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2-3. CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE
2-4. FLOODING DRAINAGE
Do not install the washer where it is directly exposed to sunlight, wind, rain, etc.
Plug the power cord of this washer into a properly installed standard power outlet that is
grounded.
Your machine requires a floor drainage slope (or hole) that will SAFELY DISPOSE of the FULL
FLOW of any water that may leak out should the machine malfunction.It is therefore the
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY to make sure this machine is installed in an area with a drain hole
(or slope) that will prevent any possibility of water damage to floor coverings or property.
Permissible water temperature : Max 70 ˚C (160 ˚F)
Permissible water pressure : Max 116psi (800 kpa, 8 kg /cm
Plug the power cord of this washer into a properly installed standard power outlet that is
grounded.
Your machine requires a floor drainage slope (or hole) that will SAFELY DISPOSE of the FULL
FLOW of any water that may leak out should the machine malfunction.It is therefore the
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY to make sure this machine is installed in an area with a drain hole
(or slope) that will prevent any possibility of water damage to floor coverings or property.
Permissible water temperature : Max 70 ˚C (160 ˚F)
Permissible water pressure : Max 116psi (800 kpa, 8 kg /cm
2
), Min 4 psi (30 kpa, 0.3 kg/cm
2
)
If water temperature and pressure are greater than above, it may cause damage to the machine. If
you have uncontrolled water temperature and pressure you should fit a temperature and
pressure relief valve to ensure that water temperature and water pressure remain within the safe
limits. Consult a plumber or electrician if you are unable to adjust water temperature and pres
sure.
Do not over tighten the coupling nuts with a tool.Inlets are plastic : Do not strip or crossthread.
you have uncontrolled water temperature and pressure you should fit a temperature and
pressure relief valve to ensure that water temperature and water pressure remain within the safe
limits. Consult a plumber or electrician if you are unable to adjust water temperature and pres
sure.
Do not over tighten the coupling nuts with a tool.Inlets are plastic : Do not strip or crossthread.
Cable Tie
0.9~1.2m
0.9~1.2m
Cable Tie
Connect the drain hose to the
outlet of the drain pump located at
the rear of the washing machine.
outlet of the drain pump located at
the rear of the washing machine.
Attach the clip to the drain hose.
And then push it toward the body of
the washing machine as indicated
by the arrow.
And then push it toward the body of
the washing machine as indicated
by the arrow.
Check that the drain hose is hung
up over the edge of the laundry tub.
up over the edge of the laundry tub.
Do not use an extension hose.
NOTE :
Never lay down the drain hose, as water will be discharged.
Be sure the drain hose is properly routed so it will not kink or lift from the sink.
The discharge height should be approximately 0.9 ~1.2 m from the floor.
Connect the drain hose adjusting the length of it not to be dropped. If drain hose is dropped
the drainage could be poor because of blockage in the hose.
Be sure the drain hose is properly routed so it will not kink or lift from the sink.
The discharge height should be approximately 0.9 ~1.2 m from the floor.
Connect the drain hose adjusting the length of it not to be dropped. If drain hose is dropped
the drainage could be poor because of blockage in the hose.
You machine requires a floor drainage slope (or hole)that will SAFELY DISPOSE of the FULL
FLOW of any water that may leak out should the machine malfunction. It is therefore the
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY to make sure this machine is installed in an area with a drain
hole (or slope)that will prevent any possibility of water damage to floor coverings or property.
FLOW of any water that may leak out should the machine malfunction. It is therefore the
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY to make sure this machine is installed in an area with a drain
hole (or slope)that will prevent any possibility of water damage to floor coverings or property.
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTION
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3-1. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
HOT WATER SUPPLY
HOSE
HOSE
COLD WATER SUPPLY
HOSE
Make sure the water
does not leak.
HOSE
Make sure the water
does not leak.
Powder detergent
Box for delayed
washing/softener additves box
Box for delayed
washing/softener additves box
INLET HOLE FOR
BLEACH
BLEACH
TUB
BASE
LEVELLING LEGS
Use to level the washing
machine for correct balance
& spin operation.
Use to level the washing
machine for correct balance
& spin operation.
DRAIN HOSE
Check if the drain hose
is hung up before
operating the
washing machine.
Check if the drain hose
is hung up before
operating the
washing machine.
FUNCTION SELECTOR
POWER PLUG
If the supply cord is
damaged,it must be
replaced by the
manufacturer
or its service agents
or similarly qualified
person in order to
avoid a hazard.
If the supply cord is
damaged,it must be
replaced by the
manufacturer
or its service agents
or similarly qualified
person in order to
avoid a hazard.
Clean regularly to stop
linting on the clothes
load.
linting on the clothes
load.
Multi Clean filter
Washing Wing
(unique with lnner Tub)
(unique with lnner Tub)
Body
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3-2. BEFORE STARTING TO WASH
Care Labels
Sorting
Check before Loading
Loading
Pretreatment on stains or heavy soil
WARNING
Look for a care label on your clothes.
This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed.
Sort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle, Water Temperature
and spin speed.
This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed.
Sort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle, Water Temperature
and spin speed.
To get the best results, different fabrics need to be washed in different ways.
SOIL (Heavy, Normal, Light)
Separate clothes according to the type and amount of soil.
COLOR (Whites, Lights, Darks)
Separate white fabrics from colored fabrics.
LINT (Lint producers, Collectors)
Separate lint producers and lint collectors.
Lint Producers
Terry cloth, Chenille, Towels, Nappies
Lint Collectors
Synthetics, Corduroy, Permanent Press, Socks
Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Things such as nails, hairclips, matches,
pens, coins, and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes.
Mend any torn garments or loose buttons. Tears or holes may become larger during washing.
Remove belts, underwires, etc. to prevent damage to the machine or your clothes.
Pretreat any dirt and stains.
Make sure the clothes are washable in water.
Check the washing instructions.
Remove tissue in pockets.
pens, coins, and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes.
Mend any torn garments or loose buttons. Tears or holes may become larger during washing.
Remove belts, underwires, etc. to prevent damage to the machine or your clothes.
Pretreat any dirt and stains.
Make sure the clothes are washable in water.
Check the washing instructions.
Remove tissue in pockets.
Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pre-wash product or liquid Detergent when placing them in the washer.
Before washing treat special stains with bar soaps, liquid Detergent or a paste of water and granular Detergent.
Use a pretreat soil and stain remover.
Treat stains AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The longer they are left the harder they are to remove.
Before washing treat special stains with bar soaps, liquid Detergent or a paste of water and granular Detergent.
Use a pretreat soil and stain remover.
Treat stains AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The longer they are left the harder they are to remove.
(For more detail refer to page 13)
Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).
Load Size
The WATER LEVEL should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size
accordingly. Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer tub. To add items after washer has started, press Start button and
submerge additional items. Close the lid and press Start button again to restart.
The WATER LEVEL should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size
accordingly. Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer tub. To add items after washer has started, press Start button and
submerge additional items. Close the lid and press Start button again to restart.
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are
dampened with gasoline or other flammable
fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type
of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
dampened with gasoline or other flammable
fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type
of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Light and Large-sized clothing
Clothes like downs and woollens are light weight, large and float easily. Use a nylon net and
wash them in a small amount of water. If the laundry floats during the wash cycle, it may
become damaged. Use dissolved Detergent to prevent the Detergent from clumping.
Clothes like downs and woollens are light weight, large and float easily. Use a nylon net and
wash them in a small amount of water. If the laundry floats during the wash cycle, it may
become damaged. Use dissolved Detergent to prevent the Detergent from clumping.
Do not wash water-proof textilles (Skling outfit, baby's nappy automobile seat covers.)
Long laundry items
Use nylon nets for long, DELICATES items. For laundry with long strings or long length, a net will prevent
tangling during washing. Fasten zippers, hook, and strings to make sure that these items don't snag on
other clothes.
Use nylon nets for long, DELICATES items. For laundry with long strings or long length, a net will prevent
tangling during washing. Fasten zippers, hook, and strings to make sure that these items don't snag on
other clothes.
Nylon net is not supplied by LG.
WIRE
Note
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Using Water
Using Detergent
Amount of WATER LEVEL
Water Temperature
Detergent
Choosing the right Detergent
This machine detects the quantity of laundry automatically, then sets the WATER LEVEL.
When you select a wash program, the WATER LEVEL will be shown on the control panel.
The following table shows the amount of water.
When the WATER LEVEL is automatically detected, it may differ depending on the quantity
of laundry even though the same WATER LEVEL is indicated on the control panel.
When you select a wash program, the WATER LEVEL will be shown on the control panel.
The following table shows the amount of water.
When the WATER LEVEL is automatically detected, it may differ depending on the quantity
of laundry even though the same WATER LEVEL is indicated on the control panel.
If iron is present in the water the clothes may become an all-over yellow or they may be stained with brown or
orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible. Installation of water softener or an iron filter may be
necessary for severe cases.
orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible. Installation of water softener or an iron filter may be
necessary for severe cases.
Follow the Detergent package directions. Using too little Detergent is a common cause of laundry problems.
Use more Detergent if you have hard water, large loads, greasy or oily soils or lower Water Temperature.
Use more Detergent if you have hard water, large loads, greasy or oily soils or lower Water Temperature.
We recommend the use of domestic Detergent, (powder, liquid or concentrated). Soap flakes or granulated soap
powders should not be used in your washing machine. When washing woolens remember to use Detergent
suitable for washing woolens.
powders should not be used in your washing machine. When washing woolens remember to use Detergent
suitable for washing woolens.
The machine sets the appropriate temperature automatically according to the wash program .
You can change the Water Temperature by pressing the WATER TEMP. button.
The temperature of the water impacts the effectiveness of all laundry additives and therefore, the cleaning results.
We recommend temperatures of:
You can change the Water Temperature by pressing the WATER TEMP. button.
The temperature of the water impacts the effectiveness of all laundry additives and therefore, the cleaning results.
We recommend temperatures of:
- HOT 49~60˚C ...(120-140˚F)
White items, diapers, underclothing and heavily soiled, colorfast items.
- WARM 29~40˚C ...(85-105˚F)
Most items
- COLD* 18~24˚C ...(65-75˚F)
Only very bright colors with light soil.
When washing in COLD water additional steps may be needed:
- Adjust Detergent amount and pre-dissolve Detergent in WARM water
- Pretreat spots and stains
- Soak heavily soiled items
- Use appropriate bleach
- Pretreat spots and stains
- Soak heavily soiled items
- Use appropriate bleach
* Temperature below 18˚C ...(65˚F) will not activate laundry additives and may cause lint, residue, poor cleaning, etc.
In addition, Detergent manufactures and care labels define COLD water as 26~29˚C...(80-85˚F).
If the temperature of the water in the tub is too cold for your hands, the Detergent will not activate and clean
effectively.
If the temperature of the water in the tub is too cold for your hands, the Detergent will not activate and clean
effectively.
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