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.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.Use a new hose or hose-set supplied with the appliance. Reusing old hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage.Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.This appliance is intended to be used in household only.The inlet water pressure must be between 50 kPa and 800 kPa.

Maximum Capacity

The maximum capacity in some cycles for dry clothes to be used is Wash (12 kg)/Dry (8 kg).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.

Technical Safety for Using the Dryer

Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance.Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, vegetable oil, acetone, alcohol, petroleum, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the appliance.Never stop the appliance before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the appliance.Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.The appliance is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.

Installation

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, power boards, 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 is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-earthing / grounding conductor (earthing pin) and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket that is installed and earthed / 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.

Operation

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.If the appliance emits abnormal noise, has abnormal smell, shows abnormal high temperature or experiences malfunction, please immediately stop using it, turn off the switch and disconnect the power supply.Do not apply any sharp objects to the control panel in order to operate the appliance.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 push down the door excessively, when the appliance door is open.Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.Do not wash any items that are specified by the manufacturer as not washable on the care label.Keep the area underneath and around the appliance free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.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, gasoline, thinner, petroleum, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance.Never reach into the appliance while it is operating. Wait until the drum has completely stopped.Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme.In case of a water leak from the appliance or flood, 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 should be replaced 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.Avoid touching any water that is drained from the appliance during the wash.Make sure that drainage is working properly. If water is not drained properly, your floor may get flooded.When the air temperature is high and the water temperature is low, condensation may occur and thus wet the floor.Wipe off dirt or dust on the contacts of the power plug.

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.Cut off the power cord and remove the door before disposing of this appliance to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside.