LG F 1443kds Owners Manual

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ow to use washerH
1. Press the Power button.
2. Select a cycle.
3. Press the Option button 
(Rinse+Spin light up).
4. Press the Start/Pause.
1. Press the Power button. 
2. Select the spin speed.
3. Press the Start/Pause.
1. Press the Power button.
2. Select the Refresh program.
3. Press the Steam Wash button
repeatedly until the correct item is
displayed.
4. Press the Start/Pause button.
For better performance load 3
item or less.
When Refresh cycle finishes,
laundry will continue to be tumbled
slowly for up to 30 minutes to
prevent wrinkling. You can open
the door in this time by pressing
any button.
When you select No Spin, it will
still rotate for a short time with low
speed to drain quickly.
Rinse+Spin
• Medic Rinse :For best results or for
cleaner rinsing.
• Rinse+Spin :This can be helpful in
preventing fresh stains from setting in
fabrics. This is a separate cycle.
• Time Save :This option can be used to
reduce the time of a wash program.
• Intensive :If the laundry is normal and
heavily soiled, “Intensive” option is
effective.
Option
• Rinse++Hold :Add rinse once then after
rinsing process, the course is paused until
start button is pressed again.
• Normal+Hold :The course is paused
until start button is pressed again when
rinse is finished.
• Rinse
++:Add rinse twice.
•Rinse
+:Add rinse once.
Rinse
• By pressing the Temp. button the water
temperature can be selected. 
- Cold
- 20°C, 30°C, 40°C, 60°C, 95°C
• Water temperature can be selected
according to the program.
Temp.
Spin Only
Refresh Cycle
■Options■Other functions
 
						

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The Beep on/off function can be set only during the washing cycle.
1. Press 
the Power button.
2. Press the Start/Pause button.
3. Press and hold the Option and Rinse button
simultaneously for three seconds 
to set Beep on/off function.
Once the Beep on/off function is set, the setting
is memorized even after the power is turned off.
ow to use washerH
Locking the control panel
1. Press 
the Option buttons simultaneously 
for 3 seconds.
2. A beeper will sound, and         will appear on
the LCD Display.
When the child lock is set, all buttons are
locked except for the Power button.
Select this function to lock the buttons on the control assembly to prevent tampering.
Child Lock can be set only during the washing cycle.
20%
Rinse Temp. 60°C 3
1:20Time Left
Child Lock is on.
20%
Rinse Temp. 60°C 3
1:20Time Left
Child Lock is off.
Unlocking the control panel
1. Press 
the Option buttons simultaneously 
for 3 seconds.
2. A beeper will sound and the remaining time
for the current programme will reappear on
the LCD Display.Turning off the power will not reset the
child lock function. You must
deactivate child lock before you can
access any other functions.
If you want to turn the Beeper off,
simply repeat this process.
■Child Lock
■Beep On / Off
 
						

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ow to use washerH
Tub Clean is a special cycle to clean the inside of the washing machine. 
A higher water level is used in this cycle at higher spin speed. Perform this cycle regularly.  
Rinse Temp. ------
1:31Time Left
Tub Clean
1. Remove any clothing or items from the
washer and close the door.
2. Open the dispenser drawer and add Anti
limescale(e.g. Calgon) to the main wash
compartment.
3. Close the dispenser drawer slowly.
4. 
Power On and then press and hold Rinse
and Temp.button for 3 seconds. then “Tub
Clean” will be displayed on the LCD display.
5. Press the Start/Pause button to start. 
6. After the cycle is complete, leave the door
open to allow the washer door opening,
flexible gasket and door glass to dry. 
Do not add any detergent to the detergent compartments. 
Excessive suds may generate and leak from the washer.
If there is a small child, be careful not to leave the door open for too long.
CAUTION
• “Door Lock” - For safety reasons, the
door will lock while machine is in use and the
“Door Lock” icon will light up. You can safely
open the door after the “Door Lock” icon
turns off.
• 
While Detectingis shown on the
display the washing machine rotates slowly
and detects how much laundry is loaded in
the drum.
It will take a short time.
1%
Rinse Temp. 60°C 3
- - -Time Left
Detecting
B
A
■Tub Clean
■Door Lock & Detecting
 
						

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dding detergentA
• Main wash only ➔
• Pre Wash + Main Wash ➔
• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. 
Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the
fabric softener which could stain clothes. 
Close the dispenser drawer slowly.
• Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent
drawer for more than 2 days.
(Fabric softener could harden)
• Softener will automatically be added during 
the last rinse cycle.
• Do not open the drawer when water is supplied.
• Solvents(benzene, etc) should not be used.
The dispenser drawer
Adding fabric softener
■Adding detergent and fabric softener
Do not pour fabric softener directly on the clothes.
Keep all washing detergents away from
children as there is danger of poisoning.
Too much detergent, bleach or softener may
cause an overflow.
Be sure to use the appropriate amount of
detergent.
Warning
 
						

							
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dding detergentA
• Deterge\bt sho\fld be\l \fsed accordi\bg to t\lhe i\bstr\fctio\b of the\l deterge\bt ma\b\ffact\f\lre.
• If too m\fch deter\lge\bt is \fsed, too ma\l\by s\fds ca\b occ\fr a\bd \lthis will decrease th\le washi\bgres\flt or ca\fse heavy\l load to the motor.\l
• It is recomme\bded\l that yo\f \fse powder\led deterge\bt for be\lst res\flts.
• If yo\f wish to \fse \lliq\fid deterge\bt fol\llow g\fideli\bes provid\led by the deterge\bt\l ma\b\ffact\frer.
• Yo\f ca\b po\fr liq\fid\l deterge\bt directly\l i\bto the mai\b deter\lge\bt drawer if yo\f \lare starti\bg the cycle immediately.
• Please do \bot \fse l\liq\fid deterge\bt if \lyo\f are \fsi\bg 'time \ldelay ' as the liq\fid\l may harde\b, or if yo\f have selec\lted 'PRE-wash‘.
• If too ma\by s\fds o\lcc\fr, please red\fce \lthe deterge\bt amo\f\bt\l.
• Deterge\bt \fsage ma\ly \beed to be adj\fsted\l for water tempera\lt\fre, water hard\bess,\l size a\bd soil level of the\l load. For best res\flt\ls, avoid overs\fdsi\bg.\l
• A water softe\ber, \ls\fch as A\bti-limescale (\le.g.Calgo\b) ca\b be \fsed to\l c\ft dow\b o\b the \fse \lof
deterge\bt i\b extreme\lly hard water areas.\l
Dispe\bse accordi\bg t\lo the amo\f\bt specifi\led o\b
the packagi\bg. 
First add deterge\bt \la\bd the\b the water so\lfte\ber.
• Use the q\fa\btity of\l deterge\bt as for so\lft water.
• Deterge\bt is fl\fshe\ld from the dispe\bser\l at the begi\b\bi\bg of\l the cycle. 
1.Ope\b the door a\bd p\ft\l tablets i\bto the dr\l\fm.

Detergent \bosage
\f\b\bing water softener\i
Using tablet

2.Load the la\f\bdry i\bto \lthe dr\fm a\bd close th\le
door.
• F\fll load : accordi\b\lg to ma\b\ffact\frer’s r\lecomme\bdatio\b. 
• Part load : 3/4 of t\lhe \bormal amo\f\bt.
• Mi\bim\fm load : 1/2 of \lf\fll load.

Do \bot let the deter\lge\bt harde\b. Doi\bg so\l may lead to blockag\les, poor ri\bse perfo\lrma\bce or bad odor.\l

War\bi\bg
  
						

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aintenanceM
The water inlet filter
•          icon will be displayed 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.
•Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical
shock hazards.
• Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday),
especially if there is no floor drain(gully) in the immediate vicinity.
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.
 
						

							
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aintenanceM

•Allo\b the \b\fter to coo\rl do\bn before cle\fni\rng the dr\fin pump, c\r\frrying out emergency\r
emptying or opening\r the door in \fn emerg\rency.
•The dr\fin filter coll\rects thre\fds \fnd sm\fll\r objects left in the\r l\fundry.
Check regul\frly th\ft th\re filter is cle\fn to\r ensure smooth runni\rng of your m\fchine.

The dra\bn pu\fp f\blter
1. Open the lo\ber cover c\r\fp. 
pull out the hose.
2.  Unplug the dr\fin plug\r. 
Open the filter by tur\rning to the left.
3.  Remove \fny extr\fneous m\r\ftter from 
the pump filter.
4.  After cle\fning, turn \rthe pump filter \fnd i\rnsert
the dr\fin plug.
5.  Close the lo\ber cover \rc\fp.

1
2
Cont\finer to
collect the
dr\fined \b\fter.
First dr\fin using the \rdr\fin hose \fnd then o\rpen the pump filter \rto remove \fny thre\fds o\rr
objects.
Be c\freful \bhen dr\fini\rng if the \b\fter is hot\r.

\bAUT\fON
  
						

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aintenanceM
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.
1. Pull out the dispenser drawer.
4. Insert the dispenser drawer.
2. Clean the dispenser drawer under water.
3. Clean inside the recess with an old toothbrush.
 
						

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aintenanceM
• Proper care of your washer can extend its life.
• The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a neutral non abrasive household
detergent.
• Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth.
• Try not to hit surface with sharp objects.
• Do not use methylated spirits, diluents or similar products.
If the washer is stored in an area where freezing may occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these
instructions to prevent damage to the washer:
• Turn off water supply tap.
• Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses.
• Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
• Add 1gallon (3.8L) of nontoxic recreational vehicle(RV) antifreeze into an empty wash drum. Close the door.
• Set spin cycle and let washer spin for 1minute to drain out all water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.
• Unplug electrical power cord, dry the drum interior, and close the door.
• Remove dispenser drawer, drain and dry excess water from the compartments.
• Store washer in an upright position.
• To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through a complete cycle using
detergent. Do not add wash load.
■Cleaning your washer
■Cold conditions
The washing drum
• If you live in a hard water area, limescale may build up continuously in places where it cannot be seen
and thus not easily removed. Over time the build up of scale clogs appliances, and if it is not kept in
check these may have to be replaced.
• Although the washing drum is made of Stainless steel, specks of rust can be caused by small metal
articles (paper clips, safety pins) which have been left in the drum.
• The washing drum should be cleaned from time to time.
• If you use descaling agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure they are suitable for washing machine use.
• Descaler may contain chemicals that may damage part of your washing machine.
• Remove any spots with a stainless steel cleaning agent.
• Never use steel wool.
To remove hard water deposits, use only cleaners labelled washer safe.
Exterior
• Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket and door glass. 
• Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water. 
• Repeat process if necessary.
Interior
 
						

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roubleshooting guide
• This washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and
diagnose faults at an early stage and react appropriately
When the machine does not function properly or does not function at all, check the
following points before you contact your service provider. 
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Rattling and 
clanking noise
Thumping sound
Vibrating noise
Water leaks.
Oversudsing
Water does not enter
washer or it enters
slowly
Water in the washer
does not drain or
drains slowly.• Foreign objects such as coins or
safety pins maybe 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?
• 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 filter is clogged.Stop washer, check drum and drain 
filter.
If noise continues after washer
is restarted,  call your authorised
service centre.
If sound continues, washer is 
probably out of balance. Stop and
redistribute wash load.
If not removed during
installation, refer to Installation guide
for removing transit bolts. 
Wash load may be unevenly 
distributed in drum. Stop washer and 
rearrange wash load.
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 filter of the inlet hose.
Clean and straighten the drain hose.
Clean the drain filter
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Diagnosing Problem