LG T70CSA13P Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before operating this unit.

Record model name and serial number of the set. Quote this information to your dealer when you require service.

MODEL : T70CBA13P

T70CSA13P

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3828EU3034H

Contents

Read this manual

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washer. You will find many answers to common problems in the Troubleshooting section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

	Introduction	Product Features	3
		Safety Information	4
		Identification of Parts	7
	Installation	Placing, Leveling and Installation	8
		Connecting Water Supply Hose	9
		Connecting Drain Hose	10
		Preparation Before Washing	11
		Use of Water, Detergent, Bleach and Softener	12
	Before Starting to Wash	Water Level and Amount of Detergent	13
		Use of Bleach	13
		Use of Softener	14
		Stain Removal Techniques	15
		Function of each Button	16
	Washing Programs	Fuzzy Wash (Normal Wash)	18
		Economy Wash	18
		Jean Wash	18
		Wool Wash	18
		Turbo Wash	18
		Washing Process	20
	Additional Features	Delay Start (Reservation) Wash	22
		Child Lock, Mute	22
	Care and Maintenance	Cleaning Inlet Valve Filter	24
		Cleaning Lint Filter	24
		Cleaning and Maintenance	25
		Grounding Method	26
	Troubleshooting	Common washing problems	27
		Troubleshooting	28
	Specification	Specification	29

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Product Features

Washer doesn't operate while the lid is open. If the lid is open during the wash, rinse or spin cycles, the operation stops for safety.

Fuzzy Logic Control

A built-in load sensor automatically detects and measures the laundry load and a microprocessor optimizes washing conditions such as ideal water level, washing time and optimum detergent quantity indication.

Advanced technology is built into the Electronic Control System which ensures the best washing result.

START	SENSING	SETTING	WASHING	AUTO
	Laundry Sensor	Optimum		POWER
	Water Level	Washing		OFF
	Sensor	Condition

Turbo drum washing

When "Punch + 3" washing wings turn, the washing tub turns in the opposite direction. This makes the both sides current of water which improve washing-performance by rubbing clothes strongly.

3 Step washing

3 step washing makes best washing performance with low tangling.

Rubbing	Rubbing and	Shaking and
	Shaking	Disentangling

Auto Restart

In the event of a power failure, the washing machine will automatically start its cycle from the point of interruption when power is resumed.

Lint Filter

Lint and loose threads from laundry generated during the washing cycle are caught by the lint filter for a cleaner wash.

Note : Be sure to remove the unit from all packing base, otherwise the machine will not be able to operate properly.

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Introduction

Safety Information

Read carefully and thoroughly through this booklet as it contains important safety information that will protect the user from unexpected dangers and prevent potential damages to the product.

This booklet is divided into 2 parts : Warning and Caution.

:This is a warning sign specifying user’s applications which might be dangerous.

:This is a sign specifying ‘Strictly Forbidden’ applications.

WARNING

CAUTION

:Failure to comply with the instructions under this sign may result in major physical injuries or death.

:Failure to comply with the instructions under this sign may result in minor physical injuries or damages to the product.

WATER	WARNING
HEATER
SAFETY

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 faucets 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.

PROPER	CAUTION
INSTALLATION

•The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a carpeted floor.

•Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather. (Rain / Water Splash).

If the product is exposed to such conditions,electric stock, fire, break down or deformation may occur.

•Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

If not grounded properly, break down and leakage of electricity may occur, which may cause electric shock.

•Must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

If the plug is placed between the wall and the machine, it may get damaged, possibly causing fire or electric shock.

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

Failure to do so may cause electric shock and fire due to overheating.

•Do not connect ground to a gas pipe.

It can cause explosion.

•Do not connect ground to telephone wires or lightning rods.

This may be dangerous during electrical storms.

•Washer shall be placed in dry areas specifically during rainy season.

Humid conditions may cause rusting which may result in product failure.

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Introduction

Safety Information

	YOUR	WARNING
	LAUNDRY
	AREA
		• Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible
		materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemical, etc.
		Operating with such materials around the machine may trigger explosion or
		fire.

•Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children.

Do not allow children to play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.

There is potential danger that children might drown in the tub.

Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand.

It will cause electric shock

Do not put your hand, foot or anything under the washing machine while the washing machine is in operation.

There is a rotating mechanism under the machine, so you could be injured.

WHEN USING	CAUTION
THE WASHER

•Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

•The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s wash and care instructions.

•To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

NOTE : Pressing Power button to turn off does NOT

disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

•Make sure that drainage is working properly.

If water is not drained properly, your floor may get flooded.

Flooded floors may induce electricity leakage, further resulting in electric shock or fire.

•If, during spinning, opening the lid does not stop the tub within about 15 seconds, immediately discontinue operating the machine.

Call for repair. A machine that spins with its door open may cause injuries.

Never reach into washer while it is moving.

Wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

Even slow rotation can cause injury.

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.

Operating with a damaged plug may cause electric shock.

Do not use water hotter than 60°C.

Use of excessively hot water may cause damage to fabrics or cause leakage of water.

Ensure No water logging near or below washer to prevent rusting.

Rusting on certain parts may result in product failure.

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Introduction

Safety Information

WHEN USING	WARNING
THE WASHER

Do not use a plug socket and wiring equipment for more than their rated capacity.

Exceeding the limit may lead to electric shock, fire , break down, and/or deformation of parts.

Do not mix chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acids (such as vinegar) or product containing ammonia.

Mixing different chemicals can produce toxic gases which may cause death.

Do not 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, drycleaning solvents, kerosene, etc). Do not add these substances to the wash water.

Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation.

	It may ignite or explode.
WHEN NOT	CAUTION
IN USE

•Turn off water faucets 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 5years.

•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.

Using unclean power plug may cause fire.

•Before discarding a washer, or removing it from service, remove the washer lid to prevent children from hiding inside.

Children may be trapped and suffocated if the lid is left intact.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual, or in published userrepair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

Operating the machine with improperly replaced parts may be a cause for fire or electric shock.

Do not tamper with controls.

It may lead to electric shock, fire , break down, deformation.

Do not yank the power cord in an attempt to disconnect the power plug.

Securely hold the power plug to unplug the machine.

Failure to observe these instructions may cause electric shock or fire due to shortcircuit .

When you are cleaning the washing machine, do not apply water directly to any part of the washing machine.

It will cause short circuit and electric shock.

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Introduction

I dentification of Parts

Body

12	POWDER DETERGENT
	BOX FOR DELAYED
	WASHING
14	SOFTENER INLET
	Softener will automatically
	flow into the tub.

13	INLET HOLE FOR
	BLEACH
	FUNCTION SELECTOR
	TUB
	* START/PAUSE
	BUTTON
	Use to start or stop the
	washing machine
	temporarily.

8	ADJUSTABLE LEGS
	Use to level the washing
	machine for correct balance

& spin operation.

(2 adjustable legs are optional. Some models have provision for only 1 adjustable leg).

*WATER SUPPLY						9
HOSE
Make sure the water
does not leak.
POWER PLUG
If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be
replaced by the
manufacturer
or its service agents
or similarly qualified
person in order to
avoid a hazard.
LINT FILTER										26
Clean regularly to stop
linting on the clothes

load.

	*CASTER	8
	Use for easy translocation

DRAIN HOSE

Keep the drain hose flipped down while washing is in process.

BASE

WASHING WINGS

Vertical movement of washing punch can be operated when a sufficient amount of laundry is deposited.

Set the proper water level, an excessive amount of water may increase entanglement of laundry.

Accessories

Water supply hoses

Drain hose

Anti-rat cover

Screw

Snap Ring

Note

"*" Parts can be different according to the model.

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Introduction

Placing, Leveling and Installation

Improper installation of the washer may cause noise and malfunctioning.

Note : 1. The ventilating openings in the base area must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a carpeted floor.

2. Install the washing machine on a level and firm

Installation area

surface, any tilt should be less than 4°.	1
	Install the washer on flat and firm surface.

How to adjust leveling

2 Checking level

The Basement is not flat, fill the water just touching the Pulsator and see uniform distribution. If not, adjust the legs as shown in the figure.

Adjustable leg

Turn the adjustable legs to set the washer horizontal (Both the front legs).

(2 adjustable legs are optional. Some models have provision for only 1 adjustable leg).

Η Don't add anything under back side legs.

Distance between drain hose and the wall

Distance between drain hose and the wall should be more than 10cm, and the distance between the other part or the

rear part and the wall should be more than 2 cm.

.

More than 2cm

More than 2cm

More than 10cm

Top View

3 Checking Proper placement

Press the corners of the machine diagonally

as shown in the figure, If any movement is observed, adjust the legs for proper leveling.

Anti-rat cover installation	Moving of the Machine
Insert the anti rat cover firmly from back side or	Casters are provided for easy translocation of your machine
Front side of washing machine and screw it.	* Grip the machines properly as shown in fig.
	* Tilt the machine towards your side at a angle
High Base	45O~ 55O.
&
Middle Base
FIXING POSITION	Casters
Low Base	Screws
	Anti Rat Cover
	Note : * Be careful that you should not drop the machine.
Adjustable Leg	* Never move the machine on casters when there is load inside.

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Installation

C onnecting Water Supply Hose

Normal Type (Normal tap without thread & one touch type inlet hose.)

1 Separate Middle connector from Water Supply Hose

Separate Middle connector from the Water Supply Hose by pulling the Pressing Rod and the Pressing Handle that is attached to the Water Supply Hose.

Middle	Fixed Sticker
connector	Pressing Handle
	Pressing Rod
	Water Supply Hose

2	Loosen the fixed nuts to connect the connector to the tap
	Untighten the screw of the connector so that the	Rubber packing
	tap can be placed in the middle.	screw

Fixed sticker

NOTE

In case tap is too large.

If the tap diameter is too large or is square, untighten the 4 screws and remove the guide plate. Then follow step1.

Guide plate

Rubber packing

3	Fixing Connectors to the Tap	Connector
	Push the upper connector up till the rubber
	packing is in tight contact with the tap. Then
	tighten the 4 screws.
4	Fixing Upper Connector and Middle Connector

Remove the fixed sticker in between the Upper and Middle Connectors. Tighten the connectors by holding one connector and twist middle connector to the right.

Connector
Middle	Connector
Connector	Middle
Fixed sticker	Connector

5 Connecting Middle Connector and Water Supply Hose

Press down the pressing rod of the Water Supply Hose which was separated from middle connector (refer to Step1) and then join it to the middle connector.

Pressing rod Pressing handle

Water Supply Hose

6 Check for water leakage

After connecting the hose, open the tap to check for any water leakage.

If the connection leaks, close the tap and start again from step 1.

If you skip step 1, water leakage may occur.

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Installation

	C	onnecting Drain Hose
			Before connecting Drain Hose, check your Drain Hose model and choose the correct
			instructions.
§ How to connect the drain hose
	Insert the drain hose to the connect-			1. Press the hose clip.
	1 ing area at the body.			2 2. While pressing, push the hose towards

the body.

3. Release the hose clip after pushing the hose.

Less than 6cm Less than 2m

The hose is placed over a doorsill.

The hose is clogged by alien substances.

Less than 10cm

Make sure that the hose is not crushed between the wall and the washer .

Make sure that the											Avoid submerging
hose is not crushed.											the end of hose.
			Less than 3m

Extension hose is used.

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Installation