This document is the owner's manual for an LG Washing Machine, model WD1409HPW. It provides comprehensive instructions for installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the appliance.
Function Description:
The LG Washing Machine WD1409HPW is a front-loading washing machine designed for domestic household purposes. It offers various washing programs and options to cater to different fabric types and soil levels. The appliance also includes drying capabilities, making it a washer-dryer combo. Key functions include:
- Washing: Multiple wash cycles (Cotton, Cotton Eco, Mix, Easy Care, Duvet, Allergy Care, Sports Wear, Quick 30, Wool+, Stain Care, Wash+Dry, Download Cycle) with adjustable temperature and spin speeds.
- Drying (Optional): Automatic drying cycles (Eco, Cupboard, Normal Eco, Iron, Low Temp, Time 30 min, Time 60 min, Time 120 min) to dry most loads, with electronic sensors measuring exhaust temperature for optimal control.
- Steam Functions (Optional): Steam Wash for enhanced washing performance and Steam Softener to reduce creases and fluff fabrics.
- Time Delay: Allows users to set a delayed start time for a wash cycle.
- Child Lock: Locks control panel buttons to prevent tampering.
- Beep On/Off: Toggles audible alerts.
- Smart Function (Optional): Includes Tag On function for LG Smart Diagnosis™ and Cycle Download features, allowing communication with the appliance via a smartphone (Android OS with NFC).
Important Technical Specifications:
- Power Supply: 220–240 V~, 50 Hz
- Size (W x D x H): 600 mm x 640 mm x 850 mm
- Product Weight: 71 kg
- Wash Capacity: 9 kg
- Dry Capacity: 5 kg
- Permissible Water Pressure: 0.1 - 0.8 MPa (1.0 - 8.0 kgf / cm²)
- External Hot Water Supply: MUST NOT exceed 65°C
- Permissible Cold Water Temperature: 4 - 25°C
- Spin Speeds (Max RPM):
- Cotton, Cotton Eco, Mix, Allergy Care, Quick 30, Wash+Dry, Stain Care: 1400 RPM
- Easy Care, Direct Wear, Duvet: 1000 RPM
- Sports Wear, Wool+: 800 RPM
- Backflow Protection: No further backflow protection required for connection to the water supply.
- Installation Clearance: 10 cm rear, 2 cm right & left side.
- Floor Slope: Allowable slope under the entire washing machine is 1°.
Usage Features:
- Easy Operation: Turn on the machine, sort and load laundry, add cleaning products, select a cycle using the programme dial, and press Start/Pause.
- Laundry Sorting Guidance: Provides tips on sorting by fabric type, soil level, color, and lint production, along with care label symbols.
- Detergent and Softener Dispensing: Instructions for proper detergent dosage, including liquid and powdered detergents, and fabric softener. Warnings against overfilling and using hardened detergent.
- Tablet Usage: Allows placing washing tablets directly into the drum.
- Customized Cycles (Favorite): Users can store a customized wash cycle (washing method, rinses, spin speed, water temperature) for future use.
- Pre Wash: Recommended for heavily soiled laundry.
- Time Save: Reduces wash program time for lightly soiled loads.
- Intensive: Effective for normal and heavily soiled loads.
- Temperature Selection (Temp.): Allows selection of wash temperature suitable for the fabric type.
- Rinse Options (Rinse+, Rinse Hold): Adds additional rinses or pauses the cycle after rinsing.
- Spin Speed Selection (Spin): Allows selection of desired spin speed, including 'No Spin' for quick draining.
- Child Lock: Activates by pressing and holding the Child Lock (Dry) button for 3 seconds.
- Beep On/Off: Activates by pressing and holding Steam and Pre Wash buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
- Smart Diagnosis™: Enables accurate diagnosis of malfunctions by an LG service centre via smartphone.
- Cycle Download: Allows downloading new cycles to the machine via smartphone.
Maintenance Features:
- Care After Wash: Wipe the door and door seal, leave the door open to dry the drum, and wipe the machine body with a dry cloth.
- Cleaning the Exterior: Wipe spills and clean with a damp cloth; avoid sharp objects on the display.
- Care and Cleaning of the Interior: Wipe door opening and glass, remove items promptly after cycle completion, and run the Tub Clean cycle monthly to remove detergent buildup.
- Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter: Turn off water supply, unscrew inlet hose, and clean the filter with a hard bristle brush. Recommended for hard water areas or when 'IE' error appears.
- Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter: Open cover cap, pull out hose, unplug drain plug to drain residual water, then open and clean the filter. Caution advised as water may be hot.
- Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer: Remove and clean the drawer and inserts with warm water to remove buildup. Clean the drawer opening recess.
- Tub Clean (Optional): A special cycle using higher water level and spin speed to clean the inside of the washing machine. Add anti-limescale to the main wash compartment.
- Caution on Freezing During Winter: Instructions for preventing freezing (removing residual water, disconnecting hoses) and handling freezing (pouring warm water into the drum, thawing hoses).
- Smart Diagnosis™ Function: Detailed steps for using a smartphone to transmit diagnostic data to a service centre.
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