LG WD(M)-16341(6)FD, WD(M)-14341(6)FD, WD(M)-14340(5)FD, WD(M)-16340(5)FD, WD(M)-12341(6)FD Owner's Manual

P/No.:

3828ER3047W

For

U.K.

Customer

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Washing

Machine

OWNER'S

MANUAL

WD(M)-16341(6)FD

/

WD(M)-16340(5)FD

WD(M)-14341(6)FD

/

WD(M)-14340(5)FD

WD(M)-12341(6)FD

/

WD(M)-12340(5)FD

Thank

you

for

buying

a

LG

Fully

Automatic

Washing

machine.

Please

read

your

owner's

manual

carefully,

it

provides

instructionsonsafe

installation,

use

and

maintenance.

Retainitfor

future

reference.

Record

the

model

and

serial

numbers

of

your

washing

machine.

2

roduct

Features

P

ontents

C

Warnings....................................................................................3

Specifications.............................................................................4

Installation..................................................................................5

Care

before

washing................................................................11

Adding

detergent

.....................................................................12

Function

...................................................................................13

How

to

use

washer

..................................................................14

Maintenance

............................................................................21

Troubleshooting

guide

.............................................................24

Terms

of

Warranty

...................................................................27

Jumbo

drum

LG's

jumbo

drum

can

wash

about

40%

more

load

than

conventional

washing

machines.

A

bigger

drum

improves

the

wash

performance.

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

timetominimize

energy

and

water

consumption.

Child-Lock

The

child-lock

system

istobe

used

for

preventing

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

loadtominimize

the

spinning

noise

level.

Auto

Restart

Auto

Restart

allows

the

program

to

restart

allbyitself

in

case

of

power

failure.

It

does

from

the

stage

where

it

stopped.

Direct

Drive

System

The

advanced

Brushless

DC

motor

rotates

the

drum

directly

without

belt

and

pulley.

Water

circulation

Spray

detergent

solution

and

water

onto

the

load

over

and

over.

Clothes

are

soaked

more

quickly

and

thoroughly

during

wash

cycle.

The

detergent

suds

can

be

removed

more

easily

by

the

water

shower

during

rinse

cycle.

The

water

circulation

system

uses

both

water

and

detergent

more

efficiently.

3

arnings

W

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.

!

READ

ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

AND

EXPLANATION

OF

THE

INSTALLATION

BEFORE

USE

WARNING!

Do

not

push

down

the

door

excessively,

when

washer

door

open.

This

could

topple

over

the

washer.

?

Before

installation,

check

exterior

damages.

If

it

has,

do

not

install.

?

Do

not

install

or

store

the

washer

where

it

will

be

exposed

to

the

weather.

?

Do

not

tamper

with

controls.

?

Do

not

repairorreplace

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

freeofcombustible

materials

such

as

lint,

paper,

rags,

chemicals,

etc.

?

Close

supervision

is

necessary

if

this

appliance

is

used

by

or

near

children

or

infirm

persons.

Do

not

allow

them

to

play

on,

with,

or

inside

this

or

any

other

appliance.

?

Keep

washer

away

from

fire.

?

Do

not

leave

the

washer

door

open.

An

open

door

could

entice

children

to

hang

on

the

doororcrawl

inside

the

washer.

?

Never

reach

into

washer

whileitis

moving.

Wait

until

the

drum

has

completely

stopped.

?

The

laundry

process

can

reduce

the

flame

retardant

of

fabrics.

?

To

avoid

such

a

result,

carefully

follow

the

garment

manufacturer's

wash

and

care

instructions.

?

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,

degreasers,

dry-cleaning

solvents,

kerosene,

etc.)

which

may

ignite

or

explode.

?

Do

not

slam

the

washer

door

closed

or

try

to

force

the

door

open

when

locked.

This

could

result

in

damage

to

the

washer.

?

When

the

machine

runs

high

temperature,

the

front

door

may

be

very

hot.

Don't

touch

it.

?

To

minimize

the

possibility

of

electric

shock,

unplug

this

appliance

from

the

power

supply

or

disconnect

the

washeratthe

household

distribution

panel

by

removing

the

fuse

or

switching

off

the

circuit

breaker

before

attempting

any

maintenance

or

cleaning.

?

When

unplugging

power

cord,

do

not

pull

out

by

grasping

the

cord.

Otherwise,

the

power

cord

may

be

damaged.

?

Never

attempttooperate

this

appliance

if

it

is

damaged,

malfunctioning,

partially

disassembled,

or

has

missing

or

broken

parts,

includingadamaged

cord

or

plug.

?

Before

discarding

an

old

machine

unplug

it.

Render

the

plug

useless.

Cut

off

the

cable

directly

behind

the

appliance

to

prevent

misuse.

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This

appliance

must

be

grounded.

In

the

event

of

malfunction

or

breakdown,

grounding

will

reduce

the

risk of

electric

shock

by

providingapath

of

least

resistance

for

electric

current.

This

applianceisequipped

with

a

cord

havinganequipment-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,

consultanelectrician.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

:

To

reduce

the

risk

of

fire,

electric

shock,

or

injury

to

persons

when

using

the

washer,

follow

basic

precautions,

including

the

following:

SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

:

Improper

connectionofthe

equipment-grounding

conductor

can

resultinriskofelectric

shock.

Check

with

a

qualified

electricianorserviceman

if

you

are

in

doubt

as

to

whether

the

applianceisproperly

grounded.

Do

not

modify

the

plug

provided

with

the

appliance

-

if it

does

not

fit

the

outlet,

have

a

proper

outlet

installed

byaqualified

electrician.

Spanner

Accessories

4

pecifications

S

Name

:

Front

loading

washing

machine

Power

supply

:

220-240

V~,

50

Hz

Size

:

600mm(W)

x

600mm(D)

x

850mm(H)

Weight

/

Max.Watt

:65kg/2100W

Wash

capacity

:

Refertothe

Rating

Label

Water

consumption

:50

Permissible

water

pressure

:

0.3-10

kgf/cm2

(30-1000

kPa)

Spin

speed

:

No

spin/400/600/800/1000/1200/1400/1600

[WD(M)-16341(6)FD/WD(M)-16340(5)FD]

No

spin/400/600/800/1000/1200/1400

[WD(M)-14341(6)FD/WD(M)-14340(5)FD]

No

spin/400/600/800/1000/1200

[WD(M)-12341(6)FD/WD(M)-12340(5)FD]

The

appearance

and

specifications

may

be

varied

without

noticetoraise

the

units

quality.

5

nstallation

I

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.

3.

Take

out

the4bolts

along

with

the

rubber

bungs

by

slightly

twisting

the

bung.

Keep

the4bolts

and

the

spanner

for

future

use.

?

Whenever

the

applianceistransported,

the

transit

bolts

must

be

refitted.

The

appliance

is

fitted

with

transit

bolts

to

prevent

internal

damage

during

transport.

?

Packing

and

all

transit

bolts

must

be

removed

before

using

the

washer.

When

unpacking

the

base,

be

sure

to

remove

the

additional

packing support

in

the

middle

of

the

base

packing.

2.

Unscrew

the4bolts

with

the

spanner

supplied.

4.

Close

the

holes

with

the

caps

supplied.

Transit

bolts

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.

Removing

transit

bolts

Base

Packing

Washer

Packing

Support

(Packing

support

may

not

be

used

depending

on

models.)

6

nstallation

I

Level

floor

:

Allowable

slope

under

entire

washer

is

1˚

Power

outlet

:

Must

be

within

1.5

meters

of

either

sideoflocation

of

washer.

Do

not

overload

the

outlet

with

more

than

one

appliance.

Additional

Clearance

:

For

wall,

door

and

floor

modelingisrequired.

(10cm

:

rear

/

2cm:

right

&

left

side)

Do

not

place

or

store

laundry

products

on

top

of

washer

at

any

times.

They

can

damage

the

finishorcontrols.

Installation

place

requirement

Laundry

Tub

Washer

approx.

2cm

Drain

Hose

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

foilonthe

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,

andaclearance

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)

IMPORTANT

THE

WIRES

IN

THIS

MAINS

LEAD

ARE

COLOURED

IN

ACCORDANCE

WITH

THE

FOLLOWING

CODE:

GREEN

AND

YELLOW:

EARTH

BLUE:

NEUTRAL

BROWN:

LIVE

This

appliance

must

be

earthed

As

the

coloursofthe

wiresinthe

mains

leadofthis

apparatus

may

not

correspond

with

the

coloured

markings

identifying

the

terminals

in

your

plug,

proceed

as

follows:

The

wire

whichiscoloured

Green

and

Yellow

must

be

connected

to

the

terminalinthe

plug

whichismarked

with

the

letter

E

or

by

the

earth

symbol

or

coloured

GreenorGreen

and

Yellow.

The

wire

whichiscoloured

Blue

must

be

connected

to

the

terminal

whichismarked

with

the

letter

N

or

coloured

Black.

The

wire

whichiscoloured

Brown

must

be

connected

to

the

terminal

whichismarked

with

the

letter

L

or

coloured

Red.

If

a

13

amp

(BS

1363)

plug

is

used,

fit

a

13

amp

BS

1362

fuse.

Green

and

Yellow(Earth)

Brown(Live)

Blue(Neutral)

Fuse

Cord

grip

E

L

N

7

nstallation

I

Rubber

seal

Hose

connector

▶Water

supply

pressure

must

be

between

30kPa

and

1000kPa

(0.3~10kgf/cm2)

▶Don't

strip

or

crossthread

when

connecting

Inlet

hose

to

the

valve.

▶If

the

water

supply

pressure

is

more

than

1000kPa,

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

tightnessofwashing

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

thatitis

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.

Washing

Machine

is

to

be

connected

to

the

water

mains

using

new

hose-sets

and

that

old

hose-sets

should

not

be

used.

Connecting

water

supply

hose

1.

Do

not

use

an

extension

cordordouble

adapter.

2.

If

the

supply

cord

is

damaged,

it

must

be

replaced

by

the

manufacturer

or

its

service

agents

or

similarly

qualified

person

in

ordertoavoidahazard.

3.

Always

unplug

the

machine

and

turn

off

the

water

supply

after

use.

4.

Connect

the

machine

to

an

earthed

socketinaccordance

with

current

wiring

regulations.

5.

The

appliance

must

be

positioned

so

that

the

plugiseasily

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

deliveredinthe

winter

months

and

temperatures

are

below

freezing

:

Store

the

washing

machine

at

room

temperature

forafew

hours

before

putting

it

into

operation.

Electrical

connection

CAUTION

concerning

the

Power

Cord

Most

appliances

recommend

theybeplaced

upon

a

dedicated

circuit;

that

is,

a

single

outlet

circuit

which

powers

only

that

appliance

and

has

no

additional

outletsorbranch

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

resultinelectric

shock

or

fire.

Periodically

examine

the

cord

of

your

appliance,

andifits

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.

CAUTION

[WD(M)-16340(5)FD/
WD(M)-14340(5)FD/
WD(M)-12340(5)FD]

Rubber

seal

Hose

connector

8

nstallation

I

Normal

Tap

without

thread

&

screw

type

inlet

hose

Normal

Tap

without

thread

&

one

touch

type

inlet

hose

1.

Unscrew

the

fixing

screw

to

attach

the

tap.

2.

Push

the

connector

up

till

the

rubber

packing

is

in

tight

contact

with

the

tap.

Then

tighten

the

4

screws.

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

tightenitby

screwing

it

to

the

right.

1.

Untighten

the

upper

connector

screw.

2.

Push

the

upper

connector

up

till

the

rubber

packing

is

in

tight

contact

with

the

tap.

Then

tighten

the

4

screws.

3.

Connect

the

water

supply

hose

to

the

middle

connector,

pushing

the

plate

down.

?

Your

machine

comes

with

only

cold

water

connection.

?

Make

sure

that

there

are

no

kinksinthe

hose

and

thatitis

not

crushed.

?

Make

sure

that

the

rubber

seal

is

inside

the

hose

connector.

Upper

Connector

Rubber

packing

Middle

connector

Fixing

screw

Guide

plate

Connector

Rubber

seal

Hose

connector

Used

the

horizontal

tap

Horizontal

tap

Extension

tap

Square

tap

Rubber

packing

Upper

Connector

Middle

connector

Plate

Upper

Connector

Water

supply

hose

?

In

case

the

diameterofthe

tap

is

large

remove

the

guide

plate.

?

Turn

the

middle

connector

not

to

have

water

leaked.

?

To

separate

the

water

supply

hose

from

the

middle

connector

shut

off

the

tap.

Then

pull

the

inlet

hose

down,

pushing

the

plate

down.