LG Electronics WP-570N, WP-580N User Manual

Washing Machine

OWNER'S MANUAL

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set.
Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the set.
See the label attached on the back cover and quote this
information to your dealer when you require service.
This washing machine is designed and manufactured for
household use only.

MODEL :

WP-570N/580N

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GUIDANCE FOR SAFETY AND DURABILITY..........................3

PARTS IDENTIFICATION......................................................4~5

SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................5

INSTALLATION......................................................................6~8

PREPARATIONS BEFORE WASHING.....................................9

HOW TO WASH.......................................................................10

HOW TO RINSE.................................................................11~12

CARE AND MAINTENANCE..............................................13~14

REFERENCE...........................................................................15

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................................................15

CONTENTS

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GUIDANCE FOR SAFETY AND DURABILITY

●

Manufacturer is not responsible for accidents caused by the user as a result of not
following the user's guide.

Switch Area Electric Outlet

Volatile Material Hot Water

Heat Power Cord

In Operation Installation Area

●

Do not insert hand inside the spin dryer bas­ket while the machine is in operation.
(Do not let children climb
on to the machine or into
the spin dryer basket.
Injury may occur.)

●

Avoid installing the machine exposed to
snow, rain, or where humidity is high. It
may cause electric shock.

●

Avoid getting water on the switch area.
It may cause electric shock or fire.

●

Avoid connecting several electric devices
to a single outlet. It may cause fire.

●

Avoid having electric
heaters, candles,
cigarette lights, etc.
near the machine.
It may ignite or
deform the plastic.

●

If the power supply cord is damaged, it
must only be replaced by a repair shop
appointed by the manufacturer, because
special purpose tools are required.

●

Do not use volatile materials
such as benzene, gasoline,
or pesticides. Do not leave
strong alkaline substances
such as bleach inside the
wash tub. It may damage
the plastic surfaces and rub­ber parts.

●

Avoid using hot water higher than 50°C,
It may deform the plastic parts or cause
malfunction.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

■

WASHING

COVER

■

SPIN DRYER

COVER

■

SAFETY

COVER-2

■

SPIN DRYER

BASKET

■

EARTH WIRE

■

SAFETY

COVER-1

■

POWER CORD

■

OVERFLOW

FILTER

■

TUB

■

PULSATOR

■

CONTROL

PANEL

■

STRAINER

Accessories

Safety Cover Drain Hose

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Control panel

1. Water Inlet

Connect the hose from the water faucet to feed water to the tub.

2. Wash Timer

Used to select the desired time for washing or rinsing.

3. Drain Selector

Select "WASH · RINSE" for washing and rinsing, and "DRAIN" to drain the tub.

4. Spin Timer

Used to select the desired time for spinning.

WASH TIMER DRAIN SELECTOR

WASH.RINSE

9

SPIN TIMER

OFF

1

24

5

3

DRAIN

OFF

3

612

15

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power source On SPECIFICATION LABEL
Water level High : 34L
Water pressureLess than 100kPa (1kgf/cm2)
Dimensions 686 × 412 × 835mm. (W × D × H)

Weight (Net) 17kg

W

D

H

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INSTALLATION

Installation area

●

Select flat and firm floor.

●

Incorrect installation may cause severe noise and
break down.

●

The base openings must not be obstructed by car­peting when the washing machine is installed on a
carpeted floor.

Less than 10cm

1

Insert the drain hose to the connecting
area at the body.

2

Push the hose clamp to the body to tight-

en it as shown in the figure.(Push the

hose while the hose clamp is directed to
the top.)

●

The hose is placed
over doorsill

How to connect the drain hose

●

Avoid submerging the end of the hose in the water.

●

Maintain more than 10cm
between the side of drain
hose and the wall.

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Connecting the earth wire

Connecting the power plug

Other earthing method

●

Insert the power plug into the outlet.

●

Before connecting the power plug, check if the
voltage setting of the washer matches the out­let voltage.

●

Install the earth wire to prevent short-circuit due to leaking current and electric shock.

●

It is attached at the back of the washer. Connect it to the metal water pipe. If the water
pipe is made of plastic, it does not have the earth effect.

●

Never connect the earth wire to the
gas pipe, lightning arrester. telephone
connecter, etc.

Gas pipe

Earth
wire

Earth
wire

Earth copper plate

Earth
wire

75cm

Short-circuit breaker

●

After connecting the earth
wire to the earth copper
plate, bury it at least 75cm
deep under the wet
ground.

●

Connect to the
earthing-only outlet.

● When installing it in an

area where earthing is
not possible, purchase a
short-circuit breaker
(15mA at operation,

7.5mA at idle) and con­nect it to the outlet.

✽ WARNING-THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

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INSTALLATION

Voltage change

(only for Dual voltage)

●

This washer can be adjusted to operate on a power supply of either 110(127) or 220
volts.
However, in order to avoid the danger of a fire and prevent damage to the washing
machine, the voltage setting must match the voltage of your power supply.
The present voltage is indicated on the label on the back of the washing machine.

●

To change the voltage setting, follow the procedure below.

1. Unplug the power cord from the electric outlet, being sure to take hold of the plug
itself.

2. Use a screwdriver to remove the back cover from the washing machine.

3. Remove the bag covering the lead wire couplers.

4. To change the voltage setting from 220V to 110(127)V, disconnect the coupler
marked "220V" and connect the coupler marked "110(127)V", to change the voltage
setting from 110(127)V to 220V, disconnect the coupler marked "110(127)V" and
connect the coupler marked "220V".

5. Cover the couplers with the bag and reattach the back cover.

6. Be sure to indicate the new voltage setting on the "Present Voltage" label for future
reference.

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PREPARATIONS BEFORE WASHING

Laundry handling

Washer set-up

Check pockets for articles.
(Failure to do so may damage
clothes or machine.)

Brush off dust and soil from
clothes.

Check label on the clothes for
washing instructions.

Wash colored and white
clothes separately.

Since bulky and light laundry
may float, wash only few at a
time. (parka, jumper, etc.)

Since stringed or long clothes
may cause entanglement tie
them up or use separate
washing net.

1

Connect the water supply
hose.

2

Lower the drain hose.

3

Connect the power plug
to the wall outlet.

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HOW TO WASH

DRAIN SELECTOR

WASH.RINSE

DRAIN

WASH TIMER

9

OFF

3

612

15

DRAIN SELECTOR

WASH.RINSE

DRAIN

H

1

Set the drain selector to
the "WASH · RINSE"
position.

2

Open the water faucet
and feed water to the
water level indicated
inside wash tub.

3

Put the laundry and
detergent into the wash
tub.

4

Set the wash time with
the wash timer.

5

When washing is fin­ished, select the drain
selector to the "DRAIN"
position and drain the
wash tub.

6

Rinse according to
"HOW TO RINSE" on
page 11~12.

7

Spinning in the spin dryer basket.

●

Put the laundry into the spin dryer basket.

●

Place the safety cover horizontally on the laundry.

●

Set the desired spin time with the spin timer.

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HOW TO RINSE

Interim spin rinse

1

After washing.

●

Put the laundry into the
spin dryer basket.

●

Place the safety cover hor­izontally on the laundry.

2

Set the desired spin time
with the spin timer.

3

After spinning.

●

Put the laundry into the
wash tub and rinse.

■ Interim spin rinse prior to regular rinsing will remove sudsy water from the
laundry and improve rinsing efficiency.

Economical water supply rinse

WASH TIMER

9

OFF

3

612

15

DRAIN SELECTOR

WASH.RINSE

DRAIN

SPIN TIMER

OFF

1

24

5

3

1

Set the drain selector to "
WASH · RINSE" position
and feed appropriate
water to the tub.

2

Set the rinse time with
the wash timer

3

Put the laundry into the
spin dryer basket and set
the spin time with the
spin timer.

■ This course allows you to save water as this course is to rinse after feeding
appropriate water to the tub.

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HOW TO RINSE

Continuous water supply rinse

DRAIN SELECTOR

WASH.RINSE

DRAIN

WASH TIMER

9

OFF

3

612

15

1

Set the drain selector to
"WASH · RINSE" position.

2

Put the laundry into the
wash tub and open the
water faucet.

3

Set the rinse time with
the wash timer and feed
water continuously.

■ This course is to rinse while feeding water continuously.

●

Put the laundry evenly into the spin dryer
basket.

●

Place the safety cover horizontally on the
laundry.

●

Close the spin dryer cover and perform
spinning.

Kinds of laundry Spin time

Thin fabrics (Synthetic fabrics, Mixed fabrics) 1~2 min.
Sweaters (Synthetic fabrics) 2~3 min.
Cotton underwear 3~5 min.
Sheets, Towel 5 min.

Notes for spinning

Spin time guide

Safety cover

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

●

Be sure to disconnect the power cord from the electric outlet before starting care and
maintenance.

Washing machine

■

If the washing machine itself becomes dirty.

●

The washing machine can be cleaned with a mild liquid detergent. Never use abra­sive cleanser or chemicals such as benzene or thinner to clean the washing machine,
because these materials will damage both the painted surfaces and the plastic parts.

Pulsator

■

If a button or some other object gets caught in
the pulsator.

1. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw in the center
of the pulsator, and lift the pulsator straight up in
order to remove the button or other object.

2. Reposition the pulsator and retighten the screw. Be
sure to tighten the screw all the way down into the
hole so that it does not protrude, or it will damage
the clothing during washing.

Overflow filter

1. Pull the overflow filter forward from the wash tub in the direction of the arrow.

2. Remove dirt by using tooth brush, etc., and then insert overflow filter back into the wash

tub.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Strainer

1. Seperate the strainer from the wash tub by using the
tip of the screwdriver.

2. Remove dirt by using tooth brush, etc., and then insert
strainer back into the wash tub.

Spin dryer basket

●

If clothing becomes trapped between the spin dryer basket and the outer spin tub.

1. Take hold of the front of the safety cover-1 and pull it upward.

2. Remove the article of clothing.

3. Close the safety cover-1, pressing down on it so that it fits securely into the outer
spin tub.

Safety cover-1

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Before Requesting Service

Troubles Checking points

Motor does not operate.
Spin dryer basket does

not operate.

No draining

●

Is the power cord firmly plugged in?

●

Is the timer turned to a suitable point except "OFF"?

●

Is there any cloth dropped between the basket and tub?

●

Is the spin dryer cover closed?

●

Is the laundry gathered to one side of spin basket?

●

Is the lint stuck to the plunger valve?

●

Is not the end of the drain hose guide located at a
excessive height?

REFERENCE

TABLE 1. WEIGHT GUIDE FOR CLOTHES

Type of clothing Type of fabric Weight per piece

Under shirt Cotton 150g
Handkerchief Cotton 50g
Bath towel Cotton 300g
Shirt Mixed fabric 200g
Socks (1 pair) Mixed fabric 60g
Pajama (shirt and pants) Cotton 500g
Winter undershirt Cotton 600g
Work clothes Mixed fabric 800g
Blouse Mixed fabric 200g

NOTES

●

Amount of laundry is a weight of dry laundry.

●

Detergent is a general synthetic detergent.

TABLE 2. GUIDE FOR WASHING

Water level Amount of water Amount of detergent

H 34

L 34g

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