LG WP-1520R Washing Machine Owner’s Manual

**LG WP-1520R Washing Machine Owner’s Manual

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SAFETY MEASURE

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

CAUTION

In Operation Do not insert the hand inside the spin dryer basket while – the machine is in operation. ] (Do not let children climb on the machine or climb into the tub injury may occur.)
| Installation Area Avoid area exposed to snow, rain, or where humidity is high. o \\\& shocl It ma&/ c
Switch Area Avoid watering on the switch area ItI may cause \X\; electric shoc or fire| pin Motor After continuous using spinning program 3 times, please stop (s;)inning more than 1 hour. therwise the spin motor could be damaged of fired.
Volatile MaterialDo not use volatile material such as Benzene, Gasoline, bug killer. Do not leave strong alkaline substance such as bleach inside the tub. Damage on plastic surface and rubber parts may occur.| Heat• Avoid electric heater, candle light, . cigarette light, bug smoker, etc. near the machine. It may ignite or deform plastic part.
Electric Outlet• Avoid connecting several electric devices to single outlet. It may cause fire| Hard objects Remove pins, buckles and removable hard objects in the wash load to avoid damaging the tub before your washing BE sure to earth the washer to prevent electrical shock.• Do not install the washer in the humid spaces.
Power Cord• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by the manufacture or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

caution

Hot water
 Avoid using hot water ¢4 over 50°C. It may deform plastic parts or cause malfunction.

Installation
Install the washing machine on a horizontal support Otherwise, it may cause vibration and noise.

Installation
Install the washing machine on a horizontal support Otherwise, it may cause vibration and noise.

Plug out the power supply cord hentfileamn or not o ine washing  a long time.

PART IDENTIFICATION

1. . Water Supply Inlet
   Connect here with the inlet hose from the water faucet to feed water to the tub.

2. Wash Timer
   Select the desired time for washing or rinsing.

3. Wash Pragram
   Set the selector to “GENTLE”, “NORMAL”, “STRONG” according to kinds and quantity of the laundry.

4. Drain Selector
   For Non-Pump Model Select “WASH-RINSE” for washing and rinsing and “DRAIN to drain the water out of the tub

5. Spin Timer
   Select the desired time for spinning. The max. limit is 5 min. Don’t rotate the knob more than prescribed limit.

6. Water Supply Selector
   Select “WASH” to supply water for washing and rinsing and “SPIN” for spin shower rinse. For Pump Model Select “WASH-RINSE for washing and rinsing and “DRAIN” to drain the water out of the tub, and “OFF” to turn off the drain pump

Accessories

INSTALLATION Installation area
Select flat and firm floor. Incorrect installation may cause severe noise and break down.

Maintain more than 10cm between the side of drain hose and the wall. A carpet must not obstruct the ventilation openings.

Connecting the drain hose

• Connect the drain hose to the outlet of the plunger valve located at the back side of the washing machine.
  

• Push the clamp toward the body of the washing machine as shown in the figure.
  

For Non-Pump Model Only

• Be sure to re-route the hose so that it is not kinked or has sharp bends which will prevent proper drainage.

• The level of the drain should be slightly lower than the lowest part of the washing machine in order to ensure proper and complete drainage.

Connecting the earth wire

• 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 o pipe is made of plastic, it does not have the earth effect.

• Do not connect the earth wire to the gas pipe, lightning arrest capture, telephone connecter, etc.

WARNING-THE APPLIANCE WITH TWO-PRONGED PLUG MUST BE GROUNDED.

Connecting the power plug

• Insert the power plug into the outlet.
• Before connecting the power plug, check if the voltage setting of the washer matches the outlet voltage.
• If AC outlet with ground terminal is used, grounding is not needed. If not, never forget earthing (Refer earthing method above).
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

Vo Itage Change (only for dual voltage)

This washer is assembled for 220V, but can be changed from 220V to 110V(or 127V). Check your electrical source and follow the diagram below to convert voltage.

Preparation

Before washing

Check the washing instructions labels on the clothing to be washing| Remave any objects from the pockets of the clothing. Object left in the pockets may damage the clothing or washing machine (especially cause clogging of the drain hose).| After separating an oiled or dyed laundry, wash.
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Note : For better wash of lots of laundry, Putting more heavily-soiled laundry first is recommended.

HOW TO WASH

Economic water supply rinse interim spin rinse prior to regular rinsing helps removing sudsy water from the laundry and improve rinsing efficiency. Also is helpful to water saving.Continuous water supply rinseThis over flowing rinse is helpful to improve rinsing efficiency and remove the lint.

HOW TO RINSE

Economic water supply rinse

Interim spin rinse prior to regular rinsing helps removing sudsy water from the
laundry and improve rinsing efficiency. Also is helpful to water saving.

HOW TO SPIN

1. Put the laundry evenly into the spin @ dryer basket. Safety cover
2. Put the laundry down lightly.
3. Place the safety cover horizontally over the laundry. [ S
4. Close the spin dryer cover.
5. Set the spin timer according to the following table.

Spin time guide

Type of clothing

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Spin time

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Thin fabrics (synthetic fabrics, mixed fabrics)

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1 minute

Sweaters (synthetic fabrics)

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1~3 minutes

Cotton underwear

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3~5 minutes

Sheets, towels

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5 minutes

• If the spin dryer basket is off-balance and vibrates excessively, stop the spinning, rearrange the clothes evenly, and then resume spinning.
• If spinning fail to stop within 15 seconds after the spin dryer cover is opened, the brake is out of order. Immediately stop using the machine and request  repair service.

AFTER FINISHING

1. Remove the laundry from the spin dryer basket and close the spin dryer cover.
2. If there is water in the wash tub, set the drain selector to “DRAIN” in order to drain it out. (For Pump Model Only : and then put it back to “OFF”)
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
4. Clean the washing machine. (Refer to CARE AND MAINTENANCE on page 13~14.) For Pump Model Only
5. Ensure without fail the drain selector is tumed to “OFF” Position after using the machine.

REFERENCE

TABLE 1. weight guide for clothes

TABLE 2. GUIDE FOR WASHING

Type of fabric| Wash
Selector| Wash Time| Water
Level| Amount of Laundry| Amount of Water|
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WP-1510–
WP-1520″| wp..1600„„| WP-1510″
WP-1520″| WP-1600•’
Synthetics, Silk,Woolen, Knits| GENTEL| 2-5min.| S| 0.5-5.4 kg| 1.0-6.0 kg| 54/| 54 Kg
L| 5.4-6.5 kg| 6.0-7.0 kg| 65 1| 65 Kg
| 6.5-7.5 kg| 7.0-8.0 kg| 76 1| 76 Kg
H| 7.5 kg-| 8.0 kg-| 88/| 88 Kg
CottonLinen| NORMAL| 5-10 min.| S| 0.5- 5.4 kg| 1.0-6.0 kg| 54 1| 54 Kg
L| 5.4-6.5 kg| 6.0-7.0 kg| 65/| 65 Kg
M| 6.5-7.5 kg| 7.0-8.0 kg| 76/| 76 Kg
H| 7.5 kg-| 8.0 kg-| 88 /| 88 Kg
Very soiledCotton and linen| STRONG| 10-15
min.| S| 0.5-5.4 kg| 1.0-6.0 kg| 54| 54 Kg
L| 5.4-6.5 kg| 6.0-7.0 kg| 65| 65 Kg
M| 6.5-7.5 kg| 7.0-8.0 kg| 76| 76 Kg
H| 7.5 kg-| 8.0 kg-| 88| 88 Kg

Note : Amount of laundry is a weight of dry laundry.  Detergent is a general synthetic detergent.

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. Take out the pulsator cap with “-” type driver.
2. 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.
3. Replace the pulsator and tighten the screw.
4. Replace the pulsator cap.

Overflow filter & Rotation filter-C

If only rotation filter-C need washing, proceed the process 1-~3 —~ 6 on the upper figure.

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

1. Take hold of the front of the safety cover-1.

2. Pull the tub by the other hand.

3. Pull the safety cover-1 upward.

4. Remove the article of clothing.

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

6.  Tighten the screw at the left corner in the safety cover-1.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Before Requesting Service

turned to a suitable point except “OFF” ?
Spin dryer basket does not operate.| Is there any clothing dropped between the basket and tub?Is the spin dryer cover closed?Is the laundry gathered to one side of the spin dryer basket
No draining For Non-Pump Model| Is there lint stuck in the plunger valve?Is the end of the drain hose guide located at an exceed height?
For Pump Model| |s the drain pump operated?

SPECIFICATION

For Non-Pump Model : 38 kg

How to read the manufactured month and year from the label stuck on the
back of the product.

Main service part list : Refer to below listed part name when you need
service call.

Part name Remark

•  WASH MOTOR 105W
• SPIN MOTOR 105W
• SD-BASKET PLASTIC
• CYCLE TIMER ASM
• CAPACITOR
• GEAR CASE ASM             

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