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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. ENGLISH T1288NEHGE / T1366NEHGU / T1388NEHGE / T1388NEHG2 / T1466NEHGU / T1466NEHGJ www.lg.com MFL68781048 Rev.00_092420...
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 ..................25 Smart Diagnosis ....................25 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash................26 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............26 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................29...
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: T1366NEHGU / T1466NEHGU / T1288NEHGE T1388NEHGE / T1466NEHGJ T1388NEHG2 12 kg 13 kg 13.5 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.
*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...
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 NOTE NOTE • After completing connection, if water leaks from • The discharge height should be approximately 90 - 120 cm from the floor. the hose, repeat the same steps. Use the most conventional type of tap for the water supply. In case that the tap is square or too big, remove the guide plate before inserting the tap into the adaptor.
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INSTALLATION • Timber or suspended type flooring will contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance. Reinforcing or bracing the timber floor may need to stop or reduce excessive noise and vibration. • Do not install the appliance on any elevated surface or platform, as it may become unstable and cause serious injury and damage.
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 • Option washing is not designed to be used with fabric softener dispenser. • Dilute fabric softener with water. Undiluted fabric softener may result in spots that look like oil stain. Adding Liquid Bleaches • Measure and add the recommended amount of fabric softener into the compartment marked •...
OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features Press & Hold 3 seconds for Extra Function 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 •...
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.
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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.
This is a special function to clean inside the drum of your appliance. • To use this function, refer to the MAINTENANCE for details. Extra Options and • For models only (T1388NEHGE, T1288NEHGE, T1388NEHG2): 2 levels are selected for Hot Functions and Cold.
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OPERATION • Press Rinse button to change the number of Press the Delay button to set the required rinses. delay ending time. • When the Rinse option is selected, icon is lit. Press the START/PAUSE button. • If selecting the maximum number of rinses, then this option is deactivated.
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OPERATION Locking the Control Panel Turn on the power. Press and hold the Temp. and Rinse buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to activate this function. Unlocking the Control Panel Turn on the power. Press and hold the Temp. and Rinse 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 • 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 WARNING • Do not add any detergent to the detergent dispenser drawer for this function. Doing so may generate excessive suds and leak out from the appliance and cause damage to property. Remove the water inlet filter with small pliers Close the dispenser drawer slowly and close and then clean the filter using a medium bristle the door.
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MAINTENANCE • If the mesh hole of the lint filter is clogged, Remove any foreign objects and fluff inside foreign objects in the laundry may not be pump casing and from the filter. filtered. • Do not leave iron objects (such as clothes pins, hairpins, etc.) in the lint filter as they promote rust.
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 Poor stain removal Proper options are not selected. • Heavier soils and tougher stains may require extra cleaning power. Select the Soak option to boost the cleaning power of the selected cycle. Previously set stains. •...