Preparing the Wash Load ................15 Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches..........17 Control Panel ....................19 Programme Table ....................20 Extra Options and Functions ................22 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................25 Smart Diagnosis ....................25 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash ................26 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............26 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • 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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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.
*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. Cold and Hot Water Inlet Hoses Drain Hose Anti-Rat Cover...
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INSTALLATION Specifications Model WT9DSBP Power Supply 120 V~, 60 Hz Product Weight Approx. 33 kg Rated Input 200 W Dimension(mm) D’ H’ 1205...
Contact your local 2 cm 2 cm 10 cm authorised LG repairer. • The power plug must be plugged into an WARNING appropriate outlet socket that is installed and • This appliance must only be used for domestic...
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 supply hose connector onto the water tap, check the hose fitting type and follow the supply tap.
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INSTALLATION Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal is connected to be that the rubber seal is connected to be watertight. Tighten the 4 fixing screws. watertight.
INSTALLATION Connecting the Hose to the • If the drain hose is too long, do not force the drain hose further into the drain outlet. This will Appliance cause abnormal noise. Screw the water inlet hose to the water inlet valve •...
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INSTALLATION • Turn the adjustable feet clockwise to raise or Stand at the front of the appliance and tilt it turn the adjustable feet counterclockwise to inward. lower the appliance. NOTE • Do not insert pieces of wood etc. under the feet. Insert the anti-rat cover to the assembling hole •...
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview • If the START/PAUSE button is not pressed within a certain time, the appliance will shut off and all settings will be lost. Using the Appliance Before the first wash, select the Normal End of cycle. programme and add a half amount of detergent.
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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 • Do not stop the washer during the first spin for timely dispensing. • Dilute fabric softener with water. Undiluted • Option washing is not designed to be used with fabric softener may result in spots that look like fabric softener dispenser.
OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features POWER Button • Press this 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 this button to start or pause a wash cycle. •...
OPERATION - The time shown is only an estimate. Several external factors (laundry size, room temperature, incoming water temperature, etc.) can affect the actual time. • : This icon turns on when the Child Lock function is selected to lock the controls. •...
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OPERATION Edredones (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 Lavado Rápido (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. Limpieza Extra (Extra Clean) Description Use this programme to increase rinsing performance. •...
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OPERATION Centrifugado (Spin) Remojo (Soak) Use this option to change the spin strength. When This option can be selected to wash heavily soiled you press the START/PAUSE button after selecting clothes by soaking them in water for some time to this option, the remaining time is indicated on the loosen dirt and grime.
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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 Press the Enjuague Press the Enjuague Press the Lavado Centrifugado (Spin)
Using Audible Diagnosis to Diagnose Issues Follow the instructions below to use the audible diagnosis method. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided 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 • error message will be displayed on the Open the dispenser drawer and add anti- control panel when water is not entering the limescale to the main wash compartment. detergent drawer. WARNING • If the water is very hard or contains traces of limescale, the filter on the water inlet may be •...
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MAINTENANCE Close the lid and then insert the lower part of CAUTION the filter into the wash drum. Press the top of • If the mesh hole of the lint filter is clogged, the filter until you hear a click sound. foreign objects in the laundry may not be filtered.
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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 Centrifugado (Spin) button without selecting a cycle to drain and spin the laundry.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution is not an error. This prevents children from changing cycles or operating the appliance. CHILD LOCK FUNCTION • Turn off the Child Lock function in the control panel. Noises Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Rattling and clanking Foreign objects, such as keys, coins, or safety pins may be in the drum.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance will not Controls are not set properly. operate. • Make sure the cycle is correctly set. Close the door and press the START/ PAUSE button. Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/blown. • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. The appliance should be on a dedicated branch circuit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Water leaking A large item such as a pillow or blanket is above the top of the drum. • Stop the appliance and check the item. Make sure the item does not crest above the top edge of the drum. Appliance is not filling Filter is clogged.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Staining Bleach or softener dispensed too soon. • Dispenser compartment is overfilled causing bleach or softener to dispense immediately. ALWAYS measure bleach to prevent overfilling. • Close the dispenser drawer gently. Bleach or softener was added directly to the laundry in the drum. •...