LG T1866NEHT2A User manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

OPERATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Parts and Specifications

Installation Place Requirements

Connecting the Water Inlet Hose

Installing the Drain Hose

Levelling the Appliance

Operation Overview

Preparing Laundry

Control Panel

Washing Programme

Option Programme

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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...............................................................	4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................	4
INSTALLATION.............................................................................	10
Parts and Specifications..................................................................................	10
Installation Place Requirements......................................................................	12
Connecting the Water Inlet Hose.....................................................................	13
Installing the Drain Hose..................................................................................	15
Levelling the Appliance....................................................................................	17
OPERATION..................................................................................	18
Operation Overview.........................................................................................	18
Preparing Laundry...........................................................................................	19
Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches...................................................	20
Control Panel...................................................................................................	22
Washing Programme.......................................................................................	24
Option Programme..........................................................................................	25
SMART FUNCTIONS....................................................................	29
Using Smart Diagnosis....................................................................................	29
MAINTENANCE.............................................................................	30
Cleaning after Every Wash..............................................................................	30
Cleaning the Appliance Periodically.................................................................	30
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................	33
Before Calling for Service................................................................................	33
No Limited Warranty........................................................................................	40

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.

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 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.

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

•• 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

•• The inlet water pressure must be between 30 and 800 kPa.

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

T1666NEFTW / T1666NEFT	T1766NEFTF
16 kg	17 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, rain, or temperatures below freezing.

•• Make sure the power plug is completely pushed into the power outlet.

•• Do not plug the appliance into multiple outlet sockets or an extension power cable.

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

•• 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 equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket 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.

•• Tighten and secure the drain hose at connecting ends to avoid separation.

•• For models with only one inlet water supply valve, do not connect to hot water. Connect to cold water only.

Operation

•• Do not use a sharp object such as a knife or scissors to tamper with, or operate the unit.

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

•• Do not 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 a water leak from the appliance, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre.

•• Turn off water taps to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. Check the

condition of the fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5 years.

•• Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances (ether, benzene, alcohol, chemical, LPG, combustible spray, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance.

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

•• 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 put your hand, foot or anything under the appliance while the appliance is in operation.

•• Avoid touching any water that is drained from the appliance during the wash.

•• Make sure that drainage is working properly. If water is not drained properly, your floor may get flooded.

•• If, during spinning, opening the door does not stop the drum within about 10 seconds, immediately discontinue operating the appliance and contact your dealer or LG Electronics service centre.

•• Do not use a power outlet, wiring equipment and extension cord of which the electric capacity is lower than the appliance’s rated capacity.

•• When the air temperature is high and the water temperature is low, condensation may occur and thus wet the floor.

•• Wipe off dirt or dust on the contacts of the power plug.

•• Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances. If the HOT water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all Hot water taps and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical

appliance which is connected to the HOT water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

Maintenance

•• Remove the power plug when you clean the appliance.

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

•• 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 outlet socket.

•• Only qualified service personnel from LG Electronics service centre should disassemble, repair, or modify the appliance. Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you move and install the appliance in a different location.

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.

NOTE

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

Front View

* This feature is only available on some models.

ADoor

BTempered Glass

CDispenser Drawer

DBleach Dispenser

EDrum

FLevelling Feet

GDrain Hose*

HControl Panel

ILint Filter

JPower Cord

KHot and Cold Water Inlets

Accessories

* This feature is only available on some models.




or	or	or	Tie strap (Optional)

2 water supply hoses	Drain hose	Anti-rat cover (Optional) Screw for Anti-rat cover
(Hot + Cold)		(Optional)
(Hot + Cold)

Specifications

Model	T1666NEFT		T1666NEFTW	T1766NEFTF
Power Supply	220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz			220 V ~, 50 Hz
Size (Width x Depth x Height)		632 mm x 670 mm x 1020 mm

Product Weight			44.5 kg

Before installing the appliance, check the following information in order to install the appliance in a correct place.

Installation Location

•• Install the appliance on a flat floor of hard material that is strong enough to support a fully loaded appliance. (Allowable slope under the appliance: 1º)

•• 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 (85 X 60 cm) 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 a service technician in the event of a breakdown.

•• Additional clearance for the wall should have 10 cm for the rear and 2 cm for right and left side.

10 cm

2 cm

WARNING

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

NOTE

•• Do not install this appliance on a raised surface or platform, plinth or stand. It may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.

Ventilation

•• Make sure that air circulation around the appliance is not 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.

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.

•• Power outlet must be within 1.5 meters of either side of the appliance.

WARNING

•• 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 the LG Electronics service centre.

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

Before connecting the water inlet hose to the water tap, check the hose fitting type and then choose the correct instruction.

Note for Connection

•• Water supply pressure must be between 30 kPa and 800 kPa (0.3 - 8.0 kgf / cm²). If the water supply pressure is more than 800 kPa, a decompression device should be installed.

•• Do not overtighten the water inlet hose to the valve.

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

Checking the Rubber Seal

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

Connecting the Hose to the Water Tap

Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Thread

Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap.

Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap Without Thread

1 Loose the 4 fixing screws A.

3 Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal is connected to be watertight. Tighten the 4 fixing screws.

4 Push the inlet hose C vertically upwards so that the rubber seal within the hose can

adhere completely to the tap and then tighten the hose by screwing it to the right.

Connecting One Touch Type Hose to Tap Without Thread

1	Unscrew the adapter ring plate D and loose
	the 4 fixing screws.

2	Remove the guide plate E if the tap is too
	large to fit the adapter.

3 Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal is connected to be

watertight. Tighten the 4 fixing screws and the adapter ring plate.

4 Pull the connector latch plate F down, push the inlet hose onto the adapter, and release the connector latch plate. Make sure the adapter locks into place.

NOTE

•• After connecting the water 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 the Hose to the Appliance

Screw the water inlet hose to the water inlet valve on the back of the appliance.

•• Do not connect the hose to the hot water supply for models with one water inlet. Connect to the cold water supply only.

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 that the tap is square or too big, remove the guide plate before inserting the tap into the adaptor.

Before connecting the drain hose, check your drain hose model and choose the correct instruction.

Installing the Drain Hose with the Elbow Bracket

The drain hose must not be placed higher than 120 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.

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•• If the drain hose is too long, do not force the drain hose further into the drain outlet. This will cause abnormal noise.

•• When installing the drain hose to a sink, secure it tightly with the some string, cable tie, or chain.

NOTE

•• The discharge height should be approximately 90 - 120 cm from the floor.

Installing the Drain Hose without the Elbow Bracket

1	Push the elbow hose toward the body of the
	appliance.

2 To change the direction of the hose, pull out the elbow hose and change the direction.

Repeat Step 1.

•• The outlet of the drain hose should not be submerged in water.

•• Make sure the drain hose is not kinked.

Positioning the Drain Hose

•• The length of the drain hose should not exceed 300 cm. Do not place the drain hose more than 6 cm above the threshold.

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 the appliance is not perfectly level, turn the adjustable feet until the appliance no longer wobbles.

•• Turn the adjustable feet clockwise to raise or turn the adjustable feet counterclockwise to lower from front-to-back, side-to-side and corner-to-corner.

NOTE

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

•• Timber or suspended type flooring will contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance. Reinforcing or bracing the timber floor may need to stop or reduce excessive noise and vibration.

•• Do not install the appliance on any elevated surface or platform, as it may become unstable and cause serious injury and damage.

•• If the appliance is installed on a uneven, weak or tilted floor causing excessive vibration, spin failure or UE error can occur. It must be placed on a firm and level floor to prevent spin failure.

Using the Appliance

Before the first wash, select the Normal programme and add a half amount of detergent. Start the appliance without laundry.

•• This will remove residue and water from the drum that may have been left during manufacturing.

1 Sort laundry and load items.

•• Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, colour and item size as needed. Open the door and load items into the appliance.

2 Add detergent, fabric softener and/or bleach.

•• 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.

3 Turn on the appliance.

•• Press the POWER button to turn on the appliance.

4 Choose the desired wash cycle.

•• Press the Program button repeatedly until the desired programme is selected.

•• Select the option button to adjust wash temperature, spin speed, etc. Refer to a fabric care label of your clothes for any warning or special instructions.

5 Begin cycle.

•• Press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle.

•• The appliance will agitate briefly without water to measure the weight of the laundry.

•• If the START/PAUSE button is not pressed within a certain time, the appliance will shut off and all settings will be lost.

6 End of cycle.

•• When the cycle is finished, a melody will sound. Immediately remove your clothing from the appliance to reduce wrinkling.

NOTE

•• The Auto Restart function allows the cycle to restart by itself in case of power failure. It resumes from the stage where it stopped.

Sort laundry for best washing results, and then prepare laundry according to the symbols on the care labels.

Sorting the Clothes

•• For best washing results, sort your clothes according to a care label stating fabric type and washing temperature. Adjust the spin speed to wash them.

•• Soil level (Heavy, Normal, Light): Separate clothes according to soil level. If possible, do not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled ones.

•• Colour (White, Lights, Darks): Wash separately dark or dyed clothes from whites or light colours. Mixing dyed clothes with light clothes can result in dye transfer or discolouration of lighter clothes.

•• Lint (Lint producers, Collectors): Wash separately lint producing fabrics from lint collecting fabrics. Lint producers can result in pilling and linting on the lint collectors.

Checking the Fabric Care Label

This will tell you about the fabric content of your clothes and how it should be washed.

Symbols on the Care Labels

Symbol	Wash / Fabric type
	•• Normal Wash
	•• Cotton, Mixed Fabrics
	•• Easy Care
	•• Synthetic, Mixed Fabrics

	•• Special Delicate Wash
	•• Delicates

	•• Hand Wash Only
	•• Wool, Silk

	•• Do not wash

NOTE

•• The dashes under the symbol give you information about the type of fabric and the maximum allowance of mechanical stress.

Checking the Laundry before Loading

•• Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half of total load.

•• Do not wash single small items. Add 1 - 2 similar items to the load to prevent an out-of- balance load.

•• Make sure to empty all pockets. Items such as nails, hair clips, matches, pens, coins and keys can cause irreparable damage to both your appliance and clothes.

•• Wash delicates (stockings, underwired bras) in a wash net.

•• Close zippers, hooks and strings to make sure that these items do not snag other clothes.

•• Pre-treat dirt and stains by saturating the dirt and stains with dissolved detergent and brushing them in order to remove dirt.

CAUTION

•• Do not wash or spin any item labelled or known to be water-proof or water-resistant, even if the product care label on the item permits machine washing. Failure to follow these instructions could result in severe damage to your washing load, your appliance and/or property damage as a result of abnormal load friction or vibration of the appliance.

−− Examples of water-proof or water-resistant items include certain mattress pads, mattress covers, rain gear, camping gear, skiing apparel, outdoor gear and similar items.

Adding Detergents,

Softeners and Bleaches

Detergent Dosage

•• Detergent should be selected according to fabric type, colour, soil level and washing temperature and should be used according to the detergent manufacturer’s instructions.

•• Too much detergent results in excessive suds which cause poor washing.

•• When you use liquid detergent, follow the guidelines provided by the detergent manufacturer.

•• You can pour liquid detergent directly into the main detergent drawer if you are starting the wash cycle immediately. It is also recommended that it be added into the drum when loading the clothes.

•• Do not use liquid detergent if you are using Delay function, or if you have selected

Pre Wash+Normal option, as the liquid may harden.

•• Reduce the amount of detergent if too many suds are formed.

•• Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the laundry. For best results, avoid oversudsing.

•• Refer to the label of the clothes, before choosing the detergent and water temperature.

•• Use only suitable detergents for the respective type of clothing:

−− General powdered detergents for all types of fabric

−− Powdered detergents for delicate fabric

−− Liquid detergents for all types of fabric or designated detergents only for wool

•• For better washing performance and whitening, use detergent that contains general powdered bleach.

•• Detergent is dispensed from the dispenser at the beginning of the cycle.

•• Dilute liquid detergent with water, pour into the drum and start the cycle.

CAUTION

•• Using liquid detergent without diluting, or leaving laundry for a long time after pouring diluted liquid detergent into the drum might cause the clothes to be damaged, bleached, discoloured.

NOTE

•• Do not let the detergent harden. Doing so may lead to blockages, poor rinse performance or odour.

•• Full load: According to manufacturer’s recommendation.

•• Part load: 3/4 of the normal amount

•• Minimum load: 1/2 of full load

Adding Detergents

•• Add the measured amount of detergent into the detergent compartment A.

•• Use more detergent if you have hard water, large items, greasy or oily soils or lower water temperature.

•• Soap flakes or granulated soap powders should not be used in the appliance. When washing woollens, remember to use detergent suitable for washing woollens.

NOTE

•• Use the appropriate amount of detergent. Too much detergent, bleach or softener may cause an overflow or a malfunction.

Adding Fabric Softeners

•• Add a fabric softener to the maximum fill line.

•• If the softener is concentrated, then it should be diluted.

•• Close the dispenser drawer gently.

•• Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days. Fabric softener may harden.

•• Softener will automatically be added during the last rinse cycle.

•• Do not open the drawer when water is being supplied.

•• Solvents (benzene, etc.) must never be used.

NOTE

•• Pouring excessive fabric softener over the maximum fill line can cause it to dispense too early, which may stain clothes.

•• Do not pour fabric softener directly onto the laundry, doing so will cause staining on the clothes that will be difficult to remove.

Adding Liquid Bleaches

•• Before starting the appliance, pour the measured amount of bleach directly into the bleach dispenser A. Avoid splashing or overfilling.

•• Mix powdered bleach with water to a liquid consistency and pour it into the bleach dispenser.

•• Check clothing care label for special instructions and separate the laundry to be bleached.

•• Dilute liquid chlorine bleach with water.

•• Measure the recommended amount of liquid bleach carefully according to instructions on the bottle.

CAUTION

•• Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto laundry or into the wash basket. This may cause change of colour or damage to the laundry.

•• Do not pour powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. Powdered bleach may harden, so it will block the bleach dispenser.

Control Panel Features

Press & Hold 3 seconds for Extra Function

A POWER Button

•• Press the POWER button to turn on or off the appliance.

•• The appliance automatically turns off once a certain time has passed after the wash has completed.

B START/PAUSE Button

•• Press the START/PAUSE button to start or pause a wash cycle.

•• Press the START/PAUSE button to stop a wash cycle temporarily.

NOTE

•• If the START/PAUSE button is not pressed within a certain time, the appliance will shut off and all settings will be lost.

C Program Button

•• Programmes are available according to the laundry type.

•• The lamp will light up to indicate the selected programme.

D Extra Options and Functions

•• You can use the extra options and functions to customize the programmes.

E Cycle Status Indicator

•• The cycle status indicator is turned on before the start.

•• The cycle status indicator blinks during that process, and then the indicator turns off when that process has completed.

F Display

•• The display shows the settings, remaining estimated time, options, and status messages. When the appliance is turned on, the default settings in the display will light up.

•• 18:88 : When a programme is selected, the default time for that programme is displayed. The time can change as options are selected.

−− If the display shows -:--, then the time will be displayed after the load sensing has detected the laundry size.

−− The time shown is only an estimate. Several external factors (laundry size, room temperature, incoming water temperature, etc.) can affect the actual time.

•• I : This icon turns on when the Child Lock function is selected to lock the controls.

•• Z : This icon turns on when the Delay button is pressed to set a time delay.

Wash programmes are designed for the best wash performance for different types of clothes.

•• Press the Program button to select the desired programme.

•• When you select a wash programme, the light for the corresponding wash programme will turn on.

Normal

Use this programme to wash normal laundry.

The built-in sensor detects the weight of the laundry, calculating wash, rinse and, spin settings accordingly.

•• If water or wet laundry is already in the drum before the start, the water level will be increased.

•• For lightweight and bulky items, the water level may be too low. Increase the water level manually.

Wool

Use this programme to wash delicate fabrics such as lingerie and woollens. Before washing, check the care label for the washing instructions.

•• This programme uses a slow spin to prevent the clothes from being damaged, so the laundry has more moisture than normal.

NOTE

•• Hang or lay your delicates flat when you dry them.

•• Only cold water will be used for this programme as hot water may damage laundry.

Duvet

Use this programme to wash a blanket or bedclothes that have the hand wash sign on the care label.

•• Cashmere bedclothes, acrylic blanket, mixed spinning blanket, woollen blanket, infilling (polyester 101), and bed sheets might be damaged if they are allowed to float. It is recommended to purchase a separate laundry net to wash.

•• Separate bed clothes from general clothes. It might cause laundry to be unbalanced, which results in abnormal washing.

•• Spin dry might take longer to redistribute the laundry evenly if bedclothes are lumped to a side.

•• Never wash an electric blanket, carpets, rugs or shoes. It can cause damage to the appliance and other items in the wash.

•• Put bedclothes into a laundry net and then soak and sink them in water so that they are less likely to float. If the items float during the wash or spin, it may damage the appliance and the clothes.

•• Regardless of size, we recommend washing bedclothes individually. If two bedclothes with different materials are washed at the same time, it might cause a spin malfunction due to imbalance.

CAUTION

•• When putting a blanket into the drum, do not load it over the maximum line A. The blanket must also be submerged in the water. Failure to do so or overloading the blanket in the appliance will result in damage to the wash load and the appliance.

Silent

Use this programme to wash clothes quietly especially during late night and dawn.

•• This programme has a longer washing time than the Normal programme.

•• To reduce noise in spinning, this programme uses a slow spin to prevent the clothes from being damaged, so the laundry has more moisture than normal.

Remove the guide plate B if the tap is too

large to fit the adapter.

Soil Level

Use this option to select the wash strength.

•• 3 levels are selected for Heavy, Normal and

Light.

•• This is available in any programmes.

•• This option can be adjusted during washing.

Pre Wash+Normal

Use this programme to pretreat immediate stain without handwash.

•• It is necessary for clothes which could smell bad if they are not washed promptly.

Quick Wash

Use this programme to wash lightly soiled clothes for a short time.

NOTE

•• This programme’s recommended amount of laundry is under 5.5 kg.

Extra Clean

Use this programme to increase rinsing performance.

•• This programme is recommended for underwear and baby clothes.

•• If someone has sensitive skin or skin trouble, use this programme.

Temp.

Use this option to select the water temperature.

•• 3 levels are selected for Cold, Warm (Hot and

Cold) and Hot.

•• Default setting is Cold.

Water Level

This appliance detects the amount of laundry automatically, then sets the water level. However, manually increasing the water level may be required and recommended to avoid linting and unbalanced errors when the load is bulky but lightweight.

•• Press Water Level option to adjust water level.

•• It can be changed during operation.

•• When you select a wash programme, the water level will be shown on the control panel.

•• When water level is automatically detected, it may differ depending on the amount of laundry even though the same water level is indicated on the control panel.

Wash

Adjusting the wash time setting modifies the cycle times and/or wash actions.

•• Press Wash button until the desired wash time is selected.

Rinse

•• Use this option to change the number of rinses.

•• Press Rinse button to change the number of rinses.

•• When the Rinse option is selected, licon is lit.

•• If selecting the maximum number of rinses, then this option is deactivated.

NOTE

•• This option is only available on some programmes.

Spin

Use this option to change the spin strength. When you press the START/PAUSE button after selecting this option, the remaining time is indicated on the display.

To Use the Air Dry Function

When you select Air Dry, you can reduce the drying time by minimizing the moisture that remains within the clothes.

•• Press the Spin button for 3 seconds to select and press the POWER button to deselect.

NOTE

•• Always keep the laundry amount to 2 kg or less and make sure to redistribute the laundry evenly.

•• Select 60 minutes for cotton laundry and 120 minutes for synthetic fibre laundry for effective moisture reduction.

Delay

Use this function to delay ending time. The appliance will start automatically and finish after a specified time interval.

1	Press the POWER button.
2	Select a washing programme.
3	Press the Delay button to set the required
	delay ending time.
4	Press the START/PAUSE button.

NOTE

•• This function is the time to the end of the programme, not the start. The actual running time may vary due to water temperature, wash laundry and other factors.

•• Reservation can be made up to 18 hours; −− 1 hour interval up to 3 - 12 hours

−− 2 hour interval up to 12 - 18 hours

•• This function cannot be set for less than 3 hours.

•• To cancel this function, press Delay button repeatedly until the reservation is cancelled or press the POWER button to turn off and on power.

Soak

This option can be selected to wash heavily soiled clothes by soaking them in water for some time to loosen dirt and grime.

•• Press the Wash button until uand kicons turn on simultaneously.

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