LG FWV796STS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...efore 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 FWV796WTS FWV796STS MFL71445975 Rev 00_070119 ...

Page 2: ...Place Requirements 11 Unpacking the Appliance 12 Levelling the Appliance 13 Connecting the Water Inlet Hose 14 Installing the Drain Hose 16 OPERATION 17 Operation Overview 17 Preparing the Wash Load 17 Adding Detergents and Softeners 18 Control Panel 21 Programme Table 22 Extra Options and Functions 27 SMART FUNCTIONS 31 Using LG SmartThinQ Application 31 Using Smart Diagnosis 33 MAINTENANCE 35 Cl...

Page 3: ...matters and operations that can cause risk Read the part with this symbol carefully and follow the instructions in order to avoid risk WARNING This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause serious injury or death CAUTION This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause the minor injury or damage to the product WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of explosi...

Page 4: ...laced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by a carpet This appliance is intended to be used in household only and not in applications such as Staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments Farm houses By clients in hotels motels and other residential type environments Bed an...

Page 5: ... not be installed behind a lockable door a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the appliance in such a way that a full opening of the appliance door is restricted This appliance must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This appliance is equi...

Page 6: ...eak and subsequent property damage 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 cooking oil acetone alcohol etc Improper use can cause fire or explosion Never reach into the appli...

Page 7: ...etone alcohol petroleum kerosene spot removers turpentine waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the appliance Never stop the appliance before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated Items such as foam rubber latex foam shower caps waterproof textiles rubber ...

Page 8: ...id the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Disposal of Your Old Appliance This crossed out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic products WEEE should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream Old electrical products can contain hazardous substances so correct disposal of your old appliance will help preve...

Page 9: ...ser drawer c Drum d Door e Cover cap f Drain pump filter g Drain plug h Adjustable feet Rear View a Power plug b Transit bolts c Drain hose Parts and Specifications NOTE Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance ...

Page 10: ...ing transit bolt holes d Anti slip sheets e Elbow bracket for securing drain hose f Tie strap Specifications Model FWV796WTS FWV796STS Power Supply 220 240 V 50 Hz Dimension Width x Depth x Height 600 mm X 560 mm X 850 mm Product Weight 73 kg No further backflow protection required for connection to the water inlet ...

Page 11: ...arance should have 100 mm for the wall and 20 mm for rear right and left side 100 mm 20 mm 5 mm 20 mm WARNING This appliance must only be used for domestic household purposes and should not be used in mobile applications NOTE If the appliance is installed on a raised platform it must be securely fastened in order to eliminate the risk of falling off Wooden Floors Suspended Floors When installing t...

Page 12: ...ance WARNING Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by the qualified personnel Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your LG Electronics service centre The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Unpacking the Appliance Lifting t...

Page 13: ... a spirit level a 3 Secure the adjusting feet with the lock nuts b by turning counterclockwise against the bottom of the appliance 4 Check if all lock nuts at the bottom of the appliance are secured properly NOTE Proper placement and levelling of the appliance will ensure long regular and reliable operation The appliance must be horizontal and stand firmly in position It must not Seesaw across cor...

Page 14: ...Electronics service centre Connecting the Water Inlet Hose Note for Connection Water pressure must be between 100 kPa and 1000 kPa 1 0 10 0 kgf cm If the water pressure is more than 1000 kPa a decompression device should be installed Do not overtighten the water inlet hose to all valves Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if necessary Checking the Rubber Seal on the W...

Page 15: ...o 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 plate and loose the four fixing s...

Page 16: ...onnection if water leaks from the hose repeat the same steps Use the most conventional type of tap for the water supply If 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 For Model with Drain Pump The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor Wate...

Page 17: ...the Start Pause button is not pressed within 15 minutes the appliance will shut off and all settings will be lost 6 End of cycle When the cycle is finished a melody will sound Immediately remove your clothing from the appliance to reduce wrinkling Check around the door seal when removing the load for small items that may be caught in the seal Preparing the Wash Load Sort laundry for best washing r...

Page 18: ...asket to prevent clothing and door seal damage Adding Detergents and Softeners Detergent Dosage Detergent should be used according to the instruction of the detergent manufacturer and selected according to type colour soiling of the fabric and the washing temperature If too many suds occur reduce the detergent amount If too much detergent is used too many suds can occur and this will result in poo...

Page 19: ...etergent for pre wash b and main wash a d J NOTE Use the appropriate amount of detergent Too much detergent bleach or softener may cause an overflow When selecting Pre Wash divide the dosage into for pre wash and for main wash Adding Detergent Tablet Detergent tablet is also available when washing laundry 1 Open the door and put detergent tablets into the drum 2 Load the laundry into the drum and ...

Page 20: ...eing supplied Solvents e g benzene etc must not be used NOTE Do not pour fabric softener directly onto the garments as this may cause stains on your clothing Adding Water Softener A water softener such as anti limescale can be used to cut down on the use of detergent in areas with high water hardness level First add detergent and then the water softener Dispense according to the amount specified o...

Page 21: ...o use the extra functions press and hold the corresponding button for 3 seconds The corresponding symbol lights up in the display In order to use the Remote Start function refer to SMART FUNCTIONS This allows you to select an additional programmes and will light when selected q When this icon is illuminated the beep sound is off simultaneously G When the number of rinse is added this icon is illum...

Page 22: ...tion Provides better performance by combining various drum motions Use for coloured fast garments shirts nightdresses pajamas etc and normally soiled cotton load underwear Proper Temperature 40 C Cold to 95 C Max Spin Speed 1400 rpm Programme Cotton Max Load Rating Description Provides optimised washing performance for large amount of laundry with less energy consumption Use for coloured fast garm...

Page 23: ...vers bed sheets baby wear Proper Temperature 60 C Max Spin Speed 1400 rpm Programme Steam Refresh Max Load 3 pieces of laundry Description Helps to remove wrinkles within 20 mins with steam Clothes may be wet You can put dry clothes on after hanging them for 10 30 mins Use for cotton mixed polyester mixed dress shirts blouses Proper Temperature Max Spin Speed Programme Delicates Max Load 3 kg Desc...

Page 24: ...e Use for a small amount of laundry which can be dried Proper Temperature 40 C Cold to 95 C Max Spin Speed 1400 rpm Programme Tub Clean Description This is a special function to clean inside of your appliance Programme Download Cycle Max Load 1 piece of laundry Description The Download Cycle programme allows you to download new and special washing programs to your washing machine with a smartphone...

Page 25: ...mme Time Dry 30 min Time Dry 60 min Time Dry 120 min Description You can change the drying time according to the maximum load Max Load 1 kg 2 kg 4 kg Set programme at Wash Cotton 60 C 1400 RPM and Normal Eco for test in accordance with EN50229 NOTE Select maximum selectable spin speed of washing programme to ensure drying results Where the amount of laundry to be washed and dried in one programme ...

Page 26: ...Rinse Dry EcoHybrid Add Item Pre Wash Cotton Cotton TurboWash 59 Mixed Fabric Easy Care Allergy Care Steam Refresh Delicates Hand Wool Speed 14 Dry Only Wash Dry Tub Clean This option is automatically inserted in the programme and cannot be deselected ...

Page 27: ...the exhaust to increase or decrease drying temperatures for faster reaction time and tighter temperature control Cold water tap must be left on during drying cycles This washing machine s automatic process from washing to drying can be selected easily For most drying make sure all laundry are similar in material and thickness Do not overload the washing machine by stuffing too many articles into t...

Page 28: ... itself for 60 seconds Be careful when removing your clothing from the washing machine as the clothing or washing machine may be hot The estimated drying time varies from the actual drying time during the Automatic cycle The type of fabric size of the load and the dryness selected affect drying time When you select drying only spinning runs automatically for energy efficiency EcoHybrid Use this fe...

Page 29: ...the Power button When the controls are locked CL and the remaining time are alternatively shown on the display during the wash while the child lock is engaged Turning off the power will not reset this function You must deactivate this function before you can access any other functions Locking the Control Panel 1 Turn on the power 2 Press and hold the Delay End and Add Item button for 3 seconds A b...

Page 30: ...ess the Start Pause button NOTE When you select No it will still rotate for a short time to drain quickly Beep On Off q This function operates only when the appliance is in operation Press and hold the Wrinkle Care and Dry button for 3 seconds to set the this function NOTE Once this function is set the setting is memorized even after the power is turned off If you want to turn the beeper off simpl...

Page 31: ...pliance is having trouble connecting to the Wi Fi network it may be too far from the router Purchase a Wi Fi repeater range extender to improve the Wi Fi signal strength The Wi Fi connection may not connect or maybe interrupted because of the home network environment The network connection may not work properly depending on the Internet service provider The surrounding wireless environment can mak...

Page 32: ...ss router internet service provider or password delete the registered appliance from the LG SmartThinQ application and register it again The application is subject to change for appliance improvement purposes without notice to users Functions may vary by model Using the Appliance Remotely Remote Start Use a smartphone to control your appliance remotely You can also monitor your cycle operation so ...

Page 33: ...on to the source code all referred license terms warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last...

Page 34: ...ou may be asked to try again 5 Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped resume your conversation with the call centre agent who will then be able to assist you using the information transmitted for analysis NOTE This function depends on the local call quality The communication performance will improve and you can receive better service if you use the home phone If the data transfer is...

Page 35: ...Door Wash with a damp cloth on the outside and inside and then dry with a soft cloth WARNING Do not attempt to separate any panels or disassemble the appliance Do not apply any sharp objects to the control panel in order to operate the appliance Cleaning the Interior Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the door opening and door glass Always remove items from the appliance as soon as the cycle...

Page 36: ...ain gully in the immediate vicinity 1E message will be displayed on the control panel when the water is not entering the detergent drawer If the water is very hard or contains traces of limescale the filter on the water inlet may be clogged 1 Turn off the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose 2 Clean the filter using a medium bristle tooth brush Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter The drain filter...

Page 37: ...ve the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling the drawer straight out until the drawer stops Remove the drawer while pressing the disengage button 2 Remove the build up of detergent and softener Rinse the drawer and the components of the drawer with warm water to remove the build up from detergent and softener Use only water to clean the dispenser drawer Dry the drawer and the components of the dra...

Page 38: ...ten hose or reinstall the water inlet hose The filter of the supply hose s are clogged Check and clean the filter of the inlet hose If water leakage occurs in the aqua stop supply hose indicator will become red Replace the aqua stop supply hose OE WATER OUTLET ERROR Drain hose is kinked or clogged Water in the appliance does not drain or drains slowly Clean and straighten the drain hose The drain ...

Page 39: ...ATION SENSOR ERROR Vibration sensor malfunctions Call for service FF FROZEN FAILURE Is supply drain hose or drain pump frozen Supply warm water into the drum in order to unfreeze the drain hose and the drain pump Cover the supply hose with wet and warm towel AE WATER LEAKAGE Water leaks Call for service PF POWER FAILURE The appliance experienced a power failure Restart the cycle dHE DRY ERROR Does...

Page 40: ...necessary Leakage is caused by improper installation of drain hose or clogged drain hose Clean and straighten the drain hose Check and clean the drain filter regularly Appliance does not operate Control panel has powered off due to inactivity This is normal Press the Power button to turn the appliance on Appliance is unplugged Make sure that the cord should be plugged securely into a working outle...

Page 41: ... the Door Lock icon turns off Door does not open The door cannot be opened for safety reasons once the appliance starts Check if the H icon is illuminated You can safely open the door after the H icon turns off Appliance is not filling properly Filter clogged Make sure the inlet filters on the fill valves are not clogged Inlet hoses may be kinked Check that inlet hoses are not kinked or clogged In...

Page 42: ...extract adequate water from the load When load of laundry is too small to tumble properly Add a few towels Turn off water supply tap Drying performance is too low or bad Water is not properly supplied The water is used for auto cleaning of lint filter on drum during the drying Make sure the water supply tap is open Water does not properly drain Make sure the drain filter is not clogged The applian...

Page 43: ... as the cycle is complete Appliance is overloaded The appliance can be fully loaded but the drum should not be tightly packed with items The door of the appliance should be closed easily Hot and cold water inlet hoses are reversed Hot water rinse can set wrinkles in garments Check the inlet hose connections Musty or mildewy odour in appliance Inside of drum is not cleaned properly Run the Tub Clea...

Page 44: ...SSID is set incorrectly The wireless network name SSID should be a combination of English letters and numbers Do not use special characters The router frequency is not 2 4 GHz Only a 2 4 GHz router frequency is supported Set the wireless router to 2 4 GHz and connect the appliance to the wireless router To check the router frequency check with your internet service provider or the router manufactu...

Page 45: ...mption for washing and spinning only 10 litres cycle 62 Washing and drying time 11 min 660 Estimated annual energy and water consumption for a four person household always using the drier 200 cycles 12 kWh year 1224 litres year 33000 Estimated annual energy and water consumption for a four person household never using the drier 200 cycles 12 kWh year 304 litres year 12400 Noise during washing spin...

Page 46: ...andard 60 C cotton washing cycle 8 Of appliance for a standard dry cotton drying cycle 9 In liters using standard 60 C cotton washing cycle and dry cotton drying cycle 10 In litres using standard 60 C cotton washing and spinning cycle 11 Programme time for complete operating cycle 60 C cotton washing and dry cotton drying 12 The consumption of energy and water equal to 200 cycles consumption ...

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