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.The inlet water pressure must be between 50 kPa and 800 kPa.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.Do not dry unwashed items 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.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.The appliance is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.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.Do not drink the condensed water. Failure to do so may result in food-borne illnesses.If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.The lint filter must be cleaned frequently.Lint must not to be allowed to accumulate around the appliance.Do not spray dry cleaning detergent directly onto the appliance or use the appliance to dry clothes left with dry cleaning detergent.Do not dry clothes stained with oil substances. Oil substances (including edible oils) stained on clothes cannot be completely removed even after washing with water.The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.Remove clothes from the product immediately when drying is complete or the power is turned off during the drying process. Leaving clothes that has been dried in the appliance unattended could result in fire. Clothes not removed from the appliance after drying could result in fire. Remove clothes immediately after drying, and then hang or lay the clothes flat to cool.This appliance is intended to be used in household only.

Maximum Capacity

The maximum capacity in some cycles for dry clothes to be used is Wash (25 kg)/Dry (20 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, 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.This appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the appliance, in such a way that a full opening of the appliance door is restricted.Tighten the drain hose to avoid separation.If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the socket outlet is loose, do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre.

Operation

To avoid breaking the door glass, do not push too hard on the door when closing.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 rugs, mats, shoes or pet blankets, stuffed toys, or any other items other than clothes or sheets, in this machine.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.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.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.