LG WD14030RD6, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...g com WD14030RD6 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: ...Delay 23 Medic Rinse 23 Favorite 23 Pre Wash 23 Options 24 Option 24 Spin 24 Temp 24 Other functions 24 Spin Only 24 Child Lock 25 Beep On Off 25 Tub Clean 26 Door Lock Detecting 26 Dry 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 mode...

Page 3: ... the size of load and water temperature and then determines the optimum water level 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 c...

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: ... until 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 wh...

Page 6: ...d having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance Do not use an adapter this will defeat the grounding plug If you don t have the proper outlet consult an electrician WARNING Before discarding an old machine unplug it Render the plug useless Cut of...

Page 7: ...ked 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 wax removers Items containing foam rubber also known as latex foam or similarly test...

Page 8: ...r supply The appearance and specifi cations may be varied without notice to lmprove the units quality Specifi cations subject to change by manufacturer The appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the unit Specifications Spanner Inlet hose Hot Cold 2EA Accessories For detergent and fabric softener Drawer Drain hose Transit bolts Power plug Control panel Drain...

Page 9: ...long with the rubber bungs by slightly twisting the bung 3 Close 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 Transit bolt WARNING Packaging material e g Films Styrof...

Page 10: ...into a closed cupboard If it is impossible to avoid positioning the washer next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove an insulating 85x60cm covered with aluminum foil on the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted between the two appliance The washer must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0 C Please ensure that when the washer is installed it is easily accessi...

Page 11: ...e placed upon a dedicated circuit that is a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits Check the specification page of this owner s manual to be certain Do not overload wall outlets Overloaded wall outlets loose or damaged wall outlets extension cords frayed power cords or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous Any of these con...

Page 12: ...ressure is more than 600 kPa a water pressure reduction device should be installed Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if necessary Type A Connecting Screw type hose to tap with thread Screw the hose connector onto water supply tap Connecting water supply hose Step1 Check rubber seal inlet hose Step2 Connect hose to water tap Two rubber seals are supplied with the wat...

Page 13: ...ap 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 When your washer has two inlet valves The Inlet hose which has red connector is for the hot water tap When using warm or hot washes Energy can be saved by connecting the hot water hose t...

Page 14: ...oor from damage due to water leakage If the drain hose is too long do not force it back into the washer This will cause abnormal noise possible water leakage and malfunction 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 about 100 cm about 145 cm about 105 cm max 100 cm Hose Retainer T...

Page 15: ... a corner of the room Installation Leveling Once the washer is level tighten the lock nuts up towards the base of the washer All lock nuts must be tightened Diagonal Check When pushing down the edges of the washing machine top plate diagonally the machine should not move up and down at all Please check both directions If machine rocks when pushing the machine top plate diagonally adjust the feet a...

Page 16: ...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 If vibration persists with rubbers fitted The flooring structure or rigidity may be inadequate for proper operation Rubber Cup...

Page 17: ...aundry 1 Sort Laundry Refer to 18 page 3 Press the Power button 4 Select a Program Refer to 19 21 page 5 Add detergent Refer to 29 30 page 6 Press the Start Pause button Select options at this time Refer to 23 28 page Additional Program Temperature Spin Speed Other functions ...

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: ...e Lightly soiled baby wear 60 C 95 C Less than 4 5 kg Provides less noise and vibration and saves money by using overnight electricity Color fast garments shirts nightdresses pajamas etc and lightly soiled white cotton underwear Silent Wash 40 C Cold to 60 C 40 C Cold to 95 C Removes efficiently detergent residue in clothes Skin Care Fabrics which will be in direct contact with the skin e g underw...

Page 20: ... 2442 1 For best washing results we recommend to mix dry detergent with warm water Drying program table Program Fabric type Maximum Load Eco Dry Cupboard Dry 4 5 kg 3 0 kg 4 5 kg 4 5 kg 4 0 kg 0 5 kg 1 5 kg Cotton or Linen Fabrics such as cotton towel t shirts linen laundryes Cotton or Linen Fabrics for ready to ironing Iron Dry Easy Care Textiles Synthetic Fabrics Suitable for Easy care Mix progr...

Page 21: ...m Cotton Cotton Eco Easy Care Mix Baby Care Silent Wash Skin Care Duvet Sports Wear Wool Quick 30 Dry Only Wash Dry Rinse Spin 1400 1400 1000 1400 1000 1000 1400 1000 800 800 1400 1400 1400 1400 Cotton Cotton Eco Easy Care Mix Baby Care Silent Wash Skin Care Duvet Sports Wear Wool Quick 30 Dry Only Wash Dry Rinse Spin Time Delay Favorite Intensive Program Pre Wash Time Save Rinse Dry Rinse Hold Me...

Page 22: ... these buttons to select the desired cycle options for the selected cycle Some options may be limited to certain cycles LED display The display shows the settings estimated time remaining options and status messages for your washer The display will remain on through the cycle Start Pause This Start Pause button is used to start wash cycle or pause the wash cycle If temporary stop of wash cycle is ...

Page 23: ... soiled Pre Wash course is effective 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a cycle 3 Press the Pre Wash button 4 Press the Start Pause button Pre Wash Time Delay Additional program Favorite program allows you to store a customized wash cycle for future use 1 Press the Power button 2 Select a cycle 3 Select the course Washing method number of rinses spin speed water temperature etc 4 Press and hold Fav...

Page 24: ...old Rinse Hold is selected by pressing the spin button repeatedly this function leaves clothes in the machine suspended in the water after the last rinse without entering into spin To proceed through to a drain or spin once the rinse hold function is completed using to Program dial and Spin button to the required program Spin Option By pressing the Temp button the water temperature can be selected...

Page 25: ...ll appear on the LED display When 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 the Option buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds 2 A beeper will sound and the remaining time for the current programme will...

Page 26: ...or 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 This can take up to 3 minutes While Detecting is shown on the display the washing machine rotates slowly and detects how much laundry is loaded in t...

Page 27: ...pose is to reduce wrinkles in the event that the clothes are left in the machine after the wash dry cycle has ended Sorts of laundry Sorts of laundry Single weight Single weight Diaper 200g 300g 100g Short sleeved Shirt Underwear 500g 1200g 50g Jean Nightclothes Cold water tap must be left on during drying cycles Dry Drying Automatic guide The Estimated drying time varies from the actual drying ti...

Page 28: ...ation can be bypassed in a Dry only mode if it is not required by continually pressing the spin button until no spin appears These drying times are given as a guide to help you set your dryer for manual drying Drying times can vary greatly depending on dampness room temperature and type of fabric and your own experience will be your best guide Low Temp For Synthetics select Iron Dry If you want to...

Page 29: ...g 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 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 appropriate amount of detergent Powdered detergent i...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...re a good 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 ...

Page 32: ...ug first to remove any remaining water Open the filter cap by turning to the left 3 Remove any extraneous matter from the pump filter 4 After cleaning carefully refit the cap by slowly turning it clockwise and insert the drain plug 5 Close the lower cover cap If water leaks from the cover after refitting the filter cap Repeat steps 1 and 2 and Refit the filter cap as it may be cross threaded 1 2 C...

Page 33: ...nning water 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 ...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...at tap or washer House drain pipes are clogged 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 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 ...

Page 36: ...re 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 door after the Door Lock icon turns off The washing time may vary by the amount of laundry w...

Page 37: ...d and repeat the spin cycle Ensure door is not open Water overfills due to the faulty water valve Water level sensor has malfunctioned Over load in motor The washer experienced a power failure 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 he...

Page 38: ...Press 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 17 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 da...

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