LG WF-T8500TP Manual

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WASHING MACHINE

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL : WF-T8500TP / WF-T8501TP S/N :

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 first, you may not need to call for service at all.

Important Safety Information

Identification of Parts

Before Starting to Wash

Operating Instructions

Additional Function

Options

Installation Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions

Troubleshooting

Warranty

Specifications

Fabric Care Labels

	3
	4
How To Remove Stains	5
Preparation Before Washing	6
Water Level and Temperature	7
Use of Detergent	8
Use of Softener and Bleach	9
Function of Each Button	10
Normal Wash	12
Economy Wash	12
Heavy Wash	12
Wool Wash	12
Speedy Soak Wash	12
Delay Start Wash	13
Washing Option	14
Other Useful Functions	15
Placing and Leveling	16
Connecting Hose	17
Washer Connections for Portable Model	18
Grounding Instructions	19
	21
	24
	25
	26
	27

Important Safety Information

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed WARNING! to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to

prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

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:

¥Read all instructions before using the washer.

¥Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

¥Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

¥Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

¥Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.

¥Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid to prevent children from hiding inside.

¥Do not reach into the washer if the basket or agitator is moving.

¥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.

¥See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 ordinances.

Do not use an adapter or otherwise defeat the grounding plug. If you donÕt 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.

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Safety Important

Information

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Identification of Parts

Identification of Parts

POWDER DETERGENT

BOX FOR DELAYED

WASHING ( )

SOFTENER INLET

Softner will automatically flow intothe tub. ( )

INLET HOLE FOR

BLEACH( )

FUNCTION SELECTOR

START/PAUSE

BUTTON

Usetostart or stopthe washing machine temporarily.

WASHING WINGS

Vertical movementof agitator occurs when asufficient amount of laundry is deposited.

Set the proper waterlevel, an excessiveamount ofwater may increase entanglement of laundry.

HOT WATER SUPPLY

HOSE

COLD WATER SUPPLY HOSE

Makesure thewater does not leak.

LINT FILTER

Cleanregularlyto stop linting on the clothesload.

DRAIN HOSE

Checkif the drain hose is hung up before operating the washing machine.

POWER PLUG

Ifthesupply cord is damaged, itmust be replaced by the manufacturer or itsservice agents or similarly qualified personin order to avoid a hazard.

BASE

Accessories

Leg Stopper	Complete hose	Inlet hose	Drain hose	Tie strap
(Option)	(Option)

		1 Each for cold and	to secure drain hose
	2 Pieces		to standpipe, inlet
		hot water
			hose or laundry tub

How To Remove Stains

How To Remove Stains

Pretreating dirt and stains

Brush a little washing detergent dissolved in water onto stains, collars, and cuffs to help shift dirt. The secret of stain treatment is immediate action. When an accident happens, plunge the stained area into cold water, or sponge it down. This prevents the stain from setting. Wash as soon as possible afterwards.

¥Treat stains AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The longer they are left, the harder they are to remove.

¥Always consider the type of fabric you are treating to make sure you do not use a water temperature that is too hot or a treatment that will alter the color of the fabric.

It pays to pre-wash products and solvents on an inconspicuous part of the garment first.

¥Place the garment being treated on an absorbent cloth (e.g. on an old towel). Work from the reverse side of the stain, as this can force the stain off the fabric instead of through it.

¥Use cold or warm water on unknown stains as hot water can set some stains.

¥Some stains are not easily seen when the fabric is wet. Do air dry the stained garment to be sure the stain has been removed, as heat from a dryer may set the stain.

¥Take care with stain removal treatments as they are often flammable and highly poisonous. Do not use them in your washer as they may damage the paint or plastic components.

¥Some pretreatment sprays or liquids can damage your washer's control panel.

Diaper Sanitizers

¥Diaper sanitizers are very corrosive to metal surfaces. DO NOT soak diapers in sanitizers in your washer or tip the contents of the diaper bucket into your machine. Rinse and wring diapers out thoroughly before placing them in your machine.

Diapers

¥Scrape off any excess baby cream, such as Vaseline from the diapers before washing and handwash to prevent the cream being transferred to other items in the wash.

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Starting Before Wash to

6

Before Starting to Wash

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. (Refer to p. 26.)

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

be washed in different ways.

clothes according to the type and amount of soil. white fabrics from colored fabrics.

lint producers and lint collectors.

Chenile, Towels, Nappies, Diapers

Corduroy, Permanent Press, Socks

¥ 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.

WIRE

¥ Make sure the clothes are washable in water.

¥ Check the washing instructions on care label (Refer to p. 26.)

Loading

(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).

the load size accordingly. Loosely load clothes no higher than the washer has started, press Start button and submerge additional

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.

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

Nylon net is not supplied by LG.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

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.

Water Level and Temperature

	Water Detergent
	Ex-Large
	Large
	Medium
WATER	Small

Note

¥Temperature below 65ûF (18ûC) will not activate laundry additives and may cause lint, residue, poor cleaning, etc. In addition, detergent manufactures and care labels define cold water as 80~85ûF (26.5~29.5ûC).

If the temperature of the water in the tub is cold to your hands, the detergent will not be activated and clean effectively.

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Starting Before Wash to

8

Before Starting to Wash

Choosing the Right Detergent

¥We recommend powdered detergent, or liquid detergent diluted with water. (manufacturerÕs recommanded ratio)

¥Soap or granulated soap powders should not be used in your washing machine to prevent build-up.

¥When washing woolens, remember to use a detergent suitable for washing woolens.

Amount of Detergent

¥Follow the detergent package directions.

¥Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems.

¥Use more detergent if you have hard water, large loads, greasy or oily soils, or lower water temperature.

¥The correct amount of detergent will vary depending on the amount of soil in your clothes. (Jeans and work clothes may be needed more detergent while bath towels are less.)

¥For liquid and concentrated detergent, follow the recommendations of the detergent manufacturer.

Note

To see if 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.

Attention

If excessive detergent is used, the rinse will not be as clean and efficient.

Also, it could cause environmental pollution, so use detergent accordingly.

Adding the Detergent

¥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.

Powder Detergent Box.

( )

Where you deposit the detergent

Use of Softener and Bleach

Using Softener

Available Fabric Softener Type

¥Do not use concentrated fabric softener. This may cause some problems in automatic dispensing.

¥For more details refer to the softener product instructions for use.

Depositing Fabric Softener

¥ Add 60ml (2 oz.) of fabric softener in the dispenser when starting the washer.	(	)
It will be dispensed into the final rinse at the proper time. See the attention,
below, for using concentrated fabric softener in the dispenser.

Attention

is dispensed into the last rinse water.

1 oz. (30ml) of softener with 1 oz. (30ml) of fresh water.

. It may stain clothes.

. It may stain them.

liquid (or mild bar soap) and rewash.

Using Bleach Check fabric care labels for special instructions.

Depositing Bleach

¥Separate the laundry to be bleached.

¥Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.

¥Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach dispenser.

¥Avoid splashing or over-filling dispenser. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, add it into the wash basket with your detergent.

¥The dispenser dilutes liquid bleach before it reaches into your wash load.

Bleach dispenser

( )

Attention

¥Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket. This may affect decolorization or damage of laundry.

¥Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

¥Do not pour powered bleach into bleach dispenser.

¥Powdered bleach should be dissolved with water and then be deposited into the tub.

¥For more details refer to the product instructions for use.

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Starting Before Wash to

10

InstructionsOperatingtitle

F unction of Each Button

Fully automatic control

● The Normal program is used for average	● The water level lights will scroll up and down while the washer
day-to-day washing.	is working out to find the optimum water level for your load.
● Press the POWER button to turn power on.	● Add detergent, bleach, and softener as desired
● Load clothes.	into the appropriate dispenser.
● Press the START/PAUSE button.	● Close the lid.

WATER TEMP. SELECTOR

¥Used to select proper water temperature of washing water.

¥[Warm(Hot and Cold light on) Hot Cold Warm] mode repeats.

Hot

Warm Cold

WATER

TEMP.

DETERGENT

VOLUME

¥Used to indicate proper amount of detergent for each water level.

		Water Detergent
	Extra Wash	Ex-Large	Delay
	Extra Rinse	Large
	Gentle Spin	Medium	Time
		Small	Left
	WASH	WATER
	OPTION		DELAY
		LEVEL	START

WASH

OPTION

¥Select the desired wash option according to your laundry type, soil level, or load size.

¥Press the button to cycle through the options.

WATER LEVEL SELECTOR

¥Use to select the proper amount of water in relation to the weight and type of laundry.

¥Controlled automatically in the Normal programs.

DELAY START

¥Used to set the time when wash program ends from now to prevent wrinkle while you are away for a while.

¥Press the button to increase the delay time.

To change cycles during the process of cycle.

• Step 1. Press START/PAUSE button.

•Step 2. Select desired cycle or function.

•Step 3. Press START/PAUSE button to restart the washer at the beginning of the new cycle.

Manual control

Other programs are selected as follows :

●Press the POWER button to turn power on.

●Load clothes.

●Add detergent, bleach, and softener as desired in the appropriate dispenses.

●Select water temperature, water level, process, program, and wash options as described below.

●Close the lid and press the START/PAUSE button.

DISPLAY		PROCESS		START/PAUSE
		SELECTOR		BUTTON
¥ Used to indicate the time	¥	Use to select the desired	¥	Use to start or stop the washing
left of all processes or		function among Speedy		machine temporarily.
delay.		Soak, Wash, Rinse, or	¥	After 10 minutes in pause state,
		Spin.		the power is automatically turned
				off.

AUTO OFF

		Speedy Soak	Normal
	Hour		Economy
		Wash	Heavy	START
	Min.	Rinse	Wool
		Spin		PAUSE

DELAY	PRO-	PRO-
		GRAM
START	CESS

CHILD LOCK

¥Used to lock or unlock the control buttons to prevent all the setting from being changed by a child.

¥For locking, push both buttons simultaneously and for unlocking push them once more in washing process.

PROGRAM

SELECTOR

¥According to laundry and stain, you can select suitable program yourself.

¥Press the button to cycle through the options.

POWER BUTTON

¥Power is automatically turned off after the wash program finishes.

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Operating

Introduction

Instructions

: 3 step works at large and medium water level of Normal and Heavy program.

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InstructionsOperatingtitle

	W				ashing Programs
								PRO-
							PRO-	GRAM
		1					CESS		AUTO OFF
					Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
								START
		2			Press the PROGRAM button to select the washing program.
			PRO-				Normal Wash
PRO-		GRAM						except woolen clothes and lingerie.
CESS

Economy Wash

Economy wash can be selected to wash lightly soiled clothes of less than 41Ú2 lb. (2.0 kg) in a short time.

Heavy Wash

are excessively dirty like jeans or working

Wool Wash

etc.) which may be easily damaged can be washed.

Attention

care label for the washing instructions.

modified to prevent felting when they are machine washed. machine washable wool so we recommend that you wash them with hand.)

recommended for washing wool. washing machine to reduce the time to dry.

towel and pat into shape. Dry woolens out of direct sunlight. cause shrinkage or felting of woolen garments.)

machine may cause pump blockages during washing. machine washing and not just the backing material.

				Speedy Soak Wash
				Speed Soak Wash can be selected to wash heavily soiled laundry by soaking in water for an
				extended period to remove dirt and grime.
				Speedy Soak Wash cannot be selected for the Economy and Wool wash program.
		PRO-
	PRO-	GRAM
	3	Add the laundry and press the START/PAUSE button.
	CESS
				START		you press the START/PAUSE button the light will
						blink.
				PAUSE
	PRO-	PRO-
DELAY		GRAM
	CESS

4 Add the detergent.

The appropriate quantity of detergent is 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

5 Close the lid.

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

Delay Start Wash

Delay Start 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.

1				PRO-	button to turn power on.	AUTO OFF
		Press the POWER
				CESS
					START
					PAUSE
2
		Press the PROGRAM button to select the washing program.
		WATER		PRO-	PRO-
			DELAY		GRAMSelect the program for laundry on the control panel.
	LEVEL		START	PRO-	You cannot use DELAY START with the woolen setting.
			PRO-	GRAM
			CESS
3		Press the DELAY START button to set the time when the delayed
		washing is to be completed.
	WASH			PRO-	The time changes as following		Delay	Hour
			PRO-		order (3 4
							Time
	DELAY
	OPTION		WATER	DELAY			Left	Min.
	START		CESS
			LEVEL	START

Hours).

4 Add the laundry and

	START
	PAUSE
PRO-	PRO-
	GRAM
CESS

the START/PAUSE button.

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

5		Add the detergent.	The appropriate amount of detergent is marked at the
			Water Detergent on the water level button.
6		Close the lid.	Water will be supplied 2 minutes into the wash cycle
			to supplement the water the laundry has absorbed.
		Finish	The washing will be finished according to the delayed time.

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, process, water level, wash option, or water temperature manually, press the DELAY START 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 it is left for a long time after spinning.

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Function Additional

Options

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OptionsFunction

Additional

Washing Option

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

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

2 Press the PROCESS button until below desired option light is on. ( Refer to p. 11.)

Wash ,Wash+RinseRinseRinse+SpinSpin only options

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

PRO-

PROGRAM

CESS

3 Press the WATER LEVEL button.

¥Control the water level according to the amount of laundry.

¥If you do not choose anything, it is set the ÔLargeÕ water level automatically. (Refer to p. 10.)

			WATER		PRO-	PRO-
				DELAY		GRAM
			LEVEL	START	CESS
	4	Add the laundry into the washing tub.
	5	Press the START/PAUSE button.	START
			PAUSE
	6	Add the detergent if required and close the lid.

Note

•When spin option is not selected, the water will not be drained off after the process is completed . When you want the water to drain only, wait until the water in the wash tub finishes draining and turn off the power.

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

¥ If Rinse only is selected, the process will start from water spply.

How to Unlock

Other Useful Functions

Child Lock Function

You can use the child lock option, if you want to lock all the buttons to prevent all the setting from being changed by a child.

How to Lock

1	Press the	POWER button.
			AUTO OFF			Turn Power on.
	START
2
	PAUSE
	Press the START/PAUSE button to start washing after all washing
	conditions are set according to this manual.
						START
	WATER					PAUSE
	TEMP.	WASH				PRO-
			WATER		PRO-
	OPTION			DELAY		GRAM
3			LEVEL	START	CESS
	Press both PROCESS and				PROGRAM button simultaneously
						while wash is proceeding, then all
	PRO-	PRO-	Delay		Hour	the keys are locked the wash or
		GRAM	Time		Min.	until unlocking them.
	CESS		Left

To unlock this function during the wash, press both PROCESS and

PROGRAM button simultaneously again.

Note

¥[ ] and the remaining time are alternatively shown on the diplay. ( [ ] means Controls Locked.)

Wash Option

One or more wash options can be selectable for every washing program.

Wash program is changed as follows according to selected wash options.

¥Extra Wash : It gives additional 3 min wash. (Except for Speedy and Wool)

¥Extra Rinse : It gives additional one deep rinse. (Except for Speedy and Wool)

¥Gentle Spin : It gives gentle spin instead of normal spin. (Set for Wool automatically)

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.

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Function Additional

Options

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InstructionsInstallation

Placing and Leveling

Please ensure that the transit restraint has been removed before operating your machine.

1 Place the machine on a flat and firm surface which allows proper clearance.

Concreate flooring is best. Washer should not be installed on rugs or exposed to the weather.

We suggest a minimum clearance of 1” from right and left sides and 4” from rear wall.

more than 1”

more than 4”

more than 1”

Caution

If the washer is installed on a uneven,weak or tilted floor causing excessive vibration, spin failure or Ò Ó error can happen to it.

It must be placed on a firm and level floor to prevent spin failure.

■ Washer with Casters

An insecure installation may cause walking during spin cycles because the washer has casters for convenience to move.

To protect it from walking, place the leg stoppers, which are provided a accessory, under the two front legs of washer as shown in the figure.

Caster Leg Stopper

2 Check that the machine is level and securely installed not to move.

Top view of the machine

Open the lid and look from above to see if it is same as shown beside.

Connecting Hose

Water Supply Hose

1	hose to the tap.
	up so that the sealing	Water
	adhere completely to
		Tap	Sealing Washer
	right.		Water Supply Hose

2	hose to the machine.
	Hose Connector
	washer
	Sealing Washer
	to inlet valve of
	lock it by turning
3

Drain Hose

1 Fit the end of the drain hose to the outlet of the drain pump of washer and tighten the clamp.

2	Put the other end of the drain hose
	over the standpipe or wash tub.

To prevent accidental dislodging secure the drain hose to the standpipe, inlet hose or laundry tub with the tie strap provided in the parts package.

Within 2”

Hose

Guide

Drain Hose 36~47”

Tie Strap

Note

17 InstallationInstructions

To prevent siphoning, the drain hose should not be extended more than 2” from the end of the hose guide. The discharge height should be approximately 36 ~ 47” from the floor.