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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.

ENGLISH

F4R3VYG** / F4R3TYG** / WV2140**G / WV2149**G

MFL71682866

Rev.00_060222

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Page 1: ...ill simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference ENGLISH F4R3VYG F4R3TYG WV2140 G WV2149 G MFL71682866 Rev 00_060222 www lg com Copyright 2022 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...Place Requirements 10 Unpacking the Appliance 11 Levelling the Appliance 12 Connecting the Water Supply Hose 13 Installing the Drain Hose 14 OPERATION Operation Overview 16 Preparing the Wash Load 17 Adding Detergents and Softeners 17 Control Panel 20 Programme Table 22 Extra Options and Functions 26 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application 29 Smart Diagnosis 29 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After Every Wash 3...

Page 3: ...nical Safety This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk Read the part with th...

Page 4: ...hed is Installation 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 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 rain or temperatures below freezing Make sure the power plug is completely pushed into the...

Page 5: ... the appliance All repairs and servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel unless specifically recommended in this Owner s Manual Use only authorized factory parts Do not push down the door excessively when the appliance door is open Do not put animals such as pets into the appliance Do not wash any items that are specified by the manufacturer as not washable on the care label Keep ...

Page 6: ...on of the fill hoses they should be replaced after 5 years If there is a gas leakage isobutane propane natural gas etc within the home do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately If the drain hose or inlet hose is frozen during winter use it only after thawing Keep all washing detergents softener and bleach away from children Do not touch the power plug or the appli...

Page 7: ...and pull straight out from the outlet socket Only qualified service personnel from LG Electronics service centre should disassemble repair or modify the appliance Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you move and install the appliance in a different location Disposal Before discarding an old appliance unplug it Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse D...

Page 8: ... and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance Front View a Control Panel b Detergent Dispenser Drawer c Drum d Door e Cover Cap f Drain Plug g Drain Pump Filter h Levelling Feet Rear View a Power Plug b Transit Bolts c Drain Hose ...

Page 9: ... model you purchased Specifications Dimension mm Cold Supply Hose 1 Spanner Caps for Covering Transit Bolt Holes 1 Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose 1 Model F4R3TYG F4R3VYG WV2149 G WV2140 G Power Supply 220 240 V 50 Hz Product Weight 63 kg W 600 D 565 H 850 D 615 D 1100 W D D D H ...

Page 10: ...o ensure sufficient clearance for water inlet hoses drain hose and airflow allow minimum clearances of at least 20 mm at the sides and 100 mm behind the appliance Be sure to allow for wall door or floor moldings that may increase the required clearances WARNING This appliance must only be used for domestic household purposes and should not be used in mobile applications Wooden Floors Suspended Flo...

Page 11: ...he plug is easily accessible Power outlet must be within 1 meter of either side of the appliance WARNING Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by qualified personnel Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local authorised LG repairer The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket that is installed and groun...

Page 12: ...ot move up and down at all check both directions If the appliance rocks when pushing the top plate of the appliance diagonally adjust the feet again Check whether the appliance is perfectly level after installation NOTE Timber or suspended type flooring may contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance Reinforcement or bracing of the timber floor may need to be considered to stop or reduce exces...

Page 13: ... levelling of the appliance will ensure long regular and reliable operation The appliance must be 100 horizontal and stand firmly in position on a hard flat floor It must not Seesaw across corners under the load Do not let the feet of the appliance get wet Failure to do so may cause vibration or noise Connecting the Water Supply Hose Note for Connection Water pressure must be between 50 kPa and 80...

Page 14: ... the water tap turn on the water tap 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 the Hose to the Appliance Screw the supply hose to the water inlet valve on the back of the appliance Do not connect the hose to the hot water supply for models with one water inlet Connect to the cold water s...

Page 15: ...se correctly will protect 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 When installing the drain hose to a sink secure it tightly with string 105 cm ...

Page 16: ...dd cleaning products or detergent and softener Add the proper amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser If desired add bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate areas of the dispenser 3 Turn on the appliance Press the Power button to turn on the appliance 4 Choose the desired cycle Press the cycle button repeatedly or turn the cycle selector knob until the desired cycle is selected Now sel...

Page 17: ...bout the type of fabric and the maximum allowance of mechanical stress Checking the Clothes before Loading To help distribute the load evenly during spinning combine large and small items in a load Do not wash single small items Add 1 2 similar items to the load to prevent an out of balance load Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty Items such as nails hair clips matches pens coins an...

Page 18: ...dered detergent is suitable for all types of fabric For better washing results of white and pale garments use powdered detergent with bleach Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the wash cycle NOTE Do not let the detergent harden Doing so may lead to blockages poor rinse performance or odour Full load According to manufacturer s recommendation Part load 1 2 of the normal amo...

Page 19: ...k The softener should be diluted if the consistency is too thick so that it can flow easily Do not open the drawer when water is being supplied during the wash Solvents benzene etc must never be used Adding Detergent Tablets Detergent tablets can also be used when washing 1 Open the door and put detergent tablets into the drum before loading the clothes 2 Load the clothes into the drum and close t...

Page 20: ...use the extra functions press and hold the corresponding button for 3 seconds The corresponding symbol lights up in the display This allows you to select an additional programmes and will light when selected e Customizing Washing Programme Buttons Use these buttons to adjust the water temperature or spin speed settings for the selected programme The current settings are shown in the display Press ...

Page 21: ...s are selected and operated c Estimated Time Remaining When a washing programme is selected the default time for that programme is displayed This time will change as options are selected If the display shows then the time will be displayed after the load sensing has detected the load size This is normal The time shown is only an estimate This time is based on normal operating conditions Several ex...

Page 22: ...ports wear dark clothes wool duvet curtains Easy Care 40 Cold to 60 Max Load 3 kg Description Washes clothes that do not need ironing after washing Use for Polyamide acrylic polyester Silent Wash 40 Cold to 60 Max Load 4 5 kg Description Washes clothes with less noise and vibration than other washing programmes Use for lightly soiled white cotton underwear Allergy Care 60 Max Load 3 kg Description...

Page 23: ...iption Washes hand washable and machine washable delicate clothes such as washable wool lingerie dresses etc Use detergent for machine washable woolens Sportswear 40 Cold to 40 Max Load 3 kg Description Washes special garments like sports and outdoor wear Use for water repellent fabric laminate used on clothing Quick 30 20 Cold to 40 Max Load 2 kg Description Washes small loads of lightly soiled c...

Page 24: ...Hand Wool Sportswear Quick 30 Duvet Programme Spin Speed Default Available Cotton 1400 rpm All Cotton 1400 rpm All Mixed Fabric 1000 rpm All Easy Care 1400 rpm All Silent Wash 800 rpm Up to 1000 rpm Allergy Care 1400 rpm All Baby Steam Care 1000 rpm Up to 1000 rpm Delicates 800 rpm Up to 800 rpm Hand Wool 800 rpm Up to 800 rpm Sportswear 800 rpm Up to 800 rpm ...

Page 25: ...ual maximum spin speed may vary depending on the load conditions The values above are rounded to the nearest hundred Quick 30 800 rpm All Duvet 1000 rpm Up to 1000 rpm Rinse Spin 1400 rpm All Programme Spin Speed Default Available ...

Page 26: ...n for adding rinse once Intensive This function is used to wash normal and heavily soiled clothes Press the Intensive button Follow the next steps to customize a washing programme 1 Prepare the clothes and load the drum 2 Press the Power button 3 Add detergent 4 Select a washing programme 5 Customize the washing programme Temp Spin Rinse and Intensive as necessary 6 Press the Start Pause button On...

Page 27: ... time is the time to the end of the programme not the start The actual running time may vary due to water temperature clothes and other factors To cancel the function the Power button should be pressed Avoid using liquid detergent for this function Settings Child Lock Use this option to disable the controls This function can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the appliance NOTE Onc...

Page 28: ...28 OPERATION Press and hold the Rinse and Pre Wash buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to deactivate activate this function ...

Page 29: ...isconnection local app store policy or app unavailability The feature may be subject to change without prior notice and may have a different form depending on where you are located Using Audible Diagnosis to Diagnose Issues Follow the instructions below to use the audible diagnosis method Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu Follow the instructions for...

Page 30: ...e appliance with a dry cloth to remove any moisture WARNING Leave the door open to dry inside of the appliance only if the children are supervised at home Cleaning the Exterior Proper care of your appliance can extend the service life Exterior Immediately wipe off any spills Wipe with a damp cloth and then again with a dry cloth ensuring there is no moisture in cabinet joints or crevices Do not pr...

Page 31: ...vised at home Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter The water inlet filter collects lime or any sediment that may be in water that is supplied to the appliance Clean the inlet filter every six months or so or more often if the water is very hard or contains traces of limescale Turn off the water supply taps to the appliance if the appliance is to be left for a certain period of time e g holiday especial...

Page 32: ...t and fabric softener can build up in the dispenser drawer Liquid detergents can remain under the dispenser drawer and not dispense completely Remove the drawer and inserts and check for build up of cleaning products once or twice a month 1 Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling the drawer straight out until the drawer stops Then gently pull the drawer outward while pressing hard the dis...

Page 33: ...ap Water supply hose s are kinked Straighten hose or reinstall the water inlet hose The filter of the supply hose s are clogged Check and clean the inlet valve filter after turning off the taps and removing the hose connections to the washing machine UE UNBALANCE ERROR The appliance has a system which detects and corrects the unbalance of the appliance The clothes may be too wet at the end of the ...

Page 34: ...r service vs VIBRATION SENSOR ERROR Vibration sensor malfunctions Call for service FF FROZEN FAILURE Is supply drain hose or drain pump frozen Supply warm water into the drum in order to unfreeze the drain hose and the drain pump Cover the supply hose with wet and warm towel AE WATER LEAKAGE Water leaks Call for service PF POWER FAILURE Power failure or inadequate electrical service may have occur...

Page 35: ...ct the proper location Symptoms Possible Cause Solution Water is leaking House drain pipes are clogged Unclog waste pipes Contact plumber if necessary Leakage is caused by improper installation of drain hose or clogged drain hose Clean and straighten the drain hose Check and clean the drain filter regularly Drain pump filter cap is not fitted correctly Refit the drain pump filter Appliance does no...

Page 36: ...ile water is safely heated to a set temperature Appliance stops for a few minutes and then restarts A motor protection device has been activated to prevent overheating of the motor This is normal If the motor protection device is activated the appliance will stop for a few minutes and then start again Buttons may not function properly The Child Lock option is activated Deactivate the Child Lock op...

Page 37: ... Symptoms Possible Cause Solution Poor stain removal Previously set stains Articles that have been previously washed may have stains which have been set These stains may be difficult to remove and may require hand washing or pre treating to aid in stain removal Staining Bleach or softener is dispensed too soon Dispenser compartment is overfilled It makes bleach or softer dispensed rapidly Always m...

Page 38: ...nections Spin speed may be too high Set the spin speed to suit the garment type Symptoms Possible Cause Solution Musty or mildewy odour in appliance Inside of drum is not cleaned properly Run the Tub Clean function regularly Odours can occur if the drain hose is not properly installed causing siphoning water flowing back inside of the appliance When installing the drain hose make sure that it does...

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