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The water circulation nozzle & steam nozzle

• Clean the water circulation nozzle, if clogged.

Cleaning your washer

1. Exterior

Proper care of your washer can extend its life.

The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a neutral non abrasive 

household detergent.

Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth.

Try not to hit surface with sharp objects.

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IMPORTANT: Do not use methylated spirits, diluents or similar products.

2. Interior

Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket and door glass. 
Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water. 
Repeat process if necessary.

Winterizing instructions

If the washer is stored in an area where freezing may occur or moved in freezing
temperatures, follow these instructions to prevent damage to the washer:

1. 

Turn off  water supply tap.

2. 

Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses.

3. 

Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

4. 

Add 1gallon(3.8L) of nontoxic recreational vehicle(RV) antifreeze into an empty wash drum.
Close the door.

5. 

Set spin cycle and let washer spin for 1minute to drain out all water.

Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.

6. 

Unplug electrical power cord, dry the drum interior, and close the door.

7. 

Remove dispenser drawer, drain and dry excessive water from the compartments.

8. 

Store washer in an up right position.

9. 

To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer

through a complete cycle using detergent. Do not add wash load.

NOTE

Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as safe for washing
machine.

Summary of Contents for WD12490FD

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Page 2: ...ank you for buying a LG Fully Automatic Washing machine Please read your owner s manual carefully it provides instructions on safe installation use and maintenance Retain it for future reference Record the model and serial numbers of your washing machine ...

Page 3: ...opening make it possible to load and unload clothing more easily Steam Washing and Refresh Steam Washing features upgraded washing performance with low energy and water consumption Refreshcycle removes wrinkles from dry clothes Eco Dry When this option is selected Eco dry function allows less water to be used during the drying cycle in comparison to the conventional drying cycle RollerJets Washing...

Page 4: ... closed or try to force the door open when locked This could result in damage to the washer To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is dama...

Page 5: ...that have been previously cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with petrol gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances should not be placed in a tumble dryer Highly flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments include acetone denatured alcohol petrol gasoline kerosene spot removers some brands turpentine waxes and was removers Items containing foam...

Page 6: ...kg Permissible water pressure 7 3 116 PSI 50 800 kPa The external hot water supply must not exceed 70 C Permissible cold water temperature 4 25 C TT Appliance complies with the requirement by certification Type Test Mark No further backflow protection required for connection to the water supply The appearance and specifications may be varied without notice to improve the units quality Specificatio...

Page 7: ... remove the additional packing support in the middle of the base packing 2 Unscrew the 4 bolts with the spanner supplied 4 Close the holes with the caps supplied Transit bolts Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances The base opening must not be obstructed by carp...

Page 8: ...d with the letter N or coloured Black The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red If a 13 amp BS 1363 plug is used fit a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse Green andYellow Earth Brown Live Blue Neutral Fuse Cord grip E L N Install the washer on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the washer is not impeded by carpets rug ...

Page 9: ...center Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing 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 the winter months and temperatures are below freezing Store the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it...

Page 10: ... the 4 screws 3 Connect the water supply hose to the middle connector pushing the plate down Your machine comes with only cold water connection Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose and that it is not crushed Make sure that the rubber seal is inside the hose connector Upper Connector Rubber packing Middle connector Fixing screw Guide plate Connector Rubber seal Hose connector Used the hori...

Page 11: ...from damage due to water leakage should the drain hose become loose This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use mobile installations such as caravans aircraft etc 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 When disposing of the appliance cut off the mains cable and destro...

Page 12: ...llation surface must be clean free from floor wax and other lubricant coatings Do not let the feet of the washer get wet If feet of the washer get wet slipping may occur Rubber Cup It can be purchased from hardware suppliers Level adjustment 1 Adjusting the washing machine level properly prevents excessive noise and vibration Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface preferably in a...

Page 13: ... Caring before washing Before the first washing 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 out of balance load Add one or two similar items Select a cycle COTTON 60 C add a half load of detergent allow the unit to wash without clothing This will remove residues from the drum ...

Page 14: ...n occur and this will decrease the washing result or cause heavy load to the motor Causing malfunctions If there are too many suds the detergent quantity must be reduced Use specified Front loader washing powder only Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness size and soil level of the load For best results avoid oversudsing Detergent is flushed from the dispenser...

Page 15: ... Steam Intensive Pre Wash Rinse Spin Less Steam Eco Steam Turbo Steam Intensive Turbo Steam Intensive Rinse Spin Intensive Turbo Steam Rinse Spin Intensive Dry Only Pre Wash Rinse Spin Dry Only Less Steam Eco Steam Turbo Steam Intensive Polyamide Acrylic Polyester Cotton bedding with filling duvet pillow blanket sofa cover with light filling For clean wash through eliminate allergy source Hand Was...

Page 16: ...ress the Power button to turn the washer on Select the desired cycle with the program dial and if required make any changes to the washing conditions by pressing the buttons accordingly For selecting the each conditions please refer to the page16 page24 Press the Start Pause button to commence the cycle 1 Cotton automatically selected upon power on 2 Manual Selecting ...

Page 17: ...1200rpm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 8 9 10 1 Button Power 2 Dial Program 3 Button Start Pause 4 Button Option 5 Child lock 6 Button Rinse 7 Button Temperature 8 Button Intensive 9 Button Tub Clean 10 Button Time Delay 11 Button Spin 12 Button Turbo Steam 13 Dial Dry 9 programs are available according to the laundry type Dial lamp will light up to indicate selected program When Start Pause button is pre...

Page 18: ...y Care and Cotton Quick 2 Rinse Spin Use this option to rinse and then spin 3 Dry Only When you want dry only select the this option Available in Baby Care Cotton Quick30 and Cotton Quick 4 Less Steam When you want to do a steam wash for only a small amount of laundry select the this opton 5 Eco Steam When you want to do a steam wash to reduce the electricity consumption select this opton Start Pa...

Page 19: ...old select Drain on the program dial or press the Spin button for the desired speed then press the Start Pause button The matching indicator lamp will light up for identification Child lock If you choose to lock the buttons on the control assembly to prevent tampering this function may be selected Child lock can be set by pressing and holding the Option and Rinse button simultaneously About three ...

Page 20: ...tops after draining the water from the last spin The matching indicator lamp will light up for identification Water Temperature By pressing the Temp button the water temperature can be selected Cold 30 C 40 C 60 C 95 C Water temperature can be selected as below according to the program Cotton Cold 30 C 40 C 60 C 95 C Synthetic Cotton Quick Cold 30 C 40 C 60 C Hand Wash Wool Quick30 Cold 30 C 40 C ...

Page 21: ...ng to the condition of water supply and temperature the delayed time and the actual washing time may vary Tub Clean Tub Clean course can be set by pressing Tub Clean button TUB CLEAN is special cycle to clean the inside of the washer This cycle uses higher water level with higher spin speed Perform this cycle regularly How to use the Tub Clean cycle 1 Remove any clothing or items from the washer a...

Page 22: ...m clothing before using the Refresh cycle to prevent permanently setting the stains by high heat Be sure that the tap is open This cycle uses a little water to produce steam Be careful not to touch the door It can be very hot Do not open the door while operating Steam can cause severe burns After removing clothes from the Refresh cycle they may feel slightly damp wait at least 10 minutes before pu...

Page 23: ...ow temperature to dry clothes that are heat sensitive b Iron Will leave clothes slightly damp ideal for ironing c Normal Eco Will dry clothes enough to be removed and folded ideal for everyday clothes such as cottons d More Will ensure maximum drying performance Eco Dry is a special cycle to reduce water usage during the dry cycle Once selected the drying time is approximately 1 hour longer than t...

Page 24: ...ways check the manufacture s instructions Baby clothes and Night Gowns Do not dry any items made from or containing rubber or plastics such as a aprons bibs chair covers b curtains and table cloths c bathmats Rubber and Plastics Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Glass particles left in the dryer could be picked up by your clothes the next time you use the dryer and irri tate your skin F...

Page 25: ...ows the remaining time before the finish of the selected program When washing cycle is completed is displayed on the Multi display During washing cycle the remaining washing time is displayed Recommended program by manufacturer Refresh around 20 minutes Baby Care around 3 hours and 14 minutes Allergy Care around 2 hours and 27 minutes Cotton around 2 hours and 17 minutes Synthetic around 1 hour an...

Page 26: ...rgency emptying or opening the door in an emergency Before cleaning the washer interior unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock to avoid electrical shock hazards When disposing of the appliance cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug Disable the door lock to prevent young children being trapped inside 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Unscrew the water inlet hose 3 Clean the filte...

Page 27: ...inse cycle without laundry The washing drum If you live in a hard water area lime scale may continuously build up 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 expensive maintenance or repairs may result Although the washing drum is made of Stainless steel specks of rust can be caused by small metal art...

Page 28: ...ay occur or moved in freezing temperatures follow these instructions to prevent damage to the washer 1 Turn off water supply tap 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet 4 Add 1gallon 3 8L of nontoxic recreational vehicle RV antifreeze into an empty wash drum Close the door 5 Set spin cycle and let washer spin...

Page 29: ... drain pipes are clogged There is something between the gasket and the glass Water supply 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 Stop washer and 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...

Page 30: ...e to dry for an extended period The 6 min display will then count down after this period The bowl will tumble for 3 seconds and then pause for 50 seconds repeatedly for part of the wash cycle This is normal during the Hand Wash Wool cycles Clean and straighten the drain hose Clean the drain filter Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Do not increase fuse...

Page 31: ...adequate water from the load Clothes load is too small to tumble property Add a few towels The washing time may vary by the amount of laundry water pressure water temperature and other usage conditions If the imbalance is detected or if the suds removing program works the wash time shall be increased Stop the wash and pull out the laundry then put it again to untwist Symptom Possible Cause Solutio...

Page 32: ...he end of the cycle add smaller articles of laundry to balance the load and repeat the spin cycle Is the door opened or not completely closed Water overfills due to the faulty water valve Water level sensor has malfunctioned Over load in motor Check water supply Check another tap in the house Fully open tap Straighten hose s Check the filter of the inlet hose s Clean and straighten the drain hose ...

Page 33: ...he installation for example leveling the product adjustment of drain Normal maintenance which recommended by the owner s manual Removal of foreign objects substances from the machine including the pump and inlet hose filter for example grit nails bra wires buttons etc Replace fuses in or correct house wiring or correct house plumbing Correction of unauthorized repairs Incidental or consequential d...

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