LG F1480RD manual

O WNER’S MANU AL W A SHING MA CHINE F1480RD(1~9) P /No. : MFL62644916 www .lg.com 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.[...]

Contents 2 Contents ....................................2 Product Features ......................3 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions .................4 Basic safety precautions .......................5 Save these instructions .........................6 Safety instructions for use .....................7 Specifications .....[...]

Pr oduct Features 3 Inverter Direct Drive system The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without belt and pulley. More economical with Intelligent Wash system Intelligent Wash System detects the size of load and water temperature, and then determines the optimum water level and washing time to minimize energy and water consumption.[...]

4 Important safety instructions For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE. W ARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t f[...]

5 Important safety instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: W ARNING • Before installation, check exterior damages. If it has, do not install. • Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. • Do not tam[...]

6 Important safety instructions ■ Basic safety precautions ■ Save these instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: W ARNING Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in electric shock. Check with a qualified ele[...]

7 Important safety instructions To minimize the risk of fire within the inner bowl, the following should be observed: • Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a fire hazard and should not be placed in a tumble dryer. Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such [...]

8 ■ Name : Front loading washing machine ■ Power supply : 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz ■ Size : 600 mm(W) ✕ 640 mm(D) ✕ 850 mm(H) ■ Weight : 72 kg ■ Max.Watt : 2100 W (Wash) / 1500 W (Dry) ■ Wash capacity : 9 kg (Wash) / 6 kg (Dry) ■ Water consumption : 95 l ■ Permissible water pressure : 100 ~ 1000 kPa (1.0 - 10.0 kgf / cm 2 ) The appea[...]

9 Installation ■ Removing packing 1 . Remove the cardboard box and styrofoam packing. 2 . Lift the washing machine and remove the base packing. 3 . Remove the tape securing the power supply cord and drain hose. 4 . Remove the inlet hose from the drum. 1 . Unscrew the 4 bolts with the spanner supplied. 2 . Take out the 4 bolts along with the rubbe[...]

10 W asher approx. 2cm • Level floor : Allowable slope under entire washer is 1˚ • Power outlet : Must be within 1.5 meters of either side of location of washer. Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance. • Additional Clearance : For Wall, 10cm:rear / 2cm : right & left side Do not place or store laundry products on top of [...]

11 ❿ 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: Live This appliance must be earthed. Green and Yellow(Earth) Brown(Live) Blue(Neutral) Fuse Cord grip As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus[...]

12 1 . Unscrew the adapter ring plate and the 4 adapter retaining screws. 2 . Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight connection. Tighten the adapter ring plate and the 4 screws. 3 . Push the water supply hose vertically upwards so that the rubber packing within the hose can adhere completely to the tap a[...]

13 1 . Unscrew the adapter ring plate and the 4 adapter retaining screws. 2 . Remove the guide plate if the tap is too large to fit the adapter. 3 . Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight connection. Tighten the adapter ring plate and the 4 screws. 4 . Pull the connector latch plate down, push the inlet [...]

14  Installation of drain hose • The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor. Water in the washer does not drain or drains 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 abnorm[...]

15 • 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 again. 2. If the floor is uneven, turn the adjustable feet as required. (do not insert pieces o[...]

16 ❿ Concrete floors ❿ W ooden floors (Suspended floors) • The installation surface must be clean, dry and level. • Install washer on a flat hard floor. ❿ Tile floors (Slippery floors) • Position each foot on the Tread Mate and level the machine to suit. (Cut Tread Mate into 70x70 mm sections and stick the pieces on to the dry [...]

17 How to use washer  Operating washing machine 2 . Open the door and load laundry. 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 ■ Tem[...]

18 ■ Care befor e washing 3 . Caring before loading Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. Do not wash single items. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one or two similar items. • Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Items such as nail[...]

19  W ashing program table • Recommended courses according to the laundry type. Program Description Fabric type Proper Temp. Maximum Load Cotton Provides better performance by combining various drum motions. Provides optimized washing performance with less energy consumption. Cotton Eco 40°C (Cold to 95°C) 60°C (Cold to 60°C) Rating Rating[...]

20 The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark products provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine M1008. • Water Temperature: Select water temperature to suit wash cycles. A[...]

21  Extra options * : This option is automatically included in the cycle and can not be deleted. 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 Medic Rinse Favorite Intensive Program  Operating data Cotton Cotton Eco Easy Care Mix Baby Care Silent Wash Sk[...]

22 ■ Control panel Start/Pause button Option buttons Beep On/Off Power button Dry dial Tub Clean Temp. button Spin button Child Lock Additional program buttons LED display Program dial Power • Press the Power button to turn power on and off. • To cancel the Time Delay function, the power button should be pressed. Program dial • Programs are[...]

23 1 . Press the Power button. 2 . Select a cycle. 3 . Press the Time Delay button and set time required. 4 . Press the Start/Pause button. You can set a time delay so that the washing machine will start automatically and finish after a specified time interval. For best results or for cleaner rinsing. This allows the final rinse to be heated to 4[...]

24 • Spin Speed level can be selected by pressing 'Spin' button repeatedly. 1 . Press the Power button. 2 . Press the Spin button to select RPM. 3 . Press the Start/Pause. Spin only • 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” o[...]

25 The Beep on/off function can be set only during the washing cycle. 1 . Press the Power button. 2 . Press the Start/Pause button. 3 . Press and hold the Option and Spin button simultaneously for three seconds to set Beep on/off function. Once the Beep on/off function is set, the setting is memorized even after the power is turned off. Locking the[...]

26 Tub Clean is a special cycle to clean the inside of the washing machine. A higher water level is used in this cycle at higher spin speed. Perform this cycle regularly. 1 . Remove any clothing or items from the washer and close the door. 2 . Open the dispenser drawer and add Anti limescale(e.g. Calgon) to the main wash compartment. 3 . Close the [...]

27 • Use your Automatic Cycles to dry most loads. Electronic sensors measures the temperature of the exhaust to increase or decrease drying temperatures for faster reaction time and tighter temperature control. • Recommend Automatic drying course as a kind of clothes. a) Low Temp. : For Synthetics select b) Iron Dry : If you want to iron clothe[...]

28 - Do not tumble dry woolen articles. Pull them to their original shape and dry them flat. Woolen Articles - Some woven and loopknit materials may shrinks, by varying amounts, depending on their quality. - Always stretch them out immediately after drying. Woven and Loopknit Materials - Do not overload your dryer - Take out permanent press article[...]

29 • Main wash only ➔ • Pre Wash + Main Wash ➔ • Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes. Close the dispenser drawer slowly. • Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days. (Fabric softener could be harden) • Softener [...]

30 Adding detergent • Detergent should be used according to the instruction of the detergent manufacture. • If too much detergent is used, too many suds can occur and this will decrease the washing result or cause heavy load to the motor. • It is recommended that you use powdered detergent for best results. • If you wish to use liquid deter[...]

31  The water inlet filter • " " icon will be displayed on the control panel when water does not enter the detergent drawer. • If water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time. • Before cleaning the washer interior, unplu[...]

32 • Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain pump, carrying out emergency emptying or opening the door in an emergency. • The drain filter collects threads and small objects left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean to ensure smooth running of your machine.  The drain pump filter 1. Open the lower cover cap[...]

33  Dispenser drawer • After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave a deposit in the drawer. • It should be cleaned from time to time with a jet of running 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 fabr[...]

34 • Proper care of your washer can extend its life. • The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a neutral non abrasive household detergent. • Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. • Try not to hit surface with sharp objects. • Do not use methylated spirits, diluents or similar products. If the washer [...]

35 • This washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and diagnose faults at an early stage and react appropriately. When the machine does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following points before you contact your service provider. Symptom Possible Cause Solution Rattling and clanking noise [...]

36 Washer does not start Washer will not spin Door does not open Wash cycle time delayed Fabric softener overflow Softeners dispensed too early Dry problem • Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. • House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped,or a power outage has occurred. • Water supply tap is not turned on. ?[...]

37 Symptom Possible Cause Solution • Water supply is not adequate in area. • Water supply taps are not completely open. • Water inlet hose(s) are kinked. • The filter of the inlet hose(s) are clogged. • Drain hose is kinked or clogged. • The drain filter is clogged. • Load is too small. • Load is out of balance. • The appliance ha[...]

38 • Only use this feature when instructed to do so by the call center. The transmission sounds similar to a fax machine, and so has no meaning except to the call center. • SMARTDIAGNOSIS™ cannot be activated if the washer does not power up. If this happens, then troubleshooting must be done without SMARTDIAGNOSIS™. If you experience proble[...]

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40 What Is Not Covered: • Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. • If the product is connected to any voltage other than that shown on the rating plate. • If the fault is caused by accident, neglect, misuse or Act of God. • If the fault is caused by factors other than normal domestic use or use in accordance with th[...]

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