LG WD-8030W User manual

Washing Machine
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL : WD-8030W
P/No.: 3828FR3149R
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instructions on safe installation, use and maintenance.
Retain it for future reference.
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Inlet hose (1EA) Spanner
• 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.
Power plug
Control panel
Door
Levelling legs
(For detergent and
fabric softener)
Drawer
Drain pump filter
Drain point Emergency door release
Drum
Lower cover cap
Drain hose Lower Cover
Specification
■Name : Front loading washing machine
■Power supply : 220
- 240V/50Hz
■Size : 600mm(W) ×600mm(D) ×850mm(H)
■Weight : 70kg
■Wash capacity : 7.0kg
■Cold only : 190W
■Heating : 2200W
■Wash speed : 50rpm
■Spin speed : 800 / 500 rpm
■Wash consumption : 84L(12L/kg)
■Permissible water pressure : 0.3
- 10kgf/cm2(30 - 1000kPa)
❈The appearance and specifications may be varied without notice to
raise the units quality.
§ Accessories
Preferred temperature selection
There are 4 temperature selections between cold and 95
degree Celsius.
Child-Lock
The Child-Lock system has been developed to prevent
children from pressing any button to change the
programme during operation.
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Specification........................................................................................................... 3
Details for your safety............................................................................................. 4
Function of each button...........................................................................................5
Installation.............................................................................................................. 6
How to use your washing machine......................................................................... 8
Manual operations................................................................................................ 10
Put in detergent.................................................................................................... 12
Maintaing the washer........................................................................................... 13
Trouble-shooting guide......................................................................................... 14
WATER
TEMP RINSE
HOLD
Product Features
Protection against wrinkles
With the alternate rotation of the drum, the wrinkling in
the laundry is minimized.
Low noise speed control system
By sensing the load and balance, load is adjusted to
minimize the spinning noise level.
Contents

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PRE
800
500
NO SPIN
95°C
60°C
40°C
COLD
FUZZY
HEATING
SPEEDY
RINSE HOLD
CHILD LOCK
SYNTHETIC
WOOL
BLANKET
MAIN
3
2
1
6
5
4
WASH RINSE SPIN WATER
TEMP RINSE
HOLD
PRO-
GRAMME
START
PAUSE
DOOR
OPEN
DOOR LOCK
Water temperature selector
• Press the button to select water
temperature.
• The water temperature can be
selected [40°C →60°C →COLD]
during FUZZY programme.
• 95°C is selected only for
HEATING programme.
Wash programme selector
• 6 programmes can be set depend-
ing on the type of the laundry.
• If the power button is pressed,
the FUZZY programme is set
automatically.
• By pressing the button,
[HEATING →SPEEDY →BLAN-
KET →WOOL→SYNTHETIC
→FUZZY] can be selected.
For manual wash,
rinse and spin speed
• Use these buttons to
change washing
method, rinse times
and spin speed.
• When lamp is off, no
selection has been
made.
• Prewashing is avail-
able for
FUZZY,
HEATING, SYNTHETIC
programme.
Child lock
• The Child-Lock system can be pro-
grammed and canceled by pressing
both [WATER TEMP] and [RINSE
HOLD] buttons simultaneously. Once
this system is set, all button are inoper-
able work during operation. (Child Lock
Lamp is on when it is selected)
• The Child-Lock system can be set at
any time even including during
Power-Off, on Pause and operation.
It is automatically cancelled when
operational error occurs and when
end of the cycle ends.
ON/OFF
button
• Press the
button to turn
on and off.
Start/Pause
button
• Use the button to
start or pause wash
cycle.
• The power turns off
automatically 4 min-
utes after the pause
button is pressed.
Door lock
display
• It shows
whether the
door can be
open or not
during the
washing cycle.
• If the light is off,
the door can
be opened.
Door open
button
• Press the
button to open
the door.
• Only operate
when power
plug is
connected.
Rinse hold
• If you desire to leave your
synthetic and wool fab-
rics in the machine after
the wash programme, you
may select the
[RINSE HOLD] button to
prevent them from
getting wrinkled.
• To continue the programme ,
you press the [RINSE
HOLD] button again.
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Function of each button
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Details for your safety
Oil
§ Electric shock § High temperature § Children's Safety
§Heat § On control panel §Electric outlet
§ Volatile material § Abnormal use § Not permitted laundry
• Do not take any washer to
pieces.
It may cause an electric shock.
• Do not touch the door during the
high temperature washing.
It may cause a burn.
• The appliance is not intended for
use by young children or infirm per-
sons without supervision.
• Young children should be super-
vised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• Avoid electric heaters, candles,
etc. near the machine.
It may ignite or deform machine.
• Don't sprinkle water.
It may cause a fire or electric
shock.
• Use the exclusive AC 220-240V
outlet with ground terminal.
• Do not use an extension cord or
double adapter.
• Do not wash with volatile material
such as benzene, and do not place
it in the washer.
• Use only laundry for washing. • Do not wash laundry stained with
edible oil, machine oil, dry-clean-
ing oil, etc. It may cause a fire.
❏ Switch off the appliance and turn off the tap when it is not in use.

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Rubber packing
Upper
Connector
Middle
connector
Rubber seal
Hose connector
Guide plate
Connector
Upper
Connector Rubber
packing
Middle
connector
Fixing screw
Used the horizontal faucet
Horizontal faucet
Extension faucet
Square faucet
Plate
Upper
Connector
Water supply
hose
■ Connecting the inlet hose (How to connect the hose of one touch type.)
• How to connect the hose of one touch type.
1 . Untighten the upper connector screw. 2 . Push the upper connector up till the rub-
ber packing is in tight contact with the
faucet. Then tighten the 4 screws.
3 . Connect the water supply hose to the
middle connector, pushing the plate
down.
• In case the diameter of the faucet is
large remove the guide plate.
• Turn the middle connector not to have
water leaked.
• To separate the water supply hose from
the middle connector sut off the fauce.
Then pull the inlet hose down, pushing
the plate down.
• Make sure that the rubber seal is inside
the hose connector. • Your machine comes with only cold water connection.
• Make sure that there are no kinks in the
hose and that it is not crushed.
• Two rings are supplied with the water inlet hose in the valve con-
nector in order to prevent water leaks.
• Your machine comes with only cold water connection.
Connect to cold water using the inlet valve.
• Check water tightness of washing machine connections by turning
the tap completely on.
• Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if
necessary.
• Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose and that it is not
crushed.
■ Connecting the inlet hose (How to connect the hose of screw type.)
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Leveling leg
Higher Lower
Leveling leg
Installation
■ Removing the transit bolts
• To protect the washer during transportation, the special 4 bolts are locked. Before operating the washer, remove the bolts.
(If they are not removed, it may cause heavy vibration, noise and malfunction)
1 . Locate the 4 bolts that secures the washer.
2 . Unscrew the 4 bolts with a spanner provided.
3 . Take out the 4 bolts.
■ Level adjustment • If the washer is not installed levelled, it could cause noise or vibration.
1 . Select a place for installation
• Place it at a hard and even floor.
• Place it more than 2cm away from the wall.
2 . Check the gap
• Ensure all feet are firmly on the floor.
3 . After adjusting the level, check it by shaking the washer.
Readjust the level if necessary.
• Keep the transit bolts and spanner for future use.
■ Electrical connection
• Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or similarly qualified per-
son in order to avoid a hazard.
• Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after using.
• Connect the machine to an the exclusive AC 220 – 240V outlet with ground terminal.
• If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device the cord, extension set or
electrical portable outlet device should be positioned so it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.
• If a stationary appliance is provided with a supply cord and a plug, the instructions shall state that the appliance must
be positioned so that plug is accessible.
■ Water drain
• Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose hanger supplied with the machine.
• Make sure there are no kinks in the hose and that it is no crushed.
Secure the hose so that it can not be dislodged while the appliance is running.
• The drain hose should not be placed higher than 85cm above the floor.
❈ The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a carpeted floor.

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• ➜ If the light turns off, the door can be open by pressing the [DOOR OPEN] button, additional laundry
can be put in during the washing. In other words, it shows whether the door can be open or not.
• In case of adding laundry (when the is off).
• ➜ If the light is on, the door can’t be open by pressing the [DOOR OPEN] button, select spin cycle to
drain water and press the [START/PAUSE] button and then press the [DOOR OPEN] button to
open the door.
DOOR LOCK
DOOR LOCK
DOOR LOCK
Close the door after
Adding the laundry.
START
PAUSE
START
PAUSE
DOOR
OPEN
❏To change settings in Child - Lock mode.
• Child-Lock (If you want to lock all the buttons to prevent a child from setting, you can use this option.)
❈The Child-Lock system can be programmed and cancelled only by pressing both [WATER TEMP] and [RINSE
HOLD] buttons simultaneously.
If you want to change the programme when the Child-Lock is on,
1.
Press both [WATER TEMP.] and [RINSE HOLD] buttons simultaneously.
2. Press the [ STRAT/PAUSE ] button.
3. Change the desired programme and press the
[START/PAUSE] button.
If you want to deacitvate Child-Lock during wash cycle, press both [WATER TEMP] and [RINSE HOLD] buttons
simultaneously again.
❏Preparing your laundry
Change
the desired
programme
WATER
TEMP RINSE
HOLD
START
PAUSE
START
PAUSE
• Check pocket for any articles (coin, safety pin, paper clips, etc.)
• Close zips and fasten button or hooks: loose belt or ribbons should be tied togather.
• Never wash whites and coloureds together.
• Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and manufacturer's washing instructions.
Note: In Blanket Programme
Blankets:
• Blankets made of 100% synthetic fiber with hand wash-
ing marks can be washed. Using this programme.
• Kinds:
Acrylic blanket: 100% acryl(nylon coating)
Mixed fabric blanket: cotton+polyester
Wool blanket: carded wool blanket
• Weight: Less than 2.5kg.
Quilt:
• The following quilts with hand washing marks can
be washed.
• Fillings: 100% polyester
Weight: about 2kg(weight of the whole quilt: less
than 2.5kg)
Size: smaller than 167cm ×126cm
CAUTION : Never wash electric blanket.
Never wash carpet in the washer. (It may damage the washing machine and the carpet)
Heavy soiled -Pre wash
-Main wash
Normal soiled -Main wash
Heavily soiled cottons : cold - 95°C
Normally soiled cottons : cold - 95°C
Coloured cottons : cold - 60°C
Synthetics : cold - 60°C
Delicate fabrics : cold - 40°C
Woollens : cold - 40°C
Soiled condition Washing Temperature
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❏In case of automatic washing
1. Press the [POWER] button.( )
2. Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start the washing machine.( )
3. The FUZZY programme is carried out automatically.
• The optimum wash programme is selected once the load is detected.
❏To change the washing programme preferred
1. Press the [POWER] button
2.
[HEATING →SPEEDY →BLANKET →WOOL →SYNTHETIC→FUZZY]
will appear in order by pressing the [PROGRAMME] button.
• Make adjustment to water temperature, rinse or spin cycles to suit your wash needs by pressing these buttons.
• The time required can be slightly changed according to the laundry amount, water supply and water
temperature.
• Rinse is available up to 6 times regardless of Programme.
3. Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start the cycle. ( )
• The optimum washing is carried out by detecting the amount of the laundry.
Completion of washing
• If the washing is completed, power turns off automatically after the alarm sound.
Press the [DOOR OPEN] button and take out the laundry.
• Switch off the appliance and turn off the water tap.
HEATING
SPEEDY
BLANKET
FUZZY
WOOL
SYNTHETIC
For quick washing of less dirty
laundry or frequently used
towels.
Water washable small blanket
or tablecloth
Polyammide, Acrylic,
Polyester
Delicate laundry easily shaped or
damaged
Only machine washable woolens
with pure new wool label.
Main wash
(Pre + Main) 800
(500)
500
(800)
800
(500)
800
(500)
about
2 hours &
17 minutes
about
one hour &
10 minutes
about
one hour &
49 minutes
about
one hour &
49 minutes
about
46 minutes
about
50 minutes
500
500
Main wash
Main wash
3 times 95°C
Cold
(40°C)
Cold
(40°C)
40°C
(Cold, 60°C)
40°C
(Cold, 60°C)
Cold
(40°C)
2 times
3 times
3 times
2 times
3 times
Main wash
Main wash
(Pre + Main)
Main wash
(Pre + Main)
(Below 2.5kg)
(Below 2kg)
Washing
time
First check if the laundry is
machine washable.
White cottons and linen(towels, sheets...)
Wash normal clothes except
for a blanket, woolen clothes,
lingerie
WASH RINSE SPIN
WATER
TEMP
• Select the function to change rinse, spin and water temperature.
• ( ) indicates manual operations.
PRO-
GRAMME
How to use your washing machine
❏ The whole washing process is carried out automatically with just one touch.
❏ If no programme is selected FUZZY cycle will commence.
912
63
START
PAUSE
START
PAUSE

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g only
START
PAUSE
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DOOR
OPEN
PRE
800
500
NO SPIN
MAIN
3
2
1
6
5
4
WASH RINSE SPIN
PRE
800
500
NO SPIN
MAIN
3
2
1
6
5
4
WASH RINSE SPIN
PRE
800
500
NO SPIN
MAIN
3
2
1
6
5
4
WASH RINSE SPIN
PRE
800
500
NO SPIN
MAIN
3
2
1
6
5
4
WASH RINSE SPIN
PRE
800
500
NO SPIN
MAIN
3
2
1
6
5
4
WASH RINSE SPIN
• If the washing is completed, power
turns off automatically after the alarm
sound.
• Press the [DOOR OPEN] button and
take out the laundry.
• Switch off the appliance and turn off
the water tap.
Completion
washing
• Press the [WASH] button to select the
washing method.
•
Press the [RINSE] button until light turns off.
• Press the [SPIN] button until light turns off.
• Press the [RINSE] button to select the rinse
times.
•
Press the [WASH] button until light turns off.
• Press the [SPIN] button until light turns off.
• Press the [WASH] button to select the
washing method.
• Press the [RINSE] button to select the
rinse times.
• Press the [SPIN] button until light turns off.
• Press the [SPIN] button to select the
spin speed.
• Press the [WASH] button until light turns off.
• Press the [RINSE] button until light turns
off.
• Press the [RINSE] button to select the rinse
times.
• Press the [SPIN] button to select the
spin speed.
• Press the [WASH] button until light turns off.
4. Press the
[START/ PAUSE] button
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■Washing only
■Rinsing only
■Spinning only
■Washing & rinsing
■ Rinsing & spinning
WATER
TEMP
FUZZY
HEATING
SPEEDY
SYNTHETIC
WOOL
BLANKET
PRO-
GRAMME
DOOR
OPEN
Manual operations
• Open the door by pressing the [DOOR
OPEN] button and close the door after
putting in the laundry.
• Press the [POWER] button.
• The FUZZY programme is set.
• Select the programme by pressing the
[PROGRAMME] button.
• Put in the detergent
• Put in the fabric softener.
• Put in the detergent and
fabric softener.
• Put in the fabric softener.
• Select the water temp by pressing the
[WATER TEMP] button.
❏ An additional wash, rinse or spin cycle can be selected after the wash programme is completed.
1. Prepare washing 2. Select the programme 3. Select the manual
• The programme is not carried out if the light turns off.
• Pre wash is available only for the [FUZZY/HEATING/
SYNTHETIC] programmes.
• When selecting rinse only cycle, the water temperature is fixed cold
water.

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Maintaining the washer
2
1
1
2
coin
1
❏ Remove the power plug prior to maintaining.
❏ Clean the filter periodically every 3 months.
■ Clean the filter in the inlet valve
• If no water flows through detergent drawer or filter is clogged with foreign material, PRE & MAIN LED are glittering at once.
• Remove the water from inlet hose completely before cleaning the filter.
■ Cleaning the drain pump
• If noise occurs or water is not drained completely due to foreign material in the pump, clean the drain pump filter.
■ When the machine is frozen
■ To prevent being frozen in winter
1 . Turn off the water tap and remove
the inlet hose.
2 . Remove the water from the drain point (①).
■ Maintenance of detergent drawer
1 . Pull out the detergent drawer.
2 . Clean it in the water.
3 . Insert it in its original place.
1 . Turn off the water taps. 2 . Disconnect the inlet hose 3 . Remove the filter with a tool or by hand and
take out foreign material using a toothbrush.
• Insert it in original place.
1 . Remove the inlet hose by pouring 50°C
hot water around the water tap.
2 . Soak it in the 50°C hot water.
3 . Pour the hot water in the drawer and
maintain it for 10 minutes for melting.
4 . Connect the inlet hose to the water tap
and check the drain after turning on the
water tap and operating the washing
machine.
1 . 2 . 3 .
Open the filter cover by using coin. Take out the drain point (①), then the
water flows out. If the water does not flow
any more, turn the drain pump filter(②) to
the left until it is open.
• Take out any foreign material from the
drain pump filter(②).
After cleaning, turn the drain pump
filter(②) clockwise and insert the drain
point (①) to the original place.
• Close the Lower cover cap.
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MAX
Detergent for
MAIN-WASH Fabirc
softener Detergent for PRE-WASH
( ) ( )( )
The drawer for fabric softener
• Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for
more than 2 days.(Fabric softener could harden)
• Do not open the detergent drawer during water fill cycle.
• Softener will automatically add during last rinsing cycle.
• Do not fill past MAX indicator.
• Do not use solvents (trilen, benzine, etc.)
• Programmes with PRE-WASH
• MAIN-WASH only
Softener level
■ Adding detergent and fabirc softener
• Pull out the detergent drawer.
• Put the detergent and fabric softener in the detergent drawer before washing.
• Close the detergent drawer completely.
Put in detergent
Detergent dosages
Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended dosages
as shown on the detergent package.
The amounts depend on
• degree and type of soiling
• size of wash
-full-load : according to manufacturer's
instructions
-part-load : 3/4 of the normal amount
-minimum load (about 1kg) : 1/2 the amount used for
full load
• water hardness in your area.
Choosing the right detergent
The type of detergent depends on
• the type of fabric (cotton, synthetic, delicate items, wool)
• colour
• wash temperature
• degree and type of soiling
Note : For wool only use appropriate detergents.
• The detergent should be used according to the instruction of the detergent manufacturer.
• If the detergent is used over the recommended amount too many bubbles will be generated thus
causing an inferior washing result. This will also cause a malfunction.
• Use front loader detergent only for drum washing machine.

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PRE
MAIN
3
2
1
6
5
4
800
500
NO SPIN
DOOR LOCK
95°C
60°C
40°C
COLD
Trouble - Shooting guide
Symptom Check points Solution
❏ Check the following before asking for service if the error massage is displayed during
washing, rinsing or spinning.
• Is the water tap turned off ?
• Is the water frozen?
• Is the water pressure low or the
filter clogged ?
• Is the laundry tilted to one side in
the drum?
• Is the washer leveled ?
• Is there foreign material in the
drain pump ?
• Is the drain hose bent or higher
than 85cm above the floor ?
• Is the hose clogged ?
• Is the hose frozen ?
• Did you run the washer while the
door is not closed completely?
•
Take out the power plug.
• Call the service centre or agent.
• Turn the water tap on.
• Melt it with 50°C hot water.
• Separate the filter and remove
the foreign material.
• Spread the laundry evenly.
•
Release imbalance by pressing
the start button. If it happens
after rinsing or spinning, call the
service centre.
• Install it on a flat surface.
• Remove foreign material.
• Put the drain hose evenly.
• Place the drain hose under
85cm from the floor.
• Melt it with 50°C hot water.
• Close the door.
❈If it is not released,
call the service centre.
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Door is faulty
Water is not heating
Low suds
FUZZY
HEATING
SPEEDY
SYNTHETIC
WOOL
BLANKET
Symptom Check points Solution
• Did you press the ON-OFF button
• Is the power plug unplugged?
• Is the short-circuit breaker turned
off?
• Did you put more detergent than
recommended?
• Did you put low sud detergent on
the front loading washing machine
• Did you remove the transit bolts?
• Is the washer levelled?
• Is the drain pump clogged with
foreign material ?
• Turn it on.
• Plug it in
• Turn it on.
• Put the recommended amount
• Use detergents only for front
loading washing machine.
• Remove it.
• Place it on an even floor.
• Remove foreign material from
the drain pump.
The machine
does not start
up.
Excessive suds
Excessive
vibration and
noise.
It is displayed when the water overfills due to abnormal
water inlet valve.
It is displayed when the water pressure sensor
malfunction.
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• Close the water tap.
• Take power plug out
• Call the service centre.