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OWNER’S MANUAL

WASHING MACHINE

FH4U1JBSK(0~9)

MFL69040437

www.lg.com

Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully.
This will simplify installation and ensure that the washer is
installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near
the washer after installation for future reference.

Summary of Contents for FH4U1JBSK1

Page 1: ...0437 www lg com Before beginning installation read these instructions carefully This will simplify installation and ensure that the washer is installed correctly and safely Leave these instructions near the washer after installation for future reference ...

Page 2: ...24 Spin 24 Child Lock 25 Beep On Off 25 Tub Clean 26 Door Lock Detecting 26 Before using the Tag On function Turning on the NFC function of the smart phone 27 The Tag On guide 28 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 Record the model and seri...

Page 3: ... use Diagnosis Download Cycle Washing Coach One Touch Washing etc when you touch the Tag On logo of the washing machine by using your smartphone with NFC 6 Motion Washer is able to perform various drum actions or a combination of different actions depending on the wash program selected Combined with a controlled spin speed and the ability of the drum to rotate both left and right the wash performa...

Page 4: ...anual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These words mean WARNING You may be slightly injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instruction...

Page 5: ... fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning When a product was under water Please call service center There is a risk of electric shock and fire Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances such as wax oil paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which m...

Page 6: ...ord may be damaged Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug Before discarding an old machine unplug it Render the plug useless Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse Do not push down the door excessively when washer door open This could topple over the wa...

Page 7: ...th of least resistance for electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance Do not use an adapter this will defeat the grounding plug If you don t have the proper outlet consult an electrician ...

Page 8: ... kPa 1 0 10 0 kgf cm2 The appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the unit For detergent and fabric softener Drawer Drain hose Transit bolts Power plug Control panel Drain pump filter Cover cap If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Drum Door Drain...

Page 9: ...holes with the caps supplied 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 Transit bolt Installation WARNING Packaging material e g Films Styrofoam can be dangerous for children There is a risk of suf...

Page 10: ...et 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 by...

Page 11: ...nce indicates damage or deterioration unplug it discontinue use of the appliance and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse such as being twisted kinked pinched closed in a door or walked upon Pay particular attention to plugs wall outlets and the point where the cord exits the appliance If the applia...

Page 12: ...n 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 wate...

Page 13: ...h 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 When your washer has two valves The Inlet hose which has red connector is for the hot water tap If the washer has two valves the energy is saved by using hot valve Installation NOTE After completing connection if water leaks from the hose repeat the same steps ...

Page 14: ...ect 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 about 100 cm about 145 cm about 105 cm max 100 cm Hose Retainer Tie strap Laundry tub max 100 cm ...

Page 15: ...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 Leveling Once the washer is level tighten the lock nuts up towards the base of the washer All lock nuts must be tightened Raise Lower Lock Nut Tighten all 4 locknuts secure...

Page 16: ...mmend 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 Fit the rubber cups to reduce vibration You can obtain the rubber cups p no 4620ER4002B from the LG spares dept Rubber Cup NOTE Proper placement and leveling of the washer will ensu...

Page 17: ... and load laundry 1 Sort Laundry Refer to 18 page 3 Touch the Power button 4 Select a Program Refer to 19 21 page 5 Add detergent Refer to 29 30 page 6 Touch the Start Pause button Select options at this time Refer to 23 26 page How to use washer ...

Page 18: ...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 discolouration of white etc If possible do not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled one Soil Heavy Norma...

Page 19: ... 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 decolourate please use this cycle The cycle prevent decolorization Please use detergent for colored fabrics Dark garments made from cotton or mixed fabrics Speed 14 This cycle provides fast washing time for small loads and light...

Page 20: ...TE Neutral detergent is recommended Extra options This option is automatically included in the cycle and can not be deleted Cotton Cotton Large Easy Care Mix Allergy Care Silent Wash Steam Refresh Duvet Sports Wear Dark Wash Speed 14 Gentle Care Stain Care Turbo Wash Intensive Program Rinse Hold Pre Wash Medic Rinse Steam Wash Steam Softener Favorite Rinse Delay ...

Page 21: ...w to use washer Max RPM Cotton Cotton Large Easy Care Mix Allergy Care Silent Wash Steam Refresh Duvet Sports Wear Dark Wash Speed 14 Gentle Care Stain Care Program 1400 1400 1000 1400 1400 1000 1000 800 1400 800 800 1400 ...

Page 22: ...s messages for your washer The display will remain on through the cycle 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 touch the Start Pause button When in Pause the power is turned off automatically after 4 minutes Options This allows you to select an additional cycle and will light when selected Use these buttons ...

Page 23: ...rformance with low energy consumption Steam Softener sprays steam after spinning cycle to reduce creases and makes the laundry fluffy 1 Touch the Power button 2 For Steam Wash option select steam cycles For Steam Softener option select Cotton or Cotton Large Mix Easy Care 3 Touch the Steam button once for Steam Wash Touch the Steam button one more time twice for Steam Softener Touch the Steam butt...

Page 24: ...ature can be selected according to the program Temp Rinse plus Add rinse once Rinse Hold The cycle is paused until start button is touched again when rinse is finished Rinse 1 Touch the Power button 2 Select a cycle 3 Touch the Time Delay button and set time required 4 Touch the Start Pause button You can set a time delay so that the washing machine will start automatically and finish after a spec...

Page 25: ...ay 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 Unlocking the control panel 1 Touch and hold the Child Lock button for 3 seconds 2 A beeper will sound and the remaining time for the current programme will reappear on the LED display Child Lock Beep On Off How to use washer NOTE Turnin...

Page 26: ...ay 5 Touch 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 Door Lock For safety reasons the door will lock while machine is in use and the Door Lock icon will light up You can safely open the door after the Door Lock icon turns off While Detecting is shown on the display the washing machine rot...

Page 27: ...your smart phone The Tag On function can only be used with most smart phones equipped with the NFC function and based on the Android operating system OS 1 Enter the Settings menu of the smart phone and select Share Connect under WIRELESS NETWORKS 2 Set NFC and Direct Android Beam to ON and select NFC 3 Check Use Read and Write P2P receive Turning on the NFC function of the smart phone NOTE Dependi...

Page 28: ...enna on the back of your smart phone matches the position of the Tag On icon on the appliance If you do not know the position of your NFC antenna move your smart phone very slightly in a circular motion until the application verifies the connection Because of the characteristics of NFC if the transmission distance is too far or if there is a metal sticker or a thick case on the phone transmission ...

Page 29: ...n Softener will automatically be added during the last rinse cycle Do not open the drawer when water is supplied Solvents benzene etc should not be used The dispenser drawer Adding fabric softener Adding detergent and fabric softener WARNING Keep all washing detergents away from children as there is danger of poisoning Too much detergent bleach or softener may cause an overflow Be sure to use the ...

Page 30: ...ed too many suds can occur and this will decrease the washing result or cause heavy load to the motor It is recommended that you use powdered detergent for best results If you wish to use liquid detergent follow guidelines provided by the detergent manufacturer You can pour liquid detergent directly into the main detergent drawer if you are starting the cycle immediately Please do not use liquid d...

Page 31: ...od 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 bristle brush 4...

Page 32: ... 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 CAUTION First drain using the drain hose and then open the pump fi...

Page 33: ...ater 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 water 3 Clean inside the recess with a brush Maintenance ...

Page 34: ...o 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 clogs appliances and if it is not kept in check these may have to be replaced Although the washing drum is made of Stainless steel specks of rust can be caused by ...

Page 35: ...upply 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 check drum and drain filter If noise continues after washer is restarted call your authorised service centre If sound continues washer is probably out of balance Stop and redistribute wash ...

Page 36: ...he Start Pause button After touching the Start Pause button it may take a few moments before the washer begins to spin The door must be locked 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 do...

Page 37: ... articles of laundry to balance 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 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 balance the load...

Page 38: ...hree 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 6 seconds and the display will count down the time For best results do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted If the call center agent is not able to get an accurate recording of the data you may be asked to try again 5 On...

Page 39: ...e 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 borne by the owner Disposal of your old appl...

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