LG F14U1TCN6 Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

WASHING MACHINE

Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the washer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the washer after installation for future reference.

F14U1TCN(0~9)

F12U1TCN(0~9)

MFL69040408

www.lg.com

Contents
Product Features......................	3
Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions....................	4
Basic safety precautions..........................	5
Save these instructions............................	7
Specifications...........................	8
Installation
Removing packing ...................................	9
Removing transit bolts .............................	9
Installation place requirements ..............	10
Connecting water supply hose...............	12
Installation of drain hose........................	14
Leveling .................................................	15
How to use washer
Operating washing machine ..................	17
Care before washing..............................	18
Washing program table..........................	19
Extra options..........................................	20
Operating data .......................................	21
Control panel .........................................	22
Options ..................................................	23
- Pre Wash.............................................	23
- Medic Rinse.........................................	23
- Favorite................................................	23
- Crease Care ........................................	23
- Delay ...................................................	24
- Wash ...................................................	24
- Temp. ..................................................	24
- Rinse ...................................................	24
- Spin .....................................................	24
Child Lock ..............................................	25
Beep On/Off...........................................	25
Tub Clean ..............................................	26
Door Lock & Detecting...........................	26

Before using the Tag On function

Turning on the NFC function of the

smart phone...........................................	27
The Tag On guide..................................	28

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

Regulation...............................	28
Adding detergent and fabric softener.....	29
Maintenance
The water inlet filter ...............................	31
The drain pump filter..............................	32
Dispenser drawer...................................	33
The washing drum .................................	34
Cleaning your washer ............................	34
Cold conditions ......................................	34
Troubleshooting guide
Diagnosing problem...............................	35
Error message .......................................	37
Using SmartDiagnosis™........................	38
Terms of warranty ..................	39
Operating Data........................	40

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Product Features

Inverter Direct Drive system

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

6 Motion

Washer is able to perform various drum actions or a combination of different actions depending on the wash program selected. Combined with a controlled spin speed and the ability of the drum to rotate both left and right, the wash performance of the machine is greatly improved, giving you perfect results every time.

Turbo Wash

Wash cycle in under 1 hour with energy and water saving. (based on half of laundry)

Tag on

This is a function that may use Diagnosis, Download Cycle, Washing Coach, One Touch Washing, etc. when you touch the Tag On logo of the washing machine by using your smartphone with NFC.

More economical with Intelligent Wash system

Intelligent Wash System detects the size of load and water temperature, and then determines the optimum water level and washing time to minimize energy and water consumption.

Child Lock

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

Low noise speed control system

By sensing the amount of load and balance, it evenly distributes load to minimize the spinning noise level.

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.

SmartDiagnosis™

Should you experience any technical difficulty with your washing machine, it has the capability of transmitting data by phone to the Customer Information Center. The call center agent records the data transmitted from your machine and uses it to analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis.

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Important safety instructions

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE.

WARNING

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, injury to persons, or death.

Your Safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.

These words mean:

DANGER

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

CAUTION

You may be slightly injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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Important safety instructions

■ Basic safety precautions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•To reduce the risk of personal injury, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. Failure to follow all of the safety warnings in this manual could result in property, personal injury or death.

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

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

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

•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.

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

•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.

•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.

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Important safety instructions

■ Basic safety precautions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•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 userrepair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

•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 slam the washer door closed or try to force the door open when locked. This could result in damage to the washer.

•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.

•Do not push down the door excessively, when washer door open. This could topple over the washer.

•The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.

•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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Important safety instructions

■ Basic safety precautions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

For use in Europe:

•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.

•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

•Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.

■ Save these instructions

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 this will defeat the grounding plug.

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

WARNING

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in 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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Specifications

Transit bolts	Power plug
Drawer	• If the supply cord is damaged,
	it must be replaced by the
(For detergent and	manufacturer or its service agents
fabric softener)	or a similarly qualified person in
	order to avoid a hazard.
	Control panel
Drain hose
	Drum
	Drain pump filter
Door	Drain plug
Adjustable feet	Cover cap
■ Name	: Front loading washing machine
■ Power supply	: 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
■ Size	: 600 mm (W) 560 mm (D) 850 mm (H)
■ Weight	: 62 kg
■ Max.Watt	: 2100 W
	0.45 W (The off-mode, The left-on mode)
■ Wash capacity	: 8 kg
■ Permissible water pressure	: 100 - 1000 kPa (1.0 - 10.0 kgf / cm2)

The appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the unit.

■ Accessories

Inlet hose

Spanner

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Installation

■ Removing packing

Washer

Base Packing

1. Remove the cardboard box and styrofoam packing.

2. Lift the washing machine and remove the base packing.

3. Remove the tape securing the power supply cord and drain hose.

4. Remove the inlet hose from the drum.

	NOTE
	• Keep the spanner provided for
Spanner	future use.

WARNING

•Packaging material (e.g. Films, Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation ! Keep all packaging well away from children.

■Removing transit bolts

To prevent internal damage during transport, the 4 special 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.

1. Unscrew the 4 bolts with the spanner supplied.

2. Take out the 4 bolts along with the rubber bungs by slightly twisting the bung.

NOTE

• Keep the transit bolts for future use.

3. Close the holes with the caps supplied.

Transit bolt

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Installation

■ Installation place requirements

Washer

approx.

2cm

Location

•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, 10cm:rear / 2cm : right & left side

Do not place or store laundry products on top of washer at any time.

They can damage the finish or controls.

Positioning

•Install the washer on a flat hard floor.

•Make sure that air circulation around the washer is not impeded by carpets, rugs, etc.

•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(85x60cm) 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 any work-top.

•This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in a mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft etc.

Electrical connection

•Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.

•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.

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

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

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

•Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out by 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 temperature 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 : Place the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation.

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Installation

CAUTION

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 an 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 the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet device, The cord extension set on electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

CAUTION

•The 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.

BS plug safety details (for U.K. user)

Green and

Yellow(Earth) E

Brown(Live)

L

Blue(Neutral)

N

Fuse

Cord grip

Important

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

This appliance must be earthed.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured Green or Green and Yellow. The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red.

If a 13 amp (BS 1363) plug is used, fit a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse.

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Installation

■ Connecting water supply hose

•Water supply pressure must be between 100 kPa and 1000 kPa (1.0 - 10.0 kgf / cm2).

•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.

Step1 : Check rubber seal inlet hose

• 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.

Hose connector

Rubber seal

Step2 : Connect hose to water tap

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

• Screw the hose connector onto water supply tap.

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

	Upper	1. Unscrew the adapter ring plate and the 4
	connector	adapter retaining screws.
	Rubber
	packing	2. Push the adapter onto the end of the tap
		so that the rubber seal forms a watertight
	Fixing screw	connection. Tighten the adapter ring plate
		and the 4 screws.
		3. Push the water supply hose vertically
		upwards so that the rubber packing within
	Plate	the hose can adhere completely to the
		tap and then tighten it by screwing it to
	Water supply	the right.
	hose

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Installation

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

		1. Unscrew the adapter ring plate and
		the 4 adapter retaining screws.
	Ring plate	2. Remove the guide plate if the tap is
		too large to fit the adapter.
	Guide plate
		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.

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

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.

NOTE

•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.

Please use the horizontal tap

Horizontal tap

Extension tap

Square tap

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Installation

Installation of drain hose

	about 100 cm
	about 145 cm
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•The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor. Water in the washer does not drain or drains slowly.

•Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage.

•If the drain hose is too long, do not force back into the washer.

This will cause abnormal noise.

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

• Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage.

Laundry tub
	Hose
	Retainer
	max. 100 cm
max. 100 cm	Tie strap

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Installation

■ Leveling

1. Leveling the washing machine properly prevents excessive noise and vibration. Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface, preferably in a corner of the room.

NOTE

• Timber or suspended type flooring may contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance.

Raise	Lower
Lock
Nut
	Tighten all 4
	locknuts securely

2.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 washer is level, tighten the lock nuts up towards 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 directions). If machine rocks when pushing the machine top plate diagonally, adjust the feet again.

NOTE

•If the washing machine is installed on a raised platform, it must be securely fastened in order to eliminate the risk of falling off.

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