Adding Detergents and Softeners ..............23 Programme Table ....................26 Drying Programme ..................31 Extra Options and Functions ................34 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................37 Smart Diagnosis ....................39 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After Every Wash................40 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically & Performing an Emergency Water Evacuation......................41 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................44...
global_main.book.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance. The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below.
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global_main.book.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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.
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global_main.book.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM SAFETY 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 • 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.
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• 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.
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• 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...
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global_main.book.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. •...
global_main.book.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View Rear View Control Panel Power Plug Detergent Dispenser Drawer Transit Bolts Drum Drain Hose...
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Page 10 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM INSTALLATION Specifications Model WSV1208WHT/WSV1208BST Power Supply 220 V~ , 50/60 Hz Dimension (Width X Depth X Height) 600 mm X 615 mm X 850 mm Product Weight 76 kg Maximum Power...
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global_main.book.book Page 11 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM INSTALLATION Accessories *1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. Cold Supply Hose Anti–slip Sheets*1 Spanner Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose Caps for Covering Transit Bolt Holes Tie Strap*1...
global_main.book.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM INSTALLATION Installation Place Index Clearance (mm) Requirements Before installing the appliance, check the following information to make sure that the appliance should be installed in a correct place. WARNING Installation Location •...
• You can purchase rubber cups (part No. codes and ordinances. 4620ER4002B) from the LG service centre. Unpacking the Appliance Ventilation Lifting the Appliance Off the • Make sure that air circulation around the...
global_main.book.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM INSTALLATION Starting with the bottom two transit bolts • If the appliance rocks when pushing the top use the spanner (included) to fully loosen all plate of the appliance diagonally, adjust the feet transit bolts by turning them counterclockwise.
Page 15 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM INSTALLATION manufactured by LG Electronics for use with this slip sheets under the levelling feet and adjust the model. level. Clean the floor to attach the anti-slip sheets. • Use a dry rag to remove and clean foreign Check if the appliance is perfectly level using a objects and moisture.
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global_main.book.book Page 16 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM INSTALLATION • Periodically check the condition of the water Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap Without supply hose and replace the water supply hose if Thread necessary. Loosen the 4 fixing screws NOTE •...
global_main.book.book Page 17 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM INSTALLATION Connecting One Touch Type Hose to Tap NOTE Without Thread • After connecting the water inlet hose to the Unscrew the adapter ring plate and loose water tap, turn on the water tap to flush out the 4 fixing screws.
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global_main.book.book Page 18 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM INSTALLATION • Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage. 105 cm • If the drain hose is too long, do not force it back into the appliance.
global_main.book.book Page 19 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview • Add the proper amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. If desired, add bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate areas of Using the Appliance the dispenser. Before the first wash, select the Cotton wash programme and add a half amount of the Turn on the appliance.
• This allows you to select an additional programmes and will light when selected. Remote Start With the LG ThinQ app, you can use a smartphone to control your appliance remotely. • In order to use this function, refer to SMART FUNCTIONS.
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global_main.book.book Page 21 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION Description Customizing Washing Programme Buttons Use these buttons to adjust the water temperature or spin speed settings for the selected programme. • The current settings are shown in the display. •...
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global_main.book.book Page 22 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION Description lights up when the programme uses steam. lights up when the Rinse+ option is activated. lights up when the Pre Wash option is activated. lights up when the appliance is connected to Wi-Fi network at home. lights up when the programme starts and the door is locked.
global_main.book.book Page 23 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION Preparing the Wash Load NOTE Sort the wash load for best washing results, and • The dashes under the symbol give you then prepare the clothes according to the symbols information about the type of fabric and the on their care labels.
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global_main.book.book Page 24 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION detergents that are suitable for Drum (front • Minimum load: 1/3 of full load. load) type washers. • If too many suds occur, reduce the detergent amount. Using the Dispenser •...
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global_main.book.book Page 25 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION Adding Water Softener maximum fill line can cause it to dispense too early, which may stain the clothes. A water softener, such as anti-limescale can be used to cut down on the use of detergent in areas with high water hardness level.
global_main.book.book Page 26 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION Programme Table Washing Programme Cotton 40 ℃ (Cold to 95 ℃) Max. Load: Rating Description Washes normally soiled clothes by combining various drum motions. Cotton+ 60 ℃ (Cold to 60 ℃) Max.
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global_main.book.book Page 27 Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:42 AM OPERATION Hand/Wool 30 ℃ (Cold to 40 ℃) Max. Load 2 kg Description Washes hand-washable and machine-washable delicate clothes such as washable wool, lingerie, dresses etc. • Use detergent for machine washable woolens Speed 14 20 ℃...
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global_main.book.book Page 28 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION *1 They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumptions for washing that type of cotton clothes. *2 The test results depend on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and amount of load, degree of soiling utilized detergent, fluctuations in the main electricity supply and chosen additional options.
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global_main.book.book Page 29 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION Programm Wrinkle Steam TurboWash EcoHybrid Pre Wash Care Mixed Fabric Easy Care Allergy Care Steam Refresh Delicates Hand/Wool Speed 14 Dry Only Wash+Dry Selectable Maximum Spin Speed Spin Speed Programme Default Available Cotton...
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global_main.book.book Page 30 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION Spin Speed Programme Default Available Wash+Dry 1400 rpm 1000 to 1400 rpm NOTE • Actual maximum spin speed may vary depending on the load conditions. The values above are rounded to the nearest hundred.
global_main.book.book Page 31 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION Drying Programme Blankets and Duvets Check fabric care labels on blankets and duvets General Tips for Drying before using the drying programme. Some blankets and duvets may shrink by the heated air. Use the automatic programmes to dry most loads.
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global_main.book.book Page 32 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION Time 30/60/120 minutes Press the Power button. Change the drying time according to the maximum load. Select a wash programme. • Fabric Type: Cotton, towels • Max. Load: 1 kg (30 minutes), 2 kg (60 Add detergent.
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global_main.book.book Page 33 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION the Power button twice to cycle the machine off and back on. Using Air Condensing Dry without Water EcoHybrid option is available for air condensing dry without the water consumption used for condensing.
global_main.book.book Page 34 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION Extra Options and Select a washing programme. Functions Customize the washing programme (Temp., You can use the extra options and functions to Spin and Rinse+) as necessary. customize the programmes. Customizing a Washing Press the Start/Pause button.
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global_main.book.book Page 35 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION TurboWash Select a washing programme. Adding this option reduces the programme time but the similar washing results will be provided. Press the Start/Pause button. Follow the next steps to use a special option.
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global_main.book.book Page 36 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM OPERATION Settings Child Lock Use this option to disable the controls. This function can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the appliance. NOTE • Once this function is set, all buttons are locked except the Power button.
Page 37 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application notifications on a smartphone. The notifications are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is off. The LG ThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone.
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Use a smartphone to control your appliance wireless router manual. remotely. You can also monitor your cycle • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network operation so you know how much time is left in the connection problems or any faults, cycle.
Page 39 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM SMART FUNCTIONS Disable this function manually • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the When this function is activated, press and hold the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow Remote Start button for 3 seconds.
global_main.book.book Page 40 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING • Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. •...
global_main.book.book Page 41 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Appliance WARNING Periodically & Performing • Leave the door open to dry inside of the an Emergency Water appliance only if the children are supervised at home. Evacuation Tub Clean Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter This is a special function to help clean the inside of...
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global_main.book.book Page 42 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter CAUTION and Performing an Emergency • Be careful when draining, as the water may be Water Evacuation hot. The drain filter collects threads and small objects •...
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global_main.book.book Page 43 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM MAINTENANCE Reassemble the components of the drawer to the proper compartments and insert the drawer.
Operation of your appliance can lead to errors and malfunctions. The following tables contain possible causes and notes for resolving an error message or malfunction. It is recommended to read the tables carefully below in order to save your time and money that may cost for calling to LG Electronics service centre.
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• Check and clean the drain filter. Door sensor malfunctions. dE dE1 dEz dE4 DOOR ERROR • Please call LG service centre. You can find your local LG service centre phone number in the warranty card. This is a control error. CONTROL ERROR •...
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global_main.book.book Page 46 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Noises You Might Hear Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Rattling and clanking Foreign objects, such as keys, coins, or safety pins may be in the drum. noise • Stop the appliance, check the drum for foreign objects. If the noise continues after the appliance is restarted, call for service.
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global_main.book.book Page 47 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance does not Control panel has powered off due to inactivity. operate. • This is normal. Press the Power button to turn the appliance on. Appliance is unplugged.
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global_main.book.book Page 48 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance is not filling Inlet filter clogged. properly. • Make sure the inlet filters on the fill valves are not clogged. Inlet hoses may be kinked. •...
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global_main.book.book Page 49 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Staining Bleach or softener is dispensed too soon. • Dispenser compartment is overfilled. It makes bleach or softer dispensed rapidly. Always measure bleach or softener to prevent overfilling. •...
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global_main.book.book Page 50 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:06 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Drying Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Dry problem Check water supply tap. • Do not overload. Check that the washing machine is draining properly to extract adequate water from the load. When load of laundry is too small to tumble properly.
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• Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it, then not connected to the register your appliance on LG ThinQ. Wi-Fi network. Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. • Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance using the Wi-Fi network.