LG WF-L700TC Instruction manual

ontents

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

Before Starting to Wash

Washing Programs

Additional Function Options

Installation

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Terms of Warranty

Specification

Safety Information

Identification of Parts

Function Information

Preparation Before Washing

Use of Water, Detergent, Bleach and Softener

Special Guide for Stain Removal

Function of each Button

Fuzzy Wash (Normal Wash)

Jean Wash

Wool Wash

Speedy Soak Wash

Economy Wash

Delay Start (Reservation) Wash

Option Washing

Other Useful Functions

Placing and Leveling

Connecting Water Supply Hose

Connecting Drain Hose

Grounding Method

Cleaning and Maintenance

Common washing problems

Troubleshooting

Terms of Warranty

Specification

Introduction

afety Information

WARNING!

Read and follow this safety information carefully. 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. Save these instructions.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

PROPER INSTALLATION

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

WHEN USING THE WASHER

WHEN NOT IN USE

• 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.

• 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.

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

Installation Instructions.

• Must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

• 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 appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children

to play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.

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

• Never reach into washer while it is moving. Wait until the machine has completely stopped

before opening the lid.

• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing

different chemicals can produce a toxic gas 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, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 5 years.

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

children from hiding inside.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in

this Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

• Do not tamper with controls.

unction Information

Our machine provides various washing methods which suits various conditions and types of laundry.

Different types of laundry washing

Introduction

Fuzzy(Normal) Wash

Use this Program for everyday washing e.g. sheets, towels, T-shirts.

Jean Wash

Use this Program for heavily soiled durable garments e.g. overalls, jeans. Thick and heavy clothes or those which are excessively dirty like jeans or working uniforms can be washed.

(refer to page14)

Wool Wash

Delicate clothes (lingerie, wool, etc.) which may be easily damaged can be washed.

The fibers of machine washable woolens have been specifically modified to prevent felting when they are machine washed. Most handknitted garments are not made of machine washable wool and we recommend that you hand wash them

• Before washing your woolens check the care label for the washing instructions.

• When washing woolens use a mild detergent recommended for washing wool.

• Hand washed woolens may be spun in a washing machine to reduce the time they take to dry.

• To dry woolens lay down them flat on a towel and pat into shape. Dry woolens out of direct sunlight. (The heat and tumble action of a dryer may cause shrinkage or felting of woolen garments.)

Some wool underlays and sheepskin products can be washed in a washing machine but may cause pump blockages. (Ensure that the whole article is suitable for machine washing and not just the backing material.) You may wish to handwash these articles and place them in the machine to spin dry.

Washing according to the condition of laundry

Economy Wash

Economy wash can be selected to wash lightly soiled clothes of less than 2.0 kg in a short time.

(refer to page14)

Speedy Soak Wash

Speedy Soak Wash is designed to maximize washing performance and can be selected to wash heavily soiled laundry with Fuzzy or Jean Program.

(refer to page14)

Other washing method

Delay start Wash

Delay start Wash is used to delay the finishing time of the operation. The number of hours to be delayed can be set by the user accordingly.

Option Wash

Spin, Rinse/Spin, Rinse, Wash/Rinse, and Wash only options can selected.

(refer to page16)

(refer to page17)

WIRE

reparation Before Washing

Care Labels

* Look for a care label on your clothes. This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment

and how it should be washed. Sort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle, water temperature and spin speed.

Sorting

To get the best results, different fabrics need to be washed in different ways.

• SOIL (Heavy, Normal, Light)

• COLOR (Whites, Lights, Darks) Separate white fabrics from colored fabrics.

• LINT (Lint producers, Collectors) Separate lint producers and lint collectors.

Lint Producers Terry cloth, Chenile, Towels, Nappies, Diapers Lint Collectors Synthetics, Corduroy, Permanent Press, Socks

Check before Loading

• Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Things such as nails, hairclips, matches, pens, coins, and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes.

• Mend any torn garments or loose buttons. Tears or holes may become larger during washing.

• Remove belts, underwires, etc. to prevent damage to the machine or your clothes.

• Pretreat any dirt and stains.

• Make sure the clothes are washable in water.

• Check the washing instructions.

• Remove tissue in pockets.

Pretreatment on stains or heavy soil

• Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pre-wash product or liquid detergent when placing them in the washer. Before washing treat special stains with bar soaps, liquid detergent or a paste of water and granular detergent.

• Use a pretreat soil and stain remover. Treat stains AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The longer they are left the harder they are to remove.

(For more detail refer to page11)

Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).

Load Size

The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly. Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub. To add items after washer has started, press Start button and submerge additional items. Close the lid and press Start button again to restart.

Light and Large-sized clothing

Clothes like downs and woollens are light weight, large and float easily. Use a nylon net and wash them in a small amount of water. If the laundry floats during the wash cycle, it may become damaged. Use dissolved detergent to prevent the detergent from clumping.

Long laundry items

Use nylon nets for long, delicate items. For laundry with long strings or long length , a net will prevent tangling during washing.

Nylon net is not supplied by LG.

Fasten zippers, hook, and strings to make sure that these items don't snag on other clothes.

Separate clothes according to the type and amount of soil.

WARNING

Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Fire Hazard

Before Starting to Wash

Using Detergent

Dónde deposita el detergente

Dispensador de detergente en polvo.

How much detergent

When you select a wash program the water level and the amount of detergent (to be used) will be shown on the control panel. The amount of a cup in the diagram is about 40g for concentrated detergent. The correct amount of detergent will vary depending on the amount of soil in your clothes (Jeans and work cloches may need more detergent, while bath towels usually need less.). For liquid and concentrated detergents, follow the recommendations of the detergent manufacturer.

Note: To check you are using the correct amount of detergent, lift the lid of your machine about half-way through the wash. There should be a thin layer of foam over the surface of the water. Lots of foam may look good, but it does not contribute to cleaning your clothes. No foam means not enough detergent has been used; soil and lint can settle back on the clothes or the washing machine. If excess detergent is used, the rinse will not be as clean and efficient. Also, it could cause environmental pollution, so use it accordingly.

Attentión

Adding the detergent

Before Starting to Wash

Open the detergent dispenser and deposit the appropriate amount of detergent where you deposit the detergent Powder Detergent dispenser. Some detergents MUST be fully dissolved before adding to your machine to get the best wash results. Check the instructions on the detergent packet. If you use powdered detergent it is essential that the required amount be fully dissolved in very hot water before being added to warm or hot water for the actual wash. Pre-dissolving detergent in warm water when washing in cold water can improve its performance.

Where you deposit the detergent

Using Liquid Bleach

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

• Dilute liquid chlorine bleach.

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

• Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach dispenser. Avoid splashing or overfilling. Powdered bleach should be mixed with water before pouring.

Powder Detergent Box

( )

Bleach dispenser

Attention

■ Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.

This may cause change of color or damage the laundry.

■ Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can reduce

a toxic gas which may cause death.

■ Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.

( )

Using Fabric Softener

• Dilute fabric softener with water. Undiluted fabric softener may result in spots that look like oil stains.

• Measure and add the recommended amount of fabric softener

Before Starting to Wash

into the compartment marked with this symbol( ). Follow manufacturer’s direction.



• Do not overfill. The dispenser hold max 35mL. Never add more than 35mL. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could result in stained clothes. A cup with a pouring spout will help you avoid spilling.

• The effect of adding fabric softener may vary according to its viscosity. The stickier fabric softener makes its effect the lower. For a sticky fabric softener it is recommended that it be diluted with water, then be manually put during the time when the washer beeps several times before the final rinse. This function informing correct time to dispense manually is optionally applied to some models. Please keep it in mind that fabric softener has to be diluted with water before dispensed and never poured directly on clothes.

se of Water, Detergent, Bleach and Softener

Softener dispenser ( )

Fabric softener is automatically dispensed in the final rinse with indication beep.

If you want extra rinse, you must add fabric softener manually when indication beep rings in the final rinse. This maximize the fabric softener function.

Attention

■ Do not mix with detergent or bleach.

■ Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes. It may stain them.

■ Do not stop the washer during the first spin for timely dispensing.

■ Option washing is not designed to be used with fabric softener dispenser.

Scrud(Waxy Build up)

Scrud is the name given to the waxy build-up that can occur within any washer when the fabric softener comes into contact with detergent. This build-up is not brought about by a fault in the machine.

If scrud is allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains on your clothes or an unpleasant smell in your washer.

If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend

• Using fabric softener sparingly.

• When filling the dispenser, do not splash or overfill.

• Clean dispenser as soon as the cycle is finished.

• Clean your machine regularly. (refer to page 26)

• Cold water washing increases the chance of this build-up occurring. We recommend a regular warm or hot wash e.g. every 5th wash should be at least a warm one.

• Fabric softener of thinner consistency is less likely to leave residue on the dispenser and contribute to a build-up.

pecial Guide for Stain Removal

WARNING

■

Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.

■

To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below:

• Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.

• Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children’s reach.

• Thoroughly wash any utensil used.

• Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.

• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.

For successful stain removal:

• Remove stains promptly.

• Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recommended treatment in the stain removal chart below.

• To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made from granular detergent and water.

• Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.

• Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.

• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.

• Rinse and wash items after stain removal.

Stain Removal

STAIN

Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement

Baby formula, dairy products, egg Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, juice,

alcoholic beverages) Blood

Candle wax, crayon

Chocolate Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics Dye transfer on white fabric Grass

Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats, salad dressing, cooking oils, car grease, motor oils)

Ink

Mildew, scorch

Mud

Mustard, tomato

Nail polish

Paint, varnish

Rust, brown or yellow discoloration

Shoe polish

Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.

Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm iron until wax is absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, apply

nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently. Rinse throughly. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.

Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover, denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing. Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.

Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of stain.

Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics. WATER BASED : Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed,

OIL BASED AND VARNISH : Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse throughly before washing. For spots, use rust remover safe for fabric. For discoloration of an entire load, use phosphate detergent and

nonchlorine bleach. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration. LIQUID : Pretreat with a paste of granular detergent and water. PASTE : Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat with

prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rub detergent into dampened area, Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

TREATMENT

Follow fabric care label

instructions

Before Starting to Wash

For Non Pump

ashing Programs

Washing

Programs

Washing Programs

Fuzzy Washing (Normal Wash)

Used for normal loads, this mode automatically selects the most appropriate conditions and completes the sequence in one operation. The built-in sensor detects the size of the load and the ideal wash power and wash, rinse and spin times are set accordingly

Economy Wash

Use this mode when washing lightly soiled clothes for a short time. The

highly recommended laundry amount is under 2.0kg.

Jean Wash

Use Jean program when washing Jeans of different sizes

Add

the

laundry

Spread the jean evenly in the tub

PRO-

GRAM

Select the

Economy

program on the Control panel.

Select the Jean program on the Control panel.

PROCESS

Add

the detergent

Add the appropriate quantity of detergent as indicated by the water level next to

Water Detergent.

Or follow the detergen manufacturer’s instructions

Add the appropriate quantity of detergent as indicated by the water level next to Water

Detergent.

Or follow the detergen manufacturer’s instructions

Use this program for washing delicate

Wool Wash

fabrics such as lingerie and woolens. (wash only “water washable” clothes) Before washing your woolens check the care label for the washing instructions. (wash only water washable clothes)

Speedy Soak Wash

Use this mode to wash normal clothes or thick and heavy clothes which are excessively dirty. Speedy Soak mode can be used with Fuzzy or Jean program.

Keep pressing the PROCESS button until the Speedy Soak light is on and then Wash, Rinse, Spin lights are on simultaneously. Until the washing process is completed, the Speedy Soak light is on.

Select the

Wool

program on the Control panel.

Speedy Soak

will not work in

Wool & Economy

Program.

Use neutral detergent appropriate for the laundry. When washing woolens use a mild detergent recommended for washing wool.

Speedy Soak

Wash Rinse Spin

Close the lid Finish Caution & Note

Washing Programs

The pulsator rotates for 8 seconds to detect the laundry load. Then the water level and the amount of detergent to be used will be shown and water will be supplied.

Water will be supplied for 2 minutes after the start of the wash to supplement the water the laundry has absorbed.

When the wash program ends, the buzzer will ring for 10 seconds before the Power goes off automatically.

If water is already in the tub, or putting wet laundry into the tub before starting will increase the water level. With lightweight bulky loads, water level can be set low. Changes to water temperature (hot/cold) and wash level are possible during operation.

(refer to page 12)

When setting the water level manually, do not set to Medium to prevent damage to laundry.

Washing with hot water may damage the laundry (Water is set to cold automatically). Ensure that the load is under 2kg

In order to avoid damage to laundry, the spin cycle may appear slow. This also avoids wrinkles and clothing may still contain some water. This is normal.

Speedy Soak Wash cannot be selected for the Wool Wash program.

If wool wash is selected, Gentle Spin will be set automatically.

The water level and the amount of detergent to be used will be shown and water will be supplied.

WATER

LEVEL

PRO-

GRAM

elay Start (Reservation) Wash

Delay Start (Reservation) Wash is used to delay the finishing time of the operation.

The hours to be delayed can be set by the user accordingly. The time on the display is the finishing time , not the start time.

Press the POWER button to turn power on.

Additional Function Options

Press the PROGRAM button to select the washing program.

PRO-

GRAM

Press the PROGRAM button and the START/PAUSE button

simultaneously.

Select the program for laundry on the Control panel. This program will not work in Wool Program.

• The time changes as following order.

[6 ➔ 9 ➔ 15(6+9) ➔ 6Hours].

Hour

Add the detergent.

Add the laundry and press the START/PAUSE button.

Close the lid.

Finish

Note

If the lid is open, the machine will not work, and an alarm signal will alarm to remind you to close the lid.

To select washing program, spinning time, water level or hot/cold manually, press the DELAY START (RESERVATION) button and select the desired option. Then press the START/PAUSE button.

When the laundry cannot be taken out immediately after the wash program ends, it is better to omit the spinning program . (The laundry will be wrinkled if left for a long time after spinning.)

The appropriate quantity of detergent marked next to the water level of Water•Detergent. When the lid is open the machine will not operate, and an alarm signal will remind you to close the lid

When you press the START/PAUSE button the light will blink.

Water will be supplied for 2 minutes after the start of the wash to supplement the water the laundry has absorbed.

The washing will be finished according to the delayed time.

WATERTER

LEVELLEVEL

WATER

LEVEL

ption Washing

When you only need the Wash, Wash/Rinse or Rinse cycles, these can be set manually

Press the AUTO OFF (Power) button to turn power on.

Wash , Wash+Rinse , Rinse , Rinse+Spin , Spin only options

PROCESS

Press the WATER LEVEL button, to control the water level according to the amount of laundry. If you do not choose anything, it is set the Large water level automatically.

Press the PROCESS button until above Option Washing light is on.

When you want to only drain, wait until the water in the washing tub drains completely and then, turn off the power.

(refer to p13)

(refer to page 12)

Additional Function Options

Add the laundry into the washing tub.

Press the START/PAUSE button.

Add the detergent and close the lid.

Note

• When a Wash, Wash/Rinse or Rinse only option is selected, after the wash is completed the water will not be drained off, If you wish to drain the water, press the SPIN button and wait until the water in the tub has drained completely, Then press the START/PAUSE button.

• If you do not specify the water level, then Medium will be automatically selected.

• If only Rinse is selected, the process will start from Water Supply.

ther Useful Functions

Child Lock Function

If you want to lock all the keys to prevent settings from being changed by a child, you can use the

title

Additional Function Options

child lock option.

How to Lock

Press the POWER button.

Press the START/PAUSE button to start washing.

Press both the PROCESS button and the PROGRAM button simultaneously.

PROCESS

PRO-

GRAM

Turn Power on.

After all washing conditions are set according to the manual.

During the wash program, all the buttons are locked until washing is completed or until the child- lock function is deactivated manually.

How to Unlock

If you want to unlock during wash, press both the PROCESS and the PROGRAM button simultaneously again.

Note

In Child-Lock mode, all process light will blink.

Mute Option

If you want to use the washing machine without alarm signal sounds, press both the WATER LEVEL and PROCESS buttons simultaneously.

To make buzzer work, press both the WATER LEVEL and PROCESS buttons simultaneously one more time.

+ 42 hidden pages