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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.

EN ENGLISH

WS1408WHT / WS1408XMT

MFL71670384

Rev.0

0615

www.lg.com

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Page 1: ... comply with the criteria of Level A I A II restricted hazardous substances which refers to LGE standard LG 10 A 9023 and the hazardous substance management manual for the suppliers Unit mm SCALE 1 1 MODELING DESIGNED REVIEWED CHECKED APPROVALED RELATED DRAWING DWG No T I T L E MANUAL OWNER S DRUM DOMESTIC 1 1 RELEASING THIS DRAWING WITHOUT PERMISSIONG Electronics SHOULD BEACCUSED ACCORDING TO THE...

Page 2: ...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 WS1408WHT WS1408XMT MFL71670384 Rev 01_061520 www lg com Copyright 2020 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 3: ... the Appliance 12 Levelling the Appliance 13 Connecting the Water Supply Hose 15 Installing the Drain Hose 17 OPERATION Operation Overview 18 Preparing the Wash Load 18 Adding Detergents and Softeners 19 Control Panel 22 Programme Table 24 Drying Programme 28 Extra Options and Functions 29 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application 32 Smart Diagnosis 34 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After Every Wash 35 Cleaning ...

Page 4: ...al Safety This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk Read the part with this ...

Page 5: ...h washing programme may differ To get good wash results please refer to Programme Table in OPERATION chapter for further details Technical Safety for Using the Dryer Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance 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 ...

Page 6: ... appliance into multiple outlet sockets power boards or an extension power cable Do not modify the power plug provided with the appliance If it does not fit the power outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment earthing grounding conductor earthing pin and a grounding power plug The power plug must be plugged int...

Page 7: ...cals etc Do not leave the appliance door open Children may hang on the door or crawl inside the appliance causing damage or injury 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 coo...

Page 8: ...ce during the wash Make sure that drainage is working properly If water is not drained properly your floor may get flooded When the air temperature is high and the water temperature is low condensation may occur and thus wet the floor Wipe off dirt or dust on the contacts of the power plug Maintenance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning the appliance Setting the controls...

Page 9: ...ld 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 suffocation Remove the door before disposing of or discarding this appliance to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside ...

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: ...for Securing Drain Hose c Caps for Covering Transit Bolt Holes f Tie Strap 1 Model WS1408WHT WS1408XMT Power Supply 220 V 50 60 Hz Product Weight 81 kg Maximum Power 2000 W Wash 2100 W Dry Standard quantity of used water 90 L Annual Water Consumption 18480 liters year Annual Energy Consumption 241 kWh year IP No Degree of Protection IPX4 A 645 mm C 710 mm E 1270 mm B 940 mm D 770 mm B A E D C ...

Page 12: ...flow 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 floor moldings that may increase the required clearances WARNING This appliance must only be used for domestic household purposes and should not be used in mobile applications NOTE Never try to level any uneven floor by putting pieces of wood cardboard or similar materials...

Page 13: ...plug is easily accessible Power outlet must be within 1 meter of either side of the appliance WARNING Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by qualified personnel Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local authorised LG repairer The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket that is installed and grounded...

Page 14: ...ly the appliance should not move up and down at all check both directions If the appliance rocks when pushing the top plate of the appliance diagonally adjust the feet again Check whether the appliance is perfectly level after installation NOTE Timber or suspended type flooring may contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance Reinforcement or bracing of the timber floor may need to be considere...

Page 15: ...y vary depending on the model purchased If you install the appliance on a slippery surface it may move because of excessive vibration Incorrect levelling may cause malfunction through noise and vibration If this occurs install the anti slip sheets under the levelling feet and adjust the level 1 Clean the floor to attach the anti slip sheets Use a dry rag to remove and clean foreign objects and moi...

Page 16: ...on required for connection to the water inlet Checking the Rubber Seal Two rubber seals a are supplied with the water supply hose They are used to prevent water leaks Connection to taps is sufficiently tight Do not use mechanical devices such as multi grips to tighten the water supply hose Ensure that the curved end of the water supply hose is connected to the appliance Connecting the Hose to the ...

Page 17: ...rew the adapter ring plate d and loose the 4 fixing screws 2 Remove the guide plate e if the tap is too large to fit the adapter 3 Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal is connected to be watertight Tighten the 4 fixing screws and the adapter ring plate 4 Pull the connector latch plate f down push the inlet hose onto the adapter and release the connector latch plate Make...

Page 18: ...tap for the water supply In case that 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 ...

Page 19: ... of the dispenser 3 Turn on the appliance Press the Power button to turn on the appliance 4 Choose the desired cycle Press the cycle button repeatedly or turn the cycle selector knob until the desired cycle is selected Now select a wash temperature and spin speed Pay attention to the fabric care label of your clothes 5 Begin cycle Press the Start Pause button to begin the cycle The appliance will ...

Page 20: ...otal 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 they are empty 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 on other clothe...

Page 21: ...ith bleach Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the wash cycle NOTE Do not let the detergent harden Doing so may lead to blockages poor rinse performance or odour Full load According to manufacturer s recommendation Part load 1 2 of the normal amount Minimum load 1 3 of full load Using the Dispenser To add detergent dosage to the dispenser 1 Open the dispenser drawer 2 Add t...

Page 22: ...ency is too thick so that it can flow easily Do not open the drawer when water is being supplied during the wash Solvents benzene etc must never be used 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 dispen...

Page 23: ...he wash programme If a temporary stop of the wash programme 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 Remote Start With the LG ThinQ app you can use a smartphone to control ...

Page 24: ...stage is complete the LED will turn off If a cycle is paused the active stage LED will stop blinking b Estimated Time Remaining When a washing programme is selected the default time for that programme is displayed This time will change as options are selected If the display shows then the time will be displayed after the load sensing has detected the load size This is normal The time shown is only...

Page 25: ...rmance Hygiene 95 Max Load 3 kg Description Washes clothes at a high temperature Allergy Care Max Load 3 kg Description Helps minimise substances that cause an allergic reaction Use for cotton underwear pillow covers bed sheets baby wear Tub Clean Description This function helps clean the inside of your appliance s tub Delicates Cold Cold to 40 Max Load 3 kg Description Washes machine washable lin...

Page 26: ...mme and can be deselected NOTE The Delay End option can be selected for every washing programme in the table below The Add Item option can be selected for every washing programme except for the Rinse Spin programme in the table below Speed Wash 40 Cold to 40 Max Load 5 kg Description Washes small loads of lightly soiled clothes in a short time Rinse Spin Max Load 3 kg Description Rinses and spins ...

Page 27: ...ad 1 They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumptions for washing that type of cotton clothes Delicates Sportswear Duvet Speed Wash 2 Rinse Spin Programme Max Spin Speed Cotton Extra High Stain Care Extra High Baby Care Extra High Hygiene Extra High Allergy Care Extra High Delicates Low Sportswear Extra Low Duvet Medium Speed Wash Extra High Rinse Spin Extr...

Page 28: ...shing cycles 1 1 1 Water consumption during washing cycle liter 60 25 25 Duration of each washing cycle min 128 97 99 Number of rinse cycles 2 2 2 Water consumption of each rinse cycle liter 25 25 25 25 25 25 Duration of each rinse cycle min 5 5 5 5 5 5 Number of spin cycles 1 1 1 Duration of each Spin cycle min 10 10 10 ...

Page 29: ...r drying Permanent Press and Synthetics Do not overload your appliance Take out permanent press articles as soon as the appliance stops to reduce wrinkles Baby Clothes and Night Gowns Always check the manufacturer s instructions Blankets and Duvets Check fabric care labels on blankets and duvets before using the drying programme Some blankets and duvets may shrink by the heated air Rubber and Plas...

Page 30: ...nctions You can use the extra options and functions to customize the programmes Customizing a Washing Programme Each programme has default settings that are selected automatically You may also customize these settings using these buttons Wash Press the Wash button repeatedly until the desired soil level is selected Soak for excessively dirty clothes Pre Wash for heavily soiled clothes Heavy for no...

Page 31: ...eam Adding this option helps provide better cleaning results Turbo Wash Adding this option reduces the programme time but the similar washing results will be provided Follow the next steps to use a special option 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a washing programme 3 Change the washing programme Temp Rinse or Spin as necessary 4 Press the Steam or Turbo Wash button 5 Press the Start Pause button ...

Page 32: ...Settings Child Lock Use this option to disable the controls This function can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the appliance NOTE Once this function is set all buttons are locked except the Power button When the controls are locked L and the remaining time are alternatively shown on the display during the wash while this function is engaged Turning off the power will not reset th...

Page 33: ...he recently used cycles and monthly average Smart Diagnosis This function provides useful information for diagnosing and solving issues with the appliance based on the pattern of use Settings Allows you to set various options on the appliance and in the application Push Alert When the cycle is complete or the appliance has problems you have the option of receiving push notifications on a smartphon...

Page 34: ...ating system OS and the manufacturer If the security protocol of the router is set to WEP you may fail to set up the network Please change it to other security protocols WPA2 is recommended and register the product again Installing the LG ThinQ Application Search for the LG ThinQ application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a smartphone Follow instructions to download and install t...

Page 35: ...pending on where you are located Using LG ThinQ to Diagnose Issues If you experience a problem with your Wi Fi equipped appliance it can transmit troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the LG ThinQ application Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application Using Audible Diagnosis to Diagnose Issues...

Page 36: ... 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 37: ...d 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 Water Inlet Filter The water inlet filter collects lime ...

Page 38: ... tube into its holder 5 Close the cover cap CAUTION Be careful when draining as the water may be hot Run the drum cleaning programme once a month or more often as needed to remove excess detergent and other debris Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer Detergent and fabric softener can build up in the dispenser drawer Liquid detergents can remain under the dispenser drawer and not dispense completely Remov...

Page 39: ...38 MAINTENANCE EN 4 Wipe any moisture off the recess with a soft cloth or towel 5 Reassemble the components of the drawer to the proper compartments and insert the drawer ...

Page 40: ...en Water does not enter the appliance or it enters slowly Open fully tap Water supply hose s are kinked Straighten hose or reinstall the water inlet hose The filter of the supply hose s are clogged Check and clean the inlet valve filter after turning off the taps and removing the hose connections to the washing machine UE UNBALANCE ERROR The appliance has a system which detects and corrects the un...

Page 41: ... down and then restart the cycle FE OVERFLOW ERROR Water overfills due to a possible faulty water valve Close the water tap Unplug the power plug Call for service PE PRESSURE SENSOR ERROR Water level 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 Is supply drain hose or drain ...

Page 42: ...aterials are not removed Remove package materials The clothes may be unevenly distributed in the drum Pause the programme and redistribute the clothes after the door unlocks Not all levelling feet are resting firmly and evenly on the floor See the Levelling the Appliance instruction to adjust the levelling of the appliance Floor not rigid enough Check if the floor is sold and does not flex See the...

Page 43: ...t 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 if the Start Pause button is not pressed within a certain time Extremely lo...

Page 44: ... the detergent manufacturer Drain Pump Filter may be blocked Clean the Drain filter Cycle time is longer than usual The load is too small Add more items to allow the appliance to balance the loads Heavy articles are mixed with lighter items Always try to wash articles with similar weight in order to allow the appliance to evenly distribute the weight of the load for spinning The load is out of bal...

Page 45: ...sorted Always wash dark colours separately from light colours and whites to prevent discoloration Never wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled items Wrinkling Appliance is not unloaded promptly Always remove items from the appliance as soon as the programme is complete Appliance is overloaded The appliance can be fully loaded but the drum should not be tightly packed with items The door of ...

Page 46: ... 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 If the detergent dispenser is not cleaned regularly odours can occur from mold or foreign substances Remove and clean the detergent dispenser especially the top and bottom of the dispenser s opening Symptoms Possible Cause Solu...

Page 47: ...ou are trying to connect to is incorrect Find the Wi Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it then register your appliance on LG ThinQ Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance using the Wi Fi network The wireless network name SSID is set incorrectly The wireless network name SSID should be a combination of Engl...

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