Preparing Laundry ...................15 Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches..........17 Control Panel ....................19 Programme Table ....................20 Extra Options and Functions ................22 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................26 Smart Diagnosis ....................26 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash................27 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............27 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................30...
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: T2312VSAM T2313VSAB 12.0 kg 13.0 kg 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.
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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.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View * This feature is only available on some models. Door Power Cord Tempered Glass Cold Water Inlets Detergent Dispenser Drawer Fabric Softener Dispenser Bleach Dispenser...
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*1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. Cold Water Inlet Hose Anti-Rat Cover Screw for Anti-Rat Cover Drain Hose Tie Strap Specifications Model T2313VSAB T2312VSAM Power Supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz Product Weight Approx. 39 kg Dimension(mm) D’...
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 Loose the 4 fixing screws Hoses Before connecting the water inlet hose to the water tap, check the hose fitting type and then choose the correct instruction. Note for Connection Remove the guide plate if the tap is too large •...
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INSTALLATION Connecting One Touch Type Hose to Tap Pull the connector latch plate down, push Without Thread the inlet hose onto the adapter, and release the connector latch plate. Make sure the adapter Unscrew the adapter ring plate and loose locks into place.
INSTALLATION 13 Connecting the Hose to the To change the direction of the hose, pull out the elbow hose and change the direction. Appliance Repeat Step 1. Screw the water inlet hose to the water inlet valve on the back of the appliance. Positioning the Drain Hose •...
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OPERATION • If the appliance rocks when pushing the top Flat Type plate of the appliance diagonally, adjust the feet Insert the flat type of the anti-rat cover to the again. assembling hole from the front of the appliance. Adjusting and Levelling the Feet When the appliance is not perfectly level, turn the adjustable feet until the appliance no longer...
OPERATION 15 OPERATION Operation Overview End of cycle. • When the cycle is finished, a melody will Using the Appliance sound. Immediately remove your clothing 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 17 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 19 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 21 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 23 this option, the remaining time is indicated on the • To cancel this function, press Delay button display. repeatedly until the reservation is cancelled or press the POWER button to turn off and on To Use the Air Dry Function power.
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OPERATION • When this function is deactivated, a beeper will sound and the remaining time for the current cycle will reappear on the display. Beeper Use this option to adjust the volume of the sound. • 3 levels are selected for High, Low and Off.
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SMART FUNCTIONS 25 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...
MAINTENANCE 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 27 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 Open the dispenser drawer and add anti- Turn off the power and the water tap and then limescale to the main wash compartment. unscrew the water inlet hose. 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING 29 Push down on the release tabs on both sides of the filter cover and pull forward. Open the lid and remove the lint. Wash the filter. 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 31 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.
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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 33 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 35 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.
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