LG F1612SBS, V2-B12X3W User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

WASHING MACHINE

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

EN ENGLISH

F1612SBS V2-B12X3W

MFL71485441

Rev.00_011020

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................3

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE .....................................................3

WARNING .........................................................................................................3

Disposal of Your Old Appliance .........................................................................7

INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 8

Parts and Specifications....................................................................................8

Installation Place Requirements......................................................................10

Unpacking the Appliance................................................................................. 11

Leveling the Appliance .................................................................................... 12

Connecting the Water Inlet Hose ....................................................................13

Installing the Drain Hose .................................................................................15

OPERATION .................................................................................16

Operation Overview ........................................................................................16

Preparing the Wash Load ...............................................................................16

Adding Detergents and Softeners ...................................................................18

Control Panel ..................................................................................................20

Programme Table ............................................................................................22

Extra Options and Functions ...........................................................................26

This manual may contain images or content different from the model you purchased.

This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer.

SMART FUNCTIONS .................................................................... 29

Using LG SmartThinQ Application ..................................................................29

Using Smart Diagnosis....................................................................................31

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 33

Cleaning After Every Wash .............................................................................33

Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ................................................................33

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 36

Before Calling for Service ...............................................................................36

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance.

The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below.

Safety Messages

This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk. Read the part with this symbol carefully and follow the instructions in order to avoid risk.

WARNING

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause the minor injury or damage to the product.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, injury or scalding to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Technical Safety

• 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.

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

• Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household only and not in applications such as:

− Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

− Farm houses;

− By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

− Bed and breakfast type environments;

− Areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes

• Use a new hose or hose-set supplied with the appliance. Reusing old hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage.

• The water pressure must be between 100 and 1000 kPa.

• The maximum capacity in some cycles for dry clothes to be washed is:

F1612SBS V2-B12X3W

12 kg

Installation

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

• This appliance should only be transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely.

• Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place. Do not install or store the appliance in any outdoor area, or any area that is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, or rain or temperatures below freezing.

• Tighten the drain hose to avoid separation.

• If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the socket outlet is loose, do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre.

• Do not plug multiple socket outlets, an extension power cable or adapter with this appliance.

• This appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the appliance, in such a way that a full opening of the appliance door is restricted.

• 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 power cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

• Do not modify the power plug provided with the appliance. If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Operation

• Do not attempt to separate any panels or disassemble the appliance.

• Do not apply any sharp objects to the control panel in order to operate the appliance.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance. All repairs and servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual. Use only authorized factory parts.

• Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.

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

• Do not leave the appliance door open. Children may hang on the door or crawl inside the appliance, causing damage or injury.

• Use new hose or hose-set supplied with the appliance. Reusing old hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage.

• Do not put in, wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as waxes, wax removers, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, drycleaning solvents, kerosene, petrol, spot removers, turpentine, vegetable oil, cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, etc.). Improper use can cause fire or explosion.

• Never reach into the appliance while it is operating. Wait until the drum has completely stopped.

• In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre.

• Do not push down the door excessively, when the appliance door is open.

• Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme.

• Do not use flammable gas and combustible substances (benzene, gasoline, thinner, petroleum, alcohol, etc.) near the appliance.

• If the drain hose or inlet hose is frozen during winter, use it only after thawing.

• Keep all washing detergents, softener and bleach away from children.

• Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet hands.

• Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it.

• Do not wash rugs, mats, shoes or pet blankets, or any other items other than clothes or sheets, in this machine.

• This appliance must only be used for domestic household purposes and should not be used in mobile applications.

• If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.), do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately.

Maintenance

• Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely removing any moisture and dust.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning the appliance. Setting the controls to the OFF or stand by position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

• Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always rip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet.

Disposal

• Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse.

• Dispose of all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and styrofoam) away from children. The packaging materials can cause suffocation.

• Remove the door before disposing of or discarding this appliance to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside.

Disposal of Your Old Appliance

• This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic products (WEEE) should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream.

• Old electrical products can contain hazardous substances so correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. Your old appliance may contain reusable parts that could be used to repair other products, and other valuable materials that can be recycled to conserve limited resources.

• You can take your appliance either to the shop where you purchased the product, or contact your local government waste office for details of your nearest authorised WEEE collection point. For the most up to date information for your country, please see www.lg.com/global/recycling.

INSTALLATION

Parts and Specifications

NOTE

• Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance.

Front View

a Control Panel b Detergent dispenser drawer c Drum d Door e Cover cap f Drain pump filter g Drain plug h Adjustable feet

Rear View

a Power plug b Transit bolts c Drain hose

Accessories

* This feature may vary depending on the model purchased.

a Cold water inlet hose* b Spanner c Caps for covering transit bolt holes* d Anti-slip sheets* e Elbow bracket for securing drain hose* f Tie strap*

Specifications

Model F1612SBS V2-B12X3W

Power Supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz

Dimension (Width x Depth x Height)

Product Weight 73 kg

• No further backflow protection required for connection to the water inlet.

600 mm X 610 mm X 850 mm

Installation Place Requirements

Before installing the appliance, check the following information to make sure that the appliance should be installed in a correct place.

Installation Location

• Install the appliance on a flat hard floor. (Allowable slope under the appliance: 1°)

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

• If it is impossible to avoid positioning the appliance next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove, an insulation (850 X 600 mm) covered with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted between the two appliances.

• Ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessible for an engineer in the event of a breakdown.

• With the appliance installed, adjust all four feet using the transit bolt spanner provided to ensure the appliance is stable, and a clearance of approximately 5 mm is left between the top of the appliance and the underside of any worktop.

• Additional clearance from the wall requires a minimum 100 mm for the rear and 20 mm for the right and left side.

5 mm

20 mm

WARNING

• This appliance must only be used for domestic household purposes and should not be used in mobile applications.

NOTE

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

Wooden Floors (Suspended Floors)

When installing the appliance on wooden floors, use rubber cups to prevent the appliance from excessive vibration and unbalance.

• To prevent vibration, we recommend you to place rubber cups a at least 15 mm thick of the each foot of the appliance, secured to at least two floor beams with screws.

100 mm

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

• Fit the rubber cups to reduce vibration.

NOTE

• You can purchase rubber cups (Part No. 4620ER4002B) from the LG Electronics service centre.

Ventilation

• Make sure that air circulation around the appliance should not be impeded by carpets, rugs, etc.

Ambient Temperature

• Do not install the appliance in rooms where freezing temperatures 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 winter and temperatures are below freezing, place the appliance at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation.

• Connect the appliance 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 appliance must only be carried out by the qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your LG Electronics service centre.

• Power outlet must be at least 1 meter of either side of the location of the appliance.

WARNING

• The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Unpacking the Appliance

Lifting the Appliance Off the Foam Base

* This feature may vary depending on the model purchased.

After removing the carton and shipping

material, lift the appliance off the foam base. Make sure the tub support a* comes off with the base and is not stuck to the bottom of the appliance.

If you must lay the appliance down to remove

the carton base b, always protect the side of the appliance and lay it carefully on its side. Do not lay the appliance on its front or back.

Electrical Connection

• Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.

• Always unplug the appliance and turn of f the water inlet after use.

Removing the Bolt Assemblies

Starting with the bottom two transit bolts a, use

the spanner (included) to fully loosen all transit bolts by turning them counterclockwise.

Remove the bolt assemblies by wiggling them

slightly while pulling them out.

Install the hole caps.

• Locate the hole caps b included in the

accessory pack or attached on the back.

Adjusting and Leveling the Feet

When installing the appliance, the appliance should be aligned and perfectly level. If the appliance is not aligned and level properly, the appliance may be damaged or may not operate properly.

Turn the adjustable feet as required if the floor

is uneven.

• Do not insert pieces of wood etc. under the feet.

• Make sure that all four feet should be stable and resting on the floor.

Check if the appliance is perfectly level using a

spirit level a.

Leveling the Appliance

Checking the Leveling

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

Secure the adjusting feet with the lock nuts b

by turning counterclockwise against the bottom of the appliance.

Check if all lock nuts at the bottom of the

appliance are secured properly.

NOTE

• Proper placement and leveling of the appliance will ensure long, regular, and reliable operation.

• The appliance must be 100% horizontal and stand firmly in position.

• It must not ‘Seesaw’ across corners under the load.

• Do not let the feet of the appliance get wet. Failure to do so may cause vibration or noise.

Using Anti-Slip Sheets

This feature may vary depending on the models purchased.

If you install the appliance on a slippery surface, it may move because of excessive vibration. Incorrect leveling may cause malfunction through noise and vibration. If this occurs, install the anti-slip sheets under the leveling feet and adjust the level.

Clean the floor to attach the anti-slip sheets.

• Use a dry rag to remove and clean foreign objects and moisture. If moisture remains, the anti-slip sheets may slip.

Place the adhesive side a of the anti-slip

sheets on the floor.

• The most effective way is to install the anti- slip sheets under the front feet. If it is difficult to place the sheets under the front feet of the appliance, attach them under the rear feet.

Put the appliance on the anti-slip sheets.

• Do not attach the adhesive side a of anti-slip sheets to the feet of the appliance.

NOTE

• Additional anti-slip sheets are available at LG Electronics service centre

Connecting the Water Inlet Hose

Note for Connection

• Water pressure must be between 100 kPa and 1000 kPa (1.0‒10.0 kgf/cm²). If the water pressure is more than 1000 kPa, a decompression device should be installed.

• Do not overtighten the water inlet hose to all valves.

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

Adjust the level after placing the appliance in

the installation area.

Checking the Rubber Seal on the Water Inlet Hose

Two rubber seals a are supplied with the water inlet hoses. They are used to prevent water leaks. Make sure that the connection to taps should be sufficiently tight.

Connecting Hose to Water Tap

NOTE

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

Connecting Hose to the Appliance

Screw the water line to the water supply on the back of the appliance.

NOTE

• After completing connection, if water leaks from the hose, repeat the same steps. Use the most conventional type of tap for the water supply. If the tap is square or too big, remove the guide plate before inserting the tap into the adaptor.

• Make sure that the hose should not be kinked or trapped.

Screw - Type Hose to Tap with Thread

Screw the hose connection to the water supply, which has ¾” threaded union.

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