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LG WD1208TC4W Owner'S Manual Download Page 9

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INSTALLATION

EN

Parts

1

Transit bolts (x 4)

2

Power plug

3

Drawer

4

Control panel

5

Drum

6

Door

7

Drain hose

8

Drain tube

9

Drain pump filter

10

Cover cap (Location may

vary depending on products)

11

Adjustable feet (x 4)

Accessories

Cold supply hose (1 EA)

(Option: Hot (1 EA))

Spanner

Caps for covering

transit bolt holes

(Optional)

Anti–slip sheets (2 EA)

(Optional)

Elbow bracket for

securing drain hose

(Optional)

Tie strap (Optional)

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Summary of Contents for WD1208TC4W

Page 1: ...ions 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 MFL62693496 Rev 01_102918 EN ENGLISH WD1208TC4W Copyright 2018 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ... Floors 13 Leveling the Appliance 14 Connecting the Water Supply Hose 14 Installing the Drain Hose 17 OPERATION 18 Using the Washing Machine 18 Sorting Laundry 19 Adding Cleaning Products 20 Control Panel 22 Programme Table 23 Option Programme 27 SMART FUNCTIONS 30 Using Smart ThinQ Application 30 Smart Diagnosis Using a Smart Phone 31 Using Smart Diagnosis 31 MAINTENANCE 32 Cleaning Your Washing ...

Page 3: ...AUTION This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause the minor injury or damage to the product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of explosion fire death electric shock injury or scalding to persons when using this product follow basic precautions including the following Children in the Household This appliance is not intended for use by persons includi...

Page 4: ...e 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 or rain or temperatures below freezing Tighten the drain hose to avoid separation If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the outlet socket is loose do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre Do...

Page 5: ...t is installed and earthed grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the power plug provided with the appliance If it does not fit the outlet have a p...

Page 6: ...ers oil paint gasoline degreasers drycleaning solvents kerosene petrol spot removers turpentine vegetable oil cooking oil acetone alcohol etc Improper use can cause fire or explosion Never reach into the appliance while it is operating Wait until the drum has completely stopped In case of flood disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre Do not push down on...

Page 7: ...oisture and dust Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning the appliance Setting the controls to the OFF or stand by position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance 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 outlet sock...

Page 8: ...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 of your nearest authoris...

Page 9: ... 8 Drain tube 9 Drain pump filter 10 Cover cap Location may vary depending on products 11 Adjustable feet x 4 Accessories Cold supply hose 1 EA Option Hot 1 EA Spanner Caps for covering transit bolt holes Optional Anti slip sheets 2 EA Optional Elbow bracket for securing drain hose Optional Tie strap Optional ...

Page 10: ... 65 C No further backflow protection required for connection to the water supply Permissible cold water temperature 4 25 C Specifications subject to change by manufacturer If the water supply pressure to the machine is more than 800 kPa 8 0 kgf cm Please consult a plumber or qualified person about fitting a water pressure reduction device Country of origin Made In China Appearance and specificatio...

Page 11: ...l 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 Ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for an engineer in the event of a breakdown With the appliance installed adjust all four feet using the transit bolt spanner provid...

Page 12: ...transit bolts use the spanner included to fully loosen all transit bolts by turning them counterclockwise Remove the bolt assemblies by wiggling them slightly while pulling them out Transit bolt Retainer 3 Install the hole caps Locate the hole caps included in the accessory pack or attached on the back Cap NOTE Save the bolt assemblies for future use To prevent damage to internal components Do not...

Page 13: ...tly to make sure that the appliance does not rock If the appliance rocks level the appliance again NOTE You can obtain anti slip sheets from an LG Service Centre or any Hardware store Wooden Floors Suspended Floors Wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration To help reduce vibration we recommend you place rubber cups at least 15 mm thick of the each foot of the appliance secured to at ...

Page 14: ...stand or plinth as it can become unstable and fall causing serious injury and damage Connecting the Water Supply Hose Water supply pressure must be between 100 800kPa 1 0 8 0 kgf cm2 If the water supply pressure to the machine is more than 800 kPa 8 0kgf cm Please consult a plumber or qualified person about fitting a water pressure reduction device Do not overtighten the water supply hose If the w...

Page 15: ...ide plate 3 Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight connection Tighten the four fixing screws 4 Push the supply hose vertically upwards so that the rubber seal within the hose can adhere completely to the tap and then tighten it by screwing it to the right Plate Supply hose Connecting One Touch Type Hose to Tap Without Thread 1 Unscrew the adapter ring p...

Page 16: ...sand sawdust and etc in the water lines Let the water drain into a bucket and check the water temperature Connecting Hose to Appliance Attach the hot water line to the hot water supply on the back of the washer Attach the cold water line to the cold water supply on the back of the washer Cold water supply Hot water supply optional NOTE After completing connection if water leaks from the hose repea...

Page 17: ...ct 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 max 100 cm 100 cm 145 cm 105 cm When installing the drain hose to a sink secure it tightly with string Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage in the event of water leakage max 100 cm max 100 cm Laundry tub Hose retainer Tie...

Page 18: ... softener to the appropriate areas of the dispenser 3 Turn on the washing machine Press the Power button to turn on the washing machine 4 Choose the desired washing cycle Turn the cycle selector knob until the desired cycle is selected 5 Begin cycle Press the Start Pause button to begin the cycle The washing machine will agitate briefly without water to measure the weight of the load If the Start ...

Page 19: ... Separate white fabrics from coloured fabrics Lint Lint producers Collectors Wash lint producers and lint collectors separately 3 Caring before loading Combine large and small items in a load Load large items first Large items should not be more than half the total wash load Do not wash single items This may cause an unbalanced load Add one or two similar items Check all pockets to make sure that ...

Page 20: ...nt usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness size and soil level of the load For best results avoid oversudsing Refer to the label of the clothes before choosing the detergent and water temperature When using the washing machine use designated detergent for each type of clothing only General powdered detergents for all types of fabric Powdered detergents for delicate fabri...

Page 21: ...ric softener directly on the clothes as it may stain the clothes Adding Water Softener 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 according to the amount specified on the packaging First add detergent and then the water softener Use the quantity of detergent required for soft water Using Tablet 1 Open th...

Page 22: ...selected programme 5 Options This allows you to select an additional programme and will light when selected Use these buttons to select the desired programme options for the selected cycle Display The display shows the settings estimated time remaining options and status messages When the washer is turned on the default settings in the display will illuminate The display shows estimated time remai...

Page 23: ...ts wear dark clothes wool duvet curtains 40 C Cold to 40 C Hygiene Washes laundry in a hot programme Cotton underwear pillow covers bed sheets baby wear 60 C Duvet For large items such as bed covers pillows sofa covers etc Cotton bedding except special garments delicates wool silk etc with filling duvets pillows blankets sofa covers with light filling 40 C Cold to 40 C 1 single size Sports Wear Su...

Page 24: ...ended fabrics no delicate clothes 40 C 30 C to 60 C 3 kg Download Cycle For downloadable programmes If you did not download any programmes the default is Rinse Spin Water Temperature Select the appropriate water temperature for chosen wash programme Always follow garment manufacturer s care label or instructions when washing WD1208TC4W Program setting with Cotton Eco 40 C 1200 Spin option for test...

Page 25: ...Intensive Rinse Delay End Crease Care Pre Wash Cotton Cotton Eco Easy Care Mix Hygiene Baby Care Silent Wash Duvet Sports Wear Dark Wash Quick 30 Wool Plus Heavy Stain This option is automatically included in the cycle and can not be deleted ...

Page 26: ...Data Programme Max RPM WD1208TC4W Cotton 1200 Cotton Eco 1200 Easy Care 1000 Mix 1200 Hygiene 1200 Baby Care 1000 Silent Wash 1000 Duvet 1000 Sports Wear 800 Dark Wash 1200 Quick 30 1200 Wool Plus 800 Heavy Stain 1200 ...

Page 27: ...ton should be pressed Avoid using liquid detergent for this option Pre Wash If the laundry is heavily soiled the Pre Wash programme is recommended 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a washing programme 3 Press the Pre Wash button for 3 seconds 4 Intensive If the laundry is normal and heavily soiled Intensive option is effective 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a washing programme 3 Press the Inten...

Page 28: ...ss the Start Pause button NOTE When you select No it will still rotate slowly for a short time to drain quickly Rinse Rinse Adds an additional rinse Add Item Laundry can be added or removed after the washing programme is started 1 Press the Add Item button when the LED is turned on 2 Add or remove laundry 3 Close the door and Press the Start Pause button NOTE For safety reasons the door remains lo...

Page 29: ...function You must deactivate child lock before you can access any other functions Unlocking the Control Panel Press and hold the Child Lock button for 3 seconds A beeper will sound and the remaining time for the current programme will reappear on the display Beep On Off 1 Press the Power button 2 Press the Start Pause button 3 Press and hold the Temp and Delay End buttons simultaneously for 3 seco...

Page 30: ... 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 in the LG Smart ThinQ application for a more detailed guide on how to use the Tag On functio...

Page 31: ...ucted to do so by the call centre place the mouthpiece of your phone close to the Power button Max 10 mm 3 Press and hold the Temp button for 3 seconds while holding the phone mouthpiece to the icon or Power button 4 Keep the phone in place until the tone trans mission has finished Time remaining for data transfer is displayed For best results do not move the phone while the tones are being transm...

Page 32: ...cloth Do not press the surface or the display with sharp objects Cleaning the Interior Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washing machine door opening and door glass Always remove items from the washing machine as soon as the cycle is complete Leaving damp items in the washing machine can cause wrinkling colour transfer and odour Run the Tub Clean programme once a month or more often if ...

Page 33: ... and pull out the drain tube 2 Unplug the drain tube plug to drain out any residual water and then open the filter by turning it to the left 1 2 Container to collect the residual water 3 Remove any extraneous matter from the pump filter and cavity 4 After cleaning refit the pump filter and insert the drain tube plug 5 Close the cover cap CAUTION First drain using the drain tube and then open the p...

Page 34: ...ional Tub Clean is a special programme to clean the inside of the washing machine A higher water level is used in this programme and a higher spin speed Perform this programme regularly DO NOT add clothing when engaging the Tub Clean function 1 Remove any clothing or items from the washing machine and close the door 2 Open the dispenser drawer and add anti limescale e g Calgon to the main wash com...

Page 35: ...ide the hose completely Drain hose CAUTION When the drain hose is installed in a curved shape the inner hose may freeze After closing the tap disconnect the cold supply hose from the tap and remove water while keeping the hose facing downwards Supply hose Check for Freezing If water does not drain when opening the hose plug used for removal of residual water check the drainage unit Drain plug Cove...

Page 36: ...ce is not melted completely Wait more When water is removed completely from the drum close the hose plug used for removal of residual water choose a washing programme and press the Start Pause button Drain hose Detergent drawer NOTE Check that water is coming into the detergent drawer while rinsing and water is draining through the drain hose while spinning When water supply problems occur take th...

Page 37: ...und Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound This is usually normal If sound continues washing machine is probably out of balance Stop and redistribute wash load Vibrating noise Have all the transit bolts and tub support been removed If not removed during installation refer to Installation guide for removing transit bolts Are all the feet resting firmly on the ground Make sure the washing mac...

Page 38: ...t Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet House fuse blown circuit breaker tripped or a power outage has occurred Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Do not increase fuse capacity If problem is a circuit overload have it corrected by a qualified electrician Water supply tap is not turned on Turn on water supply tap Washing...

Page 39: ...y to extract adequate water from the load Clothes load is too small to tumble properly Add a few towels Turn off water supply tap Odor This odor is caused by the rubber attached to the washing machine It is the normal odor of new rubber and will disappear after the machine has been run a few times If the rubber door gasket and door seal area are not cleaned regularly odors can occur from mold or f...

Page 40: ... call LG for Service Load is too small Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load Load is out of balance Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load The appliance has an imbalance detection and correction system If individual heavy articles are loaded e g bath mat bath robe etc this system may stop spinning or even interrupt the spin cycle altogether Redistribute the clothes to be mor...

Page 41: ... call for service Control error Unplug the power plug and call for service Water overfills due to the faulty water valve Close the water tap Unplug the power plug Call for service Malfunction of water level sensor Close the water tap Unplug the power plug Call for service Over load in motor Allow the washing machine to stand for 30 minutes to allow the motor to cool then restart the cycle Water le...

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