LG WD-12380TP User Manual
LG
Washing Machine
OWNER’S MANUAL
WD-1238(0~9)S/N/T(U)P
WD-1038(0~9)S/N/T(U)P
WD-8038(0~9)S/N/T(U)P
Thank you for buying a
LG Fully Automatic Washing machine.
Please read your owner's manual carefully, it provides
instructions on safe installation, use and maintenance.
Retain it for future reference.
Record the model and serial numbers of your washing machine.
product Feature
Protection against Crease Care
With the alternate rotation of the drum, wrinkling in the laundry is
minimized.
More economical by Intelligent Wash System
Intelligent Wash System detects the amount of load and water
temperature, and then determines the optimum water level and
washing time to minimize energy and water consumption.
Child-Lock
The Child-Lock system has been used to prevent children from
pressing any button to change the program during operation.
Low noise speed control system
By sensing the amount of load and balance, it evenly distributes
load to minimize the spinning noise level.
Auto Restart
If the washing machine is turned off by a power failure, it will restart
&
automatically from the position it stopped at adjusting accordingly.
ontents
Warnings
Specification.................................................................................4
Installation....................................................................................5
Care before washing
Adding detergent........................................................................12
Function......................................................................................13
How to use washer.....................................................................14
Maintenance..............................................................................21
Troubleshooting guide................................................................24
Terms of Warranty......................................................................27
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3
arnings
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BELORE USE
A WARNING!
WARNING ! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using
the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Do not install or store the washer where it will
be exposed to the weather.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer
or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-maintenance
instructions or published user-repair instructions
that you understand and have the skills to carry
out.
• Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliances
is used by or near children or infirm persons.
• Do not allow them to play on, with, or inside
this or any other appliance .
• Do not leave the washer door open.
An open door could entice children to hang on
the door or crawl inside the washer.
• Never reach into washer while it is moving. Wait
until the drum has completely stopped.
• The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardant of fabrics.
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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 cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance.
• Do not use an adapter or otherwise defeat the grounding plug.
• If you don’t have the proper outlet, consult an electrician.
WARNING ! Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it does not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
• Once your washing machine fumes or emits peculiar smell, please cut off the power and contact our
service center.
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage,
personal injury, or loss of life.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
combustible or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, drycleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Oil may remain in the tub after
a whole cycle resulting in fire during drying. So,
do not load oiled clothes.
• To avoid such a result, carefully follow the
garment manufacturer’s wash and care
instructions.
• Do not slam the washer door closed or try to
force the door open when locked. This could
result in damage to the washer.
• 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.
• 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.
• When a product was underwater, please call
service center. The risk of electric shock and
fire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
pedfication
Drawer
(For detergent and
fabric softener)
Power plug
If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agents
or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
Control panel
Drum
Door
Lower cover
Adjustable feet
Name
Power supply
Size
Weight / Max. Watt
Wash capacity
Water
consumption
Permissible water
Pressure
WD-80/10/1238(0~9)S(U)P WD-80/10/1238(0~9)N(U)P WD-80/10/1238(0~9)T(U)P
Front loading washing machine
220-240V-, 50Hz
600mm(W)x360mm(D)x850mm(H)
600ttim(W)x440ttim(D)x 850mm(H)
55 kg/2100 W 60 kg/2100 W 65 kg/2100 W
3.5 kg
5 kg
42L 55L 69 L
0.3-10 kgf / cm2 (30-1 OOOkPa)
Drain pump filter
Drain plug
Lower cover cap
600mm(W)x 550mm(D)x850mm(H)
7 kg
/ 400 / 500 / 600 / 800 [WD-8038(0~9)S/N/T(U)P]
Spin Speed
/400/600/800/ 1000 [WD-1038(0~9)S/N/T{U)P]
/ 400 /800/ 1000 / 1200 [WD-1238(0~9)S/N/T(U)P]
^ The appearance and specifications may be varied without notice to raise the units quality.
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Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the
weather.
Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.
The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a
carpeted floor.
In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in clean condition at
all times.
Any damage which may be cause by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the
appliance guarantee.
■ Transit bolts
The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to prevent internal damage during transport.
■ Removing transit bolts
1. To prevent internal damage during
transport, the special 4 bolts are locked.
Before operating the washer, remove
the bolts along with the rubber bungs.
• If they are not removed, it may cause heavy
vibration, noise and malfunction.
2. Unscrew the 4 bolts with
the spanner supplied.
3. Take out the 4 bolts along with the rubber
bungs by slightly twisting the bung. Keep
the 4 bolts and the spanner for future use.
• Whenever the appliance is transported, the
transit bolts must be refitted.
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Installation place requirement
Level floor:
Allowable slope under entire washer Is 1°
Power outlet:
Must be within 1.5 meters of either side of location
of washer. Do not overload the outlet with more
than one appliance.
Additional Clearance :
For wall, door and floor modeling Is required.
(10cm : rear /2cm:rlght & left side)
Do not place or store laundry products on top of
washer at any times.
They can damage the finish or controls.
■ Positioning
Install the washer on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the washer Is not Impeded by carpets,rug etc.
• Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor with pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the
washer.
• If it is impossible to avoid positioning the washer next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove,an insulating(85x60cm)
covered with aluminum foil on the side facing the cooker or stove,must be inserted between the two appliance.
• The washer must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0°C.
• Please ensure that when the washer is installed, it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.
• With the washer installed adjust all four feet using the transit bolt spanner provided ensuring the appliance is stable,
and a clearance of approximately 20mm is left between the top of the washer and the underside of the work-top.
BS Plug Safety Details (For U.K. User)
THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
GREEN AND YELLOW: EARTH
Green and Yellow(Earth)
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter E or by the earth symbol ^or coloured Green or Green and Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red.
If a 13 amp (BS 1363) plug is used, fit a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse.
IMPORTANT
BLUE:NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
This appliance must be earthed
Brown(Live)
Bluef Neutral)
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■ Electrical connection
1. Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.
2. 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.
3. Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after use.
4. Connect the machine to an earthed socket in accordance with current wiring regulations.
5. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.
• Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local service center
• Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing 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 the winter months and temperatures are below freezing : Store the washing
machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet circuit
which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the
specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords,
frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions
could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its
appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have
the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched,
closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where
the cord exits the appliance.
I Washing Machine is to be connected to the water mains using new hose-sets and that old
hose-sets should not be used.
I Connecting water supply hose
► Water supply pressure must be between SOkPu and lOOOkPa
(0.d~IOkgflcnp)
► Don’t strip or crossthread when connecting Inlet hose to the valve.
► If the water supply pressure is more than lOOOkPa, a decompression
device should be Installed.
• Two rubber seals are supplied with the water inlet hoses these
are in order to prevent water leaks.
• Check water tightness of washing machine connections by
turning the tap completely on.
• Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose
if necessary.
• Make sure that there is no kink on the hose and that it is not
crushed.
► When your washer has two valves.
• The Inlet hose which has red connector is for the hot water tap.
• If the washer has two valves, the energy is saved by using hot
valve.
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Normal Tap without thread & screw type inlet hose
1. Unscrew the fixing screw to
attach the tap.
Upper
Connector
Fixing screw
Rubber
-X packing
2. Push the connector up till the
rubber packing is in tight contact
with the tap. Then tighten the 4
screws.
Rubber pac
Upper \ \ I
Connector^
3. Push the water supply hose
vertically upwards so that the
rubber packing within in the
hose can adhere completely to
the tap and then tighten it by
screwing it to the right.
Normal Tap without thread & one touch type inlet hose (Single inlet models)
1. Untighten the upper connector
screw.
• In case the diameter of the tap is
large remove the guide plate.
Guide plate
Connector
2. Push the upper connector up t
the rubber packing is in tight
contact with the tap. Then
tighten the 4 screws.
• Turn the middle connector not
to have water leaked.
■ Make sure that the rubber seal
is inside the hose connector.
3. Connect the water supply hose
to the middle connector,
pushing the plate down.
Plate
Water supply
hose
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•To separate the water supply
hose from the middle connector
shut off the tap. Then pull the
inlet hose down, pushing the
plate down.
• Your machine comes with only
cold water connection.
• Make sure that there are no
kinks in the hose and that it is
not crushed.
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This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use mobiie instaiiations such as
caravans, aircraft etc.
Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be ieft for any iength of time (e.g. hoiiday),
especiaiiy if there is no fioor drain(guiiy) in the immediate vicinity.
When disposing of the appiiance, cut off the mains cabie, and destroy the piug Disable the
door iock to prevent young chiidren being trapped inside.
Packaging materiai (e.g. Fiims, Styrofoam) can be dangerous for chiidren. There is a risk
of suffocation i
Keep aii packaging weii away from chiidren
Installation of drain hose
■ When instaiiing the drain hose sink,
secure it tightiy with a string.
■ Proper securing of the drain hose wiii
protect the fioor from damage due to
water ieakage.
■ The drain hose shouid not be piaced
higher than 100 cm above the fioor.
■ Proper securing of the drain hose wiii
protect the fioor from damage due to
water ieakage.
■ When the drain hose is too iong, do
not force back into the washer. This
wiii cause abnormai noise.
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