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OWNER’S MANUAL

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.

MFL70799723

Rev.00_072419

FC1409D4E

FC1408D4W

EN ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for FC1408D4W

Page 1: ...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 MFL70799723 Rev 00_072419 FC1409D4E FC1408D4W EN ENGLISH ...

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Page 3: ...irements 12 Unpacking the Appliance 14 Levelling the Appliance 14 Connecting the Water Inlet Hose 16 Installing the Drain Hose 17 OPERATION 18 Operation Overview 18 Preparing the Laundry 18 Adding Detergents and Softeners 20 Control Panel 22 Programme Table 23 Extra Options and Functions 28 SMART FUNCTIONS 31 Using SmartThinQ Application 31 Using Smart Diagnosis 32 MAINTENANCE 33 Cleaning After Ev...

Page 4: ...matters and operations that can cause risk Read the part with this symbol carefully and follow the instructions in order to avoid risk WARNING This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause serious injury or death CAUTION This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause the minor injury or damage to the product WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of explosi...

Page 5: ...der to avoid a hazard Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by a carpet This appliance is intended to be used in household only and not in applications such as Staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments Farm houses By clients in hotels motels and other residential type environments Bed and breakfast type environments Areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in la...

Page 6: ...ith a hinge on the opposite side to that of the appliance in such a way that a full opening of the appliance door is restricted This appliance must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment grounding conductor and ...

Page 7: ...ing old hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage Do not put in wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances such as waxes wax removers oil paint gasoline degreasers drycleaning solvents kerosene petrol spot removers turpentine vegetable oil cooking oil acetone alcohol etc Improper use can cause fire or exp...

Page 8: ...ppliance Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil vegetable oil acetone alcohol petroleum kerosene spot removers turpentine waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the appliance Never stop the appliance before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat i...

Page 9: ...pliance 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 outlet Disposal Before discarding an old appliance unplug it Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse Dispose of all packaging materials such as plastic bags and styrofoam away from children The packaging materials can cause s...

Page 10: ...nser 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 Parts and Specifications NOTE Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance ...

Page 11: ...vering Transit Bolt Holes d Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose e Anti Slip Sheets f Tie Strap Specifications Model FC1409D4E Power Supply 220 V 50 Hz Dimension Width x Depth x Height 600 mm x 560 mm x 850 mm Product Weight Approx 68 kg No further backflow protection required for connection to the water inlet ...

Page 12: ... stove must be inserted between the two appliances Ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for an engineer in the event of a breakdown When installing the appliance adjust all four feet using the transit bolt spanner which makes the appliance stable and leave approximate 5 mm for a clearance between the top of the appliance and the underside of any worktop Additional cl...

Page 13: ...arpets rugs etc Ambient Temperature Do not install the 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 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 ...

Page 14: ...he appliance on its front or back Removing the Bolt Assemblies 1 Starting with the bottom 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 Locate the hole caps b included in the accessory pack or attached on the back Levelling the Applianc...

Page 15: ...ly NOTE Proper placement and levelling of the appliance will ensure long regular and reliable operation The appliance must be level and stand firmly in position 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 Using Anti Slip Sheets This feature is only available on some models If you install the appliance o...

Page 16: ...essure must be between 100 kPa and 1000 kPa 1 0 10 0 kgf cm If the water pressure is more than 1000 kPa a decompression device should be installed Do not overtighten the water inlet hose to all valves Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if necessary Checking the Rubber Seal on the Water Inlet Hose Two rubber seals a are supplied with the water inlet hoses They are use...

Page 17: ...of tap for the water supply If the tap is square or too big remove the guide plate before inserting the tap into the adaptor Make sure that the hose should not be kinked or trapped Installing the Drain Hose Installing the Drain Hose with the Elbow Bracket The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor Water in the appliance may not drain or may drain slowly Securing the dra...

Page 18: ...briefly without water to measure the weight of the load If the Start Pause button is not pressed within 15 minutes the appliance will shut off and all settings will be lost 6 End of cycle When the cycle is finished a melody will sound Immediately remove your clothing from the appliance to reduce wrinkling Check around the door seal when removing the load for small items that may be caught in the s...

Page 19: ...otal load Do not wash single small items Add 1 2 similar items to the load to prevent an out of balance load Make sure to empty all pockets Items such as nails hair clips matches pens coins and keys can damage both your appliance and clothes Wash delicates stockings underwired bras in a wash net Close zippers hooks and strings to make sure that these items do not snag other clothes Pre treat dirt ...

Page 20: ... results avoid oversudsing Refer to the label of the clothes before choosing the detergent and water temperature Use only suitable detergents for the respective type of clothing Liquid detergent is often designed for special applications e g for coloured fabric wool delicate or dark laundry Powdered detergent is suitable for all types of fabric For better washing results of white and pale clothes ...

Page 21: ...may harden Softener will automatically be added during the last rinse cycle Do not open the drawer when water is being supplied Solvents e g benzene etc must not be used NOTE Pouring excessive fabric softener over the maximum fill line can cause it to dispense too early which may stain clothes Do not pour fabric softener directly onto the laundry which may stain the laundry Adding Water Softener A...

Page 22: ...ns press and hold the corresponding button for 3 seconds The corresponding symbol lights up in the display In order to use the Remote Start function refer to SMART FUNCTIONS This allows you to select an additional programmes and will light when selected e Display The display shows the settings remaining estimated time options and status messages When the appliance is turned on the default settings...

Page 23: ...Max Spin Speed Rating Programme Mix Max Load 3 kg Description Enables various fabrics to be washed simultaneously Use for Various kind of fabrics except special garments silk delicate sportswear dark clothes wool duvet curtains Proper Temperature 40 C Cold to 40 C Max Spin Speed Programme Easy Care Max Load Description Suitable for casual shirts that do not need ironing after washing Use for polya...

Page 24: ...e Gentle care Max Load 1 5 kg Description For hand and machine washable delicate clothes such as washable wool lingerie dresses etc Use detergent for machine washable woolens Use for wool hand washable clothes delicate easily damaged laundry Proper Temperature 20 C Cold to 30 C Max Spin Speed Programme Stain Care Max Load 3 kg Description Washes off several kinds of stain such as wine juice dirt e...

Page 25: ...e same programme Use for a small amount of laundry which can be dried Proper Temperature 40 C Cold to 95 C Max Spin Speed Programme Download Cycle Max Load Description For downloadable programmes If you did not download any programmes the default is Rinse Spin Proper Temperature Max Spin Speed NOTE Select the proper wash temperature and spin speed for the desired programmes When washing always pay...

Page 26: ...me Max Spin Speed Rating Programme Time Dry 30 min Time Dry 60 min Time Dry 90 min Time Dry 120 min Time Dry 150 min Description You can change the drying time according to the maximum load Max Spin Speed 0 5 kg 1 5 kg 2 5 kg 3 kg 4 kg NOTE Select maximum selectable spin speed of washing programme to ensure drying results Where the amount of laundry to be washed and dried in one programme does not...

Page 27: ... Mix Easy Care Duvet Allergy Care Baby Steam Care Sportswear Gentle care Stain Care Quick 30 Direct Wear Wash Dry Download Cycle This option is automatically inserted in the programme and cannot be deselected This option is automatically inserted in the programme and can be deselected ...

Page 28: ... press the Start Pause button the programme ends after about 4 hours Woolen Articles Do not tumble dry woolen articles Pull them to their original shape and dry them flat Woven and Loopknit Materials Some woven and loopknit materials may shrink by varying amounts depending on their quality Always stretch these materials out immediately after drying Permanent Press and Synthetics Do not overload yo...

Page 29: ...e this option to wash the heavily soiled laundry 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a washing programme 3 Press the Pre Wash button for 3 seconds 4 Press the Start Pause button Rinse Rinse Use this option to turn on off rinse Crease care If you want to prevent creasing the Crease care programme is recommended 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a washing programme 3 Press the Crease care button for t...

Page 30: ...s and hold the Delay End and Add Item button 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 button for 3 seconds to deactivate this function Temp You can use this option in order to select the wash and rinse temperature in combination for the selected programme...

Page 31: ...Tub Clean Coach This function shows how many cycles remain before It is time to run the Tub Clean cycle Smart Diagnosis This function provides useful information for diagnosing and solving issues with the appliance based on the pattern of use Settings Set the product nickname and delete product NOTE Press e in the LG SmartThinQ application for a more detailed guide on how to use the Tag On functio...

Page 32: ... on the appliance Do not press any other buttons 2 When instructed to do so by the call centre place the mouthpiece of your phone close to the Smart Diagnosis icon Max 10 mm 3 Press and hold the Temp button for 3 seconds 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 t...

Page 33: ...pervised Cleaning the Exterior Proper care of the appliance can extend the service life Exterior Immediately wipe off any spills Wipe with a damp cloth Wipe with a damp cloth and then again with a dry cloth ensuring there is no moisture in cabinet joints or crevices Do not press on the surface on the display with sharp objects Door Wash with a damp cloth on the outside and inside and then dry with...

Page 34: ...te leave the door open to dry the door opening gasket and door glass WARNING Leave the door open to dry inside of the appliance only if the children are supervised at home Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter Water inlet filter collects lime or any small objects that may be in water supplied to the appliance Clean the water inlet filter regularly NOTE Turn off the supply tap to the appliance if the app...

Page 35: ...the Dispenser Drawer Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer Remove the drawer and the components of the drawer in the drawer and check for build up of detergents or softeners once or twice a month 1 Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling the drawer straight out until the drawer stops Remove the drawer while pressing the release button on the inside of the dete...

Page 36: ...ked Straighten hose or reinstall the water inlet hose The filter of the supply hose s are clogged Check and clean the filter of the inlet hose If water leakage occurs in the aqua stop supply hose indicator will become red Replace the aqua stop supply hose 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...

Page 37: ...l sensor malfunctions Close the water tap Unplug the power plug Call for service vs VIBRATION SENSOR ERROR Vibration sensor malfunctions Call for service FF FROZEN FAILURE Supply drain hose or drain pump is 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 POWE...

Page 38: ...lling the Appliance to adjust the 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 Operation Symptoms Possible Cause Solution Water is leaking House drain pipes are clogged Unclog the drain pipe Contact plumber if necessary Leakage is caused by improper installation of drain hose or ...

Page 39: ...Pause button is not pressed within 15 minutes Extremely low water pressure Check another tap in the house to make sure that household water pressure should be adequate Appliance is heating the water or making steam The drum may stop operating temporarily during certain cycles while water is safely heated to a set temperature Buttons may not function properly The door cannot be opened for safety re...

Page 40: ... delayed Unbalance is detected or suds removing programme is on This is normal The time remaining shown on the display is only an estimated duration Actual time may vary Performance Symptoms Possible Cause Solution Poor stain removal Previously set stains Items that have been previously washed may have stains which have been set These stains may be difficult to remove and may require hand washing ...

Page 41: ...gent dispenser drawer is not cleaned regularly Clean the detergent dispenser drawer especially the top and the bottom of the drawer s opening Odours can occur due to the rubber attached to the appliance It is the normal odour of new rubber and will disappear after operating the appliance several times If the rubber door gasket and door seal area are not cleaned regularly odors can occur due to mol...

Page 42: ...e Time Dry cycle Clothes are stuck in the drum after spinning Rearrange clothes and use Time Dry cycle The spin speed is too low or spin cycle is not used Select the highest spin speed allowed for the washing cycle Water pressure is weak or water is not supplied Check if the water supply tap is closed or not Check if the drain hose is kinked or not Check if the inlet valve filter is blocked or not...

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