This document is an owner's manual for an LG Fully Automatic Washing Machine, specifically covering models F1480FDS(1-9), F1280FDS(1-9), and F1080FDS(1-9). It provides comprehensive instructions for installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Function Description:
The LG washing machine is designed to efficiently clean clothes using various wash programs and advanced features. It incorporates an Inverter Direct Drive system, which means the advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without a belt and pulley, contributing to quieter operation and enhanced durability. The machine utilizes a "6 motion" technology, allowing it to perform a combination of different drum actions depending on the selected wash program, such as tumbling, stepping, scrubbing, filtration, rolling, and swing. This, combined with controlled spin speed and the ability of the drum to rotate both left and right, significantly improves wash performance.
The Intelligent Wash System is a key feature, detecting the load size and water temperature to determine the optimum water level and washing time, thereby minimizing energy and water consumption. A built-in heater automatically heats the water to the best temperature for selected cycles, ensuring effective cleaning. For delicate items, the "Protection against creases" feature minimizes creasing through alternating drum rotation. The Child Lock function prevents children from changing settings during operation, enhancing safety. A low noise speed control system senses load amount and balance to evenly distribute the load, minimizing spinning noise.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Name: Front loading washing machine
- Power supply: 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
- Size: 600 mm(W) × 640 mm(D) × 850 mm(H)
- Weight: 69 kg
- Max.Watt: 2100W (Wash) / 1100W (Steam)
- Wash capacity: 9 kg
- Water consumption: 68 ℓ (7.5 ℓ / kg)
- Permissible water pressure: 100 ~ 1000 kPa (1.0 ~ 10.0 kgf / cm²)
- Max RPM (Spin Speed):
- F14** models: Cotton, Cotton Eco, Mix, Allergy Care, Dark Wash, Quick 30, Intensive 60 (1400 RPM); Easy Care, Silent Wash, Duvet, Sports Wear, Delicate, Wool (1000/800 RPM)
- F12** models: Cotton, Cotton Eco, Mix, Allergy Care, Dark Wash, Quick 30, Intensive 60 (1200 RPM); Easy Care, Silent Wash, Duvet, Sports Wear, Delicate, Wool (1000/800 RPM)
- F10** models: Cotton, Cotton Eco, Mix, Allergy Care, Dark Wash, Quick 30, Intensive 60 (1000 RPM); Easy Care, Silent Wash, Duvet, Sports Wear, Delicate, Wool (1000/800 RPM)
Usage Features:
The washing machine offers a variety of wash programs tailored for different fabric types and soiling levels, including Cotton, Cotton Eco, Easy Care, Mix, Allergy Care, Silent Wash, Refresh, Duvet, Sports Wear, Dark Wash, Delicate, Wool, Quick 30, and Intensive 60.
Additional program options enhance flexibility:
- Time Delay: Allows setting a delay for the wash cycle to finish at a specified time.
- Favorite: Stores a customized wash cycle for future use.
- Steam Wash: Enhances washing performance with low energy consumption and reduces creases, available for Cotton, Cotton Eco, Mix, Easy Care, Duvet, Allergy Care, and Refresh programs. Not recommended for delicates.
- Pre Wash: Effective for heavily soiled laundry.
Other functions and options include:
- Option Buttons: Medic Rinse (for better results/cleaner rinsing), Rinse+Spin (prevents fresh stains from setting), Time Save (reduces wash program time), Intensive (for normal to heavily soiled laundry).
- Rinse Options: Rinse++Hold, Normal+Hold, Rinse++, Rinse+.
- Temperature Selection: Cold, 30°C, 40°C, 60°C, 95°C, adjustable based on the program.
- Rinse+Spin Cycle: A separate cycle for rinsing and spinning.
- Spin Only Cycle: Allows selection of spin speed without a wash cycle.
- Refresh Cycle: Uses Steam Wash to reduce creases, recommended for 3 items or less.
- Child Lock: Locks control buttons to prevent accidental changes.
- Beep On/Off: Toggles audible alerts.
- Tub Clean: A special cycle to clean the inside of the washing machine drum, recommended regularly.
- Door Lock & Detecting: Indicates when the door is locked for safety and when the machine is detecting laundry load.
Detergent and fabric softener are added via a dispenser drawer with separate compartments for main wash detergent, pre-wash detergent, and fabric softener. Guidelines are provided for proper dosage and avoiding overflow. Tablets can be placed directly into the drum.
Maintenance Features:
The manual outlines several maintenance procedures to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of the washing machine:
- Water Inlet Filter: Instructions for cleaning the water inlet filter to prevent clogging, especially in hard water areas. The "1E" error message indicates a clogged filter.
- Drain Pump Filter: Steps to clean the drain pump filter, which collects threads and small objects. This should be done regularly, and care should be taken as the water may be hot.
- Dispenser Drawer: Detailed instructions for pulling out and cleaning the dispenser drawer and its recess to prevent detergent and fabric softener buildup.
- Washing Drum: Recommendations for cleaning the drum periodically to remove limescale and rust specks, using suitable descaling agents or stainless steel cleaning agents.
- Exterior Cleaning: Advise to clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a neutral non-abrasive household detergent, wiping spills immediately.
- Interior Cleaning: Suggestions to dry around the door opening, flexible gasket, and door glass, and to run an empty hot water cycle to remove hard water deposits.
- Cold Conditions: Specific instructions for preparing the washer for storage in freezing temperatures, including draining water, adding RV antifreeze, and drying components.
Troubleshooting Guide:
The manual includes a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for common issues and error messages:
- Diagnosing Problems: Addresses issues like rattling/clanking noise, thumping sound, vibrating noise, water leaks, oversudsing, water not entering/entering slowly, water not draining/draining slowly, washer not starting, washer not spinning, door not opening, delayed wash cycle time, fabric softener overflow, and early softener dispensing.
- Error Messages: Explains error codes such as "1E" (water supply issue), "0E" (drain issue), "UE" (unbalanced load), "dE" (door not closed), "tE" (overfills due to faulty water valve), "FE" (water level sensor malfunction), "LE" (motor overload), "PF" (power failure), and "AE" (water leaks), providing corresponding solutions.
- SMARTDIAGNOSIS™: For models equipped with this feature, instructions are provided on how to use it to transmit diagnostic information to customer service via a phone call, aiding in quicker and more accurate problem resolution.
The manual also includes important safety instructions, grounding instructions, and details on the BS plug for U.K. users. It emphasizes the importance of reading all instructions before use and retaining the manual for future reference.
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