LG WD1408NPW - User Manual

04 GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. WARNING • This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grou...

05 ENGLISH Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following. WARNING Operation • Only an authorized repair person from an LG Electronics service centre should d...

07 ENGLISH Disposal • Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it. Render the plug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. • Dispose of the packaging material (such as vinyl and styrofoam) away from children. The packaging material can suffocate a child. • Remov...

08 INSTALLATION Specifications Transit bolts (Must be removed before use) Power plug Drawer Control panel Drum Door Drain hose Drain plug Drain pump filter Cover cap (Location may vary depending on products) Adjustable feet • Power supply : 220‒240 V~, 50 Hz • Size : 600 mm (W) X 640 mm (D) X 850 mm...

09 ENGLISH Installation Place Requirements Location 10 cm 2 cm 2 cm Level floor : Allowable slope under the entire washing machine is 1°. Power outlet : Must be within 1.5 meters of either side of the location of the washing machine. • Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance. Additio...

10 Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts (Transit bolts) 1 Lift the washing machine off the foam base. • After removing the carton and shipping material, lift the washing machine off the foam base. Make sure the tub support comes off with the base and is not stuck to the bottom of the washing machin...

11 ENGLISH Using Non-Skid Pads (Optional) If you install the washing machine on a slippery surface, it may move because of excessive vibration. Incorrect leveling may cause malfunction through noise and vibration. If this occurs, install the non-skid pads under the leveling feet and adjust the level...

12 Leveling the Washing Machine If the floor is uneven, turn the adjustable feet as required (Do not insert pieces of wood etc. under the feet). Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting on the floor and then check that the appliance is perfectly level (Use a spirit level). • Once the wash...

13 ENGLISH Connecting Hose to Water Tap Connecting screw-type hose to tap with thread Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap. Connecting screw-type hose to tap without thread 1 Loose the four fixing screws. Upper connector Rubber seal Fixing screw 2 Push the adapter onto the end of the t...

14 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 four fixing screws. 4 Pull the connector latch plate down, push the inlet hose onto the adapter, and release the connector latch plate. Make sure the adapter lo...

15 ENGLISH Installation of Drain Hose • The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor. Water in the washing machine may not drain or may drain slowly. • Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage. • If the drain hose is too long...

16 OPERATION Using the Washing Machine Before the first wash, select a cycle (Cotton 60°C, add a half load of detergent), allow the washing machine to wash without clothing. This will remove residue and water from the drum that may have been left during manufacturing. Use Front Loader Detergent only...

17 ENGLISH Sorting Iaundry 1 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. • Symbols on the care labels. Wash temperature Normal machine wash Permanent press Delicate Hand wash Do not wash 2 Sorting laundry. • To get...

18 Adding Cleaning Products Detergent Dosage • Detergent should be used according to the instruction of the detergent manufacturer and selected according to type, colour, soiling of the fabric and washing temperature. • If too much detergent is used, too many suds can occur and this will result in p...

19 ENGLISH • Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days (Fabric softener may harden). • Softener will automatically be added during the last rinse cycle. • Do not open the drawer when water is being supplied. • Solvents (benzene, etc) must not be used. NOTE • Do no...

20 Control Panel Power button • Press the Power button to turn the washing machine on. • To cancel the Time Delay function, the Power button should be pressed. Start/Pause button • This Start/Pause button is used to start the wash cycle or pause the wash cycle. • If a temporary stop of the wash cycl...

21 ENGLISH Programme Table Washing Programme Programme Description Fabric Type Proper Temp. Maximum Load Cotton Provides better performance by combining various drum motions. Coloured fast garments (shirts, nightdresses, pajamas, etc) and normally soiled cotton load (underwear). 40°C (Cold to 95°C) ...

23 ENGLISH Extra Options Programme Turbo Clean Pre Wash Rinse+ Intensive Rinse Hold Medic Rinse Crease Care Favorite Time Delay Cotton ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Cotton Eco ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Easy Care ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Mix ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hygiene ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Silent Wash ● ● ● ● ● ● Baby Care ●** ● ● ● ●** ...

24 Operating Data Programme Max RPM Cotton 1400 Cotton Eco 1400 Easy Care 1000 Mix 1400 Hygiene 1400 Silent Wash 1000 Baby Care 1000 Duvet 1000 Sports Wear 800 Dark Wash 1400 Speed 14 800 Wool+ 800 Stain Care 1400

25 ENGLISH Option Cycle Time Delay You can set a time delay so that the washing machine will start automatically and finish after a specified time interval. 1 Press the Power button. 2 Select a washing programme. 3 Press the Time Delay button and set time required. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. NO...

26 Wash Turbo Clean Wash cycle in under 1 hour with energy and water saving.(based on half loads) Intensive If the load is normal and heavily soiled, the Intensive option is effective. Temp. The Temp. button selects the wash temperature for the selected cycle. Press this button until the desired set...

27 ENGLISH Child Lock ( ) Select this function to lock the buttons on the control assembly to prevent tampering. Locking the control panel 1 Press and hold the Child Lock (Spin) button for 3 seconds. 2 A beep will sound, and ‘ ’ will appear on the display.When the child lock is set, all buttons are ...

28 Using Smart Function (Optional) Using the Tag On Function The Tag On function allows you to conveniently use the LG Smart Diagnosis™ and Cycle Download features to communicate with your appliance right from your own smart phone. • The Tag On function can only be used with most smart phones equipp...

29 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE • Unplug the washing machine before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washing machine. They may dam...

30 Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter • 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 washing machine. • Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain pump, carrying out emergency emptying, or o...

31 ENGLISH Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Remove the drawer and inserts and check for buildup once or twice a month. 1 Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it straight out until it stops. • Press down hard on the disengag...

32 Caution on Freezing During Winter • When frozen, the product does not operate normally. Make sure to install the product where it will not freeze during winter. • In case the product must be installed outside on a porch or in other outdoor conditions, make sure to check the following. How to Keep...

33 ENGLISH How to Handle Freezing • Make sure to empty the drum, pour warm water of 50–60°C up to the rubber part inside the drum, close the door, and wait for 1–2 hours. 50‒60°C • Do not use boiling water. It may cause burns or damage to the product. CAUTION • Open the cover cap and hose plug used ...

35 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING • Your washing machine is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If your washing machine does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service: Diagnosing Probl...

37 ENGLISH Error Messages Symptoms Reason Solution Water supply is not adequate in area. • Check another tap in the house. Water supply taps are not completely open. • Fully open tap. Water inlet hose(s) are kinked. • Straighten hose(s). The filter of the inlet hose(s) are clogged. • Check the filte...