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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.

  • 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.