Preparing the Wash Load ................15 Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches..........17 Control Panel ....................19 Programme Table ....................21 Extra Options and Functions ................24 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................28 Smart Diagnosis ....................30 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash ................31 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............31 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: TH2517DSAV / TH2519DSAK / TH2518DSAW TH2517DSAW TH2519SSAK 17.0 kg...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not plug the appliance into multiple outlet sockets or an extension power cable. • 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.
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• In case of a water leak from the appliance, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. • Turn off water taps to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur.
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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.
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 hose connector onto the water supply tap, check the hose fitting type and follow the tap.
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INSTALLATION completely to the tap and then tighten the connector latch plate. Make sure the adapter hose by screwing it to the right. locks into place. Connecting One Touch Type Hose to Tap Without Thread Unscrew the adapter ring plate and loose NOTE the 4 fixing screws.
INSTALLATION Installing the Drain Hose • The outlet of the drain hose should not be submerged in water. Before connecting the drain hose, check your drain hose model and follow the instructions for that model. Installing the Drain Hose in a Floor Drain Push the elbow end of the hose onto the drain •...
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INSTALLATION • Turn the adjustable feet clockwise to raise or Insert the anti-rat cover to the assembling turn the adjustable feet counterclockwise to bracket from the back of the appliance. lower the appliance. NOTE • Do not insert pieces of wood etc. under the feet. •...
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 clothes.
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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. Add a fabric softener to the maximum fill 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 •...
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. Wi-Fi Press the Time Delay button for 3 seconds to initiate the connection of the appliance to the LG ThinQ application. Cycle Status Indicator...
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OPERATION • The cycle status indicator is turned on before the start. • The cycle status indicator blinks during that process, and then the indicator turns off when that process has completed. Display • The display shows the settings, remaining estimated time, options, and status messages. When the appliance is turned on, the default settings in the display will light up.
OPERATION Programme Table Washing Programme Wash programmes are designed for the best wash performance for different types of clothes. • Press the Program button to select the desired programme. • When you select a wash programme, the light for the corresponding wash programme will turn on. Normal Description Use this programme to wash normal clothes.
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OPERATION Pre Wash+Normal Description Use this programme to pretreat immediate stain without handwash. • It is necessary for clothes which could smell bad if they are not washed promptly. Duvet Description Use this programme to wash a blanket or bedclothes that have the hand wash sign on the care label.
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OPERATION Tub Clean Description This is a special function to clean inside the drum of your appliance. • To use this function, refer to the MAINTENANCE for details. Download Cycle Description This programme allows you to download a new and special washing programme to your appliance with a smartphone.
OPERATION Extra Options and Intensive Rinse Use this option to remove detergents more Functions effectively. • Press the Rinse button to select Intensive Rinse You can use the extra options and functions on option. some programmes to customize the cycle. - When the Intensive Rinse option is selected, Customising a Washing icons are lit.
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OPERATION • It is set to medium water wave by default and it press the POWER button to turn off and on is not indicated on the display. power. Follow the next steps to use a special option. Soak This option can be selected to wash heavily soiled clothes by soaking them in water for some time to Press the POWER button.
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OPERATION Locking the Control Panel Turn on the power. Press and hold the Water Level and Spin buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to activate this function. Unlocking the Control Panel Turn on the power. Press and hold the Water Level and Spin buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to deactivate this function.
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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 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. NOTE LG ThinQ Application Features •...
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To start the washing programme remotely in the wireless router manual. LG ThinQ application, set the Remote Start • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network function. You can also monitor your cycle operation connection problems or any faults, so you know how much time is left in the cycle.
Follow the instructions below to use the audible opensource.lge.com. diagnosis method. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow...
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 Cleaning the Lint Filter Place a towel on the floor under the drain pump cap. The filter is an important part for an efficient • Residual water may remain in the drain hose washing performance result, so take a special care. and the water may leak from the drain hose.
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MAINTENANCE Wash the filter with a soft brush. Close the lid and then insert the lower part of the filter into the wash drum. Press the top of the filter until you hear a click sound.
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 A motor error has occurred. DRAIN MOTOR ERROR • Unplug the appliance and call for service. 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 &...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance will not Water supply is turned off. operate. • Turn on the water supply tap completely. Controls are not set properly. • Make sure the cycle is correctly set. Close the door and press the START/ PAUSE button.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Water leaking Drain hose has come out of drain or is not inserted far enough. • Tie drain hose to supply hose or standpipe to prevent it from coming out during drain. For smaller drain pipes, insert the drain hose into the pipe as far as the drain hose flange.
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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...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Your home appliance The wireless network name (SSID) is set incorrectly. and smartphone are • The wireless network name (SSID) should be a combination of English not connected to the letters and numbers. (Do not use special characters.) Wi-Fi network.