LG WF-S15CP, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...UAL MODEL WF S15CR WF S15CP Please read this manual carefully before operating your set Retain it for future reference Record model name and serial number of the set Quote this information to your dealer when you require service ...

Page 2: ...ps for safety 3 Step washing 3 step washing makes the best washing performance with low tangling sensors The sensor automatically detects the quantity of a Detergent put by a user and the temperature and the quality of water to make the best washing algorithm for washing and rinsing which can give the best washing effect SMART CLEANING The purpose of this cycle is to optimize detergent residues du...

Page 3: ...0 TUB CLEAN 21 AIR DRY 22 Option Washing 23 DELAY START RESERVATION Wash 24 Other Useful Functions 25 Placing and Leveling 26 Connecting Water Supply Hose 27 Connecting Drain Hose 30 Grounding Method 31 Cleaning and Maintenance 32 Common washing problems 34 Troubleshooting 35 Terms of Warranty 36 Specification 37 READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain y...

Page 4: ...ets and allowing them to run for several minutes Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the HOT water system This simple procedure will allow any built up hydrogen gas to escape Since the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a car...

Page 5: ...rating the machine Call for repair A machine that spins with its door open may cause injuries Never reach into washer while it is moving Wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid Even slow rotation can cause injury Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug...

Page 6: ...the water temperature is low condensation may occur and thus wet the floor Wipe off dirt or dust on the contacts of the power plug Using unclean power plug may cause fire Before discarding a washer or removing it from service remove the washer lid to prevent children from hiding inside Children may be trapped and suffocated if the lid is left intact Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of ...

Page 7: ...eplaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Check if the drain hose is hung up before operating the washing machine for non pump model Use to level the washing machine for correct balance spin operation LINT FILTER Clean regularly to stop linting on the clothes load POWDER AND LIQUID DETERGENT BOX Body Part can be different according t...

Page 8: ...s When washing woolens use a mild Detergent recommended for washing wool Hand washed woolens may be spun in a washing machine to reduce the time they take to dry To dry woolens lay down them flat on a towel and pat into shape Dry woolens out of direct sunlight The heat and tumble action of a dryer may cause shrinkage or felting of woolen garments Some wool underlays and sheepskin products can be w...

Page 9: ... 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 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 Light and L...

Page 10: ...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 Amount of WATER LEVEL Using the Dispenser Drawer NOTE 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 wat...

Page 11: ...mental pollution so use it accordingly Add measured detergent to the detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer Do not exceed the maximum fill line Detergent is flushed through the dispenser at the beginning of the wash phase Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness size and soil level of the load Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead t...

Page 12: ...If scrud is allowed to build up in the machine it can result in stains on your clothes or an unpleasant smell in your washer Using fabric softener sparingly When filling the dispenser do not splash or overfill Clean dispenser as soon as the cycle is finished Clean your machine regularly refer to page 21 or 32 Cold water washing increases the chance of this build up occurring We recommend a regular...

Page 13: ...ly Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Hand wash to remove solvent Wash using bleach safe for fabric Pretreat or soak in WARM water using product containing enzymes Wash using bleach safe for fabric Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap Use packaged color remover Wash using bleach safe for fabric Pretreat or soak in WARM water usin...

Page 14: ...rm indication When an error occurs an error message appears to indicate the abnormality For example indicates that the lid is open WATER BUTTON Use to select the proper amount of water in relation to the weight and type of laundry Automatically controlled but can be selected manually by pressing the WATER Botton WATER is automatically selected for FUZZY normal program The following settings are in...

Page 15: ...CONDITION INDICATOR START PAUSE BUTTON Use to start or pause the washing process Repeats start and pause by pushing the button POWER AUTO OFF BUTTON Use to turn the power on or off Push again and power goes on or off The power goes off automatically about 10 seconds after the wash is finished PROGRAM BUTTON Use for selecting wash program This button allows you to select 8 different programs for di...

Page 16: ...e Control panel Add the appropriate quantity of Detergent as indicated by the WATER LEVEL next to WATER DETERGENT Or follow the Detergent manufacturer s instructions Add the appropriate quantity of Detergent as indicated by the WATER LEVEL next to WATER DETERGENT Or follow the Detergent manufacturer s instructions Use Jean program when washing Jeans of different sizes 1 5 3 2 Select the JEANS prog...

Page 17: ...lly If water is already in the tub or putting wet laundry into the tub before starting will increase the WATER LEVEL With lightweight bulky loads WATER LEVEL can be set low 3 5 6 7 6 7 6 4 4 7 6 4 When setting the WATER LEVEL manually do not set to Medium to prevent damage to laundry Washing with HOT water may damage the laundry Water is set to cold automatically Ensure that the load is under 2kg ...

Page 18: ...the PROGRAM button to select the washing program Add the laundry and press the START PAUSE button When the wash program ends the buzzer will ring for 10seconds before the Power goes off automatically Finish Press the WASH button to select SOAK program The appropriate quantity of Detergent marked next to the WATER LEVEL of WATER DETERGENT Add the Detergent Water will be supplied for 2 minutes after...

Page 19: ...tton to select wash time rinse time spin time respectively you want to store Press the POWER AUTO OFF button to turn power on Select the FAVORITE program Select your FAVORITE wash conditions Press the START PAUSE button to store start your FAVORITE wash cycle Power turns off automatically after wash START PAUSE POWER 1 2 3 4 NOTE To recall your FAVORITE cycle 1 Press POWER on 2 Select the FAVORITE...

Page 20: ...r on Press the PROGRAM button to select SILENT program Press the START PAUSE button Add the laundry into the washing tub Add the Detergent and close the lid START PAUSE POWER START PAUSE POWER 1 3 4 5 2 NOTE SILENT program takes longer washing time than FUZZY Normal program To reduce noise in spinning spin rpm is lower than normal spinning rpm So the laundry has more moisture than normal ...

Page 21: ...the START PAUSE button Close the lid START PAUSE POWER 1 3 4 5 2 NOTE Before using this program remove lint inside lint filter When using this program do not place any laundry inside tub This program takes about 3 hours to be completed After using this program remove dirt inside filter After finishing this program open the lid of wash to remove irritant odor Do not pour bleach into the tub directl...

Page 22: ...y caused by remaining moisture Do not place any laundry inside tub Use this mode once a week Caution For better performance put drain hose down to the floor so that water inside will be completely drained out Select Air Dry above 1 hour Use this mode to reduce the drying time by minimizing remaining moisture on the laundry In general this is very effective on synthetic items 100 polyester Do place...

Page 23: ... Then press the START PAUSE button If you do not specify the water level then Medium will be automatically selected If only Rinse is selected the process will start from Water Supply NOTE Press the RINSE button to select the desired times of rinse Only Rinse Press the SPIN button to select the desired times of spin Only Spin START PAUSE POWER 1 Press the WASH button to select the desired timing ST...

Page 24: ...ent the water the laundry has absorbed Close the lid The washing will be finished according to the delayed time Finish START PAUSE POWER 1 2 4 5 6 3 The light will DELAY turn on and TIME LEFT will be marked Press the button repeatedly to set the desired finishing time For example To finish washing in 9 hours from now by make the number 9 00 pressing the DELAY START RESERVATION button repeatedly Pr...

Page 25: ...ock function is deactivated manually Press both the RINSE button and the SPIN button simultaneously If you want to use the washing machine without alarm signal sounds press both the WASH and SPIN buttons simultaneously To make buzzer work press both the WASH and SPIN buttons simultaneously one more time If you want to unlock during wash press both the RINSE and the SPIN button simultaneously again...

Page 26: ...eck that the machine is level Open the lid and look from above to see if it is same as shown Leveling the machine Lift the front of the washing machine and twist the Adjustable Leg until the surface bubble is placed in the center 1 2 3 Please ensure that transit restraint has been removed before operating your machine NOTE SETTING SCREW ANTI RAT COVER BACK Adjustable legs Level indicator Caution I...

Page 27: ...or up till the rubber packing is in tight contact with the tap Then tighten the 4 screws Attach the water supply hose securely to the connector Push the water supply hose vertically upwards so that the rubber seal within the hose can adhere completely to the tap Check the connection of water supply hose and the connector After connecting the hose open the tap to check for any water leakage If the ...

Page 28: ...tight contact with the tap Then tighten the 4 screws Fixing Upper Connector and Middle Connector Remove the fixed sticker in between the Upper and Middle Connectors Tighten the connectors by holding one connector and twist middle connector to the right Connecting Middle Connector and Water Supply Hose Press down the pressing rod of the Water Supply Hose which was separated from middle connector re...

Page 29: ...d then tighten it by screwing it to the right Check water leakage After connecting the hose open the tap to check for any water leakage Connect the water supply hose to inlet valve of the washing machine and then lock it by turning the hose connecting part Check to see if there is a rubber seal inside the connector Screw Type Water Supply Hose Rubber Packing Hose connector Rubber seal Water tap Co...

Page 30: ...ghten the clamp Pump Model To prevent siphoning the drain hose should not extend more than 50 mm from the end of the hose guide The discharge height should be approximately 0 9 1 2 m from the floor NOTE Before connecting Ensure that the hose clip is set as indicated here Connect the Elbow Hose Push the elbow hose toward the body of the washing machine Non Pump Model Place the Drain Hose To change ...

Page 31: ...connected when an extension cord is used Using Ground Wire Using a Short Circuit Breaker Connect the Ground Wire to a Ground Copper Plate and bury it more than 75cm in the ground Burying Copper Plate Caution 75cm Caution CAUTION concerning the Power Cord Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit that is a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no add...

Page 32: ...rst Always unplug the power cord after use After removing the water supply hose pull out the filter Then use a brush to clean the filter Turn off the power before pulling out the cord Replace the filter after cleaning it 1 2 3 4 NOTE If the lint filter is torn or damaged purchase a new one from LG service center NOTE Before cleaning the filter the impurities in the water supply hose should be remo...

Page 33: ...ose by spinning Cleaning the Inside of your Washer If you use fabric softener or do regular COLD water washing it is very important that you occasionally clean the inside of your washer Fill your washer with HOT water Add about two cups of a powdered Detergent that contains phosphate Let it operate for several minutes Stop the washer open the lid and leave it to soak overnight After soaking drain ...

Page 34: ...ls flannelette sheets separately from lint collectors eg synthetic fabrics and remove tissues in pockets before wash See page 9 for sorting and caring before loading Do not overload the washer Do not overload the washer Some Detergents need to be pre dissolved check the Detergent instructions Try pre dissolving the Detergent Increase Water Temperature using HOT water safe for fabric Use proper amo...

Page 35: ...nnected to cold Is the Cold hose connected to hot Drainage Failure Water Supply Failure Is the drain hose positioned correctly Is the drain hose bent or placed too high Is the internal part of the hose or drain pump only pump model clogged with impurities Check if electric power has gone off Spin Failure Is the laundry evenly balanced Is the washing machine placed on a flat surface Is the lid clos...

Page 36: ...orrecting the installation for 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 con...

Page 37: ... our appliances it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this manual WF S15CR WF S15CP 220 V 50Hz 460W 30 800 kPa 0 3 8 0 kgf cm2 47kg 632 W x 670 D x 1020 H 98 15 0kg Model Power supply Rate output Water tab pressure Weight Size Water consumption Wash capacity ...

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