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LG P1400RTM 14 KG Washing Machine Owner’s Manual

LG P1400RTM 14 KG Washing Machine

WASHING MACHINE

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.

CAUTION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Follow all instructions in this manual to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock and to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Installation Do not install in areas exposed to rain or to the weather. Install the washing machine on a horizontal support. Otherwise it may cause vibration and noise	Volatile Material Do not use volatile material such as Benzene, Gasoline, kerosene, Insecticide. Do not leave strong alkaline substance such as bleach inside the tub. Damage on plastic surface and rubber parts may occur.
Switch Area Avoid watering on the switch area. It may cause electric shock or fire.	Hot water Avoid using hot water over so0 c *. It may deform plastic parts or cause malfunction.
Spin Motor After continuous using spinning program 3 times, please stop spinning more than 1 hour. Otherwise the spin motor elude be damaged of fired.	Heat Avoid electric heater, candle light, cigarette light, bug smoker, etc. near the machine. It may ignite or deform plastic part.
In Operation Do not put your hand into the spin dryer basket while the machine is in operation. Do not drain the water out of the wash tub while the spin dryer basket is in operation. Otherwise the spin motor colud be damaged. If during spinning, opening the lid dose not If during spinning, opening the lid dose not stop the spin dryer basket within about 15 sec., immediately unplug and contact service.	Power Cord and Plug Do not damage, bend, distort or place any heavy objects on its. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person. Wipe off dirt or dust on the contacts of the power plug. Y Wipe off dirt or dust on the contacts of the power plug It may cause fire. Do not touch a power plug with a wet hand. It may cause electric shock. Unplug the supply cord when not using the washing machine for a long time.
Electric Outlet Avoid connecting several electric devices to single outlet. It may cause fire.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experienc1 and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by person responsible for their safety, Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not allow children to play on, with, or inside the washing machine. Do not step on the washing machine or place any heavy objects on it. Do not wash, rinse or spin dry the waterproof sheets and clothes. Connect the washing machine to a grounded outlet in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Disconnect the power supply before cleaning or performing maintenance. Unplug the power cord by grasping the plug with dry hands. Never grasp the cord. The units should not be repaired, disassembled or modified by any person except the authorized technicians. This product may only be sold in Asia, Middle East and African countries and complies with the regulatory requirements in these countries. This product may not be sold outside these territories. LG Electronics cannot guarantee and is not responsible for the compliance of this product with the regulatory requirements in other regions/countries. A precaution indicates that the washing machine shall not be installed at a humid place. A precaution on the washing machine whose lid can be opened during water extraction, that if it takes 15 s or more for complete sto1 of water-extracting chamber tub such a case should be understood as a trouble. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications.

If this product is used for commercial purpose, it is not warranted. (Example: Pub)jc places such as public batbroo1n, lodging house, training center, dormitory)
If the product is installed outside the nom1al service area, any cost of transportation involved in the repair of the product, or the replacen1ent of a defective part, shall be borne by the owner.

FEATURES

Water Supply Inlet
Connect here with the inlet hose from the water faucet to feed water to the tub.
Water Supply Selector
Select “WASH” to supply water for washing and rinsing and “SPIN” for spin shower rinse.
Wash Timer
Select the desired time for washing or rinsing. The maximum is 35 min. (Period 16~35 min. the machine will switch between washing and soaking.
NOTE
The washing machine is to be connected to the water mains using new hose-sets and old hose-sets should not be reuse.
Wash Selector
Set the program to “Gentle”, “Normal”, “Strong” according to kinds and quantity of the laundry.
Drain Selector
Select “Wash Rinse” for washing and rinsing and “Drain” to drain the water out of the tub.
Spin Timer
Select the desired time for spinning. The maximum limit is 5min. Don’t rotate the the knob more than prescribe limit. **Stop spinning program for more than 1 hour after using spinning program 3 times continuously.
Otherwise, the spin motor could be damaged of fire or stop operation

Installation area

Set on flat and firm floor.
Incorrect installation may course severe noise and break down.
Maintain more than 10 cm. between the side of drain hose and the wall.
A carpet must not obstruct the ventilation openings.

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 pipe is made of plastic, it does not have the earth effect.
Do not connect the earth wire to the gas pipe, lightning arrester, 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.
The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

Other earthing method

After connecting the earth wire to the earth copper plate, bury it at least 75cm deep under the wet ground.

Connecting to the earthing-only outlet.

When installing it in an area where earthing is not possible, purchase a short-circuit breaker connect it to the outlet.

Connecting the drain hose

Connect the drain hose to the outlet of the plunger valve located at the back side.
Push the clamp toward the body of the washing machine as shown in the figure.
Be sure to reroute the hose so that it is not kinked, kinks or sharp bending in the hose will prevent proper drainage.
Make sure water is drained smoothly by placing a base under the machine or by applying other appropriate mean.

Installation

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 equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet 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.
Do not modify the power cord provided with the appliance.

INSTALLATION & HOW TO WASH

Before washing

Check the washing instruction labels on the clothing to be washed.

Remove all objects from the pockets of the clothing. Objects left in the pockets may damage clothing or break the washing machine (could cause the drain hose to clog).
After separating oiled or dyed clothing, wash.
For your convenience hang up the wash cover on the right or left side of the washing machine tub when not in use.

Remove this before washing
Key	Toothpick	Coin	Clip	Screw	Pin	Sand

How to wash

Set the drain selector Set as “wash Rinse” position.
Set the water selector to “WASH”
Open water supply and fill water till your desired level of tap mark. That is because clothes can absorb adequate amount of water and water will not short.
Put the appropriate amount of detergent and the laundry into the wash tub. And add water to the level which you want. (Refer to Table 2)

Select the wash program to “Gentle”, “Normal” or “Strong” according to the kinds and quantity of the laundry. (Refer to Table 2)
Set the desired wash time.
When washing is finished, locate the drain selector to “Drain” position and drain the water out.
Spinning in the spin dryer basket.
Move the laundry into spin dryer basket.
Put the laundry down lightly. Place the safety cover horizontally on the laundry. Set the desired spin time with the spin timer.

HOW TO RINSE & HOW TO SPIN

Interim spin 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.

After washing.
Move the laundry into the spin dryer basket.
Place the safety cover horizontally on the laundry
Set the water selector to “SPIN”.
Set the desired spin flow appropriately
After interim spin rinse, move the laundry into the wash tub for rinsing.

Note for spinning

Put the laundry evenly into the spin dryer basket.
Put the laundry down lightly.
Place the safety cover horizontally over the laundry, washing machine will be damage if the safety cover is not placed.
Close the spin dryer cover.
Do not drain the water out of the wash tub while the spin dryer basket is in operation.
• If the spin dryer basket is off-balance and vibrates excessively, stop the spinning, rearrange the clothes evenly, and then resume spinning.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Rotation filter-C

Lift up the area of the over flow filter and take out the rotation filter-C by pulling in direction as shown.

Pull the overflow filter forward from the wash tub in the direction of the arrow.
Turn the net over and rinse in water.
Use a brush or hand to remove all of the lint which has adhered to the overflow filter.
Insert the overflow filter back into the wash tub.
Insert the rotation filter-C back into the overflow filter.

REFERENCE

TABLE 1. WEIGHT GUIDE FOR CLOTHES

Type of clothing	Type of fabric	Weight per piece
Under shirt	Cotton	150g( 5.3oz)
Handkerchief	Cotton	50g( 1.8oz)
Bath towel	Cotton	300g(10.6oz)
Shirt	Mixed fabric	200g( 7.1oz)
Socks (1 pair)	Mixed fabric	50g( 1.8oz)
Pajamas (shirt and pants)	Cotton	500g(17.6oz)
Winter undershirt	Cotton	600g(21.2oz)
Work clothes	Mixed fabric	800g(28.2oz)
Blouse	Mixed fabric	2000( 7.1oz)

TABLE 2. GUIDE FOR WASHING

Type of fabric	Wash Selector	Wash time	Water level	Amount of laundry (Kg)		Amount of water (I)	Amount of detergent (g)
Synthetics, Silk, Woolen, Knits	Gentle	2~5 min	s	0.5 ~	5.0	50	50
			L	5.0 ~	6.0	60	60
			M	6.0 ~	7.0	72	72
			H	7.0 ~		84	84
Cotton , Linen	Normal	5~10 min	s	0.5 ~	5.0	50	50
			L	5.0 ~	6.0	60	60
			M	6.0 ~	7.0	72	72
			H	7.0 ~		84	84
Very soiled cotton and linen	Strong	10~15 min	s	0.5 ~ 5.0		50	50
			L	5.0 ~	6.0	60	60
			M	6.0 ~	7.0	72	72
			H	7.0 ~		84	84

Amount of laundry is based on dry laundry.
Detergent amount is based on a general synthetic detergent.
If washing and spinning must be operated together, starting washing and spinning operation shall be done at the same time to cope with EMC requirement.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Before Requesting Service

Problem	Checking point
Motor does not operate,	Is the power cord firmly plugged in? Is the timer 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	Is there lint stuck in the plunger valve Is the end of the drain hose guide located at an exceed height?