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OWNER'S MANUAL
WASHING MACHINE
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.
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- Page 1 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. www.lg.com Copyright © 2019-2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Washing Programme ..................23 Option Programme ..................25 Manual Washing .....................27 Special Functions ....................28 SMART FUNCTIONS ..............29 LG ThinQ Application ..................29 Smart Diagnosis ....................29 MAINTENANCE ................30 Cleaning the Washing Machine ..............30 Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter .................31 Cleaning the Lint Filter (Optional) ..............31 Care in Cold Climates ..................33... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk. - Page 5 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. • This appliance should only be transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely. •...
- Page 6 Improper use can cause fire or explosion. • In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. • Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances (ether, benzene, alcohol, chemical, LPG, combustible spray, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance.
- Page 7 • If, during spinning, opening the door does not stop the drum within about 15 seconds, immediately discontinue operating the appliance and contact your dealer or LG Electronics service centre. • Do not use a plug socket and wiring equipment for more than their rated capacity.
- Page 8 • Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet. • 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.
- Page 9 Disposal • Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. • Dispose of all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and styrofoam) away from children. The packaging materials can cause suffocation.
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Page 10: Installation
INSTALLATION Parts Door Tempered Glass Dispenser Drawer Softener Dispenser Bleach Dispenser Lint Filter Drum Leveling Feet Drain hose Water Supply Hose Accessories Tie strap (Optional) 2 water supply hoses Screw for Anti-rat cover Drain hose Anti-rat cover (Optional) (Hot + Cold) (Optional) •... -
Page 11: Specifications
Specifications Model WT16*SB WT17*SB WT18*SB WT19*SB Power Supply 120 V~, 60 Hz Size 632 mm (W) x 670 mm (D) x 1020 mm (H) Product Weight 44.5 kg Max. Capacity 16 kg 17 kg 18 kg 19 kg • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the product. -
Page 12: Installation Place Requirements
Installation Place • If it is impossible to avoid positioning the appliance next to a gas cooker or coal burning Requirements stove, an insulation (85x60 cm) covered with aluminum foil on the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted between the two Location appliances. -
Page 13: Connecting The Supply Hose
Connecting the Supply Connecting Hose to Water Tap Hose Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap • Before connecting the water supply hose to the with Thread water tap, check the hose type and then choose the correct instruction. Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap. - Page 14 Push the adapter onto the end of the tap Remove the guide plate if the tap is too large so that the rubber seal forms a watertight to fit the adapter. connection. Tighten the four fixing screws. Guide plate Push the adapter onto the end of the tap Push the supply hose vertically upwards so that the rubber seal forms a watertight so that the rubber seal within the hose can...
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Page 15: Installing The Drain Hose
Installing the Drain Hose Connecting Hose to Appliance Attach the hot water line to the hot water inlet on Before connecting the drain hose, check your drain the back of the washing machine. Attach the cold hose model and choose the correct instruction. water line to the cold water inlet on the back of the washing machine. - Page 16 Non-pump Model Positioning the Drain Hose • The length of the drain hose should not exceed Push the elbow hose toward the body of the 3 m. washing machine. • Do not place the drain hose on a threshhold of 6 cm or more.
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Page 17: Leveling The Appliance
Leveling the Appliance Assembling the Anti-Rat Cover (Optional) If the floor is uneven, turn the adjustable feet as required (Do not insert pieces of wood etc. under Insert the Anti-Rat cover to the assembling hole the feet). Make sure that all four feet are stable from the front or back of the washing machine. -
Page 18: Operation
OPERATION Using the Appliance Choose the desired wash programme. • Press the Programa (Program) button Before the first wash, select a washing programme repeatedly until the desired programme is (Normal (Normal), add a half load of detergent), selected. allow the washing machine to wash without clothing. -
Page 19: Sorting Laundry
Sorting Laundry Caring before loading. • Combine large and small items in a load. Look for a care label on your clothes. Load large items first. • This will tell you about the fabric content of • Large items should not be more than half your garment and how it should be washed. -
Page 20: Adding Cleaning Products
Adding Cleaning Products • Dilute liquid detergent with water and pour into the drum, start the cycle. • Using liquid detergent without diluting, or leaving Detergent Dosage laundry for a long time after pouring diluted liquid detergent into the drum might cause •... - Page 21 Adding Fabric Softeners Adding Liquid Bleach • Do not add fabric softener over the MAX line. • Check clothing care label for special instructions and separate the laundry to be bleached. • Dilute liquid chlorine bleach. • Measure the recommended amount of liquid bleach carefully following instructions on the bottle.
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Page 22: Control Panel
Control Panel ENCENDIDO/APAGADO (POWER) Button Programa (Program) Button • Press the ENCENDIDO/APAGADO • Programmes are available according to (POWER) button to turn the washing laundry type. machine on. • Lamp will light up to indicate the selected • The appliance will automatically turn off programme. -
Page 23: Washing Programme
Washing Programme Edredones (Duvet) Use this programme to wash a blanket or Wash cycles are designed for the best wash bedclothes with hand wash sign. performance for each type of load. Select the programme that best matches the load contents •... - Page 24 Silencioso (Silent) Lavado Rápido (Quick Wash) Use this programme to wash quietly in silent Use this programme to wash lightly soiled clothes especially during late night and dawn. for a short time. This programme’s recommended laundry amount is under 3 kg. •...
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Page 25: Option Programme
Option Programme Lavado (Wash) • Press the Lavado (Wash) button to change laundry time. Nivel de suciedad (Soil Level) • Adjusting the wash level setting will modify the • This button allows you to select the strength of cycle times and/or wash actions. Press the the wash action. - Page 26 Reserva (Delay) Remojo (Soak) • You can set a time delay so that the washing • Remojo (Soak) can be selected to wash heavily machine will start automatically and finish after a soiled laundry by soaking in water for some time specified time interval.
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Page 27: Manual Washing
Manual Washing When you need a Rinse/Spin, Spin, Rinse, or Wash cycle only, these can be set manually. Rinse, Spin Spin only Rinse only Wash only Press the ENCENDIDO/APAGADO (POWER) button. Press the Press the Enjuague Press the Enjuague Press the Lavado Centrifugado (Spin) (Rinse) button. -
Page 28: Special Functions
Special Functions Bloqueo infantil (Child Lock) Use this option to disable the controls. This feature can prevent children from changing programmes or operating the appliance. Locking the Control Panel Press and hold the Temp. (Temp.) and Enjuague (Rinse) buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. -
Page 29: Smart Functions
Follow the instructions below to use the audible diagnosis method. Application • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select Search for the LG ThinQ application from the the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis smartphone. -
Page 30: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Limpieza de Tina (Tub Clean) WARNING Limpieza de Tina (Tub Clean) is a special cycle to • Unplug the washing machine before cleaning to clean the inside of the washing machine. Perform avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this cycle regularly. -
Page 31: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter
Cleaning the Water Inlet Cleaning the Lint Filter Filter (Optional) • Turn off the supply taps to the machine if the The filter is an important part for an efficient washing machine is to be left for any length of washing performance result, so it needs special time (e.g. - Page 32 Type 1 Type 2 Push down on the release tab on the top of Push down on both sides of the release tab of the filter cover and pull forward. the filter cover and pull forward. Open the lid, remove the lint and then wash Open the lid and remove the lint.
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Page 33: Care In Cold Climates
Care in Cold Climates • When frozen, the product does not operate normally. Make sure to install the product where it will not freeze during winter. • Make sure to check the following. How to Keep the Product from Freezing •... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The appliance is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If the appliance does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service: Diagnosing Problems Symptoms Reason... - Page 35 Symptoms Reason Solution • Dispenser compartment is overfilled causing bleach or softener to dispense immediately. Bleach or softener dispensed ALWAYS measure bleach to prevent overfilling. too soon. • Close the dispenser drawer slowly. Bleach or softener was added • Always use the dispensers to ensure that Staining directly to the wash load in laundry products are properly dispensed at the...
- Page 36 Symptoms Reason Solution • This is normal. Press the ENCENDIDO/ Control panel has powered APAGADO (POWER) button to turn the washing off due to inactivity. machine on. Washing machine is • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a unplugged. working outlet.
- Page 37 Symptoms Reason Solution • Make sure the inlet filters on the fill valves are Filter clogged. not clogged. • Check that supply hoses are not kinked or Supply hoses may be kinked. Washing machine clogged. not filling • Make sure that both hot and cold water taps are properly Insufficient water supply.
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Page 38: Error Messages
Error Messages Symptoms Reason Solution The door is not closed • Close the door completely. If the error code is properly. not released, call for service. • Check nothing is caught under the door, including shipping materials or lothing. Door lock switch error. •... - Page 39 Symptoms Reason Solution • The automatic attempt to rebalance the load UE rebalancing operation is was not successful. The cycle has been paused not successful. to allow the load to be manually adjusted. • Add more items to allow the washing machine to The load is too small.
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Page 40: Warranty
• The removal and reinstallation of the Product if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions, including LG’s owner’s and installation manuals. • Damage resulting from misuse, abuse, improper installation, repair, or maintenance. Improper repair... - Page 41 Memo...