LG F1696SWDE User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

WASHER AND DRYER

Before beginning installation, read these instructions

carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the

product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these

instructions near the product after installation for future

reference.

ENGLISH

F1696SWDE

MFL71766731

Rev.00_011323

www.lg.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

This manual may contain images or

content that may be different from the

model you purchased.

This manual is subject to revision by the

manufacturer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE...........................................................3

WARNING............................................................................................................3

INSTALLATION

Parts and Specifications ....................................................................................9

Installation Place Requirements ....................................................................12

Unpacking the Appliance ................................................................................13

Levelling the Appliance ...................................................................................14

Connecting the Water Supply Hose...............................................................16

Installing the Drain Hose ................................................................................18

OPERATION

Operation Overview.........................................................................................19

Control Panel ....................................................................................................20

Preparing the Wash Load ...............................................................................23

Adding Detergents and Softeners .................................................................23

Programme Table ............................................................................................26

Drying Programme..........................................................................................31

Extra Options and Functions ..........................................................................34

SMART FUNCTIONS

LG ThinQ Application.......................................................................................37

Smart Diagnosis ...............................................................................................39

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning After Every Wash..............................................................................41

Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............................................................41

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service................................................................................45

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen

risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance.

The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as

described below.

Safety Messages

WARNING

To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, injury or

scalding to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

Technical Safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of

experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision

or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person

responsible for their safety.

This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations

that can cause risk. Read the part with this symbol carefully

and follow the instructions in order to avoid risk.

WARNING

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can

cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can

cause the minor injury or damage to the product.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

the appliance.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order

to avoid a hazard.

• Use a new hose or hose-set supplied with the appliance. Reusing old

hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage.

• Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household only.

• The inlet water pressure must be between 50 kPa and 800 kPa.

Maximum Capacity

The maximum capacity in some cycles for dry clothes to be used is

Wash (9 kg)/Dry (6 kg)

The recommended maximum capacity for each washing programme

may differ. To get good wash results, please refer to

Programme

Table

OPERATION

chapter for further details.

Technical Safety for Using the Dryer

• Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance.

• Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil,

vegetable oil, acetone, alcohol, petroleum, kerosene, spot removers,

turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water

with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the

appliance.

• Never stop the appliance before the end of the drying cycle unless all

items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is

dissipated.

• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof

textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam

rubber pads should not be dried in the appliance.

• Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by

the fabric softener instructions.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.

• The appliance is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used

for cleaning.

Installation

• This appliance should only be transported by two or more people

holding the appliance securely.

• Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place. Do not install

or store the appliance in any outdoor area, or any area that is subject

to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, rain, or

temperatures below freezing.

• Make sure the power plug is completely pushed into the power

outlet.

• Do not plug the appliance into multiple outlet sockets, power boards,

or an extension power cable.

• Do not modify the power plug provided with the appliance. If it does

not fit the power outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

• This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-

earthing / grounding conductor (earthing pin) and a grounding

power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate

outlet socket that is installed and earthed / grounded in accordance

with all local codes and ordinances.

• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can

result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or

service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded.

Operation

• Never attempt to operate the appliance if it is damaged,

malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken

parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not apply any sharp objects to the control panel in order to

operate the appliance.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not attempt to separate any panels or disassemble the appliance.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance. All repairs and

servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel unless

specifically recommended in this Owner's Manual. Use only

authorized factory parts.

• Do not push down the door excessively, when the appliance door is

open.

• Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.

• Do not wash any items that are specified by the manufacturer as not

washable on the care label.

• Keep the area underneath and around the appliance free of

combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

• Do not leave the appliance door open. Children may hang on the door

or crawl inside the appliance, causing damage or injury.

• Do not put in, wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed

in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances

(such as waxes, wax removers, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers,

drycleaning solvents, kerosene, petrol, spot removers, turpentine,

vegetable oil, cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, etc.). Improper use can

cause fire or explosion.

• Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances (ether,

benzene, alcohol, chemical, LPG, combustible spray, gasoline,

thinner, petroleum, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near

the appliance.

• Never reach into the appliance while it is operating. Wait until the

drum has completely stopped.

• Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme.

• In case of a water leak from the appliance or flood, disconnect the

power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information

centre.

• Turn off water taps 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 should be replaced after 5 years.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.) within

the home, do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the

area immediately.

• If the drain hose or inlet hose is frozen during winter, use it only after

thawing.

• Keep all washing detergents, softener and bleach away from

children.

• Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet

hands.

• Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it.

• Avoid touching any water that is drained from the appliance during

the wash.

• Make sure that drainage is working properly. If water is not drained

properly, your floor may get flooded.

• When the air temperature is high and the water temperature is low,

condensation may occur and thus wet the floor.

• Wipe off dirt or dust on the contacts of the power plug.

Maintenance

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning the

appliance. Setting the controls to the OFF or stand by position does

not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

• Securely plug the power plug in the outlet socket after completely

removing any moisture and dust.

• Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always

grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet

socket.

• Only qualified service personnel from LG Electronics service centre

should disassemble, repair, or modify the appliance. Contact an LG

Electronics customer information centre if you move and install the

appliance in a different location.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Disposal

• Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it. Cut off the cable

directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse.

• Dispose of all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and

styrofoam) away from children. The packaging materials can cause

suffocation.

• Cut off the power cord and remove the door before disposing of this

appliance to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting

trapped inside.

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INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

Parts and Specifications

NOTE

• Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance.

Front View

Control Panel

Detergent Dispenser Drawer

Drum

Door

Cover Cap

Drain Plug

Drain Pump Filter

Levelling Feet

Rear View

Power Plug

Transit Bolts

Drain Hose

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INSTALLATION

Specifications

Dimension(mm)

Model F1696SWDE

Power Supply 220‒240 V~, 50 Hz

Product Weight 71 kg

W 600 D 565 D'' 1100

H850D'620

D’’

D’

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