LG PT1200R Washing Machine Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
WASHING MACHINE

CAUTION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Follow all instructions in this manual to minimize the risk of fire, and electric shock and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. 
Installation

• Do not install in areas exposed to snow, rain, or to the weather.
• Install the washing machine on a horizontal support. Otherwise, it may cause vibration and noise.

 Volatile Material

• Do not use volatile materials such as Benzene, Gasoline, kerosene, or Insecticide.
• Do not leave strong alkaline substances such as bleach inside the tub. Damage to plastic surfaces and rubber parts may occur.

Switch Area
 • Avoid watering on the switch area.
It may cause electric shock or fire.		 Hot water
Avoid using hot water over sot`. It may deform plastic parts or cause malfunction.
Spin Motor
 • After continuously using the spinning program 3 times, please stop spinning for more than 1 hour. Otherwise, the spin motor eludes be damaged or fired.		 Heat
 • Avoid electric heater, candlelight, cigarette light, bug smoker, etc. near the machine.
It may ignite or deform plastic parts.
In Operation
 • Do not put your hand into the spin dryer basket while the machine is in operation.
• Do not drain the water out of the washtub while the spin dryer basket is in operation. Otherwise, the spin motor could be damaged.
• If during spinning, opening the lid does not stop the spin dryer basket within about 15 sec., immediately unplug and contact the service.		 Power Cord and Plug
 • Do not damage, bend, distort or place any heavy objects on it.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent, or a similarly qualified person.
• Wipe off dirt or dust on the contacts of the power plug. It may cause a fire.
• Do not touch a power plug with a wet hand.
Electric Outlet
 • Avoid connecting several electric devices to a single outlet. It may cause a fire.		 It may cause electric shock.
• Unplug the supply cord when not using the washing machine for a long time.
• 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 the 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.
• Do not allow children to play on, with, or inside the washing machine.
• Do not step on the washing machine or place any heavy objects on it.
• Do not wash, rinse or spin dry the waterproof sheets and clothes.
• Connect the washing machine to a grounded outlet in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
• Disconnect the power supply before cleaning or performing maintenance. Unplug the power cord by grasping the plug with dry hands.
Never grasp the cord.
• The units should not be repaired, disassembled, or modified by any person except the authorized technicians.
• This product may only be sold in Asia, the Middle East, and African countries and complies with the regulatory requirements in these countries.
• This product may not be sold outside these territories.
LG Electronics cannot guarantee and is not responsible for the compliance of this product with the regulatory requirements in other regions/countries.
• A precaution indicates that the washing machine shall not be installed in a humid place.
• A precaution on the washing machine whose lid can be opened during water extraction, that if it takes 15 s or more for a complete stop of water-extracting chamber tub such a case should be understood as trouble.
• This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar applications.

• If this product is used for commercial purposes, it is not warranted.
(Example: Public places such as a public bathroom, lodging house, training center, dormitory)
If the product is installed outside the normal service area, any cost of transportation involved in the repair of the product, or the replacement of a defective part, shall be borne by the owner.
‘Remark: Avoid using hot water over 60t (Only for Saudi Arabia Country)

FEATURES

  1. Water Supply Inlet
    Connect here with the inlet hose from the water faucet to feed water to the tub.
  2. Water Supply Selector
    Select “WASH” to supply water for washing and rinsing and “SPIN” for spin shower rinse.
  3. Wash Timer
    Select the desired time for washing or rinsing. The maximum is 35 min. (Period 16-35 min. the machine will switch between washing and soaking.
  4. Wash Selector
    Set the program to “Gentle”, “Normal”, and “Strong” according to the kind and quantity of the laundry.
  5. Drain Selector
    Select” Wash • Rinse” for washing and rinsing and “Drain” to drain the water out of the tub.
  6. Spin Timer
    Select the desired time for spinning. The maximum limit is 5min. Don’t rotate the knob more than the prescribed limit. **Stop spinning program for more than 1 hour after using spinning program 3 times continuously. Otherwise, the spin motor could be damaged by fire or stop operation.

INSTALLATION

Installation area

  • Set on a flat and firm floor.
  • Incorrect installation may course severe noise and breakdown.
  • Maintain more than 10 cm. between the side of the drain hose and the wall.
  • A carpet must not obstruct the ventilation openings.

Connecting the earth wire

  • Install the earth wire to prevent short-circuiting due to leaking current and electric shock.
  • It is attached to the back of the washer. Connect it to the metal water pipe.
    If the water pipe is made of plastic, it does not have the earth effect.
  • Do not connect the earth wire to the gas pipe, lightning arrester, telephone connecter, etc..
    *Warning – the appliance with a two-pronged plug must be grounded.

Connecting the power plug

  • Insert the power plug into the outlet.
  • Before connecting the power plug, check if the voltage setting of the washer matches the outlet voltage.
  • If an AC outlet with a ground terminal is used, grounding is not needed. if not, never forget earthing.
  • The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

Another earthing method

• After connecting the earth wire to the earth copper plate, bury it at least 75cm deep under the wet ground. • Connecting to the earthing-only outlet. When installing it in an area where earthing is not possible, purchase a short-circuit breaker and connect it to the outlet.

Connecting the drain hose

  • Connect the drain hose to the outlet of the plunger valve located on the backside.
  • Push the clamp toward the body of the washing machine as shown in the figure.
  • Be sure to reroute the hose so that it is not kinked, kinks or sharp bending in the hose will prevent proper drainage.
  • Make sure water is drained smoothly by placing a base under the machine or by applying another appropriate means.

Installation

  • This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
  • This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
  • Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a 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.
  • Do not modify the power cord provided with the appliance.
  • The washing machine is to be connected to the water mains using new hose-sets and old hose sets should not be reused.

INSTALLATION & HOW TO WASH

Before washing

  1. Check the washing instruction labels on the clothing to be washed.
  2. Remove all objects from the pockets of the clothing. Objects left in the pockets may damage clothing or break the washing machine (could cause the drain hose to clog).
  3. After separating oiled or dyed clothing, wash.
  4. For your convenience hang up the wash cover on the right or left side of the washing machine tub when not in use.
Remove this before washing

How to wash

1 Set the drain selector Set as Tvash•Rinse• position. 5 Select the wash program to “Gentle”,  “Normal” or “Strong” according to the kinds and quantity of the laundry. (Refer to Table 2) 7 When washing is finished, locate the drain selector to the “Drain” position and drain the water out.
2 Set the water selector to “WASH”
3 Open water supply and 0 fill water till your desired level of tap mark. That is because clothes can absorb an adequate amount of water and water will not be short. g Set the desired wash V time.

 Q Spinning in the spin dryer %) basket. Move the laundry into the spin dryer basket. Put the laundry down lightly.  lace the safety cover horizontally on the laundry. Set the desired spin time with the spin timer.

4 Put the appropriate amount of detergent into the detergent box and the laundry into the washtub. And add water to the desired water; a level which you want. (Refer to Table 2).

HOW TO RINSE & HOW TO SPIN

interim spin rinse

  • Interim spin rinse prior to regular rinsing helps remove sudsy water from the laundry and improves rinsing efficiency. Also is helpful for water-saving.
1After washing.
• Move the laundry into the spin dryer basket.
• Place the safety cover horizontally on the laundry.		 2 the water selector to “SPIN”.

2 Set the desired 0 spin flow appropriately.

 2 Set the desired 0 spin flow appropriately.

Note for spinning

  1. Put the laundry evenly into the spin dryer basket.
  2. Put the laundry down lightly.
  3. Place the safety cover horizontally over the laundry, the washing machine will be damaged if the safety cover is not placed.
  4. Close the spin dryer cover.
  5. Do not drain the water out of the washtub while the spin dryer basket is in operation.
  • If the spin dryer basket is off-balance and vibrates excessively, stop the spinning, rearrange the clothes evenly, and then resume spinning.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Oerflow filter & Rotation filter-C

  1. Lift up the area of the overflow filter and take out the rotation filter-C by pulling in the direction as shown.
  2. Pull the overflow filter forward from the washtub in the direction of the arrow.
  3. Turn the net over and rinse in water.
  4. Use a brush or hand to remove all of the lint which has adhered to the overflow filter.
  5. Insert the overflow filter back into the washtub.
  6. Insert the rotation filter-C back into the overflow filter.

REFERENCE

TABLE 1. WEIGHT GUIDE FOR CLOTHES

Type of clothing

 Type of fabric

Weight per piece

Undershirt Cotton 150g( 5.3oz)
Handkerchief Cotton 50g( 1.8oz)
Bath towel Cotton 300g(10.6oz)
Shirt Mixed fabric 200g( 7.1oz)
Socks (1 pair) Mixed fabric 50g( 1.8oz)
Pajama (shirt and pants) Cotton 500g(17.6oz)
Winter undershirt Cotton 600g(21.2oz)
Work clothes Mixed fabric 800g(28.2oz)
Blouse Mixed fabric 200g( 7.1oz)

TABLE 2. GUIDE FOR WASHING

Type of fabric Wash Selector Wash time Water level Amount of laundry (Kg) Amount of water (I)

Amount of detergent (g)

Synthetics, Silk, woolen, Knits Gentle 2-5
min		 S 0.5 – 5.0 50 50
L 5.0 – 6.0 60 60
M 6.0 – 7.0 72 72
H 7.0 – 84 84
Cotton, Linen Normal 5-10
min		 S 0.5 – 5.0 50 50
 L 5.0 – 6.0 60 60
M 6.0 – 7.0 72 72
H 7.0 – 84 84
Very soiled cotton and linen Strong 10-15
min		 S 0.5 – 5.0 50 50
L 5.0 – 6.0 60 60
M 6.0 – 7.0 72 72
H 7.0 – 84 84
  • The amount of laundry is based on dry laundry.
  • The detergent amount is based on a general synthetic detergent.
  • If washing and spinning must be operated together, starting washing and spinning operation shall be done at the same time to cope with EMC requirements.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Afore Requesting Service

Problem

Checking point

The motor does not operate, • Is the power cord firmly plugged in?
• Is the timer turned to a suitable point except “Off”?
The spin dryer basket does not operate. • Is there any clothing dropped between the basket and tub?
• Is the spin dryer cover closed?
• Is the laundry gathered to one side of the spin dryer basket?
No draining • Is there lint stuck in the plunger valve?
• Is the end of the drain hose guide located at an exceeding height?

SPECIFICATIONS

Power source

On specification label

Water Level H : 84 Litres, M: 72 Litres,L: 60 Litres, S : 50 Litres
Water Pressure Less than 100 kPa (1 kg/cm2)
Dimension 880 x 530 x 1025 mm. (W x D x H)
Weight 32.0 kg

Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully.  This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference.

PT1200R

MFL39986132
Rev.01_021121

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