LG F1443KDS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE F1443KDS 1 9 P No MFL62644901 Please read this manual carefully before operating your washing machine and retain it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...n 21 Rinse 21 Temp 21 Other functions 21 Rinse Spin 21 Spin Only 21 Refresh Cycle 21 Child Lock 22 Beep On Off 22 Tub Clean 23 Door Lock Detecting 23 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 your washing mac...

Page 3: ...nd 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 combination of diffe...

Page 4: ...nect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning When unplugging power cord do not pull out by grasping the cord Otherwise the power cord may be damaged Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a da...

Page 5: ...vary without notice to improve the quality of the unit 5 pecifications S 란제리 란제리 1 Rinse Temp 40 C 3 1 15 Resttid Washing Spanner Option Hot Cold 2EA Inlet hose 1EA Accessories Drawer For detergent and fabric softener Drain hose Transit bolts Power plug Control panel Drain pump filter Lower cover cap If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or a s...

Page 6: ...s by slightly twisting the bung 3 Close the holes with the caps supplied Keep the transit bolts for future use To prevent internal damage during transport the 3 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 Keep the spanner in base packing for leveli...

Page 7: ... all four feet 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...

Page 8: ...nt where the cord exits the appliance CAUTION The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance CAUTION BS plug safety details for U K user Important The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown L...

Page 9: ...n connecting inlet hose to the valve If the water supply pressure is more than 1000 kPa a decompression 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 wate...

Page 10: ...m the hose repeat the same steps Use the most conventional type of faucet for water supply In case the faucet is square or too big remove the spacing ring before inserting the faucet into the adaptor 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 ...

Page 11: ...ains slowly Securing the drain 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 ...

Page 12: ...eck 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 Timber or suspended type flooring may contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance If the washing machine is installed on a raised platform it must be securely faste...

Page 13: ...commend 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 Proper placement and levelling of the washer will ensure long regul...

Page 14: ...aundry 1 Sort Laundry Refer to 15 page 3 Press the Power button 4 Select a Program Refer to 16 18 page 5 Add detergent Refer to 24 25 page 6 Press the Start Pause button Select options at this time Refer to 20 23 page Additional Program Temperature Spin Speed Other functions ...

Page 15: ...et 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 No...

Page 16: ... 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 Dark Wash If it s possible for clothes to decolourate please use this cycle The cycle prevent decolorization Please use detergent for colored fabrics Dark...

Page 17: ...rding to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine M0912 Water Temperature Select water temperature to suit wash cycles Always follow garment manufacture s care label or instructions when washing Set program at Cotton Eco 60 C Intensive option for test in accordance to with EN60456 and IEC60456 The test results depend on water pressure water...

Page 18: ...Operating data Max RPM Cotton Cotton Eco Easy Care Slient Wash Mix Duvet Allergy Care Refresh Sports Wear Dark Wash Delicate Wool Quick 30 Intensive 60 1400 1400 1000 1000 1400 1000 1400 X 800 1400 800 800 1400 1400 Program ...

Page 19: ...emain on through the cycle Program dial Programs are available according to the laundry type Lamp will light up to indicate selected program Additional program Use these buttons to select the desired cycle options for the selected cycle Options This allows you to select addition cycle and will light when select Start Pause This Start Pause button is used to start wash cycle or pause the wash cycle...

Page 20: ...am button 3 seconds The Favorite program is now stored for future use To reuse the program select Favorite program and press the Start Pause Steam Wash features enhance washing performance with low energy consumption Refresh cycle reduces creases in clothes 1 Press the Power button 2 Select steam course 3 Press the Steam Wash button 4 Press the Start Pause button Steam Wash For heavily stained clo...

Page 21: ... short time with low speed to drain quickly Rinse Spin Medic Rinse For best results or for cleaner rinsing Rinse Spin This can be helpful in preventing fresh stains from setting in fabrics This is a separate cycle 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 Option Rinse Hold Add rinse onc...

Page 22: ...et all buttons are locked except for 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 20 Rinse Temp 60 C 3 1 20 Time Left Child Lock is on 20 Rinse Temp 60 C 3 1 20 Time Left Child Lock is off Unlocking the control panel 1 Press the Option buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds 2 A beeper will s...

Page 23: ...s 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 Do not add any detergent to the detergent compartments Excessive suds may generate and leak from the washer If there is a small child be careful not to leave the door open for too long CAUTION Door Lock For safety reasons the door will lock whil...

Page 24: ...r in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days Fabric softener could harden 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 Do not pour fabric softener directly on the clothes Keep all washing detergents away from ch...

Page 25: ...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 quantity of detergent as for soft water Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the cycle 1 Open the...

Page 26: ...r 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 When disposing of the appliance cut off the main power cable and destroy the plug Disable the door lock to prevent young children being trapped inside 1 Turn off the ...

Page 27: ... 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 First drain using the drain hose and then open the pump filter to ...

Page 28: ...unning 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 29: ... the 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 clo...

Page 30: ...t 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 i...

Page 31: ... electrician Turn on water supply tap Close the door and press the 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 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 ico...

Page 32: ... 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 Water leaks 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...

Page 33: ...mage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance If this product is used for commercial purpose it is not warranted Example Public places such as public bathroom lodging house training center dormitory If the product is installed outside the normal service area any cost of transportation involved in the repair of the product or the replacement of a defective part shall be b...

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