LG FH4A8FDN Series User manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
WASHING MACHINE
FH4A8FDN(1~9)
FH2A8FDN(1~9)
MFL69042501 www.lg.com
Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully.
This will simplify installation and ensure that the washer is
installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near
the washer after installation for future reference.
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Contents....................................2
Product Features......................3
Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions .................4
Basic safety precautions .......................5
Save these instructions.........................7
Specifications...........................8
Installation
Removing packing ................................9
Removing transit olts ..........................9
Installation place requirements ...........10
Connecting water supply hose............12
Installation of drain hose .....................14
Leveling...............................................15
How to use washer
Operating washing machine ...............17
Care efore washing...........................18
Washing program ta le.......................19
Extra options .......................................20
Operating data ....................................21
Control panel.......................................22
Additional program..............................23
- Time Delay........................................23
- Crease Care .....................................23
- Pre Wash ..........................................23
- Favorite.............................................23
Options................................................24
- Medic Rinse ......................................24
- Wash.................................................24
- Temp.................................................24
- Rinse.................................................24
- Spin...................................................24
- Rinse+Spin ......................................24
Other functions....................................24
- Spin Only .........................................24
Child Lock ...........................................25
Beep On/Off ........................................25
Tu Clean ...........................................26
Door Lock & Detecting ........................26
Before using the Tag On function
Turning on the NFC function of the
smart phone ........................................27
The Tag On guide ...............................28
Thank you for uying a LG Fully
Automatic Washing Machine.
Please read your owner’s manual
carefully, it provides instruction on safe
installation, use and maintenance.
Retain it for future reference.
Record the model and serial num er of
your washing machine.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Regulation...............................28
Adding detergent
Adding detergent and fa ric softener..29
aintenance
The water inlet filter.............................31
The drain pump filter ...........................32
Dispenser drawer................................33
The washing drum ..............................34
Cleaning your washer .........................34
Cold conditions ...................................34
Troubleshooting guide
Diagnosing pro lems ..........................35
Error messages...................................37
Using SmartDiagnosis™.....................38
Terms of warranty ..................39
Operating Data........................40
Contents
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Inverter Direct Drive system
The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without
elt and pulley.
Low noise speed control system
By sensing the amount of load and alance, it evenly distri utes load
to minimize the spinning noise level.
Child Lock
The Child Lock prevents children from pressing any utton to change
the settings during operation.
More economical with Intelligent Wash system
Intelligent Wash System detects the size of load and water temperature,
and then determines the optimum water level and washing time to
minimize energy and water consumption.
6 Motion
Washer is a le to perform various drum actions or a com ination of
different actions depending on the wash program selected.
Com ined with a controlled spin speed and the a ility of the drum to
rotate oth left and right, the wash performance of the machine is greatly
improved, giving you perfect results every time.
Product Features
Turbo Wash
Wash cycle in under 1 hour with energy and water saving.
( ased on half of laundry)
Tag on
This is a function that may use Diagnosis, Download Cycle, Washing
Coach, One Touch Washing, etc. when you touch the Tag On logo of
the washing machine y using your smartphone with NFC.
Auto estart
Auto Restart allows the program to restart all y itself in case of power
failure. It does from the stage where it stopped.
SmartDiagnosis™
Should you experience any technical difficulty with your washing
machine, it has the capa ility of transmitting data y phone to the
Customer Information Center. The call center agent records the data
transmitted from your machine and uses it to analyze the issue,
providing a fast and effective diagnosis.
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Important safety instructions
For your safety, the information in this manual must e followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF THE INSTALLATION
BEFORE USE.
WARNING
You can e killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
Your Safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and o ey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert sym ol.
This sym ol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert sym ol and either the word DANGER,
WARNING or CAUTION.
These words mean:
WARNING
You may e slightly injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
You will e killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
DANGER
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Important safety instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow asic
precautions, including the following:
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of personal
injury, adhere to all industry
recommended safety
procedures including the use
of long sleeved gloves and
safety glasses. Failure to follow
all of the safety warnings in this
manual could result in property,
personal injury or death.
• When the machine runs high
temperature, the front door
may be very hot. Don’t touch it.
• Never reach into washer while
it is moving. Wait until the drum
has completely stopped.
• 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.
• When a product was under
water, Please call service
center. There is a risk of electric
shock and fire.
• 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. Oil may
remain in the tu after a whole
cycle resulting in fire during
drying.
So, do not load oiled clothes.
• Keep the area underneath and
around your appliances free of
combustible materials such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
• Keep small animals away from
the appliance.
• Do not leave the washer door
open.
An open door could entice
children to hang on the door or
crawl inside 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.
■Basic safety precautions
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Important safety instructions
■Basic safety precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow asic
precautions, including the following:
WARNING
• 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.
• The laundry process can reduce
the flame retardant of fa rics. To
avoid such a result, carefully
follow the garment
manufacturer’s wash and care
instructions.
• 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 unplugging power cord,
do not pull out by grasping the
cord. Otherwise, the power cord
may e damaged.
• 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.
• Before discarding an old
machine unplug it. Render the
plug useless. Cut off the cable
directly behind the appliance to
prevent misuse.
• Do not push down the door
excessively, when washer door
open. This could topple over the
washer.
• The new hose-sets supplied
with the appliance are to be
used and that old hose-sets
should not be reused.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it
must e replaced y the
manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for
use y persons (including
children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capa ilities, or
lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have
een given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance y a person
responsi le for their safety.
•Children should e supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
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Important safety instructions
■Basic safety precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow asic
precautions, including the following:
WARNING
■Save these instructions
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in
electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in dou t 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 y a qualified electrician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must e grounded. In the event of malfunction or
reakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock y 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 e plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance.
• Do not use an adapter this will defeat the grounding plug.
• If you don’t have the proper outlet, consult an electrician.
WARNING
For use in Europe:
•This appliance can e used y
children aged from 8 years and
a ove and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capa ilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have een
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not e made y children
without supervision.
• Children of less than 3 years
should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
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Specifications
■Name : Front loading washing machine
■Power supply : 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
■Size : 600 mm (W) ✕640 mm (D) ✕850 mm (H)
■Weight : 68.5 kg
■Max.Watt : 2100 W
0.45 W (The off-mode, The left-on mode)
■Wash capacity : 9 kg
■Permissi le water pressure : 100 - 1000 kPa (1.0 - 10.0 kgf / cm
2
)
The appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the unit.
(For detergent and
fa ric softener)
Drawer
Drain hose
Transit olts Power plug
Control panel
Drain pump filter
Lower cover cap
• If the supply cord is damaged,
it must e replaced y the
manufacturer or its service agents
or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
Drum
Door Drain plug
Adjusta le feet
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Accessories
Inlet hose (1EA)
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Option : Hot / Cold (2EA) Spanner
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■emoving packing
1. Remove the card oard ox and
styrofoam packing.
2. Lift the washing machine and remove
the ase packing.
3. Remove the tape securing the power
supply cord and drain hose.
4. Remove the inlet hose from the drum.
1. Unscrew the 4 olts with
the spanner supplied.
2. Take out the 4 olts along with the
ru er ungs y slightly twisting the
ung.
3. Close the holes with the caps supplied.
To prevent internal damage during transport, the 4 special olts are locked.
Before operating the washer, remove the olts along with the ru er ungs.
If they are not removed, it may cause heavy vi ration, noise and malfunction.
■emoving transit bolts
Transit bolt
Installation
WARNING
• Packaging material (e.g. Films, Styrofoam) can e dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation ! Keep all packaging well away from children.
NOTE
• Keep the spanner provided for
future use.
NOTE
• Keep the transit olts for future use.
Spanner
Washer
Base Packing
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Installation
Washer
approx.
2cm
• Level floor :
Allowa le slope under entire washer is 1˚
• Power outlet :
Must e within 1.5 meters of either side of location of
washer. Do not overload the outlet with more than one
appliance.
• Additional Clearance :
For Wall, 10cm:rear / 2cm : right & left side
Do not place or store laundry products on top of
washer at any times.
They can damage the finish or controls.
■Installation place requirements
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Positioning
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Location
• Install the washer on a flat hard floor.
• Make sure that air circulation around the washer is not impeded y carpets, rugs, etc.
• Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor with pieces of wood, card oard or similar
materials under the washer.
• If it is impossi le to avoid positioning the washer next to a gas cooker or coal urning stove,an
insulating(85x60cm) covered with aluminum foil on the side facing the cooker or stove,must e
inserted etween the two appliance.
• The washer must not e installed in rooms where the temperature can drop elow 0°C.
• Please ensure that when the washer is installed, it is easily accessi le for the engineer in the
event of a reakdown.
• With the washer installed, adjust all four feet using the transit olt spanner provided ensuring
the appliance is sta le, and a clearance of approximately 20mm is left etween the top of the
washer and the underside of any work-top.
• This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in a mo ile installations such as
caravans, aircraft etc.
• Do not use an extension cord or dou le adapter.
• Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after use.
• Connect the machine to an earthed socket in accordance with current wiring regulations.
• The appliance must e positioned so that the plug is easily accessi le.
• Repairs to the washing machine must only e carried out y qualified personnel.
Repairs carried out y inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local service center
• Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperature elow freezing may occur.
Frozen hoses may urst under pressure. The relia ility of the electronic control unit may e
impaired at temperatures elow freezing point.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months and temperatures are elow freezing : Place
the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours efore putting it into operation.
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Electrical connection
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