LG F1256QD Washing Machine 7kg Direct Drive

User Manual Washing Machine

Product Features

Protection against creases

With the alternate rotation of the drum. creasing in the laundry is. minimized.

Built-in heater

Internal heater automatically heats the water to the best temperature on selected cycles.

More economical by Intelligent Wash System

Intelligent Wash System detects the amount of load and water temperature. and then determines the optimum water level and washing time to minimize energy and water consumption.

Child Lock

The Child lock prevents children from pressing any button to change the settings during operation.

Low noise speed control system

By sensing the amount of load and balance. it evenly distributes load to minimize the spinning noise level.

Direct Drive System

The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without belt and pulley.

Specifications

Accessories

Installation

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.

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

In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in clean condition at all times.
Any damage which may be cause by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee.

Transit bolts

The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to prevent internal damage during transport.

• Packing and all transit bolts must be removed before using the washer.
• When unpacking the base. be sure to remove the additional packing support in the middle of the base packing.

Removing transit bolts

1. To prevent internal damage during transport, the special 4 bolts are locked. Before operating the washer. remove the bolts along with the rubber bungs.

• If they are not removed. it may cause heavy vibration. noise and malfunction.

2. Unscrew the 4 bolts with the spanner supplied.

3. Take out the 4 bolts along with the rubber bungs by slightly twisting the bung. Keep the 4 bolts and the spanner for future use.

• Whenever the appliance is transported. the transit bolts must be refitted.

4. Close the holes with the caps supplied.

Installation place requirement

Level floor :
Allowable slope under entire washer is 1°

Power outlet :

Must be 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. door and floor modeling is required. (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.

Positioning

Install the washer on a flat hard floor.

Make sure that air circulation around the washer is not impeded by carpets, rug etc.

• Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor with pieces of wood. cardboard or similar materials under the washer
• If it is impossible to avoid positioning the washer next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove. n insulating(85x60cm) covered with aluminum foil on the side facing the cooker or stove, must be inserted between the two appliance.
• The washer must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0°C.
• Please ensure that when the washer is installed. it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.
• With the washer installed adjust all four feet using the transit bolt spanner provided ensuring the appliance is stable. and a clearance of approximately 20mm is left between the top of the washer and the underside of the work-top.

Electrical Connection

1. Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.

2. If the supply cord is damaged. it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or similarly. Qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

3. Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after use.

4. Connect the machine to an earthed socket in accordance with current wiring regulations.

5. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.

• Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local service center
• Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperature below freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst. Under pressure. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
• If the application is delivered in the winter months and temperatures are below freezing: Place the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation.

Normal Tap without thread & crew type inlet hose

1. Unscrew the fixing screw to attach the tap.

2. Push the connector up til the rubber packing is in tight contact with the tap. Then tighten the 4 screws.

3. Push the water supply hose vertically upwards so that the rubber packing within in the hose can adhere completely to the tap and then tighten it by screwing it to the right.

Normal Tap without thread & one touch type inlet hose (Single inlet models)

1. Untighten the upper connector screw.

In case the diameter of the tap is large remove the guide plate.

2. Push the upper connector up till the rubber packing is in tight contact with the tap. Then tighten the 4 screws.

• Tum the middle connector not to have water leaked.
• Make sure that the rubber seal is inside the hose connector.

3. Connect the water supply hose to the middle connector. pushing the plate down.

• To separate the water supply hose from the middle connector shut off the tap. Then pull the inlet hose down. pushing the plate down.

• Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose and that itis not crushed.

Installation of drain hose

Care before washing

Before the first washing

Select a cycle (COTTON 60°C. add a hal load of detergent) allow the unit to wash without clothing. This will remove residues and water from the drum that may have been left during manufacturing.

Caring before washing

1. 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.
2. Sorting
To get the best results. Sort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle.
Water temperature and spin speed and different fabrics need to be washed in different ways.
Always sort dark colors from pale colors and whites. Wash separately as dye and lint transfer can occur causing discoloration of white etc. If possible. do not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled one.

Soil (Heavy. Normal. Light) Separate clothes according to amount of soil.

Color (White. Lights. Darks) Separate white fabrics from colored fabrics.

Lint (Lint producers. Collectors) Wash lint producers and lint collectors separately.

3. Caring before loading

Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load.

Do not wash single items. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one or two similar items.

Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Items such as nails. hair olp. matches. pens. coins and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes.

Pre treat dirt and stains by brushing a litle detergent dissolved in water onto stains Bke collars and cuffs to help shift dirt.

Close zippers. hooks and strings to make sure that these items dont snag on other clothes.

Check the folds of the flexible gasket (gray) and. remove any small articls. f any.

Check inside of the drum and remove any left items in it for next wash cycle.

Remove any clothing or items on the flexible gasket to prevent clothing and the gasket damages.

How to use

1. Cotton automatically selected upon power on.

• Press the Power button to start.
• Press the Start/Pause button.
• Initial conditions.

2. Manual Selecting

• Press the Power button to start
• Select the conditions which you want to use, turning the program dial and pressing each button.
• Press the Start/Pause button.

3. Beep on/off

• The beep on/off function can be set by pressing Time Delay button.
• The Beep on/off function works when the power is off.

Power

1. Power

• Press the Power button to tum power on and off
• To cancel the Time Delay function. the power button should be pressed.

2. Initial Program

• When the Power button is pressed. the washer is ready for Cotton program. And the other initial conditions as follows.
• So. if you want to advance into the ashing ycle without changing the program. just press the Start/Pause button and then the washer will proceed.

• 13 programs are available according to the laundry type.
• Lamp will light up to indicate selected program.
• When Start/Pause button is pressed, the Cotton program is automatically selected.
• By turning the Program dial, the program is selected in order of

Start/pause

1. Start

• This Start/Pause button is used to start wash cycle or pause the wash cycle.

2. Pause

• If temporary stop of wash cycle is needed. press the Start/Pause button.
• When in Pause. the power is turned off automatically after 4 minutes.
• NB. The door will not open before 1 to 2 minutes when Pause is selected, or at the end of the wash cycle.

Door Lock

• Lights whenever the door of the washer is locked.
• The door can be unlocked by pressing the Start/Pause button to stop the washer.
• The door can be opened after a short delay.

Detecting

• While the "Detecting" is shown in the display the machine rotates slowly and detects how many laundries are loaded in the drum. It will take a few seconds.
• Available in Cotton and Synthetic.

Option

1. Medic Rinse

• For high effectiveness or more purity in rinse operation you can choose Medic

Rinse option.

2. Pre Wash

• If the laundry is heavily soiled. “PreWash" course is effective.

3. Intensive

• If the laundry is heavily soiled “Intensive” option is effective
• By selecting the Intensive option. the wash time may be extended. depending on the program selected.

4. Crease Care

• If you want to prevent crease. select this button with spin speed.

The required lamp will light up for identification.

Child Lock

If you choose to lock the buttons on the control assembly to prevent tampering this function may be selected.

• Child Lock can be set by pressing the Medic Rinse button and Pre Wash button simultaneously. (About three seconds)

• To deactivate Child Lock system. press Medic Rinse and Pre Wash buttons simultaneously again. (About three seconds)

• To change to the desired program. whilst in child lock mode.

1. Press both Medic Rinse and Pre Wash together once again. (About three seconds)

2. Press the Start/Pause button.

3: Select the desired program and press the
Start/Pause button again.

• The child lock can be set at any time and it can be deactivated only by using child lock cancel process. Turning the power off and operational errors will not affect child lock.

Water Temp

• By pressing the Temp button, the water temperature can be selected.

- Cold

- 30°C 40°C 160°C 195°C

• Water temperature can be selected according to the program.

The required temperature lamp will light up for identification.

Time delay

Preparing washing before starting “Time Delay”

• Turn on the water tap.
• Load laundry and close the door.
• Place the detergent and fabric softener in the drawer.

How to set “Time Delay”

• Press Power button.
• Tum the Program dial to select the program you require.
• Press Time Delay button and set the desired time.
• Press the Start/Pause button. (":" blinks.)

If Time Delay button is pressed. “3:00" is displayed. The maximum delayed time is
19 hours and the minimum time is 3 hours.

Each pressing of the button advances on time delay by one hour.

To cancel the time delay. press the Power button.

Time Delay is expected time’ from the present to the completion of washing cycle or selected process (Wash. Rinse. Spin).

According to the condition of water supply and temperature. the delayed time and the actual washing time may vary.

Display

1. Special function display

• When child lock is selected. the “Fis displayed
• When time delay is selected. it shows the remaining time to finish the selected program.

2. Self diagnosis display

If the machine encounters a fault during operation. the associated fault will be displayed.

3. Completion of washing

When washing cycle is completed. is displayed on the “Multi display”.

4. Time left

• During washing cycle. the remaining washing time is displayed.
• Recommended program by manufacturer.

• The washing time may vary by the amount of laundry. water pressure. water temperature and other washing conditions.
• If an unbalanced load is detected or if the suds removing program operates. the wash time may be extended. (Max. increasing time is 45 minutes)

Maintainance

The water inlet filter

• message will blink on the control panel when water does not enter the detergent drawer.
• If water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit. the water inlet filter may become clogged. It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time.

1. Turn off the water tap.

2. Unscrew the water inlet hose.

3. Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush.

4. Tighten up the inlet hose.

The drain pump filter

1. Open the lower cover cap by using acoin. Drain plug ( ) to pull out the hose.

2. Unplug the drain plug . allowing the water to flow out. At this time use a vessel to prevent water flowing on to the floor. When water does not flow any more, turn the pump filter ( ) open to the left.

3. Remove out any foreign material from the pump filter

4. After cleaning. turn the pump filter ( ) clockwise and insert the drain plug to the original place. close the lower cover on

Dispenser drawer

After a while detergents and fabric softeners leave a deposit in the drawer.

• It should be cleaned from time to time with a jet of running water.
• If necessary it can be removed completely from the machine by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out.
• To facilitate cleaning. the upper part of the fabric softener compartment can be removed.

The drawer recess

Detergent can also accumulate inside the recess which should be cleaned occasionally with an old toothbrush.

• Once you have finished cleaning. replace the drawer and run a rinse cycle without laundry.

Cleaning your washer

1. Exterior

Proper care of your washer can extend its life.

The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a neutral nonabrasive household detergent.

Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth.

Try not to hit surface with sharp objects.

IMPORTANT: Do not use methylated spirits. diluents or similar products.
2. Interior

Dry around the washer door opening. flexible gasket and door glass.

Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water.

Repeat process if necessary.

Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Solution
Rattling and clanking noise Thumping sound Vibrating noise	Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. Have all the transit bolts and packing been removed? Are all the feet resting firmly on the ground?	Stop washer and check drum and drain filter. I noise continues after washer is restarted. call your authorised service centre. I sound continues. washer is probably out of balance. Stop and redistribute wash load. I not removed during installation. Refer to Installation guide for removing transit bolts. Wash load may be unevenly distributed in drum. Stop washer and rearranae wash load.
Water leaks. Oversudsing Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly Water in the washer does not drain or drains slowly.	Fill hoses or drain hose are loose at tap or washer. House drain pipes are clogged. Water supply is not adequate in area. Water supply tap is not completely open. Water inlet hose(s) are kinked. The filter of the inlet hose(s) clogged. Drain hose is kinked or clogged. The drain fiter is clogged.	Check and tighten hose connections. Unclog drain pipe. Contact plumber if necessary. Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent may cause excessive foaming which may result in water leaks. Check another tap in the house. Fully open tap. Straighten hose. Check the fiter of the inlet hose. Clean and straighten the drain hose. Clean the drain filter
Washer does not start Washer will not spin	Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. House fuse blown. circuit breaker tripped.or a power outage has occurred. Water supply tap is not turned on.	Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload. have it corrected by a qualified electrician. Turn on water supply tap. Close the door and press the Start/Pause button. After pressing the Start/Pause button. it may take a few moments before the clothes washer begins to spin. The door must lock before spin can be achieved.
Door does not open		Once started. the door can not be opened for safety reasons. Wait one or two minutes before opening the door to give the electric locking mechanism time to release.
Wash cycle time delayed		The washing time may vary by the amount of laundry. water pressure. water temperature and other usage conditions. If the imbalance is detected or if the suds removing program works. the wash time shall be increased.
	Water supply is not adequate in area. Water supply taps are not completely open. Water inlet hose(s) are kinked. The filter of the inlet hose(s) are clogged.	Check another tap in the house. Fully open tap. Straighten hose(s). Check the filter of the inlet hose.
	Drain hose is kinked or clogged. The drain filter is clogged.	Clean and straighten the drain hose. Clean the drain filter.
	Load is too small. Load is out of balance. The appliance has an imbalance detection and correction system. If individual heavy articles are loaded (ex. bath mat. bath robe. etc.) this system may stop spinning or even interrupt the spin cycle altogether. I the laundry is still too wet at the end of the cycle. add smaller articles of laundry to balance the load and repeat the spin cycle.	Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning
	Is the door opened?	Close the door. If is not released, call for service.
		Unplug the power plug and call the service

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