LG FH8G5XDN3 Owner’s Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
MINI WASHER
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
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................... 4
Disposal of Your Old Appliance .................................................................. 9
INSTALLATION ......................................................................10
Parts ......................................................................................................... 10
Accessories .............................................................................................. 11
Specifications ........................................................................................... 11
Installation Place Requirements ............................................................... 12
Stacking Mini Washer ............................................................................... 13
Connecting the Supply Hose .................................................................... 14
Installing the Drain Hose .......................................................................... 16
Leveling the Appliance .............................................................................. 17
OPERATION ...........................................................................19
Using the Appliance .................................................................................. 19
Sorting Laundry ........................................................................................ 20
Using the Door and Drawer ...................................................................... 21
Adding Cleaning Products ........................................................................ 22
Control Panel ............................................................................................ 24
Programme Table ..................................................................................... 26
Option Programme ................................................................................... 28
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 the Smart Diagnosis™ Function ..................................................... 29
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................31
Cleaning Your Washing Machine .............................................................. 31
Tub Clean ................................................................................................. 32
Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter .................................................................. 32
Caution on Freezing During Winter .......................................................... 33
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................35
Diagnosing Problems ............................................................................... 35
Error Messages ........................................................................................ 40
Rev.01_090116
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion, re, death, electric shock,
injury or scalding to persons when using this product, follow
basic precautions, 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.
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EN
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.
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.
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EN
•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.
•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 qualied 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 t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied
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 qualied service personnel
unless specically recommended in this Owner’s Manual. Use only
authorized factory parts.
•Use new hose or hose-set supplied with the appliance. Reusing old
hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage.
•Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving.
•Keep the area underneath and around the appliance free of
combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
•Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.
•Do not leave the appliance door open. Children may hang on the
door or crawl inside the appliance, causing damage or injury.
•Never reach into the 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 re or explosion.
•In case of ood, 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.
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•Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme.
•Do not use ammable 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.
•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.
•If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.),
do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area
immediately.
•Do not operate Mini Washer with two or more Mini Washers
stacked.
•To avoid breaking the door glass, do not push too hard on the door
when closing.
•Do not step on Mini Washer.
•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.
•Do not open or close the door by foot.
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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 rmly and pull straight out from the socket
outlet.
•Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.
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
EN
• 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 ofce 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
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Parts
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6
3
1
2
4
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5
10
9
7
8
1
Door
2
Drum
3
Stacking Switch
Control Panel
5
Drawer
7
Power Plug
8
Water Drain Hose
9
Leveling Feet
Pause Button
11
Remote Sensor
Water Supply Hose
10
Accessories
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Water supply hose
(for cold water)
Anti-slip sheets
(2EA)
Cable ties
(2EA)
• Different accessories may apply to each model.
• The stacking holder is for preventing independent operation.
• Remote control is available for purchase online or through the LG Electronics Customer Information
Centre.
• Depending on the installation environment, you may have to purchase a separate drain hose
connector.
Connecting
supply hose
Detergent
measuring
cup
Hose clips
(2EA)
Water drain hose Water supply hose
Bracket (Front) Bracket (Back) Spanner
Screws
(40EA) / (5EA)
connector
Stacking holder Remote control
Water drain hose
connector
(optional)
Specications
Power supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
Size 595 mm (W) X 659 mm (D) X 364 mm(H)
Product weight 43 kg
Permissible water pressure 0.1 - 0.8 Mpa (1.0 - 8.0 kgf / cm²)
Wash capacity 2 kg
• Appearance and specications may change without notice to improve the quality of the product.
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Installation Place
Requirements
Location
135 cm
123 cm
125 cm
2 cm
107 cm
*125 cm
10 cm
*125 cm: minimum space for installation
Level oor : 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 : 5 cm at the sides and 10
cm behind the unit.
• Do not place or store laundry products on top
of the appliance at any time. These products
may damage the nish 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 at hard oor.
• Make sure that air circulation around the
appliance is not impeded by carpets, rugs, etc.
• Never try to correct any unevenness in the
oor 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.
60 cm
5 cm5 cm
• 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.
• 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 a transit bolt spanner to ensure
the appliance is stable, and a clearance of
approximately 20 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.
• Do not use a drip pan as it can block the
drawer. Using the drip pan may result in
increased vibration and noise during operation.
WARNING
• This appliance 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 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 qualied personnel. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury
or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
service centre.
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Stacking Mini Washer
Stacking holder
Bracket (Front)
Bracket (Back)
Bracket
(Front)
Tilt Main Washer.
1
Assemble the bracket (front) and stacking
2
holder at the bottom of Main Washer.
Bracket
(Back)
Stacking holder
Pull and save the foam block for future use.
3
If Mini Washer must be moved in the future,
the foam block will help prevent damage to
Mini Washer during transportation.
NOTE
• To prevent damage, do not remove the
foam block until Mini Washer is at the nal
location.
Turn the top cover about 180 degrees.
4
Cover the upper hole with the top cover and
install 4 short screws to x it in place.
Place the bracket (back) on the back side of
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Mini Washer and assemble with each of the
4 screws.
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Place Main Washer on top of Mini Washer.
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• Make sure the 4 legs are totally locked and
the holes of Mini Washer align with the
holes of Main Washer.
Washer leg
Install the 14 long screws at each corner
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to securely attach Main Washer to Mini
Washer.
• First, insert screws on each side. Then
insert screws on the front and back side.
NOTE
• It can be difcult to assemble if it is not
assembled in the proper order.
1
1
2
Washer leg
3
Connecting the Supply Hose
• Water supply pressure must be between 0.1
MPa and 0.8 MPa (1.0‒8.0 kgf/cm2).
• Do not strip or crossthread when connecting
supply hose to the valve.
• If the water supply pressure is more than
0.8 MPa, a decompression device should be
installed.
• Periodically check the condition of the hose
and replace the hose if necessary.
• Contact the service centre if there is no rubber
seal.
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
sufciently tight.
Hose connector
Rubber seal
Turn the feet of Main Washer slightly until it
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is snugged up against Mini Washer.
WARNING
• Mini Washer will not work as a standalone unit.
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Hose connector
Rubber seal
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