LG F1232RDSW Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

WASHING MACHINE

F1232RDSW

P/No.: MFL51768180

www.lg.com

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your washing machine and retain it for future reference.

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Contents....................................2

Product feature.........................3

Warnings

Important safety instructions .................4

Save these instructions.........................4

Specification.............................6

Installation

Transit bolts ..........................................7

Removing transit bolts ..........................7

Installation place requirement ...............8

Positioning ............................................8

Electrical connection .............................9

Connecting water supply hose............10

Installation of drain hose .....................12

Level adjustment.................................13

Care before washing

Before the first washing ......................14

Caring before washing ........................14

How to use the detergent

Detergent usage reference table ........15

Precaution when using the detergent .15

How to use the fabric softener

Guide on adding fabric softener..........16

How to open/close the door

How to open the door .........................17

How to close the door ........................17

How to use washer

Washing program table.......................18

Control Panel ......................................19

Additional program..............................26

- Time Delay......................................26

- Tub Clean .......................................26

- Child Lock .......................................27

- Shoes Refresh function ..................28

- Shoes Dry function .........................29

- Shoes Wash ...................................30

- Display ............................................31

Thank you for buying a LG Fully
Automatic Washing Machine.

Please read your owner’s manual
carefully, it provides instruction on safe
installation, use and maintenance.
Retain it for future reference.

Record the model and serial number of
your washing machine.

Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase

Maintenance

The water inlet filter.............................32

The drain pump filter ...........................33

Cleaning method.................................34

- The water circulation Nozzle &

Steam Nozzle .................................35

- Cleaning your washer .....................35

- Winterizing instructions...................35

Trouble shooting guide

Diagnosing problems ..........................36

Error messages...................................39

Using SMARTDIAGNOSISTM...............40

Terms of warranty ..................41

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 Direct Drive System

The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without
belt and pulley.

 Water Circulation

Sprays detergent solution and water onto the load over and over.
Clothes are soaked more quickly and thoroughly during wash cycle.
The detergent suds can be removed more easily by the water shower during rinse
cycle. The water circulation system uses both water and detergent more efficiently.

 Tilted Drum and Extra Large Door Opening

Tilted drum and extra large opening make it possible to load

and unload clothing more easily.

 Steam Washing and Refresh

Steam Washing features upgraded washing performance with low energy and
water consumption. Refresh cycle removes wrinkles from dry clothes.

 Free Up Design with user friendly

It’s very useful to put in and out the clothes with higher door position and can
stored accessory neatly.

 Embossing drum & waved lifter

Embossing drum enhances the washing performance and reduces clothes
damage.The waved lifter spray and help clothes to enhance washing performance
during the washing cycle.

 Automatic Wash Load Detection

Automatically detects the load and optimizes the washing time.

 Built-in Heater

Internal heater helps to maintain water temperature at its optimum level for
selected cycles.

 Child Lock

The Child lock prevents children from pressing any button to change the settings
during operation.

 Auto Restart

Auto Restart allows the program to restart all by itself in case of power failure.
It does from the stage where it stopped.

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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.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE

WARNING!

❊ Do not push down the door excessively, when washer door open.

This could topple over the washer.

• Before installation, check exterior damages. If it has,
do not install.

• Do not install or store the washer where it will
be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer
or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-maintenance instructions
or published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.

• Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as lint,
paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.

• Keep small animals away from the appliance.

• Do not leave the washer door open.
An open door could entice children to hang on the
door or crawl inside the washer.

• Never reach into washer while it is moving. Wait until
the drum has completely stopped.

• The laundry process can reduce the flame retardant
of fabrics.

• To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment
manufacturer’s wash and care instructions.

• Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible

or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint,
gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Oil may
remain in the tub after a whole cycle resulting in fire
during drying. So, do not load oiled clothes.

• Do not slam the washer door closed or try to force
the door open when locked. This could result in
damage to the washer.

• When the machine runs high temperature, the front
door may be very hot. Don’t touch it.

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the washer at the household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

• When unplugging power cord, do not pull out by
grasping the cord. Otherwise, the power cord may
be damaged.

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or
has missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.

• Before discarding an old machine unplug it. Render
the plug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind the
appliance to prevent misuse.

• When a product was under water, Please call
service center. The risk of electric shock and fire.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance.

• Do not use an adapter or otherwise defeat the grounding plug.

• If you don’t have the proper outlet, consult an electrician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING : Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric

shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it does not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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To minimize the risk of fire in a tumble dryer, the following should be observed:

• Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a fire
hazard and should not be placed in a tumble dryer.

Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat
sources Such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation
reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items can
become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected items can
prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire hazard.

If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been
contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should first be
washed in hot water with extra detergent-this will reduce, but not eliminate, the
hazard. Washed in hot water with extra detergent-this will reduce, but not
eliminate, the hazard. The ‘cool down’ cycle of tumble dryers should be used to
reduce the temperature of the items. They should not be removed from the tumble
dryer or piled or stacked while hot.

• Items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with
petrol/gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances
should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Highly flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments include
acetone, denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene, spot removers (some
brands), turpentine, waxes and was removers.

• Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly testured rubber.
like materials should not be dried in a tumble dryer on a heat setting.
Foam rubber materials can, when heated, produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

• Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate
the effects of static electricity unless this practice is specifically recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

• Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in a tumble
dryer.

Damage to the tumble dryer can result if metal reinforcements come loose during
drying. When available a drying rack could be used for such items.

• Plastic articles such as shower caps or babies waterproof napkin covers should not
be placed in a tumble dryer.

• Rubber-backed articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes and
rubber-coated tennis shoes should not be placed in a tumble dryer.

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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 bolts and the spanner
for future use.

• Whenever the appliance is transported,

the transit bolts must be refitted.

The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to prevent internal damage during transport.

• Packing and all transit bolts must be
removed before using the washer.

When unpacking the base, be sure to
remove the additional packing support
in the middle of the base packing.

2. Unscrew the 4 bolts with
the spanner supplied.

4. Close the holes with the caps supplied.

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Transit bolts

Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the
weather.
Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.
The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on
a carpeted floor.

In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in clean
condition at all times.
Any damage which may be cause by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the
appliance guarantee.

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Removing transit bolts

Washer

Base Packing

Packing Support

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• Please be cautious about delivery. The front part of the product shouldn’t be bumped.

The front part of the washer with strong impacts might result damages to the tempered glass and
cause the risk of injuries.

• The product with glass front door needs a special care from external shocks.

The glass front door is made of tempered glass, but it might be broken by strong shocks.

• Please be careful, if the front tempered glass of washer is broken.

This might have the risk of injuries.

CAUTION

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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 products on top of
washer at any times.
They can damage the finish or controls.

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Installation place requirement

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Positioning

Install the washer on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the washer is not impeded by carpets,rug etc.

• Before placing the washer on tiles, apply a rubber mat under the feet.

• Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor with pieces of wood, cardboard or similar
materials under the washer.

• If it is impossible to avoid positioning the washer next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove,an
insulating covered with aluminum foil on the side facing the cooker or stove,must be inserted
between the two appliance.

• The washer must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0°C.

• Please ensure that when the washer is installed, it is easily accessible for the engineer in the
event of a breakdown.

• With the washer installed adjust all four feet using the transit bolt spanner provided ensuring the
appliance is stable, and a clearance of approximately 20mm is left between the top of the washer
and the underside of the work-top.

• The installation instructions shall state that the openings must not be obstructed by a carpet if it
has ventilation openings in the base.

Washer

Drain Hose

Laundry

Tub

approx.

2cm

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1. Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.

2. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or

similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

3. Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after use.

4. Connect the machine to an earthed socket in accordance with current wiring regulations.

5. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.

• Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by

inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local service center

• Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur. Frozen

hoses may burst under pressure. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at
temperatures below freezing point.

• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months and temperatures are below freezing : Store the

washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation.

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Electrical connection

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet circuit
which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the
specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords,
frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions
could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its
appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have
the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched,
closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where
the cord exits the appliance.
If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device, the cord
extension set or electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to
splashing or ingress of moisture.

CAUTION

This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.

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1. Unscrew the adapter ring plate and the 4
adapter retaining screws.

2. 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 4 screws.

3. Push the water supply hose vertically
upwards so that the rubber packing within
the hose can adhere completely to the
tap and then tighten it by screwing it to
the right.

• Water supply pressure must be between 100 kPa and 1000 kPa (1.0 ~ 10.0 kgf / cm

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)

• Do not strip or crossthread when connecting inlet hose to the valve.

• If the water supply pressure is more than 1000 kPa, a decompression device should be
installed.

• Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if necessary.

Type-A : Connecting Screw-type hose to tap with thread

• Screw the hose connector onto water
supply tap.

■ Connecting water supply hose

Step1 : Check rubber seal inlet hose

Step2 : Connect hose to water tap

• Two rubber seals are supplied with the
water inlet hoses.
They are used for preventing water leaks.
Make sure the connection to taps is
sufficiently tight.

Upper
connector

Rubber
packing

Plate

Water supply
hose

Fixing screw

Hose

connector

Rubber
seal

Type-B : Connecting Screw-type hose to tap without thread

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1. Unscrew the adapter ring plate and
the 4 adapter retaining screws.

2. Remove the guide plate if the tap is
too large to fit the adapter.

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 4 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 locks into place.

After completing connection, if water leaks from the hose, repeat the same steps.
Use the most conventional type of faucet for water supply. In case the faucet is square
or too big, remove the spacing ring before inserting the faucet into the adaptor.

Use the horizontal tap

Horizontal tap Extension tap Square tap

Ring plate

Guide plate

Latch plate

Type-C : Connecting one touch type hose to tap without thread

Step3: Connect hose to washer

• Make sure that there are no kinks in the

hose and that they are not crushed.

When your washer has two valves.

• The Inlet hose which has red connector is

for the hot water tap.

• If the washer has two valves, the energy is

saved by using hot valve.

After connecting inlet hose to
water tap, turn on the water taps
to flush out foreign substances
(dirt, sand or sawdust) in the
water lines. Let water drain into a
bucket, and check the water
temperature.

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Installation of drain hose

• The drain hose should not be placed higher
than 100 cm above the floor. Water in the
washer does not drain or drains slowly.

• 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 noise, malfunction, and water
leakage.

• When installing the drain hose to a sink,
secure it tightly with a string.

• Proper securing of the drain hose will
protect the floor from damage due to water
leakage should the drain hose become
loose.

This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use mobile installations such as
caravans, aircraft etc.
Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday),
especially if there is no floor drain(gully) in the immediate vicinity.
When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable, and destroy the Plug.
Disable the door lock to prevent young children being trapped inside.
Packaging material (e.g. Films, Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of
suffocation ! Keep all packaging well away from children

Laundry tub

Hose

Retainer

Tie

strap

max. 100cm
min. 60cm

max. 100cm
min. 60cm

about 100 cm

about 100 cm

about 105 cm

about 105 cm

max. 100 cm

max. 100 cm

min. 60 cm

min. 60 cm

about 145 cm

about 145 cm

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 Concrete floors

 Wooden floors (Suspended floors)

• The installation surface must be clean, dry and level.

• Install washer on a flat hard floor.

 Tile floors (Slippery floors)

• Position each foot on the Tread Mate and level the machine to suit. (Cut Tread Mate into
70x70 mm sections and stick the pieces on to the dry tile where machine is to be placed.)

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Tread Mate is a self adhesive material used on ladders & steps that prevents slipping.

• Wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration.

• To prevent vibration we recommend you place rubber cups under each
foot, at least 15mm thick under the washer, secured to at least 2 floor
beams with screws.

• If possible install the washer in one of the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable.

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Insert the rubber cups to reduce vibration.

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Rubber cups ( p/no. 4620ER4002A) can be purchased from the LG spare parts department.

Important!

• Proper placement and levelling of the washer ensures long, regular and reliable operation.

• The washer must be absolutely horizontal and stand firmly in position.

• It must not “Seesaw” across corners under load.

• The installation surface must be clean, free from floor wax and other lubricant coatings.

• Do not let the feet of the washer get wet. If feet of the washer get wet, slipping may occur.

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It can be purchased from
hardware suppliers.

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Level adjustment

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
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)

After the washer is level, tighten the lock nuts up towards of the base of
the washer. All lock nuts must be tightened.

❊ Diagonal Check

When pushing down the edges of the washing machine top plate diagonally, the
machine should not move up and down at all. (Please, check both of two directions)
If machine rocks when pushing the machine top plate diagonally, adjust the feet again.

NOTE

Timber or suspended type flooring may contribute to
excessive vibration and unblance errors.

NOTE

In the case that the washing machine is installed on a raised
platform, it must be securely fastened in order
to eliminate the risk that it might fall off.

Rubber Cup

Adjustable

feet

Adjustable

feet

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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 different ways.
Always sort dark colors from pale colors and whites. Wash separately as dye and lint transfer can
occur causing discoloration of white etc. If possible, do not wash heavily soiled items with lightly
soiled one.

Soil (Heavy, Normal, Light) Separate clothes according to amount of soil.
Color (White, Lights, Darks) Separate white fabrics from colored fabrics.
Lint (Lint producers, Collectors) Wash lint producers and lint collectors

separately.

3. Caring before loading

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Caring before washing

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Before the first washing

 Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more

than half the total wash load.
Do not wash single items. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one or two similar items.

Select a cycle (COTTON 60°C, add a half load of detergent) allow the unit to wash without clothing.
This will remove residues from the drum that may have been left during manufacturing.

• Check all pockets to make sure that they are
empty. Items such as nails, hair clip,
matches, pens, coins and keys can damage
both your washer and your clothes.

• Pre treat dirt and stains by brushing a little
detergent dissolved in water onto stains like
collars and cuffs to help shift dirt.

• Close zippers, hooks and strings to make
sure that these items don’t snag on other
clothes.

• Check the folds of the flexible gasket (gray)
and remove any small articles,if any.

• Check inside of the drum and remove any left
items in it for next wash cycle.

• Remove any clothing or items on the flexible
gasket to prevent clothing and the gasket
damages.

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Detergent usage reference table (For 1 standard wash cycle)

Detergent type

Laundry

Amount

8.0kg or above
About 6.0 – 8.0kg
About 2.0 – 6.0kg

2.0kg or less

35g

20g

* (High concentration detergent measuring cup: 35g)

About 35g
About 30g
About 20g
About 10g

About 70g
About 50g
About 35g
About 20g

About 70g
About 50g
About 35g
About 20g

High concentration

detergent

Detergent exclusively

for drum washer

Liquid

detergent

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Precaution when using the detergent

• Refer to the detergent usage reference table and add the proper amount of detergent accordingly.

1) Because the drum washer uses the washing method of utilizing the height difference, it can wash the
laundry with about 1/3 of the amount of water. Therefore when adding the detergent, you must reduce the
amount to 1/3 of the general washer.

2) When washing relatively clean laundry, reduce the amount of detergent. The more you use the detergent,
the more the amount of generated bubbles. Therefore you can still have bubbles even after the rinse
cycle.

3) If the quality of the water is good (Sweet water), the washing capability and the amount of bubbles
generated increase. Therefore you can reduce the amount of detergent.

• Stains on inner wear (Cotton) or baby clothes (Cotton) are generally from sebum or protein substance.
Therefore rather than increasing the amount of the detergent, it is more effective to wash at higher
temperature and to increase the number of rinse cycles.

• If you use the detergent excessively, the following problems can occur.

1) Excessive bubbles can increase the rinse time and the normal rinse cycle may not be possible.

2) Bubbles may not be completely removed after the final rinse cycle.

• Natural power soap does not dissolve well in water can easily block the drain to cause leakage or other
problems. Therefore you must dissolve natural powder soap in warm water before applying to the washer.

• If you have selected the Pre-wash, use less than half of the detergent amount of the main wash cycle. And
because the water supply cycle time is short, add the detergent prior to starting the washing cycle.

• When the detergent container is set, the addition of the detergent may not be smooth. Therefore wipe any
moisture in the detergent container to make it more effective.

• The reason the water looks white while draining is due to the fine bubbles generated from high speed
rotation of pump propeller while lint, zeolite and fabric softener are drained. Therefore, just because the
water looks white does not mean the rinse is incomplete.

• When using the liquid detergent, make sure to add below the MAX line of the liquid detergent box of the
detergent/fabric softener container.

• Do not leave liquid detergent in the detergent container for a long period of time. The liquid detergent will be
hardened and not be applied.

• When using the general detergent, it is recommended to use the detergent exclusively for the drum washer
as it may generate excessive bubbles.

• For the lump detergent, make sure to dissolve it before adding to the washer.

NOTE