Preparing the Wash Load ................22 Adding Detergents and Softeners ..............22 Programme Table ....................25 Extra Options and Functions ................30 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................33 Smart Diagnosis ....................35 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After Every Wash................36 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically & Performing an Emergency Water Evacuation......................37...
global_main.book.book Page 3 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM 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.
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global_main.book.book Page 4 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • 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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global_main.book.book Page 5 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM 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 is equipped with a power cord having an equipment- earthing / grounding conductor (earthing pin) and a grounding power plug.
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• Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme. • In case of a water leak from the appliance or flood, 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.
global_main.book.book Page 8 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View Rear View Control Panel Power Plug Detergent Dispenser Drawer Transit Bolts Drum Drain Hose...
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Cold Supply Hose Anti–slip Sheets*1 Spanner Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose Caps for Covering Transit Bolt Holes Tie Strap*1 Specifications Model WFV1214WHT1 / WFV1214BST1 Power Supply 220 V~, 50/60 Hz Product Weight 73 kg Maximum Power 2000 W Annual Water Consumption...
global_main.book.book Page 11 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM INSTALLATION Installation Place Index Clearance (mm) Requirements Before installing the appliance, check the following information to make sure that the appliance should be installed in a correct place. WARNING Installation Location •...
• You can purchase rubber cups (part No. codes and ordinances. 4620ER4002B) from the LG service centre. Unpacking the Appliance Ventilation Lifting the Appliance Off the • Make sure that air circulation around the...
global_main.book.book Page 13 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM INSTALLATION Starting with the bottom two transit bolts • If the appliance rocks when pushing the top use the spanner (included) to fully loosen all plate of the appliance diagonally, adjust the feet transit bolts by turning them counterclockwise.
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If this occurs, install the anti- stand or elevated surface unless it is slip sheets under the levelling feet and adjust the manufactured by LG Electronics for use with this level. model. Clean the floor to attach the anti-slip sheets.
global_main.book.book Page 15 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Connecting the Hose to the Water Tap Supply Hose Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Thread Note for Connection Screw the supply hose connector onto the water supply tap.
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global_main.book.book Page 16 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM 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...
global_main.book.book Page 17 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM INSTALLATION • Make sure that the hose should not be kinked or • When installing the drain hose to a sink, secure it trapped. tightly with string. Installing the Drain Hose Installing the Drain Hose with the Elbow Bracket The drain hose should not be placed higher than...
global_main.book.book Page 18 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview • Add the proper amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. If desired, add bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate areas of Using the Appliance the dispenser. Before the first wash, select the Cotton wash programme and add a half amount of the Turn on the appliance.
• This allows you to select an additional programmes and will light when selected. Remote Start 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.
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global_main.book.book Page 20 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION Description Customizing Washing Programme Buttons Use these buttons to adjust the water temperature or spin speed settings for the selected programme. • The current settings are shown in the display. •...
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global_main.book.book Page 21 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION Description lights up when the Rinse+ option is activated. lights up when the Intensive option is activated. lights up when the appliance is connected to Wi-Fi network at home. lights up when the programme starts and the door is locked.
global_main.book.book Page 22 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION Preparing the Wash Load NOTE Sort the wash load for best washing results, and • The dashes under the symbol give you then prepare the clothes according to the symbols information about the type of fabric and the on their care labels.
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global_main.book.book Page 23 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION detergents that are suitable for Drum (front • Minimum load: 1/3 of full load. load) type washers. • If too many suds occur, reduce the detergent amount. Using the Dispenser •...
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global_main.book.book Page 24 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION Adding Water Softener maximum fill line can cause it to dispense too early, which may stain the clothes. A water softener, such as anti-limescale can be used to cut down on the use of detergent in areas with high water hardness level.
global_main.book.book Page 25 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION Programme Table Washing Programme Cotton 40 °C (Cold to 95 °C) Max. Load: Rating Description Washes normally soiled clothes by combining various drum motions. Eco 40-60 40 °C (40 °C to 60 °C) Max.
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global_main.book.book Page 26 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION Hand/Wool 30 °C (Cold to 40 °C) Max. Load 2 kg Description Washes hand-washable and machine-washable delicate clothes such as washable wool, lingerie, dresses etc. • Use detergent for machine washable woolens Sportswear 40 °C (Cold to 40 °C) Max.
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global_main.book.book Page 27 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION *1 They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumptions for washing that type of cotton clothes. *2 The test results depend on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and amount of load, degree of soiling utilized detergent, fluctuations in the main electricity supply and chosen additional options.
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global_main.book.book Page 28 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION Programme Steam Wrinkle Care TurboWash Pre Wash Easy Care Silent Wash Allergy Care Delicates Hand/Wool Sportswear Speed 14 Duvet Selectable Maximum Spin Speed Spin Speed Programme Default Available Cotton 1400 rpm Eco 40-60 1400 rpm TurboWash 39...
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global_main.book.book Page 29 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION NOTE • Actual maximum spin speed may vary depending on the load conditions. The values above are rounded to the nearest hundred.
global_main.book.book Page 30 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION Extra Options and Press the Power button. Functions Add detergent. You can use the extra options and functions to customize the programmes. Select a washing programme. Customizing a Washing Programme Customize the washing programme (Temp., Spin, Rinse+ and Intensive) as necessary.
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global_main.book.book Page 31 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION Press the Start/Pause button. NOTE Add Item • Selecting this option will tumble the clothes You can use this option in order to add or remove briefly every few minutes for up to 30 minutes clothes after the washing programme has started.
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global_main.book.book Page 32 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM OPERATION Beep On/Off NOTE This appliance plays a melody when it starts and stops. • The delay time is the time to the end of the programme, not the start. The actual running •...
Page 33 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM 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.
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Use a smartphone to control your appliance wireless router manual. remotely. You can also monitor your cycle • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network operation so you know how much time is left in the connection problems or any faults, cycle.
Page 35 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM SMART FUNCTIONS Disable this function manually • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the When this function is activated, press and hold the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow Remote Start button for 3 seconds.
global_main.book.book Page 36 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM 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. •...
global_main.book.book Page 37 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Appliance WARNING Periodically & Performing • Leave the door open to dry inside of the an Emergency Water appliance only if the children are supervised at home. Evacuation Tub Clean Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter This is a special function to help clean the inside of...
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global_main.book.book Page 38 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter CAUTION and Performing an Emergency • Be careful when draining, as the water may be Water Evacuation hot. The drain filter collects threads and small objects •...
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global_main.book.book Page 39 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM MAINTENANCE Reassemble the components of the drawer to the proper compartments and insert the drawer.
Operation of your appliance can lead to errors and malfunctions. The following tables contain possible causes and notes for resolving an error message or malfunction. It is recommended to read the tables carefully below in order to save your time and money that may cost for calling to LG Electronics service centre.
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• Check and clean the drain filter. Door sensor malfunctions. dE dE1 dEz dE4 DOOR ERROR • Please call LG service centre. You can find your local LG service centre phone number in the warranty card. This is a control error. CONTROL ERROR •...
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global_main.book.book Page 42 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Thumping sound Heavy clothes may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. • If the sound continues, the appliance is probably out of balance. Stop and redistribute the clothes.
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global_main.book.book Page 43 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance does not Control panel has powered off due to inactivity. operate. • This is normal. Press the Power button to turn the appliance on. Appliance is unplugged.
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global_main.book.book Page 44 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance is not filling Inlet filter clogged. properly. • Make sure the inlet filters on the fill valves are not clogged. Inlet hoses may be kinked. •...
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global_main.book.book Page 45 Monday, March 22, 2021 2:25 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Staining Bleach or softener is dispensed too soon. • Dispenser compartment is overfilled. It makes bleach or softer dispensed rapidly. Always measure bleach or softener to prevent overfilling. •...
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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 using the Wi-Fi network.
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