LG T9585NDHVH Owner's Manual

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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This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................	3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................	3
INSTALLATION...............................................................................	8
Parts and Specifications....................................................................................	8
Installation Place Requirements........................................................................	9
Connecting the Water Inlet Hose.....................................................................	10
Installing the Drain Hose..................................................................................	11
Levelling the Appliance....................................................................................	12
OPERATION..................................................................................	13
Operation Overview.........................................................................................	13
Preparing Laundry...........................................................................................	13
Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches...................................................	15
Control Panel...................................................................................................	17
Washing Programme.......................................................................................	18
Extra Options and Functions...........................................................................	19
SMART FUNCTIONS....................................................................	21
Using Smart Diagnosis....................................................................................	21
MAINTENANCE.............................................................................	22
Cleaning after Every Wash..............................................................................	22
Cleaning the Appliance Periodically.................................................................	22
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................	24
Before Calling for Service................................................................................	24

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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, 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 9 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.

INSTALLATION

Parts and Specifications

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

BHandle

CTempered Glass

DDetergent Dispenser Drawer

EFabric Softener Dispenser

FBleach Dispenser

GDrum

HLevelling Feet

IDrain hose*

JControl Panel

KLint Filter

LPower Cord

MCold Water Inlet

Accessories

* This feature is only available on some models.

ACold Water Inlet Hose

BDrain Hose

CTie Strap*

Specifications

Model	T9585NDHV		T9585NDHVH
Power Supply		220 -240 V~, 50 Hz

Dimension	540 mm X 540 mm X 850 mm
(Width X Depth X Height)	540 mm X 540 mm X 850 mm
(Width X Depth X Height)
Product Weight		Approx. 30 kg

Installation Place Requirements

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.

Connecting the Water Inlet Hose

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.

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.

Installing the Drain Hose

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

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.

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.

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

•• Make sure the drain hose is not kinked.

Levelling the Appliance

Checking the Level

Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary noise and vibration. Check whether the appliance is perfectly level after installation.

•• If the appliance rocks when pushing the top plate of the appliance diagonally, adjust the feet again.

Adjusting and Levelling the Feet

When 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.

OPERATION

Operation Overview

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.

Preparing Laundry

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 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

•• Softener should be used according to the softener manufacturer’s instructions.

•• Pour the measured amount of fabric softener directly into the softener dispenser A.

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

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

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

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

NOTE

•• Do not pour the softener over 35 mL. Pouring excessive fabric softener over the maximum amount can cause it to dispense too early, which may stain clothes.

•• A cup with a pouring spout can help you avoid leakage.

•• 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.

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