Preparing Laundry ...................14 Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches..........16 Control Panel ....................18 Programme Table ....................19 Extra Options and Functions ................21 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................24 Smart Diagnosis ....................24 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash ................25 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............25 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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. Safety Messages This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk.
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• The inlet water pressure must be between 50 and 800 kPa. Maximum Capacity The maximum capacity in some cycles for dry clothes to be washed is: T1685NEHTE T1785NEHTEE T1885NEHTE 16.0 kg 17.0 kg...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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 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.
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• Make sure that drainage is working properly. If water is not drained properly, your floor may get flooded. • If, during spinning, opening the door does not stop the drum within about 10 seconds, immediately discontinue operating the appliance and contact your dealer or LG Electronics service centre.
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• 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.
Accessories *1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. *2 This accessory is not included in the product, but you can purchase it from the LG service centre. Door Handle Cold and Hot Water Inlet Hoses Tempered Glass...
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INSTALLATION Model T1685NEHTE / T1785NEHTEE /T1885NEHTE Product Weight Approx. 42.5 kg Dimension(mm) D’ H’ 1020 1390...
Contact your local WARNING authorised LG repairer. • The power plug must be plugged into an • This appliance must only be used for domestic appropriate outlet socket that is installed and...
INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Inlet Connecting the Hose to the Water Tap Hoses Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Thread Before connecting the water inlet hose to the water Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap, check the hose fitting type and then choose tap.
INSTALLATION Installing the Drain Hose Levelling the Appliance Before connecting the drain hose, check your drain Checking the Level hose model and choose the correct instruction. Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary Installing the Drain Hose with noise and vibration. Check whether the appliance is the Elbow Bracket perfectly level after installation.
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INSTALLATION Assembling the Anti-Rat Cover You can insert the anti-rat cover according to the type to protect the appliance from the rat. Lay the appliance backwards. CAUTION • Be careful your feet or hands when you lay or raise the appliance. Insert the anti-rat cover to the assembling bracket from the back of the appliance.
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview End of cycle. • When the cycle is finished, a melody will sound. Immediately remove your clothing Using the Appliance from the appliance to reduce wrinkling. Before the first wash, select the Normal programme and add a half amount of detergent. NOTE Start the appliance without laundry.
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OPERATION Checking the Fabric Care Label cause irreparable damage to both your appliance and clothes. This will tell you about the fabric content of your clothes and how it should be washed. Symbols on the Care Labels Symbol Wash / Fabric type •...
OPERATION Adding Detergents, CAUTION Softeners and Bleaches • Using liquid detergent without diluting, or leaving laundry for a long time after pouring Detergent Dosage diluted liquid detergent into the drum might cause the clothes to be damaged, bleached, • Detergent should be selected according to fabric discoloured.
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OPERATION Adding Fabric Softeners bleach dispenser . Avoid splashing or overfilling. • Do not add fabric softener over the MAX line. • If the softener is concentrated, then it should be diluted. • Mix powdered bleach with water to a liquid consistency and pour it into the bleach •...
OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features POWER Button • Press the POWER button to turn on or off the appliance. • The appliance automatically turns off once a certain time has passed after the wash has completed. START/PAUSE Button • Press the START/PAUSE button to start or pause a wash cycle. •...
OPERATION - If the display shows , then the time will be displayed after the load sensing has detected the -:-- laundry size. - The time shown is only an estimate. Several external factors (laundry size, room temperature, incoming water temperature, etc.) can affect the actual time. •...
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OPERATION Duvet Description Use this programme to wash a blanket or bedclothes that have the hand wash sign on the care label. • Cashmere bedclothes, acrylic blanket, mixed spinning blanket, woollen blanket, infilling (polyester 101), and bed sheets might be damaged if they are allowed to float.
OPERATION Quick Wash Description Use this programme to wash lightly soiled clothes for a short time. • This programme's recommended laundry amount is under 3 kg. Extra Clean Description Use this programme to increase rinsing performance. • This programme is recommended for underwear and baby clothes. •...
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OPERATION • Press the Wash button until icons NOTE turn on simultaneously. • This option is only available on some programmes. Setting Spin Child Lock Use this option to change the spin strength. When Use Child Lock function to disable the controls. you press the START/PAUSE button after selecting This function can prevent children from changing this option, the remaining time is indicated on the...
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OPERATION Manual Washing When you need a rinse and spin, spin only, rinse only or wash only cycle, these can be set manually. Rinse and Spin Spin only Rinse only Wash only Press the POWER button. Press the Rinse Press the Spin Press the Rinse Press the Wash button.
SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided The LG ThinQ application allows you to in the LG ThinQ application.
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. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the appliance. They may damage the finish.
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MAINTENANCE • Turn off the water taps to the appliance if the NOTE appliance is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain • For models without a lint filter, the lint is (gully) in the immediate vicinity.
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MAINTENANCE your laundry items. Do not operate the Close the lid and then insert the lower part of appliance with the lint filters removed. the filter into the wash drum. Press the top of the filter until you hear a click sound. •...
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MAINTENANCE Remove any foreign objects and fluff inside pump casing and from the filter. Insert the filter along the guide ribs inside the pump casing and turn the cap clockwise to refit the cap. • Securely turn the cap clockwise until it is tight.
You can remedy most of the problems by yourself, consequently save time and money, since you do not need to call LG Electronics service centre. The following table should assist you by troubleshooting.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Foreign objects, such as coins, pins, clips, etc.,are caught between the pulsator and the inner drum. FOREIGN OBJECTS ERROR • Turn off the appliance and then press the POWER button. Press the Spin button without selecting a cycle to drain and spin the laundry. When the spin is complete, remove the clothes and then find and remove any objects caught in the pulsator gap.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Sensor for clothes-sensing is defective. CLOTHES SENSING • Manually redistribute the laundry if laundry have become tangled. ERROR Motor’s revolution is too low. Contact-point of Connector is defective. • Unplug the appliance and wait 60 seconds. Reconnect power and try again.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Operation Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance will not Control panel has powered off due to inactivity. operate. • This is normal. Press the POWER button to turn on the appliance. Appliance is unplugged. • Make sure that the cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Water leaking Water inlet hose connection is loose at tap or appliance. • Check hoses for leaks, cracks and splits. • Tighten hose connections. House drain pipes are clogged. • The appliance pumps out water very rapidly. Check for water backing up out of the drain pipe during drain.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Performance Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Incomplete or no Too much detergent is used. dispensing of • Follow the guidelines provided by the detergent manufacturer. detergent Poor stain removal Previously set stains. • Items that have previously been washed may have stains that have been set.