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.
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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
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:
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Technical Safety
• 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.
• 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 used:
F4R5TYG**F4R5VYG**
8 kg9 kg
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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 the appliance into multiple outlet sockets, power boards,
or an extension power cable.
• 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.
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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.
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• 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
grip 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.
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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 is only available on some models.
a Cold water inlet hose*
b Spanner
c Caps for covering transit bolt holes*
d Elbow bracket for securing drain hose*
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Specifications
ModelF4R5TYG**F4R5VYG**
Power Supply220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
Dimension
(Width x Depth x Height)
Product Weight 63 kg
• No further backflow protection required for connection to the water inlet.
600 mm X 560 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 floor. (Allowable
slope under the appliance: 1°)
• Never try to level any uneven floor by putting
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.
• When installing the appliance, adjust all four feet
using the transit bolt spanner which makes the
appliance stable, and leave approximate 5 mm
for a clearance between the top of the appliance
and the underside of any worktop.
• Additional clearance should have 100 mm for
the wall and 20 mm for rear, right and left side.
WARNING
• This appliance must only be used for domestic
household purposes and should not be used in
mobile applications.
20 mm
100 mm
5 mm
20 mm
NOTE
• If the appliance is installed on a raised platform,
it must be securely fastened in order to eliminate
the risk of falling off.
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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.
• 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.
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.
Electrical Connection
• Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn of f the
water inlet after use.
• 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.
• Power outlet must be at least 1 meter of either
side of the appliance.
CAUTION
• This appliance must only be used for domestic
household purposes and should not be used in
mobile applications.
• If the appliance is installed on the unstable
floor (e.g. wooden floor), the warranty does not
cover any damages and cost occured due to the
installation on the unstable floor.
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.
WARNING
• 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.
• The power plug must be plugged into an
appropriate socket outlet that is installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
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Unpacking the Appliance
Remove the bolt assemblies by wiggling them
2
slightly while pulling them out.
Lifting the Appliance Off the Foam
Base
* This feature is only available on some models.
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.
*
Removing the Bolt Assemblies
Starting with the bottom transit bolts a, use
1
the spanner (included) to fully loosen all transit
bolts by turning them counterclockwise.
Install the hole caps.
3
• Locate the hole caps b included in the
accessory pack or attached on the back.
Levelling the Appliance
Checking the Level
Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary
noise and vibration. Check whether the appliance is
perfectly level after installation.
• If the appliance rocks when pushing the top
plate of the appliance diagonally, adjust the feet
again.
Adjusting and Levelling 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.
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Turn the adjustable feet as required if the floor
1
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
2
spirit level a.
NOTE
• Proper placement and levelling of the appliance
will ensure long, regular, and reliable operation.
• The appliance must be level 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.
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.
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.
Secure the adjusting feet with the lock nuts b
3
by turning counterclockwise against the bottom
of the appliance.
Check if all lock nuts at the bottom of the
4
appliance are secured properly.
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