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    P/No.: 3828ER3026V For U.K. Customer CUSTOMER SERVICES Tel. : 0870 - 873 - LGLG(5454) Fax. : 0870 - 872 - 7337 LGEUK SERVICE WEB-SITE : http://uk.lge.com[...]

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    Washing Machine OWNER ’ S MANUAL WD(M)-12270BD WD(M)-12275BD WD-12271BD WD-12276BD Thank you for buying a LG Fully Automatic Washing machine. Please read your owner's manual carefully, it provides instructions on safe installation, use and maintenance. Retain it for future reference. Record the model and serial numbers of your washing machin[...]

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    r oduct Featur e P ontents C 2 Warnings ...............................................................................................3 Specification ..........................................................................................4 Installation .............................................................................................5[...]

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    ar nings W 3 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, personal injury, or loss of life. ! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE W ARNING! • Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. • Do not tamper with [...]

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    pecification S 4  Name : Front loading washing machine  Power supply : 220 - 240V~, 50Hz  Size : 686mm(W) × 767mm(D) × 982mm(H)  Weight : 86kg  Wash capacity : Refer to the Rating Label  Max. Watt : 2200W  Spin speed : No spin/400/800/1000/1200  Water consumption : 89 ℓ  Permissible water pressure : 0.3-10kgf/ ㎠ (30[...]

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    nstallation I 5 1 . To prevent internal damage during transport, the special 4 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. 3 . Take out the 4 bolts along with the rubber bungs by slightly twisting the bung. Keep the 4 b[...]

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    nstallation I 6 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, door and floor modeling is required. (10cm : rear /2cm:right & left side) Do not place or store laundry [...]

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    7 nstallation I ▶ Water supply pressure must be between 30kPa and 1000kPa (0.3~10kgf/cm 2 ) ▶ Don’t strip or crossthread when connecting Inlet hose to the valve. ▶ If the water supply pressure is more than 1000kPa, a decompression device should be installed. • Two rubber seals are supplied with the water inlet hoses these are in order to [...]

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    8 nstallation I  Nor mal T ap without thread & screw type inlet hose  Nor mal T ap without thread & one touch type inlet hose 1 . Unscrew the fixing screw to attach the tap. 2 . Push the connector up till the rubber packing is in tight contact with the tap. Then tighten the 4 screws. 3 . Push the water supply hose vertically upwards s[...]

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    9 nstallation I  Installation of drain hose about about about about about about • The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor. • Proper securing of the drain hose will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage. • When the drain hose is too long, do not force back into the washer. This will cause abnormal[...]

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    10 nstallation I  Level adjustment  Concrete floors  Wooden floors (Suspended floors) 1. Adjusting the washing machine level properly prevents excessive noise and vibration. Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface, preferably in a corner of the room. 2. If the floor is uneven, adjust the adjustable feet as required. (do no[...]

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    11 ar e befor e washing C 1. Care Labels Look for a care label on your clothes. This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed. 2. Sorting To get 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 [...]

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    12 dding detergent A • Main wash only U • Pre Wash + Main Wash U • Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes. • Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days. (Fabric softener could harden) • Softener will automatically be ad[...]

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    13 unction F  Recommended courses according to the laundry type Proper Time Program Fabric Type Temp. in (Option) Minutes Cotton Cotton-Eco Synthetic Delicate Wool/Silk Hand Wash Quick 30 Duvet Laundry type is the same in Cotton. Color fast garments (shirts, night dresses, pajamas...)and lightly soiled white cotton (underwear...) Bio Soak Pre Wa[...]

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    14 ow to use washer H • Press the Power( ) button to start. • Press the Start/Pause( ) button. • Initial condition - Wash : Main wash - Rinse : 3 times - Spin : 800 rpm - Water temperature : 60˚C - Program : Cotton • Press the Power( ) button to start. • Select the conditions which you want to use, by pressing each button. For selecting [...]

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    15 ow to use washer H Program • 9 programs are available according to the laundry type. 1. Power 2. Initial Program Power • Press the Power( ) button to turn power on and off. • To cancel the Time Delay function, the Power( ) button should be pressed. • When the Power( ) button is pressed, the washer is ready for Cotton program. And the oth[...]

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    16 ow to use washer H Start/Pause Option • This Start/Pause button is used to start wash cycle or pause the wash cycle. • If temporary stop of wash cycle is needed, press “ Start/Pause ” button. • When in Pause, the power is turned off automatically after 4 minutes. • NB. The door will not open before 1 to 2 minutes when Pause is select[...]

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    17 ow to use washer H Child lock • If you choose to lock the buttons on the control assembly to prevent tampering, this function may be selected. • Child lock can be set by pressing and holding the Option and Rinse button simultaneously. • When child lock is set, all buttons are inoperable. • To deactivate Child lock system, press and hold [...]

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    18 ow to use washer H 1. Spin selection 2. No spin Spin • Spin speed is available according to the program as follows. - Cotton & Cotton-Eco & Quick 30 No Spin - 400 - 800 - 1000 - 1200 - Synthetic & Wool/Silk & Hand Wash & Duvet No Spin - 400 - 800 - 1000 - Delicate No Spin - 400 - 800 • If “No Spin” is selected, the wa[...]

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    19 ow to use washer H W ater T emperatur e Beeper • By pressing the Temp. button, the water temperature can be selected. - Cold - 30˚C / 40˚C / 60˚C / 95˚C • Water temperature can be selected as below according to the program. - Cotton-Eco 40˚C - 60˚C - Cotton Cold - 30˚C - 40˚C - 60˚C - 95˚C - Synthetic Cold - 30˚C - 40˚C - 60˚C -[...]

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    20 ow to use washer H • If the washer encounters a fault during operation, the associated fault will be displayed. “ ” : Water pressure sensing error “ ” : Problem of overfilling water “ ” : Door is not closed “ ” : Over load in motor “ ” : Over load in motor “ ” : Water inlet trouble “ ” : Drainage trouble “ ” : U[...]

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    21 aintenance M 2 3 2 3  The water inlet filter - " " error message will blink on the control panel when water does not enter the detergent drawer. - If your 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.  The drain pump fil[...]

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    22 aintenance M  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 downward and by pulling it out. • To facilitate cleaning, the upper part [...]

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    23 aintenance M  The water circulation nozzle • Clean the water circulation nozzle, if clogged.  Cleaning your washer 1. Exterior 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[...]

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    24 r oubleshooting guide ❋ 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. T Symptom Possible Cause Solution Ratt[...]

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    25 r oubleshooting guide Washer does not start Washer won’t spin Door does not open Wash cycle time delayed • 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. ❋ Check that the door is firmly shut. Make su[...]

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    26 r oubleshooting guide T 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 balanc[...]

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    erms of W arranty T 27 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 i[...]