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OPERATION

EN

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 the door.

NOTE

• Do not put tablets into the dispenser.

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.
• First add detergent, and then the

water softener. Dispense according to

the amount specified on the

packaging.

Summary of Contents for F4V3 SE Series

Page 1: ...fully 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 F4V3 SE MFL71438444 Rev 01_052220 www lg com Copyright 2020 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...Requirements 12 Unpacking the Appliance 14 Levelling the Appliance 15 Connecting the Water Supply Hose 16 Installing the Drain Hose 18 OPERATION Operation Overview 19 Preparing the Wash Load 20 Adding Detergents and Softeners 21 Control Panel 24 Programme Table 27 Extra Options and Functions 32 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application 35 Smart Diagnosis 35 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After Every Wash 37 Clea...

Page 3: ...APPENDIX Product Fiche 49 ...

Page 4: ...d 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 use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision This symbol is displayed to indicat...

Page 5: ... capacity for each washing programme may differ To get good wash results please refer to Programme Table in OPERATION chapter for further details 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 applian...

Page 6: ...t a full opening of the appliance door is restricted Operation Do not apply any sharp objects to the control panel in order to operate the appliance Do not attempt to separate any panels or disassemble the appliance Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance All repairs and servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel unless specifically recommended in this Owner s Manual Use...

Page 7: ...ressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur Check the condition 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 Kee...

Page 8: ...mly 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 misu...

Page 9: ...iance will help prevent 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 ...

Page 10: ...ce 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 Pump Filter g Drain Plug h Levelling Feet Rear View a Power Plug b Transit Bolts c Drain Hose ...

Page 11: ...hased Specifications Dimension mm a Cold Supply Hose d Anti slip Sheets 1 b Spanner e Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose c Caps for Covering Transit Bolt Holes f Tie Strap 1 Model F4V3 SE Power Supply 220 240 V 50 Hz Product Weight 66 kg A 600 mm C 560 mm E 1100 mm B 850 mm D 615 mm B A E D C ...

Page 12: ... accessible for an engineer in the event of a breakdown When installing the appliance adjust all four feet using the transit bolt spanner provided to ensure the appliance is stable Floor Installation To 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 fl...

Page 13: ...occur Frozen hoses may burst under pressure The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point If the appliance is delivered in winter and temperatures are below freezing place the appliance at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation Electrical Connection Do not use an extension cord or double adapter Always unplug the appl...

Page 14: ...e on its front or back Removing the Transit Bolt Assemblies To prevent the appliance from severe vibration and breakage remove transit bolts and retainers 1 Starting with the bottom two transit bolts a use the spanner included to fully loosen all transit bolts by turning them counterclockwise 2 Remove the bolt assemblies by wiggling them slightly while pulling them out 3 Install the hole caps Loca...

Page 15: ... appliance should be aligned and perfectly level If the appliance is not aligned and level properly the appliance may be damaged or may not operate properly 1 Turn the levelling feet as required if the floor is uneven Do not insert pieces of wood etc under the feet Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting on the floor NOTE Do not install the washing machine on a plinth stand or elevated...

Page 16: ... 2 Adjust the level after placing the appliance in the installation area 3 Place the adhesive side a of the anti slip sheets on the floor The most effective way is to install the anti slip sheets under the front feet If it is difficult to place the sheets under the front feet of the appliance attach them under the rear feet 4 Put the appliance on the anti slip sheets Do not attach the adhesive sid...

Page 17: ...overtighten the supply hose with any mechanical device NOTE After connecting the water inlet hose to 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 ...

Page 18: ...100 cm above the floor Water in the appliance may not drain or may drain 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 it back into the appliance This will cause abnormal noise When installing the drain hose to a sink secure it tightly with string DN ...

Page 19: ... will cause damage to the door seal and the clothes Remove items from the flexible door seal gasket to prevent clothing and door seal damage 2 Add 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 ap...

Page 20: ...ht colours Mixing dyed clothes with light clothes can result in dye transfer or discolouration of lighter clothes Lint Lint producers Collectors Wash separately lint producing fabrics from lint collecting fabrics Lint producers can result in pilling and linting on the lint collectors Checking the Clothes Care Label The symbols tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be ...

Page 21: ...ent drawer if you are starting the wash cycle immediately Do not use liquid detergent if you are using the Delay End function or if you have selected Pre Wash option as the liquid will dispense immediately and may harden in the drawer or the tub Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness size and soil level of the load For best results avoid overdosing the deterge...

Page 22: ...c Softener Compartment This compartment holds liquid fabric softener which is automatically dispensed during the final rinse cycle Either powdered or liquid fabric softener may be used Pour fabric softer to the maximum fill line Pouring excessive fabric softener over the maximum fill line can cause it to dispense too early which may stain the clothes NOTE Do not pour fabric softener directly onto ...

Page 23: ...he clothes 2 Load the clothes into the drum and close the door NOTE Do not put tablets into the dispenser 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 First add detergent and then the water softener Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging ...

Page 24: ... cycle or pause the wash cycle If a temporary stop of the wash cycle is needed press this button d Extra Options and Functions To 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 a...

Page 25: ...panel blinks Description a AI DD AI DD Mprovides the appropriate drum rotation actions after load sensing is completed M is activated when the Cotton Mixed Fabric and Easy Care programmes are selected and operated b Programme Status Indicators When a washing programme is running LED for the active stage will blink and the LEDs for the remaining stages will remain steady Once a stage is complete th...

Page 26: ...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 external factors load weight room temperature incoming water temperature etc can affect the actual time d q lights up when the beep sound is turned off e i lights up when the control panel is locked except for the Power button f H lights up when the program...

Page 27: ...xed fabrics simultaneously Use for various kind of fabrics except special garments silk delicate sports wear dark clothes wool duvet curtains Easy Care 40 C Cold to 60 C Max Load 4 kg Description Washes clothes that do not need ironing after washing Use for Polyamide acrylic polyester Silent Wash 40 C Cold to 60 C Max Load 5 kg Description Washes clothes with less noise and vibration than other wa...

Page 28: ...o 40 C Max Load 2 kg Description Washes hand washable and machine washable delicate clothes such as washable wool lingerie dresses etc Use detergent for machine washable woolens Sportswear 40 C Cold to 40 C Max Load 3 kg Description Washes special garments like sports and outdoor wear Use for water repellent fabric laminate used on clothing Speed 14 20 C 20 C to 40 C Max Load 2 kg Description Wash...

Page 29: ...etergent is recommended Extra Options 1 This option is automatically inserted in the programme and can not be deselected NOTE Rinse Delay End and Add Item options can be selected for every washing programme in this table Programme Intensive Pre Wash Cotton Eco 40 60 Mixed Fabric Easy Care Silent Wash Allergy Care Baby Steam Care Delicates Hand Wool Sportswear Speed 14 Duvet ...

Page 30: ...ramme Spin Speed Default Available Cotton 1400 rpm All Eco 40 60 1400 rpm All Mixed Fabric 1400 rpm All Easy Care 1400 rpm All Silent Wash 1000 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 Speed 14 1400 rpm All Duvet 1000 rpm Up to 1000 rpm ...

Page 31: ...52 50 0 670 44 60 5 25 4 18 41 0 630 44 40 5 25 4 08 41 0 560 44 Program me Temp C Load kg Duration h mm Water L Energy kWh Residual moisture Eco 40 60 Intensive 60 9 4 27 46 0 620 44 60 4 5 4 14 39 0 560 44 40 4 5 4 04 39 0 460 44 Program me Temp C Load kg Duration h mm Water L Energy kWh Residual moisture Eco 40 60 Intensive 60 8 4 27 46 0 570 44 60 4 3 34 37 0 470 44 40 4 3 34 36 0 410 44 ...

Page 32: ...selected by pressing the Spin button it will still rotate for a short time to drain quickly Rinse This function is recommended for people with detergent allergies Press the Rinse button 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 customise a washing programme 1 Prepare the clothes and load the d...

Page 33: ...dd or remove necessary clothing items 6 Close the door and press the Start Pause button NOTE For safety reasons the door remains locked when the water level or temperature inside of the drum is high It is not possible to add clothes at this time Delay End You can set this function so that the appliance starts automatically and finishes after a specified time interval 1 Press the Power button 2 Sel...

Page 34: ...an access any other functions Locking the Control Panel 1 Turn on the power 2 Press and hold the Delay End and Add Item buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to activate this function A beeper will sound and CL will appear on the display Unlocking the Control Panel 1 Turn on the power 2 Press and hold the Delay End and Add Item buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to deactivate this function Be...

Page 35: ...gligence the service may not operate due to external factors such as but not limited to Wi Fi unavailability Wi Fi disconnection 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 m...

Page 36: ...36 SMART FUNCTIONS EN 4 After the data transfer is complete the diagnosis will be displayed in the application NOTE For best results do not move the smartphone while the tones are being transmitted ...

Page 37: ... to remove any moisture Leave the door slightly open to dry the drum Wipe the 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...

Page 38: ...lose the dispenser drawer slowly 4 Turn on the power and then select the Tub Clean 5 Press the Start Pause button to start 6 Leave the door open to dry the inside of the appliance completely When the inside of the appliance is not dried completely it may cause a bad smell or mildew WARNING Leave the door open to dry inside of the appliance only if the children are supervised at home Cleaning the W...

Page 39: ...mp filter b to drain the remaining water and then proceed to remove any debris or objects from the filter 4 After cleaning the drain pump filter carefully reinsert the filter and screw the drain cap back in clockwise carefully to avoid cross threading and leakage Reinsert the plug back into the drain tube and place the tube into its holder 5 Close the cover cap CAUTION Be careful when draining as ...

Page 40: ...rgent and softener Use only water to clean the dispenser drawer Dry the drawer and the components of the drawer with a soft cloth or towel 3 To clean the drawer opening use a cloth or small non metal brush to clean the recess Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess 4 Wipe any moisture off the recess with a soft cloth or towel 5 Reassemble the components of the drawer to the...

Page 41: ...e If the appliance does not function properly or does not function at all check the following tables before calling to LG Electronics service centre Error Messages Symptoms Possible Cause Solution 1E INLET ERROR Water supply is not adequate in that location Water does not enter appliance or it enters slowly Check another tap in the house Water supply tap is not completely open Water does not enter...

Page 42: ... spin can be achieved OE WATER OUTLET ERROR Drain hose is kinked or clogged Water in the appliance does not drain or drains slowly Clean and straighten the drain hose The drain filter is clogged Check and clean the drain filter dE dE1 dEz dE4 DOOR ERROR Door sensor malfunctions Please call LG service centre You can find your local LG service centre phone number in the warranty card tE CONTROL ERRO...

Page 43: ...ptoms Possible Cause Solution Symptoms Possible Cause Solution Rattling and clanking noise Foreign objects such as keys coins or safety pins may be in the drum Stop the appliance check the drum for foreign objects If the noise continues after the appliance is restarted call for service Thumping sound Heavy clothes may produce a thumping sound This is usually normal If the sound continues the appli...

Page 44: ...levelling of the appliance Floor not rigid enough Check if the floor is sold and does not flex See the Installation Place Requirements to select the proper location Symptoms Possible Cause Solution 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 ...

Page 45: ...n a dedicated branch circuit The appliance will resume the programme where it stopped once power is restored Control needs to be reset Press the Power button then reselect the desired programme and press the Start Pause button Start Pause was not pressed after a programme was set Press the Power button then reselect the desired programme and press the Start Pause button The appliance is turned off...

Page 46: ...at the drain hose is not kinked Drain located higher than 1 2 m above the floor Make sure that the drain hose is no higher than 1 2 m above the bottom of the appliance Detergent is not dispensed incompletely or not dispensed at all Too much detergent is used Follow the guidelines provided by the detergent manufacturer Drain Pump Filter may be blocked Clean the Drain filter Cycle time is longer tha...

Page 47: ...uire 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 measure bleach or softener to prevent overfilling Close the detergent dispenser slowly Bleach or softener was added directly to the clothes in the drum Always use the detergent dispenser to ensure that ble...

Page 48: ...Inside of drum is not cleaned properly Run the Tub Clean function regularly 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 not get kinked or blocked The detergent dispenser is not cleaned regularly Remove and clean the detergent dispenser especially the top and the bottom of the dispenser s...

Page 49: ...ear kWh year 1 143 128 115 The standard 60 C cotton programme at full load kWh 0 670 0 620 0 570 The standard 60 C cotton programme at partial load kWh 0 630 0 560 0 470 The standard 40 C cotton programme at partial load kWh 0 560 0 460 0 410 Weighted power consumption of the off mode and of the left on mode W 0 50 0 50 0 50 Weighted annual water consumption AWC in litres per year litres year 2 99...

Page 50: ...hat these programmes are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry and that they are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption 5 The standard cotton programme is Eco 40 60 Intensive 60 C full load Eco 40 60 Intensive 60 C half load and Eco 40 60 Intensive 40 C half load in accordance with Regulations EU No 1061 2010 and EN 60456 6 Expressed in dB A re 1...

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Page 52: ... UX 1 YZUSKX 9 53 8 9 8 9 KR 1 2 1 9 8 9 RM IUS Q LG Life s Good ...

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