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OWNER’S MANUAL

WASHING MACHINE 

F1255RD27

P/No.

:

 MFL67360478

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 F1255RD27

Page 1: ...60478 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: ...Time Delay 23 Favorite 23 Dry 24 Drying Automatic guide 24 Manual Drying time guide 25 Completion of Drying 25 Child Lock 26 Beep On Off 26 Tub Clean 27 Door Lock 27 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 serial number of ...

Page 3: ...and washing time to minimize energy and water consumption Built in heater Internal heater automatically heats the water to the best temperature on selected cycles Protection against creases With the alternating rotation of the drum creasing is minimized 6 Motion Washer is able to perform various drum actions or a combination of different actions depending on the wash program selected Combined with...

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: ...ntil the drum has completely stopped The laundry process can reduce the flame retardant of fabrics To avoid such a result carefully follow the garment manufacturer s wash and care instructions 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 whic...

Page 6: ... door excessively when washer door open This could topple over the washer Save these instructions Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it does not fit the outlet have a proper out...

Page 7: ...y 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 rubber also known as la...

Page 8: ...oid a hazard Drum Door Drain plug Adjustable feet Accessories Inlet hose 1EA Spanner Name Front loading washing machine Power supply 220 240 V 50 Hz Size 686 mm L x 767 mm P x 982 mm H Weight 92 kg Wash capacity Max Watt 17 kg 2200W Dry capacity Max Watt 9 kg 2150W Spin speed 400 600 800 1000 1200 Water consumption 65 5 l 3 85 l kg Permissible water pressure 1 0 10 kgf cm2 100 1000 kPa The appeara...

Page 9: ...e the 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 Installation WARNING Packaging material e g Films Styrofoam can be dangerous for children There is a risk of suffocatio...

Page 10: ...eet 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 b...

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: ...ertight connection Tighten the adapter ring plate and the 4 screws 3 Push the water supply hose vertically upwards so that the rubber packing within the hose can adhere completely to the tap and then tighten it by screwing it to the right Upper connector Rubber packing Plate Water supply hose Fixing screw Type B Connecting Screw type hose to tap without thread Type A Connecting Screw type hose to ...

Page 13: ...nsion tap Square tap Ring plate Guide plate Latch plate Type C Connecting one touch 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 Installation NOTE After completing connection if water leaks from the hose repeat the same steps Use the most conventional type of faucet for water supply In case the faucet is sq...

Page 14: ... hose correctly will protect 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 Hose Retainer Tie strap Laundry tub max 100 cm 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: ...page 3 Press the Power button 4 Select a Program Refer to 19 21 page 5 Add detergent Refer to 28 29 page 6 Press the Start Pause button Select options at this time Refer to 23 27 page Options Other functions Additional Program Dry Child Lock Beep On Off Tub Clean Door Lock 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: ...llows sofa covers etc Cotton bedding except special garments delicates wool silk etc with filling duvets pillows blankets sofa covers with light filling Sports Wear This cycle is suitable for sports wear such as jogging clothes and running wear Coolmax Gore tex fleece and Sympatex Wash Dry Wash and Dry Color fast garments shirts nightdresses pajamas etc and normally soiled cotton load underwear Dr...

Page 20: ... the declared cycle temperature The test results depend on water pressure water hardness water inlet temperature room temperature type and amount of load degree of soiling utilized detergent fluctuations in the main electricity supply and chosen additional options NOTE Neutral detergent is recommended The wool cycle features gentle tumbling and low speed spin for garment care Extra options This op...

Page 21: ...07 65 64 18 104 83 60 19 19 24 88 14 Max RPM Consumption data Cotton Cotton Eco Easy Care Duvet Baby Care Cold Wash Sports Wear Wool Quick 30 Rinse Spin Wash Dry Dry Only 1200 1200 1000 1000 1200 1200 800 800 1200 1200 1200 1200 Program Program Cotton Eco 60 C Easy Care 40 C 217 194 48 53 58 64 1 66 1 30 Time in minutes Remaining moisture content Water in Liter Energy in kWh ...

Page 22: ...ycle 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 press 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 SMARTDIAGNOSIS function is available only for the products with a SMARTDIAGNOSIS mark...

Page 23: ...s spin speed water temperature etc 4 Press and hold Favorite program button for 3 seconds The Favorite program is now stored for future use To reuse the program select Favorite program and press the Start Pause Favorite Time Save This option can be used to reduce the time of a wash program Intensive If the laundry is normal and heavily soiled Intensive option is effective Soak This option can be u...

Page 24: ...ic drying course for clothes type a Low Temp Will use low temperature to dry clothes that are heat sensitive b Iron Will leave clothes slightly damp ideal for ironing c Cup Board Will dry clothes enough to be removed and folded ideal for everyday clothes such as cottons d Extra Will ensure maximum drying performance Drying Automatic guide Dry How to use washer NOTE The maximum drying capacity for ...

Page 25: ...ir quality Always stretch not these type of garments immediately after drying Woolen Articles Do not overload your dryer Take out permanent press articles as soon as the dryer stops to reduce wrinkles Permanent Press and Synthetics Always check the manufacture s instructions Fiber or Leather Materials Always check the manufacture s instructions Baby clothes and Night Gowns Do not dry any items mad...

Page 26: ...n 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 Child Lock can be set only during the washing cycle Unlocking the control panel 1 Press and hold the Extra 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 ...

Page 27: ...ron button for 3 seconds Then will be displayed on the LED display 5 Press 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...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...unt Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness size and soil level of the load For best results avoid oversudsing 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 quantit...

Page 30: ...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 31: ... 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 32: ...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 an old toothbrush Maintenance ...

Page 33: ...e compartments Store washer in an upright position To remove antifreeze from washer after storage run empty washer through a complete cycle using detergent Do 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 ...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...he Start Pause button After pressing 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 36: ... in motor Check water supply 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 Rearrange load to allow proper spinning Close the door completely If is not released call for service Turn the tap on I f is not released unplug power plug and cal...

Page 37: ...Touch and hold the Temp button for three 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 dat...

Page 38: ... example levelling 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 damage to personal ...

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