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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................... |
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Important Safety Instructions............................................................... |
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Disposal of your old appliance ............................................................ |
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INSTALLATION....................................................... |
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Specifications....................................................................................... |
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Installation Place Requirements........................................................... |
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Unpacking and Removing Transit Bolts............................................... |
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Using Anti-Slip Sheets (Optional)......................................................... |
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Wooden Floors (Suspended Floors).................................................... |
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Leveling the Appliance......................................................................... |
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Connecting Supply Hose...................................................................... |
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Installation of Drain Hose..................................................................... |
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Electrical Connections (In the UK Only)............................................... |
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OPERATION............................................................ |
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Using the Appliance............................................................................. |
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Sorting Laundry.................................................................................... |
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Adding Cleaning Products.................................................................... |
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Control Panel....................................................................................... |
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Programme Table................................................................................. |
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Appliance Settings............................................................................... |
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Option Programme............................................................................... |
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Dry (Optional)....................................................................................... |
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SMART FUNCTIONS.............................................. |
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Using SmartThinQ Application............................................................. |
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Using Smart Diagnosis™ .................................................................... |
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Smart Diagnosis™ Through the Customer Information Centre |
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MAINTENANCE....................................................... |
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Cleaning Your Washing Machine......................................................... |
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Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter.............................................................. |
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Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter............................................................ |
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Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer........................................................... |
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Tub Clean (Optional)............................................................................ |
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Caution on Freezing During Winter...................................................... |
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TROUBLESHOOTING............................................. |
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Diagnosing Problems........................................................................... |
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Error Messages.................................................................................... |
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WARRANTY............................................................ |
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OPERATING DATA.................................................. |
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the product.
The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below.
This symbol is displayed to the 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 the product.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Children in the Household
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.
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.
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Installation
••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.
••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, rain, or temperatures below freezing.
••Tighten the drain hose to avoid separation. Splashing of water may cause electric shock.
••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.
••The 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 tumble dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted.
••Do not plug multiple socket outlets, an extension power cable or adapter with this appliance.
••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 grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is properly 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 person if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
••Do not modify the power cord 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 use a sharp object like drill or pin to press or separate an operation unit.
••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 spray the water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.
••Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
••Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.
••Do not leave this 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.
••Never reach into this appliance while it is operating. Wait until the drum has completely stopped.
••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 wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, drycleaning solvents, kerosene, vegetable oil, cooking oil, etc.). Improper use can cause fire or an explosion.
••In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre.
••Do not lean or push down on the door excessively, when the appliance door is open.
••Do not touch the door during steam or drying programmes.
••Do not use flammable gas and combustible substances (benzene, gasoline, thinner, petroleum, alcohol, etc.) near the appliance.
••If the drain hose or supply 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.
••When pulling out the power plug from an outlet, hold the power plug, not the cable.
••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.
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Maintenance
••Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely removing any moisture and dust.
••Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the appliance.
••Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet.
Technical Safety for Using the Dryer
••Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance.
••Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, vegetable oil, acetone, alcohol, petroleum, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the appliance.
••Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
••Never stop this appliance before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
••This appliance is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
••Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in this appliance.
Disposal
••Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse.
••Dispose of the all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and styrofoam) away from children. The packaging material can cause suffocatoion.
••Remove the door before disposing of or discarding this appliance to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside.
••Before the washing machine is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid to prevent children from climbing inside.
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Disposal of your old appliance
1.This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic products (WEEE) should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream.
2.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.
3.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
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INSTALLATION
Specifications
Transit bolts
Power plug
Drawer
Control panel
Drum
Door
Drain hose
Drain plug
Drain pump filter
Cover cap (Location may vary depending on products)
Adjustable feet
••Power supply : 220‒240 V~, 50 Hz
••Size : 600 mm (W) x 640 mm (D) x 850 mm (H)
••Product weight : 74 kg
••Wash Capacity : 12 kg (Wash) / 8 kg (Dry)
••Permissible water pressure : 0.1 ‒ 1.0 MPa (1.0 ‒ 10.0 kgf / cm2)
Accessories
Cold Supply Hose |
Spanner |
Elbow Bracket |
Caps for covering |
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Tie strap
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Installation Place Requirements
Location
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Level Floor : Allowable slope under the entire appliance is 1°.
Power Outlet : Must be within 1.5 meters of either side of the location of the appliance.
•• Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance.
Additional Clearance : For the wall, 10 cm: rear /2 cm: right & left side
•• Do not place or store laundry products on top of the appliance at any time.
•• These products may damage the finish or controls.
WARNING
•• The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Positioning
•• Install the appliance on a flat hard floor.
•• Make sure that air circulation around the appliance 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 appliance.
•• If it is impossible to avoid positioning the appliance next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove, an insulation (85x60 cm) covered with aluminum foil on the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted between the two appliances.
•• Do not install your 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.
•• 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 work-top.
•• 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.
WARNING
•• This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft etc.
Electrical Connection
•• Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.
•• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use.
•• Connect the appliance to an earthed socket in accordance with the 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 qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local service centre.
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Unpacking and Removing Transit Bolts
1 Lift the appliance off the foam base.
•• After removing the carton and shipping material, lift the appliance off the foam base. Make sure the tub support 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, always protect the side of the appliance and lay it carefully on its side. Do not lay the appliance on its front or back.
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•• Starting with the bottom two transit bolts, 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.
Transit
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3 Install the hole caps.
•• Locate the hole caps included in the accessory pack and install them in the shipping bolt holes.
Cap
NOTE
•• Save the bolt assemblies for future use. To prevent damage to internal components, Do not transport the washing machine without reinstalling the transit bolts.
•• Failure to remove transit bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent damage to the washing machine. The cord is secured to the back of the washing machine with
a shipping bolt to help prevent operation with transit bolts in place.
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Using Anti-Slip Sheets (Optional)
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.
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•• It is most effective to install the anti-slip sheets under the front legs. If it is difficult to place the pads under the front legs, place them under the back legs.
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Adhesive side
4 Ensure the appliance is level.
•• Push or rock the top edges of the appliance gently to make sure that the appliance does not rock. If the appliance rocks, level the appliance again.
NOTE
•• You can obtain anti-slip sheets from the LG Service
Centre.
Wooden Floors (Suspended
Floors)
•• Wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration.
•• To reduce vibration we recommend you place rubber cups at least 15 mm thick under each foot of the appliance, secured to at least two floor beams with screws.
Rubber Cup
•• 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
•• Proper placement and leveling of the washing machine will ensure long, regular, and reliable operation.
•• The washing machine must be 100% horizontal and stand firmly in position.
•• It must not ‘Seesaw’ across corners under the load.
•• The installation surface must be clean, free from floor wax and other lubricant coatings.
•• Do not let the feet of the washing machine get wet. Failure to do so may cause vibration or noise.
•• You can obtain rubber cups (p/no.4620ER4002B) from the LG Service Centre.
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Leveling the Appliance
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 appliance is level, tighten the lock nuts up towards the base of the appliance. All lock nuts must be tightened.
Connecting Supply Hose
•• Water supply pressure must be between 0.1 MPa and
1.0 MPa (1.0‒10.0 kgf/cm2).
•• Do not strip or crossthread when connecting supply hose to the valve.
•• If the water supply pressure is more than 1.0 MPa, a decompression device should be installed.
•• Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if necessary.
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Lower |
Lock nut
Tighten all 4 lock nuts securely
Diagonal Check
•• When pushing down the edges of the appliance top plate diagonally, the appliance should not move up and down at all (Check both directions). If the
appliance rocks when pushing the machine top plate diagonally, adjust the feet again.
NOTE
•• Timber or suspended type flooring may contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance.
•• If the washing machine is installed on a raised platform, it must be securely fastened in order to eliminate the risk of falling off.
Checking the Rubber Seal on the Supply Hose
Two rubber seals are supplied with the water supply hoses.
They are used for preventing water leaks. Make sure the connection to taps is sufficiently tight.
Hose connector
Rubber seal
Hose connector
Rubber seal
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Connecting Hose to Water Tap
Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Thread
Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap.
3 Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight connection.
Tighten the four fixing screws.
4 Push the supply hose vertically upwards so that the rubber seal within the hose can adhere completely to the tap and then tighten it by screwing it to the right.
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Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap Without Thread
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2 Remove the guide plate if the tap is too large to fit the adapter.
Guide plate
Plate
Supply
hose
Connecting One Touch Type Hose to Tap Without Thread
1 Unscrew the adapter ring plate and loose the four fixing screws.
Ring plate
2 Remove the guide plate if the tap is too large to fit the adapter.
Guide plate
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3 Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal forms a watertight connection.
Tighten the four fixing screws and the adapter ring plate .
Connecting Hose to Appliance(Optional)
Attach the hot water line to the hot water supply on the back of the washer. Attach the cold water line to the cold water supply on the back of the washer.
Hot Water supply
4 Pull the connector latch plate down, push the supply hose onto the adapter, and release the connector latch plate. Make sure the adapter locks into place.
Latch plate
NOTE
•• After connecting the supply 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.
Cold Water supply
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. In case the tap is square or too big, remove the guide plate before inserting the tap into the adaptor.
Using the Horizontal Tap
Horizontal tap
Extension tap
Square tap
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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 appliance may not drain or may drain 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 it back into the appliance. This will cause abnormal noise.
about 100 cm
about 145 cm
about 105 cm max. 100 cm
•• 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
Tie strap
max. 100 cm
Electrical Connections (In the UK
Only)
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
This appliance must be earthed.
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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 green and yellow wire 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 blue wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black.
The brown wire 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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OPERATION
Using the Appliance
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2 Add cleaning products and/or detergent and softener.
•• Add the proper amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser drawer. If desired, add bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate areas of the dispenser.
Choose the desired washing cycle.
•• Press the Cycle button repeatedly or turn the cycle selector knob until the desired cycle is selected.
Begin cycle.
•• Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle.
The washing machine will agitate briefly without water to measure the weight of the load. If the Start/Pause button is not pressed within 60 minutes, the washing machine will shut off and all settings will be lost.
3 Turn on the washing machine.
•• Press the Power button to turn on the washing machine.
6 End of cycle.
•• When the cycle is finished, a melody will sound.
Immediately remove your clothing from the washing machine to reduce wrinkling. Check around the door seal when removing the load for small items that may be caught in the seal.
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