This document is an owner's manual for an LG Washing Machine, specifically models F1496TD2(1-9) and F1296TD2(1-9), with corresponding product codes W961436TC, W961446TC, W961236TC, and W961246TC.
Function Description
The LG Washing Machine is a front-loading washing machine designed to efficiently clean clothes. It incorporates several advanced features to enhance performance, user convenience, and safety.
Key Features:
- Inverter Direct Drive System: Utilizes an advanced Brushless DC motor that directly drives the drum without a belt and pulley, leading to improved durability and reduced noise.
- 6 Motion Technology: The washer is capable of performing various drum actions or a combination of different actions depending on the wash program selected. Combined with a controlled spin speed, it optimizes washing performance and provides excellent results every time.
- Protection against creases: The alternating rotation of the drum minimizes creasing in clothes.
- Built-in heater: An internal heater automatically heats the water to the best temperature for selected cycles, ensuring effective cleaning.
- More economical with Intelligent Wash system: The Intelligent Wash System detects the size of the load and water temperature, then determines the optimum water level and washing time to minimize energy and water consumption.
- Child Lock: Prevents children from pressing any button to change the settings during operation, enhancing safety.
- Low noise speed control system: By sensing the amount of load and balance, it evenly distributes the load to minimize spinning noise.
- Auto Restart: Allows the program to restart automatically after a power failure, resuming from the stage where it stopped.
- Smart Diagnosis™: This function is available for products with a Smart Diagnosis™ mark. It allows for easy troubleshooting by transmitting diagnostic information to a call center via a smartphone, reducing the need for service calls.
Important Technical Specifications
- Type: Front loading washing machine
- Power supply: 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
- Size: 600 mm(W) × 550 mm(D) × 850 mm(H)
- Weight: 59 kg
- Max.Watt: 2100 W
- Wash capacity: 8 kg
- Permissible water pressure: 100 - 1000 kPa (1.0 - 10.0 kgf / cm²)
- Inlet hose: 1EA, Option: Hot / Cold (2EA)
- Spanner: Included for installation.
Usage Features
The washing machine offers a variety of programs and options to suit different fabric types and washing needs.
Operating the Washer:
- Sort Laundry: Separate clothes by care labels, color, and fabric type.
- Open the door and load laundry: Ensure not to overload the machine.
- Press the Power button: To turn on the machine.
- Select a Program: Choose from programs like Cotton, Cotton Large, Easy Care, Mix, Baby Care, Skin Care, Duvet, Sports Wear, Delicate, Wool, Quick 30, Intensive 60, and Rinse+Spin. Each program has specific temperature and spin speed settings.
- Select options (if desired): Options include Medic Rinse, Pre Wash, Intensive, Crease Care, Time Delay, Spin only, Rinse Hold, and Temp.
- Add detergent: Use the dispenser drawer for main wash, pre wash, and fabric softener.
- Press the Start/Pause button: To begin the wash cycle.
Program Details (Examples):
- Cotton: Provides better performance by combining various drum motions. Temp: 40°C (Cold to 95°C). Max Load: Rating.
- Cotton Large: Provides optimized washing performance with less energy consumption. Temp: 60°C (Cold to 60°C). Max Load: Rating.
- Easy Care: Suitable for casual shirts that do not need ironing after washing. Temp: 40°C (Cold to 60°C). Max Load: Less than 3.0 kg.
- Baby Care: Removes solid and protein stain and provides better rinse performance. Temp: 60°C (95°C). Max Load: Less than 6.0 kg.
- Duvet: For large items such as bed cover, pillows, sofa covers, etc. Temp: 40°C (Cold to 40°C). Max Load: 1 single size.
Control Panel:
The control panel features a program dial, child lock, option buttons, LED display, beep on/off, and tub clean functions. The LED display shows settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages.
Adding Detergent:
The dispenser drawer has compartments for main wash detergent, pre-wash detergent, and fabric softener. It is important to use the appropriate amount of detergent and not to exceed the maximum fill line for fabric softener. Powdered detergent is recommended not to dispense prematurely during delay washes or when remaining in the drawer.
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance ensures the longevity and optimal performance of the washing machine.
Water Inlet Filter:
- Turn off the water tap.
- Unscrew the water inlet hose.
- Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush.
- Tighten up the inlet hose.
- Clean the filter if the "IE" icon is displayed on the control panel or if water flow is very hard.
Drain Pump Filter:
- Open the lower cover cap.
- Pull out the hose and unplug the drain plug to remove any remaining water.
- Remove any extraneous matter from the pump filter.
- After cleaning, carefully refit the cap by slowly turning it clockwise and insert the drain plug.
- Close the lower cover cap.
- Clean the filter regularly to prevent blockages and ensure smooth running of the machine. Be careful when draining if the water is hot.
Dispenser Drawer:
- Pull out the dispenser drawer.
- Clean the dispenser drawer under water.
- Clean inside the recess with an old toothbrush.
- Insert the dispenser drawer.
- Clean regularly to prevent detergent and fabric softener residue buildup.
Washing Drum:
- Regularly check for foreign objects, limescale, and rust.
- The washing drum is made of stainless steel; rust can be caused by small metal articles (paper clips, safety pins) which have been left in the drum.
- The washing drum should be cleaned from time to time.
- Use descaling agents or bleaches suitable for washing machines.
- Do not use chemicals that may damage parts of your washing machine.
- Remove any spots with a stainless steel cleaning agent.
- Never use steel wool.
Cleaning Your Washer:
- Exterior: Clean the exterior with warm water and a neutral non-abrasive household detergent. Immediately wipe off any spills. Do not use methylated spirits, diluents, or similar products.
- Interior: Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket, and door glass. Run a washer through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat process if necessary.
- Cold conditions: If the washer is stored in an area where freezing may occur, follow these instructions to prevent damage: turn off water supply tap, disconnect hoses, plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet, add 1 gallon (3.8L) of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze into an empty wash drum, close the door, set spin cycle and let washer spin for 1 minute to drain out all water. Unplug electrical power cord, dry the drum interior, and close the door. Remove dispenser drawer and dry excess water from the compartments. Store washer in an upright position. To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through a complete cycle using detergent. Do not add wash load.
Troubleshooting Guide:
The manual provides a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for common issues such as rattling, thumping, vibrating noise, water leaks, oversudsing, water not entering/draining, washer not spinning, door not opening, wash cycle delay, fabric softener overflow, and dispenser issues. It also lists error messages (IE, OE, UE, dE, tE, FE, PE, LE) with possible causes and solutions.
Smart Diagnosis™:
This feature allows users to diagnose problems with their washing machine by transmitting information to a call center via a smartphone. This can help avoid unnecessary service calls.
Terms of Warranty:
The warranty covers manufacturing defects but excludes damages caused by improper use, accidents, natural disasters, pests, noise/vibration from normal operation, incorrect installation, unauthorized repairs, and commercial use.
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