LG WP8WMR Washing Machine Owner’s Manual

WP8WMR Washing Machine

WP8WMR

OWNER’S MANUAL
WASHING MACHINE

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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
** 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 minor injury or damage to the product.
WARNING
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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• 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.
• Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household only.
• Use a new hose or hose-set supplied with the appliance. Reusing old hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage.
• The inlet water pressure must be between 50 and 600 kPa.

Maximum Capacity
The maximum capacity in some cycles for dry clothes to be used is:
The recommended maximum capacity for each washing programme may differ. To get good wash results, please refer to Programme
Table in OPERATION chapter for further details.
WP8WMR
Wash (8.0 kg) / Spin (4.6 kg)
Installation

• 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.
• 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 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 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 power cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket that is installed and 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.
• Tighten and secure the drain hose at connecting ends to avoid separation.

Operation

• 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 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, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance.
• Do not place flammable objects (such as candles, lamps, etc.) or heating devices (such as stoves, heaters, etc.) on the appliance.
• Never reach into the appliance while it is operating. Wait until the drum has completely stopped.
• In case of a water leak from the appliance, 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 may need replacement after 5 years.
• 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.
• Wipe off dirt or dust on the contacts of the power plug.
• Do not fill the washing machine with more than 50 ℃ water. It may deform plastic parts or cause malfunctions.
• Do not drain water from the wash tub while the spin tub is operating.

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.

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.

INSTALLATION

Parts and Specifications
NOTE

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

Front View    

1. Control Panel
2. Wash Cover
3. Lint Filter
4. Wash Tub
5. Pulsator
6. Base
7. Drain Hose
8. Power Cord
9. Safety Cover
10. Spin Cover
11.  Water Inlet Selector

Accessories

1. Inner Spin Cover
2. Water Inlet Hose

Specifications

Dimension(mm) W ……………..761
D……………. 448
H………………. 895

Installation Place Requirements
Before installing the appliance, check the following information in order to install the appliance in a correct place.
Unpacking Shipping Material

1. Remove the carton and the styrofoam packing.
2. Lift the washing machine and remove the base packing.
3. Remove the tape securing the power supply cord and drain hose.
4. Remove the inlet hose from the drum.

Installation Location

• Install the appliance on a flat floor of hard material that is strong enough to support a fully loaded appliance. (Allowable slope under the appliance: 1º)
• Never try to level any uneven floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the appliance.
• If it is impossible to avoid positioning the appliance next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove, an insulation (85 X 60 cm) covered with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted between the two appliances.
• Ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessible for a service technician in the event of a breakdown.
• Additional clearance for the wall should have 10 cm for the rear and 2 cm for right and left side.

WARNING

• This appliance must only be used for domestic household purposes and should not be used with movable home or house.

NOTE

• Do not install this appliance on a raised surface or platform, plinth or stand. It may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.

Installing the Drain Hose
Before connecting the drain hose, check your drain hose model and follow the instructions for that model.
Installing the Drain Hose in a Floor Drain
Positioning the Drain Hose

• The length 1 of the drain hose should not exceed 300 cm. Do not place the drain hose 2 more than 15 cm above the floor.
• The outlet of the drain hose should not be submerged in water.
• Make sure the drain hose is not kinked.

Changing the Position of the Drain Hose
The installation position of the drain hose is located at the spin side. According to the installation location, the drain hose can also be installed at the wash side of the washing machine.

1. Unplug the power cord and empty the drain hose completely.

2. Lay a soft cloth(blanket, etc.) on the floor and place the washing machine gently on it.

3. Remove the drain hose from the spin side buckle and insert it into the wash side buckle.
   • Spin side • Wash side
   

4. Hang the drain hose kit.

OPERATION

Preparing the Wash Load
Sort the wash load for best washing results, and then prepare the clothes according to the symbols on their care labels.
Sorting the Clothes

• Soil level (Heavy, Normal, Light): Separate clothes according to soil level. If possible, do not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled ones.
• Colour (White, Lights, Darks): Wash dark or dyed clothes separately from whites or light colours. Mixing dyed clothes with light clothes can result in dye transfer or discolouration of lighter clothes.
• Lint (Lint producers, Collectors): Wash separately lint producing fabrics from lint collecting fabrics. Lint producers can result in pilling and linting on the lint collectors.

Checking the Clothes Care Label
The symbols tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed.
Symbols on the Care Labels

• Cotton, Mixed Fabrics
| • Easy Care
• Synthetic, Mixed Fabrics
| • Special Delicate Wash
• Delicates
| • Hand Wash Only
• Wool, Silk
| • Do not wash

NOTE

• The dashes under the symbol give you information about the type of fabric and the maximum allowance of mechanical stress.

Checking the Clothes before Loading

• To help distribute the load evenly during spinning, combine large and small items in a load.
• Do not wash single small items. Add 1-2 similar items to the load to prevent an out-of-balance load.
• Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Items such as nails, hair clips, matches, pens, coins and keys can damage both your ppliance and clothes.
• Wash delicates (stockings, underwired bras) in a wash net.
• Close zippers, hooks and strings to make sure that these items do not snag on other clothes.
• Pre-treat dirt and stains by brushing a small amount of detergent dissolved water onto stains to help lift dirt.

Adding Detergents

Detergent Dosage

• Detergent should be selected according to fabric type, colour, soil level and washing temperature and should be used according to the detergent manufacturer’s instructions.

• Too much detergent results in excessive suds which cause poor washing.

• When you use liquid detergent, follow the guidelines provided by the detergent manufacturer.

• Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the laundry. For best results, avoid oversudsing.

• Refer to the label of the clothes, before choosing the detergent and water temperature.

• Use only suitable detergents for the respective type of clothing:
  – General powdered detergents for all types of fabric
  – Powdered detergents for delicate fabric
  – Liquid detergents for all types of fabric or designated detergents only for wool

• For better washing performance and whitening, use detergent that contains general powdered bleach.

CAUTION

• Using liquid detergent without diluting, or leaving laundry for a long time after pouring diluted liquid detergent into the drum might cause the clothes to be damaged, bleached, discoloured.

NOTE

• Do not let the detergent harden. Doing so may lead to blockages, poor rinse performance or odour.
• Full load: According to manufacturer’s recommendation.
• Part load: 3/4 of the normal amount
• Minimum load: 1/2 of full load

Control Panel
Control Panel and Functions

1. Wash Timer
   • Turn the timer to select the desired washing time.

2. Wash-Drain Selector
   • Turn the selector to select the desired washing or rinsing programme(Strong/Normal).
   • Turn the selector to the drain to drain the water.

3. Spin Timer
   • Turn the timer to select the desired spinning time.

Washing

1. Open the wash cover and load the clothes.
2. Add the proper amount of detergent into the wash tub.
3. Open the water tap.
4. Close the water tap when the desired water level is reached.
5. Turn the Wash-Drain Selector to choose the programme.
6. Turn the Wash Timer to the desired washing time to begin the washing.
7. Turn the Wash-Drain Selector to the Drain to drain the water after washing.

Rinsing

1. Open the wash cover and load the clothes.
2. Add the proper amount of fabric softener into the wash tub.
3. Open the water tap.
4. Close the water tap when the desired water level is reached.
5. Turn the Wash-Drain Selector to choose the programme.
6. Turn the Wash Timer to the desired rinsing time to begin the rinsing.
7. Turn the Wash-Drain Selector to the Drain to drain the water after rinsing.

Spinning

1. Open the spin cover and the safety cover.

2. Load the clothes into the spin tub.

3. Put the inner spin cover on the clothes.
   • Inner spin cover should be placed horizontally.

4. Close the safety cover and the spin cover.

5. Turn the Spin Timer to select the desired spinning time to begin the spinning.

NOTE

• If the spin tub is unbalanced and vibrates excessively, stop the spinning mode, redistribute the laundry evenly, and then resume the spinning mode.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

• Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the appliance. They may damage the finish.

Cleaning after Every Wash
What to Clean

• If you always use cold water, we recommend that a warm or hot wash be used at regular intervals e.g. every 5th wash should be at least a warm one.
• Turn off taps after use to prevent the chance of flooding, otherwise an inlet hose may burst.
• Always unplug the power cord after use.
• After the cycle is finished, wipe the door and the inside of the door to remove any moisture.

WARNING

• Leave the door open to dry the drum interior but only if it is safe and any children are supervised.

Cleaning the Exterior
Proper care of the appliance can extend the service life.
Exterior

• Immediately wipe off any spills.
• Wipe with a damp cloth and then again with a dry cloth ensuring there is no moisture in cabinet joints or crevices.
• Do not press on the surface or the display with sharp objects.

Cleaning the Appliance Periodically
Cleaning the Lint Filter
The filter is an important part for an efficient washing performance result, so take a special care.
Clean the filter regularly.
CAUTION

• Clean the lint filter after at least 2 – 3 washes.
• Do not drop the filter on the floor.
•  Be careful not to get your fingernails caught in the filter when you handle the filter.
• Do not leave iron objects (such as clothes pins, hairpins, etc.) in the lint filter as they promote rust.

1. Press the button head a, and pull the lint filter out.
2. Turn the filter net inside out, and rinse it in water.
3. After inserting the claw 2, press the button to insert it into place.
4. Click sound means proper installation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service
Operation of the appliance can lead to errors and malfunctions. The following tables contain possible causes and notes for resolving an error message or malfunction. You can remedy most of the problems by yourself, consequently save time and money, since you do not need to call LG Electronics service centre. The following table should assist you by troubleshooting.
Operation

•Make sure that the cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Controls are not set properly.
•Make sure the Wash Timer knob or the Spin Timer knob is not in the “0” position.
Appliance will not drain water.| Drain hose is kinked.
•Ensure that the drain hose is not kinked.
Drain is located higher than 1.0 m above the floor.
•Make sure that the drain hose is no higher than 1.0 m above the bottom of the appliance.
Rattling and clanking noise| Foreign objects, such as keys, coins, or safety pins may be in the drum.
•Stop the appliance, check the drum for foreign objects. If noise continues after the appliance is restarted, call for service.
Thumping sound| Heavy laundry may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal.
•If the sound continues, the appliance is probably out of balance. Stop and redistribute the laundry.
The laundry may be out of balance.
•Pause the cycle and redistribute the laundry.
Vibrating noise| The laundry may be unevenly distributed in the drum.
•Pause the cycle and redistribute the laundry.

APPENDIX

Reference
Guide for Washing and Spinning
Refer to the following tables when washing and spinning.
Guide for Washing
6.0 kg Capacity

Fabric type| Amount of laundry (kg)| Water level| Water flow| Wash time (min.)| Amount of detergent (g)
---|---|---|---|---|---
Synthetics, Silk, Delicate fabrics| 0 – 3.0| Low| Normal| 3| 36
3.0 – 4.5| Mid| Normal| 3 – 5| 46
Cotton, Linen| 0 – 4.5| Mid| Normal| 7| 46
4.5 – 6.0| High| Normal| 7 – 10| 55
Heavy soils| 0 – 4.5| Mid| Heavy| 10| 46
4.5 – 6.0| High| Heavy| 10 – 35
(Soak 20)| 55

7.0 kg Capacity

Fabric type| Amount of laundry (kg)| Water level| Water flow| Wash time (min.)| Amount of detergent (g)
---|---|---|---|---|---
Synthetics, Silk, Delicate fabrics| 0 – 3.0| Low| Normal| 3| 39
3.0 – 5.0| Mid| Normal| 3 – 5| 51
Cotton, Linen| 0 – 5.0| Mid| Normal| 7| 51
5.0 – 7.0| High| Normal| 7 – 10| 59
Heavy soils| 0 – 5.0| Mid| Heavy| 10| 51
5.0 – 7.0| High| Heavy| 10 – 35
(Soak 20)| 59

8.0 kg Capacity

Fabric type| Amount of laundry (kg)| Water level| Water flow| Wash time (min.)| Amount of detergent (g)
---|---|---|---|---|---
Synthetics, Silk, Delicate fabrics| 0 – 3.5| Low| Normal| 3| 39
3.0 – 5.0| Mid| Normal| 3 – 5| 48
Cotton, Linen| 0 – 5.0| Mid| Normal| 7| 48
5.0 – 8.0| High| Normal| 7 – 10| 63
Heavy soils| 0 – 5.0| Mid| Heavy| 10| 48
5.0 – 8.0| High| Heavy| 10 – 35 (Soak 20)| 51

Guide for Spinning

References

• LG Electronics & Home Appliances | Shop Now | LG USA

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