in kWh Cotton 40 C Cotton Eco 60 C Skin Care 40 C 94 120 105 44 44 44 39 49 39 0 66 0 74 0 66 Program Information of main washing programmes at half load ...
Page 19: ...e buttons to select the desired cycle options for the selected cycle Options This allows you to select an additional cycle and will light when selected 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 Control panel Start P...
Page 20: ... Power button 2 Select a cycle 3 Press the Crease Care button 4 Press the Start Pause button Crease Care Favorite program allows you to store a customized wash cycle for future use 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a cycle 3 Select the course Washing method number of rinses spin speed water temperature etc 4 Press and hold Favorite program button for 3 seconds The Favorite program is now stored fo...
Page 21: ...brics This is a separate cycle Option1 Time Save This option can be used to reduce the time of a wash program Intensive If the laundry is normal and heavily soiled Intensive option is effective Option2 Rinse Hold Add rinse once then after rinsing process the course is paused until start button is pressed again Normal Hold The course is paused until start button is pressed again when rinse is finis...
Page 22: ...nd will appear momentarily on the LED 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 Temp and the Rinse button simultaneously for 3 seconds 2 A beeper will sound and the remaining time fo...
Page 23: ...ress the Start Pause button to start 6 After the cycle is complete leave the door open to allow the washer door opening flexible gasket and door glass to dry Do not add any detergent to the detergent compartments Excessive suds may generate and leak from the washer If there is a child be careful not to leave the door open for too long CAUTION Door Lock For safety reasons the door will lock while m...
Page 24: ...ener could be hardened Softener will automatically be added during the last rinse cycle Do not open the drawer when water is supplied Solvents benzene etc are not allowable The dispenser drawer Adding fabric softener Adding detergent and fabric softener Do not pour fabric softener directly on the clothes Keep all washing detergents away from children as there is danger of poisoning Too much deterg...
Page 25: ...the liquid may harden or if you have selected Pre wash If too many suds occur please reduce the detergent amount 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 accor...
Page 26: ...herefore a good 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 br...
Page 27: ... of your machine The drain pump filter 1 Open the lower cover cap pull out the hose 2 Unplug the drain plug Open the filter by turning to the left 3 Remove any extraneous matter from the pump filter 4 After cleaning turn the pump filter and insert the drain plug 5 Close the lower cover cap 1 2 Container to collect the drained water First drain using the drain hose and then open the pump filter to ...
Page 28: ...ng 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 flowing water 3 Clean inside the recess with an old toothbrush ...
Page 29: ... the compartments 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 clo...
Page 30: ...ap or washer House 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 and check drum and drain filter If noise continues after washer is restarted call your authorised service centre If sound continues washer ...
Page 31: ...e Start Pause button After pressing the Start Pause button it may take a few moments before the clothes washer begins to spin The door must lock 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 ...
Page 32: ...lance 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 bal...
Page 33: ... washer Do not press any other buttons or turn the cycle selector knob 2 When instructed to do so by the call center place the mouthpiece of your phone very close to the Power button 3 Press and hold the Temp button for three seconds while holding the phone mouthpiece to the icon or Power button 4 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished This takes about 17 seconds and the ...
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Page 35: ...mage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance If this product is used for commercial purpose it is not warranted Example Public places such as public bathroom lodging house training center dormitory If the product is installed outside the normal service area any cost of transportation involved in the repair of the product or the replacement of a defective part shall be b...
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